Invacare Single Density Cushion, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The Single Density Cushion is designed to provide both

pelvic stability and comfort for the user. The cover is

made from a water repellant fabric to protect the foam.

ATTACHING THE CUSHION TO THE
SEATING SURFACE (FIGURE 1)

The cushion attaches to the wheelchair seating sur-

face using 

hook

 and 

loop

 fastening straps.

Cushion Cover

The bottom of the cushion cover is equipped with two

(2) strips of the 

loop

 portion of the fastening strap.

Attached to the loop portion are two(2) strips of double-

sided hook.

Wheelchair Seating Surface

1. Determine whether the wheelchair seating surface

has hook or loop attachment strips.

FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING THE CUSHION TO

THE SEATING SURFACE

Front Of

Cushion

Lines Up

With The

Front Of

The

Seating

Surface

Cushion

Loop Portion of

Fastening Strap

(Attached To

Cushion)

Double Sided

Hook Portion of

Fastening Strap

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the

safe use of the Single Density Cushion:

WARNING

DO NOT use this equipment without first read-
ing and understanding these instructions. If
you are unable to understand the Warnings,
Cautions, and  Instructions, contact distribu-
tor before attempting to use this equipment,
otherwise, injury or damage may result.

Check all parts for shipping damage and test
before use. In case of damage, DO NOT use.
Contact the distributor for futher instructions.

The Single Density Cushion IS NOT designed for
use in the treatment of pressure sores or by
individuals at risk of developing pressure sores.

Your therapist and physician should be con-
sulted if you have any questions regarding
weight relief, self-examination of the skin,
or individual limitations and needs.

The information contained in this docu-
ment is subject to change without notice.

Make sure the hook and loop fastening
straps are securely attached between the
seating surface and cushion before using.

2. If the wheelchair has loop attachment strips, verify

that the double sided hook strips are securely at-

tached to the loop attachment strips on the bottom

of the cushion.

NOTE: The zipper on the cushion should face rearward.

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.

WARNING

Make sure the hook and loop fastening straps
are securely attached between the seating sur-
face and cushion before using.  If the cushion is
not secured to the wheelchair seating surface,
exercise caution when transferring in and out of
the wheelchair.

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.

Zipper Faces Rearward

Seating Surface

Single Density

TM

 Cushion

  Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions