Stealth Products True Forming Back User manual

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OWNER MANUAL
True Forming Back
True Forming Back Owner’s Manual

Customer Satisfaction 1.0
General
Read and understand all instructions prior to the use of the product. Failure to
adhere to instructions and warnings in this document may result in property
damage, injury, or death. Product misuse due to failure of the following
instructions will void the warranty.
Immediately discontinue use if any function is compromised, parts are missing,
loose, or shows signs of excessive wear. Consult with your supplier for repair,
adjustment, or replacement.
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Stealth Products strives for 100% customer satisfaction. Your complete
satisfaction is important. Please contact us with feedback or suggested
changes that will help improve the quality and usability of our products.
You may reach us at:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
MDSS GmbH
Schiffgraben 41
30175 Hannover, Germany
Stealth Products, LLC
104 John Kelly Drive, Burnet, TX 78611
Toll Free: 1(800) 965-9229
Toll Free: 1(800) 806-1225
www.stealthproducts.com

Important Information 2.0
Important Information!
All persons responsible for tting, adjustment, and daily use of the devices
discussed in these instructions must be familiar with and understand all safety
aspects of the devices mentioned. In order for our products to be used
succesfully, you must:
• Read and understand all instrucons and warnings.
• Maintain our prodcuts according to our instrucons on care and maintenance.
• Devices should be installed and adjusted by a trained technician.
Supplier Reference
Supplier:
Telephone:
Address:
Purchase Date:
Model:
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The installation instructions will guide you through the options and possibilities
with the product.
Instructions are written with the expressed intent of use with standard
congurations. They also contain important safety and maintenance information,
as well as describe possible problems that can arise during use. For further
assistance, or more advanced applications, please contact your supplier or Stealth
Products at [phone] or toll free at 1-800-965-9229.
Always keep the operating instructions in a safe place so they may be referenced
as necessary.
All information, pictures, illustrations, and specications are based on the product
information that was available at the time of printing. Pictures and illustrations
shown in these instructions are representative examples and are not intended to
be exact depictions of the various parts of the product.
Ordering Documentation
You can download additional copies of this user manual on the Stealth website:
www.stealthproducts.com
Or search:
Tue Forming R-Back Owner’s Manual in the search bar at the top of the page.
Introduction 3.0
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CAUTION
These products are designed to be tted, applied, and installed exclusively by a
health care professional trained for these purposes. The tting, application and
installation by a non-qualied individual could result in serious injury.

Warranty 4.0
Our products are designed, manufactured, and produced to the highest of
standards. If any defect in material or workmanship is found, Stealth Products
will repair or replace the product at our discretion. Any implied warranty,
including the implied warranties of merchantability and tness for a particular
purpose, shall not extend beyond the duration of this warranty. Stealth
Products, LLC does not warrant damage due to, but not limited to:
• Misuse, abuse, or misapplicaon of products.
• Modicaon of product without wrien approval from Stealth Products, LLC.
• Any alteraon or lack of serial number, where applicable, will automacally void this
warranty.
• Stealth Products, LLC is liable for replacement parts only.
• Stealth Products, LLC is not liable for any incurred labor costs.
No person is authorized to alter, extend, or waive the warranties of Stealth
Products, LLC.
Stealth Products warrants against failure due to defective materials or
workmanship:
Covers: 180 days
Hardware: 5 years
Electronics: 3 years
In Case of Product Failure
In the event of product failure covered by our warranty, please follow the
procedures outlined below:
1. Call Stealth Products at [phone] or toll free at [phone].
2. Request the Returns Department or obtain a Return Authorizaon (RA) from the Returns
Department and follow department documentaon instrucons.
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Table of Contents 5.0
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1.0 Customer Satisfaction ................................................................................. i
2.0 Important Information............................................................................... ii
3.0 Introduction ............................................................................................... iii
4.0 Warranty ..................................................................................................... iv
5.0 Table of Contents........................................................................................ v
6.0 Warning Labels.......................................................................................... vii
6.1 Warning Labels ...........................................................................................................vii
6.2 Limited Liability...........................................................................................................vii
6.3 Testing ............................................................................................................................vii
7.0 Design and Function................................................................................... 1
7.1 Intended Use .................................................................................................................1
7.2 Features ...........................................................................................................................1
7.3 Mounting ........................................................................................................................1
8.0 Features........................................................................................................ 2
8.1 Parts and Accessories Breakdown .........................................................................2
8.2 Possible Back Dimensions ........................................................................................3
8.3 Lateral Hardware Package ........................................................................................4
9.0 Parts and Accessories ................................................................................. 6
9.1 Hardware Parts..............................................................................................................6
9.2 TFB Backrest...................................................................................................................7

