Posey Slim Supports User Manual

Posey® Slim Supports

Qua lity Pr oduct s since 1937

Slim SupportS

Customizes a standard wheelchair or geri-chair for petite
patients/residents. The Slim Supports t snugly inside the

LATEX

seating area to provide bilateral torso support. Made of 3/8” (1
cm) plywood covered with padded foam and wipe-clean vinyl.
Adjustable straps for attachment. One pair per package. Meets California
#117 Flame Retardancy Standards

REF

6322 Wheelchair

REF

6323 Geri-chair

16”D x 5”H (front) - 12”H (rear) (41 cm x 13 cm - 31 cm)

23”D x 7”H (front) -12”H (rear) (58 cm x 18 cm - 31 cm)

monitorinG

Always follow your facility’s policies and procedures for

patient assessment, monitoring and rehabilitation

inSpection

Inspect before each use: check for broken stitches or parts;
torn, cut or frayed material; or zippers or buckles that do not hold
securely. DO NOT use soiled or damaged products.

Wheelchair application inStructionS:

1. Slim Supports are provided in pairs (right and left) and should be

placed between the wheelchair side panel and the patient. Place the
zippered edge facing down and the hard side of the support toward
the side panel.

2. To secure the Slim Support, work the bottom front strap between

the side panel and the seat rail until it clears the bottom of the arm.
Pull the lower strap tightly, then connect it to the top strap on the
outside of the side panel. To secure the straps, loop the bottom strap
through the rings on the top strap (g. 1) and pull tightly.

3. Wrap the rear strap around the rear post and secure it using the

hook and loop closure.

4. Repeat the process for the opposite Slim Support.

SEATING & POSITIONING

Slim Supports (6322)
for wheelchair

Slim Supports (6323)
for geri-chair

THREADING

THROUGH SQUARE

LOOP RINGS

Fig. 1

REAR

STRAP

Fig. 2

Geri-chair application inStructionS:

1. Slim Supports are provided in pairs (right and left) and should be

placed between the side panel and the patient.

2. In g. 2, Slim Supports are shown in the horizontal position. This is

more appropriate for shorter patients.

3. In g. 3, Slim Supports are shown in the vertical position. This is

more appropriate for taller patients.

cleaninG inStructionS (all):

• Wipe Clean with mild detergent. OSHA approved

intermediate level disinfectants can be used per
manufacturer instructions. DO NOT use phenol and benzyl
based disinfectants.

• After cleaning, products MUST be rinsed with water to remove any

residual chemicals.

• Make sure products are completely dry before use.

DiSpoSal

Properly dispose of the product per facility’s policy for
BIOHAZARDOUS materials.

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Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone] • Web: www.posey.com

Fig. 3

StoraGe anD hanDlinG

This device is designed for use in normal indoor
environments. This device may be stored in ambient
warehouse temperatures at normal humidity levels. Avoid
excess moisture or high humidity that may damage product
materials.

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