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Options – Anti-Tip Tubes
Anti-Tip Tubes
Anti-tip tubes provide additional safety
for inexperienced users when they are
still learning how to operate their
wheelchair. They prevent a wheelchair
from tipping over backwards.
By pushing on the release button, the
safety wheels can be set upwards or
removed. There must always be a gap of
between 3 cm and 5 cm between the
tube and the ground.
You must swing the safety wheels upwards when going up and
down large obstacles (such as a kerb) to prevent them from
touching the ground. Then rotate the safety wheels back down to the
normal position (Fig. 34).
Options – Lap belt
Before using your wheelchair ensure
the seat belt is worn and correctly
adjusted before use.
The lap belt is fitted to the wheelchair as shown
in the illustrations. The seat belt comprises 2
halves. They are fitted using the existing seat
stay retaining bolt fitted through the eyelet on
the belt. The belt is routed under the rear of
the side panel. (Fig. 35)
Adjust the belt position so buckles are in the
centre of the seat. (Fig. 36)
Adjust lap belt to suit the user's needs as
follows:
To increase the belt
To reduce the belt
length
Type A
Type B
Feed free belt
Feed free belt back
through slide adjust-
through male buckle
ers and male buckle
and slide adjusters.
to provide more belt
length.
When fastened check space
between the lap belt and user,
when correctly adjusted it should
not be possible to insert more than
the flat of the hand between the
lap belt and the user. (Fig. 37)
Generally the Lap Belt should be fixed so that the
straps sit at an angle of approximately 45°, and
when correctly adjusted should not allow user to
slip down in the seat.
(Fig. 38)
Fig. 34
Fig. 35
Fig. 36
lenght
Type A
Type A
Type B
Type B
Ensure belt is not
looped at male
buckle.
Fig. 37
Fig. 38
To fasten buckle:
Firmly push male buckle into
female buckle.
Advice to client
Do not rely on the lap belt only when the wheelchair
and occupant are transported in a vehicle, use the
separate occupant lap and diagonal restraints
provided in the vehicle.
Before use we recommend that the lap belt be
checked to ensure that it is adjusted correctly, free
from any obstruction or adverse wear and that the
buckle engages securely.
Failure to make sure that the lap belt is secure and
adjusted prior to use could cause serious injury to the
user. e.g. too loose a strap may allow the user to slip
down in the chair and risk suffocation.
Maintenance:
Check lap belt, and securing components; at regular intervals for
any sign of fraying or damage. Replace if necessary.
Clean the lap belt with warm soapy water and allow it to dry.
NOTE:
The lap belt should be adjusted to suit the end user as detailed
above
Sunrise Medical also recommend that the length and fit of the belt is
checked on a regular basis to reduce the risk of the end user
inadvertently re-adjusting the belt to an excessive length
If in doubt about the use and operation of the seat belt
then ask your healthcare professional, wheelchair
dealer, carer or attendant for assistance.
Options - Seat
Standard seat sling
The sling is equipped with a Velcro
fastener on one side, this permits
stepless adjustment of the sling. To
adjust the sling, fold the chair up.
Then pull the front cover caps
forwards out of the frame. The sling
can be pulled off the frame. Undo
the Velcro fastener and adjust the
sling. Reverse this procedure to refit the sling (Fig. 39)
CAUTION:
For proper safety, at least 50 % of the Velcro surfaces must be
in contact with each other at all times.
CAUTION:
The sling must not be pulled too tight, as otherwise this could
interfere with the folding mechanism of the chair.
Comfort seat
The comfort seat permits comfortable long seating due to
the wooden base and the anatomically shaped cushion.
To release belt:
Press exposed sides of male
buckle and push towards centre
/ push the press button of the
female buckle whilst gently pull-
ing apart.
Fig. 39
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