Table of Contents
Advertisement
Quick Links
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel
Related Manuals for Invacare Infinity Back Support
Summary of Contents for Invacare Infinity Back Support
- Page 1 Assembly, Installation and Operation Instructions...
-
Page 2: Table Of Contents
SPECIAL NOTES/TABLE OF CONTENTS THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR QUALIFIED SERVICE DO NOT INSTALL OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR USE THIS EQUIPMENT -... -
Page 3: Safety Summary
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact your Dealer for further instruction. Stabilize from the ground up. A stable base, pelvis and footrests are requirements for any torso positioning system. For proper installation of the Infinity Back and to reduce the risk of pressure sores, the adjustment procedures in this manual MUST be performed in the following order: 1. - Page 4 SAFETY SUMMARY ALWAYS make sure wheelchair is stable BEFORE reclining the back system. Rear wheels may have to be repositioned rearward depending on the degree of recline. ALWAYS ensure stability BEFORE using maximum amount of recline. TEST wheelchair BEFORE it is occupied by end user to ensure stability.
-
Page 5: Important Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION/INSTALLATION/ADJUSTMENT OVERVIEW IMPORTANT INFORMATION The best way to avoid problems related to pressure sores is to understand their causes and your role in a skin man- agement program. Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions regarding weight relief, self-examina- tion of skin, or individual limitations and needs. -
Page 6: Wheelchair
FIGURE 2. 4. Torque mounting screw to 45-50 in./lbs. NOTE: If clamps are still to large for back canes, DO NOT use. Contact Invacare at the number on the back page of this manual. Clamp... -
Page 7: Back For Installation
PREPARING THE INFINITY BACK FOR INSTALLATION This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Removing the Lateral Supports Installing/Removing Cushions Adjusting the Mounting Hardware INSTALLING/REMOVING THE LATERAL SUPPORTS (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION AND STABILITY WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this manual. NOTE: The lateral supports include the lateral thoracic sup- ports and the pelvic stabilizers. - Page 8 PROCEDURE 2 REMOVING. 1. Remove the back cushion from the back panel(s). Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BACK CUSH- ION in this procedure of the manual. 2. Grasp the spinal insert(s) and pull to release the hook and loop fasteners. 3. Install the cushion onto the back panel(s). Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BACK CUSHION in this procedure of the manual.
-
Page 9: Adjusting The Mounting Hardware
PREPARING THE INFINITY BACK FOR INSTALLATION ADJUSTING THE MOUNTING HARDWARE (FIGURE 3) NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION AND STABILITY WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this manual. 1. Hold the Infinity Back up to the back canes at the ap- proximate installation height. -
Page 10: Procedure 3 - Installing/Removing The Infinity Back
PROCEDURE 3 This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Removing the Infinity Back INSTALLING/REMOVING THE INFINITY BACK (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION AND STABILITY WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this manual. Installing the Infinity Back 1. Ensure the four (4) cane clamps are securely installed on the wheelchair frame. -
Page 11: Infinity Back
ADJUSTING THE INFINITY BACK This Procedure includes the following: Adjusting Cane Clamp Height Adjusting the Hinge/Angle (DualFlex ONLY) Adjusting the Depth Hardware Adjusting the Lateral Supports WARNING For proper installation of the Infinity Back and to reduce the risk of pressure sores, the adjustment procedures below MUST be performed in the following order: Adjusting the Mounting Hardware... -
Page 12: Adjusting The Depth Hardware
PROCEDURE 4 Converting Fixed Angle Hinges to Dynamic Flex Hinges (FIGURE 3) 1. Remove the four (4) short mounting screws securing the hinge to the back panels. NOTE: Save the short mounting screws for future conversion to fixed angle hinges. 2. - Page 13 ADJUSTING THE INFINITY BACK 6. Slide one (1) lateral support to the desired location. 7. Visually inspect the adjustment slot to find proper lo- cation for the curved washer. 8. Remove one (1) mounting screw, tooth lock washer and curved washer. 9.
-
Page 14: Procedure 5 - Maintenance
PROCEDURE 5 This Procedure includes the following: Installing/Removing Cushion Foam Inspection Cleaning INSTALLING/REMOVING CUSHION FOAM NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION AND STABILITY WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this manual. Installing/Removing Back Cushion Foam (FIGURE 1) INSTALLING. 1. Remove the back cushion from the back panel(s). Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING CUSHIONS in PROCEDURE 2 of this manual. -
Page 15: Inspection
MAINTENANCE Installing/Removing Adjustable Positioning Pad (UNIBACK ONLY) (FIGURE 3) INSTALLING. 1. Lift the top flap up and pull the bottom flap down on the back cushion cover. 2. Grasp the cushion and pull upwards to remove the cushion from the back. 3. -
Page 16: Limited Warranty
In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address at the bottom of this page. Provide dealer’s name, address, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the Infinity Back Support and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers