Sunrise Medical JAY J2 Installation and operation manual

User
Instruction
Manual &
Warranty
Jay J2 & Xtreme
Cushions

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR JAY J2
AND XTREME CUSHIONS
Caution
Installing a cushion on a wheelchair may affect the center of gravity of the
wheelchair and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards, potentially resulting
in injury. Always assess for the potential need for anti-tippers or amputee axle
adapter brackets to be added to the wheelchair to help increase stability.
All Jay fluid cushions are designed to help reduce the incidence of pressure
sores. However, no cushion can completely eliminate sitting pressure or prevent
pressure sores. Jay fluid cushions are not a substitute for good skin care
including; proper diet, cleanliness, and regular pressure reliefs.
In addition, prior to prolonged sitting, any cushion should be tried for a few
hours at a time while a clinician inspects your skin to ensure that red pressure
spots are not developing.You should regularly check for skin redness.The clinical
indicator for tissue breakdown is skin redness. If your skin develops redness,
discontinue the use of the cushion immediately and see your doctor or therapist.
Do not leave the cushion outside overnight at temperatures below 40° F (5° C).
Allow the cushion to warm to room temperature before using. Sitting on
extremely cold or hot surfaces can cause skin damage.
Avoid sharp objects or exposure to excessive heat or open flame.
Fitting a ressure distributing cushion
Select a cushion to match your hip width when in the seated position.The
cushion length should extend to within 1" - 2" (2.5cm - 5cm) from the back of
the knees. Place the cushion to the back of the wheelchair with the material
identification tags and fluid pad(s) toward the rear.When fit correctly, your hips
should be to the back of the chair.Your ischials (seat bones) should be centered
on the Jay Flow™ Fluid pad(s) in the seat well of the cushion. Proper footrest
adjustment may enhance sitting comfort and help lower peak sitting pressures.
Adjust the footrests so your legs rest firmly but comfortably on the cushion.
Note: Do not use the wheelchair’s seat width as a guide in determining the
appropriate cushion width Improper cushion fit may be detrimental to the
performance of a pressure distributing cushion and its support of the body.
Avoid using the cushion on overly stretched seat upholstery. Stretched upholstery
does not provide adequate support for the cushion and improper positioning
may result. eplace stretched upholstery or purchase the Jay Adjustable Solid
Seat or the Jay Solid Seat insert that is appropriate for the cushion.
Avoid using overly stretched back rest upholstery. Stretched back upholstery
does not provide adequate support for the body and improper positioning
may result. eplace stretched back rest upholstery or purchase a back support
product from Sunrise that is appropriate for you. Contact a authorized supplier
for a free demonstration of these products.

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EASY MAINTENANCE, CLEANING, & ASSEMBLY*
Monthly cleaning and regular maintenance may help extend the life of your cushion.
During cleaning, component inspection is recommended. Check the cover for
tears and excessive wear and inspect the fluid pad(s) for punctures or any other
abnormalities. Check the foam base to ensure that any accessories are still in the
correct position.While checking the fluid pad(s) if you ever feel the fluid is firmer
in one area, simply knead the fluid back to its original consistency and/or call your
local authorized supplier.
* Please refer to your specific fluid cushion section for any additional maintenance,
cleaning, or assembly instructions.
To clean cover
emove the cover from the foam base.Turn the cover inside out, zip closed,
and machine wash in warm water and drip or tumble dry on low heat. No
ironing required.
Note: Do not dry clean covers or use industrial washers and dryers to clean
cover. Do not steam autoclave. Do not bleach.
To refit cover after washing, reinstall any accessory items or fluid pads, then fit
cover back over foam base. Ensure the back of the cover matches up to the
back of the foam base.
Note: If utilized in an institutional setting, write the resident’s name with a
permanent marker on the content label of the covers.This will help to ensure
the return of the covers after washing.
Use only Jay-designed covers on Jay fluid cushions.
egular washing of AirExchange™ or Tritex™ covers will help restore
and improve the breathing and comfort qualities.
To clean foam base
emove the cover, fluid pad(s), and any accessory parts from the foam base.
Wipe with warm water and soap.Wipe off with a clean cloth.
Note: Avoid submersion of the foam base in water.
einstall any accessory items and fluid pad(s), then fit cover back over foam
base. Ensure the back of the cover matches up to the back of the foam base.
To clean fluid ad(s)
emove the cover from the foam base. emove fluid pad(s) and wipe with
warm water and soap.Wipe off with a clean cloth.
einstall fluid pad(s), then fit cover back over foam base. Ensure the back of
the cover matches up to the back of the foam base.
To clean accessory arts
emove the cover from the foam base and fluid pad(s), if necessary, to clean
accessory parts. emove accessory parts.Wipe with warm water and soap.
Wipe off with a clean cloth.
einstall accessory parts and fluid pad(s), then fit cover back over foam base.
Ensure the back of the cover matches up to the back of the foam base.

