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LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW 
APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS 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 the period of two years of 
use by original purchaser except for the cover, which is warranted for a period of 90 days of use by the original 
purchaser. 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 installation 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 back 
cover. 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 days of return authorization 
date. DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior consent. C.O.D. shipments will be refused; please 
prepay shipping charges.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL 
NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS 
SUBJECT TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, 
COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS 
WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF 
UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE 
TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE, OR TO A PRODUCT 
DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH EVALUATION WILL BE 
SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING 
FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES 
WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF 
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THE SOLE REMEDY FOR 
VIOLATIONS OF ANY WARRANTY WHATSOEVER, SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT 
OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN, THE APPLICATION 
OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE 
EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVIDED 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.

Invacare Corporation

www.invacare.com

USA

One Invacare Way

Elyria, Ohio USA

44036-2125

Canada

570 Matheson Blvd. E Unit 8

Mississauga Ontario

L4Z 4G4 Canada

 

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Part No 1154276

1-800-451-3553

Rev A - 5/08

Summary of Contents for ContourU

Page 1: ...king with your therapist physician and cushion supplier is the best way to assure that a cushion choice matches your individual needs As the needs of the client become more complex the cushion evaluation becomes more important Skin condition should be checked very frequently after the provision of any new seating system With regard to seat chest positioning straps it is the obligation of the DME d...

Page 2: ...coating should be cleaned Refer to Cleaning Inspection NOTE In order to ensure that the seating system is working as designed inspection of the seating system on a regular basis is necessary WARNING DO NOT continue to use this product if any deformation corrosion breakage wear and or compres sion is found Corrective maintenance can be performed at or arranged through your equipment sup plier Visua...

Page 3: ...bly in place on the rear of the back cane 4 Wrap the loose straps around the back cane 5 Attach the loose straps to clamp block with two pan head screws NOTE The set screws in the clamp blocks are used to secure the assemblies to the back canes CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the set screws Otherwise damage may occur 6 Slide the assembly to the desired position and tighten the set screws 7 Repeat STEPS...

Page 4: ...ounting bracket or snap lock clamp base Puttheassemblyinplaceonthefrontoftheback cane 6 Wrap the loose straps around the back cane 7 Attach the loose straps to clamp block with two pan head screws NOTE The set screws in the clamp blocks are used to secure the assemblies to the back canes CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the set screws Otherwise damage may occur 8 Slide the assembly to the desired positi...

Page 5: ...placed between or behind the back canes NOTE If necessary an optional mounting spacer part number 3002937 can be used to space out the adjustable mounting brackets at the top of the Kwik Fit back 1 Follow the procedures in the Shape Sensor Owner s Manual to determine where the Kwik Fit back will attach to the wheelchair back canes CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the set screws Otherwise damage may occu...

Page 6: ... back does not rattle 4 Adjust the Kwik Fit assemblies as necessary until all conditions in STEP 3 are met FIGURE 3 Installing the Kwik Fit Back Adjustable Mounting Bracket Adjustable Mounting Bracket Kwik Fit Back DETAIL A ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BRACKET OPTIONS Adjustable Mounting Bracket Guide Slot in Kwik Fit Back Socket Cap Screws Extended Adjustable Mounting Bracket Kwik Fit Back Quick Lock Brac...

Page 7: ... clamp bases on the back canes 6 Adjust recline the back cushion pan until the desired back angle is reached Make note of the holes in the L brackets that line up with the clamp bases at the desired angle Remove the back cushion pan from the wheelchair 7 Thread one stainless steel pin into each L bracket in the holes determined in STEP 6 using the 9 64 hex key wrench supplied in the kit Installing...

Page 8: ...ith two button head cap screws Use the 5 32 allen wrench supplied in the kit to tighten the screws 5 Put the back cushion onto the wheelchair Line up the L brackets with the clamp bases on the back canes 6 Adjust reclinethebackcushionuntilthe desired back angle is reached Make note of the holes in the L brackets that line up with the clamp bases at the desired angle Remove the back cushion from th...

Page 9: ...ard with a pen or marker Remove the board from the wheelchair NOTE When installed properly the mounting brackets will not interfere with any other wheelchair parts 3 Drill two mounting holes in the board for each bracket with a 11 32 drill bit 4 Using a M6 hex key wrench screw a threaded insert into each of the bracket mounting holes CAUTION DO NOT overtighten the threaded inserts Damage to the cu...

Page 10: ...f the outermost seat pan holes NOTE Use the innermost holes to attach the brackets to the seat pan 6 Insert a cap screw through one of the innermost holes of the seat pan and through the mounting hole of the bracket Put a hex nut onto the cap screw DO NOT tighten the hex nut 7 From underneath the seat pan insert the detent pin through the holes in the bracket NOTE Use the innermost holes to attach...

Page 11: ...wheelchair seating surface has neither hook or loop attachment strips remove the double sided hook from the bottom of the cover 3 Align the front edge of the cushion with the front edge of seating surface WARNING Make sure the cushion is securely fastened to the wheelchair seating surface with the hook and loop fasteners before using Exercise caution when transferring in and out of the wheelchair ...

Page 12: ...s will be refused please prepay shipping charges LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO NEGLIGENCE ACCIDENT IMPROPER OPERATION MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MODI...

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