Positioning Belts - Ki Mobility FOCUS CR Manual De Instrucciones

C. Positioning Belts
Positioning belts are designed to assist with proper positioning within the wheelchair. They are
not designed as seat belts. Use positioning belts ONLY to help support the user's posture.
Misuse of positioning belts may cause severe injury to or death of the user.
• Ensure the user does not slide underneath the positioning belt in the wheelchair seat. If this
occurs, the user's breathing may be hampered causing death or serious injury.
• The positioning belt should have a snug fit; tight enough to hold their position, but not so
tight as to restrict breathing. You should be able to slide your hand between the positioning
belt and the user.
• NEVER Use Positioning Belts:
a. As a restraint. A restraint requires a doctor's order.
b. On a user who is unconscious.
c. As an occupant restraint in a motor vehicle. A positioning belt is not designed to replace
a seat belt that is attached to the frame of a vehicle, which would be required of an effec-
tive seat belt. During a sudden stop, with the force of the stop, the user would be thrown
forward. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further injury may result from the
belts or straps.See Transit Use (V. Set Up & Use of Your Wheelchair - Section B).
DANGER: Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death.
IV. WARNINGS
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