Invacare Essential Cushion operating instructions Safety Summary, Introduction, Cushion Cover

EssentialTM Cushion

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the safe use of the Essential Cushion:

WARNING

DO NOT use this equipment without first reading and understanding these instructions. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions, and Instructions, contact distributor before at- tempting to use this equipment, otherwise, injury or damage may result.

Check all parts for shipping damage and test before use. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact the distributor for futher instructions.

The Essential Cushion IS NOT designed for use in the treatment of pressure sores or by individuals at risk of developing pressure sores.

Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions regarding weight re- lief, self-examination of the skin, or individual limi- tations and needs.

The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.

Make sure the hook and loop fastening straps are securely attached between the seating sur- face and cushion before using.

INTRODUCTION

The Essential Cushion is designed to provide both pelvic stability and comfort for the user. The cover is made from a water repellant fabric to protect the foam.

2.If the wheelchair has loop attachment strips, verify that the double sided hook strips are securely at- tached to the loop attachment strips on the bottom of the cushion.

NOTE: The zipper on the cushion should face rearward.

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

4.Secure the cushion to the seating surface, making sure that the double sided hook is securely attached to the strips of loop on the cushion cover and the chair.

WARNING

Make sure the hook and loop fastening straps are securely attached between the seating sur- face and cushion before using. If the cushion is not secured to the wheelchair seating surface, exercise caution when transferring in and out of the wheelchair.

5.If the wheelchair has hook attachment strips, remove the double sided hook strips from the cushion.

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

7.Secure the cushion to the seating surface, making sure that the strips of loop on the cushion cover are securely attached to the strips of hook on the chair.

Zipper Faces Rearward Cushion

ATTACHING THE CUSHION TO THE SEATING SURFACE (FIGURE 1)

The cushion attaches to the wheelchair seating sur- face using hook and loop fastening straps.

Cushion Cover

The bottom of the cushion cover is equipped with two

(2) strips of the loop portion of the fastening strap.

Attached to the loop portion are two(2) strips of double- sided hook.

Loop	Portion of				Front Of
Fastening Strap
					Cushion
(Attached				To
					Lines Up
Cushion)
					With The
					Front Of
Double			Sided		The
Hook		Portion of			Seating
Fastening			Strap		Surface
				Seating Surface

Wheelchair Seating Surface	FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING THE CUSHION TO THE
1. Determine whether the wheelchair seating surface
	SEATING SURFACE
has hook or loop attachment strips.

1