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SPEX CUSHION USER MANUAL

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Cushion Contents

Your Cushion contains the following: 

Description

Quantity

A

Outer cover

1

B

Incontinence cover

1

Foam Unit

1

D

Strategic Positioning 
Base

1

A

B

C

D

Once the user has finished using the Spex Cushion, it must be refurbished if it is issued to 
another user. Below are the strict guidelines for refurbishing the Spex Cushion. Medifab 
takes no responsibility for contamination, cross infection, or damage.

Reissuing to another user

Part

Procedure

Safety check

All components to be checked for signs of stress or cracking.

Upholstery covers

Both the incontinence cover and outer cover must be replaced 
regardless of condition.

Strategic 
positioning base

Ensure each contouring pocket has the correct layers of foam 
pads.

Foam

Foam should be checked for degradation and cleanliness. 

Disposal & Recycling

Your Spex Seating System is manufactured using a variety of materials, of which most 
can be recycled. Once it reaches the end of its life, if you are the legal owner, do not 
dispose of as ordinary household waste but take your Spex system to an approved recy-
cling or collection point, to dispose of according to local laws and regulations. 
Separate collection and recycling of the Spex System when disposing ensures protection 
of the environment and assists with natural resource conservation. 

Summary of Contents for Cushion20170320

Page 1: ...CE This manual contains important instructions that must be passed on to the user of this product Please do not remove this user manual before delivery to the end user SUPPLIER This manual must be giv...

Page 2: ...nt If you misuse your wheelchair or your Cushion you can be seriously injured If your Cushion ceases to function as intended please con sult your authorised Spex seating supplier immediately before co...

Page 3: ...is an excellent candidate for people that are at risk of skin ulcers however no cushion can completely eliminate sitting pressure or prevent pressure ulcers 7 Keep the cushion dry Moisture is a contri...

Page 4: ...cking Upholstery covers Both the incontinence cover and outer cover must be replaced regardless of condition Strategic positioning base Ensure each contouring pocket has the correct layers of foam pad...

Page 5: ...to suit many different postures of persons with disabilities or sitting issues By adjusting the strategic positioning base the cushion surface is contoured to improve overall posture pelvic alignment...

Page 6: ...shion can be wedged to slope to front with cells added at rear and removed at front Management and positioning Build cells up under thighs for enhanced pre ischial support and control Pelvic rotation...

Page 7: ...Position the cushion about forward of the front edge of the seat base pan to protect the user s legs Labels on the cushion and covers show the FRONT The front of the cushion must face forwards at all...

Page 8: ...ay cause harm or pressure concerns to the user Foam Keep dry Check the foam base regularly to ensure good foam consistency If it accidentally becomes wet dry thoroughly before fitting the covers Incon...

Page 9: ...Once your Spex Cushion is set up in an optimal position use the below chart to record the number of contouring cubes in each cell Mark unused unavailable cells below with an X Assessment Date Clinicia...

Page 10: ...ommended for transport in a vehicle Eg Vigour Lo and Vigour Mid back supports Assembly Use Maintenance Limitations Adjustments to the set up of the wheelchair must only be carried out by a qualified t...

Page 11: ...heelchair components The junction of the shoulder belt and pelvic belt of three point belt restraints should be located near the hip opposite the shoulder over which the diagonal belt crosses and not...

Page 12: ...to the manufacturer s instructions 5 The Spex seating system must only be used as indicated in this user manual 6 Both pelvic and shoulder belt restraints as a part of a complete Wheelchair Tie down...

Page 13: ...Have energy absorbing padding placed between the back edge of the tray and the wheelchair occupant 11 Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the seating system structure parts or components...

Page 14: ...nstalled correctly Refer to the appropriate section for correct backrest hardware mounting instructions 17 If the wheelchair is being transported whilst unoccupied the wheelchair must still be secured...

Page 15: ...arge This warranty does not apply to general wear and use including punctures tears or burns nor to the cushion s removable outer cover Claims and repairs should be processed through the nearest autho...

Page 16: ...bH Helmholtzstr 2 9 10587 Berlin Germany Tel 49 30 318045 51 Medifab Ltd Phone 64 3 307 9790 Fax 64 3 307 2820 fasterresults spexseating com www spexseating com 32 Detroit Drive Rolleston 7675 New Zea...

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