Intended Use - Sunrise Medical JAY Lite User Instruction Manual

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WARNING!
• Installing a cushion on a wheelchair may affect the centre
of gravity of the wheelchair and may cause the wheelchair
to tip backwards, potentially resulting in injury.
• Always assess for the potential need for anti-tippers
or amputee axle adapter brackets to be added to the
wheelchair to help increase stability.
All Jay cushions are designed to help reduce the incidence
of decubitus ulcers. However, no cushion can completely
eliminate sitting pressure or prevent pressure sores. Jay
cushions are not a substitute for good skin care including;
proper diet, cleanliness and regular weight transfers. In
addition, prior to prolonged sitting, any cushion should be tried
for a few hours at a time while a clinician inspects your skin to
ensure that red pressure spots are not developing.
You should regularly check for skin redness.The clinical
indicator for tissue break down is skin redness. If your
skin develops redness, discontinue the use of the cushion
immediately and see your doctor or therapist.
Avoid sharp objects or exposure to excessive heat or open
flame.

INTENDED USE

The Jay Lite is intended to provide the benefits of skin
protection in a lightweight, comfortable and low-maintenance
design. The Jay Lite incorporates a reticulated foam pad and
an Olilex foam base with a microclimatic outer cover. The Jay
Lite helps to provide pressure and shear reduction which may
help reduce the incidence of decubitus ulcers. It is comfortable
and doesn't restrict movement, allowing the user to change
positions on the cushion.
The Jay Lite cushion can be used in any wheelchair, provided
that there are the proper means of attachment (Velcro strips),
as well as outside a wheelchair.
The maximum user weight for this product is 150 kg.
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JAY LITE COMPONENTS
Reticulated
Foam Pad
Pelvic Loading Area
FITTING A PRESSURE DISTRIBUTING 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 pelvic
loading area toward the rear. When fitted correctly your hips should
be to the back of the chair. Your ischials (sitting bones) should be
centered 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 thighs rest firmly but
comfortably on the cushion.
NOTE: Do not use the wheelchair's seat width as a guide in
determining the appropriate cushion width. Improper cushion fit may
be detrimental to the performance of a pressure distributing cushion
and its support of the body.
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.
Avoid using overly stretched backrest upholstery. Stretched back
upholstery does not provide adequate support for the body and
improper positioning may result. Replace stretched backrest
upholstery or purchase a back support product from Sunrise that
is appropriate for you. Contact an authorized supplier for a free
demonstration of these products.
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JAY LIT E
Cover
Foam base
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