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Pluton Rev.2.0
Fixing Onto Chair
• The Pluton comes with guide plates for the top straps
which are located either side of the upper back (A).
The webbing strap should be fed through these
guides and then adjusted and secured in place using
the cam buckle clasps (B) directly beneath the guide
plates. (Fig.4.2).
A
B
Fig.4.2
• The straps at the bottom of the harness should be fed
through, adjusted for fit and then locked using the
Cam Buckle Clasp (C) located on the hip pad rail.
(Fig.4.3).
C
Fig.4.3
Fastening of Belts
• Feed the fabric belt through the buckle on the strap.
• The belts should be pulled through enough to suitably
support your child whilst still being comfortable.
• When this has been achieved the buckle should be
snapped closed to secure the strap in place. (Fig.4.4).
Fig.4.4
WARNING!
The same precautions highlighted here should be
adhered to when using any form of trunk supports or
flexi supports with straps.
DANGER!
If there is any possible chance of the child getting the
straps caught around their neck, REMOVE THE
HARNESS IMMEDIATELY.
DANGER!
INCORRECT FITTING OF LAP STRAPS CAN PUT THE
USER AT SERIOUS RISK.
Lap Strap Fitting
When using lap straps we recommend the following
points should always be adhered to:
The angle that the hip belt is attached to the seating
system has a direct effect on the angle of pull on the
pelvis.
Considerations:
• A 60° angle of attachment to the seat rail positions
the hip belt anterior and inferior to the ASIS, which
reduces the tendency of the client with a posterior
pelvic tilt to slip underneath the belt.
• A higher angle of attachment of the primary straps
encourages a posterior pelvic tilt, which assists in
positioning clients with an anterior pelvic tilt.
• The secondary straps of a 4-point hip belt are
attached to the seat post between 45° and 90° to
hold the primary padded strap in place and to prevent
the belt from riding into the abdomen or twisting.
• The angle of attachment may have to be
compromised in order to accommodate such
situations as wounds in the pelvic area, unstable hip
joints or gastric tubes.
5.0 Lap Strap Safety
