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FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING THE LAP BELT

Seat

B
a
c
k

Seat

B
a
c
k

Seat

45

o

90

o

Lap
Belt

B
a
c
k

Lap Belt (Acceptable lap belt angles are
between 45

o

 and 90

with the seat surface)

Mounting Screws

Lap Belt

Mounting

Screws

Wheelchair

Frame

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case
of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Dealer/
Carrier.

SPECIAL NOTES

WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND

 SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS

 Invacare recommends that wheelchair users
NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while
in wheelchairs. As of this date, the  Department
of Transportation has not approved any tie-down
systems for transportation of a user while in a
wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.

It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs
should be transferred into appropriate seating in
vehicles for transportation and use be made of
the restraints made available by the auto
industry. Invacare cannot and does not
recommend any wheelchair transportation
systems.

AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING
STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER,
THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFES-
SIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING POSITION-
ING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OP-
ERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERI-
OUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL
FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the
safe installation and use of the ADULT LAP BELT:

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT install this equipment without first
reading and understanding this instruction sheet.
If you are unable to understand these
instructions, contact a healthcare professional,
dealer or technical personnel if applicable be-
fore attempting to install this equipment - other-
wise, injury or damage may occur.

Ensure that the seat is fixed to the wheelchair. A
loose seat may lead to potentially dangerous
situations with positioning devices.

SAFETY SUMMARY (CONTINUED)

GENERAL WARNINGS

It is strongly recommended that the lap belt be
strapped across either the leg or hip area. This
can be achieved by using an angle of 45

o  

and

90

, this is referring to the angle the lap belt makes

with the seating surface.  DO NOT use angles less
than 45

o

 or parallel to the seating surface. This

makes it easier for the user to slip under the belt.

ATTACHING THE LAP BELT
(FIGURE 1)

NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.

1. The lap belt can be anchored in one (1) of the

two (2) possible locations:

a. In one (1) of the T-nutted holes located on

the underside of the seat.

b. In one (1) of the holes in the side frame of

the wheelchair.

Seat Attachment

Frame Attachment

Adult Lap Belt

  Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for Adult Lap Belt

Page 1: ... BY THE USER SERI OUSINJURYCANOCCURINTHEEVENTOFAFALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR SAFETY SUMMARY The following recommendations are made for the safe installation and use of the ADULT LAP BELT GENERAL WARNINGS DO NOT install this equipment without first readingandunderstandingthisinstructionsheet If you are unable to understand these instructions contact a healthcare professional dealer or technical personnel...

Page 2: ...de the best stability and positioning The belt will ap ply its pressure directly to the hips usually allowing more force to be applied without discomfort NOTE A belt angle of 60o 90o will often provide greater mobility than lesser angles unless client functional mobility is highly dependent on stability 1 Adjust the slide located at each end of the belt to fit the client with proper tension 2 The ...

Page 3: ...arranty inspection using the serial number when applicable as identification within thirty 30 days of return authorization date DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior consent C O D shipments will be refused please prepay shipping charges LIMITATIONSANDEXCLUSIONS THEWARRANTYSHALLNOTAPPLYTOPROBLEMSARISINGFROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS IN ADDITION ...

Page 4: ... One InvacareWay 5970 ChedworthWay Invacare is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation Elyria Ohio USA Mississauga Ontario 2000 Invacare Corporation 44036 2125 L5R 3T9 Canada 800 333 6900 905 890 8838 Form No 96 325 Part No 1068858 RevA 1 2 00 ...

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