Invacare Essential User Manual

Invacare

®

Essential

™

Series Seating Products

Invacare

®

Essential

™

Series
Seating
Products

Invacare®Essential™Cushion

Model no. EC

• Molded polyurethane foam provides

comfort and durability

• Waterproof cover protects foam from

moisture

• Non-slip bottom with hook and loop

fasteners keeps cushion securely in place

Invacare

®

Essential

™

Series Cushions

2

Invacare®Comfort-Mate
Extra Cushion

Model no. CMEX

• Comfortable, molded dual-firmness

polyurethane foam promotes good postural
position

• Moisture-proof coating seals and protects

foam from moisture; easily wipes clean

• Water-proof cover removes for laundering

• Beveled sides allow cushion to be used

easily with Infinity

™

Drop Base

Invacare®Single Density Cushion

Model no. SD

• Contoured deformation cut foam provides

comfort and stability

• Available in over 100 custom sizes

• Waterproof cover with non-slip bottom

Invacare®Personal Seat VF™Cushion

Model no. PSVF

• Anatomically molded polyurethane foam base

provides postural support and pressure
redistribution

• Visco-elastic foam in ischial relief area protects

sensitive bony prominences

• Very lightweight and low maintenance

• Moisture-proof coating seals and protects foam

from moisture; easily wipes clean

• Water-resistant cover removes easily for

laundering

Cushion Thickness
A Height at rear (adductor) 2"
B Height at rear (center) 1.5"
C Height at front 2.5"
Cushion weight approximately 2 lb.

Cushion Thickness
A Height at adductor 3.25"
B Height at abductor 2.25"
C Height at rear 2"
Cushion weight approximately 2 lb.

Cushion Thickness
A Height at adductor 2.625"
B Height at abductor 3.0"
C Height at rear 1.75"
D Height at leg trough 2.25"
Cushion weight approximately 2.3 lb.

Cushion Thickness
A Height at adductor 4.0"
B Height at abductor 4.0"
C Height at rear 3.5"
D Height at leg trough 3.0"
Cushion weight approximately 3 lb.

C

B

D

A

C

A

B

Invacare®Essential™Series: Simple seating
solutions for comfort, fit and function.

F

or clients with mild to moderate
seating needs, the Invacare

®

Essential

™

Series Cushions offer a wide range of
simple but highly functional solutions.
Essential and Single Density cushions are
designed to provide stability and comfort at
an affordable price. The Invacare

®

Comfort­Mate Extra cushion goes one step further
with a comfortable, molded design and a
durable moisture-proof coating. For clients
considered to be at higher risk of skin
breakdown, the Invacare

®

Personal Seat VF™is
an anatomically molded cushion with sensitive
visco-elastic foam ischial relief.

B

A

C

Invacare®Personal Back™10
Foam-In-Place Kit

Model nos. PBRF, PBTF, PPRF, PPTF

• Provides support and positioning

for a more customized fit

• Foam-in-Place backs can be

molded to the user’s shape in
minutes

• Molded insert easily removes for

modification or remolding to meet
the client’s changing needs

Invacare

®

Essential

™

Series Backs

3

Invacare®Personal Back™10 Plus

Model nos. PPR, PPT

• Deeper lateral contouring provides increased midline

support without interfering with upper extremity range
of motion

• Often recommended when using foam-in-place kit

• Available in Regular and Tall heights

• Lightweight aluminum shell

• Waterproof, breathable outer cover

Invacare®Personal Back™10

Model nos. PBR, PBT

• Contoured to provide moderate midline support

• Available in regular and tall heights

• Lightweight aluminum shell

• Waterproof, breathable outer cover

T

he newly re-designed Invacare

®

Essential

™

Series Backs combine simplicity of design

with effectiveness of application.The highly

popular Personal Backs continue to provide the

comfort, postural support and spinal alignment

that you have come to expect; however, the new

backs are now more easily installed and adjusted.

The new Quick Set™hardware features self-

adjusting cane clamps and a quick release knob

for easy removal of the backs. The Personal

Back™10 shells also have been redesigned for

increased comfort and stability. The Personal

Back™10 Plus laterals have been redesigned for

increased ease of upper extremity movement.

