Invacare Wheelchair 3002937 User Manual

SILHOUETTE™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Assembly, Installation, and Operating Instructions  
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of ship-  
ping damage, DO NOT use. Contact equipment supplier for  
further instruction.  
WARNING (c ontinue d)  
All cushions used for the prevention or trea tment of  
decubitus ulcers (pressure sores) should be selected  
c a refully. Working with your thera pist, physicia n a nd  
cushion supplier is the best wa y to a ssure tha t a cush-  
ion choice ma tches your individua l needs.  
SAFETY SUMMARY  
WARNING  
SILHOUETTE SEATING SYSTEMS MUST BE INSTALLED BY A  
TRAINED AUTHORIZED INVACARE DEALER. NEVER AT-  
TEMPT TO INSTALL A SILHOUETTE SEATING SYSTEM WITH-  
OUT THE PROPER INVACARE TRAINING.  
As the ne e ds of the c lie nt be c ome more c omple x,  
the c ushion e va lua tion be c ome s more importa nt.  
Skin c ondition should be c he c ke d ve ry fre que ntly  
a fte r the provision of a ny ne w se a ting syste m  
DO NOT use this equipment without first rea ding a nd  
understa nding these instructions. If you a re una ble to  
unde rsta nd the Wa rnings, Ca utions a nd Instructions,  
conta ct equipment supplier before a ttempting to use  
this equipment, otherwise injury or da ma ge ma y re-  
sult.  
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS -  
IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS  
AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETER-  
MINE IF A SEAT POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO  
ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY  
THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT  
OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.  
Sta bilize from the ground up. A sta ble ba se, pelvis a nd  
footrests a re requirements for a ny torso positioning sys-  
te m.  
Make sure tha t ALL ha rdwa re a re tight a t ALL times.  
STABILITY  
The position of ba ck a ngle, rea r wheels, sea t depth  
a nd wheel locks a re directly rela ted to wheelcha ir  
sta bility. Any cha nge to one (1) or a ny combina tion  
of the four (4) ma y ca use the wheelcha ir to decrea se  
in sta bility. Use EXTREME ca ution when using a new  
sea ting position.  
Back Angle  
Rear Wheels  
Seat Depth  
Wheel Locks  
N/A  
N/A  
N/A  
ALWAYS make sure wheelcha ir is sta ble BEFORE reclin-  
ing the ba ck system. Rea r wheels ma y ha ve to be  
repositioned rea rwa rd depending on the degre e of  
recline. ALWAYSensure stability BEFOREusing maximum  
a mount of recline. TEST wheelcha ir BEFORE it is occu-  
pied by end user to ensure sta bility.  
NOTE: When adjusting a feature in left hand column, follow  
across the shaded area and refer to the procedure to main-  
tain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.  
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION  
The Silhouette Seating System is designed to fit a specific  
client based on seating and positioning simulation performed  
on the Shape Sensor.  
To ma inta in the sta bility of the wheelcha ir when mov-  
ing the re a r whe e ls to ANY forwa rd position, the  
a mount of re c line MUST be limite d to pre ve nt the  
wheelcha ir from tipping onto the a nti-tippers.  
DRY FITTING THE CLIENT  
The necessa ry ba ck a ngle MUST be selected BEFORE  
repositioning rea r wheels forwa rd.  
1. Dryfitclient.RefertotheSHAPESENSORowner'smanual.  
WARNING  
SEATING PRESSURES  
If the Silhoue tte se a t a nd / or b a c k d oe s not fit  
the c lie nt p ro p e rly, DO NOT USE. Co nta c t  
INVACARE for prope r instruc tion, othe rwise injury  
to the c lie nt m a y oc c ur.  
The best wa y to a void problems rela ted to pressure  
sores is to understa nd their ca uses a nd your role in a  
skin ma na gement progra m.  
