Adult Lap Belt
Assembly,Installation and Operating Instructions
SAFETY SUMMARY (CONTINUED)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL WARNINGS
NOTE: Check ALL parts for shipping damage. In case
of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact Dealer/
Carrier.
It is strongly re c omme nde d tha t the la p be lt be
stra ppe d a c ross e ithe r the le g or hip a re a . This
c a n be a c hie ve d by using a n a ngle of 45o a nd
90o , this is referring to the a ngle the la p belt ma kes
with the se a ting surfa c e . DO NOT use a ngle s le ss
tha n 45o or pa ra lle l to the se a ting surfa c e . This
ma ke s it e a sie r for the use r to slip unde r the be lt.
SPECIAL NOTES
WHEELCHAIR TIE-DOWN RESTRAINTS AND
SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS
Inva c a re re c omme nds tha t whe e lc ha ir use rs
NOT be tra nsporte d in ve hic le s of a ny kind while
in whe e lc ha irs. As of this da te , the De pa rtme nt
of Tra nsporta tion ha s not a pprove d a ny tie -down
syste ms for tra nsporta tion of a use r while in a
whe e lc ha ir, in a moving ve hic le of a ny type .
ATTACHING THE LAP BELT
(FIGURE 1 )
NOTE: Refer to the GENERAL WARNINGS in the
SAFETY SUMMARY of this instruction sheet.
It is Inva c a re ’s position tha t use rs of whe e lc ha irs
should be tra nsfe rre d into a ppropria te se a ting in
ve hic le s for tra nsporta tion a nd use be ma de of
the re stra ints m a d e a va ila b le b y the a uto
ind ustry. Inva c a re c a nno t a nd d o e s no t
re c om m e nd a ny whe e lc ha ir tra nsp orta tion
systems.
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.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING
STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER,
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-
OUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL
FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
Frame Attachment
Seat Attachment
Mounting
Screws
Lap Belt
SAFETY SUMMARY
Wheelchair
Frame
The following recommendations are made for the
safe installation and use of the ADULT LAP BELT:
Mounting Screws
Lap Belt (Acceptable lap belt angles are
between 45o and 90o with the seat surface)
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT insta ll this e q uip m e nt without first
re a ding a nd unde rsta nding this instruc tion she e t.
If yo u a re una b le to und e rsta nd the se
instruc tions, c onta c t a he a lthc a re profe ssiona l,
de a le r or te c hnic a l pe rsonne l if a pplic a ble be -
fore a tte mpting to insta ll this e quipme nt - othe r-
wise , injury or da ma ge ma y oc c ur.
Lap
Belt
B
a
c
B
a
c
B
a
c
90o
45o
k
k
k
Ensure tha t the se a t is fixe d to the whe e lc ha ir. A
loose se a t ma y le a d to pote ntia lly da nge rous
situa tions with positioning de vic e s.
Seat
Seat
Seat
FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING THE LAP BELT
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LIMITED WARRANTY
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APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
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state to state.
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period of two (2) years of use by original purchaser. If within such warranty period any such 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.
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of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial
number.
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BYANYONEOTHERTHANANAUTHORIZEDINVACAREDEALER,SUCHEVALUATIONSHALLBESOLELY
DETERMINEDBYINVACARE.
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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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