USER MANUAL
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OPERATING & FIT
TING INSTRUCTIONS
The SafeLife Pressure Reliever® Wheelchair Cushion line is considered a static or non-powered
support surface.
Following these simple fitting steps will improve fit, posture, balance, function
and comfort. It will also optimize the pressure sore prevention afforded by the cushion.
Step 1: Assess Wheelchair Width
Match cushion’s width to wheelchair width. The ideal width allows sliding of fingers, but
not palms between the sides of cushion and frame.
Step 2: Secure Cushion to Wheelchair
Unbuckle safety strap on wheelchair cushion.
Place cushion on wheelchair with safety strap closest to the back of wheelchair.
Attach safety strap around outside back of wheelchair.
Reconnect buckle.
Tighten strap to secure.
Step 3: Hips to Back of Wheelchair
Place hips as far to back of wheelchair as possible.
Step 4: Assess Cushion Length
To provide better leg position, balance and comfort cushion should be within 3 finger
widths from back of knee. If not, try longer cushion. If cushion touches back of knee, try
shorter cushion.
Cushion should not overhang seat or push knees forward.
Step 5: Adjust Footrest Height
Adjust footrests so that legs rest firmly on cushion front.
Step 6: Positioning
SafeLife Positioner and the SafeLife Posi-Pro have built-in positioning features which do
not interfere with transfers.
The SafeLife Standard wheelchair does not incorporate positioning features.
Step 7: Evaluate Posture
The ideal posture for most people has hips and knees at 90° angles.
Step 8: Bottoming Out
The SafeLife Wheelchair Cushion series incorporates high density/ high resilience
polyurethane foam to protect from bottoming out.
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CAUTION:
Weight limits up to 300 pounds can be tolerated on all models up to 20”x18”dimensions.
Weight limits up to 500 pounds can be tolerated on bariatric models with dimensions of
22”x18” or greater.
