Invacare Essential Series User manual

Invacare®Essential™Series Seating Products
Invacare®
Essential™
Series
Seating
Products

Invacare®Essential™Cushion
Model no. EC
•Molded polyurethane foam provides
comfort and durability
•Waterproof cover protects foam from
moisture
•Non-slip bottom with hook and loop
fasteners keeps cushion securely in place
Invacare®Essential™Series Cushions
2
Invacare®Comfort-Mate
Extra Cushion
Model no. CMEX
•Comfortable, molded dual-firmness
polyurethane foam promotes good postural
position
•Moisture-proof coating seals and protects
foam from moisture; easily wipes clean
•Water-proof cover removes for laundering
•Beveled sides allow cushion to be used
easily with Infinity™Drop Base
Invacare®Single Density Cushion
Model no. SD
•Contoured deformation cut foam provides
comfort and stability
•Available in over 100 custom sizes
•Waterproof cover with non-slip bottom
Invacare®Personal Seat VF™Cushion
Model no. PSVF
•Anatomically molded polyurethane foam base
provides postural support and pressure
redistribution
•Visco-elastic foam in ischial relief area protects
sensitive bony prominences
•Very lightweight and low maintenance
•Moisture-proof coating seals and protects foam
from moisture; easily wipes clean
•Water-resistant cover removes easily for
laundering
C
A
B
Cushion Thickness
A Height at rear (adductor) 2"
B Height at rear (center) 1.5"
C Height at front 2.5"
Cushion weight approximately 2 lb.
Cushion Thickness
A Height at adductor 3.25"
B Height at abductor 2.25"
C Height at rear 2"
Cushion weight approximately 2 lb.
Cushion Thickness
A Height at adductor 2.625"
B Height at abductor 3.0"
C Height at rear 1.75"
D Height at leg trough 2.25"
Cushion weight approximately 2.3 lb.
Cushion Thickness
A Height at adductor 4.0"
B Height at abductor 4.0"
C Height at rear 3.5"
D Height at leg trough 3.0"
Cushion weight approximately 3 lb.
C
B
D
A
C
A
B
Invacare®Essential™Series: Simple seating
solutions for comfort, fit and function.
For clients with mild to moderate
seating needs, the Invacare®Essential™
Series Cushions offer a wide range of
simple but highly functional solutions.
Essential and Single Density cushions are
designed to provide stability and comfort at
an affordable price. The Invacare®Comfort-
Mate Extra cushion goes one step further
with a comfortable, molded design and a
durable moisture-proof coating. For clients
considered to be at higher risk of skin
breakdown, the Invacare®Personal SeatVF™is
an anatomically molded cushion with sensitive
visco-elastic foam ischial relief.

Invacare®Personal Back™10
Foam-In-Place Kit
Model nos. PBRF, PBTF, PPRF, PPTF
•Provides support and positioning
for a more customized fit
•Foam-in-Place backs can be
molded to the user’s shape in
minutes
•Molded insert easily removes for
modification or remolding to meet
the client’s changing needs
Invacare®Essential™Series Backs
3
Invacare®Personal Back™10 Plus
Model nos. PPR, PPT
•Deeper lateral contouring provides increased midline
support without interfering with upper extremity range
of motion
•Often recommended when using foam-in-place kit
•Available in Regular andTall heights
•Lightweight aluminum shell
•Waterproof, breathable outer cover
Invacare®Personal Back™10
Model nos. PBR, PBT
•Contoured to provide moderate midline support
•Available in regular and tall heights
•Lightweight aluminum shell
•Waterproof, breathable outer cover
T
he newly re-designed Invacare®Essential™
Series Backs combine simplicity of design
with effectiveness of application.The highly
popular Personal Backs continue to provide the
comfort, postural support and spinal alignment
that you have come to expect; however, the new
backs are now more easily installed and adjusted.
The new Quick Set™hardware features self-
adjusting cane clamps and a quick release knob
for easy removal of the backs. The Personal
Back™10 shells also have been redesigned for
increased comfort and stability. The Personal
Back™10 Plus laterals have been redesigned for
increased ease of upper extremity movement.
All new Personal Back10 backs feature a built-in
headrest mounting pattern, angle adjustment
plate, and come standard with comfortable
polyurethane foam. Viscoelastic foam may be
ordered for added comfort at no extra charge.
Quick Set™hardware allows for
installation and adjustment of
the Personal Back10 backs in
less than 10 minutes!
Invacare®Quick Set™
Hardware
•Multiple depth and recline
adjustments can be made while
client is seated
•Seat angle adjustability from 0 to 30
degrees
•Self-adjusting cane clamps eliminate
need to remember back cane
tubing diameter

