Permobil BodiLink Lateral Trunk Support User manual

BodiLink®Lateral Trunk Supports
OPERATION MANUAL

CONTENTS
Intended Use - Intended User 2
Important Safety Information 2-3
Parts Detail 4
SUPPORT PAD ATTACHMENT
Premium Support Pad 5
Basic Support Pad 5
HARDWARE OPTIONS
Extra Links 6
Long Slot Mount Bracket 7
Hardware Cover 7
INSTALLATION
Track Mount on Corpus 3G 8
Track Mount on TRU-Comfort 2 9
Cane Mount 10
GT2 Track Mount on Acta-Back or Visco Back 11
GT2 Slot Mount on Acta-Backor Visco Back 12
GT2 Slot Mount on Acta-Relief 13
GT2 Slot Mount on Acta-Embrace 14
Winter/Summer on Acta-Embrace 15-16
ADJUSTMENT AND USE
GT2 Mounting Hardware 16
Premium Support Pads 17
Basic Support Pads 17
Swing-Away Feature 17
Cleaning 18
Maintenance and Warranty 19
Español 20
Français 39
Português 58
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Comfort Companies, LLC
1960 South Calhoun Road
New Berlin, Wisconsin 53151 USA
Phone:
U.S.A.: 800-736-0925
Outside the USA: 262-432-0830
Fax: [phone]
Customer Support:
[e-mail]
permobilus.com
comfortcompany.com
WARNING
Indicates that not following the specied procedure
could lead to potentially hazardous conditions resulting
in serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates that not following the specied procedure
could lead to potentially hazardous conditions resulting
in minor to moderate injury or damage to the equipment
or other property.
PLEASE NOTE
Supplier: These instructions must be given to the user of
this product.
Operator (Individual or Caregiver): Before using this
product, read the instructions and save for future
reference.
Products may be covered by one or more U.S. and foreign
patents and trademarks, including Acta-Back®, Acta-
Relief™, BodiLink®, Comfort-Tek™, Compass®, Permobil®,
Radius Back®, Stretch-Air®andVisco Back®.
Quantum®is a registered trademark of Pride Mobility
Products Corporation.
GlideWear®is a registered trademark of Tamarack
Habilitation Technologies, Inc.
Viscool®is a registered trademark of American Excelsior
Company.
Product information is changed as needed; current
product information is available at comfortcompany.com.
The Comfort Companies, LLC is a part of Permobil Seating
and Positioning.
© 2018, 2019 Permobil
REV 2019-12-03
Thank you for choosing BODILINK®

