Bodypoint SH102-B1, SH102-B2 Chest Belt Instruction Manual

Bodypoint SH102-B1, SH102-B2 Chest Belt

Specifications:

• Product Name: Bodypoint Chest Belt
• Model Numbers: SH102-B1 & SH102-B2
• Intended Use: Positioning a person in a wheelchair or work chair
• Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty against defects in workmanship and materials

Product Usage Instructions

Installation :

1. This product should be installed and fitted by a qualified rehab technician.
2. Mount the product using optional Bodypoint belt mounting hardware for wheelchairs and seating systems.

Intended Use :

1. Only use the chest belt for positioning a person in a wheelchair or work chair.
2.  Do not use it as a transportation safety device or personal restraint device.
3.  Ensure a caregiver is present if the user’s abilities could prevent safe operation.

Maintenance and Safety:

1. Regularly check the product for signs of wear or malfunction.
2. If any issues are found, stop using the product and contact the supplier for repair or replacement.
3. Do not alter or repair the product yourself; contact a qualified professional for any repairs.

Warranty Information :
Contact your supplier or Bodypoint for warranty claims regarding defects in workmanship or materials.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Q: Can the chest belt be used as a transportation safety device?
  A: No, the chest belt is intended for positioning in a wheelchair or work chair, not for transportation safety.

• Q: What should I do if I notice increased skin redness or irritation while using the chest belt?
  A: Discontinue use immediately and consult your physician or seating specialist for further guidance.

• Q: How often should I check the chest belt for signs of wear?
  A: Regularly check the product for wear and signs of malfunction to ensure user safety; stop using it if any issues are found.

Chest Belt

INSTALLATION AND USER’S INSTRUCTIONS

AR T NOS. SH102-B1 & SH102-B2
These instructions provide important information for the safe use and maintenance of all Bodypoint Chest Belts. Give these instructions to the user or their caregiver and review them to ensure that they are understood.

• WARNING! This product should be installed and fitted by a qualified rehab technician.
• For installation, this product should be mounted with:
  • Flat-mount end-fittings
  • Cinch-mount end-fittings
  • Cam buckle
• Optional Bodypoint belt mounting hardware may be used for mounting to wheelchairs and seating systems.
  WARNING! Because of the risk of choking, it is dangerous to use this product without stabilizing the pelvis – always use with a properly fitted pelvic support belt.

INTENDED USE

• WARNING! This product should only be used for positioning a person in a wheelchair or work chair. It is NOT intended for use as a transportation safety device, as a personal restraint device, or in any other application where its failure could result in injury. Misuse of this product is unauthorized and unsafe.

• WARNING! This anterior trunk support must be properly fitted to support the user’s trunk and shoulders without causing injury. Have your seating specialist demonstrate its proper adjustment and use.

• • If it is too tight, it can restrict respiration and increase pressure across the shoulders and chest.
  • If it is too loose, it can allow the user to slip down and may create a risk of strangulation.
  • Accidental release of this product can allow the user to fall forward.
  • A user’s inability to self-release can be hazardous if the user slips down or is trapped in the wheelchair in an emergency.

• If the user’s physical or cognitive abilities could prevent them from safely operating this product, a caregiver must be present at all times during its use. Ensure that all caregivers know how to correctly adjust and unfasten the product.

• WARNING! As with any new seating support, this product 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.

• WARNING! If a serious incident occurs related to the use of this product, it should be reported to the manufacturer (Bodypoint, Inc.) and the local Competent Authority.

• PERIODIC SAFETY AND PERFORMANCE CHECKS : To ensure user safety, this product must be checked periodically for function and signs of wear. If the product does not function correctly or if  significant wear is found in the buckles, mounting points, webbing, padding, or stitches, stop using it and contact your supplier for qualified repair or replace-ment by Bodypoint. Under no circumstance should this product be altered or repaired by unqualified persons — health and safety depend on it!

• CLEANING: Machine wash, hot, 60°C (140°F). Do not bleach. Tumble dry, low temperature, or drip dry. Do not iron. (Placing the prod-uct inside a cloth bag during washing helps prevent scratches to the product and the machine.)

• SCRAP/DISPOSAL : Product is made of materials which can be disposed of safely without special precautions at the end of its useful life.

WARRANTY

•  This product carries a limited lifetime warranty against defects in workmanship and materials arising under normal use by the original consumer. Contact your supplier or Bodypoint for warranty claims.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Chest Belt
• Cinch-Mount™ or Flat-Mount™ End Fittings
• Optional mounting hardware available from Bodypoint
• Cam Buckles (Art. No. FS034-2)
• FrameSaver Clamps (Art. No. HW303-B-2) Ø 3/
• POSITIONING
  Seat user in wheelchair and establish correct posture with pelvic support belt. Determine desired position for the Chest Belt. To reduce the risk of strangulation and trunk instability, the belt should be neither too high nor too low. When choosing position, consider interference with other devices

INSTALLATION

Solid back wheelchair

1. Insert straps into end fittings. Wrap straps around backrest. Mark holes for reference.
2. Attach end fittings to backrest. Mounting screws must have a minimum pullout strength of 200lbs/ 90kg. Not included in package.

ADJUSTMENT

Position user in wheelchair and fasten the pelvic support belt securely. With Chest Belt properly adjusted and the strap tightened, it should fit snug so the user’s trunk is secure. Small adjustments in fit are done by using the adjustment strap. Large adjustment in fit are accomplished at the end fittings.

SAFETY CHECK

When properly positioned in wheelchair, have user lean forward and side to side to check fit. Check for:

1. Normal operation of adjustment strap.
2. Comfort – If any rubbing occurs relocate belt.
3. Position – If too high or too low, adjust mounting location.
4. Interference with other devices – Relocate belt as necessary to clear armrests, accessory pads, or feeding tubes.

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