All new Personal Back10 backs feature a built-in

headrest mounting pattern, angle adjustment

plate, and come standard with comfortable

polyurethane foam.Viscoelastic foam may be

ordered for added comfort at no extra charge.

Quick Set™ hardware allows for
installation and adjustment of
the Personal Back10 backs in
less than 10 minutes!

Invacare®Quick Set

™

Hardware

• Multiple depth and recline

adjustments can be made while
client is seated

• Seat angle adjustability from 0 to 30

degrees

• Self-adjusting cane clamps eliminate

need to remember back cane
tubing diameter

Invacare Corporation

www.invacare.com

USA

One Invacare Way
Elyria, Ohio
44035-4190
[phone]

Canada

570 Matheson Blvd. E.
Unit 8
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 4G4 Canada
[phone]

Invacare, Contour U and
Silhouette are registered
trademarks and Essential,
Infinity, Personal Seat VF,
Personal Back10, Personal
Back10 Plus, Quick Set
and Yes, you can. are
trademarks of Invacare
Corporation.
Specifications are subject
to change without
notification.

© 2003
Invacare Corporation

Form No. 01-320
Rev. 02/03

ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTS

Model nos. A) HR02S; B) HR03S; C)
HR04S; D) HR01S

• Contoured head and neck

supports available in four
styles

• Dual-ball swivel hardware

for multi-plane adjustment

• Durable steel reinforced

polyurethane pads - easily
wipe clean

FOAM-IN-PLACE KIT

Model no. FP64A

• Easy-to-use kit provides

custom-molded foam
insert in minutes

• Can be used with Personal

Back/Personal Back Plus

BASIC HEADREST

Model no. BSNC, BSNA

• Padded to provide

comfortable occipital
support

• Horizontal and vertical

adjustable hardware

• Outer cover easily removes

for laundering

B

C

D

A

CUSHION REPAIR KIT

Model no. CRK

• Moisture-proof sealant

allows easy repair of
coated products after
modification

• Suggested for coated

cushions (Comfort­Mate Extra, Personal Seat
VF, Silhouette

®

and

ContourU

®

)

Seat Accessories

Belts and Straps

Miscellaneous

CUSHION RIGIDIZER

Model no. CR

• Molded plastic solid-seat

insert, very lightweight with
slim profile

• Eliminates hammock effect

of sling upholstery

• Securely attaches to the

cushion bottom inside the
cover

INFINITY™DROP BASE

Model no. IDB

• Width adjustable: Three

sizes fit wheelchairs from 14"
to 22" wide

• Height/Angle adjustable:

Up to 2" of drop provided

• Portable quick-release

hardware allows easy
removal of base from
wheelchair

FULL TRAY - SLIDE-ON
MOUNT

Model no. LT02A

• Nearly unbreakable clear

polyester resin tray surface

• Width adjustable mounting

hardware securely fastens
tray to chair arm pads

• Molded-in rim helps keep

items on tray

HALF TRAY ­SWINGAWAY

Model no. LTUL, LTUR

• Nearly unbreakable clear

polycarbonate tray surface

• Tray securely bolts to

wheelchair armrest

• Tray easy to swing away

when not in use

Lap Trays

Headrests

A

C

D

B

Accessories and Options

BELTS AND STRAPS

A) SSSM, SSMD, SSLG

• Three sizes of shoulder

supports fit child, junior
and adult

B) BPSSM, BPSMD, BPSLG

• Three sizes of padded lap

belts fit child, junior and
adult - Pinch release buckles

C) SB05

• Push-button style release

provides secure attachment

D) 4PTSM, 4PTMD, 4PTLG

• Three sizes of four-point lap

belts to fit child, junior and
adult - Push button release
buckle

FULL TRAY - HOOK AND
LOOP MOUNT

Model no. LTACL, LTCCL

• Nearly unbreakable clear

polycarbonate tray surface

• Easily attaches to chair

armrest with hook and loop
straps

• Removable trim allows

thorough cleaning

‘‘Invacare says ‘Yes, you can™,’
and I couldn’t have said it
better myself.’’

HEADREST MOUNTING

• Pre-drilled mounting

pattern is standard
feature to easily mount
headrests to the
Personal Back10 backs