Summary of Contents for Ride Decaf JAVA Adjustable Back Support
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Claims and repairs should be processed through your nearest authorized Ride Designs rehab technology supplier. A copy of the Bill of Sale issued to the purchaser of the product might be required prior to processing a warranty claim.
NOTE: Ride Designs is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of unsafe use of this product. Ride Designs is also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person...
Decaf Back on wheelchairs with ¾ inch diameter back canes. II. Installing Mounting Hardware At right is a Ride Decaf Back properly installed on wheelchair back canes with FlexLoc hardware. NOTE: This picture depicts a typical...
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Attach FlexLoc to Figure 1 wheelchair back canes 1. Loosen width adjustment set screws (A) and pivot screws (B) so that the FlexLoc hardware can be adjusted in width to match wheelchair width. Figure 2 Figure 3 2. Swing clamp hinge (C) around back cane.
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Figure 5 Figure 4 Wedge Block Flange 5. Gently snug all fasteners. Figure 6 a. Clamp screws (2) b. Pivot screws (2) c. Back angle screws (4) d. Width adjustment set screws (2) You are now ready to adjust the hardware for back fitting.
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III. Adjusting FlexLoc for back fit Figure 7a 1. Adjust back height. a. Loosen clamp screws and slide FlexLoc up/down on back canes, and/or b. Loosen back height set screws and slide back up/down on slot. Figure 7b Figure 8 2.
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3. Adjust seat depth and vertical Figure 9 rotation. a. Loosening of pivot screws and width adjustment set screws allows for seat depth and vertical rotation adjustment as shown. NOTE: Pivot screws must be loosened sufficiently to separate teeth to allow movement.
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3. If opening the back angle causes undesirable pressure or discomfort in the gluteal area, simply bend the Flexa-just stays posteriorly to accommodate and comfortably support the gluteal soft tissue. 4. If there is insufficient contact with the gluteal soft tissue, bend the stays anteriorly to provide optimum support.
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Headrest Mount The tall Decaf back shell has provisions for attaching a Universal Headrest Mount, which is available through your Ride Designs supplier. The Universal Headrest Mount accepts most commercially available headrests. To attach the Universal Headrest Mount, use the mounting hardware provided (Figure 13).
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Initial wearing schedule Prior to prolonged sitting, you should use your Ride Decaf Back for a short period of time and visually check any area that contacts the back support. Any reddened area should fade within 10-30 minutes. Contact your doctor or therapist if redness persists for longer than 30 minutes.
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Note: Ride Designs recommends using a permanent marker to carefully outline the position of the pelvic wedges so that you can reattach them in the same positions if moved during cleaning.
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Ride Forward or Ride Custom Cushion. ™ The Ride Forward cushion is most appropriate for people with mild to moderate risk for skin breakdown. For people at higher risk for skin breakdown, and/or more challenging postural control needs, the Ride Custom Cushion is the ultimate in postural support and skin care.
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