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SAFETY SUMMARY


The following recommendations are made for the
safe use of the COMFORT-MATE CUSHION:


WARNING


DO NOT install this equipment without first
reading and understanding this instruction
sheet. If you are unable to understand
these instructions, contact a healthcare
professional, dealer or technical personnel
if applicable before attempting to install
this equipment - otherwise, injury or dam-
age may occur.
Check all parts for shipping damage and
test before use. In case of damage, DO NOT
use. Contact Carrier/Dealer for further in-
struction.
The best way to avoid problems related to
pressure sores is to understand their causes
and your role in a skin management pro-
gram.
Your therapist and physician should be
consulted if you have any questions regard-
ing weight relief, self-examination of the skin,
or individual limitations and needs.
All cushions used for the prevention or
treatment of decubitus ulcers (pressure sores)
should be selected carefully. Working with
your therapist, physician and rehabilitation
technology supervisor is the best way to
assure that a cushion choice matches your
individual needs.
As the needs of the individual become more
complex, the cushion evaluation becomes
more important.
Skin condition should be checked very
frequently after the provision of any new
cushion.


ATTACHING THE CUSHION TO
THE SEATING SURFACE
(WITHOUT BASE)


The COMFORT-MATE cushion cover is fabricated
with a breathable fabric.
The cushion attaches to the wheelchair seating sur-
face using two (2)hookandloopfastening straps.


Cushion Cover


The bottom of the cushion cover is equipped with
two (2) strips of theloopportion of the fastening
strap.


Wheelchair Seating Surface


The two (2) strips of thehookportion of the
fastening straps included, secure the cushion to
the seating surface.
1. Position thehookportion of the fastening straps
onto theloopportion located on the bottom of
the cushion cover.
2. Determine the desired position for the cushion
on the seating surface.
3. Remove the paper backing on thehookportion
of the fastening straps.


WARNING


Make sure the hook and loop fastening
straps are securely attached to the seat-
ing surface and cushion.
4. Position the cushion on the seating surface as
determined inSTEP 2. Attach the cushion to
the seating surface.


Comfort-Mate/Comfort Mate PLUS Cushion and/or Base


Assembly,Installation and Operating Instructions


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ATTACHING / ADJUSTING THE
CUSHION/BASE MOUNTING
HOOKS TO THE BASE


NOTE: Refer to theFIGURE 1 - ATTACHING /
ADJUSTING THE CUSHION/BASE MOUNTING
HOOKS TO THE BASEin this instruction sheet for
adjustment locations.
1. For minimal width adjustment, loosen the
mounting screws and adjust the hooks in or out
and retighten the mounting screws.
2.For front-to-back position adjustment:
a. Remove the mounting screws that secure
the mounting hooks to the seat.
b. Adjust the mounting hooks to desired
mounting position.
c. Reinsert the mounting screws. Securely
tighten.
3. If all attachments and adjustments are
complete, zip the back cover closed.


Front of Seat
Rear of Seat


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Mounting Hook Locations
Mounting Hooks and Screws
FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING / ADJUSTING THE CUSHION/BASE MOUNTING HOOKS TO THE BASE


WASHING INSTRUCTIONS -
COVERS


OUTER COVER


1. Can be machine washed and dried.
2. DO NOT use bleach.
NOTE: We recommend cleaning the cover on a
regular basis.


INNER COVER (If apllicable)


1. Hand wash with a damp cloth.
2. We DO NOT recommend machine washing and
drying.


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INSTALLING/USING THE QUICK
RELEASE RAIL CLAMP
(FIGURE 2)


Installing


NOTE: The quick release rail clamp is designed to
fit either a 1-inch diameter tube or a 7/8-inch diam-
eter tube with the insert provided.
1. First, remove the mounting screw from the in-
ternal threaded mounting screw. Then remove
the internal threaded mounting screw from the
quick release rail clamp assembly.
2. Place the quick release rail clamp on the frame
of the wheelchair frame.
3. Loosely, reinstall the mounting screw into the
internal threaded mounting screw of quick re-
lease rail clamp assembly.
4. If 7/8-inch diameter insert is needed, install in-
sert on the wheelchair frame. Ensure the open
end is facing up.
5. Slide insert into quick release rail clamp. En-
sure tabs on insert are aligned with bottom of
groove, located on the sides of the quick re-
lease rail clamp.
6. Position the quick release rail clamp so that the
thumb-like feature locks down onto the mount-
ing hooks of the seat as shown inFIGURE 2.
7. Securely tighten the mounting screw and the
internal threaded mounting screw of the quick
release rail clamp.


Using


1. To secure hooks in place, push down on thumb-
like feature, which is positioned as noted in
STEP 6ofINSTALLING THE QUICK RELEASE
RAIL CLAMP.
2. To unlock, push down on release tab of the
quick release rail clamp.
Lock
Washer
Wheelchair
Frame
Mounting
Hook
Mounting
Screw
Thumb-like
Feature
Quick Release
Rail Clamp
Release
Tab
Internal Threaded
Mounting Screw
Steps 1 through 3
Steps 4 through 5
Tab
Groove
Quick Release
Rail Clamp
7/8-inch diameter
insert
Steps 6 and 7
Release
Tab
Wheelchair
Frame
Mounting
Hook
Locked
Position
Unlocked
Position
APPLY PRESSURE
HERE
Quick Release
Rail Clamp
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING/USING THE QUICK
RELEASE RAIL CLAMP


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LIMITED WARRANTY


PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TOCOMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW AP-
PLICABLE TOPRODUCTS 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 a period of two (2)
years on Cushion and 90 days on the Cover from the date of purchase. If within such warranty period any
such product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's
option. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part instal-
lation or repair of any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this
warranty shall be limited to such repair and/or replacement.
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare
product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to
Invacare at the address on the next page. Provide dealer's name, address, model number, and the date of
purchase, indicate nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.
Invacare Corporation will issue a return authorization. The defective unit or parts must be returned for
warranty inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty (30) days of
return authorization date. DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior consent. C.O.D. ship-
ments will be refused; please prepay shipping charges.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TOPROBLEMS ARISING FROM
NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TOADHERE TOTHE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. IN ADDITION, THE FORE-
GOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER
HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TONEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE; OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS
WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAU-
THORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS: PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TOANY
COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY CIRCUM-
STANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL; PRODUCTS REPAIRED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN AU-
THORIZED INVACARE DEALER, SUCH EVALUATION SHALL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, IF
ANY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-
LAR PURPOSE.
IT SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN
AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN.
INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES
WHATSOEVER.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND
REQUIREMENTS.


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