Invacare Mobility Aid Comfort Mate Extra Comfort Mate Extra Base User Manual

Comfort-Mate Extra / Comfort-Mate Extra Base  
Assembly,Installation and Operating Instructions  
ATTACHING/ REMOVING CUSHION  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
TO/ FROM SEATING SURFACE  
(FIGURE 1)  
The cushion attaches to the wheelchair seating surface  
using hook and loop fastening strips. The bottom of the  
cushion cover is equipped with loop fastening strips. At-  
tached to the loop fastening strips are double sided hook  
fastening strips. Refer to the chart below to determine the  
number of hook and loop fastening strips per cushion.  
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of  
damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for fur-  
ther instruction.  
SAFETY SUMMARY  
Thefollowingrecommendationsaremadeforthesafe  
and proper installation of the Comfort Mate Extra/  
Comfort Mate Extra Base.  
GENERAL WARNINGS  
Cushion Width  
14 - 19 inches  
20 - 22 inches  
Loop Strips  
Hook Strips  
DO NOT insta ll this e quipme nt without first re a d-  
ing a nd understa nding this instruction sheet. If you  
a re una ble to unde rsta nd the Wa rnings, Ca utions  
a nd Instruc tions, c onta c t a he a lthc a re profe s-  
siona l, dea ler or technica l personnel if a pplica ble  
be fore a tte mpting to insta ll this e quipme nt - oth-  
e rwise , injury or da ma ge ma y oc c ur.  
3
4
2
2
NOTE: To remove the seat from a seating surface, re-  
verse the following procedures.  
NOTE: The seating surface can be one (1) of the follow-  
ing: Seat upholstery, drop base or seat pan.  
INSTALLATION WARNINGS  
Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-  
FORE use , ma ke sure tha t a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re  
is tighte ne d se c ure ly.  
WARNING  
Ma ke sure the hook a nd loop fa ste ning strips a re  
se c ure ly a tta c he d to the se a ting surfa c e a nd to  
the se a t BEFORE using. If the se a ting surfa c e doe s  
NOT ha ve hook or loop fa ste ning strips, use c a u-  
tion whe n tra nsfe rring in a nd out of the whe e l-  
c ha ir othe rwise the c ushion ma y shift.  
USER WARNINGS  
Skin c ondition should be c he c ke d fre que ntly a f-  
te r the insta lla tion of a ny ne w se a t.  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
Thebestwaytoavoidproblemsrelatedtopressuresores  
is to understand their causes and your role in a skin man-  
agementprogram. TheComfort-MateExtraCushionand  
BaseareNOTdesignedforpreventionofpressuresores.  
1. Determine whether the wheelchair seating surface  
has hook or loop fastening strips.  
2. Perform one (1) of the following:  
If the wheelchair seating surface has:  
Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you  
havequestionsregardingindividuallimitationsandneeds.  
As your needs become more complex, the seat evalua-  
tion becomes more important.  
A. LOOP FASTENING STRIPS - verify that the  
double sided hook fastening strips are securely  
attached to the loop fastening strips on the bot-  
tom of the cushion.  
All seats should be selected carefully. Working with your  
therapist, and physician is the best way to assure that a  
seat choice matches your individual needs.  
B. HOOKFASTENINGSTRIPS-removethedouble  
sided hook fastening strips from the cushion.  
INTRODUCTION  
C. NO HOOK OR LOOP FASTENING STRIPS -  
remove the double sided hook fastening strips  
from the bottom of the cushion.  
Com fort-Mate Extra Cushion  
The Comfort-Mate Extra is designed to provide comfort  
and support with features such as molded contour shap-  
ing, dual layer foam, and water resistant coating.  
NOTE: The zipper on the cushion should face the back  
of the chair.  
Cushion Cover  
3. Align the front edge of the cushion with the front  
edge of the seating surface.  
The outer cover is made from a water repellant fabric to  
protect the foam. The cover bottom is fabricated from a  
waterproof, non-skidfabric. Regularcleaningandinspec-  
tion of the cover is recommended. Refer to SEAT IN-  
SPECTION AND CLEANING in this instruction sheet.  
4. Place the cushion on the wheelchair seating sur-  
face. If necessary make sure that the hook and loop  
fastening strips are securely connected.  
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INNER COVER  
STEPS 1 THROUGH 3  
Quick Release  
Release  
Hand clean the water repellant inner cover using a soft  
cloth, warm water and a mild soap solution. Rinse off  
and hang dry.  
Rail Clamp  
Tab  
Thumb-like  
Feature  
OUTER COVER  
CAUTION  
Mounting  
Screw  
MACHINE WASH se a t c ove r in c old wa te r on  
ge ntle c yc le using a mild de te rge nt. DO NOT  
use fa bric softe ne rs or ble a c h. DO NOT ma c hine  
dry. Air dry ONLY. DO NOT dry in sun. Othe rwise  
da ma ge to the c ove r will re sult.  
Lock  
Washer  
Mounting  
Hook  
Internal Threaded  
Mounting Screw  
INSTALLING/ USING THE QUICK  
RELEASE RAIL CLAMP (FIGURE 3)  
Wheelchair  
Frame  
Installing  
NOTE: The quick release rail clamp is designed to fit  
either a 1-inch diameter tube or a 7/8-inch diameter tube  
with the insert provided.  
STEPS 4 THROUGH 6  
7/8-inch diameter  
insert  
1. Remove the mounting screw from the internal  
threaded mounting screw. Then remove the internal  
threaded mounting screw and lock washer from the  
quick release rail clamp assembly.  
Tab  
Quick Release  
Rail Clamp  
Groove  
2. Place the quick release rail clamp on the wheelchair  
frame.  
3. Reinstall internal threaded mounting screw and lock  
washer into quick release rail clamp.  
STEPS 7 AND 8  
Thumb-like Feature  
Unlocked Position  
APPLY  
PRESSURE  
4. Loosely reinstall the mounting screw into the internal  
threaded mounting screw of quick release rail clamp  
assembly.  
HERE TO UNLOCK  
5. If 7/8-inch diameter insert is needed, install insert on the  
wheelchair frame. Ensure the open end is facing up.  
Release  
Tab  
Mounting  
Hook  
6. Slide insert into quick release rail clamp. Ensure tabs  
on insert are aligned with bottom of groove, located  
on the sides of the quick release rail clamp.  
Wheelchair  
Frame  
7. Position the quick release rail clamp so that the  
thumb-like feature locks down onto the mounting  
hooks of the seat as shown in FIGURE 3.  
Quick Release  
Rail Clamp  
APPLY  
8. Securely tighten the mounting screw and the inter-  
nal threaded mounting screw of the quick release  
rail clamp.  
PRESSURE  
HERE TO LOCK  
Thumb-like Feature  
Locked Position  
Using  
1. To secure hooks in place, push down on thumb-like  
feature, which is positioned as noted in STEP 7 of  
INSTALLINGTHEQUICKRELEASERAILCLAMP.  
2. To unlock, push down on release tab of the quick  
release rail clamp.  
FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING/USING THE QUICK  
RELEASE RAIL CLAMP  
3
 
