VICAIR HYGIENE Cushions Machine Washable User Manual
- June 2, 2024
- VICAIR
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VICAIR HYGIENE Cushions Machine Washable
VICAIR® HYGIENE USER MANUAL
For more information or to (re)order manuals, contact your country’s
distributor.
Go to vicair.com for distributor information.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying the Vicair Hygiene cushion. The Vicair Hygiene is a seat cushion for use in shower and commode chairs that provides a high level of skin protection for wheelchair users with a high risk of developing pressure ulcers. It is also a high performance addition to a pressure ulcer treatment plan (stage I-IV).
INDICATIONS
The cushion is used to provide a high level of skin protection, comfort and
a stable body position.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
When used as intended, there are no known contraindications.
MAIN COMPONENTS
A. Vicair Hygiene
B. Fixation straps
C. SmartCells™
D. User manual
GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Size: One size
Used materials: All latex free
Top: Fluid-resistant polyurethane coated polyester fabric
Bottom: Knitted polyester mesh fabric.
Filling: Air-filled Smart Cells with low friction coating
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Warning!
- Vicair recommends to install the Vicair Hygiene under the direct supervision of your therapist or assistive technology professional. Vicair BV cannot be held responsible for damage caused by misuse, improper use or negligence.
- 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.
- Check your skin regularly for redness, especially during first use. If redness occurs and does not disappear after 15 minutes, do not continue to use the cushion. Consult your therapist or assistive technology professional.
Caution!
- Do not use or leave the product close to a naked flame or a high temperature heat source.
- Do not dry clean, steam clean or autoclave the cushion.
- Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaners, or sharp objects to clean the cushion.
- Do not place the topside of the cushion against the glass of the washer door.
Warning! Check your cushion every three months 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 assistive technology professional.
INSTALLATION
These steps correspond to the installation images 1-3 – page 2
- Place the cushion on the shower or commode chair (see figure 1).
- Check if the cushion fits the dimensions of the shower or commode chair and make sure the opening in the cushion corresponds to the opening in your seat (see figure 2).
- Put the fixation straps (4x) around the canes of your chair, close the buckles and tighten the straps (see figure 3).
USE
- This Vicair product is ready for use.
- Dry your cushion after each use by tumble drying your cushion on air only setting. Or remove excessive water by spin drying your cushion and hang dry your cushion.
Conditions for use and storage
User weight:
Minimum: 15 kg / 33 lbs,
maximum: 250 kg / 551 lbs
Temperature:
Minimum: -20 °C / 4 °F,
maximum: 55 °C / 131 °F
Use at high altitude
Notice! Vicair recommends not to use the cushion above 2400 m (8000 ft)
above sea level or below 50m (164 ft) below sea level.
Re-use – Transferring the product to another user
The product has to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before another person
is allowed to use it. See chapter ‘Maintenance and cleaning’ for instructions.
Notice! Make sure the product is correctly adjusted to the other chair.
Disposal
The 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
Cleaning the Vicair Hygiene
Your Vicair Hygiene cushion can be machine washed at 60 °C/140 °F using an
anti-crease cycle and mild antibacterial detergent. You do not need to remove
the SmartCells before putting the cushion into the washing machine. Do not
load the machine with more than half of its maximum load weight. Spin speed
should be reduced. When using a machine with agitator, make sure that the
cushion can move freely within the drum. Do not use any chlorine bleach! Dry
your cushion after each use and after washing by tumble drying your cushion on
air only setting. Or remove excessive water by spin drying your cushion and
hang dry your cushion.
Disinfecting your Vicair Hygiene
Warning! After washing spray your cushion with a disinfectant. Bend
compartments outwards to make sure the spray gets into the gaps.
REPORTING OF SERIOUS INCIDENTS
Serious incidents from use of Vicair products should be reported to the
manufacturer and the relevant competent authority.
WARRANTY
Vicair offers a limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 24 months after the original date of purchasing. For general warranty conditions see our website www.vicair.com
Any questions?
Contact Vicair B.V. at info@vicair.com or contact
your country’s Vicair distributor.
Vicair B.V.
Bruynvisweg 5
1531 AX Wormer
The Netherlands
info@vicair.com
www.vicair.com
References
- Wheelchair Cushions high quality - Vicair - optimal protection and comfort
- Wheelchair Cushions high quality - Vicair - optimal protection and comfort
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