Ride JAVA - User Manual

Ride JAVA
®
Adjustable Back Support
Owner’s Handbook
Warranty Policy
Installation and Use Instructions
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Ride Designs
®
a branch of Aspen Seating, LLC
4211- G South Natches Court
Sheridan, Colorado 80110
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Warranty Policy
Your Ride Designs
®
JAVA
®
Adjustable Back Support has been carefully
constructed to meet your posture and skin integrity needs. This Limited
Warranty is effective for 24 months from the date of delivery to the
original purchaser. If any defect in material or workmanship is found,
Ride Designs will repair or replace the component, at our discretion.
This limited warranty does not cover daily wear and tear or damage that
is a result of mishandling, misuse, neglect, or not following the care and
maintenance instructions.
Claims and repairs should be processed through your nearest authorized
Ride Designs rehab technology supplier. A copy of the Bill of Sale issued to
the purchaser of the product might be required prior to processing a
warranty claim.
Maximum client weight capacity is 300 pounds.

Summary

Warranty Policy

Warranty Policy Details

Details the limited warranty for the Ride Designs JAVA Back Support, covering defects for 24 months and exclusions like wear and tear or misuse.

General Product Safety

Safety Definitions and Warnings

Defines terms like NOTE, WARNING, CAUTION, and lists safety warnings for product use.

Installation and Adjustments

Available Sizes

Information on the range of available sizes for the JAVA Back support and where to find current details.

Initial Fitting and Components

Recommends professional fitting and lists the four main components of the JAVA Back support system.

Tools and Hardware

Lists the tools provided in the package for installing and adjusting the JAVA Back, including Allen wrenches and clamp screws.

Mounting Hardware

Details compatibility of mounting hardware with wheelchair tubing diameters and screw usage for different sizes.

Installing the Mounting Hardware

Step-by-step guide to attach the mounting hardware to wheelchair canes and secure the back shell.

Adjusting Height and Width

Instructions for using adjustment screws to fine-tune the back shell's height and width for a proper fit.

Adjusting Seat Depth

Procedure for adjusting the depth of the back shell to the appropriate seat depth for the user.

Adjusting Back Height

Guide for setting the back height by adjusting mounting brackets and back shell position relative to PSIS.

Adjusting Seat to Back Angle

Steps to adjust the angle between the seat and back using angle adjustment screws and index marks.

Adjusting the Flexa-just Stays

Instructions on bending the Flexa-just stays to provide comfortable support to the gluteal area.

Installing the Pelvic Wedges

Guide for positioning and installing pelvic wedges for posterior lateral pelvic support.

Installing Optional Lateral Trunk Supports

Steps to install optional lateral trunk supports using mounting hardware.

Adjusting Dynamic Back Movement

How to set or eliminate dynamic back movement using adjustment screws.

Installing a Universal Headrest Mount

Procedure for attaching a Universal Headrest Mount to the back shell using provided hardware.

Ensure all Fasteners are Secure

Final check to recheck and securely tighten all fasteners using the provided Allen wrenches.

Using Your Ride JAVA Back

Initial Wearing Schedule

Guidance on gradually increasing sitting time, checking for skin redness, and performing pressure relief.

Follow-up Recommendations

Advice on regular posture checks, skin integrity assessments, and fastener retightening.

Removing and Attaching Back Shell

Instructions on how to detach and reattach the back shell from the wheelchair using latch release buttons.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the JAVA Back Foam Insert and Cover

Steps for removing, washing, drying, and reassembling the foam insert and cover.

Cleaning the JAVA Back Shell and Hardware

Guidance on cleaning the back shell and hardware using a damp cloth or mild disinfectant.

Cushion Recommendations

Ride Forward Cushion

Description of the Ride Forward cushion for mild to moderate risk of skin breakdown.

Ride Custom Cushion

Description of the Ride Custom cushion for higher risk of skin breakdown and challenging postural needs.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The Ride JAVA® Adjustable Back Support is a device designed to provide postural support and enhance skin integrity for wheelchair users. It is manufactured by Ride Designs®, a branch of Aspen Seating, LLC.

Function Description

The Ride JAVA® Adjustable Back Support is engineered to offer optimal pelvic support and trunk balance, while allowing freedom of movement for the upper body. It aims to reduce the incidence of pressure sores, though it is not a substitute for comprehensive skin care, including proper diet, cleanliness, and regular pressure relief techniques. The back support features independent adjustability for pelvic support and trunk balance. It can be used with either the Ride Forward™ Cushion for mild to moderate skin breakdown risk or the Ride Custom Cushion for higher risk and more challenging postural control needs.

