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Invacare® Matrx® MX1
Model IMX1
Back Cushion
User Manual EN
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This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. The launch date of this product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity. © 2011 Motion Concepts. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Motion Concepts. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Motion Concepts or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted. Invacare® Matrx® MX1 2 Par
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CONTENTS 1GENERAL 4 Before Installation ..............................................................................................15 Installing the Angle Adjustable Brackets onto the Back Shell...............16 Symbols ........................................................................................................4 Clamp Body Adjustment..................................................................................16 Installing the Band Clamps.......................................
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1 GENERAL 1 General 1.1 Symbols Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words. WARNING Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage or minor injury or both. G
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1 GENERAL Outer Cover The outer cover is made of a mesh material that is moisture resistant and breathable. Regular cleaning and inspection of the outer cover is recommended. Refer to Cleaning on page 30. 1.3 Limited Warranty - North America PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE 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 righ
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2 SAFETY 2 Safety The Safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instru
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2 SAFETY 2.3 Operating Information WARNING 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 assure that a seating choice matches your individual needs. As the needs of the individual become more complex, the seating evaluation becomes more import
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3 MONO MOUNT 3 Mono Mount 3.1 Installation Overview 3.3 Before Installation If any of the hardware is missing or misplaced, please contact our customer service department and arrangements will be made to send you the necessary WARNING replacements. Before beginning the installation process, please fully Invacare read through the instructions to understand the steps USA: 800-333-6900 and adjustments involved. If you have any questions or Canada: 800-668-5324 concerns during the installa
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3 MONO MOUNT 3. Install the band clamp E onto the rigidizer bar D in the desired 3.4 Installing the Mounting Hardware orientation. For ease of installation, install the mounting bracket The rigidizer bracket is secured to the rigidizer bar via a hardware onto the rigidizer bar first. The MX1 back band clamp. Each hardware kit comes equipped with cushion can be installed onto the rigidizer bracket after one of three differently sized band clamps. the mounting hardware is installed. 9-i
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3 MONO MOUNT 4. Position the rigidizer bracket B at a 45° angle to the band clamp. OPTIONAL INVERTED POSITION 5. Align the edges of the clamp with the corresponding slots F in the FOR 9” (23 CM) TALL BACKS rigidizer bracket. 3 6. Carefully slide the rigidizer bracket onto the band clamp. E D 7. Ensure the clamp is fully engaged in the slots in the rigidizer bracket. F 8. Insert the two locking pins G into the rigidizer bracket to hold the band clamp in place. 9. Ensure the pins are fully inse
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3 MONO MOUNT 10. Center the bracket between the back canes. 3.5 Installing the Tracking Plate on the Back Shell 11. Tighten the compression bar hardware A just snug enough to hold 1. Disengage the cover (not shown) from the top and bottom of the the bracket assembly in place. back shell A. 2. Remove the cushion and cover from the back shell. WARNING 3. Secure the tracking plate B to the back using the four screws C, DO NOT adjust the center screw in the rigidizer washers (not shown) and nu
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3 MONO MOUNT 3.6 Installing the Back Shell onto the Mounting 3.7 Adjusting the Back Height Hardware 9-inch (23 cm) Tall MX1 Back Cushions Only: 1. If necessary, disengage the outer cover hook and loop strip at the In order to optimize the available height adjustment on bottom rear of the back (not shown). the back cushion, it may be necessary to invert the 2. Loosen the two locking wedge washers A on each side of the rigidizer bracket during installation. Refer to Installing rigidizer brac
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3 MONO MOUNT 3.8 Adjusting the Back Angle B 1. Loosen the compression bar hardware A. D 2. Rotate the back cushion B around the rigidizer bar C to the desired position. 3. Tighten the compression bar hardware to secure the back cushion in position. 1 & 3 WARNING DO NOT adjust the center screw in the rigidizer bracket. The center screw D is designed only to hold the compression bar in place during installation. Adjusting this screw may prevent the compression bar from tightening properly
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3 MONO MOUNT 3.9 Removing the Mono Mount Hardware C D 1. Open the cushion cover at the bottom of the back cushion (not 4 G shown). 2. Loosen the locking wedge washers A on either side of the rigidizer E H bracket B. 5 3. Slide the back cushion C upward until the mounting rail D is disengaged from the rigidizer bracket. 4. Loosen the compression bar hardware E to loosen the band clamp 3 F. WARNING 2 DO NOT adjust the center screw in the rigidizer bracket. The center screw C is designed on
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4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT 4 Fixed Dual Mount 4.1 Installation Overview If any of the hardware is missing or misplaced, please contact our customer service department and arrangements will be made to send you the necessary replacements. Invacare USA: 800-333-6900 Canada: 800-668-5324 Motion Concepts Canada: 866-748-7943 USA: 888-433-6818 Included Items • Back Shell with Foam and Cover • Angle Adjustable Brackets • Band Clamp Assemblies 4.2 Tools Required • Tape measure/ruler • 4mm hex key (provide
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4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT 4.4 Installing the Angle Adjustable Brackets onto the 4.5 Clamp Body Adjustment Back Shell The clamp body is pre-installed onto the angle adjustable bracket at the 1. Remove any existing wheelchair back, back upholstery or back cane factory. hardware. The clamp body C is secured to the angle adjustable bracket D via three 2. Remove the four hex screws A and washers (not shown) securing screws A, three washers (not shown) and a backing plate B. the two backing plates B to th
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4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT 3. Loosen the compression bar hardware E, so the clamp body rests 4.6 Installing the Band Clamps flush against the back cane. 1. Install the two band clamps A onto the back canes B of the wheelchair. WARNING Allow the band clamps to rest on the rigidizer bar C. DO NOT adjust the center screw in the clamp body. The center screw F is designed only to hold the B compression bar in place during installation. Adjusting this screw may prevent the compression bar from tight
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4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT 6. Tighten the compression bar hardware E to hold the locking pins 7. Repeat STEPS 1-6 to install the back onto the remaining band clamp. G in place. Do not fully tighten the hardware at this time. It may be necessary to slide the angle adjustable brackets I to allow the clamp body to properly align with the band WARNING clamp. DO NOT adjust the center screw in the clamp body. The center screw F is designed only to hold the I compression bar in place during installatio
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4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT 8. Adjust the back shell J so it is centered between the back canes K. 4.8 Adjusting the Back Height 9. Tighten the eight screws L securing the angle adjustable brackets 1. Loosen the compression bar hardware A. I to the back shell. WARNING L DO NOT adjust the center screw in the clamp body. J The center screw B is designed only to hold the compression bar in place during installation. Adjusting this screw may prevent the compression bar from K tightening properly onto
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4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT 4.9 Adjusting the Back Angle and Back Depth 4.10 After Installation 1. Loosen the screws A on the side of both clamp bodies B. 1. Verify that all mounting hardware is fully tightened. 2. Adjust the angle adjustable brackets C in the clamp bodies to 2. Ensure that the back is securely attached to the wheelchair. achieve the desired back angle and back depth. Angle and depth adjustments must be made equally on both sides. 3. Tighten the screws on both clamp bodies to secure t
