Sunrise Medical Jay Active Back Installation and operation manual

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Jay Active Back

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HOW TO FIT THE JAY ACTIVE BACK
The Jay Active Back is designed to replace the normal upholstery on your
wheelchair.When adjusted properly, it should:
• Give you far superior support and comfort.
• Provide the extra stability you need to wheel more easily and perform better
in your wheelchair.
• Substantially help decrease the fatigue and back pain commonly experienced
by long-term wheelchair sitters.
For optimum performance, you must follow the fitting sequence outlined in
this booklet.
Maximum user weight: 250 lbs. (113 kg.)
Caution: Installing a back support on a wheelchair may affect the center of
gravity of the wheelchair and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards
potentially resulting in injury.Always assess for the potential need for anti-tip-
pers or amputee axle adapter brackets to be added to the wheelchair to help
increase stability.
Adjust Back Height
Measure your wheelchair post width from the outside of one post to the
outside of the other post.Verify that you have the proper width Jay Active
Back for your chair. Begin by removing armrests and any upholstery from
your wheelchair’s upright posts. Place whatever cushion you plan to use into
your wheelchair (preferably a Jay®J2, Jay ActiveTM or Combi®Cushion).
The “post clips” shown at left are designed to hold the Jay Active Back onto
your wheelchair at its desired height, while allowing easy removal of the Back
when folding your wheelchair. Although these clips will eventually be secured
to your wheelchair with the screws provided, we first recommend evaluating
the Jay Active Back by temporarily attaching the clips with the hose clamps
provided.To do this, simply secure the clips with the clamps to your wheel-
chair’s upright posts, at seating surface height, as shown at left, . Be sure the
clips are at the same height above the seat on each side. Once the clips are
“temporarily” in place, install the Jay Active Back onto your wheelchair.
The bottom plastic wings should slide into the post clips without resistance.
(The top plastic wings will lay against the front of the wheelchair posts.)
Engage the latches by flipping them up over the bottom wings on each side.
Caution: Be sure to engage the latches each time you put your Back on the
chair to prevent accidental disengagement.
The post clips are designed to prevent your Jay Active Back from sliding up
during use. Be sure the clips are aligned so that the bottom wings are fully
engaged into each clip.To remove the Back from your wheelchair, first disengage
the latches on each clip by flipping them down, then grab the bottom of the
back shell with one hand and pull it up and push it forward at the same time.
This will automatically disengage the post clips while permitting the easy
removal of your Back.
It will take a few practice attempts, but once you get the knack of it, your
Jay Active Back should slide on or off your wheelchair in seconds. On some
model wheelchairs, it might be necessary to swing away one or both armrests
before removing or securing the Jay Active Back.
Sit in your wheelchair and have an assistant adjust the back height to the
position where it feels the best. Loosen hose clamps and tighten to height
desired to hold your Jay Active Back in place. Post clips must be at exactly
equal heights, or Back will not engage properly.
Foam Back
Airexchange
Cover
Foam Wedge
Back Shell
Top Wing
Gap
Bottom Wing
Lumbar Shim
Lumbar Support

