Otto Bock Kimba neo User manual

Kimba Neo
Instructions for use (qualified personnel) ................................................................. 3

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Foreword1 5..............................................................................................................................................................
Product description2 5............................................................................................................................................
Function2.1 5..............................................................................................................................................
Product Overview2.2 6.................................................................................................................................
Intended use3 6........................................................................................................................................................
Indications for use3.1 6................................................................................................................................
Indications3.2 7...........................................................................................................................................
Contraindications3.3 7.................................................................................................................................
Qualification3.4 7.........................................................................................................................................
Service Life3.5 7..........................................................................................................................................
Safety4 7....................................................................................................................................................................
Explanation of warning symbols4.1 7..............................................................................................................
General safety instructions4.2 7.....................................................................................................................
Safety Instructions for Use4.3 8.....................................................................................................................
Safety instructions regarding maintenance and repairs4.4 8..............................................................................
Nameplate and warning labels4.5 8................................................................................................................
Nameplate4.5.1 8...........................................................................................................................................
Delivery5 8.................................................................................................................................................................
Scope of delivery5.1 8..................................................................................................................................
Options5.2 9...............................................................................................................................................
Storage5.3 9...............................................................................................................................................
Preparation for use6 9.............................................................................................................................................
Assembly6.1 9.............................................................................................................................................
Installing options/accessories7 11........................................................................................................................
Headrests7.1 11..........................................................................................................................................
Headrest supports7.1.1 11..............................................................................................................................
Integrated headrests7.1.2 11...........................................................................................................................
Individually adjustable head supports (with "shortened back insert" option)7.1.3 11...............................................
Safety belts7.2 12........................................................................................................................................
Strap guide7.2.1 12........................................................................................................................................
Lap belt with metal buckle7.2.2 13....................................................................................................................
Two-point children's lap belt 7.2.3 14................................................................................................................
Four-point children's lap belt7.2.4 16................................................................................................................
Four-point belt7.2.5 17....................................................................................................................................
Five-point belt7.2.6 19.....................................................................................................................................
Positioning aids7.3 21..................................................................................................................................
Thoracic supports7.3.1 21...............................................................................................................................
Abductor7.3.2 21............................................................................................................................................
Abductor with abductor extension7.3.3 22.........................................................................................................
Pelvic band7.3.4 22........................................................................................................................................
Chest and shoulder support7.3.5 22.................................................................................................................
Fixation vest7.3.6 24.......................................................................................................................................
Groin strap7.3.7 26.........................................................................................................................................
Neck support7.3.8 26......................................................................................................................................
Lumbar padding7.3.9 27.................................................................................................................................
Hook-and-loop foot straps7.3.10 27....................................................................................................................
Removable armrests7.4 28............................................................................................................................
Adjustable armrests7.5 28.............................................................................................................................
Tray7.6 28...................................................................................................................................................
Tray, height-adjustable7.6.1 28.........................................................................................................................
Tray with armrest attachment7.6.2 28................................................................................................................
Canopy adapter7.7 29..................................................................................................................................
Rain cover7.8 29..........................................................................................................................................
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Summer/winter slip sack7.9 29......................................................................................................................
Inlay for small children7.10 30.........................................................................................................................
Frame padding7.11 30...................................................................................................................................
Footrest padding7.12 30................................................................................................................................
Anti-slip lining7.13 30.....................................................................................................................................
Foot block for shortening the lower leg length7.14 31........................................................................................
Foam wedges for individual seating positions7.15 31.........................................................................................
Incontinence cover7.16 32..............................................................................................................................
Settings8 32..............................................................................................................................................................
Prerequisites8.1 32......................................................................................................................................
Basic functions of the Kimba Neo seating unit8.2 32........................................................................................
Adjusting the seat depth8.2.1 32......................................................................................................................
Adjusting the seat width8.2.2 33.......................................................................................................................
Adjusting the Back Height8.2.3 33....................................................................................................................