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INTENDED USE - INTENDED USER
Intended Use
The BodiLink®Lateral Trunk Support is a support pad with compatible attachment hardware. The BodiLink®Lateral Trunk
Support is intended to provide support, positioning, and comfort.
The BodiLink®Premium Lateral Trunk Support Pad is a cushioning pad molded over a moldable or rigid metal insert. It may
be used with or without the cover.
The BodiLink Basic®Lateral Trunk Support Pad must be used with the provided cover.
Intended User
The BodiLink®Lateral Trunk Support is intended for those with positioning and support needs as deemed necessary by a
qualied healthcare professional.
The BodiLink®Lateral Trunk Support can be positioned to accommodate user rehabilitation needs and goals while allowing
for function and comfort. The sizes available and range of adjustability t pediatric to full grown users and should be
matched by the healthcare provider to suit the user needs. Adjustments or replacement components may be necessary as
changes in condition occur or to accommodate developments such as growth.
A clinician who is experienced in seating and positioning should determine whether the product is appropriate for the individual’s
particular seating needs. The product’s intended use statement alone should not be relied upon to make that determination.
The medical products featured in this document are intended to be only one part of an overall care regimen that includes all
seating and mobility equipment and therapeutic interventions. A clinician who is experienced in seating and positioning should
identify this care regimen after evaluating the individual’s physical needs and overall medical condition.
A clinician should also evaluate for visual, reading, and cognitive impairment to determine the need for caregiver assistance or the
need for other assistive technology, such as large-print instructions, to ensure proper product use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNINGS: Follow These Instructions
- User and Caregiver: Follow all instructions and
safety information provided with the product and
provided by the manufacturer of your wheelchair or
other accessories. The product should be installed
and adjusted by a qualied and competent medical
equipment provider or licensed healthcare professional.
- Permobil cannot be held responsible for damages
or injury due to misuse of the product or failure to
follow instructions provided in this manual. Contact
Customer Support if you require further assistance in
understanding cautions, warnings, or instructions for
using or maintaining your product.
WARNINGS: Use As Intended
- This product is designed for the intended user and
intended use only. Any modications could potentially
endanger the user and cause discomfort or damage.
- Never use the equipment to maneuver a wheelchair or
anything that it is attached to. It is never to be used as a
handle, lift, guide, or support, except as described in this
manual.
- DO NOT use any BodiLink Supports to transfer in or out
of the wheelchair. BodiLink Supports are not designed to
support the full weight of the user.
WARNINGS: Use As Intended
- During the rst few hours of use, a healthcare
professional should be available to observe
skin condition and assess the likelihood of skin
breakdown. During regular use, periodically check
for skin discoloration and/or irritation. If there is any
discoloration to skin/soft tissue, STOP USE immediately.
If the discoloration does not disappear within 30 minutes
of disuse, immediately consult a healthcare professional.
- DO NOT place anything between the user and
the product. Additional materials may reduce the
eectiveness of the product and increase risk factors for
skin breakdown and instability.
WARNINGS: Installation, Interference, Use
- Never use the equipment unless all components are
fully functional. Refer to the “Warranty” section in this
manual.
- ATTENTION! Before use: Check regularly to make sure
the equipment is securely mounted to the wheelchair
system and is properly adjusted, and check all hardware
for wear, breakage, and tightness. Re-tighten any loose
screws/bolts, referring to the instructions in this manual.
DO NOT continue to use the equipment if any part
cannot be tightened or is broken.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, CONTINUED
WARNINGS: Installation, Interference, Use
- Unless otherwise specied, fasteners should be
tightened to 9.6 Nm (85 lb-in).
- Ensure that the product does not interfere with any other
wheelchair components. Interference could jeopardize
eectiveness and user safety and cause damage. After
installation, slowly articulate the full range of power/
recline / tilt, watching closely to make sure there is no
interference.
- DO NOT modify this product. Doing so will void its
warranty and may lead to personal injury or alter the
eectiveness of the product by increasing the risk factors
for skin breakdown and/or instability.
- Installing alternate parts to your wheelchair may change
the structure and function of the equipment. To ensure
stability during use, assess the need for additional safety
features on the wheelchair, such as anti-tip bars or other
available options.
- Use caution when installing, adjusting, or removing
hardware, to avoid pinching or trapping ngers in
openings.
- Do not expose the product or components to high
heat, open ames or hot ashes. Testing or certication
claims, including for ammability, may no longer apply
to this device when it is combined with other products
or materials. Check testing and certication claims for all
products used in combination with this device.
- Metal components may become hot if exposed to high
temperatures or cold if exposed to low temperatures.
Take appropriate precautions, especially when the
product will contact unprotected skin.
- Avoid sharp objects.
- Protect the product from blunt force shocks that may
cause damage and/or breakage.
- Always use the cover and base with any inserts as a
complete assembly. Never use a cover other than one
intended for your specic product and size.
- After hardware and pad positioning, make sure that the
gear teeth* on all link joints are properly aligned and
engaged before nal tightening. Failing to do so could
cause wear on the teeth, leading to parts slipping out of
adjustment or hardware failure.
- Adding additional links to the hardware may reduce the
overall strength.
*Gear Teeth Alignment
Warnings: Motor Vehicle Transportation
- Failure to pay attention to these warnings could result
in severe injury to the individual in the wheelchair or to
others.
- Whenever possible, transfer out of your wheelchair
installed with BodiLink Supports and into a manufacturer-
installed vehicle seat, and use the vehicle’s crash-tested
occupant restraint system.
- Children weighing less than 48½ lb. (22 kg) must be
transferred into an appropriate child-restraint system
intended for use in motor vehicles.
- ALWAYS store BodiLink Supports safely during transport
to avoid damage.
- If a BodiLink Support has been involved in an accident
during transport, see the “Inspection” section in this
manual.
- The motor vehicle safety information in this operation
manual applies to BodiLink Supports a) only when
correctly and securely installed, as instructed in this
manual; b) only with a wheelchair that complies with
the performance requirements of ISO 7176-19 and
that is installed, used, and maintained according to the
wheelchair manufacturer’s instructions.
- The individual should be seated in an upright position and
the wheelchair should face forward during transportation
in a motor vehicle. BodiLink Supports have only been
crash tested on a wheelchair in the forward-facing
position, per the test information provided in this
operation manual.
- The wheelchair with a BodiLink Support must be used
with an eective wheelchair securement system and a
properly positioned, crash-tested pelvic- and shoulder-
belt restraint, or a Wheelchair Tiedown and Occupant
Restraint System (WTORS), following the manufacturer’s
instructions.
The Comfort Company seating system with a back support
and accessories, including BodiLink Supports, installed on
a surrogate wheelchair frame, has been dynamically tested
by a third-party testing facility for use in a motor vehicle,
and meets all applicable performance criteria in Section 5.1
of ANSI/RESNA WC-4:2012 Section 20 “Wheelchair Seating
Systems for Use in Motor Vehicles” and in 5.1 of ISO 16840-4
when tested with a surrogate seat.

