USER MANUAL
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VICAIR® ALLROUNDER O2
USER MANUAL
MAIN COMPONENTS
Dear customer,
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 AllRounder O2 is a cushion that is
strapped on to your body. It provides a high level
of skin protection for persons with a high risk of
developing pressure ulcers. is occasional use
cushion is used to provide comfort and prevent
pressure ulcers in situations that don’t allow or
require the use of a wheelchair. e Vicair
AllRounder O2 is machine washable without
removing the Harness base or SmartCells!
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A. Cushion
B. Harness base
C. Waist strap
D. Leg straps
E. SmartCells™, placed in 5 compartments
F. User manual
G. Quick Installation Guide
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GENERAL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Product name: Vicair AllRounder O2
Manufactured by: Vicair B.V., e
Netherlands
Warranty: 24 months
Weight: 0,75 kg / 1.65 lbs (size M)
Available sizes: Small, Medium, Large
Used materials: All latex free
Cushion: Polyester mesh fabric
Cushion filling: Air-filled SmartCells with
low friction coating
Harness base: Polyurethane coated
nylon fabric. With a
polyurethane foam layer
inside, covered with a
knitted elastic polyester
3D mesh fabric.
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PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
e Vicair AllRounder O2 may only be used as
described in this manual. 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! 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 first use, with extra sensitive
skin and/or during extra rough use. ese are all
factors that might aect your skin tolerances. 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! Do not fasten waist strap or leg straps
too tightly. is may cause a reduction of blood
flow and/or discomfort.
Warning! Wear a life jacket when using the
Vicair AllRounder O2 during water sports
activities.
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! 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.
INSTALLATION
Warning! Do not fasten waist strap or leg straps
too tightly. is may cause a reduction of blood
flow and/or discomfort.
Checking the size of the Vicair AllRounder O2
Measure the width of your hips to check if the
size of the Vicair AllRounder O2 matches the
size of your body. When seated, hold a tape
measure horizontally above the widest point of
your upper legs, closely against the front of your
hips. Do not follow your leg contours, keep the
tape measure straight. See Figure 1. Measure
from A to B (or B to A).
Width A to B is:
• < 38 cm / < 15 inch = Vicair AllRounder O2
Size S (Small)
• 38 – 42,5 cm / 15- 16¾ inch = Vicair
AllRounder O2 Size M (Medium)
• 43 - 48 cm / 17 - 19 inch = Vicair AllRounder
O2 Size L (Large)
Figure 1
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If it is not possible to perform the above
measuring method, you can use the size of your
wheelchair cushion as a size reference. See X in
figure 2. Measure the width of your cushion or
check the cushion label to find out the width of
your cushion.
Wheelchair cushion width is:
• < 40 cm / < 16 inch = Vicair AllRounder O2
Size S (Small)
• 40 – 44,5 cm / 16 - 17¾ inch = Vicair
AllRounder O2 Size M (Medium)
• 45 - 50 cm / 18 - 20 inch = Vicair AllRounder
O2 Size L (Large)
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• Transfer from your wheelchair to the Vicair
AllRounder O2 and make sure you are well
positioned.
• Close the waist strap.
• Tighten the waist strap, loosely following the
contours of your waist. Excess waist strap can
be tucked away in the waist strap holders
attached to the Harness base.
• Close the leg straps. You can place the clip at
the leg strap’s end on top of the clip on the
Harness base and press the two together
until they lock.
• Tighten the two leg straps, loosely following
the contours of your legs. e elastic parts
will minimise skin and tissue compression.
Checking for “bottoming out”:
Image 6 - Quick Installation Guide
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.
Figure 2
Perform the following steps when installing the
Vicair AllRounder O2
ese steps correspond to the installation
images 1-5 on the Quick Installation Guide.
Image i (I, II & III) shows how to remove the
Harness base for replacement or for cushion
adjustments (chapter ‘Use’):
• Place the Vicair AllRounder O2 on a solid
surface or a chair. e waist strap and leg
straps should be unbuckled
• 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 1 layer of SmartCells™.
is prevents them from touching the (hard)
surface beneath the Vicair AllRounder O2.