Further settings8.2.4 34..................................................................................................................................
Headrests8.3 34..........................................................................................................................................
Adjusting the headrest support8.3.1 34.............................................................................................................
Fitting the integrated headrests8.3.2 34.............................................................................................................
Adapting the individually adjustable head support (for shortened back)8.3.3 34......................................................
Positioning aids8.4 35..................................................................................................................................
Adjusting the thoracic supports8.4.1 35.............................................................................................................
Adjusting the abductor8.4.2 35.........................................................................................................................
Adjusting the chest and shoulder support8.4.3 35..............................................................................................
Adjusting the fixation vest8.4.4 36.....................................................................................................................
Adjusting the groin strap8.4.5 36......................................................................................................................
Adjusting the pelvic band8.4.6 36.....................................................................................................................
Adjusting the neck support8.4.7 36...................................................................................................................
Adjusting the lumbar pad8.4.8 36.....................................................................................................................
Adjusting the hook-and-loop foot straps8.4.9 36.................................................................................................
Adjusting the footrest8.5 36...........................................................................................................................
Adjusting the footplate height8.5.1 36...............................................................................................................
Adjusting the footplate angle8.5.2 37................................................................................................................
Further settings8.5.3 37..................................................................................................................................
Safety belts8.6 38........................................................................................................................................
Use in vehicles for transporting persons with reduced mobility9 38.................................................................
General safety instructions9.1 38...................................................................................................................
Permitted use9.2 39.....................................................................................................................................
Important information9.3 39...........................................................................................................................
Delivery10 39...............................................................................................................................................................
Final inspection10.1 40..................................................................................................................................
Maintenance and repair11 40...................................................................................................................................
Disposal12 40.............................................................................................................................................................
Disposal Information12.1 40............................................................................................................................
Information on Re-use12.2 40..........................................................................................................................
Legal information13 40..............................................................................................................................................
Service Life13.1 40........................................................................................................................................
Liability13.2 40..............................................................................................................................................
CE Conformity13.3 40....................................................................................................................................
Warranty13.4 41............................................................................................................................................
Trademarks13.5 41........................................................................................................................................
Technical data14 41...................................................................................................................................................
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1 Foreword
INFORMATION
Last update: 2017-01-25
►Please read this document carefully before using the product.
►Follow the safety instructions to avoid injuries and damage to the product.
►Instruct the user in the proper and safe use of the product.
►Please keep this document in a safe place.
INFORMATION
►New information regarding product safety and product recalls can be obtained from the Customer Care Cen
ter (CCC) at [email protected] or from the manufacturer’s service department (see inside back cover or back
page for addresses).
►You can request this document as a PDF file from the Customer Care Center (CCC) at [email protected] or
from the manufacturer’s service department (see inside back cover or back page for addresses). It is possible
to increase the display size of the PDF document.
Initial adjustments to the product were made according to the order form. Nevertheless, fine adjustment may be
required and settings may have to be made according to the medical conditions or the user's requirements.
These instructions for use provide the information necessary for adjusting the settings. This work should be closely
coordinated with the user.
Please note the following:
• The instructions for use (qualified personnel) are intended only for qualified personnel and remain with them.
• The operation of the product and functionality of the options are described in the instructions for use (user).
These instructions for use must be given to the user.
• The manufacturer recommends checking the product settings regularly in order to assure an optimum fit over
the long term. A review is required every six months for children and youths in particular.
• The installation and retrofitting of all optional components are generally described in the service manual.
• The product may be combined only with the options listed here. The manufacturer assumes no liability for com
binations with third-party medical devices and/or accessories not included in the modular system. Please also
observe the information in the section "Liability".
2 Product description
2.1 Function
The rehab buggy is intended solely for transporting children with walking disabilities or who are unable to walk.
The rehab buggy has been approved for transporting only one child aged 1 to 10 years (depending on the size and
weight of the child). It is operated by an attendant (conveyance by another person).
