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Invacare InTouch ITTG Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions

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InTouch™TargIT™
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
Model Nos. ITTG and ITTM
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage and test before use. In case of damage, DO
NOT use. Cont act your equi pm ent s uppl i er f or f ur t her i ns t r uct i on.
To ensure the safe and proper installation of the InTouch TargIT, these instructions
MUST be followed:
DO NOT install this equipment without first reading and understanding this
instruction sheet. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and
instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel
if applicable, before attempting to install this equipment - otherwise, injury or
damage may occur.
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.
Skin condition should be checked frequently. Otherwise, skin breakdown may
occur.
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFORE use, make sure that
all attaching component parts are secure.
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 questions regarding
individual limitations and needs.
All seats should be selected carefully. Working with your therapist, and physician
is the best way to assure that a seat choice matches your individual needs.
As the needs of the individual become more complex, the seat evaluation becomes
more important.
For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services,
Part No 1125097
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Summary

WARNING
INSTALLATION WARNING
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Summary of Contents for Invacare InTouch ITTG

  • Page 1: Safety Summary

    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. Skin condition should be checked frequently. Otherwise, skin breakdown may occur.
  • Page 2 Introduction InTouch TargIT The InTouch TargIT is designed to provide pelvic stability, leg positioning and pressure management and is available in two (2) different contours to suit the amount of positioning required by the user. Outer/Inner Covers The outer cover is made from a water repellent fabric to protect the foam. The top and sides are fabricated from patented waterproof stretch fabrics.
  • Page 3 Hook Attachment Strips/No Attachment Strips 1. Remove the double-sided hook from the bottom of the seat. 2. Align the front edge of the seat with the front edge of the seating surface. 3. Perform one (1) of the following: • Hook Attachment Strips - Secure the seat to the seating surface, making sure that the strips of loop on the seat cover are securely attached to the strips of hook on the seating surface.
  • Page 4 Removing/Installing Seat Covers WARNING The covers are designed to protect the foam from moisture and to provide fire retardency. DO NOT use the seat without either the inner or outer cover. If the covers are torn, they must be replaced immediately. Removing Outer Cover NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 2.
  • Page 5 Removing Inner Cover NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3. 1. Remove the seat from the outer cover. Refer to Removing/Installing Seat Covers on page 4. 2. Unzip the existing inner cover. 3. Remove the seat from the existing inner cover. Ischial Insert - Toward Rear of Relief...
  • Page 6 3. Mark the points where the sides of the seat hit the drop base. NOTE: Each point should be no more than 1 inch wide as shown in FIGURE 4. 4. Remove the seat from the drop base. 5. Notch the seat sides at the points determined in STEP 3. An electric knife works best for this procedure.
  • Page 7 Cleaning Clean either the inner cover or the outer cover once a week. Inner Cover Hand clean the water repellent inner cover using a soft cloth, warm water and a mild soap solution. Rinse off and hang dry. Outer Cover Machine wash the seat cover in cold water on the gentle cycle using a mild detergent.
  • Page 8: Limited Warranty

    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 two (2) years on seat and 90 days on cover of use by original purchaser. 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.

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