Karma Ergo 2 Series - Pelvic Belt (Optional)

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4.5.5 Fitting seat belt
1. Fasten the three-point safety belt around the user.
2. The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward-facing configuration, with
the wheel locks applied.
3. Pelvic restraints should make full contact across the front of the body near the
junction of the thigh and pelvis as pictured below (correct seat belt position).
Correct seat belt position
4. Restraints should not be held away from body by wheelchair components such as
armrest or wheels as pictured below (incorrect seat belt position).
Incorrect seat belt position
4.6 Pelvic belt (optional)
4.6.1 How to assemble and disassemble a pelvic belt
1. Loosen the fourth and fifth screws of both side of seat upholstery and insert the
pelvic belt in between the fourth and fifth screw holes. (See Figure 4.31.)
2. Keep the pelvic belt in 45 degrees for comfortable usage. (See Figure 4.32.)
3. Put the seat upholstery back and tighten the screws.
Figure 4.31
Figure 4.32