Invacare FT User Manual

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Invacare® Matrx® Flo-tech
3 Usage
3.1
Installing the Invacare Matrx Flo-tech
1.
Position the cushion so the material identification tags (not shown) face the rear.
2.
Align the hook and loop strips (not shown) on the bottom of the cushion with those on the 
wheelchair seat. 
3.
Position the cushion onto the wheelchair as far back as possible.
4.
Press down to ensure the hook and loop strips are firmly engaged.
4 Care and Maintenance
4.1
Cleaning
Outer Cover
The cover can be wiped clean with a damp towel.The cover can be removed for laundering. Unzip the 
cover and carefully remove the foam with inner liner. Machine wash in warm water and hang dry. Dry 
completely before reinstalling the outer cover .
Inner Liner
The inner liner should not be removed from the foam.
4.2
Inspection
Visually inspect parts including upholstery materials, foams (if accessible), and plastics, for deformation, 
corrosion, breakage, wear or compression.
WIDTH
DEPTH
WEIGHT 
LIMIT*
14 IN 
(36 CM)
16 IN 
(41 CM)
17 IN 
(43 CM)
18 IN 
(46 CM)
19 IN 
(48 CM)
20 IN 
(51 CM)
21 IN 
(53 CM)
22 IN 
(56 CM)
14 in (36 cm)
FT1414
FT1416
300 lbs 
(136 kg)
15 in (38 cm)
FT1516
FT1517
FT1518
FT1519
FT1520
FT1521
16 in (41 cm)
FT1616
FT1617
FT1618
FT1619
FT1620
FT1621
17 in (43 cm)
FT1716
FT1717
FT1718
FT1719
FT1720
FT1721
18 in (46 cm)
FT1816
FT1817
FT1818
FT1819
FT1820
FT1821
19 in (48 cm)
FT1916
FT1917
FT1918
FT1919
FT1920
FT1921
20 in (51 cm)
FT2016
FT2017
FT2018
20 in (51 cm)
FT2020
FT2022
500 lbs 
(227 kg)
21 in (53 cm)
FT2118
FT2120
FT2122
22 in (56 cm)
FT2218
FT2220
FT2222
23 in (58 cm)
FT2320
FT2322
24 in (61 cm)
FT2420
FT2422
Avoid the use of additional covers or padding between the user and the cushion, as this could 
reduce its effectiveness.
CAUTION
DO NOT use cleaning agents containing phenols or alcohols. Otherwise product damage may 
occur.
WARNING
DO NOT continue to use this product if problems are discovered. Corrective maintenance can 
be performed at or arranged through your equipment supplier.