Invacare Air Back Installing ULTI-MATE AIR Back to Lower Back Canes Figures 1, Wheelchair Cane

INSTALLING ULTI-MATE AIR BACK TO LOWER BACK CANES (FIGURES 1 AND 2)

1.Unlock levers on cane clamps exposing grooves completely (FIGURE 1).

2.Hold Ulti-Mate Air Back in front of canes and rest both back extensions into grooves of cane clamps (FIG- URE 1).

3.To lock Ulti-Mate Air Back extensions into position, closeleversoncaneclampsuntiltheycoverthegroove intheBackextension.Iftheydonot,loosenthescrews and align the grooves then retighten (FIGURE 1).

4.To secure lower portion of Ulti-Mate Air Back to back canes,standbehindwheelchairandlocateleverswith black knobs. Push levers inwards then pull them upwards until one extension on each side retracts (FIGURE 2).

5.Position Back so curve of retractable extensions hug canes (FIGURE 2).

6.Lock retractable extensions around canes by push- ing black knobs down then outwards (FIGURE 2).

NOTE: If distance from lower extensions to canes is too long or short, unzip the back cover and locate screws that hold adjustable extension plates in place. Loosen screws and slide extension plate right or left to adjust position. Retighten screws (FIGURE 2).

7.WhenUlti-MateAirBackissecurelyfastenedtocanes, transfer client to wheelchair.

LOWER SECTION Wheelchair Cane

Adjustable Extension Plates

Unlocked Position

Lever

Locked Position

Retractable Extension

FIGURE2-INSTALLING ULTI-MATEAIR

BACKTOLOWERBACKCANES

USE OF ULTI-MATE AIR BACK

Achieving Customized Fit (FIGURE 3)

1.Ensure Back is at right height to provide client with desired support. If height adjustments are necessary, loosen cane clamps and reposition up or down.

2.To achieve a snug lateral fit, locate two (2) air pumps fastenedoneithersideofUlti-MateAirBack.Squeeze pumps to inflate air pockets contained within each lateral support.

NOTE: If your Ulti-Mate Air Back contains an optional lumbar air pocket, squeeze air pump located on middle portion of Back to inflate. DO NOT over inflate.

3.To deflate air pockets, press small black button (release valve) located at base of each air pump.

Press Button to	Squeeze Pump to
Deflate	Inflate

FIGURE 3 - ACHIEVING CUSTOMIZED FIT

4.To conceal lateral air pumps from view, push them through slot in cover.

NOTE: Conceal lumbar air pump by placing it into pocket located at top central portion of Back.

5.You may reposition air pockets. They are attached to inner shell with hook and loop fasteners and can be repositioned up, down or sideways. To make adjust- ments:

a.Remove Ulti-Mate Air Back from wheelchair.

b.Unzip and remove cover (NOTE: Cover can be removed without removing hardware.).

c.Liftupfoamcushiontomakedesiredadjustments.

d.Reinstall cover.

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