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JAY®J2 CUSHION - 2100 SERIES MODELS
The J2 Cushion has been engineered to provide a high degree of pres-
sure reduction and postural support with a minimum of maintenance.
J2 Cushion com onents
Jay Flow Fluid pad
Foam base
Velcro strips
Caution
Prior to prolonged sitting, any cushion should be tried for a few hours at a time
while a clinician inspects your skin to ensure that red pressure spots are not
developing.You should regularly check for skin redness.The clinical indicator for
tissue breakdown is skin redness. If your skin develops redness, discontinue the
use of the cushion immediately and see your doctor or therapist.

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Checking for bottoming out on the J2 Cushion
Bottoming out occurs on a J2 Cushion when you displace the fluid out from
underneath your seat bones, which leaves you sitting on the foam base. It
sometimes occurs on very thin individuals, people using recliner wheelchairs,
people who slouch when sitting or if using a cushion that is too wide.
When bottoming out occurs, increased pressure is loaded onto the ischials
and coccyx increasing the risk for skin breakdown.
To check for bottoming out, sit on the cushion without the cover for a minimum
of two minutes.Transfer up and off the cushion (or have someone help you
transfer), trying not to disturb the fluid underneath you. Push down in the
depressions on the pad where your ischials (seat bones) and coccyx (tailbone)
were.You should have to push through at least 1/2" (1cm) of fluid before you
feel the firm cushion base below.
If the cushion is properly positioned and the footrests are properly adjusted,
and there is not at least the minimum 1/2" (1cm) of fluid, the cushion is
bottoming out and should not be used. If you are bottoming out, discontinue
use of the cushion and see your clinician. Usually bottoming out is easily
solved by using fluid supplement pads (part# F119). Call your local authorized
supplier to see if this appropriate for you.
Note: We recommend using a Jay®Adjustable Solid Seat in place of your
wheelchair upholstery or a J2 Solid Seat Insert in addition to your upholstery.
It will optimize the performance of your J2 Cushion and help provide better
positioning for you.
Reassembling the J2 Cushion after cleaning
Follow cleaning and maintenance instructions as described in “Easy
maintenance and cleaning”, then reassemble as follows after cleaning.
Attach the fluid pad to the foam base.Attach the rear three Velcro®strips
first, then the front two Velcro®strips.The pleats in the rear of the pad will
automatically wrinkle the pad for you.There should be plenty of wrinkles in
the fluid pad.This maximizes pressure reduction and helps reduce shearing by
allowing the pad to conform to bony prominences.
Fluid pad
Foam base