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PARTS DETAIL
BodiLink Lateral Trunk Support (LTS) Hardware and Support Pads
GT2 Mounting Hardware - Swing-Away and Fixed Options Available For GT2 LTS Hardware
Slot Mount Hardware Acta-Relief Slot Mount
Hardware
Acta-Embrace Slot Mount
with Winter/Summer Hardware
Winter/Summer Hardware for
Acta-Embrace
Hardware Cover
Track Mount Hardware for
Acta-Back & Visco Back
Quantum Power Mount
Hardware
Permobil Power Mount Hardware
Cane Mount Hardware Long Slot Mount Bracket GT2 Extra Hardware Link
Premium Support Pads Basic Support Pads
BodiLink LTS Premium Support Pads
Supportive Shape Active Shape
3”L x 4”D
3”L x 5.5”D
4”L x 5”D
4”L x 6.5”D
5”L x 6.5”D
6”L x 6.5”D
BodiLink LTS Basic Pads
Supportive Shape Active Shape
3”L x 4”D
3”L x 5”D
4”L x 5”D
4”L x 6”D
6”L x 6”D
5”L x 7”D

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PREMIUM SUPPORT PAD ATTACHMENT
For GT2 hardware styles. All required tools are provided.
1If the support pad (E) has a cover, start by pulling back
the cover ap to expose the holes in the support pad.
Line up the bolts (B) and the safety washers (C) with the
short slots on the hardware link (D) and the holes inside
the support pad (E). The at face of the link (D) must face
the support pad.
2Tighten the bolts (B) using the 4mm hex key.
Note: Follow these instructions if the support pad is already
attached to the hardware assembly (A), and depth adjustment
of the support pad is needed:
1Pull back the cover ap. Loosen but do not remove the
bolts (B) using the 4mm hex key. Slide the support pad (E)
into position.
2Tighten the bolts (B) with the 4mm hex key and release
the cover ap.
Premium Pad Orientation: The Supportive Pad and Active
Pad are shaped dierently. If changing from one to the
other support pad type, switch the left and right side pads
when mounting.
Supportive Pad Active Pad
Swing-Away GT2 Hardware and
Supportive Shape Premium Support Pad
Note: The LTS support pad cover is not shown but may be
included with the support pad. See “Cleaning” for cover care.
A
E
D
C
B
BASIC SUPPORT PAD ATTACHMENT
For GT2 hardware styles. All required tools are provided.
1The support pad (F) is provided with the cover on. Pull
back the cover ap to line up the bolts (B) and the safety
washers (C) with the short slots on the hardware link (D)
and the threaded holes on the double nut (E) inside the
support pad (F). The at face of the link (D) must face the
support pad.
2Tighten the bolts (B) using the 4mm hex key.
Note: Follow these instructions if the support pad is already
attached to the hardware assembly (A), and depth adjustment
of the support pad is needed:
1Pull back the cover ap. Loosen but do not remove the
bolts (B) using the 4mm hex key. Slide the support pad (F)
into position.
2Tighten the bolts (B) with the 4mm hex key and release
the cover ap.
Support Pad Orientation: Supportive shape pads are
symmetrical from top to bottom. Active pads should be
oriented with the sloped edge along the top.
Supportive Pad Active Pad
A
EF
D
C
BSwing-Away GT2 Hardware and
Supportive Shape Basic Support Pad
Note: The LTS support pad cover is not shown but is included with
the support pad. See “Cleaning” for cover care details.

