Invacare Infinity AirFlo Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions

Brand: Invacare

Model: Infinity AirFlo

Type: Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions

Infinity

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AirFlo

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Assembly, Installation and Operating Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of

damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for fur-

ther instructions.

SAFETY SUMMARY

The following recommendations are made for the safe

and proper installation and use of the Infinity AirFlo:

GENERAL WARNINGS

DO NOT install this equipment without first read-

ing and understanding this instruction sheet. If you

are unable to understand the Warnings, Cautions

and Instructions, contact a qualified technician

before attempting to install this equipment - oth-

erwise, injury or damage may occur.

Care should be taken to prevent the hook and

loop fasteners from becoming wet. Prolonged

contact with moisture may reduce the hold of

the hook and loop fasteners.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-

FORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware

is tightened securely.

USER WARNINGS

Skin condition should be checked very frequently

after the installation of any new seat.

Care should be taken to ensure that the Infinity

AirFlo is properly inflated. Over-inflation will not

allow the body to sink deeply enough into the

cushion and proper body weight distribution will

not be achieved. Under-inflation may result in the

user “bottoming out” onto the cushion base.

The Infinity AirFlo should be checked daily to de-

termine whether the inflation level is correct.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The best way to avoid problems related to pressure sores

is to understand their causes and your role in a skin man-

agement program.

Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you

have questions regarding individual limitations and needs.

All seating should be selected carefully. Working with your

therapist, and physician is the best way to assure that a

seating choice matches your individual needs.

As the needs of the individual become more complex,

the seating evaluation becomes more important.

INTRODUCTION

Infinity AirFlo

The Infinity AirFlo is designed to provide continuous, flex-

ible support by allowing the body to sink into the air-filled

cells. By doing so, it provides pelvic stability, leg position-

ing and pressure management.

AirFlo Insert

The AirFlo insert is made from a fire resistant, neoprene,

multicelled air bladder. The cells are constructed individu-

ally to move independently of each other. This allows the

body to sink into each cell as needed

Outer/Inner Covers

The top layer of the outer cover is made from a highly

elastic nylon spandex material. The sides are fabricated

with a durable nylon fabric. The bottom is fabricated from

a heavyweight, waterproof, non-skid fabric.

An inner water repellant cover is provided for protection

of the foam. Regular cleaning and inspection of the inner

and outer covers is recommended. Refer to INSPEC-

TION/CLEANING in this instruction sheet.

ATTACHING/REMOVING SEAT TO/

FROM SEATING SURFACE (FIGURE 1)

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.

NOTE: The zipper on the seat should always face rearward.

NOTE: There are double sided hook attachment strips

attached to the loop attachment strips on the BOTTOM

of the Infinity AirFlo. Depending on the seating surface

the Infinity AirFlo is to be used on, the double sided hook

fasteners will either be left in place OR removed.

1. Position the accessory bag so that it is hanging in

FRONT of the seat.

NOTE: If the accessory bag is empty, it may be folded under

the seat, and attached with the hook and loop fasteners.

Zipper

Faces

Rearward

Seat

Loop Portion of

Fastening Strap

(Attached to

Seat)

Double Sided Hook

Portion of Fastening

Strap (Remove

Backing if Necessary)

Seating

Surface

Front of

Seat

Lines Up

With the

Front

Edge of

Seating

Surface

Accessory Bag

(Hangs in Front

of Seat OR

Folded Under

Seat)

B. Align front edge of seat with the front edge of

seating surface.

C. Secure the seat to the seating surface, making sure

that the loop attachment strips on the seat cover

are securely attached to the hook attachment strips

on the seating surface.

If the seating surface has NO attachment strips -

A. Remove the double sided hook fastener from bot-

tom of seat by grasping them and pulling them off.

B. Align front edge of seat with the front edge of

seating surface.

C. Place the seat on the seating surface.

NOTE: The seat has a non-skid bottom to reduce shifting

or moving of the seat even when it is NOT secured with

attachment strips.

