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Options
8.9 Other Options
8.9.1 Lap Belt
A lap belt can be added to the power wheelchair. The lap
belt helps to additionally stabilise the person sitting in the
wheelchair and prevents him or her from slipping out of
the seat.
DAnGEr !
The lap belt helps to additionally stabilise the
person sitting in the power wheelchair. The lap
belt must never be used as part of a restraint
system for transportation of the person in mo-
tor vehicles for the disabled.
fig. 37
Applying the lap belt
To apply the lap belt, insert the two buckle halves into
each other until they lock in place. The belt buckle must
snap in place audibly. Then, verify that the belt has locked
by trying to pulling it apart. The lap belt should not be too
tight on the body. Objects caught under the belt can
cause painful pressure sores.
To open the lap belt, press the red release buttons.
The belt length can be ajdusted on both sides. To set the
length, position both buckle halves in the middle of the
body. After positioning the buckle halves at a right angle
in relation to the belt, their position can be varied. Any
excess belt length will be held in place by the plastic
slides.
8.9.2 four-way chest Strap Kit
The four-way chest strap kit makes it possible to restraint
the patient in the power wheelchair. The lower strap
should be placed between the lap belt and thigh, and
should not be too tight. The belt buckle is positioned at
the front of the body, in the centre. The shoulder straps
should be positioned evenly on both sides on the thorax,
and should not be too tight.
