Invacare Comfort-Mate Extra / Comfort-Mate Extra Base operating instructions Safety Summary

Comfort-Mate Extra / Comfort-Mate Extra Base

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for fur- ther instruction.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the safe and proper installation of the Comfort Mate Extra/ Comfort Mate Extra Base.

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT install this equipment without first read- ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If you 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

Skin condition should be checked frequently af- ter the installation of any new seat.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The best way to avoid problems related to pressure sores is to understand their causes and your role in a skin man- agement program. The Comfort-Mate Extra Cushion and Base are NOT designed for prevention of pressure sores.

Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have questions regarding individual limitations and needs. As your needs become more complex, the seat evalua- tion becomes more important.

All seats should be selected carefully. Working with your therapist, and physician is the best way to assure that a seat choice matches your individual needs.

ATTACHING/REMOVING CUSHION TO/FROM SEATING SURFACE (FIGURE 1)

The cushion attaches to the wheelchair seating surface using hook and loop fastening strips. The bottom of the cushion cover is equipped with loop fastening strips. At- tached to the loop fastening strips are double sided hook fastening strips. Refer to the chart below to determine the number of hook and loop fastening strips per cushion.

Cushion Width	Loop Strips	Hook Strips
14 - 19 inches	3	2
20 - 22 inches	4	2

NOTE: To remove the seat from a seating surface, re- verse the following procedures.

NOTE: The seating surface can be one (1) of the follow-

ing: Seat upholstery, drop base or seat pan.

WARNING

Make sure the hook and loop fastening strips are securely attached to the seating surface and to the seat BEFORE using. If the seating surface does NOT have hook or loop fastening strips, use cau- tion when transferring in and out of the wheel- chair otherwise the cushion may shift.

1.Determine whether the wheelchair seating surface has hook or loop fastening strips.

2.Perform one (1) of the following:

If the wheelchair seating surface has:

A.LOOP FASTENING STRIPS - verify that the double sided hook fastening strips are securely attached to the loop fastening strips on the bot- tom of the cushion.

B.HOOKFASTENINGSTRIPS-removethedouble sided hook fastening strips from the cushion.

INTRODUCTION

Comfort-Mate Extra Cushion

The Comfort-Mate Extra is designed to provide comfort and support with features such as molded contour shap- ing, dual layer foam, and water resistant coating.

Cushion Cover

The outer cover is made from a water repellant fabric to protect the foam. The cover bottom is fabricated from a waterproof, non-skid fabric. Regular cleaning and inspec- tion of the cover is recommended. Refer to SEAT IN- SPECTION AND CLEANING in this instruction sheet.

C.NO HOOK OR LOOP FASTENING STRIPS - remove the double sided hook fastening strips from the bottom of the cushion.

NOTE: The zipper on the cushion should face the back of the chair.

3.Align the front edge of the cushion with the front edge of the seating surface.

4.Place the cushion on the wheelchair seating sur- face. If necessary make sure that the hook and loop fastening strips are securely connected.

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