Your thera pist a nd physicia n should be consulted if  
you ha ve a ny questions rega rding weight relief, self-  
exa mina tion ofskin, orindividua llimita tionsa nd needs.  
1
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Adjustable Mounting Bracket Guide  
NOTE: If the wheelchair seating surface has neither hook or  
loop attachment strips, remove the double sided hook from  
the bottom of the cover.  
Adjustable Mounting Bracket  
Socket Cap Screws  
3. Align the front edge of the cushion with the front edge of  
seating surface.  
WARNING  
Kwik Fit Back  
Slot  
Ma ke sure the c ushion is se c ure ly fa ste ne d to the  
whe e lc ha ir se a ting surfa c e with the hook a nd loop  
fa ste ne rs BEFORE using . Exe rc ise c a ution whe n  
tra nsfe rring in a nd out of the whe e lc ha ir, ESPE-  
CIALLY if the whe e lc ha ir is not e quippe d with hook  
a nd loop fa ste ne rs.  
Extended Adjustable  
Mounting Bracket  
Adjustable Mounting  
Bracket  
4. Secure cushion to the seating surface, making sure that  
the hook and loop fasteners are securely attached to the  
seating surface and the cushion.  
Quick-Lock  
Bracket  
OPEN- Flip UP  
CLOSE - Flip  
DOWN  
NOTE: If the wheelchair seating surface has neither hook or  
loop attachment strips, remove the double sided hook from  
the bottom of the cover.  
INSTALLING KWIK  
FIT BACK ONTO  
WHEELCHAIR  
Silhouette Seat  
Cushion  
Kwik Fit Back  
Wheelchair  
Seating  
Surface  
Mounting  
Bracket  
DETAIL "B"  
FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING SEAT CUSHION  
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE  
SILHOUETTE SEATING SYSTEM  
Installing the Back Cover  
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING  
BRACKETS ONTO KWIK FIT BACK  
The cover is properly installed when the words "BOTTOM OF  
BACK" (markedoninsideofcover)isatthebottomoftheback.  
Installing the Seat Cushion Cover  
INSTALLING SEAT CUSHION (FIGURE 3)  
The cover is properly installed when the zipper is at the back  
of the cushion. In addition, the back surface of the cushion is  
marked, “REAR OF SEAT”.  
TheSilhouetteCushionattachestowheelchairseatupholstery  
using hook and loop fasteners on the bottom of cushion cover.  
NOTE: The zipper on the cushion should face rearward.  
Maintaining the Covers  
1. Determinewhetherthewheelchairseatingsurfacehashook  
or loop attachment strips.  
In the event of incontinence, some leakage may occur at the  
seam stitching, fastening straps or at the zipper, so the water  
repellant coating should be cleaned. Refer to CLEANING in  
this instruction sheet.  
2. Perform one (1) of the following:  
A. If wheelchair has loop attachment strips, verify that  
double sided hook strips are securely attached to the  
loop attachment strips on the bottom of the cushion.  
Inspection  
1. In order to ensure that the seating system is working as  
designed, inspection of the seating system on a regular  
basis is necessary.  
B. If the wheelchair has hook attachment strips, remove  
the double sided hook strips from the cushion.  
3
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  
Keep ALL parts dry and away from chemicals or lubricants.  
WARNING  
1. Weekly cleaning is recommended.  
DO NOT continue to use this product if a ny of the fol-  
lowing problems a s described a re discovered. Cor-  
re c tive ma inte na nc e c a n be pe rforme d a t or a r-  
ra nged through your equipment supplier.  
2. To clean the water repellant foam coating, use a soft cloth  
and wipe clean with warm water and a mild soap solu-  
tion. Rinse off and dry.  
CAUTION  
2. Visually inspect all parts weekly, including hardware, up-  
holstery materials, foams (if accessible), and plastics for  
deformation, corrosion, breakage, wear and/or compres-  
sion.  
