Quickie Xenon SA Directions For Use Manual - page 8
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XENON SA
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 75degrees.
(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)
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.
transportability – positioning of wheelchair tie down
restraints on wheelchair
The wheelchair secured with front wheelchair tie down
restraints. (Fig. G).
Position of the rear wheelchair tie down restraint, (Fig H).
11. Postural supports (lap straps, lap belts) should not be
used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving
vehicle unless they are labelled as meeting the
requirements specified in ISO 7176-19:2001 or SAE
J2249.
12. The safety of the user during transportation depends
upon the diligence of the person securing the tie-down
restraints and they should have received appropriate
instructions and/or training in their use.
13. Wherever possible remove and stow safely away
from the wheelchair all auxiliary equipment, for example:
Crutches, Loose cushions and Tray Tables.
14. Articulating/elevating leg rest should not be used in
the elevated position when the wheelchair and user are
being transported and the wheelchair is restrained using
Wheelchair Transport and Occupant Restraints.
15. Reclining backrests should be returned to an upright
position.
16. The manual brakes must be firmly applied.
17. Restraints should be mounted to the vehicle “B” pillar
and should not be held away from the body by wheelchair
components such as armrest or wheels.
transportability cont..
fig.D
fig.e
fig.c
prefereD
Zone
fig.f
Fig. G
Fig. H