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4.5.4 Method of Restraint
4.5.4.1 The Star2 (KM-1514) was tested with four point webbing systems. Please
refer to the restraint manufacturer's user guide for further details of its
operation.
4.5.6 Fitting the Front Restraint
4.5.6.1 Connect the straps around the wheelchair frame and caster bracket as
pictured below. The anchor point is marked with a yellow sticker.
4.5.6.2 Release the brakes and reverse the wheelchair to tension the front straps.
Apply wheelchair brakes (the brakes should be left on during transport).
4.5.7 Fitting the Rear Restraint
4.5.7.1 Attach rear straps into rail approximately 300 mm behind the wheelchair
backrest.
4.5.7.2 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
4.5.8 Fitting seat beat
4.5.8.1 Fasten the three point safety belt around the user.
4.5.8.2 The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward-facing configuration,
with the parking brake applied.
4.5.8.3 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).
4.5.8.4 Restraints 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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