Vicair Adjuster User Manual

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ADJUSTER

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VICAIR

TECHNOLOGY

The best medium for pressure redistribution is air. Unfortunately, there are a few drawbacks; air is unstable and it tends to leak. Vicair solved these issues when they created Vicair SmartCells.

The unique Vicair air-technology, which uses the small air-filled SmartCells, was developed in cooperation with the Amsterdam

Rehabilitation Centre. It was awarded the Grand Prix at the ‘Salon des Inventions’ in Geneva, Switzerland. Vicair develops and produces

its product line in the Netherlands for customers all over the world.

Unique combination of skin protection and positioning When you sit on a Vicair wheelchair cushion, you are supported by hundreds of SmartCells. The layers of cells inside the cushion compartments move with so little friction that the effect resembles the behaviour of a viscous fluid, slowly adjusting to the shape of your body. Also,

because SmartCells deform individually, they conform to your body’s

contours. The result is superior pressure redistribution. On top of this, the tetraeder-shape of the cells and the design of the cushion compartments make the Vicair cushion ultra stable and prevent the

person sitting on it from sliding forward. As a result the cushion reduces shear forces to a bare minimum and helps to create and maintain an optimal, functional posture.

Ease of use Vicair SmartCell cushions are extremely user-friendly. The well balanced filling grade ensures that Vicair cushions are ready to use, but if you prefer, you can adjust the cushions to your personal positioning needs by adding or removing SmartCells. The cushion requires hardly any maintenance; there is no need for a pump or any

other accessories and once the cushion is set up, it doesn’t require

daily monitoring. Not only are the Vicair wheelchair cushions extremely comfortable, but they are incredibly lightweight: on average weighing less than 0,8 kg each. This makes them the lightest high performance wheelchair cushions available by far.

The Vicair cushion is always ready for use. Safe, durable and low on maintenance.

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Min. 15 kg Max. 250 kg

Min. -20°C Max. 55°C

+ 2.400 m

- 50 m

Min. 0% Max. 100 %

Quick Installation Guide

Y=Y X=X

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4 5 6

5 min.

Min. 2,5 cm

Bruynvisweg 5 1531 AX Wormer Netherlands [email protected] vicair.com

070103 REV06/2016

2 cm

15 min.

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e Adjuster is extremely suitable for use with asymmetric body contours and amputations. It automatically manages small obliquities and is individually adjustable to support more extreme asymmetry. When you are looking for a high level of comfort, optimal skin protection and stability: the Vicair Adjuster is always a safe choice. e design of this wheelchair cushion allows total immersion, to redistribute pressure equally. At the same time it prevents you from sliding for ward. As a result the Adjuster oers you optimal protection against skin breakdown.

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

Skin protection / Anti decubitus

Pressure redistribution Shear reduct ion Micro climate cont rol Impact & vibration damping

Positioning

Lateral stabilit y Frontal stability Sliding prevention Allows manual adjustments Allows easy transfers

Maintenance & Safety

Durability Reliability Functionality when misused Low maintenance level Level of hyg iene

Functionality & Application

Comfort Low cushion weight Available size range Maximum user weight Low seat to ﬂoor height Auto adjustments

An individual solution for asymmetry, even the extreme kinds

Total immersion for equal pressure distribution

Prevents sliding while minimizing shear

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Height 6 and 10 cm Average weight 534-769 grams Max. user weig ht 250 kg

USED WITH

Hemiplegia (CVA), amputations, foot propulsion, kyphosis, pelvic obliquity/ tilt/rotation, Spina Biﬁda, spasms, Fibrodysplasia Ossiﬁcans Progressiva (FOP

)

EQUAL PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION AND PERFECT SUPPORT FOR THE ASYMMETRIC BODY

Pre-ischial bar prevents

sliding forward | Converts shear into normal forces

igh support

Total immersion for equal pressure

distribution | Support IT-coccyx area | Managing pelvic asymmetr y.

CUSHION SIZES

Standard On request

Inch 14 15 16 17¼ 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

35 38 40 43 45 48 50 53 55 58 60

17¼

VICAIR ADJUSTER PRODUCT SHEET

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VICAIR

ADJUSTER

USER MANUAL

Dear customer,

ank you for choosing a Vicair® product. We are sure you will appreciate the simplicity, reliability and fantastic eect. 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 Adjuster is a wheelchair seat cushion that provides a very high level of skin protection for persons with a high risk of developing pressure ulcers. It is used to improve the bodyposture of asymmetric persons, to prevent pressure ulcers and to provide comfort and stable body support. It is also a high performance addition to a pressure ulcer treatment plan (stage I-IV).

