Vicair Active O2, User Manual

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All covers: Machine washable. Covers comply
with CAL117.
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
A Vicair wheelchair seat cushion may only be
used as a wheelchair seat cushion. The use of
this product in any other way, is considered to be
misuse. Vicair B.V. cannot be held responsible
for damage caused by misuse, improper use or
negligence. Make sure that you read and
understand this manual completely.
Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to install the
Vicair Vector O2 under direct supervision of a
therapist or Assistive Technology Professional.
Warning! Your tailbone and pelvic bones should
not touch the bottom of the cushion. Checking
for “bottoming out” should be done during first
use and after adjustments to the cushion filling.
Warning! Check your skin regularly for redness,
especially during the first few days. If redness
occurs and does not disappear after 15 minutes,
consult your therapist or Assistive Technology
Professional.
Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to adjust the
filling grade under the direct supervision of your
therapist or Assistive Technology Professional.
Warning! In case of soiling with body fluids, and
when transferring the product to another user,
the product must be disinfected to avoid cross
contamination.
Warning! Every three months, check the product
for wear and deflated cells. In case of serious
damage, or a large number of deflated cells, do
not continue to use the product. Consult your
Assistive Technology Professional.
Caution! Do not use or leave the product close
to a naked flame or a high temperature heat
source.
Caution! Do not steam clean or autoclave the
product. The product cannot withstand
excessive heat or pressure. When the given
cleaning instructions are not followed, it is very
likely that the product and/or the product’s cover
will age more rapidly.
Caution! Do not use aggressive or abrasive
cleaners, or sharp objects to clean the cushion.
Caution! Do not place the topside of the Vicair
O2 cushion against the glass of the washer door.
Caution! Make sure the cushion cannot interfere
with the wheel spokes.
Caution! Excessive washing may influence the
aging of this product.
Notice! Filling grade may slightly deviate from
default (see product label).
INSTALLATION
Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to install the
Vicair Vector O2 under direct supervision of a
therapist or Assistive Technology Professional.
Caution! Make sure the cushion cannot interfere
with the wheel spokes.
Notice! Always use cushion with cover.
Notice! Make sure that the wheelchair seat is
clean and degreased.
Tip: When you prefer not to use the hook and
loop, you can remove the hook strips. Note that
the loop strips confected to the bottom of the
cushion and/or cushion cover cannot be
removed.
Perform the following steps when installing the
Vicair Vector O2
• Check cushion size. Width of the cushion and
seat should match. When the cushion rests
against arm supports or side-guards, the width
may be up to 2,5 cm (1”) wider. Depth of the
cushion and seat should match.
• Check if the size of the cover matches the
size of the cushion.
• Remove the hook strips from the bottom of
the cushion. Note that the loop strips
confected to the bottom of the cushion