Comfort-Mate Extra / Comfort-Mate Extra Base
Assembly,Installation and Operating Instructions
ATTACHING/ REMOVING CUSHION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TO/ FROM SEATING SURFACE
(FIGURE 1)
The cushion attaches to the wheelchair seating surface
using hook and loop fastening strips. The bottom of the
cushion cover is equipped with loop fastening strips. At-
tached to the loop fastening strips are double sided hook
fastening strips. Refer to the chart below to determine the
number of hook and loop fastening strips per cushion.
NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of
damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for fur-
ther instruction.
SAFETY SUMMARY
Thefollowingrecommendationsaremadeforthesafe
and proper installation of the Comfort Mate Extra/
Comfort Mate Extra Base.
GENERAL WARNINGS
Cushion Width
14 - 19 inches
20 - 22 inches
Loop Strips
Hook Strips
DO NOT insta ll this e quipme nt without first re a d-
ing a nd understa nding this instruction sheet. If you
a re una ble to unde rsta nd the Wa rnings, Ca utions
a nd Instruc tions, c onta c t a he a lthc a re profe s-
siona l, dea ler or technica l personnel if a pplica ble
be fore a tte mpting to insta ll this e quipme nt - oth-
e rwise , injury or da ma ge ma y oc c ur.
3
4
2
2
NOTE: To remove the seat from a seating surface, re-
verse the following procedures.
NOTE: The seating surface can be one (1) of the follow-
ing: Seat upholstery, drop base or seat pan.
INSTALLATION WARNINGS
Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-
FORE use , ma ke sure tha t a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re
is tighte ne d se c ure ly.
WARNING
Ma ke sure the hook a nd loop fa ste ning strips a re
se c ure ly a tta c he d to the se a ting surfa c e a nd to
the se a t BEFORE using. If the se a ting surfa c e doe s
NOT ha ve hook or loop fa ste ning strips, use c a u-
tion whe n tra nsfe rring in a nd out of the whe e l-
c ha ir othe rwise the c ushion ma y shift.
USER WARNINGS
Skin c ondition should be c he c ke d fre que ntly a f-
te r the insta lla tion of a ny ne w se a t.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Thebestwaytoavoidproblemsrelatedtopressuresores
is to understand their causes and your role in a skin man-
agementprogram. TheComfort-MateExtraCushionand
BaseareNOTdesignedforpreventionofpressuresores.
1. Determine whether the wheelchair seating surface
has hook or loop fastening strips.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
If the wheelchair seating surface has:
Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you
havequestionsregardingindividuallimitationsandneeds.
As your needs become more complex, the seat evalua-
tion becomes more important.
A. LOOP FASTENING STRIPS - verify that the
double sided hook fastening strips are securely
attached to the loop fastening strips on the bot-
tom of the cushion.
All seats should be selected carefully. Working with your
therapist, and physician is the best way to assure that a
seat choice matches your individual needs.
B. HOOKFASTENINGSTRIPS-removethedouble
sided hook fastening strips from the cushion.
INTRODUCTION
C. NO HOOK OR LOOP FASTENING STRIPS -
remove the double sided hook fastening strips
from the bottom of the cushion.
Com fort-Mate Extra Cushion
The Comfort-Mate Extra is designed to provide comfort
and support with features such as molded contour shap-
ing, dual layer foam, and water resistant coating.
NOTE: The zipper on the cushion should face the back
of the chair.
Cushion Cover
3. Align the front edge of the cushion with the front
edge of the seating surface.
The outer cover is made from a water repellant fabric to
protect the foam. The cover bottom is fabricated from a
waterproof, non-skidfabric. Regularcleaningandinspec-
tion of the cover is recommended. Refer to SEAT IN-
SPECTION AND CLEANING in this instruction sheet.
4. Place the cushion on the wheelchair seating sur-
face. If necessary make sure that the hook and loop
fastening strips are securely connected.
1
INNER COVER
STEPS 1 THROUGH 3
Quick Release
Release
Hand clean the water repellant inner cover using a soft
cloth, warm water and a mild soap solution. Rinse off
and hang dry.
Rail Clamp
Tab
Thumb-like
Feature
OUTER COVER
CAUTION
Mounting
Screw
MACHINE WASH se a t c ove r in c old wa te r on
ge ntle c yc le using a mild de te rge nt. DO NOT
use fa bric softe ne rs or ble a c h. DO NOT ma c hine
dry. Air dry ONLY. DO NOT dry in sun. Othe rwise
da ma ge to the c ove r will re sult.