MAIN COMPONENTS

A Cushion cover B Cushion C SmartCells™, placed in 5 compartments D User manual E Quick Installation Guide

GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Product name: Vicair Adjuster Manufactured by: Vicair B.V., e Netherlands Warranty: 24 months Weight (excl. cover): Smallest size: 0,5 kg

Medium size: 0,8 kg Largest size: 1 kg

Available sizes: See the grid in the back of

the manual Used materials: All latex free Cushion: Polyester fabric with

polyurethane coating Filling: Air-ﬁlled SmartCells with

low friction coating

Cushion Covers:

Comfair Cover: High quality stretchable knitted double face fabric, with a bottom of Polyester fabric with polyurethane anti-slip coating. Incontinence Cover: Elastic fabric, coated with ﬂuid resistant breathable polyurethane, with a bottom of polyester fabric with polyurethane anti-slip coating. All covers: Machine washable. Covers comply with EN1021-1, 1021-2 and CAL117.

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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 Vicair Adjuster 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! 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! 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 and/or the product’s cover will age more rapid. Caution! Do not wash this cushion in a washing machine. Caution! Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaners, or sharp objects to clean the cushion. Caution! Make sure the cushion cannot interfere with the wheel spokes.

INSTALLATION

Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to install the

Vicair Adjuster under direct supervision of a therapist or technical advisor. Caution! Make sure the cushion cannot interfere with the wheel spokes.

Notice! Always use cushion with cover. Notice! Make sure that the wheelchair seat is

clean and degreased. Tip: When you prefer not to use the Velcro, you can remove the Velcro strips. Note that the strips confected to the bottom of the cushion cover cannot be removed.

Perform the following steps when installing the Vicair Adjuster

ese steps correspond to the installation images on the quick installation guide:

• Check cushion size. Width (X) of the cushion

and seat should match. When the cushion rests against armrests or side-guards, the width may be up to 2,5 cm (1”) wider. Depth (Y) of the cushion and seat should match.

• Check if the size of the cover matches the

size of the cushion.

• Insert cushion in cover.

• Pass loop through eyelet in cover.

• Close zipper. Make sure to not damage the

cushion.

• Remove protective backing tape from self-

adhesive Velcro strips attached to the cushion cover.

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• Place cushion by pressing ﬁrmly.

• Sit on the cushion for a few minutes, to allow the cushion to adapt to your body shape.

• If necessary, adjust footrest(s).

Checking for “bottoming out”: 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! Vicair B.V. recommends to adjust the ﬁlling grade under the direct supervision of your therapist or technical advisor.

• Check for bottoming out, after sitting on the cushion for approximately 5 minutes.

• Let your therapist or technical advisor slide a hand between your buttocks and the Vicair cushion while leaning forward.

• Ask your therapist or technical advisor to check if your lowest bony prominences are supported by at least 2,5 cm / 1” of SmartCells™. is prevents them from touching the wheelchair seat.

• Do not use the cushion if bottoming out occurs. In most cases, adjusting the ﬁlling grade of the compartments will solve the problem.

USE

Checking for redness of the skin 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.

Adjusting the ﬁlling grade Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to adjust the

ﬁlling grade under the direct supervision of your therapist or technical advisor.

Ready for use

is Vicair product is ready for use. It has its own unique ﬁlling grade, depending on size and model and automatically manages small obliquities. However – if necessary to support more extreme asymmetry – the ﬁlling grade can be adjusted by removing or adding SmartCells from/to the various compartments. You can ﬁnd the default ﬁlling grade on the label attached to the cushion.

Conditions for use and storage

• User weight: Minimum: 15 kg, maximum: 250 kg

• Temperature: Minimum: -20 °C, maximum: 55 °C

• Use at high altitude Notice! Vicair B.V. recommends not to use the cushion above 2400 m (8000 ft) above sea level or below 50 m (164 ft) below sea level. Because each SmartCell is ﬁlled with air, the cushion may behave dierently when used at high altitude or in an airplane. Under such circumstances, the cushion’s ﬁrmness can be adjusted by removing a few cells from each compartment.

• Air humidity: Minimum: 0%, maximum 100%

Daily ﬂu-up

Vicair B.V. recommends to ﬂu-up your Vicair cushion before use on a daily basis.

Use of Vicair seat cushions in motor vehicles 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. As an alternative for your Vicair wheelchair cushion, the Vicair AllRounder (which can be fastened to the user’s body) can be used if you require additional protection during transportation.

