Invacare Adjustable Back Upholstery operating instructions Safety Summary

Adjustable Back Upholstery

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

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SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the safe and proper installation and use of the Oxygen Holder:

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT install this equipment without first read- ingandunderstandingthisinstructionsheet.Ifyou are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions and Instructions, contact a healthcare profes- sional,dealerortechnicalpersonnelifapplicable, before attempting to install this equipment - oth- erwise, injury or damage may occur.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely.

USER WARNINGS

After the adjustable back upholstery has been positioned to the end user’s individual needs, the hook and loop fasteners straps MUST be securely fastened before applying the back upholstery cover . The adjustable back should be checked whenever entering the chair to ensure that the hook and loop fasteners are securely fastened.

Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions regarding individual limitations and needs.

Astheneedsoftheindividualbecomemorecom- plex, the evaluation becomes more important.

ADJUSTABLE BACK UPHOLSTERY

The adjustable back upholstery is a new feature. It is a positioning device with numerous applications.

THE ADJUSTABLE TENSION STRAPS.

The straps can be adjusted to various levels of tension to accommodate individual end users. In a typical scenario, the bottom two (2) straps can be adjusted tightly to sup- port and/or assist the extensor muscles.

The top two (2) straps would be left looser to allow the upper body to lean back over the upholstery to fight grav- ity. This configuration may enable the back canes to be lowered for a quad. In another instance, you might loosen all of the straps and allow the end user to sink all the way back into the chair. Every person will be different. Let the therapist experiment with different positions and then decide. It is easy to change.

THE BACK UPHOLSTERY COVER (FIGURE 1)

The back upholstery cover is designed for three (3) rea- sons:

The first is as a modesty cover to prevent one’s posterior from protruding out of the chair.

The second is to keep the cushion from sliding out the back of the chair.

The third is as a sacral support depending upon how far or tight the flap is pulled under the seat cushion.

Removing Non-Adjustable Tension Back Upholstery

1.Cut cable tie that secures back upholstery to tab on axle mounting place.

2.Remove lock nut and button head cap screws that secure cane handles to frame tube.

3.Remove cane handles from frame tube.

4.Remove phillips head screws that secure upholstery to cane handles.

5.Remove upholstery from cane tubes.

Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery

1.Slide one (1) cane handle into each section (anchor loop/adjuster strap) of the adjustable back upholstery with grommet hole facing the rear of the chair.

2.Secure adjustable back upholstery to cane handles with mounting screws.

3.Set each cane in frame tube at desired height.

4.Threadscrewfromtheoutsideoftheframetubethrough cane handle and securely tighten with locknut.

NOTE: Clean upholstery with warm water and mild de- tergent to remove superficial soil.

5.Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor loop and adjust back upholstery. Secure with hook and loop fasteners.

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