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Set-Up, Adjustment and Care
A. Fitting Your Cushion and Wheelchair
1. Initial Cushion Set-Up Without User in Seated Position
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In determining the right cushion for you, ensure the dimensions are appropriate
considering the width and length of your wheelchair sling or seat pan. If you are unsure,
consult your authorized Ki Mobility supplier or your clinician.
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Place the cushion in the chair with the material identification tags facing the rear of the
chair and the cushion handle oriented toward the front of the chair. The non-skid
texture should be facing the seat sling or seat pan on your wheelchair.
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It is important that during normal use the cushion is retained in the wheelchair. It is also
important that the cushion is not displaced during transfers that might cause you to slip
or fall. Your cushion has hook and loop closures and a non-skid bottom to facilitate
retention in a wheelchair. Ensure the cushion hook and loop closures align and mate
with the wheelchair hook and loop closures. If your wheelchair sling or seat pan does
not have hook and loop closures, or they do not align with the cushion, you should
consult your authorized Ki Mobility supplier or your clinician to ensure the cushion is
appropriate.
WARNING: Failure to properly select a cushion that fits your wheelchair can affect your
skin integrity which can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Failure to properly orient the cushion and cover can affect your skin integrity
which can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Failure to properly select the cushion and cover that can be retained in the
wheelchair can cause you to fall from your wheelchair, resulting in serious injury.
WARNING: Avoid using the cushion on overly stretched seat sling upholstery. Stretched
upholstery does not provide adequate support for the cushion and improper positioning
may result. This can affect your skin integrity, resulting in serious injury or death.
Hook and Loop Closures
(Bottom of Cushion)
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