MAINTENANCE

PROCEDURE 5

Installing/Removing Adjustable Positioning Pad (UNIBACK ONLY) (FIGURE 3)

INSTALLING.

1.Lift the top flap up and pull the bottom flap down on the back cushion cover.

2.Grasp the cushion and pull upwards to remove the cushion from the back.

3.Align the fastening strips on the adjustable positioning pad with the fastening strips on the back cushion foam as shown in FIGURE 3.

4.Press the adjustable positioning pad firmly against the back cushion foam to secure.

5.Install the back cushion onto the Infinity Back. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING CUSHIONS in PROCE- DURE 2 of this manual.

NOTE: The adjustable positioning pad may be adjusted to different heights according to the needs of the user. It may be necessary to trim the adjustable positioning pad to fit the wheelchair or the user.

NOTE: It may be necessary to place the user in the wheelchair with the back cushion installed to determine the final location of the adjustable positioning pad.

REMOVING.

1.Lift the top flap up and pull the bottom flap down on the back cushion cover.

2.Grasp the cushion and pull upwards to remove the cushion from the back.

3.Grasp the adjustable positioning pad and pull to re- lease the fastening strips.

4.Install the back cushion onto the Infinity Back. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING CUSHIONS in PROCE- DURE 2 of this manual.

INSPECTION

WARNING

DO NOT continue to use this product if any of the following problems as de- scribed are discovered. Corrective main- tenance can be performed at or ar- ranged through your equipment supplier.

1.Initially and once a week, visually inspect all parts, including hardware, upholstery materials, foams (if accessible), and plastics for deformation, corrosion, breakage, wear and/or compression.

2.Check ALL fasteners weekly to ensure that mechani- cal connections are secure.

WARNING

Skin condition should be checked very fre- quently after the installation and use of any new seating system.

CLEANING

Cover

1. Machine wash the covers once a week.

CAUTION

MACHINE WASH back cover and lateral support covers in cold water on gentle cycle using a mild detergent. DO NOT use fabric softeners or bleach. DO NOT ma- chine dry. Air dry ONLY. DO NOT dry in sun.

Foam

If the back cushion foam becomes contaminated because of moisture, the back cushion should be replaced imme- diately.

M A I N T E N A N C E

Back

Top Flap

Cushion

 

Adjustable

Positioning

Pad

Back

Fastening

Cushion

Strips

Foam

Bottom Flap

FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING/REMVOING

ADJUSTABLE POSITIONING PAD

 

(UNIBACK ONLY)

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