SILHOUETTE™ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Assembly, Installation, and Operating Instructions
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of ship-
ping damage, DO NOT use. Contact equipment supplier for
further instruction.
WARNING (c ontinue d)
All cushions used for the prevention or trea tment of
decubitus ulcers (pressure sores) should be selected
c a refully. Working with your thera pist, physicia n a nd
cushion supplier is the best wa y to a ssure tha t a cush-
ion choice ma tches your individua l needs.
SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING
SILHOUETTE SEATING SYSTEMS MUST BE INSTALLED BY A
TRAINED AUTHORIZED INVACARE DEALER. NEVER AT-
TEMPT TO INSTALL A SILHOUETTE SEATING SYSTEM WITH-
OUT THE PROPER INVACARE TRAINING.
As the ne e ds of the c lie nt be c ome more c omple x,
the c ushion e va lua tion be c ome s more importa nt.
Skin c ondition should be c he c ke d ve ry fre que ntly
a fte r the provision of a ny ne w se a ting syste m
DO NOT use this equipment without first rea ding a nd
understa nding these instructions. If you a re una ble to
unde rsta nd the Wa rnings, Ca utions a nd Instructions,
conta ct equipment supplier before a ttempting to use
this equipment, otherwise injury or da ma ge ma y re-
sult.
AS REGARDS RESTRAINTS - SEAT POSITIONING STRAPS -
IT IS THE OBLIGATION OF THE DME DEALER, THERAPISTS
AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS TO DETER-
MINE IF A SEAT POSITIONING STRAP IS REQUIRED TO
ENSURE THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT BY
THE USER. SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR IN THE EVENT
OF A FALL FROM A WHEELCHAIR.
Sta bilize from the ground up. A sta ble ba se, pelvis a nd
footrests a re requirements for a ny torso positioning sys-
te m.
Make sure tha t ALL ha rdwa re a re tight a t ALL times.
STABILITY
The position of ba ck a ngle, rea r wheels, sea t depth
a nd wheel locks a re directly rela ted to wheelcha ir
sta bility. Any cha nge to one (1) or a ny combina tion
of the four (4) ma y ca use the wheelcha ir to decrea se
in sta bility. Use EXTREME ca ution when using a new
sea ting position.
Back Angle
Rear Wheels
Seat Depth
Wheel Locks
●
✓
✓
●
N/A
N/A
●
✓
✓
✓
●
N/A
✓
✓
✓
✓
ALWAYS make sure wheelcha ir is sta ble BEFORE reclin-
ing the ba ck system. Rea r wheels ma y ha ve to be
repositioned rea rwa rd depending on the degre e of
recline. ALWAYSensure stability BEFOREusing maximum
a mount of recline. TEST wheelcha ir BEFORE it is occu-
pied by end user to ensure sta bility.
NOTE: When adjusting a feature in left hand column, follow
across the shaded area and refer to the ✓ procedure to main-
tain the proper stability, safety and handling of the wheelchair.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Silhouette Seating System is designed to fit a specific
client based on seating and positioning simulation performed
on the Shape Sensor.
To ma inta in the sta bility of the wheelcha ir when mov-
ing the re a r whe e ls to ANY forwa rd position, the
a mount of re c line MUST be limite d to pre ve nt the
wheelcha ir from tipping onto the a nti-tippers.
DRY FITTING THE CLIENT
The necessa ry ba ck a ngle MUST be selected BEFORE
repositioning rea r wheels forwa rd.
1. Dryfitclient.RefertotheSHAPESENSORowner'smanual.
WARNING
SEATING PRESSURES
If the Silhoue tte se a t a nd / or b a c k d oe s not fit
the c lie nt p ro p e rly, DO NOT USE. Co nta c t
INVACARE for prope r instruc tion, othe rwise injury
to the c lie nt m a y oc c ur.
The best wa y to a void problems rela ted to pressure
sores is to understa nd their ca uses a nd your role in a
skin ma na gement progra m.
Your thera pist a nd physicia n should be consulted if
you ha ve a ny questions rega rding weight relief, self-
exa mina tion ofskin, orindividua llimita tionsa nd needs.
1
Adjustable Mounting Bracket Guide
NOTE: If the wheelchair seating surface has neither hook or
loop attachment strips, remove the double sided hook from
the bottom of the cover.
Adjustable Mounting Bracket
Socket Cap Screws
3. Align the front edge of the cushion with the front edge of
seating surface.
WARNING
Kwik Fit Back
Slot
Ma ke sure the c ushion is se c ure ly fa ste ne d to the
whe e lc ha ir se a ting surfa c e with the hook a nd loop
fa ste ne rs BEFORE using . Exe rc ise c a ution whe n
tra nsfe rring in a nd out of the whe e lc ha ir, ESPE-
CIALLY if the whe e lc ha ir is not e quippe d with hook
a nd loop fa ste ne rs.
Extended Adjustable
Mounting Bracket
Adjustable Mounting
Bracket
4. Secure cushion to the seating surface, making sure that
the hook and loop fasteners are securely attached to the
seating surface and the cushion.