The rehab buggy can be used indoors and outdoors. It is fully adjustable to provide an optimised, individual fitting.
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2.2 Product Overview
1
Kimba Neo seating unit
1 Angle adjustable backrest
2 Removable seat with lateral supports
3 Adjustable footrest
4 Back angle adjustment
5 Seat angle adjustment
3 Intended use
3.1 Indications for use
The seating unit for a rehab buggy is intended solely for transporting children with walking disabilities or who are
unable to walk.
The seating unit for a rehab buggy has only been approved for transporting one child (Kimba Inline two children)
aged approx. 1to10 years (depending on the size and weight of the child). It is operated by an attendant (convey
ance by another person).
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The seating unit for a rehab buggy can be used indoors and outdoors. It is fully adjustable to provide an optimised,
individual fitting.
The product may only be used with the options which are listed in the product order form.
The warranty applies only when the product is used according to the specified conditions and for the intended pur
poses.
3.2 Indications
The broad range of equipment options and the modular design allow the product to be used by people who are
unable to walk or have a walking impediment, for example due to:
• Paralysis (paraplegia, tetraplegia)
• Loss of limbs (leg amputation)
• Defects or deformation of the limbs
• Joint contractures or damage
• Neurological and muscular diseases
3.3 Contraindications
Not known.
3.4 Qualification
The installation and adjustments described below may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
3.5 Service Life
Expected service life: 4 years.
The design, manufacturing and requirements for the intended use of the product are based on the expected ser
vice life. These also include the requirements for maintenance, ensuring effectiveness and the safety of the
product.
Using the product beyond the specified expected service life leads to increased residual risk and should only take
place subject to the due diligence and deliberations of qualified personnel.
If the service life is reached, the user or a responsible attendant should contact the qualified personnel who fitted
the product or the manufacturer's servicing department (see inside rear cover or back page for address). Here the
user can obtain information about known risks and the current options for refurbishing the product.
4 Safety
4.1 Explanation of warning symbols
WARNING Warning regarding possible serious risks of accident or injury.
CAUTION Warning regarding possible risks of accident or injury.
NOTICE Warning regarding possible technical damage.
4.2 General safety instructions
WARNING
Lack of instruction
Tipping over, falling of the user due to lack of knowledge
►Instruct the user or the attendant in the proper use of the product when handing it over.
CAUTION
Use of unsuitable tools
Pinching, crushing or damaging the product due to use of unsuitable tools
►When completing the tasks, only use tools that are suitable for the conditions at the place of work and for
which safety and the protection of health are assured with proper use.
►Observe the specifications in the section "Required Tools".
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NOTICE
Tipping or falling of the product
Damage to product due to lack of attachment
►When you work on the product, secure it so that it cannot tip over or fall over.
►Use a clamping fixture to secure the product whenever you work on it at a workbench.
NOTICE
Use of unsuitable packaging
Damage to the product caused by transportation using incorrect packaging
►Use only the original packaging for delivery of the product.
4.3 Safety Instructions for Use
CAUTION
Unsecured screw connections
Pinching, crushing, tipping over, falling of user due to assembly errors
►After all adjusting/readjusting work, retighten the mounting screws/nuts firmly. Observe any torque settings
which may be specified.
►Any time you loosen a screw connection with thread lock, replace it with a new screw connection with thread
lock or secure the old screw connection with medium strength thread locker (e.g.Loctite®241).
CAUTION
Improper use of self-locking nuts
Tipping, falling over of the user due to screw connections coming loose
►Always replace self-locking nuts with new self-locking nuts after disassembly.
4.4 Safety instructions regarding maintenance and repairs
CAUTION
Damage to the product, unexpected noise
Health problems for the user
►Report damage to the product that may cause health problems for the user to Ottobock. This includes uncon
trolled (driving) movements of the product as well as sounds that are unexpected or previously not noted or
odours that deviate significantly from the state of the product at the time of delivery.
