Physipro Contour Cinch Backrest User manual

Owners manual
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about this product. Please hand to the user
upon delivery.
Manuel d’utilisation
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l’utilisateur final lors de la livraison.

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Table of content / Table des matières
INTRODUCTION - ENGLISH................................................3
CONTOUR CINCH
TM
BACKREST ................................................................ 4
COMPOSITION ................................................................................................5
RECOMMENDATIONS...................................................................................7
WARNINGS.......................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION................................................................................................9
ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................12
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................14
WARRANTY ....................................................................................................16
INTRODUCTION – FRANÇAIS...........................................18
DOSSIER CONTOUR CINCH
MC
..................................................................19
COMPOSITION ..............................................................................................20
RECOMMANDATIONS................................................................................22
AVERTISSEMENTS ........................................................................................23
INSTALLATION..............................................................................................25
AJUSTEMENT.................................................................................................28
ENTRETIEN......................................................................................................30
GARANTIE.......................................................................................................32

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INTRODUCTION - ENGLISH
Physipro Inc. is proud to count you among its customers and would like to thank
you for the confidence you have shown by purchasing our product.
This owner’s manual was created to provide you with all the information needed
to allow you to use our product in a safe and optimal way. For all adjustments and
settings, we strongly recommend you contact your distributor.
Physipro Inc., relieves itself of all liability should physical injury or property damage
occur due to the lack of maintenance or misuse of our product, or from
modifications made to the product without the prior written consent of Physipro
Inc.
For Physipro Inc., your satisfaction is our highest priority.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Date of purchase:
Supplier:
Address:
Telephone:
The product presented in this manual may not be an exact representation of your
product. However, the instructions provided in this manual are still valid.
Physipro Inc. reserves the right to modify or change this manual without notice.

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CONTOUR CINCH
TM
BACKREST
The Contour CinchTM Backrest is composed of an easily adjustable and
removable aluminum shell and soft foam padding. With lateral supports built
directly into the hard shell, the Contour CinchTM Backrest curves around the side
of the body and helps keep the user in an upright position for better postural
control. The contoured rigid backrest improves lumbar and thoracic stability.
Soft foam padding, made with urethane and viscose memory foam, is used for
increased comfort, and completely cover the sides of the backrest to prevent
skin lesions by eliminating all possible contact with the hard shell.
This item meets the requirements of California 116 & 117, NFPA 701, CE
marking and NF EN1021-1,EN1021-2 norms.

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COMPOSITION
Technical specifications
Nominal Widths: 14" to 26" (36 cm to 66 cm)
Nominal Heights: 16”to 20" (41 cm to 51 cm)
Thickness (Padding included): 2" (5 cm)
Weight (Padding included): 7 lb (3,2 kg)
Angle adjustment (forward/backward): 20°
Lateral Support Width (Padding included): 2" (5 cm)
Lateral Support Height:
•Apex of 12.5" (32 cm) for 14" and 15‘’(35 cm and 38 cm) wide backrest
•Apex of 14" (36 cm) for 16" to 26" (41 cm to 66 cm) wide backrest
Hard Shell
Composition: Aluminium
Thickness :
•For 20" backrest and under: 0.094(2,4 mm)
•For 21" backrest and over: 0.125 (3,17 mm)
Hardware
Mounting plate
Universal clamp
Foam Padding
Top layer: Viscose ½" (12 mm)
Bottom layer: Urethane 1" (24 mm)
Available Covers
Stretch
Waterproof
Contour CinchTM Backrest
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Backrest size
Each Contour CinchTM back size can only be installed on a specific width of
wheelchair. To correctly choose the size of your back, it is important to consider
the widths of the wheelchair and of the user’s thorax. See the dimensions tables
below:
Table 1: Sizes associated with backrest
Actual Plate
Width
Nominal
Width
Nominal
Height
Available
for Backrest
(Padding
included)
Thorax
Width
Contour
CinchTM
Backrest
Associated
Wheelchair
Width
10" (25 cm) 14" (35 cm) 17" (43 cm) 10" (25 cm) 14" (35 cm)
11" (27 cm) 15" (38 cm) 18" (45 cm) 11" (27 cm) 15" (38 cm)
12" (30 cm) 16" (40 cm) 19" (48 cm) 12" (30 cm) 16" (40 cm)
13" (32 cm) 17" (43 cm) 20" (50 cm) 13" (32 cm) 17" (43 cm)
14" (35 cm) 18" (45 cm) 21" (53 cm) 14" (35 cm) 18" (45 cm)
15" (38 cm) 19" (48 cm) 22" (55 cm) 15" (38 cm) 19" (48 cm)
16" (40 cm) 20" (50 cm) 23" (58 cm) 16" (40 cm) 20" (50 cm)
17" (43 cm) 21" (53 cm) 24" (60 cm) 17" (43 cm) 21" (53 cm)
18" (45 cm) 22" (55 cm) 25" (63 cm) 18" (45 cm) 22" (55 cm)
19" (48 cm) 23" (58 cm) 26" (66 cm) 19" (48 cm) 23" (58 cm)
20" (50 cm) 24" (60 cm) 27" (68 cm) 20" (50 cm) 24" (60 cm)
21" (53 cm) 25" (63 cm) 28" (71 cm) 21" (53 cm) 25" (63 cm)
22" (55 cm) 26" (66 cm) 29" (74 cm) 22" (55 cm) 26" (66 cm)