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HARDWARE OPTIONS - EXTRA LINKS
For adding extra links to GT2 hardware.
WARNING: Adding additional links to the hardware may reduce overall strength.
IMPORTANT! After hardware and pad positioning, make sure that the gear teeth on all link joints are properly aligned
and engaged before nal tightening. See the warning in the “Important Safety Information” section in this manual.
Note: Extra links may be added to anywhere between the links (A) through (D) in the hardware assembly (including the swing-away
style). The image below shows installing the extra link between (C) and (D).
1Using the 4mm hex key, release the bolt (G) from the hardware (or bolt (E) or (F), depending on the desired location of
the extra link.
Suggestion: If possible, keep the spring, washer and bolt (G) within link (C) for easier reassembly.
2Line up the extra link (H) with the link (C) and fasten with the bolt (G).
3Line up the extra link (H) with the released link (D) and fasten with the bolt ( J). Make sure the spring is included under
the safety washer below the bolt ( J).
Swing-Away GT2 Hardware. Support Pad not shown.
A
B
D
C
E
FG
D
H
J
G
C

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HARDWARE OPTIONS - HARDWARE COVER
For GT2 hardware styles.
1Before installing the hardware onto the back support/chair or before attaching the support pad, slide the hardware
cover (A) over the hardware.
2Align the hole in the cover with swing-away release button (B) on the hardware as shown.
3When adjusting the links on either style hardware: stretch and pull back the cover to expose the adjustment bolts on the
hardware, and then replace and realign the cover.
Swing-Away GT2 Hardware
B
A
HARDWARE OPTIONS - LONG SLOT MOUNT BRACKET
For GT2 hardware. All required tools are provided.
Note: The replacement long slot mount bracket must be installed in the same orientation as the original mounting link.
1Remove the bolts (A) and the washers (B) from the slot lock bracket (C) to release from the slot mounting link (D). Retain
the fasteners and the slot lock bracket for the new assembly.
2Unscrew the bolt (E) from the link (F) to release the slot mounting link (D).
Recommendation: Keep the spring, the washer and the bolt (E) within the link (F) if possible; discard the slot mounting link (D) or
retain for future use.
3Line up the new long slot mount bracket (G) with the link (F) and fasten with the bolt (E).
4Reassemble the bolts (A), the washers (B), and the slot lock bracket (C) around the long slot mount bracket (G), or see
instructions for mounting to the various back supports.
IMPORTANT! After hardware and pad positioning, make sure that the teeth on all link joints are properly aligned and
engaged before nal tightening. See the warning in the “Important Safety Information” Section in this manual.
Swing-Away GT2 Hardware. Pad not shown.
B
E
A
D
F
C
E
G
F

