Invacare Adult Lap Belt User Manual
Adult Lap Belt
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
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
SEA T 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 appr oved 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 OBLIGA TION OF THE DME DEALER,
THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A F ALL
FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
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
, this is referring to the angle the lap belt makes
90
with the seating surface. DO NOT use angles less
than 45
makes it easier for the user to slip under the belt.
o
or parallel to the seating surface. This
o
and
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 AttachmentFrame Attachment
Mounting
Screws
Lap Belt
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the
safe installation and use of the ADUL T LAP BEL T:
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 before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, 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.
Wheelchair
Frame
Mounting Screws
Lap Belt (Acceptable lap belt angles are
between 45o and 90o with the seat surface)
B
a
c
k
Seat
45
B
a
c
o
k
90
Seat
B
a
c
o
k
FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING THE LAP BELT
1
Lap
Belt
Seat
NOTE: The most desirable location for the mounting screws will be determined by the size of the
client involved and the angle achieved by trying the
various attachment points with the client seated
comfortably in the wheelchair.
2. Determine the most suitable attachment point.
Put the padded side of the belt toward the seating surface.
3. Align the hole located at the anchor end of the
belt with the chosen attachment point and insert one (1) of the mounting screws provided.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. Repeat for opposite
side.
1. Adjust the slide, located at each end of the belt,
to fit the client with proper tension.
2. The plastic D-rings, located at the front of the belt,
can be pulled or released to conveniently tighten
the belt to provide extra tension if needed or
loosen the belt to allow for bulky clothing, etc.
NOTE: When all final adjustments have been made
and the client is comfortable with the fit of the lap belt,
any excess lengths of material can be cut off, keeping in mind the potential future growth of the client.
The cut end can be melted slightly to prevent fraying.
CHILD/JUNIOR LAP BELT
USING THE LAP BELT (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
NOTE: Stabilize from the ground up. A stable base
(seat) and footrest are the first steps to a stable
pelvis. Also, the user should be lightly clothed for
the initial adjustment.
NOTE: A belt angle of 45
the best stability and positioning. The belt will apply its pressure directly to the hips, usually allowing
more force to be applied without discomfort.
NOTE: A belt angle of 60
greater mobility than lesser angles, unless client
functional mobility is highly dependent on stability.
o
- 60o will usually provide
o
- 90o will often provide
Anchor
End
Padded
Portion
D-Rings
Buckle
ADULT LAP BELT
Anchor
End
Padded
Portion Buckle D-Ring
Slider
D-Ring
Slider
FIGURE 2 - USING THE LAP BELT
Slider
Slider
Anchor
End
2
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