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SPEX CUSHION USER MANUAL
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Compatibility
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The Spex Cushion has been designed to be compatible with most wheelchairs.
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The Spex cushion must have a solid base to install to - such as a solid seat base pan
or cushion rigidiser, which provides more stability to the user.
Warning
RISK OF ACCIDENT, INJURY, PAIN OR DEATH IF WARNINGS ARE NOT HEEDED
Seek assistance if you are uncertain about any of the following points
1. Installing a cushion on a wheelchair may disturb the wheelchair’s centre of gravity and cause the wheelchair to tip
backwards and cause harm or death. Check if anti-tippers or other adaptations need to be added to the wheelchair
to help increase stability.
2. Installation and adjustment of your Spex cushion must only be performed by
a) An authorized Spex distributor or technician
b) A qualified healthcare professional who has undergone appropriate biomechanical training
3. The Spex cushion must have a solid base to install to. A solid seat base pan will provide more stability to the user
(the cushion won’t sag).
4. This cushion must be trialled first to determine it is effective to meet the needs of the user. The clinician must
inspect the user’s skin to ensure that red pressure spots are not developing.
5. The user and/or carers should regularly check for skin redness or tissue breakdown. If redness develops, discontinue
the use of the cushion immediately and consult your doctor or therapist. The cushion can be reconfigured for better
positioning.
6. With proper set-up and continued maintenance, the Spex cushion is an excellent candidate for people that are at
risk of skin ulcers; however no cushion can completely eliminate sitting pressure or prevent pressure ulcers.
7. Keep the cushion dry. Moisture is a contributing factor to causing pressure ulcers.
8. We recommend the user to have a good diet and have regular pressure relieving exercises/therapy to help prevent
pressure ulcers.
9. Do not leave the Spex cushion outside overnight or at temperatures below 5° C/40° F. The Spex cushion should be
room temperature before sitting on.
10. Avoid sharp objects or exposure to excessive heat or open flame.
11. The Spex cushion has been specifically designed as a cushion for users in mobility wheelchairs. Do not use the
cushion in any way not described and never modify the cushion.
12. Never use the cushion without its cover. Care should be exercised near open flame or burning cigarettes. Using the
cushion without its cover increases the risk of flammability and skin damage.
13. Never use the cushion without the incontinence cover. Failure to do so will reduce the life of the cushion.
Environment
Moisture:
Keep your Cushion dry at all times, as contact with water or excess moisture
could cause degradation to the functionality of your Cushion, or potential failure. If your
Cushion becomes damp or wet, thoroughly wipe with a dry cloth as soon as possible.
Do not use your Cushion in a showering or pool facility.
Temperature:
Your Cushion may not function as intended when used at extreme
temperatures. Keep the Cushion away from sources of extreme heat or extreme cold to
avoid change in functionality of the foam.
Dirt:
Small particles such as dust, dirt and sand may restrict optimum functionality.
Regularly wash your Cushion cover to ensure no build-up occurs.