Invacare® Pro-tech Wheelchair Back System - The Helpful Hand

®Invacare ® Pro-tech Wheelchair Back SystemThe Invacare ® Pro-tech Wheelchair Back System delivers a range of products individuallydesigned to promote good posture and provide exceptional user comfort.The Invacare ® Pro-tech System enables a wide range of posterior, anterior, lateral and angleadjustment to be facilitated, allowing accommodation for growth and individual user needs. TheSystem can be applied to a wide range of wheelchair frames and can be used separately or inconjunction with the drop seat board and other accessories to create a full seating system specificto individual clients’ needs.NEW

Standard FeaturesIncreased StabilityThe Invacare ® Pro-tech BackSystem offers increased trunkand pelvic stability. This allows forimproved positioning and posture.Castellated Foam Back SupportBackrest features a high qualitycastellated foam support. Thecastellations facilitate good aircirculation, reducing the build of heatand moisture, promoting user comfort.Deep Contour Upgrade KitavailableLumbar Pad supplied asstandardFacilitates increased comfort andpositioning in the lumbar region.Available in Standard and TallBack ShellsThe Back Shells are available inStandard and Tall, offering a moreversatile range.L-BracketsFitted as standard with theInvacare ® Pro-Tech WheelchairBack System.Easy Clamps Securing Clips• Secures the Back Shell and DropSeat Board, ensuring exactpositioning every time.• Easy Clamps snap on, then closeto secure.• Easy to release.VERSALock Securing ClipsDesigned to secure the Back Shelland Drop Seat Board, ensuringexact positioning every time.TensionHook Hardware• Fitted to L-Bracket hardwaresecured to the Pro-tech Back Shell.• TenshionHooks snap securely ontochair rails, ensuring easy installationand removal.• Highly durable.

OptionsSlimline HeadrestThin oval shaped pad covered with1.3 cm medium foam for discreteposterior support.Soft Headrest PadSoft headrest pad offeringadditional comfort and support.Occipital Headrest PadThe base of this headrest is curvedto provide comfortable support tothe occipital area of the skull, whilstoffering some lateral head support.Invacare ® Pro-Tech Wheelchair Back SystemsTripad HeadrestFeatures an adjustable lateralsupport, which facilitates specifichead positioning.Standard Rock and RollHeadrest StemAllows a good range of fore andaft adjustment, whilst retainingstrength and maintaining theadjusted position.Flip-Down Rock and RollHeadrest StemFeatures a flip-down functionand self-locking re-engagementmechanism.POSAlink StemMulti-adjustable, enablingpositioning of the headrest pad.Fixed Lateral BracketsDeliver additional lateral supportfor the user.Lift-up Swing-Away BracketsDesigned to lift up and swing outwith minimal effort, enabling quickand easy transfers.

Options➀➁Push Button Swing-AwayBracketsSimple button-operated swingawaymechanism allows quick andeasy transfers.Lateral Pads‘Traditional’ D shape ➀ for discretesupport or curved ➁, designed toprovide a more contoured fit.Abductor PadsUsed to position the users’ legs outof adduction, for improved postureand stability.Flip Down AbductorMounting BracketTwo options available:• Bracket with standard track7,6 cm• Bracket with extended track12,7 cmKnee AdductorsPositioned at the side of the kneeto provide optimum support.Hip / Thigh GuidesFacilitates good thigh alignment andhelps prevent hip abduction.Shoe HoldersFoot supports are form-mouldedin 5 different sizes.Dynamic High TopsDesigned to provide ankle supportas well as foot positioning.Anti-Thrust HarnessHelps prevent sliding in the seatand can help to control thrusting.Rests on top of the seat under thebuttocks

OptionsThoracic Support HarnessThe straps are designed to bepositioned over the shoulders formaximum comfort and controlwhilst leaving the neck area freefrom obstruction.X Chest HarnessTraditional cross-shaped harnessfor anterior support.Free Form HarnessShaped specifically to providemaximum comfort, for femaleusers.Invacare ® Pro-Tech Wheelchair Back SystemsY-Style HarnessDesigned to support and positionfor spinal / shoulder rotation,requiring the pull and control onone body side only.Dynamic Chest SupportMade from Lycra to provideanterior chest support whilstallowing some trunk movement.Strap RisersDesigned to be fitted to thePro-Tech back shell, facilitatingguidance of harness straps.‘Auto Style’ BeltThis robust and strong single actionrelease is similar to the mechanismused for car seat belts.‘Aircraft Style’ BeltThe large pull lever mechanismmakes it possible for users torelease using only large motor skills.Standard Push Button BeltAlso available in a rear dual pullversion for additional pelviccontrol.

OptionsStandard Squeeze StyleSimple and effective, only requiringthe finger and thumb to enable aquick release.Four Point HarnessProvided with a plastic squeezerelease and a dual central pulladjustment for specific positioning.Technical Caracteristics2,1 kg30 - 61 cmin Frame Size12 - 20 Shell Size- 17.5 stone / 113kg.22 - 24 Shell Size- 30 stone / 190 kgCrash TesttingpassedISO 16840-4andISO 7176-1980° CColourBlackAll information quoted is believed to be correct at time of print.Invacare ® reserves the right to alter product specifications without prior consultation.Warranty:Lifetime on all hardware3 years on all other partsReplacements:All partsProTech - UK - 08/07© Invacare ® International SARL 2007. All rights reserved.InvacarE ® LimitedSouth Road · Bridgend Industrial EstateBRIDGEND CF31 3PYTel. +44 (0) 1656 647327 · Fax +44 (0) 1656 649016E-mail: uk@invacare.com · www.invacare.co.ukINVACARE ® Ireland LtdUnit 5 · Seatown Business CampusSeatown Road · SWORDS · County DublinTel. (353) 181 107 84 · Fax (353) 181 107 85Email: eire@invacare.com · www.invacare.ie