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Figure 7 - Illustration of improper positioning of belt restraints
Figure 8 - Illustration of proper routing an positioning of belt restraints on the wheelchair occupant
Belt restraints should be adjusted as snugly as possible, consistent with user comfort. Belt restraints
should not be worn or twisted in a manner that reduces the area of contact of the belt webbing with
the occupant
This wheelchair has the following ratings if WC4-19/ISO7176-19 tie downs are fitted
Ease of proper belt positioning: Excellent
Extent to which proper belt fit is achieved: Excellent
ISO7176-19 states that a mid size adult male weighs between 75 and 136Kgs (165 to 300lbs) and
the appropriate ATD (crash test dummy) would weigh approximately 76Kg. This weelchair was
tested with a 76Kg/152lbs ATD. Occupants with a higher weight are at increased risk during an
accident and a weight over 136Kgs/300lbs is outside the scope of the testing conducted.
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