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INSTALLATION - TRACK MOUNT ON CORPUS 3G
For GT2 hardware styles. All required tools are provided.
In some cases, the LTS hardware will already be attached to the track mount bracket (E). If height, width or depth
adjustments are needed, loosen but do not remove the bolts (A) using the 5mm hex key, and slide the link (D) into
position. Tighten the bolts (A) to secure. This can also be done after the track mount bracket is installed on the Corpus
shell.
1Line up the bolts (A) with the safety
washers (B), the slot-lock double
washer (C), the slots on link (D), the
slot on track mount bracket (E) and the
slot-lock double nut (F).
A
BC
D
E
F
G
Note: The bolts (G) on the LTS hardware
should face up, and the curved edge of
the track mount bracket (E) should be
oriented towards the support pad.
2Tighten the bolts (A) using the 5mm
hex key. Follow these steps for each
set of hardware needed. Continue to
step 3.
3Remove the back support cushion (H)
from the back shell (J), pulling forward to
separate the hook and loop attachment.
J
E
K
H
L
4Locate the existing 3 bolts along the
rear-facing, outside edge of back shell (J),
next to the armrest. Remove the 3 bolts
to release the existing height adjustment
track and the plastic lateral wedges (not
shown) attached to the front face of the
back shell (J). Discard the removed parts or
retain for future use.
5Line up the provided button head bolts (K)
with the back shell (J) and the track mount
bracket (E). Tighten the bolts (K), using the
3mm hex key.
Recommendation: For better access to the
bottom bolt, lift the armrest.
6Adhere the replacement foam support
pads (L) to the back support cushion (H).
The support pads (L) adhere with a hook
and loop attachment and can be placed
wherever the lateral support is needed.
7Replace the back support cushion (H)
on the back shell (J). Continue to the
“Adjustment and Use” section for nal
hardware adjustments and support pad
positioning.
Swing-Away GT2 Hardware

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INSTALLATION - TRACK MOUNT ON TRU-COMFORT 2
For GT2 hardware styles. All required tools are provided.
In most cases, the LTS hardware will already be attached to the track mount bracket (E). If needing to adjust the hardware
height and/or width/depth, loosen but do not remove the bolts (A) using the 5mm hex key, and slide the link (D) into
position. Tighten the bolts (A) to secure. This can also be done after the track mount bracket is installed on the TRU-
Comfort 2 shell.
1Line up the bolts (A) with the safety
washers (B), the slot-lock double washer
(C), the slots on link (D), the slot on the
track mount bracket (E) and the double
nut (F).
Note: The bolts (G) on the LTS hardware
should face up. There are two slots
available on the mounting bracket (E) to
achieve the desired width adjustment.
2Tighten the bolts (A) using the 5mm hex
key. Follow these steps for each set of
hardware needed. Continue to step 3.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Swing-Away GT2 Hardware; Standard Mounting
Bracket Orientation
3Remove the back support cushion (H) from the back shell (J).
4Line up the provided bolts (K) and the safety washers (L) with the back
shell (J) and the track mount bracket (E).
Note: If applicable, the bracket may be mounted using any of the available
series of holes (M) on the back shell wings. Available shell holes depend on the
size of the back support.
5Tighten the bolts (K) using the 5mm hex key.
6Replace the back support cushion (H) on the back shell (J). Continue to the
“Adjustment and Use” section for nal hardware adjustments and pad
positioning.
Alternate Quantum Track Mount
Placement and Orientation Options
H
J
KL
E
M

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INSTALLATION - CANE MOUNT
Installing GT2 cane mount hardware. All required tools are provided.
1Remove the bolts (A), the safety washers (C), and the
double washer (D) from the cane clamp (B) to release.
2Making sure that the bolts (E) are oriented up, line up
the two halves of the cane clamp (B) around the chair
cane. Fasten with the bolts (A), the safety washers (C),
and the double washer (D).
3Secure the cane clamp with the lock screw (F) using
the 3mm hex key.
4Continue to the “Adjustment and Use” section for the
nal hardware adjustments and the pad positioning.
Swing-Away GT2 Hardware
B
A
B
D
F
A C
E

