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© 2013 Cascade Designs, Inc.

Installation Instructions

LIMITED WARRANTY/LIMITATIONS OF REMEDIES AND LIABILITY

U.S.A. and Canada

Limited Warranty.  VARILITE, a division of Cascade Designs, Inc., to the original owner (“Owner”), 

under intended use and maintenance, warrants the enclosed product (“Product”) to be free from 
defects in materials and workmanship for two years from date of purchase of the Product.  
No 
warranty against defects in materials and workmanship will apply if Product is: (i) altered in any way, 
except as specifically provided for in product instructions; (ii) used for purposes inconsistent with 
Product’s intended purpose or design; or (iii) improperly maintained.  Warranty will furthermore be 
voided where user: (i) failed to follow Product instructions or warnings; or (ii) subjected Product to 
misuse, abuse, or neglect.
During the warranty period, original Product parts determined by 

VARILITE

 to be defective in 

materials or workmanship will be repaired or replaced as Owner’s sole remedy.  

VARILITE

 reserves 

the right to replace any discontinued product with a new product of comparable value and function.  
A returned product deemed irreparable becomes the property of 

VARILITE

, and will not be returned.

EXCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDED ABOVE, 

VARILITE

, ITS 

AFFILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS, TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, MAKE 
NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, DUTIES AND 
CONDITIONS, WHETHER EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, 
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AGAINST 
LATENT DEFECTS, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR CORRESPONDENCE TO
DESCRIPTION.
Warranty Service To obtain service under this warranty, the warranty-eligible 
Product must be presented to a 

VARILITE

 authorized dealer.  In the United States and Canada, 

warranty service may also be obtained by calling (800) 827-4548, Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 
4:30 PM Pacific Standard Time.  Owner is responsible for all costs associated with returning Product 
to 

VARILITE

 for service.  Where at its sole discretion 

VARILITE

 deems Product eligible for warranty 

repair or replacement, 

VARILITE

 will pay the shipping and handling associated with returning 

repaired or replaced Product to Owner.  In instances where 

VARILITE

 deems a returned product 

ineligible for warranty service, 

VARILITE

 will, if possible, repair product for a reasonable charge that 

includes return shipping and handling.  
Limitation of Remedies Should a court of competent jurisdiction find the limited warranty set forth 
above breached, 

VARILITE

’s only obligation will be to, at its option, either repair or replace Product.  

Should the aforementioned remedy fail of its essential purpose, 

VARILITE

 will, in exchange for return 

of Product, refund to Owner Product’s original purchase price.  THE FOREGOING REMEDY IS THE 
SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER AGAINST 

VARILITE

, ITS AFFILIATES AND THEIR 

SUPPLIERS, REGARDLESS OF LEGAL THEORY.
Limitation of Liability  

VARILITE

’s, its affiliates’ and their suppliers’ maximum liability is limited 

to incidental damages not to exceed the original purchase price of the Product.  

VARILITE

, ITS 

AFFILIATES AND THEIR SUPPLIERS HEREBY DISCLAIM AND EXCLUDE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY 
CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY REASON WHATSOEVER.  THIS 
EXCLUSION AND LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL LEGAL THEORIES UNDER WHICH DAMAGES MAY BE 
SOUGHT, AND WILL APPLY EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.
This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may have additional rights which vary state 
to state.
Always completely follow: safety, use, operation, and maintenance instructions for this or any other 

VARILITE

 product.

European Union customer statutory rights are not affected.

Warranty

Summary of Contents for JUNIOR

Page 1: ...stall operate and maintain theVARILITE JUNIOR Back Support If you do not understand this instruction manual or if you have any questions please contact VARILITE Customer Service at 800 827 4548 BACK SUPPORT Installation Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...UNIOR Back Support Components Pages 9 10 Assembly and Mounting Page 11 Adjustment Page 12 Seat Depth Adjustment Page 13 Operation Pages 14 15 Back Cushion Adjustment Page 16 Thoracic Support Page 16 Troubleshooting Page 17 Warranty Page 18 Care and Maintenance Page 19 Contact Information Page 19 Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ...Page 4 2013 Cascade Designs Inc Installation Instructions JUNIOR Back Support Styles These instructions are applicable to the following JUNIOR Back Support Styles M i d D e e p ...

Page 5: ...ort if any hardware is missing malfunctioning or broken Seek qualified assistance with any repairs or adjustments Never exceed the weight capacity of the back support The maximum user weight for JUNIOR back supports is 100 lbs 45 kg Never exceed the weight capacity of the wheelchair as specified by the wheelchair manufacturer Never perform weight training that causes you to exceed the weight capac...

Page 6: ...pports can be used only with wheelchairs with round canes The back support can be used only with wheelchairs with cane diameters equal to 1 in 25 mm or less Wheelchairs are not required to have stabilizer bars provided the canes can maintain their position Failure to use compatible equipment can result in equipment breakage and serious injury WARNING Wheelchair Compatibility ...

