WARNING: Footrest tether must remain attached to footrest for vehicle transport. Do not reroute,
do not remove, and do not adjust footrest tether. Footrest tether shall only be removed if being
replaced.
2) It is recommended users transfer to the vehicle seat and use the vehicle-installed restraint system.
3) The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, so that the angle of the pelvic belt is
within the preferred zone of 45° to 75° to the horizontal, or the optional zone of 30° to 45° to the horizontal
as shown in figure 8.
4) Belt restraints should not be held away from the body by chair components or parts, such as the wheelchair
armrests or wheels.
5) Upper torso belts should fit over the shoulders
6) Belt restraints should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with user comfort and
7) Belt webbing should not be worn twisted in a manner that significantly reduces the area of contact of the
belt with the occupant.
WARNINGS!
1) The chair should be used only for forward-facing seating in motor vehicles,
2) The chair should be used as indicated in the manufacturer's instructions,
3) The chair has been dynamically tested in a forward-facing mode with the ATD restrained
by both pelvic and shoulder belts, and that both pelvic and upper torso belts should be used
to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts with vehicle components,
4) Only belt restraints that comply with the provisions of 4.9.2 through 4.9.5 and 5.2, and that
have been dynamically tested in accordance with Annex A and 5.3, should be installed on
the chair for use as a restraint in a motor vehicle,
5) Postural supports and belts may be used in a vehicle in addition to the occupant belt
restraint, but should not be relied upon to replace occupant restraints that have been
designed and tested for this purpose.
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