4.5 Nameplate and warning labels
4.5.1 Nameplate
Label Meaning
AType designation
BManufacturer's article number
CMaximum load capacity (see section "Technical data")
DManufacturer information/address/country of origin
ESerial number*
FEuropean Article Number / Global Trade Item Number
GRead the instructions for use before using the product.
The nameplate "Seating unit" is located on
the backrest of the seat. HCE marking – product safety in accordance with EU directives
* JJJJ = year of manufacture; WW = week of manufacture; KK = production site; XXXX = sequential production
number
5 Delivery
5.1 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes:
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• Multifunctional seating unit (standard option)
• Options according to the order
• Instructions for use (user)
5.2 Options
The functionality and operation of the options are described in more detail in the instructions for use (user).
All of the available options/accessories are listed on the order form.
5.3 Storage
The seating unit must be stored in a dry place. An ambient temperature between -10°C and +40°C must be main
tained. Direct exposure to sunlight or UV radiation causes the product to age more quickly. This causes the materi
al surface to harden.
6 Preparation for use
6.1 Assembly
CAUTION
Exposed pinch points
Crushing, pinching due to incorrect handling
►When folding out the backrest, only grip by the specified components.
CAUTION
Improper assembly
Tipping, falling over of the user due to components coming off
►When attaching the seating unit, make sure you hear it engage into the mobility base.
►Secure the seating unit using the seat lock.
NOTICE
Incorrect removal, mounting or adjustment of the seat
Damage to the seat cover due to improper handling
►Make sure that the lateral seat guides do not bump against the mobility base when removing, mounting or
adjusting the seat.
►For this reason, fold the lateral guides inwards so they do not come into contact with the mobility base when
removing, mounting or adjusting the seat.
Mounting the seat
1) Place the seat on the rear tube of the seat adapter at an angle of approximately 45° (see fig.2).
2) Press the front edge of the seat onto the mobility base until the retaining claw audibly snaps on to the front tube
of the seat adapter (see fig.3).
3) Slide the seat lock to the left to engage it. The green symbol shows that the seat is locked (see fig.4).
4) Check that the seat and the mobility base are securely connected. You can do this, for example, by pulling
back the backrest.
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Mounting the padding
INFORMATION
►Mount the supports before installing the standard padding.
►Prior to mounting the padding, adjust the seating unit (see chapter "Settings").
1) Open the zipper on the backrest padding.
2) Pull the back padding with its cap over the back insert and close the zipper (see fig.5).
3) Pull the excess back padding down between the lower edge of the back and the seat and attach it to the twist
locks on the outside of the back.
4) Place the seat cushion on the seat in such a way that the corresponding hook-and-loop surfaces can be con
nected (see fig.6).
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7 Installing options/accessories
INFORMATION
Please also observe the adjustment instructions in the section "Settings" (see Page32 ff.).
7.1 Headrests
7.1.1 Headrest supports
1) Pull the proper sides of the headrest supports through the padding (see fig.7).
2) Open the zipper of the padding cap (see fig.5) and push the padding behind the seat to the side.
3) Put the mounting screws through the slotted hole in the headrest support and through the hole in the back
plate (see fig.8).
INFORMATION: If the headrest supports are to be mounted to the top holes (= mounting points of the
back plate), the longer mounting screws, which come with the device, will have to be used instead of
the regular mounting screws.
4) Fasten the headrest supports on the back of the back plate using the knurled nuts.
5) If necessary, adjust the width. Hand-tighten the knurled nuts.
6) Close the padding again.
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7.1.2 Integrated headrests
Assembly is done at the factory following receipt of an order.
To change the distance of the headrests: (adaptation of the integrated headrests).
7.1.3 Individually adjustable head supports (with "shortened back insert" option)
INFORMATION
To adjust the head support: see Page34.
1) Insert the 2 mounting screws for the head support through the holes in the back plate and the head support
holder.
2) Install the cap nuts on the reverse side.
3) Tighten the screw connections (see fig.9).
