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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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