Invacare Comfort-Mate Extra / Comfort-Mate Extra Base manual

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    1 SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact Carrier/Invacare for fur- ther instruction. SAFETY SUMMARY The following recommendations are made for the safe and proper installation of the Comfort Mate Extra/ Comfort Mate Extra Base. GENERAL WARNINGS DO NOT install this equipment without[...]

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    2 ATTACHING/ADJUSTING THE CUSHION/BASE MOUNTING HOOKS TO BASE (FIGURE 2) NOTE: Refer to FIGURE 2 in this instruction sheet for mounting hook locations. 1. For minimal width adjustment, loosen the mount- ing screws and adjust the hooks in or out and retighten the mounting screws. 2. For front-to-back position adjustment: A. Remove the mounting screw[...]

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    3 INSTALLING/USING THE QUICK RELEASE RAIL CLAMP (FIGURE 3) 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. 1. Remove the mounting screw from the internal threaded mounting screw . Then remove the internal threaded mounting screw and lock washer from[...]

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    In vacare Corporation www .invacar e .com USA Canada One Invacare W ay 5970 Chedwo r th W a y Invacar e is a registered trademark of Invacare Corporation. Elyria, Ohio USA Mississauga, Ontario © 1999 Invacare Corporation 44036-2125 L5R 3T9, Canada 800-333-6900 905-890-8838 F orm No. 99-202 Par t No . 1090029 Rev C (3) 12/99 LIMITED W ARRANTY PLEAS[...]