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RECOMMENDATIONS
To ensure your backrest provides optimal protection and comfort and
toextend yourproduct lifespan, the following precautions should be
applied.
•Before use, it isimportant toverify the quality and condition of the
backrest components, please refer to Maintenance guide in section
Maintenance, page 14.
•Physipro Inc. backrest are reserved exclusively for use on mobility aids
(manual orpower wheelchairs).
•Always install backrest with the provided mounting hardware.
•Never push or lift wheelchair with backrest, doing so may cause the
backrest todetach from the wheelchair and can result in injury or
damage.
•Before installation, make sure the backrest iscompatible with the
wheelchair’s dimensions.
•Never place a towel, a blanket, a folded bed sheet orany other
material between the user and the backrest, this will diminish the
backrest efficiency and increase the risk ofdeveloping skin lesions.
•It is preferable towear clothes made of cotton, that are not too tight and do
not have seams on pressure points.
•Before use, let thebackrest get to room temperature to limit
discomfort caused byexcessively hot orcold surfaces.
•Remove any foreign object (crumbs, debris, tubing, etc.) from
backrest surface.
•Clean on a regular basis and visually inspect all components of the
cushion periodically.
•It is recommended toconsultyour therapist inthe month following the
installation of a newcushion to make sure it isefficient.
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WARNINGS
Consult a healthcare professional: Physipro Inc. recommends that a health
care professional such as a doctor or therapist, experienced in seating
and positioning, be consulted to determine, and install the required seating
system and make any necessary adjustments.
Center of gravity: Installing a backrest on a wheelchair may affect the center
of gravity of the wheelchair and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards,
potentially resulting in injury. To ensure optimal stability of your wheelchair after
the addition of a new backrest, always assess for the potential need for anti-tippers
or amputee axle adapter brackets to be added or adjusted to increase stability.
Backrest dimensions: The dimensions of the backrest must be adapted to
the user and the wheelchair, if not, the backrest’s benefits will be reduced or
eliminated.
Backrest and cover compatibility: The backrest cover must be well-fitted and
used as directed in this manual to prevent the formation of skin lesions. An
oversized or undersized cover will reduce or eliminate the effectiveness of the
backrest and can reduce stability.
Environment: Avoid exposing foam to fluids or moisture for prolonged periods.
Avoid exposing the backrest to extreme cold or heat. Never place backrest near
open flame.
Instability/Fall risk: Never place other products or materials (except those
specified in this manual) between the user and the backrest or underneath the
backrest, doing so, will cause instability and increase the risk ofinjury from a fall.
Positioning of backrest: Always refer to the orientation indicators, located on
the backrest and the cover, to properly position backrest on wheelchair. Proper
positioning is essential to ensure maximum comfort and pressure relief.
Skin inspection: Backrest should be tested before prolonged use. To avoid the
appearance of skin redness due to pressure points, Physipro Inc. recommends
shifting your weight as frequently as possible and performing a pressure relief
technique at least once every two (2) hours. You should regularly check (at least
once a day) for skin redness especially around bony prominences.Ifskin redness
or discoloration develops, discontinue use ofthe cushion. If discoloration does
not disappear within thirty (30) minutes consult aHealthcare professional
immediately. Be aware that no backrest can substitutethe need for proper skin
hygiene, a balanced diet and frequent position changes.
Transport: Crash tests have not been conducted on these products and even if
the mobility aid in which it is installed has obtained the ISO-717619, it will not be
maintained.

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INSTALLATION
Please read all the following instructions before beginning installation.The
steps required to properly install the Contour CinchTM Backrest must be followed
in the order that they are listed.
Required tool: 5mm Hex Key
ASSEMBLING THE MOUNTING PLATE AND UNIVERSAL CLAMP
The assembly of the mounting plates and the universal clamps will have been
done by our technicians before delivery. However, if reassembly is necessary,
please follow the instructions listed below:
1. Place section B of the universal clamp
underneath mounting plate C.
2. Place section A of the universal clamp over
mounting plate C.
3. Align mounting holes of sections B and
A of the universal clamp with the central
adjustment slots of mounting plate C.
4. Insert 3 M6screws and tighten firmly
witha5 mm hex key. Repeat these steps
for thesecond mounting plate.
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INSTALLING UNIVERSAL CLAMPS ON BACK POST
Note – These steps must be completed before the wheelchair occupant is
seated.
1. Loosen all 3 clamp screws A with a 5
mm hex key to open the universal
clampenough to fit around the back
post.
2. Place the clamp on back post with
the screw heads towards the
outside of thewheelchair.
3. Position the universal clamp at the
desired height and tighten the
clamp screws A.
4. Repeat these steps for the second
universalclamp.
5. Once installed on back post, verify
that both clamps are vertically
aligned.

