Intended Use; Contraindications; Safety Instructions - Jay Spex Coussin Flex Manuel De L'utilisateur

FLEX CUSHION USER MANUAL

Intended Use

Spex Seating is intended for users (disabled and/or discomforted) that require specific postural and
positioning support to provide comfort for body function in a sitting posture on wheelchairs for daily
activities and for transportation in vehicles. It is designed with ergonomic adjustments to provide
improved personal body-posture conditions and/or to help prevent/reduce physical problems associated
with sedentary work or activities.

Contraindications

1.
Use of Spex Wheelchair seating products may affect the center of gravity causing the Wheelchair
to tip, potentially causing injury. Always judge the need for anti-tippers or amputee axle adapter
brackets to be added to the Wheelchair to increase stability.
2.
Check regularly for for skin redness and that pressure spots are not developing. If your skin develops
redness, stop using the product and consult your doctor or therapist.

Safety Instructions

To avoid injury, read, understand and follow all instructions and warnings in this manual before installing
and using the Flex Cushion. There are hazards associated with the use of wheelchairs and adaptive equip-
ment. If you misuse your wheelchair or your Cushion you can be seriously injured. If your Cushion ceases to
function as intended, please consult your authorized Spex seating supplier immediately before continuing
to use. Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to this product should be reported to Spex Ltd.
Flex Cushion meets the requirements of ISO 7176-16; wheelchairs - resistance to ignition of postural sup-
port devices. The cover and foam meet the flammability requirements of California Technical Bulletin 117.
In rare cases the fabrics used in this product may cause a skin irritation for people with sensitive skin. If you
experience any reddening or itching of the skin consult with your health care professional.
Disclaimer: Spex takes no responsibility as to the therapeutic effectiveness of our products. Our claims
relate to the ability of the products to provide safe and reliable positioning and seating on the equipment
onto which they are installed.
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