Axiom Axiom-G, Axiom-P, Axiom-S Instructions Manual

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Axiom-G, Axiom-P and Axiom-S

IMPORTANT CONSUMER INFORMATION

NOTICE: This manual contains instructions for use with the Ki Mobility Axiom-G, Axiom-P and
Axiom-S foam cushion products. This information must be provided to the consumer of this
product. Do not remove this manual before delivery to the consumer of this product.

Supplier: This manual must be given to the consumer of this product.

Consumer: Read the entire owner’s manual prior to using this product and keep on-hand for

future reference.

NOTICE: Check all parts for shipping damage. In case of damage, DO NOT use. Contact the
supplier or Ki Mobility for further instructions.

Cushion Features

MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT: 350 lbs (158 kilos)

A. Selecting the Proper Seating Product

Ki Mobility recommends that you consult with a licensed clinician (i.e. Physician or therapist)
trained in wheelchair seating and positioning before selecting any seating and positioning product.
This will help ensure you receive the right product for your specific needs. Axiom Seating and
Positioning products should only be installed by an authorized Ki Mobility supplier.

B. Become Familiar with this Manual

Before using this cushion, you and each person who may assist you, should read this entire
owner’s manual and follow all instructions. Review the Warnings often, until they are second
nature to you.

C. Warnings

The word "WARNING" refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death
to you or to other persons.

1. Foam Cushion 2. 4-Way Stretch Cover

3. Front Handle 4. Water Resistant Zipper and Zipper Pull

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D. Check Your Skin Daily

These Axiom Seating and Positioning products are designed to improve pressure distribution and
increase sitting tolerance. Whether the cushion provided will meet your individual needs cannot be
assured in advance. The integrity of your skin can be affected by many aspects of your daily life
and medical condition, including the use of this product. Be sure to follow any skin care regimens
established by your clinician.

Users of this product should make sure their skin is inspected daily for changes. If you see
changes, discontinue the use of this product immediately and consult with your clinician. A key
clinical indicator of tissue breakdown is skin redness. If your skin develops redness, discontinue
the use of this product immediately and consult your clinician. Be especially careful to inspect the
areas related to the bony prominences of the pelvis such as your trochanters and ischial
tuberosities.

WARNING: Failure to perform proper skin inspection or continuing to use a cushion after skin
changes are present can affect your skin integrity, resulting in serious injury or death.

E. General Warnings

WARNING: Do not use or install this cushion without first reading and understanding this
manual. Please contact your authorized Ki Mobility supplier or your clinician if you are unable
to understand the Warnings and Instructions. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or
death.

WARNING: The adhesive on hook and loop closures (commonly known as "Velcro") may
degrade over time and reduce its ability to secure the cushion. This could cause you to fall
from your wheelchair, resulting in serious injury.

WARNING: The installation of a cushion on a wheelchair could affect the center of gravity of
the wheelchair. Changes in your center of gravity may affect your stability in your wheelchair,
resulting in tipping over or falling from your wheelchair which may result in serious injury.
Always review the instructions for use of your wheelchair to see if changes to the wheelchair
may be needed to provide sufficient stability after adding a cushion.

WARNING: The integrity of your skin can be effected by many aspects of your daily life and
medical condition, including the use of this product. Be sure to follow any skin care regimens
established by your clinician. Consumers of this product should make sure their skin is
inspected routinely for changes as directed by their clinician. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.

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F. Protecting Your Cushion

Avoid prolonged exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This may include excessive
exposure to sunlight and temperatures, either hot or cold. This can result in the degradation of the
performance of your cushions.

WARNING: Failure to protect your cushion may lead to changes that can affect your skin
integrity, resulting in serious injury or death.

Although your cushion has been manufactured in accordance with its labeled flammability
standards, you should avoid exposing your cushion to open flames or extreme heat sources such
as a burning cigarette. This may cause your cushion to ignite or emit harmful gases.

WARNING: Failure to protect your cushion from extreme heat may cause your cushion to
ignite or emit harmful gases, resulting in serious injury or death.

G. Obstructions

To ensure your cushion works effectively, avoid obstructions between your bottom and your
cushion. Failure to do so will lessen the effectiveness of the product, potentially causing pressure
points on the skin and body.

WARNING: Pressure points can affect your skin integrity, resulting in serious injury or death.