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INSTALLING BACKREST ON MOUNTING PLATES
The two-point mounting system of the Contour CinchTM Backrest ensure a quick
and easy installation. It takes only two simple movements to complete the
installation of your Contour CinchTM Backrest:
1. Simultaneously insert both inferior
mounting pins of the backrest into the
lower slots of the mounting plate.
2. Push latch on each mounting plate
upwards and insert the upper
mountingpins of the backrest into the
upper slotsof the mounting plates
WARNING
It is important to make sure that the latches are in a locked position
and that the backrest is securely attached before use.
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ADJUSTMENT
BACKREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the 3 clamp screws A on
eachuniversal clamp.
2. Lift or lower backrest to the
desired height.
3. Securely tighten all clamp screws A.
Note – After height adjustment is completed, make sure the width was
not inadvertently changed.
BACKREST DEPTH AND ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen screws B on each universal clamp.
2. Position backrest at the desired
depth and inclination, by sliding
backrest forward or backwards
while simultaneously tilting the
backrest at the desired angle.
3. Securely tighten all screws B of
both universal clamps.
Note – The Contour CinchTM Backrest offers a depth-adjustment range of ¾".
The backrest can be positioned up to 1" behind the front of the back post, in
itsmost backward position and ¼" behind the front ofthe back post, in its
most forward position. (The depth measurement is taken from thefront of
the backpost.)

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REMOVING BACKREST
1. Simultaneously lift each latch D of
mounting plates to unlock the
backrest.
2. Gently push the backrest forward
to slide mounting pins out of the
upper slots of themounting plates.
3. Slide the lower mounting pins out
of the lower slots of the mounting
plates to completely remove
backrest.
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MAINTENANCE
Regular cleaning eliminates the accumulation of dirt and grime and may help
extend the life of your backrest. It is recommended to visually inspect the
backrest during the cleaning process.
Maintenance Guide
Upon receiving your backrest, it is important to complete all the inspections
listed in the Maintenance Guide to ensure the proper function and condition of
the backrest and mounting hardware.
Checklist Weekly Montly
Backrest
•Inspect aluminum components for
rust or damage.
•Make sure the backrest is not
deformed.
X
Hardware
•Verify the solidity and condition
of mounting plates and universal
clamps.
•Ensure latch lock mechanism operates
properly.
X
Cleaning the outer cover:
1. Remove cover from backrest and fasten the zipper.
2. Machine wash in cold water on the gentle cycle or hand wash with a mild
detergent.
3. Allow to air dry completely.
4. Reinstall cover on the foam base.
WARNING
Do not iron.