Invacare Corporation
www.invacare.com
USA
One Invacare Way
Elyria, Ohio
44035-4190
[phone]
Canada
570 Matheson Blvd. E.
Unit 8
Mississauga, Ontario
L4Z 4G4 Canada
[phone]
Invacare, Contour U and
Silhouette are registered
trademarks and Essential,
Infinity, Personal Seat VF,
Personal Back10, Personal
Back10 Plus, Quick Set
and Yes, you can. are
trademarks of Invacare
Corporation.
Specifications are subject
to change without
notification.
© 2003
Invacare Corporation
Form No. 01-320
Rev. 02/03
ADJUSTABLE HEADRESTS
Model nos. A) HR02S; B) HR03S; C)
HR04S; D) HR01S
•Contoured head and neck
supports available in four
styles
•Dual-ball swivel hardware
for multi-plane adjustment
•Durable steel reinforced
polyurethane pads - easily
wipe clean
FOAM-IN-PLACE KIT
Model no. FP64A
•Easy-to-use kit provides
custom-molded foam
insert in minutes
•Can be used with Personal
Back/Personal Back Plus
BASIC HEADREST
Model no. BSNC, BSNA
•Padded to provide
comfortable occipital
support
•Horizontal and vertical
adjustable hardware
•Outer cover easily removes
for laundering
BC
D
A
CUSHION REPAIR KIT
Model no. CRK
•Moisture-proof sealant
allows easy repair of
coated products after
modification
•Suggested for coated
cushions (Comfort-
Mate Extra, Personal Seat
VF, Silhouette®and
ContourU®)
Seat Accessories
Belts and Straps
Miscellaneous
CUSHION RIGIDIZER
Model no. CR
•Molded plastic solid-seat
insert, very lightweight with
slim profile
•Eliminates hammock effect
of sling upholstery
•Securely attaches to the
cushion bottom inside the
cover
INFINITY™DROP BASE
Model no. IDB
•Width adjustable: Three
sizes fit wheelchairs from 14"
to 22" wide
•Height/Angle adjustable:
Up to 2" of drop provided
•Portable quick-release
hardware allows easy
removal of base from
wheelchair
FULL TRAY - SLIDE-ON
MOUNT
Model no. LT02A
•Nearly unbreakable clear
polyester resin tray surface
•Width adjustable mounting
hardware securely fastens
tray to chair arm pads
•Molded-in rim helps keep
items on tray
HALF TRAY -
SWINGAWAY
Model no. LTUL, LTUR
•Nearly unbreakable clear
polycarbonate tray surface
•Tray securely bolts to
wheelchair armrest
•Tray easy to swing away
when not in use
LapTrays
Headrests
A
C
D
B
Accessories and Options
BELTS AND STRAPS
A) SSSM, SSMD, SSLG
•Three sizes of shoulder
supports fit child, junior
and adult
B) BPSSM, BPSMD, BPSLG
•Three sizes of padded lap
belts fit child, junior and
adult - Pinch release buckles
C) SB05
•Push-button style release
provides secure attachment
D) 4PTSM, 4PTMD, 4PTLG
•Three sizes of four-point lap
belts to fit child, junior and
adult - Push button release
buckle
FULL TRAY - HOOK AND
LOOP MOUNT
Model no. LTACL, LTCCL
•Nearly unbreakable clear
polycarbonate tray surface
•Easily attaches to chair
armrest with hook and loop
straps
•Removable trim allows
thorough cleaning
‘‘Invacare says ‘Yes, you can™,’
and I couldn’t have said it
better myself.’’
HEADREST MOUNTING
•Pre-drilled mounting
pattern is standard
feature to easily mount
headrests to the
Personal Back10 backs