Invacare DBPA, DBA manual Drop Base, Safety Summary, Product Description, Assembly Figure

DROP BASE

Installation,Assembly and Operation Instructions

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact equipment sup- plier for further instruction.

SAFETY SUMMARY

WARNING

DO NOT use this equipment without first reading and understanding these instruc- tions. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions, and Instructions, con- tact equipment supplier before attempt- ing to use this equipment, otherwise, in- jury or damage may result.

The best way to avoid problems related to pressure sores is to understand their causes and your role in a skin manage- ment program.

Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions re- garding weight relief, self-examination of the skin, or individual limitations and needs.

Skin condition should be checked very frequently after the provision of any new cushion.

Make sure that ALL hardware are tight at ALL times.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The Drop Base is designed to provide stable base of support for the individual who uses a seat cushion in the wheelchair. Using the Drop Base on certain chairs may allow the seat cushion to be recessed up to three

(3)inches (7.5 cm). The angle of the Drop Base can be changed using the adjustable mounting clips. The Drop Base lowers seat cushion height for improved fit under tables or desks and improves foot propulsion.

The Drop Base is manufactured with universal crossbrace cut-outs which allows the Drop Base to fit most Invacare Manual (Model DBA) and Power Wheelchairs (Model DBPA).

Adjustable height mounting clips allow for changes of depth or angle in the field and also can be used for clinical evaluation.

Drop base mounting clips come in two (2) diameters, 7/8-inch (22mm) and 1-inch (25mm). These allow the base to interface with wheelchairs that have different seat rail diameters.

ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 1)

Remove the Drop Base, mounting clips and L-shaped brackets from the packaged container.

NOTE: The mounting clips can be positioned upward or downward depending on the amount of drop required.

Adjustable Mounting Clips

1.Attach the L-shaped brackets to the mounting clips using the hardware provided.

2.Usenutsandboltsprovidedandattachmountingclips/ L-shaped bracket to Drop Base plate.

3.Place the Drop Base between the wheelchair seat rails with the cut-out of the Drop Base positioned over the crossbraces of the chair. Snap the Drop Base into place.

NOTE: The amount of drop available on each wheelchair varies depending on style of wheelchair (Hemi-height ver- sus Standard height). On some wheelchairs, the crossframe may hit the Drop Base preventing maximum drop.

WARNING

Always test to see that the drop base is properly and securely locked in place before using.

Make certain ALL screws and nuts are tight at all times.

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