45°
Warning!
Ensure that the lap strap is adjusted to the
wheelchair user. The strap must fi t snugly
across the hips at an angle of approximately
45°.
Ensure that the strap is clean at all times
and that the locking mechanism is working
properly. The strap and the locking
mechanism can be cleaned using a damp
cloth.
If the strap is positioned above the hips
and across the soft part of the user’s belly,
then this can result in seating posture being
incorrect and the user slumping in the seat.
Never use the lap strap as a seatbelt when
using transport.
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