Page 2 - Invacare® Matrx® MX1
Invacare® Matrx® MX1 2 Part No. 1171914 This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices.The launch date of this product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity. © 2011 Motion Concepts. All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part...
Page 4 - General; Symbols; Overview; WARNING
1 GENERAL Invacare® Matrx® MX1 4 Part No. 1171914 1 General 1.1 Symbols Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. See the information below for definitions of the signal words. 1.2 Overview Important Inform...
Page 5 - Outer Cover; Limited Warranty - North America
1 GENERAL Part No. 1171914 5 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 Outer Cover The outer cover is made of a mesh material that is moisture resistant and breathable. Regular cleaning and inspection of the outer cover is recommended. Refer to Cleaning on page 30. 1.3 Limited Warranty - North America This warranty is e...
Page 6 - Safety; General Guidelines
2 SAFETY Invacare® Matrx® MX1 6 Part No. 1171914 2 Safety The Safety section contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. 2.1 General Guidelines Check all parts for shipping damage before using. In case of damage, DO NOT use the equipment. Contact the Dealer for fur...
Page 7 - Operating Information
2 SAFETY Part No. 1171914 7 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 2.3 Operating Information 2.4 Weight Limitation and Model Numbers WARNING Skin condition should be checked very frequently after the installation of any new seating system.Your therapist and physician should be consulted if you have any questions re...
Page 8 - Mono Mount; Installation Overview; Invacare
3 MONO MOUNT Invacare® Matrx® MX1 8 Part No. 1171914 3 Mono Mount 3.1 Installation Overview Included Items • Back Shell with Foam and Cover • Rigidizer Bracket • Tracking Plate • Band Clamp Assemblies 3.2 Tools Required • Tape measure/ruler • 4mm hex key (provided) 3.3 Before Installation If any o...
Page 9 - Installing the Mounting Hardware
3 MONO MOUNT Part No. 1171914 9 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 3.4 Installing the Mounting Hardware 1. Remove any existing wheelchair back, back upholstery or back cane hardware. Refer to the user manual that came with the wheelchair or back upholstery. 2. Loosen the compression bar hardware A inside the rigi...
Page 11 - Installing the Tracking Plate on the Back Shell
3 MONO MOUNT Part No. 1171914 11 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 10. Center the bracket between the back canes.11. Tighten the compression bar hardware A just snug enough to hold the bracket assembly in place. 12. Install the tracking plate. Refer to Installing the Tracking Plate on the Back Shell on page 11. ...
Page 12 - Installing the Back Shell onto the Mounting; TOP VIEW
3 MONO MOUNT Invacare® Matrx® MX1 12 Part No. 1171914 3.6 Installing the Back Shell onto the Mounting Hardware 1. If necessary, disengage the outer cover hook and loop strip at the bottom rear of the back (not shown). 2. Loosen the two locking wedge washers A on each side of the rigidizer bracket B ...
Page 13 - Adjusting the Back Angle
3 MONO MOUNT Part No. 1171914 13 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 3.8 Adjusting the Back Angle 1. Loosen the compression bar hardware A . 2. Rotate the back cushion B around the rigidizer bar C to the desired position. 3. Tighten the compression bar hardware to secure the back cushion in position. 4. Verify tha...
Page 14 - Removing the Mono Mount Hardware
3 MONO MOUNT Invacare® Matrx® MX1 14 Part No. 1171914 3.9 Removing the Mono Mount Hardware 1. Open the cushion cover at the bottom of the back cushion (not shown). 2. Loosen the locking wedge washers A on either side of the rigidizer bracket B . 3. Slide the back cushion C upward until the mounting ...
Page 15 - Fixed Dual Mount
4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT Part No. 1171914 15 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 4 Fixed Dual Mount 4.1 Installation Overview Included Items • Back Shell with Foam and Cover • Angle Adjustable Brackets • Band Clamp Assemblies 4.2 Tools Required • Tape measure/ruler • 4mm hex key (provided) 4.3 Before Installation If a...
Page 16 - Installing the Angle Adjustable Brackets onto the
4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT Invacare® Matrx® MX1 16 Part No. 1171914 4.4 Installing the Angle Adjustable Brackets onto the Back Shell 1. Remove any existing wheelchair back, back upholstery or back cane hardware. 2. Remove the four hex screws A and washers (not shown) securing the two backing plates B to the...
Page 17 - Installing the Band Clamps
4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT Part No. 1171914 17 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 4.6 Installing the Band Clamps 1. Install the two band clamps A onto the back canes B of the wheelchair. 4.7 Installing the Back 1. Align and insert the tabs A on the band clamp B with the slots C in the clamp body D . 2. Ensure the band cl...
