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PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
A Vicair wheelchair seat cushion may only be
used as a wheelchair seat cushion. The use of
this product in any other way, is considered to be
misuse. Vicair B.V. cannot be held responsible
for damage caused by misuse, improper use or
negligence. Make sure that you read and
understand this manual completely.
Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to install the
Vicair Liberty Profile under direct supervision of
a therapist or technical advisor.
Warning! Your tailbone and pelvic bones should
not touch the bottom of the cushion. Checking
for "bottoming out" should be done during first
use installation and after that on a regular basis
(at least once a month).
Warning! Do not use as a shower or bath
cushion.
Warning! Check your skin regularly for redness,
especially during the first few days. If redness
occurs and does not disappear after 15 minutes,
consult your therapist or technical advisor.
Warning! No testing data is currently available
about the safe use of Vicair wheelchair seat
cushions in motor vehicles. Therefore we do not
encourage using the wheelchair seat cushion in
motor vehicles.
Warning! In case of soiling with body fluids, and
when transferring the product to another user,
the product must be disinfected to avoid cross
contamination.
Warning! Every three months, check the product
for wear and deflated cells. In case of serious
damage, or a large number of deflated cells, do
not continue to use the product. Consult your
dealer.
Warning! Do not immerse this cushion in water
or any other liquid and do not wash in a washing
machine.
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Caution! Do not use or leave the product close
to a naked flame or a high temperature heat
source.
Caution! Do not steam clean or autoclave the
product. The product cannot withstand
excessive heat or pressure. When the given
cleaning instructions are not followed, it is very
likely that the product and/or the product's cover
will age more rapid.
Caution! Do not use aggressive or abrasive
cleaners, or sharp objects to clean the cushion.
Caution! Make sure the cushion cannot interfere
with the wheel spokes.
INSTALLATION
Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to install the
Vicair Liberty Profile under direct supervision of
a therapist or technical advisor.
Caution! Make sure the cushion cannot interfere
with the wheel spokes.
Notice! Always use cushion with cover.
Notice! Make sure that the wheelchair seat is
clean and degreased.
Tip: When you prefer not to use the Velcro, you
can remove the Velcro strips. Note that the strips
confected to the bottom of the cushion cover
cannot be removed.
Perform the following steps when installing the
Vicair Liberty Profile.
These steps correspond to the installation
images on the quick installation guide:
•
Check cushion size.
Width (X) of the cushion and seat should
match. Depth (Y) of the cushion and seat
should match.
•
Check if the size of the cover matches the
size of the cushion.
•
Insert cushion in cover. The two valves
should be facing up. The foam base is visible
at the cushion's bottom side. The semi-circle
cut out should be at the rear. The print at the
bottom side of the cushion indicates the
front.
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