Invacare Adult Lap Belt User manual

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FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING THE LAP BELT
Seat
B
a
c
k
Seat
B
a
c
k
Seat
45
o
90
o
Lap
Belt
B
a
c
k
Lap Belt (Acceptable lap belt angles are
between 45oand 90o with the seat surface)
Mounting Screws
Lap Belt
Mounting
Screws
Wheelchair
Frame
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case
of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Dealer/
Carrier.
SPECIAL NOTES
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND
SEATPOSITIONINGSTRAPS
Invacare recommends that wheelchair users
NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while
in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department
ofTransportationhasnotapprovedanytie-down
systems for transportation of a user while in a
wheelchair, in a moving vehicle of any type.
It is Invacare’s position that users of wheelchairs
should be transferred into appropriate seating in
vehicles for transportation and use be made of
the restraints made available by the auto
industry. Invacare cannot and does not
recommend any wheelchair transportation
systems.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING
STRAPS-ITISTHEOBLIGATIONOFTHEDMEDEALER,
THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFES-
SIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEATING POSITION-
ING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OP-
ERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERI-
OUSINJURYCANOCCUR IN THEEVENTOF A FALL
FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the
safe installation and use of the ADULT LAP BELT:
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install this equipment without first
readingandunderstandingthisinstructionsheet.
If you are unable to understand these
instructions, contact a healthcare professional,
dealer or technical personnel if applicable be-
fore attempting to install this equipment - other-
wise, injury or damage may occur.
Ensure that the seat is fixed to the wheelchair. A
loose seat may lead to potentially dangerous
situationswith positioning devices.
SAFETY SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
GENERAL WARNINGS
It is strongly recommended that the lap belt be
strapped across either the leg or hip area. This
can be achieved by using an angle of 45o and
90o,thisisreferringtotheanglethelapbeltmakes
withtheseatingsurface. DONOTuseanglesless
than 45oor parallel to the seating surface. This
makes it easier for the user to slip under the belt.
ATTACHING THE LAP BELT
(FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
1. The lap belt can be anchored in one (1) of the
two (2) possible locations:
a. In one (1) of the T-nutted holes located on
the underside of the seat.
b. In one (1) of the holes in the side frame of
the wheelchair.
Seat AttachmentFrame Attachment
Adult Lap Belt
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

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NOTE: The most desirable location for the mount-
ing screws will be determined by the size of the
client involved and the angle achieved by trying the
various attachment points with the client seated
comfortably in the wheelchair.
2. Determine the most suitable attachment point.
Put the padded side of the belt toward the seat-
ing surface.
3. Align the hole located at the anchor end of the
belt with the chosen attachment point and in-
sert one (1) of the mounting screws provided.
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY. Repeat for opposite
side.
USING THE LAP BELT (FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
NOTE: Stabilize from the ground up. A stable base
(seat) and footrest are the first steps to a stable
pelvis. Also, the user should be lightly clothed for
the initial adjustment.
NOTE: A belt angle of 45
o
- 60
o
will usually provide
the best stability and positioning. The belt will ap-
ply its pressure directly to the hips, usually allowing
more force to be applied without discomfort.
NOTE: A belt angle of 60
o
- 90
o
will often provide
greater mobility than lesser angles, unless client
functional mobility is highly dependent on stability.
1. Adjust the slide, located at each end of the belt,
to fit the client with proper tension.
2. The plastic D-rings, located at the front of the belt,
can be pulled or released to conveniently tighten
the belt to provide extra tension if needed or
loosen the belt to allow for bulky clothing, etc.
NOTE: When all final adjustments have been made
and the client is comfortable with the fit of the lap belt,
any excess lengths of material can be cut off, keep-
ing in mind the potential future growth of the client.
The cut end can be melted slightly to prevent fraying.
CHILD/JUNIOR LAP BELT
Anchor
End D-Rings
Padded
Portion Slider
Buckle
ADULT LAP BELT
Slider
Anchor
End
Padded
Portion Buckle D-Ring
FIGURE 2 - USING THE LAP BELT
Slider Anchor
End
D-Ring
Slider

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LIMITEDWARRANTY
PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW
APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from
state to state.
Invacare warrants its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
periodoftwo (2) years of use byoriginalpurchaser. If within suchwarrantyperiodanysuch product shall
be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This warranty
does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any
suchproduct.Invacare'ssoleobligationandyourexclusiveremedyunderthiswarrantyshallbelimitedto
such repair and/or replacement.
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare
product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to
Invacare at the address on the next page. Provide dealer's name, address, model number, and the date
of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial
number.
Invacare Corporation will issue a return authorization. The defective unit or parts must be returned for
warranty inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty (30) days of
return authorization date. DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior consent. C.O.D.
shipments will be refused; please prepay shipping charges.
LIMITATIONSANDEXCLUSIONS:THEWARRANTYSHALLNOTAPPLYTOPROBLEMSARISINGFROM
NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. IN ADDITION, THE
FOREGOINGWARRANTYSHALLNOTAPPLYTOSERIALNUMBEREDPRODUCTSIFTHESERIALNUM-
BER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT,
IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE; OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT
INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MODIFICATION
THROUGHTHEUSEOFUNAUTHORIZEDPARTSORATTACHMENTS:PRODUCTSDAMAGEDBYREA-
SON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE;
PRODUCTSDAMAGEDBYCIRCUMSTANCESBEYONDINVACARE'SCONTROL;PRODUCTSREPAIRED
BYANYONEOTHERTHANANAUTHORIZEDINVACAREDEALER,SUCHEVALUATIONSHALLBESOLELY
DETERMINEDBYINVACARE.
THEFOREGOINGWARRANTY ISEXCLUSIVE ANDINLIEUOFALLOTHEREXPRESSWARRANTIES,IF
ANY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULARPURPOSE.
ITSHALLNOTEXTENDBEYONDTHEDURATIONOFTHEEXPRESSEDWARRANTYPROVIDEDHEREIN
ANDTHEREMEDYFORVIOLATIONSOFANYIMPLIEDWARRANTYSHALLBELIMITEDTOREPAIROR
REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN.
INVACARESHALLNOTBELIABLEFORANYCONSEQUENTIALORINCIDENTALDAMAGESWHATSO-
EVER.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND
REQUIREMENTS.

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