SPEX Flex Cushion, Installation & User Manual

Page 1: ...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 given...

Page 2: ...05 FLEX CUSHION USER MANUAL 2 WWW SPEXSEATING COM...

Page 3: ...to determine if the Flex Cushion is appropriate for the user Flex Cushion is an excellent choice for individuals who Have symmetrical or asymmetrical limited hip flexion Have internal hip rotation wit...

Page 4: ...positioning and seating on the equipment onto which they are installed Environment Moisture Keep your Cushion dry at all times as contact with water or excess moisture could cause deg radation to the...

Page 5: ...er set up and continued maintenance the Flex Cushion is an excellent candidate for people who are at risk of skin breakdown however no Cushion can completely eliminate sitting pressure or prevent pres...

Page 6: ...no responsibility for the effectiveness of the disinfecting process Re issuing to Another User Part Procedure Safety check All components to be checked for signs of stress or cracking Upholstery cove...

Page 7: ...ic alignment sitting ability comfort and pressure reduction Due to the adjustable nature of the Flex Cushion we recommend initial assessment configuration of the Cushioniscarriedoutwithoutthecovers Ha...

Page 8: ...he abduction cover is placed over the wedges and the abduction wedge is securely attached to the Cushion covers Wind sweeping and Asymmetrical Abduction Internal and External Rotations Pelvic rotation...

Page 9: ...exion posterior pelvic tilt The front wedges can be added or removed to accommodate flexion or extension Abduction Add remove or trim the abduction wedges to accommodate thigh abduction Wind sweeping...

Page 10: ...inence and outer The abduction wedges are also provided with a cover which must be used if abduction is required from the cushion Once the adjustments are made to the cushion wedges after assessing th...

Page 11: ...y force the user to sit with a posteriorly tilted pelvis If hip flexion or extension is required a long cushion may force the client to sit on the edge where the pivot point is located which is not id...

Page 12: ...ill alter the design and may cause harm or pressure shear concerns to the user Foam Keep dry Check the foam base regularly to ensure good foam consistency If it accidentally becomes wet dry thoroughly...

Page 13: ...e chart below to record the number of positioning pads and wedges in one of the 4 compartments Mark unused unavailable cells below with an X Assessment Date Clinician Name Client Name Notes Cushion St...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...wheelchair 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 no...

Page 16: ...ined according 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 Wheelc...

Page 17: ...oper belt restraint use and Have energy absorbing padding placed between the back edge of the tray and the wheelchair occupant Alterations or substitutions must not be made to the seating system struc...

Page 18: ...occupied the wheelchair must still be secured to the WTORS Children whose mass is less than 48 5 lbs 22 kg should be transferred from their seating system into appropriate child restraint systems int...

Page 19: ...pply to the general wear and use including punctures tears or burns or customer abuse of any of the cushion components Claims and repairs should be processed through the nearest authorized Spex suppli...

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