nxt Seating Series Installation Users Manual
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1. Fig 4 Cane clamps must be installed at the Fig 5 Loosen 4 cap screws to adjust back height same height and parallel to each other nxt BACK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7 To install the backrest on the mounting plates Step 1 Insert the top of the backrest slot onto the top adjustment pins Step 2 Rotate the lower section of the backrest rearward to lock it into the locking latch to secure the backrest in place nxt BACK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LOOSEN THESE SCREWS TO ADJUST MOUNTING WIDTH MINIMUM WIDTH MAXIMUM WIDTH To ensure the backrest is properly fitted you may need to adjust the mounting hardware inward or outward Step 1 Loosen the screws to adjust the mounting width and the one hand release Step 2 Make sure the backrest is centered horizontally and vertically between the back canes and the locking latch on the bottom is on the inside of the post Step 3 When satisfied tighten screws Step 4 The width adjustable mounting hardware allows the backrest to fit 3 sizes of wheelchair ie a 16 A0cm wide back rest can fit a 16 40cm a 17 43cm or 18 45cm wheelchair 2 10 Secure the cane clamp screws onto each back cane 11 nxt BACK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Make sure that the overall fit and alignment of the back is correct if not make adjustments as required Setting the depth and r2. IC LUMBAR SUPPORTS amp OPTIONAL LATERAL SUPPORTS 1 The Pelvic lumbar support pads can be uniquely positioned to provide optimal pelvic positioning and lumbar support The supports come uninstalled allowing them to be specifically fit to the person at the time of the back installation Fit as shown between fabric and inner shell of backrest Hook Velcro on the front of the pelvic pad attached to the Velcro compatible fabric of the cover 2 Where additional lateral support is required optional lateral supports are available and provide additional lateral hip support where needed Fit pads between the fabric and the shell of the backrest 3 After positioning support pads seal velcro closure reposition cover on the backrest shell attach the upholstery Pelvic lumbar support pads Lateral support pads INSTALLING HEAD NECK SUPPORTS Attachment slots are stamped into the back shell for attaching after market head neck supports Pre stamped head neck rest slots 11 ARMADILLO MAPS BACK MULTI ADJUSTABLE POSTURAL SUPPORT Setting Back Height and Angle The ARMADILLO installs like all nxt Backs using Universal Clamps attached to the back canes The back height and angle of the middle shell segment are adjusted using these clamps as shown on page 5 fig 3 Adjusting Back to match Chair Width The ARMADILLO is available in sizes to fit chair widths 14 35cm 25 63cm e To adjust the mounting hook width remove screws A
3. LX SEATING SERIES za ay us 82 ET 20 INSTALLATION USERS MANUAL HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS IMPORTANT The installation and set up instructions should be carried out by a qualified technician IMPORTANT lt is important to refer to the wheelchair owner s manual for additional safety information related to the safe operation of the wheelchair Complies with ISO 16840 4 Wheelchair Seating part 4 Seating Systems for use in motor vehicles RESNA WC 4 2012 Section 20 Seating Systems for use in motor vehicles It is recompensed that a headrest be used when the back rest is used for transport in a motor vehicle C 1422791 Ontario Ltd Dynamic Health Care Solutions Ti 753011 2 Line Mono ON LOW 272 Canada 519 942 8441 www DynamicHCS com Advena Ltd 33 Bridge St Hereford HR4 9DO UK TABLE OF CONTENTS Mounting Hardware Tools Required 4 Important Installation Information 4 Installation Instructions 6m 2 2 ce 6 Removing the Backrest 10 Removing the Backrest Cover for Washing 10 Installing Pelvic Lumbar or Lateral Supports 11 Installing the Head Neck Support Hardware 11 ARMADILLO MAPS Back 12 VU ONIY 53393 99 a EN EM 14 MOUNTING HARDWARE TOOLS REQUIRED REQUIRED TOOLS ALLEN KEYS 4mm 532 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION NIB 1002 G3 CLAM
4. P INNER NIB 1003 G3 CLAMP OUTER IMPORTANT INFORMATION READ BEFORE INSTALLATION The Quickfit mounting hardware can RWS Mons accommodate different size back canes CNS Ay ev Y 3 4 19mm 7 8 22mm and 1 25mm back NX A canes can be accommodated without inserts 4 SE a IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOW BEFORE INSTALLATION WEIGHT CAPACITY The weight capacity of the nxt Back is 300lbs 136kg Please note that the Quickfit mounting hardware on the nxt Back are pre assembled with the cane clamp in the rear most mounting position to maximize seat depth of the wheelchair see Fig 1 below The configuration can be changed by orienting the Quickfit cane clamp forward providing a forward mounting position See figure 2 below Note The Quickfit mounting hardware provides 2 5 6 4cm 3 5 8 9cm on VC Back of depth adjustment in front of and behind the back canes To set the Quickfit mounting hardware in the forward most position e Remove the cane clamp from the mounting plate e Rotate the cane clamp 180 and re attach it to the mounting plate e Install clamp as shown in Fig 2 Fig 1 Quickfit clamp in Fig 2 Quickfit clamp in Fig 3 Range of adjustment rearward most position forward most position for pediatric and armadillo mounting hardware Please Note Setting the desired position of the nxt Back may compromise the stability of the wheelchair Be aware that the
