Invacare Back Support Mobility Aid User Manual


 
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PROCEDURE 5
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MAINTENANCE
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.
Bottom Flap
Adjustable
Positioning
Pad
Fastening
Strips
Top Flap
Back
Cushion
Back
Cushion
Foam
FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING/REMVOING
ADJUSTABLE POSITIONING PAD
(UNIBACK ONLY)
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.