INFINITY BACK SUPPORTS Assembly, Installation and Operation Instructions
SPECIAL NOTES/TABLE OF CONTENTS S P E C I A L N O T E S WARNING THE PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. 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 OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
SAFETY SUMMARY SAFETY SUMMARY NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact your Dealer for further instruction. INSTALLATION WARNINGS 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. 2. 3. 4.
SAFETY SUMMARY S A F E T Y S U M M A R Y SAFETY SUMMARY STABILITY WARNINGS (CONTINUED) 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.
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 management program. All cushions should be selected carefully. Working with your therapist, physician and equipment supplier is the best way to assure that a cushion choice matches your individual needs.
PROCEDURE 1 P R E P A R I N G W H E E L C H A I R PREPARING WHEELCHAIR This Procedure includes the following: Removing Cane Clamps Installing/Removing Cane Clamps 1. Remove the Infinity Back from the wheelchair. Refer to REMOVING THE INFINITY BACK in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual. 2. Loosen, but do not remove the mounting screw on the cane clamp. Installing Inserts INSTALLING/REMOVING CANE CLAMPS (FIGURE 1) 3. Remove cane clamp from back cane.
PREPARING THE INFINITY BACK FOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 2 3. Remove the lateral support. This Procedure includes the following: 4. Repeat STEPS 2-3 for the remaining lateral supports, if necessary. Installing/Removing the Lateral Supports Installing/Removing Cushions 5. Install the back cushion on the back panel. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING CUSHIONS in this procedure of the manual.
PROCEDURE 2 P R E P A R I N G T H E B A C K PREPARING THE INFINITY BACK FOR INSTALLATION 3. Slide the cushion off the support. REMOVING. 1. Remove the back cushion from the back panel(s). Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BACK CUSHION in this procedure of the manual. 2. Grasp the spinal insert(s) and pull to release the hook and loop fasteners. Installing/Removing Back Cushion INSTALLING. 1. Lift the top flap up and pull the bottom flap down on the back cushion cover. 3.
PREPARING THE INFINITY BACK FOR INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 2 ADJUSTING THE MOUNTING HARDWARE (FIGURE 3) 4. If necessary, loosen, but do not remove the two (2) mounting screws securing each upper width bracket to the back frame. NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION AND STABILITY WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this manual. 5. Slide the upper width brackets IN or OUT until the mounting pins fit flush into both upper (swivel) cane clamps and the depth hardware touches the cane clamps as shown in FIGURE 3. 1.
PROCEDURE 3 I N S T A L L I N G / R E M O V I N G INSTALLING/REMOVING THE INFINITY BACK Installing/Removing the Infinity Back 7. Ensure all cushions and lateral supports have been installed. Refer to PROCEDURE 2 - PREPARING THE INFINITY BACK FOR INSTALLATION in this manual. INSTALLING/REMOVING THE INFINITY BACK (FIGURE 1) 8. Position the user into the wheelchair to determine which adjustments need to be made to properly fit the Infinity Back. Refer to the wheelchair owner's manual.
ADJUSTING THE INFINITY BACK PROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTING THE HINGE/ANGLE (DUALFLEX ONLY) This Procedure includes the following: Adjusting Cane Clamp Height NOTE: Refer to the INSTALLATION AND STABILITY WARNINGS in the SAFETY SUMMARY of this manual. NOTE: The following procedures apply to the DualFlex ONLY. If installing/adjusting a UniBack proceed to ADJUSTING THE LATERAL PADS in this procedure of the manual.
PROCEDURE 4 ADJUSTING THE INFINITY BACK Converting Fixed Angle Hinges to Dynamic Flex Hinges (FIGURE 3) A D J U S T I N G Depth Bracket 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. Position the elastomers, spacers and washers as shown in FIGURE 3. NOTE: Ensure all mounting holes are aligned. Width Bracket Mounting Hole Adjustment Hole Mounting Screw 3.
ADJUSTING THE INFINITY BACK PROCEDURE 4 6. Slide one (1) lateral support to the desired location. DETAIL "A" 7. Visually inspect the adjustment slot to find proper location for the curved washer. Curved Washer 8. Remove one (1) mounting screw, tooth lock washer and curved washer. Tooth Lock Washer 9. Hold the mounting screw with the threads UP. 10. Position the tooth lock washer on the mounting screw. 11.
PROCEDURE 5 MAINTENANCE This Procedure includes the following: M A I N T E N A N C E 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. 2. Position the back cushion on a flat surface. 3.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE 5 Installing/Removing Adjustable Positioning Pad (UNIBACK ONLY) (FIGURE 3) INSPECTION WARNING INSTALLING. 1. Lift the top flap up and pull the bottom flap down on the back cushion cover. DO NOT continue to use this product if any of the following problems as described are discovered. Corrective maintenance can be performed at or arranged through your equipment supplier. 2. Grasp the cushion and pull upwards to remove the cushion from the back. 3.
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.
