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Soloc Freedom Wheelchair Lap Belt

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Description

The Soloc Freedom is a lap belt that can be operated by those with very reduced hand function in both hands. Or even by those with limb difference in both hands.

All Soloc belts are tested to ISO 16840-3 and ISO 16840-10 and are CE and UKCA marked and registered with the FDA and MHRA.

How does it work?

The FlexiFix arms stay upright while you transfer in and out of the seat. This avoids the annoyance of transferring into your seat and discovering you are sitting on your lap belt!

To connect the buckle simply push down on both arms. This does not require any hand function. The buckle side has a cup that the stud side drops into. The magnets help the Soloc buckle to connect. Once connected, a physical connection holds you safely in your wheelchair.

To release the buckle either push on the release tab, or pull the pull tab – as easy as that!

The Freedom gives you just that – freedom to fasten and release your lap belt.

Soloc Freedom – what about sizes?

The Freedom belt is available in one-size, with optional extender plates to increase the length. The FlexiFix arms have several fixing holes to choose from, depending on the length needed. The distance between fixing points goes from a minimum of 720mm to a maximum of 880mm. The optional extender plates add up to 120mm per arm.

If you need to fix the Freedom belt to a wheelchair that does not have fixing holes in the frame, you can use a pair of frame saver clamps.

The total padded length of the Freedom is 600mm. You will find cleaning instructions on the ‘Care’ tab. Replacement padding can also be purchased separately.

Soloc Freedom Spares are available if you need to replace padding, fixings or velcro circles.

Soloc User/ Carer Information

Straps or Harnesses should be the last item to be released or removed before the user leaves the wheelchair and the first things to be secured after entering. Do not move around with the belt unfastened.
Daily inspection of the belt is recommended. If any defects are found, please DO NOT use the belt and contact us, the manufacturer.
The Soloc belt length may require adjustment periodically, to allow for User growth, changes to User’s disability or changes in seasonal clothing. On the Freedom or Uno FlexiFix Arms, adjustments can be made at the mounting plates, located at the anchored end of the belt. The webbing straps on the Connect or Uno can be adjusted at the main buckle using the D-ring, or further adjustment is available at the Tri-Slot mounting plate at the anchored end of the belt.
Incorrect adjustment could lead to distress and pressure injury, please check the occupant for signs of discomfort and redness, bruising or sores around the contact area with the belt.
The padding covers and webbing belts can be wiped with mild detergent and warm water. If badly soiled, the FlexiFix arms can be removed from the wheelchair and the padding covers removed and washed. We recommend that the arms are refitted by a wheelchair fitting professional, should you need to do this. The removable padding on the Connect or Uno webbing straps can be washed in a washing machine at 40°C on a synthetics cycle. Replacement padding is available in the spare parts listing for your belt.
The buckle can be wiped down with a damp cloth with a mild detergent and warm water. Do not machine wash. Do not submerge the buckle in water. If water or other liquid does enter the main body or stud parts of the buckle, allow to drain and dry for 24 hours in a warm ventilated place. Please note that while external water may dry quickly, the internal compartments of the unit will take longer to dry.
Inspection before use of the product is recommended to ensure the function of the buckle is working correctly. Test the release button/pull tab opens without obstruction and unit closes without any additional force. Adjust any padding that interferes with the pull tab.
Ensure the Stud enters the main unit without excess force. The connection of the two units is assisted with internal magnets so no additional force is required once the two parts are brought together. If the magnets do not pull the buckle parts together, check that no debris has accumulated inside the body opening, and check the stud to see if any dirt is fouling the end of the product which may restrict the unit’s connection. To remove any debris please wipe the stud with a cloth or use a soft tool, such as a cotton bud, to remove debris stuck in the stud entry point on the buckle.
For the Uno and Freedom: The FlexiFix arm is designed to hold your belt open. It should not be bent excessively as it may break, causing sharp edges, or cease to hold the buckle in the correct position. The arm will stay out of your way when entering the chair – take care not to sit on it.

Soloc Warnings

The Soloc belts are designed for postural positioning and/or safety only, not as a method of restraint.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the Soloc belts be used as the sole method of securing the User in a wheelchair during transportation in a motor vehicle. When transporting an occupant in a wheelchair, in a mobility vehicle, a suitable 4-point tie down restraint (WTORS) system with a suitable, separate 3-point passenger restraint must be used to ensure the occupant is safe during transportation.
All Soloc belts should be prescribed and installed by a suitably qualified healthcare professional, giving the necessary consideration to positioning, strap routing and correct adjustment.
The belt should only be worn by the user for whom it has been fitted.
Achieving the correct tension is extremely important – see the Instructions tab for more information.
The Soloc belts with Soloc buckle are intended for a single occupant whose mass does not exceed 100kg.
Do not modify or tamper with the Belt or Buckle in any way.
We recommend that the belt’s function is checked before use – see Care tab and Instructions tab for more information.
The buckle uses magnetic fields to engage and attract the parts together. Please make sure this does not affect magnetically sensitive devices. The buckle should be located at least 50mm from a pacemaker or other electronic device.
Please record the batch number from the packaging in your users records for traceability.

Soloc Freedom Instructions and Translations

Please click on the language required below to see a pdf of the instructions for the Soloc Freedom.

Fitting the Soloc Freedom

We recommend getting your belt fitted by a professional wheelchair fitter. Please ensure that you have permission from the wheelchair owner before fitting the belt. Please see the instruction leaflets above for full fitting instructions.

Initially, the installer will need to establish the most suitable position for the Freedom belt to be attached, according to the User’s disability and type of wheelchair. It is recommended that this is carried out with the User seated in the wheelchair and the Freedom Belt positioned around the User in the intended position.

The FlexiFix arm should be fitted so that the buckle and stud are the correct way up when closed.

The Freedom arms have several fixing holes along the bottom section. Position the arms so that the buckle will sit in a central position on the user. Then use the closest hole to fix the arm to the wheelchair. Extender plates are available if the arm is not long enough. Please note that only one extender plate should be used on each side of the belt.

The FlexiFix arm can be attached by fixing directly to any fixing holes in the frame.
To attach the FlexiFix arm to a wheelchair that doesn’t have existing holes, use a frame saver clamp. These can be purchased separately from Active Hands.

The Freedom belt does not have any adjustment in the belt length at the buckle end. It is likely that the intended user would not have the mobility to tighten any such straps. The benefit of the Freedom is that it can be used independently by those with very poor hand function or even those with no hands. The fixed length has the benefit that the user has to sit in the correct position so that they can do up the belt – this prevents poor posture or slouching of the user once the desired position has been established by a qualified wheelchair fitter.

Freedom belt with padding of 600mm optional extender plate to add up to 120mm per side

If the FlexiFix arm is not long enough for your client an Extender Plate can be added to increase the length up to 120mm per side.

The Extender Plate should be attached to the FlexiFix arm in two locations using the bolts, washers and nuts provided. One washer should sit under the head of the bolt and the other should be added before the nut.

The belt should be placed in such a way that it stops the pelvis sliding forwards. More information on postural support fixation and placement can be found in BS 8625:2019

Which Belt is Right for Me?

All of our Soloc Lap Belts feature the easy-to-use Soloc Buckle for those with reduced hand function. The buckle side has a cup that the stud side drops into. The magnets help the Soloc buckle to connect. Once connected, a physical connection is activated to hold you safely in your wheelchair. To release the buckle either push on the release tab, or pull the pull tab – as easy as that!

Soloc Connect lap belt being worn by a wheelchair user

Uno being fastened one-handed close up