Mounting a second gooseneck in addition
A second gooseneck can be mounted on the head support if required:
1) Remove the head support from the gooseneck (not illustrated).
2) Install a receiver bushing (see fig.10).
3) Assemble and screw together the 2 gooseneck components (see fig.11).
4) Mount the head support on the upper end of the two-part gooseneck (see fig.12, arrow).
5) Mount the assembly on the back plate (see above).
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7.2 Safety belts
CAUTION
Incorrect approach to the adjustment process
Injuries, malpositions, illness of the user due to adjustment errors
►The belt system may only be installed by qualified personnel.
►The qualified personnel is responsible for individual positioning and fitting of the belt system.
►Excessively tight adjustment of the belt system may lead to unnecessary pain or illness of the user.
►Adjusting the belt system too loosely can cause the user to slide into a dangerous position. In addition, the
fastening snaps could open unintentionally if they slide against hard parts of clothing (e.g. buttons).
►For proper installation and adjustment, follow the instructions for use included with the product.
7.2.1 Strap guide
For improved belt guidance in the pelvic area, strap guides must be installed in the following cases:
• Lap belt; lap-belt part of the four/five-point belt: installation position see fig.13, item 1.
1) Put on the strap guide from the inside, connecting the flat side to the fastening point of the seating unit (see
fig.14, item 1).
2) Put the mounting screw through the fastening point from the outside (see fig.14, item 2) and screw it into the
strap guide.
3) Pre-mount the strap guide with the washer/cap nut.
4) Twist the strap guide in the direction of use and finish assembly (see fig.13).
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7.2.2 Lap belt with metal buckle
15
1 Adjustment buckle 3 Belt pads
2 Belt restraint 4 Release button/belt buckle
Mounting the lap belt
1) Press the adjustment buckle together and pull out the belt (see fig.16, item 1).
INFORMATION: Make sure not to push the plastic part beyond the guidance in the metal part.
2) Pull the belt out of the belt restraint (see fig.16, item 2).
3) Pull out a belt pad (3). The belt is now ready for installation (see fig.17).
4) Place the belt on the seat. Take the belt end (see fig.18, item1) and guide it between the seat surface and hip
pad to the outside of the seat (see fig.18, item2).
5) Guide the belt end through the large holes in the base frame (see fig.18, item3; see fig.19, item1).
6) Guide the belt end to the front between the seat surface and hip pad (see fig.19, item2).
7) Thread the belt pad (3) and the belt restraint (2) onto the belt.
8) Thread the belt end through the adjustment buckle (see fig.16, item1).
→If the belt buckle (4) can be closed while being in the centre of the seat, the lap belt has been installed prop
erly.
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7.2.3 Two-point children's lap belt
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1 476P52=SK006 two-point children's lap belt 3 3-slot mounting brackets, 50mm
2 Mounting material
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Mounting the two-point children's lap belt
1) Mount the 3-slot mounting brackets (3) in the rear holes in the seat plate of the base frame. Insert the screws
from below to the top (see fig.21, item1).
INFORMATION: It should be possible to turn the 3-slot mounting brackets with some resistance if
needed.
2) Turn the 3-slot mounting brackets (3) outwards so that the belt straps can be threaded through (see fig.21).
3) Place the two-point children's lap belt on the seat.
4) Guide the belt ends sideways under the hip pads (see fig.22, item1).
With adjustable armrests: Guide the belt ends behind the armrest attachment (see fig.22).
5) Now thread the belt ends into the 3-slot mounting brackets, adjust the length and pull them tight. For belt
placement: see fig.23.
INFORMATION: First guide the belt ends into the outer slot from inside to outside.
6) If necessary, cut off protruding belt ends and melt the free ends by applying heat (e.g.with a lighter).
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7.2.4 Four-point children's lap belt
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1 476P52=SK005 four-point children's lap belt 4 Mounting material
2 Upper belts (see below) 5 3-slot mounting brackets, 50mm
3 Support straps (see below)
Mounting the four-point children's lap belt
1) Mount the 3-slot mounting brackets (5) in the holes in the seat plate of the base frame. Insert the screws from
the bottom to the top (see fig.25, item1).
