Neck Support or Headrest Installation

Reclining the Back

WARNING

The position of the back angle, rear wheels, seat depth and wheel locks, are directly related to wheelchair 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 Ultimate Back. Rear wheels may have to be repositioned rearward depending on the degree of re- cline. ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE using maximum amount of recline. 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 for- ward position, the amount of recline MUST be limited to prevent wheelchair from tip- ping onto anti-tippers.

The necessary back angle MUST be se- lected BEFORE repositioning the rear wheels forward.

NOTE: When optional neck support or headrest is used, remove carrying handle.

1.Remove cover.

2.Remove screw and carrying handle.

3.Refer to Neck Support or Headrest Instruction Sheet, for proper installation and adjustment.

4.Reinstall cover.

INSPECTION AND CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not continue to use this product if prob- lems are discovered. Corrective mainte- nance can be performed by or arranged through your equipment supplier.

Weekly visual inspection of parts includ- ing hardware, brackets, upholstery ma- terials, foams, and plastices for deforma- tion, corrosion, breakage, wear or com- pression.

Weekly check of fasteners to verify that all mechanical connections are secure.

	Back Angle	Rear Wheels	Seat Depth	Wheel Locks

Back Angle	●	✓	N/A	✓
Rear Wheels	✓	●	N/A	✓

Seat Depth	N/A	✓	●	✓
Wheel Locks	✓	✓	✓	●

NOTE: When adjusting a feature in the left hand col- umn, follow across the shaded area and refer to the

✓procedure to maintain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.

1.LocateblackknoblocatedonrearofUlti-MateAirBack.

2.Perform one (1) of the following:

a.INCREASE RECLINE ANGLE - Turn knob

COUNTERCLOCKWISE.

b.DECREASE RECLINE ANGLE - Turn knob

CLOCKWISE.

Cleaning Instructions

BACK ASSEMBLY.

Weekly cleaning with dampened cloth. Wipe entire sur- face.

COVER.

WARNING

The cover is designed to protect the foam against a user’s incontinence and to pro- vide fire retardency so the back must not be used without its cover. If the cover is torn, it must be replaced.

1.Can be machine washed and dried.

2.DO NOT use bleach.

NOTE: We recommend cleaning the cover on a regular basis.

FOAM.

If the back foam becomes contaminated because of in- continence, the foam should be replaced because the foam is absorbent and cannot be cleaned.