JAY3C Manual Rev.4.0
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JAY J3 CUSHION
WarnIng
The Field variable volume Fluid Pad comes with two
Fluid Supplement Pads as standard and has a blue
urethane cover to differentiate it versus the standard
grey urethane on the Factory Filled Fluid Pad. This
colour difference identifies that the blue fluid pad
comes underfilled in comparison to the grey Factory
Filled pad, and has four velcro attachment points
to attach the standard Fluid Supplement pads for
obliquities, and overfills. To determine how to use the
Fluid Supplement pads, please reference the “Fitting a
Pressure Distributing Cushion” section.
fitting a pressure distributing Cushion
using fluid supplements pads.
Fluid Supplement pads are to be only used with the
Field variable Fluid pad. To determine if you have a
Field variable Fluid pad, unzip the cushion cover and
look at the pad in the pelvic loading area. If the pad
has a blue outer cover, it is a Field variable Fluid pad
and designed to work with Fluid Supplement pads.
Clinicians or therapists should use Fluid Supplement
pads by attaching or removing to the Fluid pad velcro
attachment points located between the folds on the
upper Fluid Pad surface to increase or decrease the
amount of fluid needed.
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” (2.5cm - 5cm) from the back
of the knees. Place the cushion to the back of the
wheelchair with the material identification tags and
fluid pad toward the rear. when fitted correctly, your
hips should be to the back of the chair. Your ischials
(seat bones) should be centered on the Jay Fluid
pad 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.
Use the cushion indexing notches located in the rear
of the foam base to ensure proper alignment of the
cushion to the backrest. This will ensure that the
pelvic loading area and fluid insert are in the right
position for the user. Misalignment of the fluid insert
and pelvic loading area could lead to injury and skin
breakdown.
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.
easy maintenance & Cleaning
Monthly cleaning and regular maintenance may help
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extend the life of your cushion. During cleaning,
component inspection is recommended.
Check the cover for tears and excessive wear and
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replace if ripped, torn or otherwise not fully functional.
Inspect the fluid pad for punctures or any other
abnormalities.
Check the foam base to ensure foam consistency. while
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checking the fluid pad if you ever feel the fluid is firmer
in one area, simply knead the fluid back to its original
consistency and/or call your supplier.
to Clean Cover
Remove the cover from the foam base and turn inside
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out.
Machine wash in warm water and drip or tumble dry on
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low heat.
No ironing required.
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CautIon
Do not dry clean covers or use industrial washers and
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dryers to clean cover.
Do not steam autoclave.
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Do not bleach.
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To refit cover after washing, reinstall the cover on the
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foam base. Ensure the back of the cover matches up to
the back of the foam base.
If used in an institutional setting, write the resident’s
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name with a permanent marker on the content label
of the covers. This will help to ensure the return of the
covers after washing.
Use only Jay covers on Jay cushions. The cover is an
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important part of allowing the immersion into the fluid
insert which redistributes the pressure. Changing the
cover will alter this design and its efficacy.
to Clean foam Base, pla reducer ring and positioning
Components
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Remove the cover, fluid pad and PLA reducer ring (if
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applicable) from the foam base. wipe lightly with a damp
cloth. Do not use soap. Do not submerge in water. wipe
off with a clean cloth. Let it completely air-dry before
reassembly.
Avoid submersion of the foam base in water.
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Re-install the cover over foam base. Ensure the back of
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the cover matches up to the back of the foam base.
to clean fluid pad and fluid inserts (if applicable)
Remove the cover from the foam base. Remove fluid pad
from its foam base and wipe with warm water and soap.
Rinse with a clean, damp cloth, then wipe dry with a clean
cloth.
CautIon
Never submerge the fluid pad in any liquid.
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Avoid harsh cleaning or rough handling as this may lead
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to a degradation of the fluid insert and lead to a leakage.
If at any time the cover, Pelvic Loading Ring, foam
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base, fluid insert or any other component appears to
be wearing or you notice a degradation in the texture,
contact your supplier/Sunrise Medical for evaluation and
further instructions.
