BACK/SEAT
PROCEDURE 6 | BACK/SEAT |
INSTALLING THE SEAT CUSHION (FIGURE 8)
WARNING
The seat cushion IS NOT designed for use in the treatment of pressure sores or by individuals at risk of developing pressure sores.
Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions regarding weight relief,
Make sure the hook and loop fastening strips are securely attached between the seat pan and cushion before using.
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 without its cover. If the cover is torn, it must be replaced.
Machine wash cold. Gentle cycle. Mild detergent. NO fabric softeners or bleach. Tumble dry low or air dry. Warm or hot water or high dryer heat will reduce flame retardancy.
Wipe down surfaces with a slightly dampened cloth. DO NOT submerge cushion in water. If cushion foam becomes contaminated because of incontinence, it should be replaced beause the foam is absorbent and cannot be cleaned.
1.Perform one (1) of the following:
A.FLUSH MOUNT SEAT PAN - Position the cushion with the flap toward the REAR of the seat pan.
B.DROP MOUNT SEAT PAN - Position the cushion with the flap toward the FRONT of the seat pan.
2.Ensure the strips of loop fastener are on the underside of the cushion.
3.Align the front edge of the cushion with the front edge of the seat pan.
NOTE: Ensure the cushion is centered on the seat pan. Otherwise the hook and loop fastening strips will not engage properly.
WARNING
Make sure the hook and loop fastening straps are securely attached between the seat pan and cushion before using.
4.Secure the cushion to the seat pan, making sure that the strips of loop fastener on the cushion are securely attached to the strips of hook fastener on the seat pan.
Flap
Cushion
Strip of Loop Fastener
(Attached To Underside
of Cushion)
Strip of Hook Fastener
(Attached To Top of Seat Pan)
WHEELCHAIR Seat Pan
REAR
Front Of Cushion Lines Up With
the Front Of the Seat Pan
NOTE: Flush mount seat pan shown.
WHEELCHAIR
FRONT
FIGURE 8 - INSTALLING THE SEAT CUSHION
Solara™ | 44 | Part No. 1080556 Rev. I |
