7.4
Other Options
7.4.1 Lap Belt
WARNING
Risk of injury due to improper use of lap belt.
The lap belt helps to additionally stabilise the person sitting
in the power wheelchair. The lap belt must never be used
as part of a restraint system for transportation of the per-
son in motor vehicles for the disabled.
INFORMATION
It is strongly recommended that the user for his / her own
safety always fastens the lap belt. The lap belt helps to
stabilise the person sitting in the power wheelchair.
INFORMATION
If the C2000 power wheelchair is designed for a speed of
10 km/h and more, the lap belt is included in the standard
equipment.
The power wheelchair can be equipped with an optional lap
belt. The lap belt serves exclusively as a safety belt when
driving the power wheelchair.
C2000
Applying the Lap Belt
1. Push the two halves of the buckle together so they en-
gage. The belt buckle must snap in place audibly.
2. Verify that the belt has locked by trying to pulling it apart.
The lap belt should not be too tight on the body. Objects
caught under the belt can cause painful pressure sores.
Opening the Lap Belt
1. Press the red release button to open the belt.
Changing the belt length
The belt length can be adjusted on both sides.
1. Position both buckle halves in the middle of the body.
2. After positioning the buckle halves at a right angle in re-
lation to the belt, their position can be varied. Any exces-
sive belt length will be held in place by the plastic slides.
Accessories
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