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INSTALLATION - GT2 TRACK MOUNT ON ACTA-BACK OR VISCO BACK
For use with Compass 4 Hardware only.
WARNING! DO NOT use GT2 Track Mount Hardware if you are using Compass Power Mount Hardware. Use GT2 Slot
Mount Hardware instead.
1Remove the cover from the back support. If installed, remove the
Compass4 mounting hardware using the 5mm hex key. Retain the
washers and the double nut.
2Align the holes on the track (A) with the top and bottom of the slot on
the back support shell (B). The raised lip on the track must be aligned
with the outer edge of the back support shell.
3Using the 4mm hex key and the 10mm wrench, fasten the track (A)
to the back support shell (B) with the provided at head screws (C)
and the lock nuts (D). Make sure the slots on the track and the back
support shell are aligned before the nal tightening.
4Reinstall the Compass4 hardware with the at side of the double nut
against the track. Order of installation: Long bolts (E) provided, safety
washer (F), at washer (G), 45° angle bracket (H), shell (B), track (A),
double nut (J).
5Using the 4mm hex key, loosen the bolt (K) on the track clamp (L)
enough to slide the clamp from the top or bottom of the track into
position. Make sure that the bolts (M) on the LTS hardware are facing
up, and the small wedge of the track clamp (L) ts under the raised lip
of the track (A).
6Securely tighten the bolt (K) and replace the back support cover.
Follow steps 5 and 6 for each set of hardware needed.
7Continue to the “Adjustment and Use” section for nal hardware
adjustments and pad positioning.
L
K
M
EF G
H
BJ
A
Front of Shell
B
A
D
C
4 Point Hardware
1When using the 4 Point hardware with
the Track Mount LTS hardware, discard
the large section of the slot lock nut
and move the small section with the
threaded hole to the outside face of
the back support shell.
2Attach with the bolt and the washer,
as shown.
3Install the remaining portion on
the chair. Refer to the instructions
provided with the 4 Point hardware.
4 Point Slot Lock Nut Sections
Keep
Discard

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INSTALLATION - GT2 SLOT MOUNT ON ACTA-BACK OR VISCO BACK
Attaching GT2 Slot Mount Hardware to an Acta-Back or Visco Back Support.
1Using the 4mm hex key, release the bolts (A) and the safety washers (B) from
the slot lock bracket (C).
2With the at face of the slot mount link (D) on the inside face of the back
support shell (E) and the bolts (F) facing up, align the slot lock bracket halves
with the slot on the back support shell (E). The threaded half of the slot
lock bracket (C) should be placed on the inside of the back support shell (E).
Order of installation: bolts (A), safety washers (B), slot lock bracket half with
through holes (C), back support shell (E), slot mount link (D), slot lock bracket
half with threaded holes (C).
3Tighten the bolts (A) to secure, and replace the back support cover. Continue
to the “Adjustment and Use” section for nal hardware adjustments and pad
positioning.
A
B
C
F
D
Swing-Away Hardware without Support Pad
E
D

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INSTALLATION - GT2 SLOT MOUNT ON ACTA-RELIEF
Attaching GT2 Slot Mount Hardware to Acta-Relief Back Supports.
1Using the 4mm hex key, release the bolts (A) and the safety washers (B) from
the slot lock bracket (C).
2With the at face of the slot mount link (D) on the outside surface of the back
support shell (E) and the bolts (F) facing up, align the slot lock bracket halves
with the slot on the back support shell (E). The threaded half of slot lock
bracket (C) should be placed on the inside of the back support shell (E). Order
of installation: bolts (A), safety washers (B), slot lock bracket (half with through
holes) (C), slot mount link (D), back support shell (E), slot lock bracket (half with
threaded holes) (C).
3Tighten the bolts (A) to secure, and replace the back support cover. Continue
to the “Adjustment and Use” section for nal hardware adjustments and pad
positioning.
A
B
C
F
D
Swing-Away Hardware without Pad
C
BA
C
E

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INSTALLATION - GT2 SLOT MOUNT ON ACTA-EMBRACE
Attaching GT2 Slot Mount Hardware to Acta-Embrace Back Support Wings.
1Using the 4mm hex key, release the bolts (A) and the safety washers (B) from
the slot lock bracket (C).
2With the at face of the slot mount link (D) on the inside face of the wing (E)
and the bolts (F) facing up, align the slot lock bracket halves with the slot on
the wing (E). The threaded half of the slot lock bracket (C) should be placed on
the back of the wing (E).
Order of installation: bolts (A), safety washers (B), slot lock bracket (C) (the part
with through holes), wing (E), slot mount link (D), slot lock bracket (C) (the part
with threaded holes).
3Tighten the bolts (A) to secure, and replace the back support cover. Continue
to the “Adjustment and Use” section for nal hardware adjustments and pad
positioning.
E
D
(with threaded holes)
A
BC
C
A
B
C
F
D
Swing-Away GT2 Hardware

