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Nitrum / Nitrum Hybrid Rev.C
USER WEIGHT LESS THAN 22 kg
When the user being transported is a child, less than 22 kg mass
and the vehicle involved has less than eight (8) seated passengers
it is recommended that they be transferred to an UNCE Regulation
44 compliant child restraint system (CRS).
This type of restraint system provides a more effective occupant
restraint system than the conventional 3 point occupant restraint
system and some CRS systems also include additional postural
supports to assist in maintaining the position of the child when
seated.
Parents or care providers may consider the option, in some
circumstances, for their child is to remain in their wheelchair whilst
in transport due to the level of posture control and comfort
provided by the set up in the wheelchair.
We would recommend in such circumstances that a risk
assessment be carried out by your attendant and relevant
competent persons.
Positioning of wheelchair tie down restraints on wheelchair:
1. Location of the front and rear tie down labels (Fig. G - H).
2. Position of the front, (Fig. I) and rear, (Fig. J), wheelchair tie
down restraint and the tie down label.
3. Side view of tie down straps, (Fig. K).
Occupant Restraints Instruction:
1. The pelvic restraint belt must be worn low across the front of
the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the
preferred zone of 30 to 75 degrees to the horizontal.
A steeper (greater) angle within the preferred zone is desirable
i.e. closer to, but never exceeding 75°. (Fig. C)
2. The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and
across the chest as illustrated Fig. D and E.
Restraint belts must be adjusted as tightly as possible
consistent with user comfort.
Restraint belt webbing must not be twisted when in use.
The upper torso restraint belt must fit over the shoulder and
across the shoulder as illustrated in Fig. D and E.
3. The attachment points to the chair are the inner front side
frame just above the castor, and the rear side frame. The straps
are fitted around the side frames at the intersection of the
horizontal and vertical frame tubes.
(See Figs G-H-I)
4. The tie down symbol (Fig. F) on the wheelchair frame
indicates the position of the wheelchair restraint straps. The
straps are then tensioned after the front straps have been fitted
to secure the wheelchair.
30°
75°
Fig. C
Fig. F
Fig. I
Fig. D
Fig. G
Fig. J
Fig. E
Fig. H
Fig. K
PREFERRED
ZONE