5. and B e Move the mounting hooks to the correct holes and reinstall the 3 screws e Screw A fits into a fixed threaded hole in the middle shell segment and screws B fit into sliding nuts which hold the upper laterals in place e The hooks can be moved in 12 1 3cm increments and are normally placed symmetrically on the back but may be asymmetrical if required MIDDLE SECMENT CENTRAL CHANNEL MOUNTINC HOOK NOTE ONLY SCREWS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BACK ARE LABELED MATCHING SCREWS ON THE RIGHT SIDE MUST ALSO BE USE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS 12 ARMADILLO MAPS BACK MULTI ADJUSTABLE POSTURAL SUPPORT 3 Head Rest Mounting The Upper and Middle segments of the ARMADILLO shell have slots to accept mounting hardware for the nxt MultiFit Head Rest Choose the location which provided the best positioning for the head rest HEAD REST Wo POINTS LATERAL A Fi Lye LATERAL LOWER LATERAL WITH LARGE PAD ee WITH LARGE PAD FRONT VIEW 4 Lateral Installation and Adjustment Upper laterals are held in place by screws B and the Lower laterals by screws E These screws thread into sliding nuts in slots on the laterals allowing the laterals to be infinitely adjustable between their most inner and outer positions only limited by the postural requirements of the occupant of the wheelchair and any structural components of the wheelchair Loosening screws B or E allowing the laterals to slide will not affect the positioning of the m
6. ecline settings it is best done with the client seated in the wheelchair While the client is seated and supported in the wheelchair loosen the depth screws on the mounting plate and set to the desired position Tighten all screws to lock the backrest in position The backrest can be mounted asymmetrically so be sure that it is symmetrical if desired L TO LOCK LATCH MOVE THIS SCREW TO THE ADJACENT HOLE THIS WILL PREVENT THE LATCH FROM LIFTING REPLACE SCREW FOR NORMAL OPERATION NOTE EXTRA HOLE IS NOT THREADED BUT THE SCREW WILL MAKE ITS OWN THREAD LOOSEN THESE SCREWS TO EXTEND LATERAL 1 EE i w EET i DEPTH RECLINE a ADJUSTMENT SCREWS te Pa USE THESE HOLES IN THE PLATE AS A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR SYMMETRICAL ADJUSTMENT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WIDTH ADJUSTMENT SCREWS DEPTH ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCREWS 9 REMOVING THE BACKREST To remove the backrest from the wheelchair Step 1 Lift on the one hand release lever to release the latches push the bottom of the back forward Step 2 Lift the backrest off the upper pins to remove completely REMOVING THE COVER FOR WASHING amp CARE 1 Remove the upholstery from the backrest 2 For light cleaning of the backrest fabric may be wiped down with a damp cloth 3 Follow laundering instructions provided with the cover Undo velcro closure amp remove foam pad before washing outer cover 10 PELV
7. forward and aft position for the backrest will change the user s centre of gravity within the wheelchair A back set in the most rearward position can significantly reduce the rearward stability of the wheelchair In contrast a more forward back position may reduce the wheelchair s forward stability nxt BACK INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DO NOT substitute hardware provided Use only high strength hardware provided Remove wheelchair back upholstery if applicable 2 Establish the desired mounting plate configuration for the user as described on page 5 3 Loosen the 2 tube clamp screws and mount Quickfit bracket on the back canes 4 Position the cane clamp at the height desired and tighten screws enough to hold it in place Full tightening can be done when back is installed and final adjustments have been done 5 Measure the height of the Quickfit clamp assembly from a fixed position on the wheelchair and install the second at the same desired height Further make sure the cane clamp mounting plates are mounted parallel with each other See Fig 4 below 6 All HA Height Adjustable Backs can be infinitely adjusted from 16 40 6cm to 20 50 8cm Loosen the four cap screws with a 4mm Allen wrench on the rear of the backrest set the backrest to the desired height and tighten the lock nuts into place When the HA Back is in its lowest position tuck the excess padding behind the seat cushion See Fig 5 below
8. ounting hooks 5 Angle Adjustments The Upper and Lower segments of the AO ARMADILLO shell are individually oT angle adjustable with respect to the Middle segment Loosening UPPER SEGMENT screws G on both sides of hinge joint allows the Upper segment HINGE JOINT to be tilted forward up to 40 degrees or backward up to 20 degrees Loosening screws F on both sides of hinge joint allows the Lower segment to be tilted forward or backward up to 30 degrees Tightening the screws locks the segment preventing a change in angle 30 3 13 WARRANTY POLICY The nxt Seating Series Back Support has a Limited Warranty for 24 months from the date of delivery to the original purchaser If any defect in material or workmanship is found the manufacturer will repair or replace the component at our discretion This limited warranty does not cover daily wear and tear or damage that is a result of mishandling misuse neglect or not following the care and maintenance instructions Your Back Support cover is under warranty for 90 days The warranty includes damage due to workmanship material defects or errors caused by the manufacturer This warranty does not apply to cigarette burns damage to the cover by sharp objects that may cause tears or damage as a result of not following the washing instructions Claims and repairs should be processed through your nearest authorized Dealer A copy of the invoice issued to the purchaser of the p
9. roduct may be required prior to processing a warranty claim 14 ne SEATING SERIES HEALTH CARE SOLUTIONS sy 1p dynamic Dynamic Health Care Solutions T 866 875 2877 F 866 875 2878 www DynamicHCS com
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