Cushion Rigidizer
2 Safety
2.1 General Safety Information
WARNING!
Risk of Death, Injury or Damage
Improper use of the product may cause death,
injury or damage. This section contains important
information for the safe operation and use of this
product.
– DO NOT use this product or any available
optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions
and any additional instructional material such
as user manuals, service manuals or instruction
sheets supplied with this product or optional
equipment.
– If you are unable to understand the warnings,
cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare
professional, provider or technical personnel
before attempting to use this equipment.
– Check all external components and carton for
damage. In case of damage, or if the product
is not working correctly, contact a technician
or Invacare for repair.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Risk of injury or damage from improper installation
of the Cushion Rigidizer.
– The procedures in this manual MUST be
performed by a qualified technician.
– Movement of the Cushion Rigidizer within the
cushion may occur causing discomfort to the
user if not properly installed.
– Do NOT use this accessory on wheelchairs with
a rigid seat pan.
– Use this accessory ONLY on wheelchairs with
either nylon or sling seat upholsteries.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Use of non-Invacare accessories may result in
serious injury or damage.
– Invacare products are specifically designed
and manufactured for use in conjunction with
Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by
other manufacturers have not been tested by
Invacare and are NOT recommended for use
with Invacare products.
– Do NOT use non-Invacare accessories.
– To obtain Invacare accessories, contact Invacare
by phone or at www.invacare.eu.com.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Attaching hardware that is loosely secured could
cause loss of stability resulting in serious injury
or damage.
– After ANY adjustments, repair or service
and before use, make sure that all attaching
hardware is tightened securely.
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WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
Risk of injury or damage from exceeding the
weight limit of the wheelchair or the Cushion
Rigidizer.
– Invacare products are specifically designed
and manufactured for use in conjunction with
Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by
other manufacturers have not been tested by
Invacare and are NOT recommended for use
with Invacare products.
– Use of the Cushion Rigidizer does NOT change
the weight limitation of the wheelchair.
– The Cushion Rigidizer has a weight limitation of
136 kg (300 lbs).
NOTICE!
– The information contained in this document is
subject to change without notice.
3 Product Overview
3.1 Product Description
The Invacare Cushion Rigidizer fits between the seat rails for
level support and to reduce the hammock effect of the seat
upholstery. It securely attaches to the bottom of the cushion
inside the cushion cover.
3.2 Scope of Delivery
The following components are included within the scope of
delivery:
Cushion Rigidizer
A
Material — formed ABS plastic.
User Manual
B
4 Setup
4.1 Installing the Cushion Rigidizer
To change the depth of the Cushion Rigidizer, see 4.2
Customizing the Cushion Rigidizer, page 3 .
A
B
60133718-B