Vicair Academy Twin Mode D'emploi page 4

INSTALLATION
Vicair recommends to install and adjust the Academy cushions under the direct
supervision of your therapist or dealer.
• Make sure that the wheelchair seat is clean and degreased.
• Remove the protective backing tape from the self-adhesive Velcro strips.
• Place the cushion on the seat of your wheelchair and push it down firmly. Make
sure the loop faces down and to the back of your wheelchair (fig. B). To remove the
cushion from the wheelchair seat, simply pull it off the Velcro strips.
• Sit on the cushion for a few minutes, to allow the cushion to adapt to your body
shape.
• If necessary, adjust the footrests of your wheelchair. Your feet should just rest on
them while your thighs are in full contact with the cushion.
When you prefer not to use the Velcro, you can simply remove the self-adhesive
Velcro strips. Note that the strips confected to the bottom of the cover cannot be
removed.
Adjusting the cushion filling
Each Vicair cushion has its own unique filling grade depending on size and model.
If necessary, the filling grade of the cushion can be adjusted by removing or adding
SmartCells™ from the various compartments of the cushion.
You can find the default filling grade on the label that is attached to the inner cover.
Checking for "bottoming out"
Your tailbone and pelvic bones should not touch the bottom of the cushion. Checking
for "bottoming out" should be done during first use and after adjustments to the
cushion filling.
• Check the cushion for bottoming out, after sitting on the cushion for approximately
5 minutes.
• Let your therapist or dealer slide a hand between the cushion and the wheelchair
while leaning forward.
• Make sure the buttocks are supported by at least ca.3cm / 1,2" of SmartCells™.
• Do not use the cushion if bottoming out occurs. In most cases, adjusting the filling
grade of the compartments, or using a different model or size of cushion will solve
the problem.
USE
Checking for redness of the skin
Check your skin regularly for redness, especially during the first few days. If redness
occurs and does not disappear after 15 minutes, do not continue to use the cushion.
Consult your therapist or dealer.
Use at high altitude
Because each SmartCells™ is filled with air, the cushion may behave differently when
used at high altitude or in an aeroplane. Under such circumstances, the cushion's
firmness can be adjusted by removing a few cells from each compartment. Vicair
recommends not to use the cushion above 2400 m (8000 ft) ASL (above sea level).
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