Physipro Valeo User manual

Manuel d’utilisation
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Owners manual
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Physipro inc. is delighted to have you among its clients. We sincerely wish to
thank you for the trust you have shown in our Company by choosing one of our
products. This user manual has been designed to allow the client to use the Valeo
Backrest, a Physipro inc. product, safely in an optimal way. For all adjustments and
settings, Physipro inc. strongly recommends you consult a qualied professional.
Physipro inc. provides you with specic verications you should perform on a
regular basis in order to optimize the performance of your Valeo Backrest and
extend its operational life. Physipro inc. relieves itself from any liability should any
bodily injury or property damage result from a lack of care or misuse or from any
modication made to the product without prior written consent of the Company.
For Physipro inc., your satisfaction remains a priority.
Table of content
1. Main components of the Valeo backrest...............................................................3
2. Foam composition and optional components......................................................3
3. Specications...........................................................................................................4
4. Recommendations ..................................................................................................5
4.1 Usage verication ..................................................................................5
4.2 Safety rules..............................................................................................5
5. Backrest Installation................................................................................................6
5.1 Pre-assembly ..........................................................................................6
5.2 Removable Mounting Hardware (optional) .........................................6
5.3 Backrest Adjustments ............................................................................6
5.4 Function ..................................................................................................7
5.5 Backrest Installation ..............................................................................8
5.6 Backrest Angle Adjustment...................................................................9
6. Backrest components installation .......................................................................11
6.1 Adjustable Laterals ..............................................................................11
6.2 Laterals mount on the backpost .........................................................13
6.3 Proled Adjustable Laterals ................................................................14
6.4 Headrest support..................................................................................16
7. Care and maintenance ..........................................................................................17
8. Warranty.................................................................................................................18
Clickit Fixit .................................................................................................................19

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1. Main components of the Valeo backrest
The backrest plate is oered in two dierent
thickness levels: standard (3/32") and heavy duty
(1/8"). The mounting hardware is mounted on
the backposts which enable a height setting.
Many options are available depending on the
customer’s needs. Figure 1 shows the backrest’s
components.
2. Foam composition and optional components
Figure 1
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1. Backrest plate (2 thickness choices)
2. Integrated adjustable laterals
3. Adjustable laterals on
backposts
4. Stabilizers (xed and removable)
5. Headrest support
6. Harness adjustment device
1. Sacrolumbar corrector (optional) 5. Urethane (Neocor)*
2. Thoracic wedge (optional) 6. Aerolite
3. Lumbar wedge (optional) 7. Thoracolumbar wedge (optional)
4. Viscose * * Depends on the chosen conguration.
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3. Specications
Description Values
Nominal widths* 10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 20"
Nominal heights** 10", 12", 14", 16", 18", 20"
Backrest plate material Aluminum
Backrest plate thickness Standard : 3/32"
Heavy Duty : 1/8"
Mounting Hardware Fixed or removable. (mounted on the
backposts)
Laterals height
Cushioning included
4", 6", 7", 8", 10"
Weight 3 lb (16" x 18" - 3/32" thicknesses)
* Real width = Nominal width - 1"
** Real height = Nominal height
Each Valeo backrest size can be installed on two
dierent wheelchair widths. In order to choose
the right backrest size, it is important to know
the wheelchair width and the user’s thoracic
width. Dimensions table:
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Nominal width
Nominal
height
Nominal
width
available
Nominal
height
available
Integrated
laterals
adjustment
Adjustment of the
laterals backpost
Associated
wheelchair
width
Wheelchair
Models
10" 10", 12" 6.5" to 8.5" 3.5" to 11" 10" and 11" Pediatric
12" 12", 14" 8.5" to 10.5" 5.5" to 13" 12" and 13" Pediatric
14" 14", 16" 10.5" to 12.5" 7.5" to 15" 14" and 15" Adult
16" 16", 18" , 20" 12.5" to 14.5" 9.5" to 17" 16" and 17" Adult
18" 16", 18", 20" 14.5" to 16.5" 11.5" to 19" 18" and 19" Adult
20" 16", 18", 20" 16.5" to 18.5" 13.5" to 21" 20" and 21" Adult

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4. Recommendations
Do not use this equipment without having read and understood this user
manual in its entirety. This manual includes critical information intended
to ensure the safety of the user and the individuals who handle the
backrest.
In case of spasticity that could damage the wheelchair and the Valeo
hardware, a dynamic backrest is recommended.
4.1 Usage verication
As soon as the client receives the Valeo backrest, verications have to be made to ensure
a safe usage :
Check if the laterals are well adjusted and fixed on the backrest;
Check if the mounting hardware are adjusted at the right height and xed on
the backposts;
Check if any other accessory is suitably adjusted and firmly fixed.
4.2 Safety Rules
Several safety measures must be applied to ensure the safety of the user. Note that the
following list is not comprehensive. Therefore, the people who use the Valeo backrest
have the responsibility to use it cautiously:
Never neglect the mounting hardware, or else, make sure the mounting
hardware are closed before using the wheelchair;
Do not use the Valeo backrest to push or lift the wheelchair;
Do not install the Valeo backrest on a wheelchair that is not built for it;
Regularly check the integrity of the backrest, the backposts and the fasteners.

