redness occurs and does not disappear after 15
minutes, consult your therapist or technical
advisor.
Ready for use
This 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
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
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User weight:
Minimum: 15 kg, maximum: 100 kg
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Temperature:
Minimum: -20 °C, maximum: 55 °C
Caution! Do not use or leave the product
close to a naked flame or a high temperature
heat source.
•
Use at high altitude
Notice! Because each SmartCell is filled with
air, the cushion may behave differently 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.
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Use in motor vehicles
Normal wheelchair cushions can render the
vehicle's seatbelt system unreliable. The Vicair
AllRounder O2 can be used as a safe alternative
if you require additional protection during
transportation.
Cushion fluff-up
Vicair B.V. recommends to fluff-up the cushion
part of your Vicair AllRounder O2 before use.
Re-use - Transferring the product to another
user
The product is suitable for repeated use. The
number of times it can be used depends on how
often and in which way the product is used. The
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
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.
To remove and replace the Harness base,
perform the following steps. These instructions
correspond to image i (I, II & III) on the quick
installation guide.
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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.
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