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WINTER/SUMMER HARDWARE ON ACTA-EMBRACE
Attaching Winter/Summer Hardware to Acta-Embrace Back Support Wings.
1Remove the cover from the back support.
2Using the 5mm hex key, remove the wing (A) from the back support shell (B).
Recommendation: Retain the bolts, washers, and double nut from the wing assembly for
future use of the wing without the winter/summer hardware.
3Separate the winter/summer assembly (C), using the 4mm hex key to remove the outer
bolts (D) and the safety washers (E).
AB
Rear of ShellFront of Shell
2
C
DE
3
4Align the winter/summer parts on each side of the back support shell (B) with the knob
(F) on the rear face of the back support shell (B) and the center pin in the slot. The
Winter/Summer plate (G) should be placed on the front face of the shell with the arrows
“ OUT” pointed at the outside edge of the shell (B).
5Fasten the sections of the winter/summer together through the slot using the bolts (D)
and the safety washers (E).
6Make sure the assembly is now in the “summer” position to access the bolts (H) hidden
in the holes next to the knob (F).
Recommendation: Rotate the knob (F) to align cutouts for better tool access to bolts (H).
7Unscrew the hidden bolts (H) using the 4mm hex key to release the double nut (J). To
avoid diculty in removing, alternate between the bolts (H) when unscrewing.
8Align the slots on the wing (A) mounting tab with the exposed threads of the bolts H. The
wing should be oriented to the outside edge of the back support shell (B).
9Replace the double nut (J) and tighten the hidden bolts (H) to secure.
10 Replace the back support cover. See the installation instructions in this manual for
the Acta-Embrace Wings to add the slot mount lateral trunk support hardware to the
wing, if not already installed. Continue to the “Adjustment and Use” section for the nal
hardware adjustments and pad positioning.
H
F
6
F
DE
G
J
B
Front of Shell
Rear of Shell
Pin
“Summer”
Position
4
5
J
H
A
Front of Shell
8
9

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WINTER/SUMMER HARDWARE ON ACTA-EMBRACE, CONTINUED
Using the Winter/Summer Hardware feature with Acta-Embrace Back Support Wings.
Note: The Winter/Summer feature adds 1.5” space
between pads (¾” per side).
1Pull the knob on the rear face of the back support
and slide the wing assembly in or out before
releasing the knob.
2Make sure the Winter/Summer hardware is fully
engaged before use.
WARNING: If the Winter/Summer hardware is
not engaged, the wing will not be locked into place. If
not locked, the wing could slide open would then no
longer provide the intended support.
¾"¾"
“Winter” Position
“Summer” Position
ADJUSTMENT AND USE
GT2 Mounting Hardware adjustments.
WARNING: Adding additional links to the hardware may reduce the overall strength.
IMPORTANT! After hardware and pad positioning, make sure that the teeth on all link joints are properly aligned and
engaged before nal tightening. See the warning in the “Important Safety Information” Section in this manual.
H = Height
Loosen the bolt(s) and slide mounting link up and down on
the back support shell, mounting track, chair cane or wing
slot.
D = Depth
Adjustable in multiple ways:
• Loosen the bolts and slide the mounting link* in and
out on the back support shell or wing slot. This may also
aect the width. *Not available for Track Mount or Cane
Mount options.
• Loosen pad mounting bolts under the pad cover, and
slide the pad along the slots.
• Remove the bolts (under the cover, if applicable) and
reattach the bolts, using alternate threaded holes in the
pad.
W = Width
Loosen the bolts and rotate the hardware links.** Extra
hardware links are available.
A = Angle
Adjustable in multiple ways:
• Loosen the bolts (under the cover, if applicable) and tilt
the pad up and down.
• Loosen the bolt at the end of the pad mounting link and
rotate the pad.**
**Note: Gear tooth adjustment points are spring loaded for
easy adjustment. When the bolts are loosened, the spring will
hold the pad and hardware in place while other areas are
tightened.
A
W
D & A
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ADJUSTMENT AND USE
Premium Support Pad adjustments.
The moldable pad can be shaped by hand or by bending it over a
stable surface.
Basic Support Pad adjustments.
The moldable pad can be shaped by hand or by bending it over a
stable surface.
Operating the Swing-Away feature on GT2 mounting hardware.
To swing away the lateral pad, press the silver release button (A),
located on the underside of the assembly.
The assembly will snap back into place when it is returned to
its original position. Before use, make sure that the assembly is
engaged.
WARNING: If the assembly is not engaged, it will not be locked
into place. If not locked, it will not provide the intended support.
Support Pad End
Back Support Mounted End
Support Pad End
Back Support Mounted End
A