LIMITED WARRANTY  
PLEASENOTE:THEWARRANTYBELOWHASBEENDRAFTEDTOCOMPLYWITHFEDERALLAW APPLI-  
CABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.  
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state  
to state.  
Invacare warrants the Comfort-Mate Extra / Comfort-Mate Extra Base to be free from defects in materials and  
workmanship for a period of two (2) years on Cushion and 90 days on the Cover from the date of purchase.  
Invacare warrants the Drop Base to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)  
year of use by original purchaser. With regard to the original puchaser/user only, Invacare warrants its metal  
fabricated hardware components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the  
product except any wood, foam plastic or upholstered components. If within such warranty period any such  
product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This  
warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of  
any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited  
to such repair and/or replacement.  
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare  
product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to  
Invacare at the address below. Provide dealer's name, address, model number, date of purchase, indicate  
nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.  
Invacare Corporation will issue a return authorization. The defective unit or parts must be returned for war-  
ranty inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty (30) days of return  
authorizationdate. DONOTreturnproductstoourfactorywithoutourpriorconsent. C.O.D. shipmentswillbe  
refused; please prepay shipping charges.  
LIMITATIONSANDEXCLUSIONS:THEWARRANTYSHALLNOTAPPLYTOPROBLEMSARISINGFROMNOR-  
MAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. IN ADDITION, THE FOREGOING  
WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN  
REMOVEDORDEFACED;PRODUCTSSUBJECTEDTONEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPEROPERATION,  
MAINTENANCEORSTORAGE;ORPRODUCTSMODIFIEDWITHOUTINVACARE'SEXPRESSWRITTENCON-  
SENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS  
OR ATTACHMENTS: PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITH-  
OUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND  
INVACARE'S CONTROL; PRODUCTS REPAIRED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED INVACARE  
DEALER, SUCH EVALUATION SHALL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE.  
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, IF  
ANY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE.  
ITSHALLNOTEXTENDBEYONDTHEDURATIONOFTHEEXPRESSWARRANTYPROVIDEDHEREINAND  
THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR RE-  
PLACEMENTOFTHEDEFECTIVEPRODUCTPURSUANTTOTHETERMSCONTAINEDHEREIN. INVACARE  
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.  
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND  
REQUIREMENTS.  
Invacare Corporation  
USA  
Canada  
One Invacare Way  
Elyria, Ohio USA  
44036-2125  
5970 Chedworth Way  
Mississauga, Ontario  
L5R 3T9, Canada  
905-890-8838  
Invacare is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation.  
©
1999 Invacare Corporation  
800-333-6900  
Form No. 99-202 Part No. 1090029 Rev C (3) 12/99  
 

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