REMOVING/INSTALLING AIRFLO

INSERT (FIGURE 2)

Removing

1. Remove the seat from the seating surface. Refer to

ATTACHING/REMOVING SEAT TO/FROM SEAT-

ING SURFACE in this instruction sheet.

2. Unzip the outer cover and fold it back until the AirFlo

insert is exposed.

NOTE: The AirFlo insert is positioned on TOP of the inner

cover.

3. Feed the twist inflation valve through the twist inflation

valve holder on the side of the inner cover (DETAIL A).

4. Slide the quick disconnection inflation valve through

the hole in the outer cover (DETAIL B).

5. Feed the quick disconnection inflation valve through

the quick disconnection inflation valve holder on the

side of the inner cover (DETAIL B).

6. Grasp the AirFlo insert and pull it away from the seat

(DETAIL C).

Installing

NOTE: The AirFlo insert is positioned on TOP of the inner

cover.

1. Align the edge of the AirFlo insert with the edge of the

seat, making sure the hook and loop fasteners on

the AirFlo inset align with the hook and loop fasten-

ers on the inner cover (DETAIL C).

NOTE: Make sure the AirFlo insert is positioned so that

the quick disconnection inflation valve and the twist infla-

tion valve are facing the REAR of the seat (DETAIL C).

2. Firmly push the AirFlo insert and the seat together,

making sure the hook and loop fasteners meet (DE-

TAIL C).

FIGURE 1 - ATTACHING/REMOVING SEAT TO/

FROM SEATING SURFACE

WARNING

If the seat IS secured to the seating surface with

the hook and loop fasteners, make sure the hook

and loop fasteners are securely attached to the

seating surface and to the seat BEFORE using. If

the seat is NOT secured to the seating surface

with the hook and loop fasteners, use caution

when transferring in and out of the wheelchair.

2. Examine the seating surface to determine how the

seat will be attached and perform one (1) of the fol-

lowing:

If the seating surface has loop attachment strips

ONLY -

A. Verify the double sided hook attachment strips

are securely attached to the loop attachment strips

on the bottom of the seat.

B. Align front edge of the seat with the front edge of

seating surface.

C. Secure the seat to the seating surface, making

sure that the double sided hook attachment strips

on the seat cover are securely attached to the

loop attachment strips on the seating surface.

If the seating surface has hook attachment strips

ONLY -

A. Remove the double sided hook fastener from bot-

tom of seat by grasping them and pulling them off.

FIGURE 2 - REMOVING/INSTALLING AIRFLO INSERT

Outer Cover

(Folded Back)

AirFlo Insert

Rear of Seat

Twist Inflation

Valve

Twist

Inflation

Valve

Twist

Inflation

Valve

Holder

Quick

Disconnection

Inflation Valve

Hole In

Outer

Cover

Rear of Seat

Quick

Disconnection

Inflation Valve

Holder

Rear of Seat

AirFlo Insert

Hook and Loop

Fasteners

Outer Cover

(Folded Back)

DETAIL A

DETAIL B

DETAIL C

Twist Inflation

Valve (Facing

Rear of Seat)

Quick Disconnection

Inflation Valve

(Facing Rear of Seat)

NOTE: Hook and loop fasteners on the AirFlo insert are located UNDER the AirFlo insert.

3. Feed the quick disconnection inflation valve through

the quick disconnection inflation valve holder on the

side of the inner cover (DETAIL B).

4. Feed the quick disconnection inflation valve through

the hole in the outer cover (DETAIL B).

5. Feed the twist inflation valve through the twist inflation

valve holder on the side of the inner cover (DETAIL A).

6. Zip the outer cover closed.

7. Reattach the seat to the seating surface. Refer to

ATTACHING/REMOVING SEAT TO/FROM SEAT-

ING SURFACE in this instruction sheet.

Inner Cover

REMOVING/INSTALLING SEAT

COVERS (FIGURE 3)

WARNING

The covers are designed to protect the foam from

moisture and to provide fire retardency. DO NOT

use the seat without either the inner or outer cover.

