Invacare InTouch 1143199 Operation manual

Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
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InTouch™Propel™Back

InTouch™Propel™Back 2Part No 1143199
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS
EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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SPECIAL NOTES
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SPECIAL NOTES
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couldresultinpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage.Refertothetablebelowfor
definitionsofthesignalwords.
NOTICE
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance MUST be performed ONLY by qualified personnel.
Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction
with Invacare accessories. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not
been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with Invacare products.
SIGNAL WORD MEANING
DANGER Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
InTouch™Propel™Back 4Part No 1143199
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................3
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES ...................................................7
Important Information...............................................................................................................................7
Seating Pressure Warning.........................................................................................................................7
Installation Warnings..................................................................................................................................7
Maximum Weight Rating...........................................................................................................................8
SECTION 2—INSTALLING ..................................................................9
Installation Overview.................................................................................................................................9
Installing Mounting Hardware..................................................................................................................9
Installing/Removing the Propel Back ................................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Propel Back Width......................................................................................................... 12
Installing/Removing the Propel Back Cushion................................................................................... 13
Installing the Cushion ......................................................................................................................... 13
SECTION 3—OPERATION ................................................................ 14
Adjusting the Propel Back Depth and Angle ..................................................................................... 14
SECTION 4—MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 15
Replacing Upholstery .............................................................................................................................. 15
Replacing Cushion ................................................................................................................................... 15
Cleaning Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 16
Back Assembly ..................................................................................................................................... 16
Cover ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Foam....................................................................................................................................................... 16
LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................... 17
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1143199 7InTouch™Propel™Back
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
 WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product. 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, Ser-
vice Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional equip-
ment. If you are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions or Instructions,
contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting
to use this equipment - otherwise, injury or damage may occur.
Important Information
Thebestwaytoavoidproblemsrelatedtopressuresoresistounderstandtheircauses
andyourroleinaskinmanagementprogram.
Yourtherapistandphysicianshouldbeconsultedifyouhaveanyquestionsregarding
weightrelief,self‐examinationofskin,orindividuallimitationsandneeds.
Allseatingsystemsshouldbeselectedcarefully.Workingwithyourtherapist,physician
andequipmentsupplieristhebestwaytoassurethataseatingsystemchoicematches
yourindividualneeds.
Astheneedsoftheindividualbecomemorecomplex,thePropelBackevaluation
becomesmoreimportant.
ThePropelBackisnotdesignedforusewithtilt‐in‐spaceand/orreclinemodel
wheelchairs.
Seating Pressure Warning
Skinconditionshouldbecheckedfrequentlyaftertheinstallationanduseofanynew
seatingsystem.
Installation Warnings
Afteranyadjustments,repairorserviceandbeforeuse,makesurethatallattaching
hardwareistightenedsecurely.
DONOTinstallthePropelBackassemblyontobackcaneswithanoutsidediameter
greaterthan1‐inchorlessthan.86‐inch‐otherwiseinjuryordamagemayoccur.
EnsurethePropelBackisproperlysecuredtothewheelchairbeforeusing.
ThePropelBackMUSTberestingflushagainstthetabsonthecanemountingbrackets.
BothrightandleftbacklatchesMUSTbefullyengaged.

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
InTouch™Propel™Back 8Part No 1143199
 WARNING
The position of the Propel Back is directly related to the wheelchair’s stability. It
may be necessary to reposition the front casters, rear wheels, back angle, and/or
seat depth before use. Use EXTREME caution when using a new seating position.
Maximum Weight Rating
16 - 21-INCH WIDTH
MAXIMUM WEIGHT RATING 300 lbs

SECTION 2—INSTALLING
Part No 1143199 9InTouch™Propel™Back
SECTION 2—INSTALLING
WARNING
Check ALL fasteners periodically to ensure that mechanical connections and
attaching hardware are tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT continue to use this product if problems are discovered. Corrective
maintenance can be performed at or arranged through your equipment supplier.
The Propel Back is not designed for use with tilt-in-space and/or recline model
wheelchairs.
Installation Overview
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE2.1.
1. Removeanyexistingbackupholsteryorbacksystemfromthechairbefore
installation.RefertoOwner’sManualshippedwithwheelchair.
2. Installmountinghardware.RefertoInstallingMountingHardwareonpage 9.
3. InstallPropelBackontothewheelchair.RefertoInstalling/RemovingthePropelBack
onpage 11.
4. Makeanynecessarydepthand/orangleadjustments.RefertoAdjustingthePropel
BackDepthandAngleonpage 14andAdjustingthePropelBackWidthonpage 12.
FIGURE 2.1 Installation Overview
Installing Mounting Hardware
NOTE:Forthisprocedure,refertoFIGURE2.2onpage10.
NOTE:Canebracketsadjusttofit7/8”to1”backcanes.Noadditionalhardwareisrequired.
1. Positionthecanemountingbracketontothebackcaneatthedesiredheight.
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4

SECTION 2—INSTALLING
InTouch™Propel™Back 10 Part No 1143199
NOTE:Ensurethatthebacktabispositionedtowardstheinsideofthewheelchairandtheround
endispointingupward.
2. Securethecanemountingbracketandwedgeblockstothebackcanewiththetwo
mountingboltsandhexnuts.Handtightensecurely.
NOTE:Somewheelchairshaveadjustablebackcanesthatareboth7/8”and1”.Ensurethewedge
blocksarecompletelyoneitherthe7/8”or1”sectionandnotstraddlingthetwo.RefertoDetail
“A”inFIGURE2.2.
NOTE:Itmaybenecessarytoraiseorlowerthebackcanestoachievethedesiredbracket
placement.RefertoOwner’sManualshippedwithwheelchair.
3. RepeatSTEPS1and2fortheothercanemountingbracket.
NOTE:CanemountingbracketsMUSTbeparalleltoeachother.
4. Usingthewrenchsuppliedor7/16socketwrench,securelytightenthemounting
bolts.
NOTE:DONOTtightenthemountingboltsuntilthebackheighthasbeenadjustedcorrectly.
NOTE:Checkthealignmentofthemountingbracketsbeforetightening.
FIGURE 2.2 Installing Mounting Hardware
Hex Nut
Mounting
Bolts
Back Cane
Cane
Mounting
Bracket
Back Tab
Wedge
Block
Wedge
Block
Hex Nut
Inside of
Wheelchair
Outside of
Wheelchair
DETAIL “A” -
ADJUSTABLE BACK
CANES
7/8” section
1” Section
NOTE:Measure
samedistanceon
bothsides.