Invacare Comfort-Mate Extra / Comfort-Mate Extra Base - Manual

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of
damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for fur-
ther instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The following recommendations are made for the safe
and proper installation of the Comfort Mate Extra/
Comfort Mate Extra Base.
GENERAL WARNINGS
DO NOT install this equipment without first read-
ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If you
are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions
and Instructions, contact a healthcare profes-
sional, dealer or technical personnel if applicable
before attempting to install this equipment - oth-
erwise, injury or damage may occur.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware
is tightened securely.
USER WARNINGS
Skin condition should be checked frequently af-
ter the installation of any new seat.
Comfort-Mate Extra / Comfort-Mate Extra Base
Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions
ATTACHING/REMOVING CUSHION
TO/FROM SEATING SURFACE
(FIGURE 1)
The cushion attaches to the wheelchair seating surface
using hook and loop fastening strips. The bottom of the
cushion cover is equipped with loop fastening strips. At-
tached to the loop fastening strips are double sided hook
fastening strips. Refer to the chart below to determine the
number of hook and loop fastening strips per cushion.
Cushion Width Loop Strips Hook Strips
14 - 19 inches 3 2
20 - 22 inches 4 2
NOTE: To remove the seat from a seating surface, re-
verse the following procedures.
NOTE: The seating surface can be one (1) of the follow-
ing: Seat upholstery, drop base or seat pan.
WARNING
Make sure the hook and loop fastening strips are
securely attached to the seating surface and to
the seat BEFORE using. If the seating surface does
NOT have hook or loop fastening strips, use cau-
tion when transferring in and out of the wheel-
chair otherwise the cushion may shift.
1. Determine whether the wheelchair seating surface
has hook or loop fastening strips.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
If the wheelchair seating surface has:
A. LOOP FASTENING STRIPS - verify that the
double sided hook fastening strips are securely
attached to the loop fastening strips on the bot-
tom of the cushion.
B. HOOK FASTENING STRIPS - remove the double
sided hook fastening strips from the cushion.
C. NO HOOK OR LOOP FASTENING STRIPS -
remove the double sided hook fastening strips
from the bottom of the cushion.
NOTE: The zipper on the cushion should face the back
of the chair.
3. Align the front edge of the cushion with the front
edge of the seating surface.
4. Place the cushion on the wheelchair seating sur-
face. If necessary make sure that the hook and loop
fastening strips are securely connected.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The best way to avoid problems related to pressure sores
is to understand their causes and your role in a skin man-
agement program. The Comfort-Mate Extra Cushion and
Base are NOT designed for prevention of pressure sores.
Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you
have questions regarding individual limitations and needs.
As your needs become more complex, the seat evalua-
tion becomes more important.
All seats should be selected carefully. Working with your
therapist, and physician is the best way to assure that a
seat choice matches your individual needs.
INTRODUCTION
Comfort-Mate Extra Cushion
The Comfort-Mate Extra is designed to provide comfort
and support with features such as molded contour shap-
ing, dual layer foam, and water resistant coating.
Cushion Cover
The outer cover is made from a water repellant fabric to
protect the foam. The cover bottom is fabricated from a
waterproof, non-skid fabric. Regular cleaning and inspec-
tion of the cover is recommended. Refer to SEAT IN-
SPECTION AND CLEANING in this instruction sheet.