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CLEANING
WARNINGS:
- Follow all manufacturer bleach container and germicidal disinfectant safety guidelines.
- Before transferring to a new user, the product must be completely cleaned and disinfected.
- Periodically, check the cover and components for damage and wear, and replace if necessary. Some wear with regular use
is expected.
CAUTION: Frequent heat drying and bleaching will cause fabric to break down. Air drying and cleaning without bleach
are recommended whenever possible to help extend the life of the cover.
SURFACE CLEANING COMFORT-TEK FABRIC ONLY
Spray with common household or commercial antibacterial cleansers or disinfectants. Wipe with a
damp, water-only cloth after disinfecting. Let dry completely before use.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING ALL FABRICS
CAUTION: DO NOT wash or dry Stretch-Air, COMFORT-TEK or GlideWear covers with hook and loop fasteners or other
materials that could snag the fabric. Doing so could pull at the fabrics, causing changes in the appearance (but not the
eectiveness) of the fabrics.
IMPORTANT! Before cleaning or disinfecting, remove the cover (and foam, for the Premium Pad) from the support pad
and hardware.
Cleaning: When possible, hand wash in warm water with mild soap, rinse thoroughly
with clean water, and air dry (let dry completely before use). Or machine wash using
common laundry detergent and tumble dry low.
OR
40C
Disinfecting Premium Pad: Wash the cover with water and bleach. Rinse thoroughly. Follow the directions on the
bleach container. Let dry completely before use. May hand wash with bleach using 1 part household liquid bleach
per 9 parts warm 40°C/104°F water. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. Let dry completely before use.
40C
1: 9
Disinfecting Basic Pad: Machine wash hot using common laundry detergent. Tumble dry low.
Let dry completely before use.
60C
SUPPORT FOAM
WARNINGS: DO NOT use contaminated foam with multiple users. Disinfectants are NOT eective on porous surfaces
such as foam. Replacement foam components may be purchased separately.
CAUTIONS: DO NOT submerge the foam in any liquid, including water. The foam should not be exposed to light for any
extended period of time. Light will cause discoloration of the foam. Note: Discoloration will not aect the functional features.
There is no need to attempt to “clean” discoloration caused by light exposure.
Soiled foams should be replaced. Remove the cover. Wipe lightly with a damp cloth. DO NOT use soap.
Let dry completely before replacing the cover.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING HARDWARE
CAUTION: Before cleaning or disinfecting, remove the cover support pad from the hardware.
Cleaning: Hand wash in warm (40°C/104°F) water with soap and a sponge. Rinse with
clean water and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Dry completely before use.
40C
Disinfecting: Wipe gently with a cloth dampened with a household disinfectant.
Rinse with clean, warm water. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. Dry completely before use.
CARE SYMBOLS
Wipe with a damp cloth. Hand wash.
40C
Hand wash warm.* Dry at.
40C
Machine wash warm.*
60C
Machine wash hot.*
1: 9
Bleach (1 part bleach: 9
parts water) Line dry.
Do not tumble dry. Tumble dry low. *maximum temperature shown