Jay J3 PLUS Back User manual
S E C T I O N
J3 PLUS BACK
O w n e r ’s M a n u a l
JAY® J3 PLUS Back
IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION
NOTICE:This manual contains important instructions that must be passed on to the user of this prod-
uct. Please do not remove this manual before delivery to the end user.
SUPPLIER: This manual must be given to the user of this product.
USER: Before using this product, read this entire manual and save for future reference.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Visit www.SunriseMedical.com to register this product.
252148 Rev A 2
JAY®J3 PLUS BACK
CONSUMER INFORMATION
IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION
NOTICE: This manual contains important instructions that must be passed on to the user of this
product. Please do not remove this manual before delivery to the end user.
SUPPLIER: This manual must be given to the user of this product.
USER: Before using this product, read this entire manual and save for future reference.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION: Visit www.SunriseMedical.com to register this product.
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SUNRISE MEDICAL LISTENS
Thank you for choosing the J3 Plus Back Support System. We want
to hear your questions or comments about this manual, the
safety and reliability of your product, and the service you receive
from your Authorized Sunrise dealer. Please feel free to write or
call us at the address and telephone number below:
Sunrise Medical (US) LLC
Customer Service Department
2842 Business Park Ave
Fresno, CA 93727
(800) 333-4000
Be sure to return your warranty card, and let us know if you
change your address. This will allow us to keep you up to date with
information about safety, new products and options to increase
your use and enjoyment of this wheelchair. If you lose your war-
ranty card, call or write and we will gladly send you a new one.
FOR ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS
Your Authorized Dealer knows your product best, and can answer
most of your questions about safety, use and maintenance. For
future reference, fill in the following:
Supplier: _______________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________
Telephone: ______________________________________________
Serial #: ___________________________ Date/Purchased:_______
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU SHOULD KNOW
No component of this product was made with Natural
Rubber Latex.
Introduction..................................................4
General Warnings........................................5
Use and Maintenance .................................7
Fitting the back to the chair........................9
Accessories.................................................15
Warranty.....................................................16
DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING INFORMATION
When this product reaches the end of its life, please take it to an
approved collection or recycling point designated by your local or
state government. This product is manufactured using a variety of
materials, Your product should not be disposed of as ordinary
household waste. You should dispose of your wheelchair properly,
according to local laws and regulations. Most materials that are
used in the construction of this product are fully recyclable. The
seperate collection and recycling of your product at the time of
disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
dosposed in a manner that protects the environment.
Ensure you are the legal owner of the product prior to arranging
for the product disposal in accordance with the above recommen-
dations
I. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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II. INTRODUCTION
Sunrise Medical recommends that a clinician such as a
doctor or therapist experienced in seating and
positioning be consulted to determine if a J3 Plus Back
is appropriate. Backs should only be installed by an
Authorized Sunrise Medical Dealer.
JAY J3 PLUS BACK
The JAY J3 Plus Back is designed to provide the
important benefits of a proper back support for heavy
duty end users.
Maximum user weight is 500 lbs. (227 kg.)
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III.GENERAL WARNINGS
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WARNING
WARNING
E. J3 PLUS BACK TRANSIT SAFETY
A. CENTER OF GRAVITY
Installing a back support on a wheelchair may effect the
center of gravity of the wheelchair, and may cause the
wheelchair to tip backwards potentially resulting in
injury to the user.
B. ANTI-TIPS
Anti-tip tubes can help keep your chair from tipping over
backward in normal conditions.
1. Sunrise recommends the use of anti-tip tubes.
2. ALWAYS assess the need for anti-tips or an
amputee axle adapter brackets that could be
added to the wheelchair to help increase the
stability of the wheelchair and seating system.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair,
a fall, tip-over, or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to the rider or others.
C. PUSHING OR LIFTING
Do not use the J3 Plus Back to move or push the wheelchair.
WARNING
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your chair, a
fall, tip-over, or loss of control may occur and cause
severe injury to the rider or others.
D. COMPATIBILITY
The J3 Plus Back is designed to be compatible with most
wheelchairs with the following exception:
1. Wheelchairs that are angle adjustable with
recline or tilt, and result in a back angle
greater than 60 from the vertical.
