Invacare Absolute Cushion User Manual

Absolute™ Cushion

Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use.

Contact carrier/dealer for further instruction.

Safety Summary

To ensure the safe installation, operation and use of the Absolute Cushion, these
instructions MUST be followed:

 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 attempting 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 further instructions.

The Absolute 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 relief, self-examination of the skin, or individual limitations
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 surface and cushion before using.

Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in
conjunction with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other
manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended
for use with Invacare products.

 INSTALLATION WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure all
attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may
occur.

Introduction

The Absolute cushion is designed to provide both pelvic stability and comfort for
the user. The cover is made from a water repellent fabric to protect the foam.

For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services,

please visit www.invacare.com

Part No 1078995 1 Absolute™ Cushion

Attaching the Cushion to the Seating Surface

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 1.

The cushion attaches to the wheelchair seating surface using hook and loop
fastening straps.

Cushion Cover

The bottom of the cushion cover is equipped with two strips of the loop portion of
the fastening strap.

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

Wheelchair Seating Surface

1. Determine whether the wheelchair seating surface has hook or loop attachment
strips.

2. If the wheelchair has loop attachment strips, verify that the double sided hook
strips are securely attached 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 surface 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.

8. If the wheelchair seating surface has neither hook or loop attachment strips,
remove the double sided hook from the bottom of the cover.

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

10. Place the cushion on the wheelchair seating surface.

Absolute™ Cushion 2 Part No 1078995

Zipper Faces Rearward

Loop Portion of

Fastening Strap

(Attached to Cushion)

Cushion

Front of Cushion Lines

Up With the Front of

the Seating Surface

Double Sided Hook

Portion of Fastening Strap

FIGURE 1 Attaching the Cushion to the Seating Surface

Seating Surface

Use of the Absolute Cushion

If the user finds the cushion uncomfortable or finds it difficult to maintain a stable
position, the following checks should be made:

1. If the user weighs more than 250 lbs. (113.4 kg), verify that he or she is not
compressing the foam such that it is not providing support and pressure relief.

2. Verify that the cushion is oriented properly. The back of the molded foam is
marked with the word,ʺBACKʺ. When the cover is properly installed, the
zipper will be at the back.

3. If the cushion is old, it may not be capable of providing support and should be
replaced.

Cover

CAUTION

The cover is designed to protect the foam against a user’s incontinence and
to provide fire retardency so the cushion must not be used without its cover.
If the cover is torn, it must be replaced.

Cleaning

CAUTION

Machine wash cold. Gentle cycle. Mild detergent. NO fabric softeners or
bleach. Tumble dry low or air dry.

Part No 1078995 3 Absolute™ Cushion

Cushion

CAUTION

Wipe down surfaces with a slightly dampened cloth. DO NOT submerge
cushion in water. If cushion foam becomes contaminated because of
incontinence, it should be replaced because the foam is absorbent and cannot
be cleaned.

Absolute™ Cushion 4 Part No 1078995

UNITED STATES LIMITED

WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH
FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which

vary from state to state.
Invacare warrants its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for

the period of one (1) year of use by original purchaser. All covers are warranted for 90
days only. If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective,
such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This warranty does not
include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of
any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this
warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.

For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare
product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write
directly to Invacare at the address on the back cover. Provide dealer's name, address,
model number, and the date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product
is serialized, indicate the serial number.

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 authorization date. DO NOT return
products to our factory without our prior consent. C.O.D. shipments will be refused;
please prepay shipping charges.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT
APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN
REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT,
IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, COMMERCIAL OR
INSTITUTIONAL USE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS
WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION
THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS
DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE
SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY
CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION
WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT
APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE
TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY
OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF
ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS
CONTAINED HEREIN, THE APPLICATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS
WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN. INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL
LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.

Part No 1078995 5 Absolute™ Cushion