The c ove r is de signe d to prote c t the foa m a ga inst a  
use rs inc ontine nc e a nd to provide fire re ta rde nc y  
so the c ushion must not be use d without its c ove r. If  
the c ove r is torn, it must be re pla c e d.  
Cleaning  
The Silhouette Seating System is available with several differ-  
ent covering options. Follow washing instructions attached to  
cover.  
UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED WARRANTY  
This wa rra nty is e xte nde d only to the origina l purc ha se r of our produc ts a nd doe s not a ffe c t sta tutory rights.  
Inva c a re UK wa rra nts the foa m c ushion to be fre e from de fe c ts for a pe riod of two (2) ye a rs from the  
d a te o f p urc ha se . The c ushio n c o ve r is wa rra nte d fo r a p e rio d o f nine ty (90) d a ys fro m d a te o f  
p urc ha se . With re g a rd to the orig ina l p urc ha se r/ use r only, Inva c a re UK wa rra nts its m e ta l fa b ric a te d  
ha rd wa re c om p one nts to b e fre e from d e fe c ts in m a te ria ls a nd workm a nship for the life tim e of the  
p rod uc t e xc e p t a ny wood , foa m p la stic or up holste re d c om p one nts. If within suc h wa rra nty p e riod  
the p roduc t sha ll be prove n to Inva c a re UK’s / Inva c a re Se rvic e Re p re se nta tive re a sona b le sa tisfa c -  
tion to b e d e fe c tive , it sha ll b e re p a ire d or re p la c e d , a t Inva c a re UK’s / Inva c a re Se rvic e Re p re se n-  
ta tive op tion ; Inva c a re UK’s / Inva c a re Se rvic e Re p re se nta tive sole ob lig a tion, a nd your e xc lusive  
re m e d y und e r this wa rra nty be ing lim ite d to suc h re pa ir or re pla c e m e nt.  
For wa rra nty se rvic e , ple a se c onta c t Inva c a re UK’s Se rvic e De pa rtme nt / Inva c a re Se rvic e Re pre se nta tive during  
norma l working hours. Upon re c e iving notic e of a n a lle ge d de fe c t in a produc t, Inva c a re UK / Inva c a re Service  
Re presenta tive will issue a seria lized re turn a uthoriza tion. The produc t sha ll the n be re turne d to e ithe r Inva c a re  
pla nt or se rvic e c e nte r a s spe c ifie d by Inva c a re UK / Inva c a re Se rvic e Re pre se nta tive . De fe c tive c ompone nt  
pa rt(s) must be re turne d for wa rra nty inspe c tion using the se ria l numbe r a s ide ntific a tion within thirty (30) da ys of  
re turn a uthoriza tion da te . DO NOT re turn produc ts to our fa c tory without prior c onse nt.  
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS : THE FOREGOING WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR AND  
SHALL NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE  
OR STORAGE, COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE’S EXPRESS WRIT-  
TEN CONSENT (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR  
ATTACHMENTS) OR TO PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE  
SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE UK / INVACARE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.  
CUSTOM MADE DEVICE  
INVACARE(UK)Ltdl SouthRoadBridgendIndustrialEstateBrigendCF313PY l Tel:01656647327lFax:01656649016  
PINDOTPRODUCTS l 2840MariaAvenue l Northbrook, IL60062l Phone:1-847-509-2800l Fax:1-847-509-2801  
Form No. 98-176  
Part No. 1077804  
Rev. (1) 7/99  
Printed in U.S.A.  
Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.  

Indesit Washer IWE7168 User Manual
Indesit Washer PWE 8148 S User Manual
InFocus Projector LS700 User Manual
Ingersoll Rand Heat Pump 650500 B User Manual
Intel Laptop UMPC User Manual
iOptron Telescope MiniTower Pro User Manual
Jaguar Tablet Accessory 20015 User Manual
Keating Of Chicago Fryer 14 BB Gas User Manual
Kettler Patio Furniture 01638 000 User Manual
Konica Minolta Digital Camera S414 User Manual