The J3 Plus Back has been dynamically tested for use
in a motor vehicle. This system conforms with
ANSI/RESNA WC-20. If the J3 Plus Back is to be used in
a transit situation, it must be mounted to a wheelchair
that conforms to the performance requirements of ANSI/
RESNA WC-19. For rider safety, please follow all
installation, use, and maintenance instructions within this
manual as well as the transit instructions below.
1. If possible and feasible, the rider should transfer to
the Original Equipment Manufacturer vehicle seat
and use the vehicle restraints.
2. The distance between the top of the user's
shoulder and the top of the back should not exceed
6.5" (16.5 cm).
3. The wheelchair must be labeled as appropriate for
use as a seat in a motor vehicle, dynamically tested
to the performance requirements of ISO Standard
7176-19 and installed, used, and maintained
according to the manufacturer's instructions.
4. If the original wheelchair seat was replaced, the
new seat must be approved for wheelchair transit,
installed and used as indicated in the manufacturer's
instructions.
5. The Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant Restraint
System (WTORS) should be compatible with the
specific wheelchair, used as indicated in the
manufacturer's instructions, and should comply
with the performance requirements of ISO
Standard 10542.
6. The wheelchair must be forward facing during
transport.
7. In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle
occupants, wheelchair-mounted accessories such as
trays and respiratory equipment should be
removed and secured separately.
8. This product is intended for use by adults up to
500 lbs. (227 kg)
9. Postural support devices such as pelvic positioning
belts, anterior trunk supports, or postural supports
such as lateral trunk supports should not be relied
on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle unless
they are labeled as conforming to ISO Standard
16840-4.
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1. Do not use the J3 Plus Back handle to lift the
wheelchair. It is intended only for back removal.
2. Improper use of the back by pushing or pulling
may cause the back to unexpectedly detach from
the wheelchair.
J3 Plus Back used with these types of wheelchairs may cause
the back to accidentally disconnect from the wheelchair.
This could result in a fall or potential injury of the rider
and/or caregiver.
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10. Alterations or substitutions should not be made to
the structure of the chair or seating system, parts,
and/or components without consulting the
manufacturer.
11. Back mounting bracket must be attached in the
"leg up" position for transit use (see below). Refer
to the appropriate section for correct back
hardware mounting instructions.
If you fail to heed these warnings, damage to your
chair,a fall, tip-over, or loss of control may occur and
cause severe injury to the rider or others.
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IV. USE AND MAINTENANCE
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WARNING
The owner of this equipment is responsible for making
sure that it has been set up and adjusted by an
Authorized Dealer under the advice of a healthcare
professional. It may require periodic safety and
function checks or certain in-use adjustments that can
be performed by the owner, caregiver, or Authorized
Dealer if desired.
A. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
1. Proper maintenance and cleaning will improve
performance and extend the useful life of your
equipment.
2. Clean your equipment regularly. This will help you
find loose or worn parts and make your
equipment easier to use. You will need a mild
detergent solution and cleaning rags.
3. If discovered, have loose, worn, bent, or damaged
parts replaced before using the J3 Plus Back.
B. CRITICAL SAFETY CHECKS
1. Fasteners
Sunrise Medical recommends that all fasteners be
checked for wear, such as loose bolts or broken
components every 6 months. Loose fasteners
should be re-tightened according to the installation
instructions.
2. Replacing Components
Contact your Authorized Dealer immediately to
replace any components. Do not continue to use
the system after identifying loose or broken
components.
C. EASY CLEANING
1. Back Cover
a.
b.
Remove the cover from back shell by
detaching the Velcro and the snaps. Unzip
the bottom of the cover.
Remove the foam and turn the cover
inside out.
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c. Zip the cover closed to avoid snagging.
d. Machine was in warm water(122 F).
e. Drip and tumble dry on low heat.
NOTE - Do not dry clean covers or use industrial washers to
clean covers. Do not steam autoclave. Do not beach. Laundry
care symbol definitions are shown (Fig. 3)
2. Backshell
a. The back shell should be wiped clean
with soap and water on a regular basis to
prevent buildup of dirt and grime.
