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VARILITE ICON BACK SYSTEM User Manual

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT INFORMATION
ICON™ BACK SYSTEM
WITH VARILOCK™ HARDWARE
USER MANUAL
Important Note for Dealers:
Please provide the User or
Caregiver with this manual.
Important Note for ICON
Back System Users and
Caregivers: Please keep this
manual for future reference.
If you do not understand
this instruction manual or
if you have any questions,
please contact VARILITE
Customer Service at
(800) 827-4548 or
(206) 505-9500.

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Summary of Contents for VARILITE ICON BACK SYSTEM

  • Page 1 Important Note for ICON Back System Users and Caregivers: Please keep this manual for future reference. If you do not understand this instruction manual or if you have any questions, please contact VARILITE Customer Service at (800) 827-4548 or (206) 505-9500.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Note for Suppliers: Please provide the User or Caregiver with this manual. Important Note for Icon Back System Users and Caregivers: Please keep this manual for future reference. If you do not understand this User Manual or if you have any questions, please contact VARILITE Customer Service at 800.827.4548 or 206.505.9500.

  • Page 3: Warnings Pages

    User Manual TO AVOID INJURY, read, understand and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual before using your Icon Back System. There are hazards associated with the use of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment. If you misuse your wheelchair or your back support you can be seriously injured.
  • Page 4 Using the back support without its cover increases the risk of flammability. • Never modify your Icon Back System or use it in a way not described by these instructions. WARNING Do not leave Slide Caps in the open position. Doing so may...
  • Page 5 User Manual WARNING Wheelchair Compatibility Icon Back Systems are designed to be compatible with most wheelchairs, noting the following exceptions: The system can be used only with wheelchairs with cane diameters equal to 1 in. (25 mm) or less. The system can be used only with wheelchairs with round canes.
  • Page 6 Use in a Motor Vehicle For Icon Back System Tall and Icon Back System Deep: WARNING This seating system has been dynamically tested and meets requirements of ANSI WC20/Vol4 and conforms to ISO 16840-4 for the safe use of seating devices for use in motor vehicles when used with a wheelchair base that complies with performance requirements of ANSI WC19 or ISO 7176-19.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions Pages

    User Manual Operating Instructions Removing the Icon Back System Depress buttons and slide the right and left Slide Caps open, away from the Shell. (Fig. 1) Grab the top of the shell and lift up until the Slide Bars clear the Holster.* (Fig. 2) Slide the right and left Slide Caps shut, towards the Shell.
  • Page 8 Installing Icon Back System Depress buttons and slide the right and left Slide Caps open, away from the Shell. (Fig. 3) Align the Slide Brackets above the track of the Holsters. Insert the Slide Brackets into the Holsters. (Fig. 4) Slide the right and left Slide Caps shut, towards the Shell.
  • Page 9 When cushion is fully inflated, close air valve by turning valve clockwise. Adjusting Cushion To adjust the air level of the Icon Back System Cushion, begin with the cushion fully inflated and the valve closed. Position wheelchair user securely in wheelchair.

  • Page 10: Thoracic Support Instructions

    Thoracic Support Instructions Your back system may include optional VARILITE PAL™ Swing- Away thoracic supports. Operating Instructions: To initiate swing, depress the silver button and swing the pad bracket away from the user. (Fig. 5) The bracket is locked into place when an auditory click is heard and the button is fully extended. (Fig.

  • Page 11: Care And Maintenance

    User Manual Care and Maintenance • The aluminum Shell can be cleaned with soap and warm water. Do not saturate. Avoid getting water under the edge trim. • The self-inflating cushion can be wiped with a damp cloth. • The cushion cover can be removed and washed. Machine wash at 140° F (60° C). Air dry. For best result keep zipper closed. • 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.

  • Page 12: Warranty

    Warranty The VARILITE Product Warranty can be found in the Installation Instructions provided with this system and online at www.varilite.com Please complete and return the Product Registration form that came with this back support. The Product Registration form can also be completed online at www.varilite.com.