IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES • Determine, with a physician or therapist, the suitability of this product for the intended user. • Make sure the Seat Cover is securely fastened to the Positioning Pod before each use. • Make sure the pelvic strap is secured around the user when in use. NEVER leave the P Pod close to any open flame (i.e.
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The P Pod provides overall postural support by distributing the user’s weight • evenly over a large support surface. • It is recommended that the amount of time a user sits in the P Pod is controlled, this should not exceed more than 3 hours at a time. Removing the user from the P Pod is advised after such a period to offer •...
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ASSEMBLY OF THE P POD Remove all of the P Pod parts from the packaging and separate the parts from each other if necessary. Give the Bean Bag Base and the Bolster Support a good shake to agitate the beads inside. Attach the Bolster Support to the Bean Bag Base by aligning the hook and loop straps and press...
POSITIONING THE USER It is recommended that users over 44 lb be hoisted/lifted into the P Pod. Manually lifting the user is not recommended. Follow the hoist/lift manufacturer’s instructions. All P Pods are equipped with a Flip-over Headrest and a Padded Pelvic Belt. Before placing the user in the P Pod, make sure both the Headrest and Pelvic Belt are not buried underneath the Positioning Pod as it will be difficult to retrieve them once the user is seated in the seat.
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ACCESSORIES FLIP-OVER HEADREST The headrest height can be adjusted by shortening or lengthening the straps above the headrest (Fig. 6). MOBILITY BASE Notes: Figure 6 • It is essential that the user is removed from the P Pod before installing and removing the pod from the base.
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ACCESSORIES FREESTANDING TRAY Insert the two legs of the top frame into the base frame (Fig. 10) and loosely tighten the knobs on both sides. If the tray is folded down, release the adjustment handles (Fig. 11) and adjust the angle of the tray.
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ACCESSORIES FOOT BOLSTER Remove the Positioning Pod and Bolster from the Bean Bag Base. Lap the two straps of the Foot Bolster on top of the Bean Bag (Fig 14). Attach the hook and loop of the straps to the rear of Bean Bag (Fig.
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ACCESSORIES ACTIVITY FRAME Place the base frame on the floor with the feet facing down and the two T-bars in the upright position (Fig. 18). Slide the top frame into the T bars and loosely tighten the locking knobs (Fig. 19). Position the Activity Frame over the P Pod (Fig.
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CLEANING • Do not use bleach. • Do not iron. • It is recommended that P Pod covers NOT be washed with other items. Seat Cover Remove the Positioning Pod from the Bean Bag and Bolster. Unbuckle the Pelvic Belt from the back and push the straps through the slots (Fig 22).
MAINTENANCE Once a week remove the Pod & Bolster from the Bean Bag and give the bag • a good shake to agitate the beads contained inside to maintain their volume and shape. Periodically check for wear & tear on the covers and that the bag containing •...
WARRANTY Inspired by Drive warrants this product to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement of any part or entire unit at our option for a period of one year from date of delivery to the original purchaser. The warranty does not include cost of inconvenience, property damage, misuse, abuse, crash or similar incidents.
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