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Free Form
Custom
Back Kit
Free Form
Seating
Fitting
Instructions
IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION
This manual contains important instructions that must be made available to the user of this
product. Please do not remove this manual before delivery to the end user.
SUPPLIER: This manual must be given to the user of this product.
USER: Before using this product, read this entire manual and save for future reference.
The Free Form Sea�ng is a medical device.
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Summary of Contents for Symmetric Designs Free Form Seating
- Page 1 User Manual Free Form Custom Back Kit Free Form Seating Fitting Instructions IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION This manual contains important instructions that must be made available to the user of this product. Please do not remove this manual before delivery to the end user. SUPPLIER: This manual must be given to the user of this product.
- Page 2 1 250 537 2177 NOTICE: This product manual for Symmetric Designs Free Form Seating is meant to be an informational and generic resource so that a basic understanding of the product and its nite adjustment can be available for the user and caregiver.
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Page 3: Review This Manual Often
NOTICE: Read Before Use A. CHOOSE THE RIGHT FREE FORM CUSTOM BACK KIT Symmetric Designs provides a choice of many Free Form Back Kit options, sizes and adjustments to meet the needs of the user; however, nal selection of seating equipment rests solely with you and your health care professional. - Page 4 Free Form Mounting Hardware Components Reinforcements Alloy 2-Ball Headrest Mounting Adapter Universal Headrest Mounting Plate Wheelchair Mounting Centre Mount Independent Mount Seating Mounting Adapters Surface Mount Vertical Flat Plate Mount Adapter Adapter Adapter...
- Page 5 Back Kits Lower Thoracic Kits Shell Stimulite Foam Cover Independent Mounts Hex Key Upper Thoracic Kits Shell Stimulite or Foam Cover 8 Alloy 2-balls for reinforcement Hex Key Array of 5 Clamps and 2-balls of high stress areas (for expansion) Independent Mount or Centre Mount...
- Page 6 Back Kits Upper Thoracic XL & XXL Kits Shell Stimulite or Foam Cover 2 Pairs of Independent Mounts Array of 5 Clamps and 2-balls 8 Alloy 2-balls for reinforcement Hex Key (for expansion) of high stress areas...
- Page 7 Mounting Clamp Installation Mounting Clamp Installation on Wheelchair Posts 1) Loosen clamp screws to expand arms. 4mm Hex Key 2) Silver collar should be visible at the top and screws should be facing outwards on each side. Position clamps at same height on posts. Tighten clamp screws.
- Page 8 Free Form Shell Pre-shaping Remove Free Form Shell from box and form to approximate shape. No tool is required to do this. Note that the Free Form shell is set to a speci c torque level to allow shaping by hand without being too loose.
- Page 9 Securing the Free Form Shell to the Wheelchair 1) Align the vertical mounting pins to the wheelchair clamps and fully insert the pins. 2) Engage the lever to lock the pin into the wheelchair clamp.
- Page 10 Free Form Shell Positioning Adjust the height, depth and angle of the Free Form Shell to ensure appropriate positioning within the posts. 1) The Centre Mount has two screws on the central track clamp which allow height, angle and o set positioning. 4mm Hex Key 2) The Independent Mounts have a blue screw on the slider bar to allow for depth and o set positioning.
- Page 11 Free Form Shell Adjustments Now that the Free Form shell is mounted, tting to the client can proceed. We typically recom- mend direct tting to the client for a snug t. To allow a slightly less snug t, inlay the cover so that it sits between the client and the Free Form Shell.
- Page 12 Reinforcement and Mounting Positioning Accessories Free Form Upper Thoracic Kits include Alloy 2-Balls. These Alloy 2-Balls are meant to reinforce high stress areas of the Free Form shell such as lateral supports, the area around the headrest mounting plate, and the section around the mounting hardware. Do not use more than three alloy 2-balls per clamp.
- Page 13 The breakage of a 2-ball unit is an indication of a high stress area on the Free Form shell. Symmetric Designs recommends re-enforcing the high stress area by replacing black 2-ball units with the alloy 2-ball units. Running a “line” of alloy 2-ball units is very e ective when extra re-enforcement is required.
- Page 14 Final Tightening To complete the tting, tighten each clamp screw by hand using the hex key. Tighten as much as possible. It is usually best to go row by row to ensure no clamp is missed.
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Page 15: Install The Cover
Install the Cover The cover’s outer lycra perimeter will stretch over the Free Form shell. Final Checks After a period of approximately 30 minutes of use, check the client’s skin to ensure there are no areas of redness. Also check to ensure the sitting posture is functional and the client is comfortable. -
Page 16: Notice To User
Warnings A. NOTICE TO USER Before using the seating equipment, you should be trained in its safe use by a health care provider. Failure to consult a professional can lead to extreme discomfort or serious injury for the user of this equipment. B. -
Page 17: Motor Vehicle Safety
If possible and feasible, never use the seating system in a motor vehicle. 1. Symmetric Designs seating equipment is not transit tested for use in a motor vehicle. When seating a user in a motor vehicle, it is always suggested to transfer the user to the original equipment manufactured vehicle seat and use the vehicle restraints. -
Page 18: Product Maintenance
12 months from the date of purchase, provided normal use. Should a defect in materials or workmanship occur within 12 months from the original date of purchase, Symmetric Designs will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge. This warranty does not apply to general wear and use, including the application of excessive loads.
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