H. Cover Orientation

Your cushion was designed to be sat on in a specific orientation and it must be placed properly in
your wheelchair with the cover oriented correctly with the foam base. It is labeled to indicate the
proper orientation.

WARNING: Failure to properly orient the cushion and cover can affect your skin integrity,
resulting in serious injury or death.

Set-Up, Adjustment and Care

A. Fitting Your Cushion and Wheelchair

1. Initial Cushion Set-Up Without User in Seated Position

• In determining the right cushion for you, ensure the dimensions are appropriate considering
the width and length of your wheelchair sling or seat pan. If you are unsure, consult your
authorized Ki Mobility supplier or your clinician.

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• Place the cushion in the chair with the material identification tags facing the rear of the chair
and the cushion handle oriented toward the front of the chair. The non-skid texture should
be facing the seat sling or seat pan on your wheelchair.

• It is important that during normal use the cushion is retained in the wheelchair. It is also
important that the cushion is not displaced during transfers that might cause you to slip or
fall. Your cushion has hook and loop closures and a non-skid bottom to facilitate retention
in a wheelchair. Ensure the cushion hook and loop closures align and mate with the
wheelchair hook and loop closures. If your wheelchair sling or seat pan does not have hook
and loop closures, or they do not align with the cushion, you should consult your
authorized Ki Mobility supplier or your clinician to ensure the cushion is appropriate.

WARNING: Failure to properly select a cushion that fits your wheelchair can affect your skin
integrity which can result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: Failure to properly orient the cushion and cover can affect your skin integrity
which can result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: Failure to properly select the cushion and cover that can be retained in the
wheelchair can cause you to fall from your wheelchair, resulting in serious injury.

WARNING: Avoid using the cushion on overly stretched seat sling upholstery. Stretched
upholstery does not provide adequate support for the cushion and improper positioning may
result. This can affect your skin integrity, resulting in serious injury or death.

2. Wheelchair Set-Up and Adjustment for your Cushion

a. Ensure hips are placed properly in the back of the wheelchair and cushion as directed by

your authorized Ki Mobility supplier or your clinician.

b. Ensure your footrests are adjusted to the proper height, as directed by your authorized

Ki Mobility supplier or your clinician.

c. Ensure your back support is properly positioned and adjusted for your seated posture,

as directed by your authorized Ki Mobility supplier or your clinician.

WARNING: Failure to ensure that the wheelchair is properly adjusted for use with the cushion
can affect your skin integrity, resulting in serious injury or death.

Hook and Loop Closures

(Bottom of Cushion)

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B. Maintenance

Regular cleaning and maintenance may help extend the life of your cushion. You should inspect
your cushion weekly. During cleaning, component inspection is recommended.

1. Check Cover for Tears and Excessive Wear

a. Remove cover and check for abnormalities (inside and out).

b. Check the foam base for breakdown or degradation.

WARNING: If you find any abnormalities, such as the foam breaking down, discontinue the
use of this product immediately and consult with your authorized Ki Mobility supplier or
clinician. Failure to do so can affect your skin integrity, resulting in serious injury or death.

C. Cleaning

1. Cleaning the Cover

a. Remove the outer cover from the foam base and zip closed.

b. Machine wash in warm water and tumble dry - no heat. Do not iron. Note - Do not dry

clean covers or use industrial washers and dryers to clean cover. Do not steam auto­clave. Do not bleach.

c. To refit cover after washing, 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 residents name with a permanent marker on the content label of the cover. This
will ensure the return of the correct cover to its matching cushion after washing.

2. Cleaning the Foam Base

a. Remove the outer cover from the foam base and wipe lightly with a damp cloth. Do not

use soap. Do not submerge in water. Wipe off with a clean cloth.

b. Let your cushion completely air-dry before reassembly.

D. Reassembling Your Axiom Cushion After Cleaning

1. After Proper Cleaning and Maintenance

a. Insert the foam base into the cover with the label down and the zipper to the rear of the

cushion.

b. Close the zippers on your cushion ensuring that the zipper-pulls end up closed with the

pull tucked into the zipper pocket cover. Check that the serial and regulatory tags are at
the rear of the foam base.

Foam Cushion

Cover

Assembled
Cushion

Zipper fully
closed and
zipper-pull
tucked into
cover.