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Vehicle Harness

Medifab has had many years of experience with providing solutions
for passengers who require support or management during travel.
Passengers with disabilities require additional control to keep them
upright and safe, and other individuals with challenging behaviour
require a type of control that will prevent them from escaping from
the vehicle seat and causing danger.

Frequently asked questions when prescribing vehicle harnesses:

• Question: Are these harnesses safety approved?
No. There is no certification. These harnesses are a ‘positioning’ device only, not a safety device.

• Question: Do I require a tether point attachment?
No. The harnesses are simply strapped to the existing vehicle seat.

• Question: Can I use the harness on an aeroplane?
Yes, however you must get written permission from the airline prior to departure.

• Question: What do I do if there is no access behind the seat for the attaching straps, i.e. in the back seat of a
sedan vehicle?
Vehicle
H arness
Cut some small slots in the rear carpet flap so the attaching straps can be threaded through.
(The parcel shelf may have to be removed.)
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Houdini Harness check list
Questions Product suggestions

Does your client require a vehicle harness for intellectual Models: All models appropriate. Use the shoulder cross strap to
disability (to prevent escaping) prevent the straps slipping off the shoulders if necessary.
Does your client require a vehicle harness for physical Model 27 or 28 or try Secure-Fix.
disability (to provide additional posture support) Ask us for a standard vehicle press-release buckle if necessary.
Level of client motor skills or coordination: (for clients requiring • Very fine – Ask us regarding a custom upgrade to a magnetic
escape proof buckles) release system, or try Secure-Fix.
• Very fine • Limited – Use the Metal Anti-Escape buckle (comes standard on
ehicle Seating
• Limited Models 27, 28 and 31) We also recommend the shoulder cross
strap used in conjunction with the harness of choice.
• No fine motor skills
• No fine motor skills – Ask for a standard vehicle press-release
buckle if necessary.
Is the harness going to be installed on a:
• Single seat (e.g. front seat or 1 person backrest) • Single seat – Models 13, 22, 27, 28, 31 or Secure-Fix.
• Bench seat • Bench seat – Models 22, 28, 31 or Secure-Fix.
• Deep contoured single seat • Deep contoured single seat = Model 22, 28 or Secure-Fix.
What vehicle is the harness going to be installed in:
• Taxi (e.g. for school travel) • Taxi – Models 22, 28, 31 or Secure-Fix.
• Using in multiple vehicles • Using in multiple vehicles – Model 22
• One vehicle only • One vehicle only – Any harness from the range.

These are not safety harnesses & must be worn in

conjunction with the vehicle safety belt.

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