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XTREME CUSHION BY JAY - 900 SERIES MODELS
The Xtreme Cushion is designed with the benefits of skin protection in a light-
weight, comfortable and low-maintenance design.The Xtreme incorporates a Jay
Flow Fluid pad, a soft foam base, with an inner moisture resistant cover, optional
lateral thigh supports and an outer cover. For active people, the Xtreme helps to
provide pressure and shear reduction which may help reduce the incidence of
decubitus ulcers. It is comfortable and doesn’t restrict movement, allowing the
user to change positions on the cushion.
Xtreme com onents
Co er
Pocket
(Folds underneath cushion)
Handle
Lateral thigh supports
Tripad
Base with Co er
Caution
Prior to prolonged sitting, any cushion should be tried for a few hours at a time
while a clinician inspects your skin to ensure that red pressure spots are not
developing.You should regularly check for skin redness.The clinical indicator
for tissue breakdown is skin redness. If your skin develops redness, discontinue
the use of the cushion immediately and see your doctor or therapist.

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Xtreme Cushion accessory arts
Each Xtreme includes two lateral thigh supports. The supports are located
in pockets sewn inside the bottom panel of the cover. When positioned
under the front of the foam base, the supports enhance the top surface
contour of the cushion providing lateral thigh support without compromising
softness.This increases the contact with the legs to help control abduction
(separation of legs).
If you do not want to use the lateral thigh supports, unzip the cover and
remove the base and fluid pad, then remove the lateral thigh supports from
their pockets inside the cover. e-insert the base and fluid pad into the cover
and zip the cover closed.
O tional solid seat
An optional half solid seat is available from Sunrise specifically for the Xtreme.
The solid seat fits under the seat well portion of the base only.The solid seat
can help enhance the stability of the cushion, if necessary, without compro-
mising softness under the legs. It is ordered as a modified solid seat, contact
an authorized supplier to order.
Reassembling the Xtreme Cushion after cleaning
Follow cleaning and maintenance instructions as described in
“Easy maintenance and cleaning” then reassemble as follows.
Insert the foam base into the moisture resistance inner cover. Ensure that the
zipper is at the rear of the foam base (the part number tag should be to the
rear of the foam base) where the seat well is located, and the Velcro®is on
top in the seat well.Attach the fluid pad to the inner cover at the seat well
matching all six Velcro®strip locations.Turn the outer cover inside out and
insert the left and right lateral thigh supports into their respective pockets
(if you are using them).Turn the cover to the outside again and insert the
foam base with the fluid pad attached into the outer cover.The lateral thigh
supports should be under the front of the cushion and the fluid pad should
be at the rear of the cushion where the cover zips.The Xtreme components
are labeled with front and rear to help match components for easy assembly.
Co er
Lateral thigh support
Lateral thigh support
pocket inside co er

Sunrise Home Healthcare Group
Mobility Products Division
7477 East Dry Creek Parkway • Longmont, Colorado 80503 USA
[phone] or [phone]
In Canada [phone]
Manufactured under one or more of the following patents plus other patents pending:U.S. Patent #
4,588,229; 4,660,238; 4,726,624; 4,761,843; 4,842,330; 5,018,790; 5,255,404; 5,352,023; 5,362,543;
5,369,829; 5,390,384; 5,395,162; 5,457,833; 5,490,299; 5,397,517, 5,687,436; and other foreign patents.
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JAY J2 & XTREME CUSHION WARRANTY
Each Jay fluid cushion is carefully inspected and tested to provide peak perfor-
mance. Every Jay fluid cushion is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials
and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase, provided
normal use. Should a defect in materials or workmanship occur within 24
months from the original date of purchase, Sunrise Medical will, at its option,
repair or replace it without charge.This warranty does not apply to punctures,
tears or burns, nor to the cushion’s removable cover. Cover warranties against
manufacture defects for 6 months from date of purchase.
Claims and repairs should be processed through the nearest authorized supplier.
Except for express warranties made herein, all other warranties, including implied
warranties of merchantability and warranties of fitness for a particular purpose are
excluded.There are not warranties which extend beyond the description on the
face hereof. emedies for breach of express warranties herein are limited to
repair or replacement of the goods. In no event shall damages for breach of any
warranty include any consequential damages or exceed the cost of non-conforming
goods sold.