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SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY SYMBOLS
GENERAL SAFETY (HARDWARE & SEATING SYSTEM)
PLEASE NOTE
CARE SYMBOLS
Warning!
Prohibited!
Wash Cover Only -
Warm Cycle (Maximum Temperature)
Do Not Bleach
No Smoking
Do Not Expose to sources of excessive heat such as open ame or spark.
Bleach Okay
Tumble Dry Low
Do Not Tumble Dry, Steam Clean or
Autoclave
Air Dry Only
Hang to Dry
Do Not Iron
Antibacterial or Disinfectant Spray
Detailed back support cleaning instructions on page 18
Wipe with Water Only
Do Not Wash
Hand Wash
Do Not Cut
or Puncture
Although this product meets ammability requirements, we do not
recommend smoking while using this system. Damage from smoke and
ame is not covered by the lifetime warranty. You must consider additional
safety precautions when choosing to smoke while using this system.
Avoid sharp objects. Do not modify the product. Doing so will void its
warranty and may lead to personal injury or alter the effectiveness of the
product by increasing the risk factors for skin breakdown and/or instability.
Indicates actions that should NOT be performed at any time under any
circumstance. These actions could result in personal injury and/or damage
to the product or equipment being used.
Without following the specied procedure, this indicates potentially
hazardous conditions that could lead to personal injury, inadequate
performance, product damage or malfunction.
You must READ and FOLLOW all instructions, notes and warnings included in this
manual. Understanding how to care for your product is the key to safe and proper
use. Share this information with all caretakers to help them meet your healthcare
needs and ensure your safety.
Check packaging and inspect all parts for damage before use. DO NOT USE if dam-
aged and contact Comfort Company immediately for further instruction. Check reg-
ularly for loose components and tighten as necessary. Contact Comfort Company if
wear or damage is noted.
During the rst few hours of use, a healthcare professional should be available to
observe skin condition and assess the likelihood of skin breakdown.
During regular use, periodically check for skin discoloration and/or irritation. If discol-
oration should occur and not disappear after 30 minutes of non-use, discontinue use
and consult with your healthcare provider immediately.
DO NOT place anything in between the user and the seating system support surface.
Additional materials may reduce the effectiveness of the product and increase risk
factors for skin breakdown and instability.
Always use the cover and base with any inserts as a complete assembly. Never use a
cover other than one intended for your specic product and size.
Installing alternate parts to your wheelchair may change the intended structure and
function of the equipment. Be sure to assess the need for additional safety features
for your chair such as anti-tip bars or other available options in order to maintain
stability during use. Use this manual in conjunction with the user manual that came
with your chair to ensure safety guidelines are being met.
Comfort Company cannot be held responsible for damages or injury due to misuse
of the product or failure to follow instructions provided in this manual. Please contact
us if you require further assistance in understanding cautions, warnings or instructions
for using or maintaining your product.
The directions provided will help to maintain and extend the
life of your product and ensure it is covered by the Comfort
Company Lifetime Guarantee. Please see complete warranty
information on page 19.
The information in this manual was gathered and recorded with
the latest specications available at the time of publication. Due
to our continued effort to reassess and improve our products,
information found in this manual such as drawings and notes may
vary slightly from the product that you purchased. We reserve the
right to make changes to products as they are deemed neces-
sary. To check for the latest version of this manual please visit us
at www.comfortcompany.com.
