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- Page 1 BACK SUPPORT Installation Instructions This manual explains how to install, operate and maintain the VARILITE JUNIOR Back Support. If you do not understand this instruction manual or if you have any questions, please contact VARILITE Customer Service at (800) 827-4548...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation Instructions Table of Contents JUNIOR Back Support Styles Page 4 WARNINGS Pages 5-8 JUNIOR Back Support Components Pages 9-10 Assembly and Mounting Page 11 Adjustment Page 12 Seat Depth Adjustment Page 13 Operation Pages 14-15 Back Cushion Adjustment Page 16... -
Page 4: Junior Back Support Styles
Installation Instructions JUNIOR Back Support Styles These instructions are applicable to the following JUNIOR Back Support Styles: M i d D e e p Page 4 © 2013 Cascade Designs, Inc. -
Page 5: Warnings
• Never use the back support without its cover. The cover is made with flame retardant materials. Using the back support without its cover increases the risk of flammability. • Never modify your VARILITE back support or use it in a way not described by these instructions. Page 5... - Page 6 Installation Instructions Wheelchair Compatibility WARNING VARILITE back supports are designed to be compatible with most wheelchairs, noting the following exceptions: The back supports can be used only with wheelchairs with round canes. The back support can be used only with wheelchairs with cane diameters equal to 1 in.
- Page 7 Installation Instructions Wheelchair Compatibility INCORRECT CORRECT Fig. 1 Fig. 2 WARNING Do not leave the Slide Caps in the open position. Doing so may allow the Slide Brackets to disengage from the Holsters, causing the back support to accidentally fall out, which can result in serious injury. Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. Page 7 ©...
- Page 8 Installation Instructions Wheelchair Compatibility WARNING Failure to install and use Cane Bracket Shims as instructed can result in equipment breakage and serious injury. Cane Brackets are sized for 1 in. (25 mm) diameter round wheelchair canes. Shims are provided for wheelchair canes that are less than 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter.
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Page 9: Junior Back Support Components
Installation Instructions JUNIOR Back Support Components Please familiarize yourself with the parts of the back support before installation, adjustment or use. Cane Hardware Components Upholstery Slot Cane Bracket Slide Cap Holster Holster Bracket Adjustor Plate Permanent Mount Slide Hole Bracket... - Page 10 Installation Instructions JUNIOR Back Support Components Self-Inflating Cushion Self-Inflating Cushion Valve Fig. 4 Shell Interior Upholstery Patch Lateral Slot (Mid Shell only) Fig. 5 Page 10 © 2013 Cascade Designs, Inc.
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Page 11: Assembly And Mounting
Installation Instructions Assembly and Mounting Adjustment may be necessary to complete the installation and accommodate the width of the wheelchair, or for desired seat depth, angle and height. The following steps must be done before the client is in the wheelchair: 1. -
Page 12: Adjustment
Installation Instructions Adjustment The following steps can be done with or without someone in the wheelchair: Depth and Angle Adjustments 1. Loosen the two Cane Bracket Adjustment Screws and adjust for desired level of depth and Cane Bracket angle. Only loosen adjustment Adjustment screws 3/4 of a turn to slide. -
Page 13: Seat Depth Adjustment
Seat Depth Adjustment Seat depth adjustment varies according to the clinical application, specific wheelchair features, and the recline angle of the back. The JUNIOR Back hardware allows for seat depth adjustment in front of the canes to provide correct positioning or allow for recline adjustment without the shell hitting the canes. -
Page 14: Operation
Installation Instructions Operation Removing the JUNIOR Back Support 1. Depress buttons and slide the left and right Slide Caps open. Fig. 11 2. Grab the top of the shell and lift up until the Slide Bars clear the Holster. Fig. 12 3. - Page 15 Installation Instructions Operation Permanent Mount Installation 1. Loosen the left and right Slide Bracket screws. Fig. 8 2. Install the Permanent Mount Screw using the 3-32 in. hex key through the Permanent Mount Hole into the Slide Bracket. Fig. 3 3.
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Page 16: Back Cushion Adjustment
3. When cushion is fully inflated, close air valve by turning valve clockwise. Adjusting Cushion 1. To adjust the air level of the VARILITE back support, begin with the cushion fully inflated and the valve closed. 2. Position wheelchair user securely in wheelchair. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting
Installation Instructions Troubleshooting The JUNIOR Back Support should operate smoothly. The back support should remove and insert without binding. If the back support binds or seems “sticky” during removal and insertion, quick and easy adjustments will correct the situation. 1. Check the back height. Ensure that the Cane Brackets are installed at the same height and are parallel. -
Page 18: Warranty
Limitation of Remedies Should a court of competent jurisdiction find the limited warranty set forth above breached, VARILITE’s only obligation will be to, at its option, either repair or replace Product. Should the aforementioned remedy fail of its essential purpose, VARILITE will, in exchange for return of Product, refund to Owner Product’s original purchase price. -
Page 19: Care And Maintenance
• T he self-inflating cushion can be wiped with a damp cloth. • T he cushion cover can be removed and washed. Machine wash at 140° F (60° C). Air dry. • Never store your back support in conditions of extreme heat or exposure to direct sunlight for long periods of time. • Never store sharp or heavy objects on top of your back cushion. • Once a week, leave valve open overnight, allowing cushion to fully inflate in an unloaded state. Contact Information VARILITE 4000 1st Ave. S Seattle, WA 98134 Phone: (206) 505-9500 Toll Free: (800) 827-4548 Fax: (206) 343-5795...