If the covers are torn, they must be replaced im-

mediately.

Removing Outer Cover

1. Remove the seat from the seating surface. Refer to

ATTACHING/REMOVING SEAT TO/FROM SEAT-

ING SURFACE in this instruction sheet.

2. Unzip the existing outer cover.

3. Remove the AirFlo insert. Refer to

REMOVING/IN-

STALLING THE AIRFLO INSERT in this instruction

sheet.

4. Remove seat (with inner cover) from existing outer

cover.

Installing Outer Cover

1. Position the seat (with inner cover) with the cut away

towards the rear of the new/existing outer cover.

NOTE: The zipper is at the rear of the cover.

2. Slide seat (with inner cover) into new/existing outer

cover.

3. Install the AirFlo insert. Refer to REMOVING/IN-

STALLING THE AIRFLO INSERT in this instruction

sheet.

4. Zip the new/existing outer cover closed.

5. Reattach seat onto seating surface. Refer to

ATTACH-

ING/REMOVING SEAT TO/FROM SEATING SUR-

FACE in this instruction sheet.

FIGURE 3 - REMOVING/INSTALLING SEAT COVERS

Inner Cover

Outer Cover

Zipper

Removing Inner Cover

1. Remove the seat from the seating surface. Refer to

ATTACHING/REMOVING SEAT TO/FROM SEAT-

ING SURFACE in this instruction sheet.

2. Remove the AirFlo insert. Refer to

REMOVING/IN-

STALLING THE AIRFLO INSERT in this instruction

sheet.

3. Remove the seat from the outer cover. Refer to

RE-

MOVING/INSTALLING SEAT COVERS in this in-

struction sheet.

4. Unzip the existing inner cover.

5. Remove the seat from the existing inner cover.

Installing Inner Cover

1. Position the seat with the cut away towards the rear

of the new/existing inner cover.

NOTE: The back surface of the seat is marked REAR.

The zipper is at the rear of the cover.

2. Slide the seat into the new/existing inner cover.

3. Zip the new/existing inner cover closed.

4. Reinstall the seat (with inner cover) into the outer cover.

Refer to

REMOVING/INSTALLING SEAT COVERS

in this instruction sheet.

5. Install the AirFlo insert. Refer to

REMOVING/IN-

STALLING THE AIRFLO INSERT in this instruction

sheet.

6. Reattach seat onto seating surface. Refer to

ATTACH-

ING/REMOVING SEAT TO/FROM SEATING SUR-

FACE in this instruction sheet.

Air Insert

Cut Away - Towards

Rear of Inner Cover

Zipper

Seat

Rear of Outer Cover

Rear of Inner Cover

CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING

INFLATION BULB (FIGURE 4)

1. Grasp the end of the inflation bulb.

2. Firmly push it into the end of the quick disconnection

inflation valve until an audible click is heard

3. Inflate the AirFlo. Refer to

INFLATING THE INFIN-

ITY AIRFLO in this instruction sheet.

4. Push the button on TOP of the quick disconnection

valve to disconnect the inflation bulb.

NOTE: The quick disconnection valve automatically closes

when the inflation bulb is disconnected.

NOTE: The inflation bulb may be placed in the accessory

pouch (hanging in the FRONT of the cushion) when NOT

in use.

INFLATING THE INFINITY AIRFLO

NOTE: The Infinity AirFlo can be inflated by squeezing

the inflation bulb OR by using the twist inflation valve.

WARNING

Care should be taken to ensure that the Infinity

AirFlo is properly inflated. Over-inflation will not

allow the body to sink deeply enough into the

cushion and proper body weight distribution will

not be achieved. Under-inflation may result in the

user “bottoming out” onto the cushion base.

The Infinity AirFlo should be checked daily to de-

termine whether the inflation level is correct.

Using The Inflation Bulb (FIGURE 5)

1. Connect the inflation bulb. Refer to

CONNECTING/

DISCONNECTING THE INFLATION BULB in this

instruction sheet.