Lock
Washer
Mounting
Hook
Internal Threaded
Mounting Screw
INSTALLING/ USING THE QUICK
RELEASE RAIL CLAMP (FIGURE 3)
Wheelchair
Frame
Installing
NOTE: The quick release rail clamp is designed to fit
either a 1-inch diameter tube or a 7/8-inch diameter tube
with the insert provided.
STEPS 4 THROUGH 6
7/8-inch diameter
insert
1. Remove the mounting screw from the internal
threaded mounting screw. Then remove the internal
threaded mounting screw and lock washer from the
quick release rail clamp assembly.
Tab
Quick Release
Rail Clamp
Groove
2. Place the quick release rail clamp on the wheelchair
frame.
3. Reinstall internal threaded mounting screw and lock
washer into quick release rail clamp.
STEPS 7 AND 8
Thumb-like Feature
Unlocked Position
APPLY
PRESSURE
4. Loosely reinstall the mounting screw into the internal
threaded mounting screw of quick release rail clamp
assembly.
HERE TO UNLOCK
5. If 7/8-inch diameter insert is needed, install insert on the
wheelchair frame. Ensure the open end is facing up.
Release
Tab
Mounting
Hook
6. Slide insert into quick release rail clamp. Ensure tabs
on insert are aligned with bottom of groove, located
on the sides of the quick release rail clamp.
Wheelchair
Frame
7. Position the quick release rail clamp so that the
thumb-like feature locks down onto the mounting
hooks of the seat as shown in FIGURE 3.
Quick Release
Rail Clamp
APPLY
8. Securely tighten the mounting screw and the inter-
nal threaded mounting screw of the quick release
rail clamp.
PRESSURE
HERE TO LOCK
Thumb-like Feature
Locked Position
Using
1. To secure hooks in place, push down on thumb-like
feature, which is positioned as noted in STEP 7 of
INSTALLINGTHEQUICKRELEASERAILCLAMP.
2. To unlock, push down on release tab of the quick
release rail clamp.
FIGURE 3 - INSTALLING/USING THE QUICK
RELEASE RAIL CLAMP
3
LIMITED WARRANTY
PLEASENOTE:THEWARRANTYBELOWHASBEENDRAFTEDTOCOMPLYWITHFEDERALLAW APPLI-
CABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state
to state.
Invacare warrants the Comfort-Mate Extra / Comfort-Mate Extra Base to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years on Cushion and 90 days on the Cover from the date of purchase.
Invacare warrants the Drop Base to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1)
year of use by original purchaser. With regard to the original puchaser/user only, Invacare warrants its metal
fabricated hardware components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the
product except any wood, foam plastic or upholstered components. If within such warranty period any such
product shall be proven to be defective, such product shall be repaired or replaced, at Invacare's option. This
warranty does not include any labor or shipping charges incurred in replacement part installation or repair of
any such product. Invacare's sole obligation and your exclusive remedy under this warranty shall be limited
to such repair and/or replacement.
For warranty service, please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your Invacare
product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to
Invacare at the address below. Provide dealer's name, address, model number, date of purchase, indicate
nature of the defect and, if the product is serialized, indicate the serial number.
Invacare Corporation will issue a return authorization. The defective unit or parts must be returned for war-
ranty inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty (30) days of return
authorizationdate. DONOTreturnproductstoourfactorywithoutourpriorconsent. C.O.D. shipmentswillbe
refused; please prepay shipping charges.
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MAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE ENCLOSED INSTRUCTIONS. IN ADDITION, THE FOREGOING
WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN
REMOVEDORDEFACED;PRODUCTSSUBJECTEDTONEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPEROPERATION,
MAINTENANCEORSTORAGE;ORPRODUCTSMODIFIEDWITHOUTINVACARE'SEXPRESSWRITTENCON-
SENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS
OR ATTACHMENTS: PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITH-
OUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND
INVACARE'S CONTROL; PRODUCTS REPAIRED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED INVACARE
DEALER, SUCH EVALUATION SHALL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES, IF
ANY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
ITSHALLNOTEXTENDBEYONDTHEDURATIONOFTHEEXPRESSWARRANTYPROVIDEDHEREINAND
THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR OR RE-
PLACEMENTOFTHEDEFECTIVEPRODUCTPURSUANTTOTHETERMSCONTAINEDHEREIN. INVACARE
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND
REQUIREMENTS.
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1999 Invacare Corporation
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