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FUSION Cushion
IV.
CUSHION ADJUSTABILITY
JAY®
JAY FLUID WITH CRYO
TECHNOLOGY MAINTENANCE
Adjusting through the
Air Insert
The Air Insert version of the Fusion Cushion can be adjusted
at any time through the use of the hand pump (provided)
and release valve on the Air Insert.
Obliquity Pads
Obliquity pads are soft foam supplement pads provided upon
purchase of a Fusion Cushion featuring JAY Fluid with Cryo
Technology or JAY Flow Fluid. To maximize user to cushion
interaction, modifications to posture and seating may be
accomplished in small, incremental changes using these
supplement pads. These small changes may allow the user to
physiologically adjust to the cushion and the clinician to manage
progress sufficiently. Over time, as the user adapts, the pads
may be removed or added to allow for maximum cushion to
user contact. Inserts should only be changed at the direction of
your clinician.
WARNING
Place the JAY Fluid with Cryo Technology,
Air Insert
, or
JAY
Flow Fluid insert
on the inner cover,
making sure that all
Velcro strip locations are aligned. A
misalignment or creation
of an edge could cause an unwanted
pressure point that may
lead to injury.
FITTING A PRESSURE DISTRIBUTING CUSHION
Fitting the cushion
Select a cushion to match your hip width when in the seated
position. The cushion length should extend to within 1"-2"
(2.5 cm - 5 cm) from the back of the knees. Place the cushion
to the back of the wheelchair with the material identification
tags and pressure relieving pad toward the rear. When fit
correctly, your hips should be to the back of the chair. Your
ischials (seat bones) should be centered on the insert in the
pelvic loading area of the cushion. Proper footrest adjustment
may enhance sitting comfort and help lower peak sitting
pressures. Adjust the footrests so your legs rest firmly but
comfortably on the cushion.
Avoid using the cushion on overly stretched seat upholstery.
Stretched upholstery does not provide adequate support for the
cushion and improper positioning may result. Replace stretched
upholstery or purchase the JAY Adjustable Solid Seat.
Reference the Air Insert Owner's Manual Supplement for proper
fitting and set-up instructions.
JAY Fluid with Cryo Technology is designed for users at
high risk for skin breakdown by actively lowering the
seated skin surface temperature for up to eight (8) hours.
Peak performance for this technology occurs at room
temperature and extreme high or low temperatures may
affect the performance of the fluid.
Recharging the JAY Fluid with Cryo Technology Pad
After eight (8) hours of continued use, the JAY Fluid with
Cyro Technology Insert requires a recharge period of 12
hours at room temperature (75 F or 24 C) to reach peak
performance.
Recharge time is dependent on ambient temperature and
may be accelerated with a lower temperature. Sustained
temperatures above 82 F (28 C) will not recharge the
insert.
If the fluid insert remains in use after eight (8) hours or the
insert remains in a sustained ambient temperature above
82 F (28 C) during recharge, the JAY Fluid with Cyro
Technology provides the same pressure distributing and
skin protection benefit of the standard JAY Flow Fluid
without the active cooling benefit.
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