Cushion Setup - Permobil ROHO MOSAIC Operation Manual

Cushion Setup

Warnings:
- DO NOT use a product that is underinflated or overinflated, because 1) the product benefits will be reduced or eliminated, resulting in an increased risk to skin
and other soft tissue, and 2) the individual may become unstable and vulnerable to falling. Carefully follow the instructions for inflation, placement and hand
check.
- If the product does not appear to be holding air, or if you are not able to inflate or deflate the product, see "Troubleshooting". Immediately contact your
equipment provider, distributor, or Customer Support if the problem persists.
- When possible, use the hook or loop fasteners to further secure the cushion to the seating surface.
- After setting up the cushion the first time, perform a hand check frequently, at least once a day. When the cushion is used by a different individual or in a
different chair, repeat cushion setup, including the hand check. Follow the instructions in this manual.
Inflate, cover, and transfer.
1
Inflate: Slide the hand pump nozzle over the inflation valve. Open the
inflation valve. Inflate the cushion until all of the air cells feel firm.
Close the inflation valve until it comes to a stop. Remove the hand pump.
Make sure the inflation valve is closed.
Note: To open, turn the inflation valve at least one full rotation. The inflation
valve will spin freely when open.
2
Cover: Place the cushion inside the cover. Refer to the instructions provided with the cover.
3
Transfer:
a. Place the cushion on the chair with the air cells facing up and the non-skid surface of the cover
facing down.
Note: The symbol showing the seated figure on the cover may be used to help orient cushion.
(Fig.1)
b. The individual should transfer to the chair and sit in their usual sitting position. Make sure that
the cushion is centered underneath the individual.
Note: The inflation valve should be in the front, on the left side of the seated individual. (Fig. 2)
Perform a hand check.
4
To perform a hand check, use the width of your fingers to check the amount of air in the cushion. When the cushion has the correct amount of air*, the
individual is both immersed in the cushion and supported by air:
a. Slide your hand between the cushion and the individual, and feel for the lowest bony prominences. Suggestion: To help locate the bony prominences while
performing a hand check, lift and lower the leg.
b. Refer to the Hand Check Guide below to adjust the cushion.
* Recommended distance between the lowest bony prominence and the seat surface = ½ - 1 in. (1.5 - 2.5 cm).
HAND CHECK GUIDE
UNDERINFLATED!
Not able to move fingers.
Not enough air in the cushion.
Risk: Not supported by air.
If the cushion is UNDERINFLATED:
Add some air. Close the inflation valve. Perform
a hand check again. Repeat until the cushion
has the correct amount of air.
ROHO MOSAIC Cushion Operation Manual
OVERINFLATED!
Can move fingers too freely.
Too much air in the cushion.
Risk: Not immersed in the
cushion.
If the cushion is OVERINFLATED:
Remove some air. Close the inflation valve.
Perform a hand check again. Repeat until the
cushion has the correct amount of air.
3
Open
Fig.1
CORRECT AMOUNT OF AIR!
Able to slightly move fingers.
Immersed in the cushion and
supported by air.
If your cushion has the CORRECT AMOUNT
OF AIR, it is ready to use.
Close
Fig.2