• Do not use the cushion if bottoming out
occurs. In most cases, adjusting the filling
grade of the cushion compartments will solve
the problem.
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Checking for redness of the skin
Image 7 - Quick Installation Guide
Warning! Check your skin regularly for redness.
Especially during first use, with extra sensitive
skin and/or during extra rough use. ese are all
factors that might aect your skin tolerances. If
redness occurs and does not disappear after 15
minutes, consult 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. However – if necessary, 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.
Adjusting the filling grade
Image i - Quick Installation Guide
Warning! Vicair B.V. recommends to adjust the
filling grade under the direct supervision of your
therapist or technical advisor. To adjust the
filling grade first remove the Harness base. See
‘Removing/replacing the Harness base’ for
instructions.
Conditions for use and storage
Caution! Do not use or leave the product close
to a naked flame or a high temperature heat
source.
• User weight:
Minimum: 15 kg / 33 lbs,
maximum: 100 kg / 220 lbs
• Temperature:
Minimum: -20 °C / 4 °F,
maximum: 55 °C / 131 °F
• Use at high altitude
Notice! Because each SmartCell is filled with
air, the cushion may behave dierently 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%
Use during water sports
Warning! Wear a life jacket when using the
Vicair AllRounder O2 during water sports
activities.
Use in motor vehicles
Normal wheelchair cushions can render the
vehicle’s seatbelt system unreliable. e Vicair
AllRounder O2 can be used as a safe alternative
if you require additional protection during
transportation.
Cushion flu-up
Vicair B.V. recommends to flu-up the cushion
part of your Vicair AllRounder O2 before use.
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.
Removing/replacing the Harness base
Image i - Quick Installation Guide
In case the Harness base (or one of its straps) of
your Vicair AllRounder O2 is worn, replace the
Harness base. A replacement Harness base can
be purchased separately. You will also have to
remove the Harness base temporarily when you
need to adjust the filling grade.
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To remove and replace the Harness base,
perform the following steps. ese instructions
correspond to image i (I, II & III) on the quick
installation guide.
• Completely open the zipper following the
bottom of the cushion to detach the Harness
base from the cushion.
• To adjust the filling grade, now open the
cushion’s zipper. Add or remove the desired
number of SmartCells from one or more
compartments and close the zipper. Make
sure that you do not damage the SmartCells.
• Attach the cushion to the (replacement)
Harness base by using the zipper following
the bottom of the cushion. Make sure that
you do not damage the cushion.
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.
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.
Cleaning the Vicair AllRounder O2
Your Vicair AllRounder O2 can be machine
washed at 60°C / 140 °F using an anti-crease
cycle and mild detergent. Close the waist strap
and leg straps before washing. You do not need
to remove the SmartCells or the Harness base
before putting the Vicair AllRounder O2 in the
washing machine. Make sure the topside of the
cushion is not placed against the glass of the
washer door. Do not load the machine with
more than half of its maximum load weight.
Spin speed should be reduced. When using a
machine with agitator, make sure that the
cushion can move freely within the drum. Do not
use any chlorine bleach and do not dry clean!
Do not tumble dry your Vicair AllRounder O2,
but let it air dry.
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. 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.
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Disinfecting your Vicair AllRounder O2
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 Vicair AllRounder O2
as instructed above. Preferably use an antibacterial detergent. After cleaning spray the
Vicair AllRounder O2 with a disinfectant. Bend
compartments outwards to make sure the spray
gets into the gaps.
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WARRANTY
Please see www.vicair.com for complete
information on warranty processes, terms and
conditions.
Vicair B.V. oers a limited warranty against
defects in workmanship and materials, provided
the product has been used normally. Normal
wear and tear and 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.
e SmartCells in this Vicair O2 cushion have a
lifelong warranty period.
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.
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 info@vicair.com or contact
your country’s Vicair distributor.
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