The pommel is in the correct place if the side of the user’s knees are positioned in
the centre of the padding of the pommel.
The pommel may need adjustment if the knee is in contact with the edges of the
pommel, or not making contact at all.
The kneeblock is correctly adjusted if it can be easily inserted when the user’s
pelvis is correctly positioned against the backrest. It should just touch the front of
the knees.
The kneeblock is too loose if there is a gap between the front of the knee and the
kneeblock pad. This could cause the user the slide forwards. Very occasionally a
kneecup on one side may be set slightly forwards for clinical reasons.
The kneeblock is too tight if you are unable to locate it when the user’s pelvis is
correctly positioned against the backrest.
The lap strap is correctly adjusted if there is sufficient slack to enable you to easily
connect the buckle when positioning the user and still enable you to adjust the
tension correctly.
The lap strap is too tight if the two halves of the buckle will not reach to attach.
The lap strap is too loose if you can adjust the tension fully.
The harness is correctly adjusted if there is sufficient slack to enable you to easily
connect the buckle when positioning the user and still enable you to adjust the
tension correctly.
The harness is too tight if the two halves of the buckle will not reach to attach.
The harness is too loose if you cannot adjust the tension fully.
The harness straps should not come into contact with the neck. Where it is present,
the strap that joins the two halves should be positioned on the user’s chest, and
not near their neck.
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