Ride
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Custom Cushion 2 Owner’s Handbook
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General Product Safety
Safe application of this product depends upon your good judgment and common sense,
as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare professional and your
attentiveness in following the warnings, notes, and instructions in this manual.
NOTE: We have compiled this manual from the latest specifications and product
information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes
as they become necessary. Any changes to our products may cause slight variations
between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have
purchased. Always contact your nearest authorized Ride Designs supplier, distributor, or
www.ridedesigns.com for the latest literature and information.
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WARNING: Failure to heed these instructions could result in damage to the product or
injury to the user.
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Please read this instruction manual before using this product.
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All Ride Designs back supports and cushions are designed to help reduce the
incidence of pressure sores. However, no back support or cushion can completely
eliminate sitting pressure or prevent pressure sores. Ride Designs back supports and
cushions are not a substitute for good skin care including proper diet, cleanliness, and
regular pressure relief techniques.
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Installing a cushion on a wheelchair may affect the center of gravity of the wheelchair
and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards, potentially resulting in injury. Always
assess for the potential need for anti-tippers or amputee axle adapter brackets to be
added to your wheelchair to help increase stability.
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Improper placement or securement of the Ride Custom Cushion to your wheelchair
may result in injury. Your wheelchair must have complementary hook fastener on the sling
or solid seat to properly secure the cushion.
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Use of the Ride Custom Cushion without all components correctly assembled,
including the cover, base, top foam layer, and any additional accessories may result in
injury to the user.
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The Ride Custom Cushion materials work optimally at room temperature. Do not leave
the cushion in temperatures below 40° F (5° C) for prolonged periods of time.
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Always allow the Ride Custom Cushion to come to room temperature before use.
Sitting on excessively warm or cold surfaces can cause skin damage.
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Wheelchair configuration, and correct foot and back support fit are critical for
successful use of any wheelchair cushion. Failure to properly attend to these items may
result in injury to the user.
Installation and Use Instructions
Preparing the wheelchair for your Custom Cushion
NOTE: If your sling seat has a gap between the Cushion bottom and sling upholstery,
the seat upholstery must be tightened or replaced to eliminate gapping and provide full
support to the bottom of the Cushion.
CAUTION: The Cushion must not extend more than 1" (2.54cm) beyond the front of your
wheelchair’s sling or solid seat.
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WARNING: Use of the Ride Custom Cushion without its cover in place can result in
“bottoming out” resulting in risk for severe injury. Always use the Ride Custom Cushion
with its cover in place.
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WARNING: Failure to accurately assess and adjust the fit of the Ride Custom Cushion
may result in serious injury to the user.