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Re-use - Transferring the product to another user

e product is suitable for repeated use. e number of times it can be used depends on how often and in which way the product is used. e product has to be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, before another person is allowed to use the it. See chapter ‘Maintenance and cleaning’ for instructions. Notice! Make sure the product is correctly adjusted to the other person.

Replacing the cushion cover

Under normal use, Vicair B.V. recommends to replace the cushion cover every year. Replacement covers can be purchased separately.

Disposal

e 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

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 steam clean or autoclave the product. It 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! Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaners, or sharp objects to clean the cushion. Caution! Do not wash this cushion in a washing machine.

Cleaning the Vicair Adjuster

• Cleaning the Vicair Adjuster cushion cover

e cushion cover can be machine washed. Follow the washing instructions on the label attached to the inside of the cover.

• Cleaning the Vicair Adjuster cushion

Do not machine wash the cushion. Do not immerse the cushion in water or any other liquid. Follow the washing instructions on the label attached to the cushion. Remove the cover and wipe the cushion with a damp cloth using a mild detergent. Dicult spots or stains can be cleaned by ﬁrst saturating the spot and then using a soft brush to loosen the dirt, or by machine washing the emptied cushion (remove SmartCells) at 60°C. If it is necessary to remove the cells for cleaning, note the number of cells in each compartment.

Disinfecting your Vicair Adjuster 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. Clean the cushion and cover as instructed above. Preferably use an antibacterial detergent. After cleaning spray your cushion and cover with a disinfectant. Bend compartments outwards to make sure the spray gets into the gaps.

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WARRANTY

Vicair B.V. oers a limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, provided the product has been used normally. Any damage arising from abnormal use, or caused by improper handling, cleaning, or negligence, is excluded from this warranty.

Warranty period

From original date of purchase: 24 months.

Should a defect in materials or workmanship occur within the above mentioned warranty period, Vicair B.V. will – at its own choice – repair or replace the product free of charge. e cushion cover is excluded from this warranty. Remedies for breach of express warranties herein are limited to repair or replacement of the product. In no event shall damages for breach of any warranty include any consequential damages or exceed the cost of non-conforming goods sold.

Any questions?

Contact Vicair B.V. at [email protected] or contact your country’s Vicair distributor.

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Prevention

Serious risk & Ulcer treatment

Increased Risk

Asymmetry*

Extreme

Yes

Mild

Asymmetry*

Instability

Pressure Guide

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the best pressure relief.

2 - Ultra stable

for optimal functional posture & shear reduction.

3 - Lower maintenance

No Pump Puncture Proof

Lightest Temperature Proof

Vector & Vector O2

Low prole (6cm) for

improved positioning, reduced sliding, leg adduction, abduction tendencies and amputees. New Vector 02 is fully

machine washable to 60° &

100% breathable cushion.

Active 6

Low prole (6cm) for active

wheelchair users. Stable

transfers (foam-front)

improved pelvic positioning and sacral immersion

(aircell-rear).

Adjuster 6

Low prole (6cm), ideal for

pelvic obliquity, windswept

hips, restricted hip exion

and punting.

Vector & Vector 02

For improved positioning, reduced sliding, leg adduction, abduction tendencies and amputees. New Vector 02 is fully

machine washable to 60° &

100% breathable cushion.

Adjuster 10

and

Adjuster 12

Suitable for accomodation and correction of the following conditions:

• Pelvic obliquity,

• Scoliosis of the spine,

• Windswept hips,

• Restricted hip exion

• Amputation.

Active 9

For active wheelchair users.

Easier transfers (foam-front),

improved pelvic positioning, and sacral immersion

(aircells-rear).

Liberty Prole

New 2017. Low prole (6cm)

Automatically adjusts to body shape. Includes a stabiliser support to enhance pelvis positioning and stability

Cushion Sizes

(Width x Depth)

Inches 14 x 16 16 x 16 16 x 18 16 x 20 18 x 16 18 x 18 18 x 20 20 x 18 20 x 20 22 x 20 24 x 20 24 x 22

cm 35 x 40 40 x 40 40 x 45 40 x 50 45 x 40 45 x 45 45 x 50 50 x 45 50 x 50 55 x 50 60 x 50 60 x 55

Liberty Prole

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- - -

Active 6

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- - -

Vector/Vector 02 6

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- - - - - -

Adjuster 6

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- - - - - -

Active 9

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Vector/Vector 02 10

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Adjuster 10

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Adjuster 12

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Vicair cushions are also available in custom sizes, for more information please ask.

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The number above refers to the height, in cm, of the cushion.

*For asymmetry adjust cushion as required for user.

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