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Positioning Belt |
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Your wheelchair may be equipped with a positioning | ||||
belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort. See fig- | ||||
ure 37. The positioning belt is designed to support the | ||||
operator so that he/she does not slide down or forward | ||||
in the seat. The positioning belt is not designed for use | ||||
as a restraining device in a motor vehicle. |
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WARNING! | If | your | wheelchair | is |
equipped with a transit securement | ||||
system, the positioning belt should | ||||
only be adjusted by a Quantum Rehab | ||||
Provider or a qualified technician. |
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To install the positioning belt: |
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1. Remove and discard the screws on both the left and | ||||
right sides. See figure 37. |
| Figure 37. Positioning Belt Installation | ||
NOTE: If your wheelchair is equipped with
2. Insert the hardware through the positioning belt and then through each side of the wheelchair seat. See
figure 37.
3. Tighten both screws.
4. Install the positioning belt onto the bracket and pull until the positioning belt snaps into place.
To adjust the positioning belt for operator comfort:
1. | Once seated, insert the metal tab on one side of the |
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| belt into the plastic housing on the opposite side |
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2. | until you hear a click. See figure 38. | Figure 38. Positioning Belt Adjustment |
Pull the excess strap attached to the metal tab until |
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it is secure, but not so tight as to cause discomfort.
To release the positioning belt:
1. Push the button mechanism on the plastic housing.
MANDATORY! Make sure the positioning belt is properly secured to the wheelchair and is adjusted for operator comfort before each use.
MANDATORY! Inspect the positioning belt for loose or damaged parts before each use of the wheelchair. If you discover a problem, contact your Quantum Rehab Provider for maintenance and repair.
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