Invacare Essential Cushion - Manual

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INTRODUCTION
The Essential 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 Essential Cushion:
WARNING
DO NOT use this equipment without first reading
and understanding these instructions. If you are
unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions,
and Instructions, contact distributor before at-
tempting 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 Essential 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 consulted
if you have any questions regarding weight re-
lief, self-examination of the skin, or individual limi-
tations and needs.
The information contained in this document is
subject to change without notice.
Make sure the hook and loop fastening straps
are securely attached between the seating sur-
face 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
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