R Healthcare Dash Lite User manual - page 11
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Issue_G_January_2013 11 Dash Lite
A correctly fitted posture belt should fit over a users
pelvis at approximately 45 degrees from the anchor
without obstruction from any part of the wheelchair (e.g.
skirt guard or armrest). The posture belt should be
adjusted so as to fit snugly around the user’s pelvis to
provide an appropriate sitting position. The adjustment
of the belt must be carried out by a competent person
who is able to assess the client’s needs and frequency
of checking of the belt adjustment.
Future reviews of an individuals needs should include
consideration of the appropriateness of the posture belt
and its method of adjustment, fastening and release
especially where a users’ or carers’ capabilities change
over time.
Lengthening or shortening, is affected by slackening
and adjusting the webbing, as it passes through the
male part of the fastener until the desired fit is obtained.
When adjusted ensure the webbing is tightened, the
buckle is located centrally, and the surplus webbing is
secured by the tri-glide provided.
Inspection and maintenance of posture belts and their
fittings should be included within the planned
preventative maintenance programme for the
wheelchair.
Wheelchair seatbelts are not tested to meet the crash
test standards required for occupant restraint in a
vehicle, but we advise that they should remain in
position during a journey to provide occupant security,
and support during normal traffic movements of
sideways cornering and speed changes.
Transportation, crash tested restraints for both
wheelchair and occupant are part of the actual vehicle
equipment, and must be secured to the vehicle itself, as
shown in Fig.11 See section 2.10 of this General Guide
for more details.
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Clean if required, using a damp cloth with a
small amount of washing up liquid. Rinse with
a clean damp cloth.
All of our belts have flame retardant
properties.
Fig 10
The Posture Belt (Fig
10a) affixes direct to
the side frame as per
photo using existing
fastenings.
Fig 11
WARNING – DO NOT disassemble,
shorten, cut or drill this retaining belt, it
could seriously compromise the belts
integrity and invalidate any manufacturers
warranty.
Preferred Zone