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The tie-down straps must be tightened strictly in
accordance with the manufacturer’s specications.
Loose parts must be separately secured in the motor
vehicle.
The wheelchair user must be seated in an almost up-
right seating position.
The pelvic belt must be attached to the anchoring
points on both sides of the wheelchair.
The shoulder belt is connected to the pelvic belt by
locking the connection hook in place.
The pelvic belt must be worn so that the angle of the
pelvic belt is within a zone of 45°-75° to the horizontal.
Only in extreme cases, an angle between 30° and 45°
to the horizontal is allowed.