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ROHO DRY FLOATATION Wheelchair Cushions Operation Manual
Cushion Adjustment, continued
2. Adjust the cushion:
a. The individual should sit in the chair in
their usual position. The cushion should
be centered beneath the individual.
b. Slide your hand between the cushion and
the individual. Lift the leg slightly and feel
for the lowest bony prominence, and then
lower the leg to a sitting position.
c. Open the valve to remove air,
keeping your hand beneath
the individual’s lowest bony
prominence.
d. Release air until you are barely
able to move your fingertips.
e. Close the valve.
f. Repeat cushion adjustment for all
valves.
g. To adjust the QUADTRO SELECT Cushion or the CONTOUR SELECT Cushion
to accommodate a fixed pelvic obliquity or a fixed posterior pelvic tilt:
The individual should sit in their normal position
while the air transfers through the ISOFLO Memory
Control. When the air transfer is complete, push
the red knob toward the locked position. Check
each compartment of the cushion to ensure a
Proper Cushion Inflation Setting.
Note:
See the next page for instructions on adjusting the QUADTRO SELECT
Cushion to correct a flexible pelvic obliquity or a flexible posterior pelvic tilt.
The seated
figure shows
product
orientation.
A
B
Proper Cushion Inflation Setting:
A) sink down into the cushion and B) “float”
above the cushion base.
1/2" - 1" (1.5 cm - 2.5 cm)
recommended distance between the
individual and the seating surface.
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Note for Dual Compartment Cushions:
For individuals with a pelvic obliquity,
first adjust the side with the deepest bony prominence. For front-to-back
positioning, adjust the rear section first. Always re-check adjustment for each
section.
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