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IMPORTANT!
If the wheelchair and Invacare
®
Matrx
®
E2 Back is transported
unoccupied, the wheelchair should be tied down with suitable equipment according to
the manufacturer’s instructions. If the equipment is dismantled for transportation,
ensure that all parts are secured safely within the vehicle.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury
When establishing the mounting position for the Invacare
®
Matrx
®
Back, ensure
the stability of the wheelchair is not compromised. Adjusting the forward and aft
position and/or angle of the backrest will alter the user’s center of gravity within
the wheelchair. It may be necessary to reposition the front casters, rear wheels,
back angle, tilt-in-space, recline position and/or seat depth before use.
WARNING!
Risk of Serious Injury or Damage
• The procedures in this manual should be performed by a qualified technician
• The hardware provided is high strength and tested for durability.
Do Not substitute
hardware.
Use only the original hardware supplied with your Matrx back
• 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.
• DO NOT install the Invacare
®
Matrx
®
back assembly onto back canes with an
outside diameter greater than 1” (25mm) or less than 3/4” (19mm). Otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.
• For power seating applications, the Fixed Mounting Hardware must be used.
WARNING!
Risk of Injury
Invacare
®
Matrx
®
products are specifically designed and manufactured for use
in conjunction with Invacare
®
Matrx
®
accessories. Accessories designed by other
manufacturers have not been tested by Motion Concepts and are not recommended.
WARNING
Risk of Injury
Skin condition should be checked very frequently after the installation of any
new seating system. Working with your therapist, physician and service provider
is the best way to assure that a seating choice meets your individual needs.
2.2 GENERAL SAFETY AND INSTALLATION WARNINGS!
WARNING!
Risk of Death, Serious Injury, or Damage
Lighted cigarettes dropped onto an upholstered seating system can cause a fire
resulting in death, serious injury or damage. Wheelchair occupants are at particular
risk of death or serious injury from these fires and resulting fumes because they
may not have the ability to move away from the wheelchair.
•DO NOT smoke while using this wheelchair
belt (lap belts on their own are not suitable). Restraints that loop over the shoulder
and anchor to the vehicle floor should be avoided where possible, as they can
cause a heavy downward load through the client during an impact, the preferred
type anchor above and behind the shoulder as with a car seat belt. The lap section
of the belt should fit snugly over the pelvis of the client and should not be able to
ride up to the abdominal area. The upper torso section of belt should be in contact
with the client’s chest and fit over the shoulder(s), while not cutting into the neck
or slipping off the shoulder(s).
