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ROHO Air Insert Setup, continued
IMPORTANT! Before following these instructions, read the safety information on the previous page. See
also "ROHO Air Insert Placement and Removal" in this manual.
1 Inflate the air insert:
Suggestion: transfer off the air insert before inflating.
a. Locate the inflation valve in the back of the
cover, as shown.
b. Slide the hand pump nozzle over the inflation
valve. Open the inflation valve, at least one full
rotation.
c. Inflate until all of the air cells feel firm.
d. Close the inflation valve completely. Remove
the hand pump. Make sure the inflation valve is
closed.
e. Tuck the valve hose into the fabric panel.
Note: To open, turn the inflation valve at least one
full rotation. The inflation valve will spin freely when
open.
2
Transfer - Warnings:
- Before the user transfers to the cushion, make sure the air insert and the cover are correctly positioned on
the foam base.
- Before performing a Hand Check, the user must transfer to the cushion in their usual sitting position.
3 Perform a Hand Check:
During a Hand Check, you will use the width of the fingers to see if the air cells are properly inflated*. When the
air cells are properly inflated, the user is both immersed in the air cells and supported by the air cells.
a. Slide your hand between the air cells and the user, and feel for the user's lowest bony prominences**.
b. Refer to the Hand Check Guide below to adjust the air insert.
* The recommended distance between the lowest bony prominence and the seating surface is ½ - 1 in. (1.5 - 2.5 cm).
**Suggestion: To help locate the bony prominences while performing a hand check, lift and lower the leg.
Hand Check Guide
Place a hand beneath the
lowest bony prominences (ITs)
and make sure there is at least
½ in. (1.5 cm) of air.
If the air cells are not properly
inflated, add or remove a small
amount of air. Repeat until the
air cells are properly inflated.
IMPORTANT - NO VALVE ACCESS: If the air insert requires adding or removing air, but the type of
wheelchair does not allow access to the inflation valve, the user should transfer off the cushion; add or remove
a small amount of air, as required; then the user should transfer back to the cushion. Repeat until the air cells
are properly inflated.
Inception Operation Manual
Underinflated
7
Open
Close
Overinflated
Proper Inflation
½ - 1 in. (1.5 - 2.5 cm)
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