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5 Backrest Installation
5.1 Tools necessary for installation
5.2 Pre-Assembly
Use screw Cand nuts Dto assemble the backrest supports Aand Ewith the backrest
cane holders B. At this stage, secure lightly, as the adjustment will be made later. The
5° adjustment angle assembly has to be installed on top of the backrest.
Tool Chart
C4 mm Allen Key
J
M2x Flat-head screwdriver
N
O4 mm and 10 mm
Allen Key
5.3 Hardware installation
Using screws J, washers I and nuts D, install the hardware system Fand Gon the back of
the backrest. At this stage, secure lightly, as the adjustment will be made later.
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5° adjustment
angle assembly
Install on top of
the backrest
Pivot Hinge assembly
Install on the bottom
of the back
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5.4 Stabilizers installation
5.4.1 Removable Stabilizers (optional)
The removable stabilizers are designed to be
installed on top of the backrest to facilitate
installing and removing the VALEO Backrest.
To close the stabilizer, push in on the release clip 1,
to open the stabilizer push in on the release clip 2,
as shown in gure 6.
Ensure the mounting hardware are secure when adjustments are made before
using the backrest, failure to follow these suggestions may result in serious
bodily injury to the user and damage to the wheelchair.
Make sure you hear the locking click sound when you set the backrest in the
stabilizers.
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5.4.3 Stabilizer installation
Use the hardware shown in gure 7 to install the stabilizers. Place the plastic spacer K
(split plastic tube) using the small part of the backpost (Figure 8). Keep it on the top of
the backpost for now. Position the stabilizer Mand Non the backposts Lusing the small
part of the backpost with the peak pointing down for the high stabilizer and the peak
pointing up for the low stabilizer (Figure 9). Slide the high stabilizer Mon the plastic
spacer and the low stabilizer Non the lower structure of the backpost (Figure 10). Install
the hardware to x the stabilizer. At this stage, secure lightly, as the adjustment will be
made later.
Figure 6
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For the user’s safety, this height adjustment should not be made when the user is
sitting in the wheelchair.
5.5 Backrest installation and adjustment
5.5.1 Backrest installation
Place the backrest with the stabilizer on the backposts. Close the stabilizers. Ensure that
the backrest is secure on the backposts.
5.5.2 Backrest adjustment
Slide the support Gunder the peak of the stabilizer N. Position the supports on each
side and slightly secure screws Cand J(the nal adjustments will be made later).
Front view Back View
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5.5.3 Adjustment of the high stabilizer
Continue the adjustment with the high stabilizer Nby keeping a space of about 1/8"
between Nand the stabilizer M. Position the stabilizer on each side and slightly tighten
screws Cand J(The nal adjustments will be made later).
5.6 Adjustment backrest inclination
5.6.1 To select the desired backposts angle
Determine the desired angle for the user referring to the following chart. The angle is
adjustable by 5° increments.
Adjust the backposts to the desired angle (5° increments) then adjust the backrest from
0° to 5° forward. Combined with the backpost, the backrest can be adjusted from -10°
to 25° continuously.
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Backrest angle congurations
Tilt angle
Backposts Valeo
Backrest Actual angle
85° -5° to 0° 80° to 85°
90° -5° to 0° 85° to 90°
95° -5° to 0° 90° to 95°
100° -5° to 0° 95° to 100°
105° -5° to 0° 100° to 105°
110° -5° to 0° 105° to 110°
115° -5° to 0° 110° to 115°
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5.6.2 Position the backposts
Unscrew and remove the adjustment screw O. Based on the desired tilt angle and the
appropriate hole, tilt the backpost L. Reposition screw Oin the plate and the backpost
by tightening on each side.
5.6.3 Position the backrest angle
Adjust the backrest angle from 0° to 5° forward as needed in order to obtain a precise
degree. Unscrew screw Cand tighten securely after adjusting the angle.
5.6.4 Final adjustment of the backrest
Retighten all screws Jand the stabilizer screws. For the removable option, make sure
it works properly by removing and replacing the backrest. Adjust the stabilizer by
loosening and tightening as needed.
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At this stage, check if all the bolts are secure.
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