Invacare Infinity LoBack Support User Manual

Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

TMTM

Infinity LoBack Support

DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR.

USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

SPECIAL NOTES/T ABLE OF CONTENTS

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WARNING

THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A

QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.

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DO NOT INST ALL OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST

READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE

UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND

INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL,

DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE

A TTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHER WISE

INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESUL T.

SPECIAL NOTES

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WARNING/CAUTION notices as used in this manual apply to hazards or unsafe practices which

could result in personal injury or property damage.

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SPECIAL NOTES................................................ 2

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SAFETY SUMMARY ...........................................3

IMPORT ANT INFORMATION...............................5

INST ALLATION/ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW ........ 5

PROCEDURE 1 - PREP ARING WHEELCHAIR .... 6

INSTALLING/REMOVING CANE CLAMPS ........ 6

PROCEDURE 2 - PREP ARING THE

INFINITY LOBACK FOR INST ALLA TION .......... 7

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE

LATERAL SUPPORTS ...................................7

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE BACK

CUSHION ..................................................... 8

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE MODESTY

FLAP ............................................................ 9

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PROCEDURE 3 - INST ALLING/REMOVING THE

INFINITY LOBACK......................................... 10

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE INFINITY

LOBACK ..................................................... 10

PROCEDURE 4 - ADJUSTING THE

INFINITY LOBACK......................................... 11

ADJUSTING THE MOUNTING

HARDWARE/HEIGHT ................................. 11

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH HARDWARE .......... 11

ADJUSTING THE ANGLE ............................... 12

ADJUSTING THE LATERAL SUPPORTS ........ 13

PROCEDURE 5 - MAINTENANCE ..................... 15

INSTALLING/REMOVING CUSHION FOAM .... 15

INSPECTION ................................................. 15

CLEANING .................................................... 15

LIMITED W ARRANTY .................... BACK COVER

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SAFETY SUMMARY

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact your Dealer for further instruction.

INST ALLATION WARNINGS

Stabilize from the ground up. A stable base, pelvis and footrests are requirements for any torso positioning system.

For proper installation of the Infinity LoBack and to reduce the risk of pressure sores, the adjustment procedures in this manual MUST be performed in the following order:

1. Adjusting the Mounting Hardware/Height

2. Adjusting the Depth Hardware

3. Adjusting the Angle

4. Adjusting the Lateral Supports Ensure the cane clamps that secure the Infinity LoBack to the wheelchair are properly secured to

the wheelchair BEFORE using. Otherwise, changes in seat depth will occur, making the wheelchair less stable.

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

ST ABILITY WARNINGS

The seat height, seat depth, back height, tilt angle, back angle, pivot point of seat frame, seating system, caster position, size and position of the rear wheels, wheel locks, anti-tippers, locking collar as well as the user condition directly relate to the stability of the wheelchair. Any change to one (1) or any combination of the fourteen (14) may cause the wheelchair to decrease in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position.

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Seat Height

Back Height

Seat Depth

Back Angle

Seating System

Tilt Angle

Seat Frame Pivot Point

Caster Position

Rear Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Position

User Condition

Wheel Locks

Anti-Tippers

Locking Collar

Seat Dump

Seat Height Back Height Seat Depth Back Angle Seating System Tilt Angle Seat Frame Pivot Point Caster Position Rear Wheel Size Rear Wheel Position User Condition Seat Dump Locking Collar

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NOTE: Additional adjustments may be needed according to the wheelchair type. Refer to the wheelchair owner's manual for these procedures.

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SAFETY SUMMARY

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SAFETY SUMMARY

ST ABILITY W ARNINGS (CONTINUED)

AL W AYS make sure wheelchair is stable BEFORE reclining the back system. Rear wheels may have to be repositioned rearward depending on the degree of recline. ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE using maximum amount of recline. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by end user to ensure stability.

To maintain the stability of the wheelchair when moving the r ear wheels to ANY forward position, the amount of recline MUST be limited to prevent the wheelchair from tipping onto the antitippers.

The necessary back angle MUST be selected BEFORE repositioning rear wheels forward. AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS - IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER,

THERAPISTS AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.

SEATING PRESSURE WARNING

Skin condition should be checked very frequently after the installation and use of any new seating system.

GENERAL WARNINGS

Care should be taken to prevent the hook and loop fasteners from becoming wet. Prolonged contact with moisture may reduce the hold of the hook and loop fastners.

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IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION/INST ALLA TION/ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The best way to avoid problems related to pressure sores is to understand their causes and your role in a skin management program.

Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions regarding weight relief, self-examination of skin, or individual limitations and needs.

All cushions should be selected carefully. Working with your therapist, physician and equipment supplier is the best way to assure that a cushion choice matches your individual needs.

As the needs of the client become more complex, the cushion evaluation becomes more important.

INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW

INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW (FIGURE 1)

WARNING

For proper installation of the Infinity LoBack and to reduce the risk of pressure sores, the adjustment procedures in this manual MUST be performed in the following order:

1. Adjusting the Mounting Hardware/Height

2. Adjusting the Depth Hardware

Follow the steps below in order. Refer to the procedure below each step.

STEP 2

Install/remove the lateral

supports. Refer to

REMOVING THE

LATERAL SUPPORTS in

PROCEDURE 2 of this manual.

INSTALLING/

Adjust the lateral supports.

Refer to

LATERAL SUPPORTS in

PROCEDURE 4 of this

STEP 8

ADJUSTING THE

manual.

3. Adjusting the Angle

4. Adjusting the Lateral Supports

STEP 3

Install the back cushion. Refer

to

INSTALLING/REMOVING

THE BACK CUSHION in

PROCEDURE 2

of this manual.

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STEP 7

Adjust the angle.

Refer to

ING ANGLE in

PROCEDURE 4 of

Install the cane

clamps onto the

wheelchair. Refer to

INSTALLING/

REMOVING CANE

CLAMPS in PRO- CEDURE 1 of this

ADJUST-

this manual.

STEP 1

manual.

STEP 5

Adjust the height of the Infinity

LoBack. Refer to

THE MOUNTING HARDWARE/

HEIGHT in PROCEDURE 4 of

this manual.

ADJUSTING

STEP 4

Install the Infinity LoBack.

Refer to

REMOVING THE INFIN-

ITY LOBACK in PROCE-

DURE 3 of this manual.

Adjust the depth of the Infinity

LoBack. Refer to

THE DEPTH HARDWARE in

PROCEDURE 4 of this manual.

INSTALLING/

STEP 6

ADJUSTING

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FIGURE 1 - INST ALLATION/ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW

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