Invacare SHAPE SENSOR User Manual page 15

5. Set and lock the back sensor angle. There are
printed graduations on the back panel to assist in
accurately recording this measurement. It is sug-
gested that a setting of 95 degrees be used initially
and that the final angle be determined with the cli-
ent in place. The back angle is adjusted by loos-
ening/tightening the back angle adjustment knobs.
Make sure this adjustment is tight before transfer-
ring or adjusting tilt and depth. The knobs used to
adjust back angle and back sensor placement must
be tightened sufficiently to prevent any unwanted
movement during the simulation process. This is
especially important when the system tilt angle is
changed. Armrest tightness requires checking as
these components can become critical places of
stability and support during transfers.
6. Apply data forms to the data panels. There are
different forms for the back and for the seat. The
forms are clearly marked and can only be applied
to the data panels in the correct orientation. The
data panels have short metal pegs that line up with
holes prepunched in the carbonless data forms.
Orient the forms holes to match the data panel's
pegs and apply the form using the adhesive strips.
The strips should be placed on the data panel one
at a time with care taken to make sure the form is
attached as flat as possible (Figure 3).
FIGURE 3 APPLY THE DATA FORMS
CREATING A SILHOUETTE
7. Insert the data panels into the imprinters. The
imprint handle must be all of the way to one side
for the data panel to have access into the chan-
nels. Care must be taken at this point to make
sure the data panel is properly inserted into the
channels. The clinician should have a clear view
of the panels and the channels during this opera-
tion. Do not force the data panels into place and
make sure they enter evenly. Some resistance
may be felt but the panel should advance smoothly
into position (Figure 4).
FIGURE 4 INSERT THE DATA BOARDS
8. Take a baseline for the seat and back. The
base line is the starting position for the shape sens-
ing plungers. In order for depths to be recorded
there must be a reference point. This reference
point is produced by sliding the imprinter handles
all of the way across the data panels. This should
be performed with a smooth continuous move-
ment and a slight resistance may be felt at the
beginning of the stroke. If the handle does not
move, check to make sure the data panel is in-
serted fully (Figure 5).
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