Important Technical Specifications

• Warranty: 24 months from the date of delivery to the original purchaser. Covers defects in material or workmanship.
• Maximum Client Weight Capacity: 300 pounds.
• Mounting Hardware: Compatible with common wheelchair frame tubing from ¾" to 1" diameter. Includes screws for 7/8" and 1" tubing, and shorter screws for ¾" tubing.
• Fastener Torques: Not to exceed 35 in. - lbs.
• Adjustability:
  • Width: Adjustable to fit wheelchairs +/- 1" from the specified width (e.g., a 16" wide JAVA Back can fit 15", 16", and 17" wide wheelchairs).
  • Seat Depth: Adjustable using four depth adjustment screws.
  • Back Height: Adjustable by moving mounting brackets on back canes and independently by loosening height and width screws on back shell brackets. The PSIS alignment line on the back shell should be at the level of the posterior superior iliac spines (PSIS).
  • Seat to Back Angle: Adjustable using back angle adjustment screws.
  • Dynamic Back Movement: Adjustable using a 4mm Allen wrench to control the amount of travel against spring tension. Can be set to allow maximum movement, reduced movement, or no movement.
• Components:
  1. Mounting hardware
  2. Flexa-just™ accessories (thin aluminum strips inserted into pockets on the inside surface of the back cover, behind the foam pads)
  3. Back shell
  4. Removable foam insert and cover
• Optional Accessories:
  • Pelvic Wedges: Provide posterior lateral pelvic support for greater control at the posterior lateral iliac crests. Attach to the front surface of the Flexa-just platform using hook and loop fasteners.
  • Lateral Trunk Supports: Provide additional trunk support. Attach to the front of the back shell using mounting hardware.
  • Universal Headrest Mount: Available for tall JAVA back shells, accepts most commercially available headrests. Attaches to threaded inserts near the top of the back shell.

Usage Features

• Installation: The JAVA Back comes fully assembled. Installation and initial fitting should ideally be performed by a therapist or authorized Ride Designs supplier. Tools included are 4mm and 5mm Allen wrenches.
• Safety:
  • Installation of any backrest may alter the wheelchair's center of gravity; anti-tippers or amputee axle adapter brackets may be needed.
  • Do not use the back support without the foam insert and cover in place.
  • Ensure proper placement and secure attachment to the wheelchair.
  • Accurate assessment and adjustment of fit are crucial to prevent serious injury.
  • Do not lift the wheelchair by the JAVA Back.
  • No one should be seated in the wheelchair during the initial four steps of mounting hardware installation.
• Adjustments:
  • Width Adjustment: Loosen height and width adjustment screws, move pin brackets, align with index marks, and retighten.
  • Seat Depth Adjustment: Loosen depth adjustment screws, move back shell, align with index marks, and retighten.
  • Back Height Adjustment: Loosen clamp screws to move mounting brackets on back canes, or loosen height and width screws on back shell brackets for independent adjustment. Ensure the PSIS alignment line is at the level of the posterior superior iliac spines.
  • Java Clamp Reversal: Clamps can be flipped upside down to achieve a higher backrest or avoid interferences.
  • Seat to Back Angle Adjustment: Loosen back angle adjustment screws, adjust angle, align with index marks, and retighten.
  • Flexa-just Stays: These can be bent by hand while the user is seated to provide comfortable support to the gluteal area. Bend posteriorly to accommodate pressure or discomfort, or anteriorly for insufficient contact.
  • Pelvic Wedges: Position on the front of the foam insert cover for evaluation, then attach to the Flexa-just platform behind the foam pad.
  • Lateral Trunk Supports: Estimate position with user in chair, then remove foam insert and cover to attach.
  • Dynamic Back Movement: Use a 4mm Allen wrench to adjust screws for desired travel. Ensure equal adjustment on both sides for intermediate settings.
• Quick Release: The back shell can be easily detached and reattached with one hand by pressing latch release buttons, rotating forward, and lifting upward. For reattachment, guide bottom pins into receiver slots, push top pins into latch mechanism, and ensure latch buttons pop back.
• Initial Wearing Schedule: Begin with short periods of use. Visually check for reddened areas that should fade within 10-30 minutes. If redness persists longer than 30 minutes, cease use and contact a therapist or doctor. Perform daily skin checks and routine intermittent pressure relief.
• Follow-up: Annual posture and skin integrity checks by a healthcare professional are recommended, or whenever changes in weight, posture, or general condition occur.

Maintenance Features

• Fastener Security: Regularly retighten all fasteners using 4mm and 5mm Allen wrenches. Periodically check hardware for security and wear.
• Cleaning the Foam Insert and Cover:
  1. Remove the foam insert and cover from the back shell.
  2. Open the cover and remove the foam pad, Flexa-just stays (note left/right and bend direction), and Flexa-just platform with pelvic wedges.
  3. Ride Designs recommends outlining pelvic wedge positions with a permanent marker for accurate reattachment.
  4. Close the cover. Machine or hand wash in warm water with regular detergent (no bleach).
  5. Hang dry.
  6. Re-insert Flexa-just stays into correct pockets, facing the correct direction.
  7. Insert foam pad and Flexa-just platform with pelvic wedges, ensuring inserts are not folded or wrinkled.
  8. Close the cover and reattach to the back shell.
  • WARNING: Incorrect installation of Flexa-just stays or pelvic wedges can result in serious injury.
• Cleaning the Back Shell and Hardware:
  • Use a damp cloth or mild disinfectant to clean the shell, pelvic wedges, and mounting hardware as needed.
  • CAUTION: Do not use isopropyl alcohol or any other chemical solvents.

Ride JAVA Specifications

General

Brand	Ride
Model	JAVA
Category	Personal Care Products
Language	English