Otto Bock Ventus - Lap Belt and Head Support; Lap Belt Adjustment; Head Support Installation and Adjustment

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6.10 Adjusting the lap belt
CAUTION
Incorrect approach to the adjustment process
Injuries, malpositions, user discomfort due to adjustment errors
► The qualified personnel is responsible for the individual positioning and fitting of the belt system.
► Adjusting the belt system too tightly may lead to unnecessary pain or user discomfort.
► Adjusting the belt system too loosely can cause the user to slide into a dangerous position. In addition, the
fastening snaps could open unintentionally if they slide against hard parts of clothing (e.g.buttons).
CAUTION
Lack of instruction
Injuries, malpositions, illness of the user due to incorrect information
► The qualified personnel is responsible for making sure that the user and/or attendant/nursing staff has under
stood the proper adjustment, use, maintenance and care of the belt system.
► In particular, ensure that the user and/or attendant/care staff knows how to quickly loosen and open the
product to avoid delays in case of emergency.
Information on the settings can be found in the manufacturer’s instructions for use accompanying each product.
6.11 Installing and adjusting the head support
CAUTION
Incorrect settings
Hitting components due to violent head movements of the user
► Do not position yourself behind the head support during adjustment, but at its side.
Installing the mounting kit
1) Adjust both push handles so they are parallel and at the same height (not illustrated).
2) Install the mounting kit to hold the head support on the push handles using the clamping jaws and star handles
(see fig.63, item1).
Installation is described in more detail in the supplied instructions for use – reference number 647G367.
Attaching the head support
1) Open the clamp bracket on the mounting kit (see fig.63, item2).
2) Insert the adjustment tube of the head support into the clamp bracket (see fig.63, item3).
Adjusting the head support
1) Height adjustment: Loosen the clamping lever and adjust the head support height (see fig.64, item1).
2) Sideways adjustment: Loosen the mounting screws on the clamping plate and adjust the head support side
ways (see fig.64, item2).
3) Depth adjustment: Loosen the clamping lever and adjust the head support depth (see fig.64, item3).
4) Angle adjustment: Loosen the mounting screws on the head support and adjust the angle (see fig.64,
item4).
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Settings
Ventus