Page 7: ...Compatibility Do not leave the Slide Caps in the open position Doing so may allow the Slide Brackets to disengage from the Holsters causing the back support to accidentally fall out which can result in serious injury Fig 1 and Fig 2 WARNING Fig 2 Fig 1 CORRECT INCORRECT ...

Page 8: ...Cane Brackets are sized for 1 in 25 mm diameter round wheelchair canes Shims are provided for wheelchair canes that are less than 1 in 25 mm in diameter Attach Cane Bracket over shim at appropriate height Use Fitting Cane Bracket Shims chart below to properly fit your wheelchair cane diameter Wheelchair Compatibility Thoroughly clean canes before installing shims Grease oil or other residue on the...

Page 9: ...port Components Please familiarize yourself with the parts of the back support before installation adjustment or use Cane Bracket Adjustor Plate Slide Cap Upholstery Slot Holster Permanent Mount Hole Holster Bracket Slide Bracket Shell Bracket Cane Hardware Components Fig 3 ...

Page 10: ...0 2013 Cascade Designs Inc Installation Instructions Lateral Slot Mid Shell only JUNIOR Back Support Components Valve Self Inflating Cushion Upholstery Patch Self Inflating Cushion Shell Interior Fig 5 Fig 4 ...

Page 11: ... wheelchair cane ensuring that the Holsters face each other and the Slide Caps open rearward 3 Align the two Cane Brackets so they are parallel and level with each other Tighten Cane Bracket screws enough to hold the Cane Brackets lightly in place 4 Loosen the Slide Bracket screws 5 Insert the back so that the Slide Brackets fit securely into the Holsters 6 Tighten the screws on the Cane Brackets ...

Page 12: ...of the Holster to make incremental adjustments 3 Adjust the hardware on both Cane Brackets before fully tightening the adjustment screws 4 Tighten the two Cane Bracket Adjustment Screws to maintain the adjustment Horizontal Shell Bracket Adjustment 1 Loosen the two Slide Bracket Screws 2 Make lateral shell adjustments 3 Retighten the screws Vertical Shell Bracket Adjustment 1 Loosen the two screws...

Page 13: ...osterior Trunk Support From 1 0 From 1 9 2 Range1 Up to 1 25 Up to 4 15 Notes 1 Measured from front of canes to center of shell cushion thickness ranges from 1 to 2 depending on inflation 2 Hardware cannot be adjusted between 1 25 and 1 9 3 Back shell cannot be positioned behind the canes Shell is in maximum rear position against canes3 This configuration frees up valuable space behind the canes F...

Page 14: ...r the Holster Fig 12 3 Slide the left and right Slide Caps closed towards the shell Fig 13 Inserting the JUNIOR Back Support 1 Depress buttons and slide the left and right Slide Caps open away from the shell Fig 14 2 Align the Slide Brackets above the track of the Holsters 3 Insert the Slide Brackets into the Holsters Fig 15 4 Slide the left and right Slide Caps closed towards the shell Fig 16 Fig...

Page 15: ...manent Mount Installation 1 Loosen the left and right Slide Bracket screws Fig 8 2 Install the Permanent Mount Screw using the 3 32 in hex key through the Permanent Mount Hole into the Slide Bracket Fig 3 3 Tighten the left and right Slide Bracket screws Operation ...

Page 16: ...hat provides the support needed for the user s comfort and functionality is reached Removing Cushion 1 Pull the cushion up to detach the cover from the shell 2 Detach the Handle Flap from the Handle Patch on the inside of the Shell and pull the Handle Flap through the slot in the Shell 3 Remove the back cushion from the attached flap on the inside of the cover Note Reverse the steps above to reatt...

Page 17: ...Bracket Screws Fig 8 3 Check the depth adjustment Ensure that the depth adjustment is the same on the left and right Holsters Loosen the top and bottom Cane Bracket Adjustment Screws a three quarter 3 4 turn While holding the back system at the appropriate depth tighten the top and bottom adjustment screws Fig 7 4 Check the angle adjustment Ensure that the angle adjustment is the same on the left ...

Page 18: ...horized dealer In the United States and Canada warranty service may also be obtained by calling 800 827 4548 Monday through Friday 7 00 AM to 4 30 PM Pacific StandardTime Owner is responsible for all costs associated with returning Product to VARILITE for service Where at its sole discretion VARILITE deems Product eligible for warranty repair or replacement VARILITE will pay the shipping and handl...

Page 19: ...ite com Authorized EU Representative Cascade Designs Limited Dwyer Road Midleton Co Cork Republic of Ireland Care and Maintenance The aluminum shell can be cleaned with soap and warm water Do not saturate Avoid getting water under the edge trim The self inflating cushion can be wiped with a damp cloth The cushion cover can be removed and washed Machine wash at 140 F 60 C Air dry Never store your b...

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