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Fitting a Self Supply Cushion
When fitting a self-supply cushion to a Configura
®
chair, it is important to consider the size of the cushion you are
intending to fit. Below are the sizes of the seat base on the various Configura
®
chairs:
Small
W=18”, D=16”, H=4”
Medium/Medium Low Profile
W=20”, D=18”, H=4”
Large/Large Low Profile
W=22”, D=18”, H=4”
If it is not possible to provide a cushion that is exactly the correct size, it is normally acceptable to use a cushion
size that is within 1-2” of the seat base dimensions.
When fitting a self-supply dynamic cushion, remember that most dynamic cushions have a bolster at the front to
reduce the possibility of the user slipping forward. The Configura
®
chair has an inherent front bolster, so if using a
self-supply cushion with a bolster, the self-supply cushion will fit further back than normal.
There are two ways of fitting a self-supply cushion:
Method 1: Overlay underneath the self-supply cushion
This self-supply cushion fits on top of the overlay so the user is sitting directly on top of the cushion. Try to use a
cushion with dimensions as close as possible to the seat base dimensions.
Method 2: Overlay on top of self-supply cushion
The overlay fits on top of the self-supply cushion in the same way as with the Configura
®
cushion range. Although
the cushion fits better using this method (as the overlay holds everything together) the overlay may affect the
clinical effectiveness of the alternating therapy.
Remove lower backrest cushion
Remove the overlay from underneath the seat base and from the
sides of the cushion
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