2. Unzip the outer cover and fold it back until the AirFlo

insert is exposed (DETAIL B).

3. Squeeze and release the inflation bulb until the cells

of the AirFlo insert are slightly arched (DETAIL A

and B).

4. Zip the outer cover closed.

5. Position the Infinity AirFlo onto the seating surface.

Refer to

ATTACHING/REMOVING SEAT TO/FROM

SEATING SURFACE in this instruction sheet.

6. Position the end-user on the Infinity AirFlo in a normal

seating position, making sure the armrests, footrests

and backrests are adjusted optimally for the end user.

7. Position a hand between the Infinity AirFlo and the

end-users buttocks and locate the lowest bony promi-

nence of the end user (DETAIL C).

8. There should be approximately 1/2 - inch between

the end-users lowest bony prominence and the foam

base of the Infinity AirFlo (DETAIL C ). If there is

NOT, perform one (1) of the following:

A. To DECREASE the distance between the end-

users lowest bony prominence and the foam

base of the cushion, depress the button on the

inflation bulb to release air from the Infinity AirFlo

(DETAIL A).

B. To INCREASE the distance between the end-

users lowest bony prominence and the foam

base of the cushion, continue to inflate the Infin-

ity AirFlo by squeezing and releasing the inflation

bulb (DETAIL A).

9. If necessary, repeat STEPS 7 - 8 until there is ap-

proximately 1/2 - inch between the end-users lowest

bony prominence and the foam base of the Infinity

AirFlo.

FIGURE 4 - CONNECTION/DISCONNECTING

INFLATION BULB

End Of

Inflation

Bulb

Quick

Disconnection

Inflation Valve

Push Here

To Release

Inflation

Bulb

Inflation

Bulb

Using The Twist Inflation Valve (FIGURE 6)

NOTE: The Infinity AirFlo CAN be inflated using the twist

inflation valve. This is provided in the event the quick dis-

connection valve CANNOT be used.

1. Remove the outer cover. Refer to

REMOVING/IN-

STALLING SEAT COVERS in this instruction sheet.

2. Feed the twist inflation valve through the twist infla-

tion valve holder on the side of the seat (FIGURE 6).

3. Rotate the tip of the twist inflation valve COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE to open it (FIGURE 6).

4. Using a small hand pump or a small bicycle pump,

pump air into the twist inflation valve until the cells of

the AirFlo insert are slightly arched (DETAIL B of

FIGURE 5).

5. Rotate the tip of the twist inflation valve CLOCKWISE

to close it so that air CANNOT escape from the

AirFlo insert (FIGURE 6).

6. Place the Infinity AirFlo (without the outer cover) on

top the seating surface.

NOTE: At this point, the Infinity AirFlo should be resting

on top of the seating surface.

7. Position the end-user on the Infinity AirFlo (without

the outer cover) in a normal seating position, making

sure the armrests, footrests and backrests are ad-

justed optimally.

8. Position a hand between the Infinity AirFlo (without

the outer cover) and the end-users buttocks and lo-

cate the lowest bony prominence of the end user

(DETAIL C of FIGURE 5).

9. There should be approximately 1/2 - inch between the

end-users lowest bony prominence and the foam base

of the Infinity AirFlo (DETAIL C  of FIGURE 5). Per-

form one (1) of the following:

A. If 1/2 - inch is achieved, continue on to STEP 12

B. If 1/2 - inch is NOT achieved, continue on to STEP

10.

10. Rotate the tip of the twist inflation valve COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE to open it and allow air to release

until there is approximately 1/2 - inch between the end-

users lowest bony prominence and the foam base of

the Infinity AirFlo (FIGURE 6).

11. Rotate the tip of the twist inflation valve CLOCKWISE

to close it so that air CANNOT escape from the

cushion (FIGURE 6).

NOTE: To INCREASE the distance between the end-

users lowest bony prominence and the foam base of the

cushion, remove the end-user from the Infinity AirFlo and

repeat STEPS 3-10.

