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Q UI C KIE PU LS E
POSITIONING BELTS
The angle of the pelvic belt should be within the preferred zone of 45 to 75 degrees
to the horizontal or within the optional zone of 30 to 45 degrees to the horizontal.
Steeper side-view pelvic belt angles are especially important if the pelvic belt is
intended to be used for postural support in addition to occupant restraint in a frontal
crash. Steeper angles will reduce the tendency for a vertical gap to develop between
the user and the belt due to compliance of seat cushions and belt movement, thereby
reducing the tendency for the user to slip under the belt and for the belt to ride up
on the soft abdomen during normal use. Steeper belt angles also reduce the
tendency for upper-torso belts to pull the pelvic belt onto the abdomen during
frontal impact loading.
1. Proper Installation
a. The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis.
b. Position the upper torso belts over the shoulders.
c. The belt(s) should not be held away from the body by the wheelchair compo-
nents or parts, including
but not limited to the armrests or wheels.
d. Ensure the belt(s) are not twisted.
e. Adjust belts as firmly as possible being mindful of user comfort
f. Place the upper-torso belt across the middle of the shoulder and the center of the
chest, and connect to the pelvic belt near the hip of the power chair occupant.
GENERAL USE WARNINGS
If the total weight of the power chair exceeds 275lbs(125Kg), it is recommended that
two additional ANSI/RESNA WC/Vol.4, Section 18/ISO 10542 compliant rear secure-
ment straps be used to anchor the power chair during motor vehicle transport. For
power chairs that exceed the weight threshold mentioned above, It is further rec-
ommended that the vehicle used for transport have a gross vehicle weight greater
than 8800lbs(4000Kg) if the option exists.
The buckle of the belt restraint system should not be located near any item that may
come in contact with the buckle release button in the event of a vehicle accident or
collision.
If a recline angle is required during transport, the Power chair seat/back should be
positioned at an angle of no more than 30° to the vertical or the occupant is at risk
of injury from sliding under the restraint in the event of an accident or collision while
in the motor vehicle.
Visually inspect all WTORS equipment at least once per month, and have worn or
broken components replaced immediately.
Interior components that can't be removed from the clear zones should be padded
with material that complies with FMVSS201.
Although postural supports and belts may be used in a moving vehicle in addition to
the occupant belt restraint system, they should not be relied upon to replace occu-
pant restraints that have been designed and tested for the purpose of securing an
occupant during a motor vehicle collision or accident. Any postural supports that can
be used during transit, must be positioned so that they do not interfere with the
clear path for proper transit securement belt restraint.
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VII. WARNINGS: COMPONENTS AND OPTIONS
If an Upper torso belt is in use, the anchor
point(A) should be above and behind the
occupant to ensure the occupant is properly
restrained during transport.
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