Invacare Pro Series Installing Fabric Clothing Guards Figure, U P H O L S T E R Y, Upholstery

Phillips

Screw,

D-ring

Star

Wheel

Nylon Cord

Fastening Straps

Seat Upholstery

Phillips Screw, D-ring

Cord Lock

UPHOLSTERY PROCEDURE 2

For individuals who have fixed kyphotic spine, the backrest can be adjusted to allow for an increased recline while providing increased contact and support of the back (FIGURE 9).

FIGURE 9

INSTALLING FABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS (FIGURE 11)

1.Remove the seat cushion, if necessary.

2.Secure the fastening straps of the fabric clothing protectors to the seat upholstery.

3.Reinstall the seat cushion, if necessary.

4.Remove the two (2) phillips screws that secure the back upholstery to the back canes.

5.Position the D-rings on the mounting holes in the back canes.

6.Reinstall the two (2) phillips screws and securely tighten.

7.Run the nylon cord evenly through the two (2) D- rings.

8.Run the nylon cord through the cord lock.

U P H O L S T E R Y

The height of the backrest and the amount of control pro-	9.	Push star wheel into cord lock to hold the nylon
		cord in place.
vided by the adjustable tension upholstery will vary de-
pending on the abilities of the user. An active paraplegic	10.	Tie a knot in the nylon cord and cut the excess, if
(SCI) may require minimal back height which adds pos-		desired.
terior stability to the pelvis and lets the trunk assume a
natural balance over the top edge of the wheelchair uphol-		Fabric Clothing
stery. A less active para (with a higher level of injury) or a		Guard
quadriplegic may require a higher backrest with an in-

creased level of recline (FIGURE 10).

FIGURE 10

The effect of back support and the angle of the backrest are interconnected. Changes to one often requires change to the other if optimal support and balance are to be achieved. Use of a wheelchair with adjustable tension upholstery can significantly increase function, postural condition, balance and comfort.

FIGURE 11 - INSTALLING

FABRIC CLOTHING GUARDS

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