4.23.2 Take the brakes off and reverse the wheelchair to tension the front
straps. Apply wheelchair brakes (the brakes should be left on during
transport).
4.23.4 Fitting the Rear Restraint
4.23.4.1 Attach rear straps into rail approximately 300 mm behind the
wheelchair backrest.
4.23.4.2 Attached the hooks to the rear frame of the wheelchair as pictured
below. Tension the restraint until the wheelchair is secure.
Fitting the Front Restraint
Fitting the Rear Restraint
4.24 Fitting Seat Belt
4.24.1 Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user.
4.24.2 The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward-facing
configuration, with the parking brake applied.
4.24.3 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).
4.24.4 Restrains should not be held away from body by wheelchair
components such as armrest or wheels as pictured below (Incorrect
seat belt position).
Correct seat belt position
Incorrect seat belt position
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