FIGURE 5 - INFLATING THE INFINITY AIRFLO -

USING THE INFLATION BULB

Outer Cover

(Folded Back)

AirFlo Insert

Cells of AirFlo

are Slightly

Arched

Inflation Bulb

Squeeze And

Release To Fill

Infinity AirFlo

Push Button to

Release Air From

Infinity AirFlo

Hand

Lowest Bony

Prominence

Infinity AirFlo

Foam Base

MEASURE THIS

DISTANCE -

APPROXIMATELY

1/2 - INCH

DETAIL A

DETAIL B

DETAIL C

10. Disconnect the inflation bulb. Refer to CONNECT-

ING/DISCONNECTING THE INFLATION BULB in

this instruction sheet.

FIGURE 6- INFLATING THE INFINITY AIRFLO -

USING THE TWIST INFLATION VALVE

Outer Cover

(Folded Back)

Twist Inflation

Valve

Rotate COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE To

Open and CLOCK-

WISE To Close

INSPECTION/CLEANING

WARNING

INITIALLY AND ONCE A WEEK, visually inspect all

parts, including upholstery materials, foams and

AirFlo insert for deformation, corrosion, breakage,

wear and/or compression. DO NOT continue to

use this product if any of the conditions described

above are discovered.

Outer Cover

1. Machine wash the outer cover in cold water on gentle

cycle using a mild detergent ONCE A WEEK.

WARNING

When washing the outer cover - DO NOT use fab-

ric softeners or bleach. DO NOT machine dry. Air

dry ONLY. DO NOT dry in sun.

Failure to follow the washing instructions CAN re-

duce the flame retardency of the outer cover.

AirFlo Insert

CAUTION

DO NOT place the AirFlo insert into the washing ma-

chine OR dryer. Otherwise, damage may result.

1. Verify all the valves on the AirFlo insert are CLOSED.

2. Using a washcloth and soft gentle brush, hand wash

the AirFlo insert in baking soda (or vinegar) and luke-

warm water.

3. Allow the AirFlo insert to air dry for approximately fif-

teen (15) minutes.

4. Using a towel, complete drying the AirFlo insert.

Inner Cover

Hand clean the water repellant inner cover using a soft

cloth, warm water and a mild soap solution. Rinse off and

hang dry.

Foam

Care should be taken to prevent the seat foam from get-

ting wet. If the seat foam begins to deteriorate from pro-

longed contact with moisture, it should be replaced im-

mediately.

12. Remove the end-user from the Infinity AirFlo.

13. Remove the Infinity AirFlo from the seating surface.

14. Feed the twist inflation valve through the twist infla-

tion valve holder on the side of the seat (FIGURE 7).

15. Reinstall the outer cover. Refer to

REMOVING/IN-

STALLING SEAT COVERS in this instruction sheet.

16. Reposition the Infinity AirFlo (with the outer cover)

onto the seating surface. Refer to

ATTACHING/RE-

MOVING SEAT TO/FROM SEATING SURFACE in

this instruction sheet.

Twist

Inflation

Valve

Twist

Inflation

Valve

Holder

1098353 Rev A (1) 07/00

LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE

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 its product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two (2) years on

seat and 90 days on cover of use by original purchaser. With regard to the original purchaser/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 compo-

nents. 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 obliga-

tion 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

warranty inspection using the serial number, when applicable, as identification within thirty (30) days of

return authorization date. DO NOT return products to our factory without our prior consent. C.O.D.

shipments will be refused; please prepay shipping charges.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS ARISING FROM NOR-

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 RE-

MOVED OR DEFACED; PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION,

MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE; OR PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CON-

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 WITHOUT

THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVACARE; PRODUCTS DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S

CONTROL; PRODUCTS REPAIRED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN INVACARE DEALER, SUCH EVALUATION

SHALL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE.

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LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.

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Invacare Infinity AirFlo Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions

Invacare Infinity AirFlo Assembly, Installation And Operating Instructions

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