Lap Srap Safety; Lap Strap Fitting; Harness And Lap Strap Positioning - Zippie Neptune Gebrauchsanweisung

9.0 Lap Srap Safety

DANGER!
INCORRECT FITTING OF LAP STRAPS CAN PUT THE
USER AT SERIOUS RISK.

Lap Strap Fitting

When using lap straps we recommend the following points
should always be adhered to:
The angle that the hip belt is attached to the seating system
has a direct effect on the angle of pull on the pelvis.
Considerations:
• A 60° angle of attachment to the seat rail positions the hip
belt anterior and inferior to the ASIS, which reduces the
tendency of the client with a posterior pelvic tilt to slip
underneath the belt.
• A higher angle of attachment of the primary straps
encourages a posterior pelvic tilt, which assists in
positioning clients with an anterior pelvic tilt.
• The secondary straps of a 4-point hip belt are attached to
the seat post between 45° and 90° to hold the primary
padded strap in place and to prevent the belt from riding
into the abdomen or twisting.
• The angle of attachment may have to be compromised in
order to accommodate such situations as wounds in the
pelvic area, unstable hip joints or gastric tubes.
Tightening the belt:
Keep belt tightened at adjustment straps during fitting and daily
use to ensure correct pad placement.
Fig.9.1
All straps & harnesses
must be securely fitted
to the back of the
chair.
Primary Lap Strap Fitting
Neptune Rev.2.0
Chest Harness
Fitting
Secondary lap strap fitting (four-
point lap strap)
For padded hip belts the pads are to be touching when
correctly tightened. For non-padded hip belts the adjustment
strap at the buckle should be approximately 3" (76mm) long.
Education of the care giver is essential for correct hip belt
positioning.
Sizing:
Measure hip width to determine the belt size required. The
suggested method for measuring hip width is from trochanter to
trochanter. If this is not possible, measure from ASIS to ASIS
and add a couple of inches. The correct belt size for the
individual has padding that covers all of the bony prominences.
• Always check that the child's pelvis is symmetrical and
positioned securely at the back of the seat.
• Always ensure that the lap straps and chest harness hold
the child securely and are comfortable. Ensure they provide
a snug fit, a simple rule of thumb is to allow two fingers to
be inserted between the belt and the childs body.
• Never leave a child in a chair unattended without the lap
strap being fastened.
• A lap strap should always be fitted if a harness is being
used.
• When altering the angle between the seat and the back of
the chair always re-adjust the chest harness and lap strap
accordingly to ensure all safety recommendations are
followed.

Harness and Lap Strap Positioning

This diagram below shows the recommended positioning of the
chest harness and lap straps, (Fig.9.1):
The cross strap on the
chest harness must be fitted
no higher than the sternum
(mid chest).
Primary Lap Strap Fitting
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