Invacare Adjustable Back Upholstery user manual

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The top two (2) straps would be left looser to allow the
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upper body to lean back over the upholstery to fight grav-
ity. This configuration may enable the back canes to be
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of
lowered for a quad. In another instance, you might loosen
damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for fur-
all of the straps and allow the end user to sink all the wa

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WARNINGS WHY USE ADJUSTABLE TENSION After the adjustable back upholstery has been UPHOLSTERY: A CLINICAL positioned to the end user’s individual needs, the DISCUSSION hook and loop fasteners MUST be securely fas- tened before applying the back upholstery The flexible sling upholstery commonly used on wheel- cover. The adjustable back should be checked chairs allows the wheelchair to fold without removing rigid whenever entering the chair to ensure that the components. Sling upholstery will stret

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When using a non-adjustable flat backrest, the top por- The best point of control for the pelvis is near the Poste- tion of the upholstery will usually push the trunk forward rior Superior Iliac Spine (P.S.I.S). The upper trunk should of the center of gravity over the pelvis. To maintain the be relined until a balance posture is achieved, approxi- trunk in the upright posture, the user must have and use mately 10 to 15 degrees (FIGURE 5). the back extensor musculature, or add tilt or recline to

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The effect of back support and the angle of the backrest The height of the backrest and the amount of control pro- are interconnected. Changes to one often requires change vided by the adjustable tension upholstery will vary de- to the other if optimal support and balance are to be pending on the abilities of the user. An active paraplegic achieved. Use of a wheelchair with adjustable tension (SCI) may require a minimal back height which adds pos- upholstery can significantly increase function,

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ADJUSTABLE TENSION BACK UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 8) A. B. C. D. Hook Nylon Adjustable Back Back Seat Back And Loop Back Assembly Height Width Anchor Adjuster Cover Complete 10”-14” 14” 1037927 1037936 1037929 1039471 10”-14” 15” 1037927 1037936 1037930 1039472 10”-14” 16” 1037927 1037936 1037931 1039473 10”-14” 17” 1037927 1037928 1037932 1039474 10”-14” 18” 1037927 1037928 1037933 1039475 10”-14” 19” 1037927 1037937 1037934 1039476 10”-14” 20” 1037927 1037937 1037935 1039477 12”-16” 14” 1037916 10379

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LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. Invacare warrants its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year for the original purchaser. If within such warranty p

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