Transport
7.2.2 Posture belt
1.
In order to be used as a seat during transport in a
vehicle, the wheelchair must be equipped with a posture
belt.
Invacares original posture belt must be used as a
complement to the safety belt in the vehicle!
2.
The vehicle's safety belt should fit as tightly across the
user's body as possible without discomfort. The upper
part of the safety belt should fit over the user's shoulder
as illustrated. No part of the safety belt must be twisted.
No part of the safety belt must be twisted.
A
3.
The pelvic part of the 3-point safety belt must be worn
low across the pelvis. The angle of the posture belt shall
be within the preferred zone
A
.
The angle of the posture belt must never exceed
75°.
Incorrect placement of safety belt
4.
The 3-point safety belt must not be held away from the
user's body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests
or wheels etc.
A
B
A
Incorrect placement of the neckrest
B
Correct placement of the neckrest
5.
A neckrest should always be used during transport and
it should be adjusted as shown in the picture.
7.2.3 Ramps and slopes
WARNING!
Risk of injury
The wheelchair can move forward / backward
uncontrollably by mistake.
– Never leave the user unattended when
transporting the wheelchair up or down ramps
or slopes.
7.3 Disassembly for transport
The Rea® Azalea is easy to prepare for transport.
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