Invacare Mobility Aid Adjustable Back Upholstery User Manual

Adjustable Back Upholstery

Assembly,Installation and Operating Instructions

The top two (2) straps would be left looser to allow the

upper body to lean back over the upholstery to fight grav-

ity. This configuration may enable the back canes to be

loweredforaquad. Inanotherinstance, youmightloosen

all of the straps and allow the end user to sink all the way

back into the chair. Every person will be different. Let the

therapist experiment with different positions and then

decide. It is easy to change.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of

damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for fur-

ther instructions.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the

safe and proper installation and use of the Oxygen

Holder:

THE BACK UPHOLSTERY COVER

(FIGURE 1)

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT insta ll this e quipme nt without first re a d-

ing a nd understa nding this instruction sheet. If you

a re una ble to unde rsta nd the Wa rnings, Ca utions

a nd Instruc tions, c onta c t a he a lthc a re profe s-

siona l, dea ler or technica l personnel if a pplica ble,

be fore a tte mpting to insta ll this e quipme nt - oth-

e rwise , injury or da ma ge ma y oc c ur.

The back upholstery cover is designed for three (3) rea-

sons:

The first is as a modesty cover to prevent one’s posterior

from protruding out of the chair.

The second is to keep the cushion from sliding out the

back of the chair.

The third is as a sacral support depending upon how far

or tight the flap is pulled under the seat cushion.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-

FORE use , ma ke sure tha t a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re

is tighte ne d se c ure ly.

Rem oving Non-Adjustable Tension Back

Upholstery

USER WARNINGS

1. Cut cable tie that secures back upholstery to tab on

axle mounting place.

Afte r the a djusta ble ba c k upholste ry ha s be e n

positione d to the e nd use r’s individua l ne e ds, the

hook a nd loop fa ste ne rs stra ps MUST be se c ure ly

fa ste ne d be fore a pplying the ba c k upholste ry

c ove r . The a djusta ble ba c k should be c he c ke d

whe ne ve r e nte ring the c ha ir to e nsure tha t the

hook a nd loop fa ste ne rs a re se c ure ly fa ste ne d.

2. Remove lock nut and button head cap screws that

secure cane handles to frame tube.

3. Remove cane handles from frame tube.

4. Remove phillips head screws that secure upholstery

to cane handles.

Your thera pist a nd physicia n should be consulted

if you ha ve a ny que stions re ga rding individua l

limita tions a nd ne e ds.

5. Remove upholstery from cane tubes.

Installing Adjustable Back Upholstery

As the needs of the individua l become more com-

plex, the eva lua tion becomes more importa nt.

1. Slide one (1) cane handle into each section (anchor

loop/adjuster strap) of the adjustable back upholstery

with grommet hole facing the rear of the chair.

ADJ USTABLE BACK UPHOLSTERY

2. Secure adjustable back upholstery to cane handles

with mounting screws.

The adjustable back upholstery is a new feature. It is a

positioning device with numerous applications.

3. Set each cane in frame tube at desired height.

4. Threadscrewfromtheoutsideoftheframetubethrough

cane handle and securely tighten with locknut.

THE ADJ USTABLE TENSION

STRAPS.

NOTE: Clean upholstery with warm water and mild de-

tergent to remove superficial soil.

The straps can be adjusted to various levels of tension to

accommodate individual end users. In a typical scenario,

the bottom two (2) straps can be adjusted tightly to sup-

port and/or assist the extensor muscles.

5. Slip adjuster straps through corresponding anchor

loop and adjust back upholstery. Secure with hook

and loop fasteners.

When using a non-adjustable flat backrest, the top por- The best point of control for the pelvis is near the Poste-

tion of the upholstery will usually push the trunk forward rior Superior Iliac Spine (P.S.I.S). The upper trunk should

of the center of gravity over the pelvis. To maintain the be relined until a balance posture is achieved, approxi-

trunk in the upright posture, the user must have and use mately 10 to 15 degrees (FIGURE 5).

the back extensor musculature, or add tilt or recline to

backrest (FIGURE 3).

10-15° Angle

P.S.I.S.

FIGURE 3

FIGURE 5

When using adjustable upholstery, it is possible to tighten

Forindividualswhohavefixedkyphoticspine, thebackrest

the lower portion of the backrest which assists in main-

can be adjusted to allow for an increased recline while

taining a neutral pelvis. The upper portion can then be

providingincreasedcontactandsupportoftheback(FIG-

adjusted to follow the natural curvature of the spine bring-

URE 6).

ing the trunk back over the pelvis in a position of balance

relative to the center of gravity (FIGURE 4).

Adjust Backrest

to Conform to

Fixed Kyphotic

Deformity

Open Seat to Back

Angle If Possible

FIGURE 6

FIGURE 4

The effect of back support and the angle of the backrest

areinterconnected. Changestooneoftenrequireschange

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

control, balance and comfort.

The height of the backrest and the amount of control pro-

vided by the adjustable tension upholstery will vary de-

pending on the abilities of the user. An active paraplegic

(SCI)mayrequireaminimalbackheightwhichaddspos-

terior stability to the pelvis and lets the trunk assume a

natural balance over the top edge of the wheelchair up-

holstery. A less active para (with a high level of injury) or a

quadriplegic may require a higher backrest with an in-

creased level of recline (FIGURE 7).

Para

Quad

FIGURE 7

Back

Upholstery

Cover

Back

Upholstery

Anchor

Back

Upholstery

Adjuster

FIGURE 8

ADJ USTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 8)

Hook

And Loop

Adjuster

Nylon

Back

Cover

Adjustable Back

Assembly

Back

Seat

Back

Height

Width

Anchor

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Packaging and Carton

Instruction Sheet

Poly Bag

Carton

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40131X0110

Back Upholstery Hardware Kit

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NOTES

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LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE

TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.

This wa rra nty is e xte nde d only to the origina l purc ha se r/use r of our produc ts.

This wa rra nty give s you spe c ific le ga l rights a nd you ma y a lso ha ve othe r le ga l rights whic h va ry from

sta te to sta te .

Inva ca re wa rra nts its product to be free from defects in ma teria ls a nd workma nship for one (1) yea r for

the origina l purcha ser. If within such wa rra nty period a ny such product sha ll be proven to be defective,

such product sha ll be repa ired or repla ced, a t Inva ca re's option. This wa rra nty does not include a ny

la bor or shipping cha rges incurred in repla cement pa rt insta lla tion or repa ir of a ny such product. Inva ca re's

sole obliga tion a nd your exclusive remedy under this wa rra nty sha ll be limited to such repa ir a nd/or

re pla c e me nt.

For wa rra nty se rvic e , ple a se c onta c t the de a le r from whom you purc ha se d your Inva c a re produc t. In

the e ve nt you do not re c e ive sa tisfa c tory wa rra nty se rvic e , ple a se write dire c tly to Inva c a re a t the

a ddre ss on the ba c k c ove r. Provide de a le r's na me , a ddre ss, mode l numbe r, da te of purc ha se , indi-

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Invacare Corporation will issue a return authorization. The defective unit or parts must be returned for warranty

inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty (30) days of return authoriza-

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ARE.

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THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

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