Installing The Cushion; Safety Information; Cleaning And Care; Using The Cushion - Invacare Matrx Libra Manual Del Usuario

Do not dry clean
Do not pierce or cut
Manufacturing date
* Maximum user weight as per section 7.1 General data, page 4 .
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.
If your wheelchair seat has loop strips, use the enclosed hook
adapters to secure the cushion to 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
– 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.
– After any adjustments, repair or service and before
use, make sure that all attaching component parts are
secure.
– Ensure the seat cushion is properly secured to the
wheelchair before using. Otherwise injury or damage
may occur.
WARNING!
Risk of injury
– Skin condition should be checked very frequently after
the installation of any new seating system.
– Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you
have any questions regarding individual limitations and
needs.
– Working with your therapist, physician, and equipment
supplier is the best way to ensure that a seating choice
matches your individual needs.
– As the needs of the individual become more complex,
the seating evaluation becomes more important.
– Sitting on extremely cold or hot surfaces can cause
skin damage.
– Avoid sharp objects or exposure to excessive heat or
open flame.
WARNING!
– Avoid the use of additional covers or padding between
the user and the cushion, as this could reduce its
effectiveness.

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.
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4.3 Accessories (Fig. 2)
Orientation label
Optional Matrx® Libra® accessories are available separately and
allow the cushion to be adjusted where necessary to meet the specific
Do not put near
positioning needs of the end user.
flame
Maximum user
weight*
Installing the abductor support (Fig. 3)
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2.
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4.
Installing the clinical fluid supplement sac (Fig. 4)
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2.
3.
4.
Installing an anterior wedge, lateral wedge and/or
tapered wedge (Fig. 5)
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2.
3.
5 Maintenance
5.1 Inspection
1.

5.2 Cleaning and care

F
Abductor
G Clinical fluid supplement sac
H Lateral side wedge
I
Cut to size anterior (front) wedge (J)
J
Anterior (front) wedge
K RF/LR tapered wedge
L LF/RR tapered wedge
Remove the outer cover and inner liner.
Align the hook strip M on the abductor support F with the loop
N strip on the top of the foam base B at the desired depth.
Press down to secure the abductor support to the foam base.
Re-install the inner liner and outer cover.
Remove outer cover and inner liner and unfasten the hook and
loop strips from the side and/or rear of the clinical fluid sac C
where you wish to install the clinical fluid supplement sac(s) G.
Locate the small pocket/slot O on the underside of the clinical
fluid sac.
Install the clinical fluid supplement sac(s) inside the slot/pocket
and adjust the clinical fluid supplement sac(s) to the desired
position inside the clinical fluid sac.
Refasten the clinical fluid sac hook and loop strips and re-install
the inner liner and outer cover.
Foam wedges can be trimmed to size as needed.
Remove the outer cover and inner liner and position the wedge(s)
in the desired position on the underside of the foam base B as
shown:
• Lateral wedge H
• Anterior wedge J and cut to size anterior wedge
•
RF/LR tapered wedge K (LF/RR tapered wedge is not shown)
Using the hook and loop strips, secure wedge(s) to the underside
of the foam base.
Re-install the inner liner and outer cover.
WARNING!
– Do not continue to use this product if problems are
discovered. Corrective maintenance can be performed
at or arranged through your equipment supplier.
Visually inspect components for deformation, wear or
compression and replace if necessary.
WARNING!
– To avoid infectious exposure, inspect cushion
thoroughly and properly, clean and disinfect any
materials soiled with blood or other bodily fluids.
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