TiLite ZRA - Velcro -Style Adjustable Seat Belt; Installation; Adjustment

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ZRA_Aero Z Owner’s Manual
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CHAPTER 7: BACK UPHOLSTERY, SEAT UPHOLSTERY AND SEAT
CUSHIONS
Velcro
®
-Style Adjustable Seat Belt
IWARNING
Installation of the Velcro
®
-Style Seat Belt must be performed by an authorized TiLite dealer or qualied technician. If
you ignore this Warning, serious injury may result.
IWARNING
The Velcro
®
-Style Seat Belt must be worn tightly tted across the lower pelvis or thighs at all times. A loose belt can
allow the user to slip down and create a risk of strangulation. Have your seating specialist demonstrate its proper
adjustment and use. See Figures 7-8 and 7-9. Accidental release of the Velcro
®
-Style Seat Belt can allow the user to
slip down or fall from the wheelchair. If the user’s movements or cognitive abilities could lead to accidental release,
a caregiver must be present at all times during its use. Ensure that all caregivers know how to unfasten the product.
Failure to do so may delay release in an emergency. As with any new seating support, the Velcro
®
-Style Seat Belt
may change the way a person sits. Users must continue to practice regular pressure relief activities and skin integrity
checks, not only where this product contacts the user, but also in primary pressure-bearing areas such as the sacrum,
legs, and buttocks. If increased skin redness or irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult your physician or
seating specialist. Failure to do so may result in serious injury, such as pressure ulcers. If you ignore any of these
Warnings, you may incur serious or life-threatening injuries.
Installation
The seat belt will be installed as shown in Figure 7-8 and 7-9.
Figure 7-8
Velcro
®
-Style Seat Belt with D-Ring
Figure 7-9
Proper Belt Position for Belt with D-Ring
Adjustment
When the belt is properly adjusted and tightened, it should t snug so that the user’s pelvis is secure. See Figure 7-8
and 7-9. If length adjustment is necessary to achieve a good t or to remove the belt for cleaning, this can be done
using the belt end ttings.