INFORMATION: It should be possible to turn the 3-slot mounting brackets with some resistance if
needed.
2) Turn the 3-slot mounting brackets (5) outwards so that the belt straps can be threaded through (see fig.25).
3) Place the four-point children's lap belt on the seat.
4) Guide the upper belts (2) sideways under the hip pads (see fig.26, item1).
With adjustable armrests: Guide the upper belts (2) behind the armrest attachment (see fig.26).
5) Guide the support straps (3) sideways under the hip pads a few centimetres in front of the upper belts as
well (not illustrated).
With adjustable armrests: Route the support straps (3) in front of the armrest attachment (not illustrated).
6) Now thread the belt ends into the 3-slot mounting brackets, adjust the length and pull them tight. For belt
placement: see fig.23.
INFORMATION: First guide the belt ends into the outer slot from inside to outside.
7) If necessary, cut off protruding belt ends and melt the free ends by applying heat (e.g.with a lighter).
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7.2.5 Four-point belt
27
1 Clip with rivet 5 Lap-belt part
2 Shoulder belt, left/right 6 Belt restraint
3 Belt pads 7 Adjustment buckle
4 Strap guide with attachment fitting 8 Belt buckle with release button
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Mounting the four-point belt
1) Mount the strap guide (4) according to the section "Strap guide" (see Page12; see fig.28, item1).
2) Rivet 2 clips (1) to the holes of the bottom back plate (see fig.28, item2).
3) Run the shoulder belts (2) through the padding / back plate (see fig.29) and secure them in the clips (see
fig.28, item3).
4) If necessary, cut off protruding belt ends of the shoulder belts and melt the free ends by applying heat
(e.g.with a lighter).
5) Mount the lap-belt part (5) according to the section "Lap belt" (see Page13).
→The four-point belt is installed properly if the latches can be clipped into the buckle (8).
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7.2.6 Five-point belt
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1 Clip with rivet 6 Strap guide, fixed
2 Shoulder belt, left/right 7 Belt restraint
3 Belt pads 8 Adjustment buckle
4 Strap guide with attachment fitting 9 Crotch belt with buckle and adjustment buckle
5 Lap-belt part, left/right 10 Stop plate
Installation start
1) Mount the loose strap guide on the right (4) according to the section "Strap guide" (see Page12).
2) Rivet 2 clips (1) to the holes of the bottom back plate (see fig.28, item2).
3) Run the shoulder belts (2) through the padding / back plate (see fig.29) and secure them in the clips (see
fig.28, item3).
Mounting the lap-belt part (5)
1) Run the lap belt on the right (5) between the seat and the backrest through the half-moon-shaped connecting
piece to the back, through the strap guide and let it hang (see fig.31).
2) Mount the fixed strap guide (6) according to the section "Strap guide" (see Page12).
3) Run the lap belt on the left (5) between the seat and the backrest through the half-moon-shaped connecting
piece to the back (##01680).
4) Thread on the belt restraint (7).
5) Run the lap belt on the right (5) behind the seat through the adjustment buckle (8) and, to complete, through
the belt restraint (7) (see fig.32 – see fig.34).
For pressing together/threading through the adjustment buckle: see Page13.
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Mounting the crotch belt (9)
1) Thread the crotch belt, with the proper side, through the front slot of the seat plate (see fig.35, item1).
2) Thread the crotch belt twicethrough the stop plate (10) and back up through the seat plate (see fig.35,
item2).
3) Thread the crotch belt a second time below the crossbar of the adjustment buckle (see fig.36, item1).
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Completing the installation
►If necessary, cut off protruding belt ends of the shoulder belts and melt the free ends by applying heat
(e.g.with a lighter).
→The five-point belt is installed properly if the latches can be clipped into the buckle (9).
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