• Sit in the wheelchair for a few minutes, to allow the back cushion to adapt to your
body shape.
• With the aid of your therapist or dealer, adjust the filling of the cushion.
Checking for “bottoming out”
Your back and spine should not touch the bottom of the cushion or the sides of
the shell. Checking for “bottoming out” should be done during first use and after
adjustments to the cushion filling.
• Sit with your back against the cushion for approximately 5 minutes.
• Lean slightly forward in your wheelchair seat.
• Let your therapist or dealer slide a hand between the cushion and your back.
• Make sure your back is supported by at least one full layer of SmartCells™.
• Do not use the cushion if bottoming out occurs. In most cases, adjusting the filling
grade of the compartments will solve the problem.
Adjusting the cushion filling
Each Vicair cushion has its own unique filling grade depending on size and model.
If necessary, the filling grade of the cushion can be adjusted by removing or adding
SmartCells™ from the various compartments of the cushion.
You can find the default filling grade on the label that is attached to the inner cover.
Stability
Using the Academy Multi Functional Back may affect the static and dynamic behaviour
of the wheelchair. Check and test the balance and stability of the wheelchair with the
aid of your therapist or dealer.
Checking for redness of the skin
Check your skin regularly for redness, especially during the first few days. If redness
occurs and does not disappear after 15 minutes, do not continue to use the cushion.
Consult your therapist or dealer.
Use at high altitude
Because each SmartCell™ is filled with air, the cushion may behave differently when
used at high altitude or in an aeroplane. Under such circumstances, the cushion’s
firmness can be adjusted by removing a few cells from each compartment. Vicair
recommends not to use the cushion above 2400 m (8000 ft) ASL (above sea level).
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