Invacare Silhouette 3002937 User Manual
SILHOUETTE™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly, Installation, and Operating Instructions
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of shipping damage, DO NOT use. Contact equipment supplier for
further instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING
SILHOUETTE SEA TING SYSTEMS MUST BE INST ALLED BY A
TRAINED AUTHORIZED INVACARE DEALER. NEVER ATTEMPT TO INST ALL A SILHOUETTE SEA TING SYSTEM WITHOUT THE PROPER INVACARE TRAINING.
DO NOT use this equipment without first reading and
understanding these instructions. If you are unable to
understand the Warnings, Cautions and Instructions,
contact equipment supplier before attempting to use
this equipment, otherwise injury or damage may result.
Stabilize from the ground up. A stable base, pelvis and
footrests are requirements for any torso positioning system.
Make sure that ALL har dware ar e tight at ALL times.
ST ABILITY
The position of back angle, rear wheels, seat depth
and wheel locks are directly related to wheelchair
stability. Any change to one (1) or any combination
of the four (4) may cause the wheelchair to decrease
in stability. Use EXTREME caution when using a new
seating position.
ALWA YS make sure wheelchair is stable BEFORE reclining the back system. Rear wheels may have to be
repositioned rearward depending on the degree of
recline. AL WA YS 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 rear wheels to ANY forward position, the
amount of recline MUST be limited to prevent the
wheelchair from tipping onto the anti-tippers.
The necessary back angle MUST be selected BEFORE
repositioning rear wheels forward.
SEATING PRESSURES
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, selfexamination of skin, or individual limitations and needs.
WARNING (continued)
All cushions used for the prevention or treatment of
decubitus ulcers (pressure sores) should be selected
carefully. Working with your therapist, physician and
cushion 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.
Skin condition should be checked very frequently
after the provision of any new seating system
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEA T POSITIONING STRAPS IT IS THE OBLIGA TION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS
AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETERMINE IF A SEAT POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO
ENSURE THE SAFE OPERA TION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY
THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT
OF A F ALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
Back Angle
Rear Wheels
Seat Depth
Wheel Locks
Back Angle ● ✓ N/A ✓
Rear Wheels ✓ ● N/A ✓
Seat Depth N/A ✓ ● ✓
Wheel Locks ✓✓✓●
NOTE: When adjusting a feature in left hand column, follow
✓
across the shaded area and refer to the
procedure to main-
tain the proper stability , safety and handling of the wheelchair.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Silhouette Seating System is designed to fit a specific
client based on seating and positioning simulation performed
on the Shape Sensor.
DRY FITTING THE CLIENT
1. Dry fit client. Refer to the SHAPE SENSOR owner's manual.
WARNING
If the Silhouette seat and/or back does not fit
the client properly, DO NOT USE. Contact
INVACARE for proper instruction, otherwise injury
to the client may occur.
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INSTALLING MOUNTING BRACKETS
ONTO BACK CANES (FIGURE 1)
1. Determine diameter tubing of the wheelchair back canes.
2. Refer to DETAIL "A" for the corresponding holes in the
straps for the required diameter tubing.
3. Remove the two (2) phillips screws that ARE NOT securing the two (2) straps to the clamp block.
4. If necessary, remove the phillips screws that secure the
straps to the clamp block and move the straps to the position determined in STEP 2.
5. Resecure the two (2) straps to the clamp block with the two
(2) phillips screws removed in STEP 4.
NOTE: Do not reinstall the two (2) phillips screws removed in
STEP 3 at this time.
6. Repeat STEPS 3-5 for remaining straps and clamp blocks.
7. Position one (1) of the clamp block/strap assemblies around
the back cane of the wheelchair.
8. Position one (1) of the mounting brackets in the clamp
block/strap assembly as shown in FIGURE 1.
9. Secure the two (2) straps to the clamp block with the two
(2) phillips screws removed in STEP 3.
DETAIL "A"
25mm Diameter
Tubing
Clamp
Block
22mm Diameter
Tubing
Quick-Lock Bracket
19mm Diameter
Tubing
Phillips Screws
NOTE: Make sure Quick-Lock Brackets (mounting brackets
with locking tabs) are mounted at the TOP of the back canes.
NOTE: Make sure the mounting brackets are positioned BEHIND the back canes.
CAUTION
DO NOT over tighten the clamp blocks to the back
canes, damage to the straps may occur.
10. Slide the clamp block/strap assembly and mounting bracket
to the desired position and tighten with the two (2) set screws.
1 1. Repeat STEPS 7-10 for the remaining clamp block/strap
assemblies and mounting brackets.
INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING
BRACKETS ONTO KWIK FIT BACK
(FIGURE 2)
NOTE: Adjustable mounting brackets can be placed in different configurations. Always determine where the back will be
positioned in relation to wheelchair frame and Silhouette Seat
Cushion first. Refer to the SHAPE SENSOR owner's manual.
NOTE: To maintain the original center of gravity (CG) of the
wheelchair user, the Kwik Fit back will normally be placed between or behind the back canes.
NOTE: The adjustable mounting brackets MUST extend towards the front of the wheelchair.
NOTE: If necessary , an optional mounting spacer (sold separately , P/N 3002937) can be used to space out the adjustable
mounting brackets at the top of the Kwik Fit back.
1. Position the Kwik Fit back on the wheelchair at the dimensions taken from the Shape Sensor. Refer to the SHAPE
SENSOR owner's manual.
Towards Rear
of Wheelchair
Mounting
Bracket
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING MOUNTING
BRACKETS ONTO BACK CANES
Straps
Set
Screws
Back Cane
2. Hold the back in place and determine approximate mounting position of the four (4) adjustable mounting brackets.
NOTE: Refer to DETAIL "B" for possible mounting positions.
3. Loosely install the four (4) adjustable mounting bracket
guides to the four (4) adjustable mounting brackets at the
position determined in STEP 2 with the socket cap screws
provided. Refer to FIGURE 2 for proper orientation.
4. Install the four (4) adjustable mounting bracket guides into
the slot on either side of the back and slide to the position
determined in STEP 2. Tighten socket cap screws securely .
5. Install Kwik Fit back onto wheelchair as shown in FIGURE
2. Repeat STEPS 3-4 until ALL of the following occur:
A. The Kwik Fit back hangs vertically.
B. The Kwik Fit back does not rattle.
C. The lock levers on the Quick-Lock brackets open and
close without obstruction.
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