Invacare® Matrx®
2 Safety
2.1 Safety information
WARNING!
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Do not use this product or any available optional
equipment without first completely reading and
understanding the user manual supplied. Invacare®
product manuals are available at www.invacare.co.uk
or your local dealer. If you are unable to understand
the warnings, cautions or instructions please contact a
health care professional, dealer or technical personnel
before attempting to use this equipment – otherwise,
injury or damage may occur.
WARNING!
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.
IMPORTANT!
The information contained in this document is subject
to change without notice.
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Check all parts for shipping damage and test before
using.
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In case of damage, do not use.
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Contact Invacare® / Carrier for further instructions.
2.2 Symbols on the product
Refer to user manual
Do not bleach
CE conform
Do not iron
Tumble dry low heat
60°
Machine wash
temperature max.
60 °C
Do not dry clean
3 Setup
3.1 Installing the cushion
1.
Position the cushion so the material identification tags (not
shown) face the rear.
2.
Align the hook and loop strips (not shown) on the bottom of the
cushion with those on the wheelchair seat.
3.
Position the cushion onto the wheelchair as far back as possible.
4.
Press down to ensure the hook and loop strips are firmly engaged.
4 Usage
4.1 Safety information
WARNING!
Risk of injury
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Installing a cushion on a wheelchair may affect the
center of gravity of the wheelchair and may cause the
wheelchair to become unstable, potentially resulting
in injury.
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After any adjustments, repair or service and before
use, make sure that all attaching component parts are
secure.
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Ensure the seat cushion is properly secured to the
wheelchair before using. Otherwise injury or damage
may occur.
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Make sure that the locking clips are installed to ensure
the safety of the user and to prevent the cushion from
lifting.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
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Skin condition should be checked very frequently after
the installation of any new seating system.
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Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you
have any questions regarding individual limitations and
needs.
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Working with your therapist, physician, and equipment
supplier is the best way to ensure that a seating choice
matches your individual needs.
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As the needs of the individual become more complex,
the seating evaluation becomes more important.
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The cushion is designed to be used only at room
temperature. If it is left at lower temperatures, always
allow it to warm to room temperature before using.
Sitting on extremely cold or hot surfaces can cause
skin damage.
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Avoid sharp objects or exposure to excessive heat or
open flame.
4.2 Using the cushion
1.
Remove all packaging before use.
2.
Place the cushion on wheelchair or chair with grey non-slip base
facing down.
5 Maintenance
5.1 Inspection
WARNING!
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Do not continue to use this product if problems are
discovered. Corrective maintenance can be performed
at or arranged through your equipment supplier.
1.
Visually inspect parts including drop hooks, hardware, upholstery
materials, foams (if accessible), and plastics, for deformation,
corrosion, breakage, wear or compression and replace if
necessary.
5.2 Cleaning and care
IMPORTANT!
All cleaning agents and disinfectants used must be
effective, compatible with one another and must protect
the materials they are used to clean.
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For further information on decontamination in health
care environments, please refer to ‘The National
Institute for Clinical Excellence’ guidelines on Infection
Control www.nice.org.uk/CG139 and your local
infection control policy.
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