Invacare InTouch 1143199 Operation manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual

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InTouch™Propel™Back

InTouch™Propel™Back 2Part No 1143199

 WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING

AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO

UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND

INSTRUCTIONS CONTACT A QUALIFIED DEALER OR INVACARE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS

EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.

NOTE:Updatedversionsofthismanualareavailableonwww.invacare.com.

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SPECIAL NOTES

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couldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothetablebelowfor

definitionsofthesignalwords.

NOTICE

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

MAINTENANCE

Maintenance MUST be performed ONLY by qualified personnel.

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.

SIGNAL WORD MEANING

DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if

not avoided, may result in property damage.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

InTouch™Propel™Back 4Part No 1143199

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................3

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ...................................................7

Important Information...............................................................................................................................7

Seating Pressure Warning.........................................................................................................................7

Installation Warnings..................................................................................................................................7

Maximum Weight Rating...........................................................................................................................8

SECTION 2—INSTALLING ..................................................................9

Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................9

Installing Mounting Hardware..................................................................................................................9

Installing/Removing the Propel Back ................................................................................................... 11

Adjusting the Propel Back Width......................................................................................................... 12

Installing/Removing the Propel Back Cushion................................................................................... 13

Installing the Cushion ......................................................................................................................... 13

SECTION 3—OPERATION ................................................................ 14

Adjusting the Propel Back Depth and Angle ..................................................................................... 14

SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 15

Replacing Upholstery .............................................................................................................................. 15

Replacing Cushion ................................................................................................................................... 15

Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 16

Back Assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 16

Cover ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Foam....................................................................................................................................................... 16

LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 17

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Part No 1143199 7InTouch™Propel™Back

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

 WARNING

SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES 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 Owner’s Manuals, Ser-

vice Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional equip-

ment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,

contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting

to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.

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.

Yourtherapistandphysicianshouldbeconsultedifyouhaveanyquestionsregarding

weightrelief,self‐examinationofskin,orindividuallimitationsandneeds.

Allseatingsystemsshouldbeselectedcarefully.Workingwithyourtherapist,physician

andequipmentsupplieristhebestwaytoassurethataseatingsystemchoicematches

yourindividualneeds.

Astheneedsoftheindividualbecomemorecomplex,thePropelBackevaluation

becomesmoreimportant.

ThePropelBackisnotdesignedforusewithtilt‐in‐spaceand/orreclinemodel

wheelchairs.

Seating Pressure Warning

Skinconditionshouldbecheckedfrequentlyaftertheinstallationanduseofanynew

seatingsystem.

Installation Warnings

Afteranyadjustments,repairorserviceandbeforeuse,makesurethatallattaching

hardwareistightenedsecurely.

DONOTinstallthePropelBackassemblyontobackcaneswithanoutsidediameter

greaterthan1‐inchorlessthan.86‐inch‐otherwiseinjuryordamagemayoccur.

EnsurethePropelBackisproperlysecuredtothewheelchairbeforeusing.

ThePropelBackMUSTberestingflushagainstthetabsonthecanemountingbrackets.

BothrightandleftbacklatchesMUSTbefullyengaged.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

InTouch™Propel™Back 8Part No 1143199

 WARNING

The position of the Propel Back is directly related to the wheelchair’s stability. It

may be necessary to reposition the front casters, rear wheels, back angle, and/or

seat depth before use. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position.

Maximum Weight Rating

16 - 21-INCH WIDTH

MAXIMUM WEIGHT RATING 300 lbs

SECTION 2—INSTALLING

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SECTION 2—INSTALLING

WARNING

Check ALL fasteners periodically to ensure that mechanical connections and

attaching hardware are tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

DO NOT continue to use this product if problems are discovered. Corrective

maintenance can be performed at or arranged through your equipment supplier.

The Propel Back is not designed for use with tilt-in-space and/or recline model

wheelchairs.

Installation Overview

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE2.1.

1. Removeanyexistingbackupholsteryorbacksystemfromthechairbefore

installation.RefertoOwner’sManualshippedwithwheelchair.

2. Installmountinghardware.RefertoInstallingMountingHardwareonpage 9.

3. InstallPropelBackontothewheelchair.RefertoInstalling/RemovingthePropelBack

onpage 11.

4. Makeanynecessarydepthand/orangleadjustments.RefertoAdjustingthePropel

BackDepthandAngleonpage 14andAdjustingthePropelBackWidthonpage 12.

FIGURE 2.1 Installation Overview

Installing Mounting Hardware

NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE2.2onpage10.

NOTE:Canebracketsadjusttofit7/8”to1”backcanes.Noadditionalhardwareisrequired.

1. Positionthecanemountingbracketontothebackcaneatthedesiredheight.

STEP 2

STEP 3

STEP 4

SECTION 2—INSTALLING

InTouch™Propel™Back 10 Part No 1143199

NOTE:Ensurethatthebacktabispositionedtowardstheinsideofthewheelchairandtheround

endispointingupward.

2. Securethecanemountingbracketandwedgeblockstothebackcanewiththetwo

mountingboltsandhexnuts.Handtightensecurely.

NOTE:Somewheelchairshaveadjustablebackcanesthatareboth7/8”and1”.Ensurethewedge

blocksarecompletelyoneitherthe7/8”or1”sectionandnotstraddlingthetwo.RefertoDetail

“A”inFIGURE2.2.

NOTE:Itmaybenecessarytoraiseorlowerthebackcanestoachievethedesiredbracket

placement.RefertoOwner’sManualshippedwithwheelchair.

3. RepeatSTEPS1and2fortheothercanemountingbracket.

NOTE:CanemountingbracketsMUSTbeparalleltoeachother.

4. Usingthewrenchsuppliedor7/16socketwrench,securelytightenthemounting

bolts.

NOTE:DONOTtightenthemountingboltsuntilthebackheighthasbeenadjustedcorrectly.

NOTE:Checkthealignmentofthemountingbracketsbeforetightening.

FIGURE 2.2 Installing Mounting Hardware

Hex Nut

Mounting

Bolts

Back Cane

Cane

Mounting

Bracket

Back Tab

Wedge

Block

Wedge

Block

Hex Nut

Inside of

Wheelchair

Outside of

Wheelchair

DETAIL “A” -

ADJUSTABLE BACK

CANES

7/8” section

1” Section

NOTE:Measure

samedistanceon

bothsides.

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