Vicair Liberty User manual

USER MANUAL

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USER MANUAL
Dear customer,
ank you for choosing a Vicair®product. We
are sure you will appreciate the simplicity,
reliability and fantastic eect. For quick
installation you can use the quick installation
guide provided with your cushion. In addition,
please read and understand this user manual
before use. Save both the quick installation
guide and this manual for future reference.
For more information or to (re)order manuals,
contact your country’s distributor. Go to
vicair.com for distributor information.
INTRODUCTION
e Vicair Liberty is a (wheelchair) seat cushion
for users who require comfort in combination
with a low to medium level of support and
pressure ulcer prevention.
MAIN COMPONENTS
ACushion cover
BCushion
CUser manual
DQuick installation guide
GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product name: Vicair Liberty
Manufactured by: Vicair B.V., e Netherlands
Warranty: 24 months
Used materials: All latex free
Cushion: Polyvinylchloride.
Filling: Air-filled SmartCells™ and
silicon oil
Cushion covers:
Comfair Cover: Knitted elastic polyester fabric,
with a bottom of polyester fabric with
polyurethane anti-slip coating.
Incotec Cover: Elastic fabric, coated with fluid
resistant breathable polyurethane, with a
bottom of polyester fabric with polyurethane
anti-slip coating.
All covers: Machine washable. Covers comply
with EN1021-1, 1021-2 and CAL117.
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
A Vicair seat cushion may only be used as a seat
cushion. e 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 Liberty 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 installation and after that on a regular basis
(at least once a month).
Warning! Do not use as a shower or bath
cushion.
Warning! Check your skin regularly for redness,
especially during the first few days. If redness
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occurs and does not disappear after 15 minutes,
consult your therapist or technical advisor.
Warning! No testing data is currently available
about the safe use of Vicair seat cushions in
motor vehicles. erefore we do not
encourage using the seat 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.
Warning! Do not immerse this cushion in water
or any other liquid and do not wash in a washing
machine.
Caution! Do not use or leave the product close
to a naked flame or a high temperature heat
source.
Caution! Do not steam clean or autoclave the
product. e 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 Liberty 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 cover
cannot be removed.
Perform the following steps when installing the
Vicair Liberty
ese 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.
• Insert cushion in cover. e valve should be
in the front left-corner, facing up. e print at
the bottom side of the cushion indicates the
front.
• Close zipper. Make sure to not damage the
cushion.
• Remove protective backing tape from self-
adhesive Velcro strips attached to the
cushion cover.
• Place cushion by pressing firmly.
• Sit on the cushion for a few minutes, to allow
the air content in the cushion to adapt to
your body shape and weight.
• If necessary, adjust footrest(s).
Checking for “bottoming out”:
Warning! Your tailbone and pelvic bones should
not touch the bottom of the cushion. Checking
for “bottoming out” should be done during first
use installation and after that on a regular basis
(at least once a month).
• Check for bottoming out, after sitting on the
cushion for approximately 5 minutes.
• While leaning forward, let your therapist or
technical advisor slide a hand between your
buttocks and the Vicair cushion.
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• Ask your therapist or technical advisor to
check if your lowest bony prominences are
supported by at least 2,5 cm / 1” of
SmartCells™. is prevents them from
touching the wheelchair seat.
• Do not use the cushion if bottoming out
occurs. In most cases, using a dierent
cushion model or cushion size will solve the
problem.
USE
Warning! Do not use as a shower or bath
cushion.
Checking for redness of the skin
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.
Conditions for use and storage
• Maximum user weight: 150 kg
• Temperature: Minimum: -10 °C, maximum:
50 °C
• Use at high altitude
Notice! Vicair B.V. recommends not to use
the cushion above 2400 m (8000 ft) above
sea level or below 50 m (164 ft) below sea
level. Because each SmartCell is filled with
air, the cushion may behave dierently when
used at high altitude or in an airplane.
• Air humidity: Minimum: 0%, maximum
100%
Use of Vicair seat cushions in motor vehicles
Warning! No testing data is currently available
about the safe use of Vicair seat cushions in
motor vehicles. erefore we do not encourage
using the seat cushion in motor vehicles.
As an alternative for your Vicair seat cushion,
the Vicair AllRounder (which can be fastened to
the user’s body) can be used if you require
additional protection during transportation.
Re-use - Transferring the product to another
user
e product is suitable for repeated use. e
number of times it can be used depends on how
often and in which way the product is used. e
product has to be thoroughly cleaned and
disinfected, before another person is allowed to
use the it. See chapter ‘Maintenance and
cleaning’ for instructions.
Replacing the cushion cover
Under normal use, Vicair B.V. recommends to
replace the cushion cover every year.
Replacement covers can be purchased
separately.
Disposal
e disposal and recycling of used devices and
packaging must comply with the applicable legal
regulation. Ensure the product is cleaned prior
to disposal to avoid any risk of contamination.
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
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.
Warning! Do not immerse this cushion in water
or any other liquid and do not wash in a washing
machine.
Caution! Do not steam clean or autoclave the
product. It cannot withstand excessive heat or
pressure.When the given cleaning instructions
are not followed, it is very likely that the product
will age more rapid.
Caution! Do not use aggressive or abrasive
cleaners, or sharp objects to clean the cushion.
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Cleaning the Vicair Liberty
• Cleaning the Vicair Liberty cushion cover
e cushion cover can be machine washed
inside-out. Follow the washing instructions
on the label attached to the inside of the
cover.
• Cleaning the Vicair Liberty cushion
Wipe the cushion with a damp cloth using a
mild detergent. Do not machine wash the
cushion and do not immerse in water or any
other liquid.
Disinfecting the Vicair Liberty
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. Clean the cushion and cover as
instructed above. Preferably use an anti-
bacterial detergent. After cleaning spray the
cushion and cover with a disinfectant.
WARRANTY
Vicair B.V. oers a limited warranty against
defects in workmanship and materials, provided
the product has been used normally. Any
damage arising from abnormal use, or caused
by improper handling, cleaning, or negligence, is
excluded from this warranty.
Warranty period
From original date of purchase: 24 months.
Should a defect in materials or workmanship
occur within the above mentioned warranty
period, Vicair B.V. will - at its own choice - repair
or replace the product free of charge. e
cushion cover is excluded from this warranty.
Remedies for breach of express warranties
herein are limited to repair or replacement of
the product.
In no event shall damages for breach of any
warranty include any consequential damages or
exceed the cost of non-conforming goods sold.
Any questions?
Contact Vicair B.V. at [e-mail] or contact
your country’s Vicair distributor.
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