Cautions - ROHO Hybrid ELITE Mode D'emploi

• CHECK INFLATION AT LEAST ONCE A DAY!
• UNDER-INFLATION: DO NOT use an under-inflated cushion insert. Doing so reduces or eliminates
the cushion's benefits, increasing risk to the skin and other soft tissue. If cushion insert appears
under-inflated or does not appear to be holding air, see Troubleshooting in this manual. If cushion
insert is still not holding air, contact a clinical caregiver, distributor, or ROHO, Inc. immediately.
• OVER-INFLATION: DO NOT use an over-inflated cushion insert. Doing so will not allow user to sink
into the cushion insert and will reduce or eliminate the cushion's benefits, increasing risk to the skin
and other soft tissue.
• CUSHION AND COVER ORIENTATION: Product must be used with the provided cover, air cells facing
up, contoured foam area in the front portion of the chair and the cushion insert in the back portion
of the chair. If the cover is not used correctly or if the cover is the wrong size, it may reduce or
eliminate the cushion's benefits and could increase risk to the skin and other soft tissue.
• PRODUCT USE: DO NOT use the ROHO Hybrid ELITE Cushion in conjunction with any other seat
cushioning products except as indicated in Intended Use section. Doing so will reduce the cushion's
positioning benefits. DO NOT use the components of the ROHO Hybrid ELITE Cushion separately. DO
NOT use the components of the ROHO Hybrid ELITE in conjunction with any other seat cushioning
products.
• INSTABILITY AND FALL HAZARD: DO NOT use cushion on top of, or in conjunction with, any other
products or materials, except as indicated in Intended Use section. Doing so may add to user
instability resulting in falls. Consult with your clinician for proper usage.
• DO NOT use cushion as a water flotation device (e.g. a life preserver).
• DO NOT use any pump, cover or repair kit other than those provided by ROHO, Inc. Doing so may
damage the cushion insert and void product's warranty.
• OBSTRUCTIONS: DO NOT place any obstructions between the user and the cushion or the cushion
insert and the contoured foam. Doing so will reduce product effectiveness.
• WEIGHT LIMIT: The cushion is not intended for use by individuals weighing more than 500 lbs. (225
kg).
• SIZE: The cushion must be properly sized to the user and the wheelchair.
• PRESSURE: Changes in altitude may require adjustment to cushion insert. Check cushion insert
when changing altitude of 1,000 feet (300 meters) or greater.
• PUNCTURE: Keep cushion insert away from sharp objects which may puncture the air cells and
cause deflation.
• HEAT/FLAME: DO NOT expose cushion to high heat, open flames or hot ashes.
• CLIMATE: If a cushion has been in temperatures less than 32ºF / 0ºC and exhibits unusual stiffness,
allow the cushion insert to warm to 72ºF / 22ºC. Open corner air valve(s). Refer to Cover and
Cushion Insert Removal. Roll up the cushion insert and then unroll it until the neoprene is soft and
pliable again. Refer to Cover and Cushion Insert Replacement. Repeat Adjustment Instructions
before using.
• HANDLING: DO NOT use any valve as a handle for carrying or pulling cushion. Carry cushion either
by the cover's carrying handle or by holding the cushion base.
• SOLUTIONS: DO NOT allow oil-based lotions or lanolin to come in contact with product. Doing so
may degrade materials used in the manufacture of product.
• OZONE GENERATORS: Prolonged exposure to ozone will degrade materials used in the ROHO Hybrid
ELITE Cushion and may affect the product performance and invalidate the product warranty. Avoid
prolonged exposure of the cushion to direct sunlight or other sources of ultraviolet (UV) light.
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