Quick-Lock
Bracket
OPEN- Flip UP
CLOSE - Flip
DOWN
NOTE: If the wheelchair seating surface has neither hook or
loop attachment strips, remove the double sided hook from
the bottom of the cover.
INSTALLING KWIK
FIT BACK ONTO
WHEELCHAIR
Silhouette Seat
Cushion
Kwik Fit Back
Wheelchair
Seating
Surface
Mounting
Bracket
DETAIL "B"
FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING SEAT CUSHION
USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
SILHOUETTE SEATING SYSTEM
Installing the Back Cover
FIGURE 2 - INSTALLING ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING
BRACKETS ONTO KWIK FIT BACK
The cover is properly installed when the words "BOTTOM OF
BACK" (markedoninsideofcover)isatthebottomoftheback.
Installing the Seat Cushion Cover
INSTALLING SEAT CUSHION (FIGURE 3)
The cover is properly installed when the zipper is at the back
of the cushion. In addition, the back surface of the cushion is
marked, “REAR OF SEAT”.
TheSilhouetteCushionattachestowheelchairseatupholstery
using hook and loop fasteners on the bottom of cushion cover.
NOTE: The zipper on the cushion should face rearward.
Maintaining the Covers
1. Determinewhetherthewheelchairseatingsurfacehashook
or loop attachment strips.
In the event of incontinence, some leakage may occur at the
seam stitching, fastening straps or at the zipper, so the water
repellant coating should be cleaned. Refer to CLEANING in
this instruction sheet.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. If wheelchair has loop attachment strips, verify that
double sided hook strips are securely attached to the
loop attachment strips on the bottom of the cushion.
Inspection
1. In order to ensure that the seating system is working as
designed, inspection of the seating system on a regular
basis is necessary.
B. If the wheelchair has hook attachment strips, remove
the double sided hook strips from the cushion.
3
Keep ALL parts dry and away from chemicals or lubricants.
WARNING
1. Weekly cleaning is recommended.
DO NOT continue to use this product if a ny of the fol-
lowing problems a s described a re discovered. Cor-
re c tive ma inte na nc e c a n be pe rforme d a t or a r-
ra nged through your equipment supplier.
2. To clean the water repellant foam coating, use a soft cloth
and wipe clean with warm water and a mild soap solu-
tion. Rinse off and dry.
CAUTION
2. Visually inspect all parts weekly, including hardware, up-
holstery materials, foams (if accessible), and plastics for
deformation, corrosion, breakage, wear and/or compres-
sion.
The c ove r is de signe d to prote c t the foa m a ga inst a
use r’s inc ontine nc e a nd to provide fire re ta rde nc y
so the c ushion must not be use d without its c ove r. If
the c ove r is torn, it must be re pla c e d.
Cleaning
The Silhouette Seating System is available with several differ-
ent covering options. Follow washing instructions attached to
cover.
UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED WARRANTY
This wa rra nty is e xte nde d only to the origina l purc ha se r of our produc ts a nd doe s not a ffe c t sta tutory rights.
Inva c a re UK wa rra nts the foa m c ushion to be fre e from de fe c ts for a pe riod of two (2) ye a rs from the
d a te o f p urc ha se . The c ushio n c o ve r is wa rra nte d fo r a p e rio d o f nine ty (90) d a ys fro m d a te o f
p urc ha se . With re g a rd to the orig ina l p urc ha se r/ use r only, Inva c a re UK wa rra nts its m e ta l fa b ric a te d
ha rd wa re c om p one nts to b e fre e from d e fe c ts in m a te ria ls a nd workm a nship for the life tim e of the
p rod uc t e xc e p t a ny wood , foa m p la stic or up holste re d c om p one nts. If within suc h wa rra nty p e riod
the p roduc t sha ll be prove n to Inva c a re UK’s / Inva c a re Se rvic e Re p re se nta tive re a sona b le sa tisfa c -
tion to b e d e fe c tive , it sha ll b e re p a ire d or re p la c e d , a t Inva c a re UK’s / Inva c a re Se rvic e Re p re se n-
ta tive op tion ; Inva c a re UK’s / Inva c a re Se rvic e Re p re se nta tive sole ob lig a tion, a nd your e xc lusive
re m e d y und e r this wa rra nty be ing lim ite d to suc h re pa ir or re pla c e m e nt.
For wa rra nty se rvic e , ple a se c onta c t Inva c a re UK’s Se rvic e De pa rtme nt / Inva c a re Se rvic e Re pre se nta tive during
norma l working hours. Upon re c e iving notic e of a n a lle ge d de fe c t in a produc t, Inva c a re UK / Inva c a re Service
Re presenta tive will issue a seria lized re turn a uthoriza tion. The produc t sha ll the n be re turne d to e ithe r Inva c a re
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pa rt(s) must be re turne d for wa rra nty inspe c tion using the se ria l numbe r a s ide ntific a tion within thirty (30) da ys of
re turn a uthoriza tion da te . DO NOT re turn produc ts to our fa c tory without prior c onse nt.
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SHALL NOT APPLY TO PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE
OR STORAGE, COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL USE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE’S EXPRESS WRIT-
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ATTACHMENTS) OR TO PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE
SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE UK / INVACARE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE.
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