Vicair VECTOR O2 Manuel De L'utilisateur page 4

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 Vector O2 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 and after adjustments to the
cushion filling.
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! Vicair B.V. recommends to adjust the
filling grade under the direct supervision of your
therapist or technical advisor.
Warning! No testing data is currently available
about the safe use of Vicair wheelchair cushions
in motor vehicles. Therefore we do not
encourage using the wheelchair 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.
Caution! Do not use or leave the product close
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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 Vector O2 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
and/or cushion cover cannot be removed.
Perform the following steps when using
the O2 Top Cover
These steps correspond to the installation
images on the quick installation guide:
• Check cushion size.
Width (X) of the cushion and seat should
match. When the cushion rests against
armrests or side-guards, the width may be
up to 2,5 cm (1") wider. Depth (Y) of the
cushion and seat should match.
• Check if the size of the cover matches the
size of the cushion.
• Remove protective backing tape from self-
adhesive Velcro strips attached to the
bottom of the cushion.
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