Invacare Air Back installation instructions ULTI-MATE AIR Back Installation Instructions

ULTI-MATE™ AIR BACK

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly, Installation, and Operating Instructions

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact equipment sup- plier for further instruction.

NOTE: When installing the Ulti-Mate Air Back, the cane rigidizer bar may need to be removed in order to utilized the full recline of the back.

SAFETY SUMMARY

WARNING

DO NOT use this equipment without first reading and understanding these instructions. If you are unabletounderstandtheWarnings,Cautions,and Instructions, contact equipment supplier before attemptingtousethisequipment,otherwise,injury or damage may result.

The position of the back angle, rear wheels, seat depth and wheel locks, are directly related to the wheelchair's stability. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the four (4) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position.

ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable BEFORE reclining the Ulti-Mate Back. Rear wheels may have to be repositioned rearward depend- ing on the degree of recline. ALWAYS ensure stabilityBEFOREusingmaximumamountofrecline. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied BY the end user to ensure safety.

To maintain the stability of the wheelchair when moving the rear wheels to ANY forward position, the amount of recline MUST be limited to prevent wheelchair from tipping onto anti-tippers.

Changing the seat depth of the wheelchair changes the stability of the wheelchair. To main- tainstability,repositiontherearwheelstowardsthe rear of the wheelchair BEFORE using the wheel- chair.

The necessary back angle MUST be selected BEFORE repositioning the rear wheels forward.

MakesurethatALLhardwarearetightatALLtimes.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Ulti-Mate Air Back is designed to provide the user with posture support and spinal alignment. It includes ad- justments that allow the user to change the angle of re- cline of the back from 90°F (32°C) to 115°F (46°C) and the fit of the back without transferring out of the wheelchair.

The inflatable bladders that adjust the fit of the back can be repositioned. The cover is made from a water repellant fabric to protect the foam.

INSTALLING ULTI-MATE AIR BACK TO UPPER BACK CANES (FIGURE 1)

1.Apply wheelchair brakes.

2.Remove back sling upholstery.

3.Reinsert any bolts required to stabilize back canes.

4.Determinerightandleftcaneclampsandcorrectclamp size.

NOTE: There are 7/8 (22mm) and 1-inch (25mm) clamps. Tofita3/4-inch(19mm)backcane,removetheplasticwasher from the 7/8-inch (22mm) clamp shown in FIGURE 1.

5.Position right cane clamp around right back cane ensuring lever on clamp faces up and screw faces away from chair. Repeat on left side.

NOTE: Before tightening clamps with enclosed Allen Key, ensure both clamps are level and positioned high enough on back canes to support Back. Also check that bottom locks clear any chair obstructions. Back may need to be positioned higher, lower or the obstruction removed to operate bottom locks. Clamps can be readjusted once Back is in place.

UPPER SECTION

Installing Cane Clamps

Swivel Lever to

Lock and Unlock

Grooves		Cane Clamp
	Screw to Tighten
	Clamps to Cane.
	Screw should face
	away from Chair
	(Outwards).
Remove Plastic
Washer for 3/4-inch
(19mm)Canes	Back Extension

Wheelchair Back Cane

Top View - Installed on Right Wheelchair Cane

FIGURE1-INSTALLINGULTI-MATEAIRBACK

TOUPPERANDLOWERBACKCANES

1