Invacare Matrx PSVF User manual

WARRANTY
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 rights and you may also have other legal rights which
vary from state to state. Invacare/Motion Concepts warrants this product to be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for two years of use by original purchaser. This
warranty does not apply to punctures, tears or burns, nor to the removable cushion cover.
If within such warranty period any such product shall be proven to be defective, such
product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's/Motion Concepts’ option, with
refurbished or new parts. This warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges
incurred in replacement part installation or repair of any such product. Product repairs
shall not extend this warranty - coverage for repaired product shall end when this limited
warranty terminates. Invacare's/Motion Concepts’ 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/Motion Concepts product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty
service, please write directly to Invacare/Motion Concepts at the address on the back cover.
Provide dealer's name, address, model number, the date of purchase, indicate nature of
the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.
Invacare Corporation/Motion Concepts will issue a return authorization. The defective unit
or parts must be returned for warranty inspection using the serial number, when
applicable, as identification within thirty (30) days of return authorization date. DO NOT
return products to our factory without our prior consent. C.O.D. shipments will be refused;
please prepay shipping charges.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS
ARISING FROM NORMAL 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 REMOVED OR
DEFACED; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE; OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT
INVACARE'S/MOTION CONCEPTS’ EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO: MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS
OR ATTACHMENTS: PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY
COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE/MOTION CON-
CEPTS; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S/MOTION
CONCEPTS’ CONTROL; PRODUCTS REPAIRED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN
INVACARE/MOTION CONCEPTS DEALER, SUCH EVALUATION SHALL BE SOLELY
DETERMINED BY INVACARE/MOTION CONCEPTS. 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. IT SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WAR-
RANTY PROVIDED HEREIN AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. INVACARE/MOTION
CONCEPTS 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®Matrx®
PSVF
CUSHION
TRD0324_Rev 0
Invacare
USA
One Invacare Way
Elyria, OH 44036-2125
440-329-6000
800-333-6900
Motion Concepts
USA
700 Ensminger Rd. Suite 112
Tonawanda, NY 14150
888-433-6818
www.invacare.com
Canada
570 Matheson Blvd. E, Unit 8
Mississauga, ON L4Z 4G4
800-668-5324
www.motionconcepts.com
Canada
84 Citation Dr., Unit 1-7
Concord, ON L4K 3C1
905-695-0134
866-748-7943
Owner’s Manual

FITTING YOUR INVACARE®MATRX® PSVF CUSHION
When fitted correctly, your Invacare®Matrx® PSVF Cushion is designed to
help prevent sliding and reduce shear, as well as provide stable support and
maintain good posture. However, fitting should only be done by an
experienced fitter or therapist.
You should consult your therapist and physician if you have questions
regarding individual limitations and needs. This is one of the best ways
to ensure that your seating choice matches your individual needs.
Seating should always be selected and fitted carefully.
In the seated position, select the cushion to match your hip width. The
cushion length should equal the distance from the back of the buttocks
to the back of the knees. Select the outer cover orientation that best
meets your requirements. Ensure the contoured foam cushion is properly
oriented inside the cushion cover (i.e.- flat surface facing down).
1Place the cushion to the back of the wheelchair with the material
identification tags towards the rear. When fitted correctly, your hips
should be to the back of the chair. Your ischials (seat bones) should
be centered on the seat well of the cushion.
2Align the hook and loop strips on the cushion with the strips on the
wheelchair seat to secure the cushion into position.
3The footrest height should be adjusted so that your legs rest firmly but
comfortably on the cushion. Proper footrest adjustment may enhance
sitting comfort and help lower peak sitting pressures.
MODEL/SIZE/WEIGHT CAPACITY
CARE & CLEANING
Your Invacare®Matrx® PSVF Cushion can be easily wiped down with a
damp towel when necessary. The cover can be removed for laundering.
Unzip the cover and carefully remove the foam with inner cover. The zipper
should be closed prior to laundering. Dry clean or machine wash using
the delicate cycle and hang dry or tumble dry on low.
The moisture resistant inner liner should always remain in place on the
cushion in order to protect the foam. The inner cover can be wiped clean
with a damp cloth.
REASSEMBLING AFTER CLEANING
To reassemble the cushion, slide the foam into the inner cover with the
contoured surface facing up and the zipper along the bottom rear of the
cushion. Slide the inner cover (incl. foam) inside the outer cover (flat surface
down) with the zipper and ID tags toward the bottom rear of the cushion.
Align the hook and loop strips on the bottom of the cushion with the corre-
sponding strips on the wheelchair seat.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING! Risk of injury or damage:
-Your Invacare®Matrx® PSVF Cushion is designed to help reduce the
incidence of pressure sores. However, no cushion can completely eliminate
sitting pressure or prevent pressure sores. It's always best to try your cushion
for a few hours prior to prolonged sitting, and have a clinician inspect your
skin to ensure that red pressure spots are not developing. You should also
continue to check regularly for signs of skin redness- an indicator for
tissue breakdown. If your skin develops redness, discontinue use of the
cushion immediately and see your doctor or therapist.
-The best way to avoid problems related to pressure sores is to understand
their causes and your role in a skin management program. The Invacare®
Matrx® PSVF Cushion is not a substitute for good skin care including
proper diet, cleanliness and regular weight shifts.
-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.
-You must assess the need for anti-tippers or amputee axle adapter brackets
to be added to the wheelchair to help increase stability.
-The cushion is designed to be used only at room temperature. If it is left at
lower temperatures, always allow it to warm to room temperature before using.
Sitting on extremely cold or hot surfaces can cause skin damage.
-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.
-Avoid sharp objects or exposure to excessive heat or open flame.
Invacare®Matrx® PSVF Cushion
Model:
PSVF
Size: 1616/1618/1620;
1816/1818/1820; 2016/2018/2020
Weigth Capacity:
300 lb (136 kg)
ntroducing the new Invacare®
Matrx® PSVF Cushion. The
Invacare®Matrx® PSVF Cushion
takes comfort, positioning and skin
protection to a whole new level! The
unique three part foam construction
combination provides maximum
immersion and comfort without
sacrificing long lasting durability and
support. It is topped off with a layer
of SuperSoft Visco foam, and high
stretch inner and outer covers.
Exceptionally comfortable, a popular
choice for geriatric or sensitive users.
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Invacare®Matrx®
PSVF
CUSHION