Specialised Orthotic Services POZIFLEX CHEST HARNESS User manual

POZIFLEX CHEST HARNESS FITTING
INSTRUCTIONS
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BEFORE tting the harness to any wheelchair/seating system please consult the
manufacturers hand book (or contact them direct) to nd out if it is safe to do so.
CONTENTS
You should have the following:
Chest Pad
1. (x1)
40mm or 25mm Chest Strap (x2) depending on Pad size
2.
40mm Webbing Guide (x2)3.
40mm or 25mm Bar Slide (x2) depending on Strap size4.
If any of the above items are missing, please contact our Customer
Services Department on 01283 520400.
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Units 127/128
Fauld Industrial Park
Tutbury, Nr Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire.
ENGLAND. DE13 9HS
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.specialisedorthoticservices.co.uk

1. WEBBING GUIDE & HARNESS FITTING
Check• the abdomen height of the user when sitted in the wheelchair and remove the
closest canvass screws (one each side) relative to that height. Attach the Webbing Guides
to the wheelchair (Fig.1a) with the canvass screw. Note: the Webbing Guide can be
tted either at the back or on the side
of the wheelchair and the screws can
be obtained from your local Wheelchair
Service if not tted.
Thread
• the two Chest Straps through
the brackets (Fig.1b) making sure the
‘D’ Ring is on the outside.
Slide
• on the two Bar Slides on to one
of the Chest Straps (Fig.1c).
Pull
• the second Chest Strap through
the rst Bar Slide (Fig.1d & 1e).
Fig.1c
Fig.1d Fig.1e
Fig.1a
Fig.1b

Fig.1f Fig.1g
Fig.2a
2. HARNESS ADJUSTING
With• the user sat in the wheelchair, pull the Chest Straps so that there is only 75mm
(3”) of webbing through the buckle to the ‘D’ ring (Fig.2a).
Take
• up the slack webbing by pulling it through the two Bar Slides, making sure the
bar slides are evenly spaced, roughly in the middle of the wheelchair back. Thread
the second Chest Strap fully through the second Bar Slide (Fig.2b) to lock off the two
Chest Straps.
Cut
• off any excess webbing and seal cut end with match/lighter.
Fig.2b
1. WEBBING GUIDE & HARNESS FITTING (Cont.)
Thread• the second Chest Strap through one side of the second Bar Slide (Fig.1f).
With
• the user in place, position the Chest Pad just below the chest and clip to the
Chest Straps (Fig.1g).

3. CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
Clean• down with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.
When wet allow to dry naturally in a warm dry atmosphere.
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DO NOT• dry in any drying machine.
DO NOT• wash in an automatic washing machine.
DO NOT• iron.
4. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
CHECK• for any signs of fraying and that buckles work correctly.
CHECK
• & make sure that all xings are secure & not damaged, especially after
making any adjustments.
PERIODIC
• cleaning will help prevent damage to buckles.
Fig.2c Fig.2d
2. HARNESS ADJUSTING
Tension• the Harness by grasping the buckle (Fig.2a) and pulling the webbing through
the buckle (using the ‘D’ ring) until the harness is not too loose to be ineffective nor too
tight to cause discomfort.
To
• release the tension on the strap, pull the buckle up (Fig.2c) and pull the webbing
through.
To
• release Chest Strap press the two side buttons on the buckle (Fig. 2d) and remove
the Chest Pad.
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