Page 19 - Adjusting the Back Height
4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT Part No. 1171914 19 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 8. Adjust the back shell J so it is centered between the back canes K . 9. Tighten the eight screws L securing the angle adjustable brackets I to the back shell. 4.8 Adjusting the Back Height 1. Loosen the compression bar hardware A . 2. Ad...
Page 20 - Adjusting the Back Angle and Back Depth
4 FIXED DUAL MOUNT Invacare® Matrx® MX1 20 Part No. 1171914 4.9 Adjusting the Back Angle and Back Depth 1. Loosen the screws A on the side of both clamp bodies B . 2. Adjust the angle adjustable brackets C in the clamp bodies to achieve the desired back angle and back depth. 3. Tighten the screws on...
Page 21 - Quick Release Dual Mount
5 QUICK RELEASE DUAL MOUNT Part No. 1171914 21 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 5 Quick Release Dual Mount 5.1 Installation Overview Included Items • Back Shell with Foam and Cover • Adjustable Mounting Bracket • Band Clamps 5.2 Tools Required • Tape measure/ruler • 4mm hex key (provided) 5.3 Before Installatio...
Page 22 - Installing the Adjustable Mounting Brackets onto; DETAIL A
5 QUICK RELEASE DUAL MOUNT Invacare® Matrx® MX1 22 Part No. 1171914 5.4 Installing the Adjustable Mounting Brackets onto the Back Shell 1. Remove any existing wheelchair back, back upholstery or back cane hardware. 2. Remove the four hex screws A and washers (not shown) securing the two backing plat...
Page 24 - Securing the Clamp Body Assembly to the Back
5 QUICK RELEASE DUAL MOUNT Invacare® Matrx® MX1 24 Part No. 1171914 5.8 Securing the Clamp Body Assembly to the Back Cane 1. Slide the clamp body assembly A to the desired height on the back cane B ( Detail A). 2. Hold the clamp body assembly perpendicular to the back of the wheelchair (parallel to ...
Page 25 - Installing the Back; INSIDE VIEW
5 QUICK RELEASE DUAL MOUNT Part No. 1171914 25 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 5.9 Installing the Back 1. Loosen the four mounting screws securing the adjustable mounting bracket D to the back pan E . 2. Adjust the width of the adjustable mounting bracket so that it aligns with the mounting pin assembly on the...
Page 26 - Adjusting the Back Height
5 QUICK RELEASE DUAL MOUNT Invacare® Matrx® MX1 26 Part No. 1171914 7. Adjust the back position in the slots of the adjustable mounting brackets to center the back pan E between the back canes. 8. Tighten the eight hex screws H securing the adjustable mounting brackets D to the back pan. 5.10 Adjust...
Page 27 - Adjusting the Back Angle and Back Depth; Detail A
5 QUICK RELEASE DUAL MOUNT Part No. 1171914 27 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 5.11 Adjusting the Back Angle and Back Depth 1. Loosen the screws A in the mounting pin assembly of both clamp bodies B . 2. Adjust the position of the mounting pin assembly via the slots in the clamp bodies to achieve the desired b...
Page 28 - Options; Installing/Adjusting the Lumbar Support
6 OPTIONS Invacare® Matrx® MX1 28 Part No. 1171914 6 Options 6.1 Installing/Adjusting the Lumbar Support 1. To access the lumbar support, open the hook and loop fastening strips on the outer cover A at the bottom rear of the back shell. 2. The foam lumbar support B is installed inside the Invacare M...
Page 29 - Installing the Optional Privacy Flap
6 OPTIONS Part No. 1171914 29 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 6.4 Installing the Optional Privacy Flap Privacy flaps A are available (sold separately) for use with all standard sized MX1 backs. All standard sized backs come with a pre-sewn loop strip across the bottom rear of the cushion cover B for installati...
Page 30 - Maintenance; Cleaning
7 MAINTENANCE Invacare® Matrx® MX1 30 Part No. 1171914 7 Maintenance 7.1 Cleaning General Cleaning 1. Wipe the outer cover with a damp cloth when necessary. Laundering 1. Release the hook and loop fasteners securing the back cushion cover. The hook and loop fasteners are located on the top and botto...
Page 31 - Usability Survey
Part No. 1171914 31 Invacare® Matrx® MX1 1. Please indicate your primary involvement with the product (Choose one): ___________________________________________________________ 2. Please indicate which product manual you are evaluating: ___________________________________________________________ 3. E...
