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User Manual for all Spex Cushions (product code begins with '110-')
Revision: Cushion20170320
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installation & user manual
IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION NOTICE:
This manual contains important instructions that must
be passed on to the user of this product. Please do not
remove this user manual before delivery to the end user.
SUPPLIER: This manual must be given to the user of this
product.
USER/CAREGIVER: Before using this product, read
entire manual and save for future reference. Transit
Safety section MUST be read before used in a vehicle.
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- Page 1 User Manual for all Spex Cushions (product code begins with ‘110-’) Revision: Cushion20170320 ® Cushion installation & user manual IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION NOTICE: This manual contains important instructions that must be passed on to the user of this product. Please do not User Name: remove this user manual before delivery to the end user.
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Medifab recommends that a clinician such as an Occupational or Physio Therapist that is skilled in wheelchair seating and positioning be consulted to determine if the Spex Cushion is appropriate for the user. The intended user of the Spex Cushion is a user with postural support requirements. - Page 3 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).
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Page 4: Reissuing To Another User
Base Reissuing to another user Once the user has finished using the Spex Cushion, it must be refurbished if it is issued to another user. Below are the strict guidelines for refurbishing the Spex Cushion. Medifab takes no responsibility for contamination, cross infection, or damage. - Page 5 Adjusting the Strategic Positioning Base The Spex cushion can be configured to suit many different postures of persons with disabilities or sitting issues. By adjusting the strategic positioning base, the cushion surface is contoured to improve overall posture, pelvic alignment, sitting ability, comfort and pressure reduction.
- Page 6 SPEX CUSHION USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Configuring the Spex Cushion Disclaimer: every outcome must be determined on the Images are Indicative only client and based on the clinical evaluation assessment. Moderate positioning and control Either both or each side independently of the cushion can be configured.
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Page 7: Other Configuring Tips
SPEX CUSHION USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Other Configuring Tips Configurations must depend on biomechanical evaluation and assessment. Anterior pelvic tilt: Leave cushion flat or slightly raise front of cushion for neutral alignment of the pelvis and/or promote weight bearing on ischial tuberosities. -
Page 8: Maintenance And Cleaning
This will help to ensure the return of the covers after washing. • Use only Spex covers on Spex cushions. Changing the cover or using different materials will alter design and may cause harm or pressure concerns to the user. Foam •... -
Page 9: Cushion Strategic Base Chart
SPEX CUSHION USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Cushion Strategic Base Chart Once your Spex Cushion is set up in an optimal position, use the below chart to record the number of contouring cubes in each cell. Mark unused/unavailable cells below with an ‘X’ . -
Page 10: Transit Safety
Spex seating system has been designed to accommodate the proper use of vehicle-anchored belt restraints. Spex achieved a rating of Excellent (16 out of 16), for ease of properly positioning a belt restraint, and the degree to which proper belt restraint can be achieved, based on the methods of Annex C. - Page 11 Transit Safety Correct Positioning of Belt Restraints When using the Spex seating system as a vehicle seat, both a pelvic belt restraint and shoulder belt restraint must always be used. To correctly position the belt restraints on the wheelchair occupant, the following must be ensured: •...
- Page 12 ISO 7176-19 and installed, used and maintained according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 5. The Spex seating system must only be used as indicated in this user manual. 6. Both pelvic and shoulder belt restraints as a part of a complete...
- Page 13 SPEX CUSHION USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Warning 9. The Spex seating system must only be used for forward-facing seating in motor vehicles. 10. In order to reduce the potential of injury to vehicle occupants, wheelchair-mounted rigid trays not specifically intended for use during travel in motor vehicles must be: a.
- Page 14 SPEX CUSHION USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Warning 14. Both pelvic-belt and shoulder-belt restraints that comply with WC18 and/or WC19 should be used to limit occupant movement in a crash and reduce the likelihood of occupant ejection from the vehicle and/or injurious contact of the occupant with the vehicle interior.
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Page 15: Warranty
Warranty Each Spex cushion is carefully inspected to provide peak performance and is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, provided normal use. Should a defect in materials or workmanship occur within 24 months from the original date of purchase, Medifab will, at its option, repair or replace it without charge. - Page 16 SPEX CUSHION USER MANUAL WWW.SPEXSEATING.COM Medicept 200 Homer Ave, Ashland, MA 01721 United States 32 Detroit Drive Tel: +1-508-231-8842 Rolleston 7675 Medifab Ltd New Zealand Phone +64 3 307 9790 Fax +64 3 307 2820 BEO MedConsulting Berlin GmbH Helmholtzstr, 2-9 fasterresults@spexseating.com...
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