3. Positioning components
a. Remove the components one at a time, noting
the placement for re-assembly.
b. Positioning components can be wiped clean
with soap and water.
c. DO NOT immerse positioning components
underwater.
(Back Cover) Laundry Care Symbols
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D. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
After installation/adjustment, the back can be easily
removed from the wheelchair if necessary.
1. Removal:
a. Push both release levers forward to
unlock the hardware. (Fig. 4)
b. Once both levers are in the forward
position, lift the back straight up,
using the handle located on the top
of the back.
2. Proper re-attachment after removal:
a. To re-attach the back and hardware
receivers, line up the pins to the
receivers.
b. Push the back into place on the
receivers.
c. If properly inserted, the pins will
"click" into a locked position.
3. Locking Pins:
The locking pins provide a safety feature which
prevents the back from being released
unintentionally from the wheelchair.
a. To lock, insert the pins (A) into the
mounting receivers (B).
b. Remove the pins if the quick-release
capability is desired. If you are uncertain that you have heard the locking
"click", pull up on the back using the handle to test
and make sure it has been securely locked.
If you fail to heed this warning, damage to your
equipment, a fall, or loss of control may occur and
cause severe injury to the rider or others.
WARNING
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V. FITTING THE BACK TO THE CHAIR
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WARNING
The owner of this equipment is responsible for making
sure that it has been set up and adjusted by an
Authorized Dealer under the advice of a healthcare
professional. It may require periodic safety and
function checks. Adjustments should be performed by
your Authorized Dealer. Always use parts and/or
accessories that have been recommended or approved
by Sunrise Medical.
The J3 Plus Back is designed to be compatible with
most wheelchairs with the following exception:
Wheelchairs that are angle adjustable with recline or
tilt that result in a back angle greater than 60 from
the vertical should not be used with the J3 Plus Back
system.
A. WHEELCHAIR DIMENSIONS
1. The J3 Plus Back is designed to replace the
wheelchair's sling upholstery. Prior to
installation, determine if the wheelchair used
has compatible back canes by measuring the
width between your back canes as seen in
Fig. 5.
2. Next check that the back canes are a
compatible diameter. The J3 Plus back hard-
ware can mounted on wheelchair back canes
ranging from 3/4" to 1-1/8". Measure your
back cane diameter (Fig. 6) and refer to
Table 2 to ensure your back canes are
compatible.
3. If you cannot determine that the back canes
are compatible, please contact your Authorized
Sunrise Medical Dealer or Sunrise
Medical customer service.
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A. J3 TH HARDWARE
Please read the following instructions before beginning the
installation. To install the J3 Plus Back with TH hardware,
it is best to begin without a user in the wheelchair. Once
the back has been installed, the user can be seated back in
the wheelchair for minor adjustments.
1. Tools Required (included with J3 Plus Back):
a. 4mm hex key
b. 10mm box end wrench
B. BACK HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Remove existing back components
a. Remove the existing wheelchair
back according to the wheelchair
manufacturer's instructions.
b. Remove any pre-existing back
hardware or components.
2. Locating the hardware receiver
a. The backshell should come with
mounting brackets (A) attached.
b. Visually determine the optimum
clamp receiver location (B) on
the back canes. The mounting
hardware should be at
approximately equal heights on
each back post (Fig. 7) and
parallel to the seat frame (Fig. 8).
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NOTE - A higher location on the back canes
is generally better.
3. Attaching the hardware receivers
a. Using the 4mm hex key, loosen the
clamp screws (Fig. 9) (C)
NOTE - For large tube diameters, the
clamp screws may have to be removed
completely.
b. Attach and align the receiver to the
wheelchair back canes (D).
c. Hand-tighten the clamp screws (C).
d. The receivers may require additional
lateral adjustments to ensure proper
alignment.
4. Attaching and aligning the J3 Plus Back shell
a. Using a 10mm wrench, loosen the
bracket nuts (E) and mounting pin bolts
(H) until the hardware can move easily
in all directions.
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