Table of Contents 5.0
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10.0 Installation Instructions ........................................................................... 8
10.1 Preparations ................................................................................................................8
10.2 Tools................................................................................................................................8
10.3 Installation Plan..........................................................................................................8
10.4 Required Tools/ Torque Chart...............................................................................9
10.5 Installing the Laterals............................................................................................ 10
10.6 Installing the Cushion to the Laterals............................................................. 11
11.0 Adjustments ............................................................................................ 12
11.1 Lateral Adjustments............................................................................................... 12
12.0 First Time Use.......................................................................................... 13
12.1 Dealer Assistance ................................................................................................... 13
12.2 User Testing ..............................................................................................................13
12.3 Conditions of Use................................................................................................... 13
13.0 Maintenance........................................................................................... 14
13.1 Cleaning .....................................................................................................................14
13.2 Disinfecting...............................................................................................................15
13.3 Maintenance............................................................................................................. 15
14.0 Notes........................................................................................................16

Warning Labels 6.0
Warning Labels 6.1
Warnings are included for the safety of the user, client, operator and property.
Please read and understand what the signal words SAFETY, NOTICE, CAUTION,
WARNING and DANGER mean, how they could aect the user, those around the
user, and property.
Limited Liability 6.2
Stealth Products, LLC accepts no liability for personal injury or damage to
property that may arise from the failure of the user or other persons to follow
the recommendations, warnings, and instructions in this manual.
Stealth Products does not hold responsibility for nal integration of nal
assembly of product to end user. Stealth Products is not liable for user death or
injury.
Testing 6.3
Initial setup and driving should be done in an open area free of obstacles until
the user is fully capable of driving safely.
DANGER Identies an imminent situation which (if not avoided) will
result in severe injury, death, and property damage.
WARNING Identies an potential situation which (if not avoided) will
result in severe injury, death, and property damage.
CAUTION Identies an potential situation which (if not avoided) will
result in minor to moderate injury, and property damage.
NOTICE
Identies important information not related to injury, but
possible property damage.
SAFETY
Indicates steps or instructions for safe practices, reminders
of safe procedures, or important safety equipment that may
be neccesary.
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Design and Function 7.0
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Intended Use 7.1
The TFB, True Forming Back, bestows absolute comfort, custom t options, and
trouble-free adjustability. Our hardware is durable, easily accesible, and is hidden
with a Velcro attached back for a clean, sleek look.
The TFB allows for optimal tting through a exible back structure. The
lightweight aluminum plate embraces the contour of the back providing and
maintaining the proper positioning of the trunk and pelvis.
The standard TFB model comes with a dual layer foam for ultimate comfort.
Features 7.2
The TFB features:
• Angle adjustment without loss of seat depth
• Depth and Width adjustment
• Lateral push buons allow quick release swing-away to easily transfer client from chair
• Smooth nished edging on all parts
• Fully adjustable to meet the needs of almost any client
• Thin prole design for mounng in areas with lile room for mounng adductors
Mounting 7.3
The TFB is designed to be removable and have additional width, angle, and
depth adjustments if needed. This hardware can mount with almost all chairs
which have canes or tubes. The TFB can use many types of positioning belts and
supports and works with multiple headrests including the TWB480 and HMO
series. Works with J&L mounting hardware, 2 point-quick release, all purpose
knob or trouble free mounting hardware. Can be tted with single or double
wings for lateral support.

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Features 8.0
Parts and Accessories Breakdown 8.1
A typical TFB package will come with:
1. Back
• Composed of an Aluminum frame and Foam with either a Neoprene, Airmesh, or
Coolcore cover. The back also has the opon of being Foam in Place.
2. Mounting Hardware
• The types of mounng hardware for the back are J&L, Quick Release, All Purpose Knob, and
Trouble Free.
3. Lateral Wings
• Lateral wings can be mounted in many dierent conguraons and can come in pairs or
even groups of four. They can have a variety of cushions to support the client and come
in various swing away and arculang styles to make moving from the chair easier.
NOTICE
Refer to the TFB Hardware Manual for the Parts and Accessories of
the hardware chosen for your TFB Back.

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Features 8.0
Possible Back Dimensions 8.2
Width Height
10” 10”
10” 11”
10” 12”
10” 13”
10” 14”
Note: The back design will be slightly dierent depending on the size and type.
Width Height
12” 12”
12” 13”
12” 14”
12” 15”
12” 16”
Width Height
14” 14”
14” 15”
14” 16”
14” 17”
14” 18”
Width Height
16” 16”
16” 17”
16” 18”
16” 19”
16” 20”
Width Height
18” 16”
18” 17”
18” 18”
18” 19”
18” 20”
Width Height
20” 16”
20” 17”
20” 18”
20” 19”
20” 20”

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Features 8.0
Lateral Hardware Package 8.3
The following hardware is included for the Lateral hardware:
Component
Pad Mount
Swing Away
Mechanism
Quick Release Buon
Spring Loaded Quick
Release Buon
Note: The Lateral design will be slightly dierent depending on the model chosen.
A TWBL is shown, but many of the Laterals will have the same components.

