Invacare Personal Seat and Cushion Rigidizer Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage and test
before use. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact
your equipment supplier for further instruction.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the
safe installation of the Personal Seat and Cushion
Rigidizer:
WARNINGS/CAUTIONS notices apply to hazards
or unsafe practices which could result in per-
sonal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
DO NOT install this equipment without first reading
and understanding this instruction sheet. If you are
unable to understand these instructions, contact
a healthcare professional, dealer or technical
personnel if applicable before attempting to
install this equipment - otherwise, injury or dam-
age may occur.
The best way to avoid problems related to pres-
sure sores is to understand their causes and
and your role in a skin management program.
Your therapist and physician should be con-
sulted if you have questions regarding individual
limitations and needs.
All cushions used for the prevention or treat-
ment of decubitus ulcers (pressure sores)
should be selected carefully. Working with your
your therapist, and physician is the best way to
assure that a cushion choice matches your in-
dividual needs.
As the needs of the individual become more
complex, the cushion evaluation becomes
more inportant.
Skin condition should be checked very fre-
quently after the provision of any new cushion.
INTRODUCTION
The Personal Seat cushion is designed to provide pel-
vic stability, leg positioning and pressure management
for the user. The cover is made from a water repellant
fabric to protect the foam and the foam is coated with a
water repellant coating to provide additional protection.
Fastening Straps (Underside of Seat Cover)
Seat Cover
Personal Seat
Foam
Cushion Rigidizer
(Refer to Cushion
Rigidizer section
for installation)
FIGURE 1 - PERSONAL SEAT
ATTACHING THE CUSHION TO THE
SEATING SURFACE
The Personal Seat attaches to the wheelchair seat up-
holstery using the hook and loop fasteners on the bottom
of the cushion cover.
NOTE: The zipper on the cushion should face rearward.
Wheelchair Seating Surface
1. Determine whether the wheelchair seating surface
has hook or loop attachment strips.
2. If the wheelchair has loop attachment strips, verify
that the double sided hook strips are securely attached
to the loop attachment strips on the bottom of the
cushion.
3. Align the front edge of the cushion with the front edge
of the seating surface.
4. Secure the cushion to the seating surface, making
sure that the double sided hook is securely attached
to the strips of loop on the cushion cover and the
chair.
5. If the wheelchair has hook attachment strips, remove
the double sided hook strips from the cushion.
6. Align the front edge of the cushion with the front edge
of the seating surface.
7. Secure the cushion to the seating surface, making
sure that the strips of loop on the cushion cover are
securely attached to the strips of hook on the chair.
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