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Cleaning the hard shell: The aluminum hard shell can be cleaned with warm
water and a mild liquid detergent. No other maintenance is required.
Cleaning the backrest padding:
1. Remove outer cover and incontinence cover, if necessary.
2. Wipe foam padding lightly with a damp cloth, without soap or detergent.
3. Use a clean dry cloth to gently press on padding to absorb excess moisture,
then let air dry completely.
4. Reinstall cover(s) on the backrest.
Life span
The estimated life span of your backrest is three (3) years.
WARNINGS
Do not use soap.
Do not submerge in water.
Do not use washer or dryer to clean
the backrest padding.
Never store backrest in direct sunlight or expose to excessive humidity
or heat.
Never place backrest near sharp objects or in an area where it may be
struck.
Storage
Backrest must be stored in a dry and secure area.
WARNINGS
Disposal of Medical Devices
Do not burn or throw away medical devices outside of designated areas.
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WARRANTY
The warranty periodsfor the following parts and components of your Contour
Cinch backrest are as stated:
Backrest: Twenty-four (24) months
Outer cover: Six (6) months
This limited warranty covers defects in material and workmanship on all the
standard or optional parts and components of this product, from the date of
shipment, for the duration stated above.
Parts and components that are replaced or repaired under one of these
warranties will remain subject to the warranty for the remainder of the warranty
period.
Physipro Inc. agrees to repair or replace, free of charge, any defective part or
component for the full duration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not apply to:
a. Products that were misused, neglected or have not been maintainedand
stored in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer.
b. Products that were intentionally or accidentally altered, or products that
have been damaged through repairs or modifications made without the
prior written consent of Physipro Inc. or of an authorized retailer.
c. Normal wear and tear or damages caused by the user such aspunctures,
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Warranty service
If a defect is detected during the warranty period, please contact the retailer
from whom you purchased your Physipro Inc. productas soon possible. Please
refrain from using your product until an inspection hasbeen made by a qualified
technician.
In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write
directly to Physipro Inc. at the address listed below or send us an e-mail at
[email protected],please include the retailer’s nameand address, a brief
description of the defect, the invoice date and the productsserial number, if
applicable. DO NOT RETURN product prior to receiving a written return
authorization from Physipro Inc.
The defective unit or parts must bereturned for warranty inspection within
thirty (30) days of the return authorization date at the following address:
Physipro Inc.
370 10th Avenue South, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1G 2R7 Canada
Exclusions and limitations
Compliance with the safety precautions and recommendations mentioned in
this manual is crucial to avoid injury to the user or other persons. Inadequate or
inappropriate adjustments will increase the risk of accident. It is important to
thoroughly read the manual before making any adjustments. Physipro Inc. will
not be held responsible for bodily injury or propertydamage caused by misuse
or incorrect adjustments made to its product by anunqualified person.
Physipro Inc., relieves itself of all liability should physical injury or property
damage occur due to the lack of maintenance or misuse of our product, or from
modifications made to the product without the prior written consent of Inc.
Physipro Inc. disclaims all liability for damages that occur during transportation
or are the result of situations beyond its control.
The foregoing warranty isexclusive and inlieu ofallother
expressed warranties.
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INTRODUCTION – FRANÇAIS
Physipro Inc. est fier de vous compter parmi ses clients et tient à vous remercier
particulièrement pour la confiance que vous lui démontrez en vous procurant l’un
de ses produits.
Le présent manuel d’utilisation a été conçu pour vous permettre d’utiliser votre
produit en toute sécurité et de façon optimale. Pour tous les ajustements et
réglages nécessaires, Physipro Inc. vous demande de vous adresser
systématiquement à votre distributeur.
Physipro Inc. se dégage de toute responsabilité relative aux dommages corporels
ou matériels résultant d’un mauvais usage, d’un manque de précaution dans
l’utilisation de ses produits ou d’une modification apportée sans son
consentement écrit.
Pour Physipro Inc., votre satisfaction demeurera toujours une priorité.
INFORMATIONS SUR LE PRODUIT
Date d’achat : _______________________________________________________
Distributeur : _______________________________________________________
Adresse : __________________________________________________________
Téléphone: ________________________________________________________
Il se peut que le produit présenté dans le présent manuel ne soit
pas une représentation exacte du produit que vous avez en main.
Cependant, les instructions fournies dans le présent manuel sont néanmoins
valides pour votre produit.
Physipro Inc. se réserve le droit de modifier ce manuel sans préavis.

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DOSSIER CONTOUR CINCH
MC
Dossier de positionnement rigide, amovible et ajustable le dossier Contour
CinchMC se compose d’une coquille en aluminium, d’un coussinage avec une
base de mousse d’uréthane et d’une finition en mousse mémoire viscose.
Dossier rigide offrant une bonne stabilité dorsal et thoracique. Les appuis
thoraciques sont intégrés directement sur la plaque de dossier, offrant ainsi un
contrôle englobant et solide. La mousse du dossier recouvre complètement les
rebords de la coquille rigide donnant ainsi un confort accru et du même fait
élimine tous risque de contact de la peau avec une surface rigide. Le
système amovible du dossier est très facile à utiliser.
Cet article répond auxexigences California 116 & 117, NFPA701 et aux
normes NF EN1021-1,EN1021-2 et CE.
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COMPOSITION
Spécifications techniques
Largeurs nominales : 14" à 26" (36 cm à 66 cm)
Hauteurs nominales : 16" à 20" (41 cm à 51 cm)
Épaisseur (Rembourrage inclus) : 2" (5 cm)
Poids (Rembourrage inclus) : 7 lb (3,2 kg)
Ajustement en angle (avant/arrière) : 20°
Largeurdes appuis-thoraciques : 2" (5 cm)
Hauteur des appui-thoraciques :
•Dossier de 14" et 15" (35 cm et 38 cm) de large : Apex à 12.5" (32 cm)
•Dossier de 16" à 26" (41 cm à 66 cm) : Apex à 14" (36 cm)
Coquille rigide
Composition : Aluminium
Épaisseur :
•Dossier de moins de 20" : 0.094 (2,4 mm)
•Dossier de plus de 20" : 0.125 (3,17 mm)
Quincaillerie
Support d’ancrage
Mâchoire universelle
Rembourrage
Partie supérieure (ou finition) : Mousse viscoélastique ½" (12 mm)
Partie inférieure (base du rembourrage) : Uréthane 1" (24 mm)
Housse(s) de votre choix
Extensible
Imperméable
Dossier Contour CinchMC