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PAL Swing-Away and Fixed Lateral Thoracic Supports
Installation & Instruction Manual
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3.
Attach lateral shell bracket to back shell.
This temporary bond will allow the clinician to assess various positions without drilling into the back shell.
Fig. C
III. Permanent Mounting
A. Icon
™
Back System
(See Fig. D for components)
1.
Identify location for lateral thoracic supports.
2.
Remove adhesive hook and loop if used during assessment.
3.
Place lateral shell bracket in the outermost position on the back shell.
a.
The lateral shell bracket can overlap with one (1) anti-rotation nut of the Icon
™
Back System shell bracket and be
secured with one (1) 1/4-20 x .75 cap screw.
b.
Secure the lateral shell bracket with three (3) 1/4-20 x .75 cap screws.
4.
Mark drill location on the back shell.
Note:
The VARILITE PAL thoracic support may be mounted by drilling into the back shell, using the existing slots in the
back shell, or a combination of the two. A minimum of three(3) attachment points must be used. Drilling into the back
shell does not void the manufacturer’s warranty.
5.
Start holes using a center punch.
6.
Drill holes using a 7/64 in. (3mm) drill bit.
Note:
The lateral shell bracket cannot be mounted between the two anti-rotation nuts of the Icon Back System shell
bracket. Do not drill through the Icon Back System shell bracket.
7.
Attach lateral shell bracket to the back shell by using one of the following methods:
a.
When mounting to the back shell, use four (4) 1/4-20 x .375 cap screws and four (4) anti-rotation nuts.
Fig. E
b.
When mounting through the shell bracket, use one (1) 1/4-20 x .75 cap screw and two (2) 1/4-20 x .375 cap
screws.
Fig. F
8.
Secure and tighten cap screws with allen wrench.
Note:
Ensure that the distance between the centers of the anti-rotation nuts measure between 7/8” (22.5mm)
minimum and 1-1/6” (27mm) maximum.
Fig. G
Only use the 1/4-20 x .75 screw when mounting the lateral shell bracket through the Icon Back System shell bracket!
Using the 1/420 x .75 screw in any other location will cause the screw to protrude and may damage the upholstery. It
may also create a pressure point for the user.
IV. Adjusting Pad Angle
1.
Using the allen wrench provided, loosen the cap screw on the underside of the PAL Swing-Away Hinge.
2.
Adjust the pad bracket to the desired angle and tighten.
Fig. H
V. Adjusting Pad Rotation
1.
Using the allen wrench provided, loosen the screws securing the pad bracket to the PAL Swing-Away Hinge.
2.
Rotate the pad to the desired angle and tighten screws.
Fig. I
VI. Operation
1.
To initiate swing function, depress the silver button.
2.
Swing the pad bracket away from the user.
Fig. J
3.
Pad bracket is locked into place when an auditory click is heard and the button is fully extended.
Fig. K
VI. Additional Features
1.
The VARILITE PAL lateral thoracic support may be mounted with push button facing up or down.
Note:
In general, the push button will face up. However in some clinical situations the reverse may by appropriate.
Fig. E
Fig. F
Fig. H
Fig. I
Fig. C
Fig. D
Fig. G
Fig. J
Fig. K
Cover Cleaning
and Disinfecting
Instructions
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Warning: Do not use quaternary ammonium-, chlorine- or hydrogen peroxide-based products to disinfect
your laterals. These products can damage your laterals.
Cover Cleaning and Disinfection Procedure:
See laundering symbols in this document.
