8.If the wheelchair seating surface has neither hook or loop attachment strips, remove the double sided hook from the bottom of the cover.
9.Align the front edge of the cushion with the front edge of the seating surface.
10.Place the cushion on the wheelchair seating surface.
CLEANING
CAUTION
The cover is designed to protect the foam against a user’s incontinence and to provide fire retardency so the cushion must not be used with- out its cover. If the cover is torn, it must be re- placed.
USE OF THE ESSENTIAL CUSHION
If the user finds the cushion uncomfortable or finds it difficult to maintain a stable position, the following checks should be made:
1.If the user weighs more than 252 lbs. (114 kg), verify that he or she is not compressing the foam such that it is not providing support and pressure relief.
2.Verify that the cushion is oriented properly. The back of the molded foam is marked with the word,"BACK". When the cover is properly installed, the zipper will be at the back.
3.If the cushion is old, it may not be capable of provid- ing support and should be replaced.
Cover
CAUTION
Machine wash cold. Gentle cycle. Mild deter- gent. NO fabric softeners or bleach. Tumble dry low or air dry.
Cushion
CAUTION
Wipe down surfaces with a slightly dampened cloth. DO NOT submerge cushion in water.Ifcush- ion foam becomes contaminated because of incontinence, it should be replaced beause the foam is absorbent and cannot be cleaned.
UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED WARRANTY
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of our products and does not affect statutory rights.
Invacare UK / Invacare Service Representative warrants the foam cushion to be free from de- fects for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. The cushion cover is warranted for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase. With regard to the original puchaser/user only, Invacare UK /Invacare Service Representative warrants its metal fabricated hardware com- ponents to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product except any wood, foam plastic or upholstered components. If within such warranty period the product shall be proven to Invacare UK’s / Invacare Service Representative reasonable satisfac- tion to be defective, it shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare UK’s / Invacare Service Repre- sentative option ; Invacare UK’s / Invacare Service Representative sole obligation, and your ex- clusive remedy under this warranty being limited to such repair or replacement.
For warranty service, please contact Invacare UK’s Service Department / Invacare Service Rep- resentative during normal working hours. Upon receiving notice of an alleged defect in a prod- uct, Invacare UK / Invacare Service Representative will issue a serialized return authorization. The product shall then be returned to either Invacare plant or service center as specified by Invacare UK / Invacare Service Representative. Defective component part(s) must be returned for war- ranty inspection using the serial number as identification within thirty (30) days of return authoriza- tion date. DO NOT return products to our factory without prior consent.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND SHALL NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE, PRODUCTS MODI- FIED WITHOUT INVACARE’S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFI- CATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS) OR TO PRODUCTS DAM- AGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE UK / INVACARE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
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