Installation Instructions

Parts and Accessories 9.0
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Hardware Parts 9.1
B
E
A
CD
Description Qty.
A Back True Forming R-Back and Cushion 1
B Hardware Kit* Mounting Bracket 2
C Lateral Bracket Lateral Bracket 2
D Lateral Lateral Wing 2
E Support Cushion Lateral Cushion and Cover 2
Note: Quick Release Hardware is shown, the actual hardware for your equipment will vary,
see the Owner’s Manual for your TFB Hardware for Parts and Accessories.

Parts and Accessories 9.0
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TFB Backrest 9.2
ID Part Number Description Qty.
A1 TFBSHXXYYR* X Width by X Height Shell 1
A2 TFBF0XXYYR* X Width by X Height TFB Foam 1
A3 FBC0XXYYR* X Width by X Height Cover 2
A1
A2
A3
XX
YY

Installation Instructions 10.0
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Preparations 10.1
Only a qualied service technician may install the TFB back and its accessories.
WARNING
An incorrect installation of the TFB and its accessories may cause damage to the
hardware and/or injury to the user.
Tools 10.2
Use the proper tools to install and adjust the TFB to the desired position for the
user. Ensure all torque specications are followed.
Installation Plan 10.3
Set up an installation plan before beginning the installation. This plan should
take into account:
• Where the TFB will be placed as well as applicable laterals and support cushions
• How the TFB will be operated - the quick release funcons for the mount and laterals
• Sucient clearance of other hardware and accessories
CAUTION
The use of improper tools may cause damage to the device. Not tightening to the
torque specication can cause components to fail or cause discomfort to the user.
CAUTION
Any connection must always be secured with all delivered screws. Only use the
screws provided in the package.
CAUTION
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR TFB
HARDWARE INCLUDED IN THE SEPARATE TFB HARDWARE MANUAL.

Installation Instructions 10.0
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Required Tools 10.4
The tools needed to complete the installation of the Laterals are as follows:
Tools are not provided. Refer to the manuals for additional accessories for the list
of tools required for their installation.
Hardware Description
5/32” T-Handle
Lateral Mounting (F1)
1/8” T-Handle
Lateral Cushion Mount (G8); Socket Head Screw on Lateral (F5)
4mm T-Handle
Button Head Screws on Lateral Bracket (E1)
Screws Torque Specications
M6 x 1 x 12mm Button Head Screw (E1) 10nM
1/4-20 x 3/8” Button Head Screw (F1) 125in-lbs
10-32 x 3/8” Socket Head Screw (F5) 90in-lbs
10-32 x 5/8” Button Head Screw (G8) 65in-lbs
CAUTION
ADDITIONAL TOOLS REQUIRED FOR THE TFB HARDWARE ARE LISTED IN THE
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OF THE SEPARATE TFB HARDWARE MANUAL.
CAUTION
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS FOR YOUR TFB HARDWARE CAN BE FOUND IN THE
TFB HARDWARE MANUAL.

Installation Instructions 10.0
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Installing the Laterals 10.5
Step One: Place the Q-back lateral track nut (E4) into the groove of the 125° lateral bracket (E3).
Step Two: Slide the 125° lateral bracket (E3) between the aluminum (A3) and covered foam back (A1+2).
After having the bracket in the correct position, use the two M6 x 1 x 12MM button head
cap screws (E1), each with a 1/4” washer (E2), to secure the bracket in place to 10nM of torque.
-The depth that the bracket is placed can be adjusted to change the horizontal placement
of the lateral to the appropriate position for the user.
-The vertical alignment of the bracket can be adjusted anywhere along the back rest track.
Step Three: Use the two #1/4-20 x 3/8” button head screws (F1) to secure the lateral (F) to the bracket.
Step Four: Repeat steps 1-3 to mount each additional thin lateral.
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Installation Instructions 10.0
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Installing the Cushion to the Laterals 10.6
Step One: S lide the cushion (G) onto the lateral (F) using the ap on the back of the cushion cover (G1),
align the holes on the curved metal plate of the cushion (G4) with the track on the lateral
pad mount (F4). The position of the cushion can be adjusted by aligning it anywhere on the
lateral track.
Step Two: With the cushion in the correct place, use the two #10-32 x 5/8” button head cap screws
(G8), each with a #10 external tooth lock washer (G7) to secure the cushion in place.
Step Three: Repeat steps 1-2, to mount each additional cushion to each additional lateral.
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Adjustments 11.0
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Lateral Adjustments 11.1
To adjust the angle of the Lateral hardware, use a 1/8” T-Handle on the 10-32 x
3/8” Socket Head Screw (C1), loosen the screw, adjust to the optimal position for
the user and tighten securely to lock in place.
C1