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Note for Folding Chair Users
If your new Back does not easily slide into the brackets, or easily disengage
from the brackets, or if the clips on the brackets do not fully engage the Back:
Loosen the screws on hose clamps just enough to allow the bracket to move
slightly on the post without sliding down. Place the Back in the brackets and
rotate the brackets around the post to move clips forward or back until the
Back easily engages from the brackets. Several trial positions may be required
to find the best position.
Adjust Back Angle
Many wheelchairs have a backward angle bend in the back posts. Depending
on the severity of this angle, your Back may recline too far.
To compensate for this recline—or to sit yourself more vertically—your Jay
Active Back comes with a foam wedge.To use this wedge, remove the covered
foam Back from the plastic shell, open the rear zipper, and insert the wedge
inside the cover with the thick edge to the top. (Once in place, the bottom edge
of foam wedge will align with zipper.) Re-attach foam back onto plastic shell.
If this wedge does not sit you vertically enough, you still have a few options:
insert the lumbar shim behind the wedge, or order vertical posts for your
wheelchair (if they have a bend in them).
Adjust Lumbar Support
Your Jay Active Back already has a small lumbar curve built into it. However,
most people benefit from added lumbar support for straighter sitting and
reduced back pain.
To evaluate the benefits of added lumbar support, attach a piece of masking
tape on one side of the foam Back to indicate the height of your belt-line
(where most people want their lumbar support).
Detach the foam from the plastic shell. Open the back zipper, and insert the
lumbar insert with the maximum thickness of the insert against the foam Back,
at the belt-line height you indicated on the foam Back. Re-attach the foam
Back against the back shell and evaluate lumbar support. Re-adjust lumbar
height up or down if it feels uncomfortable. (You may also add more lumbar
support by inserting the lumbar shim behind the lumbar support.)
Hint: Give yourself time to get accustomed to the lumbar support. Over the
long term, it can help prevent a lot of back pain, while enhancing your sitting
stability and sitting you taller in your wheelchair.
Screwing Post Clips to your Wheelchair
Once you are satisfied with the Jay Active Back and its performance in your
wheelchair, you should screw the post clips to the wheelchair. Mark the posts
with a pen or pencil through the screw holes in the post clip. Using a hammer
and nail punch, put a dent on the mark to help guide your drill bit.
Installation of a 10-32 thread rivnut in the posts is highly recommended. If you
are not installing a rivnut, drill a 5/32" (4mm) hole at the points indicated.
(Drill only through the rear wall of the post.) Tap these holes with the silver
tapping screw provided. (To tap thread, simply screw the silver screw in once
and remove.) Once hole is tapped, use the black screws and washers provided
to permanently secure the clip to each wheelchair post.) Once screws are
installed, remove the hose clamps.
To Mount on Rigid Wheelchairs
On non-folding, rigid wheelchairs, the Jay Active Back may be permanently
mounted to the upright posts with the screws and washers provided. Please
follow the separate instructions and use the mounting hardware provided in
place of the quick release brackets.

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OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If You Need More Stability
The Jay Active Back is designed for the active client with good upper body
control. Some people will need extra support in order to sit vertically. If so,
adjust the Active Back to the full 16" height, and if this not sufficient, we
recommend evaluating the 2500 series Jay J2 Back.The J2 Back offers angle
adjustability and lateral support options for the highest degree of sitting
stability without being restrictive.
Use and Maintenance Instructions
Your Jay Active Back should require little or no maintenance.The plastic
shell may be wiped clean with soap and water.The cover should be machine
washed and dried (gentle to moderate cycle) on a regular basis.
Washing the cover actually helps restore the breathing and comfort qualities
of the special AirExchangeTM foam sewn inside the cover. It is advisable to
purchase a backup cover for use while your primary cover is being washed.
24 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY
Each Jay Active Back is carefully inspected and tested to provide peak
performance. Every Jay Active Back is guaranteed to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of
purchase, provided normal use. Should a defect in materials or workmanship
occur within 24 months from the original date of purchase, Sunrise Medical
will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge.This warranty does
not apply to punctures, tears or burns, nor to the Back’s removable cover.
Claims and repairs should be processed through the nearest authorized
supplier. Except for express warranties made herein, all other warranties,
including implied warranties of merchantability and warranties of fitness for
a particular purpose are excluded.There are not warranties which extend
beyond the description on the face hereof. Remedies for breach of express
warranties herein are limited to repair or replacement of the goods. In no
event shall damages for breach of any warranty include any consequential
damages or exceed the cost of non-conforming goods sold.

Sunrise Home Healthcare Group
Mobility Products Division
7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado • 80503 USA
[phone]
Manufactured under one or more of the following patents:
U.S. Patent # 5,062,677, 5,524,971, 5,556,168 plus other patents pending.
© 1998, Sunrise Medical 2.98 Rev. E
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OTHER JAY PRODUCTS
Jay Adjustable Solid Seat for a firm base of support
The Jay GS Cushion works even better on a solid base of support.The Jay
Adjustable Solid Seat replaces the wheelchair’s cloth upholstery with an
easily removable seat that is fully adjustable in width, depth, height, or angle,
depending on individual positioning needs.
Jay GS Back
The Jay GS Back was designed in conjunction with the Jay GS Cushion to
maximize comfort and postural support in order to form a complete “growth”
seating system.The GS Back provides easy adjustment in depth, height, and
recline, in addition to side-to-side adjustment for mild deformities. Lateral
supports, a lumbar support and an AirExchange cover all come standard.To
maximize the growth and postural support in a long term seating system, try
the Jay GS Back and see what a difference a Sunrise makes!
Jay Protector™ for bath, car, recreation
Ask your supplier for a free demonstration of the Jay Protector. It helps
protect skin when out of the wheelchair.
Jay J2 Back
The first truly integrated back support for your wheelchair.The J2 Back is
comfortable, adaptable, and lightweight. Lateral supports, angle adjustability, and
simple removal and attachment make the J2 Back the most sophisticated back
support available today. A back support has never been so important.