VICAIR ACTIVE O2
USER MANUAL
Dear customer,
MAIN COMPONENTS
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ank you for choosing a Vicair® product . We
are sure you will appreciate the simplicity,
reliability and fantastic eect. 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 Active O2 is a wheelchair seat cushion
that provides a high level of skin protection for
active wheelchair users with a high risk of
developing pressure ulcers. e Vicair Active O2
allows easy transfers and provides stable body
support, comfort and pressure ulcer prevention.
It is also a high performance addition to a
pressure ulcer treatment plan (stage I-IV).
e Vicair Active O2 cushion is machine
washable without removing the SmartCells! You
only have to take out the foam inlay.
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A Foam inlay with fluid-resistant foam inlay
liner, placed in front compartment
B Vicair Active O2 Cover
C SmartCell liners, placed in four rear
compartments
D SmartCells™
E User manual
F Quick Installation Guide
GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Manufactured by: Vicair B.V., e
Weight (excl.
cover):
Available sizes: See the grid in the back of
Smallest size:
1 kg / 2.2 lbs
Medium size:
1,2 kg / 2.6 lbs
Largest size:
SmartCell liners: Polyurethane coated
SmartCell liner
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Air-filled SmartCells with
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Foam inlay liner: Fluid-resistant
polyurethane coated
Active O2 Cover: Top: Knitted polyester
mesh fabric. Sides:
Polyurethane coated
nylon fabric. Bottom:
Knitted polyester mesh
Covers are machine washable. Covers comply
with EN1021-1, 1021-2 and CAL117.
PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
A Vicair wheelchair seat cushion may only be
used as a wheelchair 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
product 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 and after adjustments to the cushion filling.
Warning! Make sure that your tailbone and
pelvic bones are resting on the rear
compartments with SmartCell liners, not on the
foam inlay.
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.
Warning! Make sure the SmartCell liners are
placed in the correct compartment (see
SmartCell liner label).
Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to adjust the
filling grade under the direct supervision of your
therapist or technical advisor.
Warning! No testing data is currently available
about the safe use of Vicair wheelchair cushions
in motor vehicles. erefore we do not
encourage using the wheelchair 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.
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 will age more rapid.
Caution! Remove foam inlay before washing this
cushion in a washing machine.
Caution! Do not use the foam inlay without the
foam inlay liner.
Caution! Do not use aggressive or abrasive
cleaners, or sharp objects to clean the cushion.
Caution! Do not place the topside of the Vicair
O2 cushion against the glass of the washer door.
Caution! Make sure the cushion cannot interfere
with the wheel spokes.
INSTALLATION
Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to install the
product under direct supervision of a therapist
or technical advisor.
Warning! Make sure that your tailbone and
pelvic bones are resting on the rear
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