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Manufacturer:StarCushionProducts,Inc.
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TheQualityManagementSystemofStarCushionProducts,Inc.iscertifiedto
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Owner’sManual
-For-Stabil-AirCushions
DynamicAirFlowCushion
Users:Readinstructionsbeforeusingproductandsavethismanualforfuturereference
AboutthismanualThismanualcontainsinformationontheoperationandmaintenanceofyourStarCushion.Youmustfullyreadtheseinstructionsbeforeuse.StarCushionProducts,Inc.isnotresponsibleforanynegativeresultsiftheinstructionsarenotfollowed.IfyouhaveanyadditionalquestionswithintheUSA,pleasecontactStarCushion.Internationally,pleasecontactyournationaldistributor.
TableofContentsPage1:AboutthisManual/TableofContents
Page2:IntendedUse
Page3-4:CustomerResponsibilities/Cautions
Page5:ProductSpecifications
Page6:WhatisIncluded
Page7-8:InstructionsforUse
Page9:CoverUseandRemoval
Page10-11:CleaningandDisinfectionInstructions
Page12:Warranty/Returns
Page13:Troubleshooting/Disposal
Page14:ContactInformation
ProductsinthismanualmaybecoveredbyoneormoreU.S.andforeignpatentsandtrademarks.Forfurtherdetails,pleaserefertowww.starcushion.com.StarCushionProductshasapolicyofcontinualproductimprovement,andthusmayamendthisdocument.Foracurrentversionofthisdocument,pleasevisitwww.starcushion.com.
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IntendedUse:EachStarCushionproductthismanualisanairadjustable,cellulardesignwheelchairsupportsurfacewithcontouredfoaminternaltotheadjustableaircells.Thereisnoweightlimittothecushionssolongasthecushionisproperlysizedtotheindividual.StarCushionProducts,Inc.recommendsevaluationbyaclinicianorhealthcareprofessionalwhoisexperiencedinseating,positioningandmobilitytodeterminewhetherthecushionisappropriatefortheindividual,andtodeterminewhetherasolidseatplatformisrecommendedifusingthecushiononasling-seatwheelchair.Eachofthefollowingproductsutilizesdynamicairflowtechnologyandisintendedtoconformtoanindividual’sseatedshapeuponimmersiontoprovideskin/softtissueprotectionandanenvironmenttofacilitatewoundhealing.Stabil-Air(2”or5cm)SingleValveStabil-Air(3”or7.6cm)SingleValveStabil-Air(4”or10cm)SingleValveStabil-Air(5”or12.7cm)SingleValveEachofthefollowingproductsutilizesdynamicairflowtechnologyandisintendedtoconformtoanindividual’sseatedshapeuponimmersiontoprovideskin/softtissueprotection,positioning,andanenvironmenttofacilitatewoundhealing.Stabil-Air(2”or5cm)DualValveStabil-Air(2”or5cm)FourValveStabil-Air(3”or7.6cm)DualValveStabil-Air(3”or7.6cm)FourValveStabil-Air(4”or10cm)DualValveStabil-Air(4”or10cm)FourValveStabil-Air(5”or12.7cm)DualValveStabil-Air(5”or12.7cm)FourValve
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AboutthismanualThismanualcontainsinformationontheoperationandmaintenanceofyourStarCushion.Youmustfullyreadtheseinstructionsbeforeuse.StarCushionProducts,Inc.isnotresponsibleforanynegativeresultsiftheinstructionsarenotfollowed.IfyouhaveanyadditionalquestionswithintheUSA,pleasecontactStarCushion.Internationally,pleasecontactyournationaldistributor.
TableofContentsPage1:AboutthisManual/TableofContents
Page2:IntendedUse
Page3-4:CustomerResponsibilities/Cautions
Page5:ProductSpecifications
Page6:WhatisIncluded
Page7-8:InstructionsforUse
Page9:CoverUseandRemoval
Page10-11:CleaningandDisinfectionInstructions
Page12:Warranty/Returns
Page13:Troubleshooting/Disposal
Page14:ContactInformation
ProductsinthismanualmaybecoveredbyoneormoreU.S.andforeignpatentsandtrademarks.Forfurtherdetails,pleaserefertowww.starcushion.com.StarCushionProductshasapolicyofcontinualproductimprovement,andthusmayamendthisdocument.Foracurrentversionofthisdocument,pleasevisitwww.starcushion.com.
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IntendedUse:EachStarCushionproductthismanualisanairadjustable,cellulardesignwheelchairsupportsurfacewithcontouredfoaminternaltotheadjustableaircells.Thereisnoweightlimittothecushionssolongasthecushionisproperlysizedtotheindividual.StarCushionProducts,Inc.recommendsevaluationbyaclinicianorhealthcareprofessionalwhoisexperiencedinseating,positioningandmobilitytodeterminewhetherthecushionisappropriatefortheindividual,andtodeterminewhetherasolidseatplatformisrecommendedifusingthecushiononasling-seatwheelchair.Eachofthefollowingproductsutilizesdynamicairflowtechnologyandisintendedtoconformtoanindividual’sseatedshapeuponimmersiontoprovideskin/softtissueprotectionandanenvironmenttofacilitatewoundhealing.Stabil-Air(2”or5cm)SingleValveStabil-Air(3”or7.6cm)SingleValveStabil-Air(4”or10cm)SingleValveStabil-Air(5”or12.7cm)SingleValveEachofthefollowingproductsutilizesdynamicairflowtechnologyandisintendedtoconformtoanindividual’sseatedshapeuponimmersiontoprovideskin/softtissueprotection,positioning,andanenvironmenttofacilitatewoundhealing.Stabil-Air(2”or5cm)DualValveStabil-Air(2”or5cm)FourValveStabil-Air(3”or7.6cm)DualValveStabil-Air(3”or7.6cm)FourValveStabil-Air(4”or10cm)DualValveStabil-Air(4”or10cm)FourValveStabil-Air(5”or12.7cm)DualValveStabil-Air(5”or12.7cm)FourValve
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CustomerResponsibilities:
- Carefullyreadandfollowalltheinstructionsprovidedinthismanual
- Followaregularroutineinexaminingandadjustingthecushionforproperinflationandimmersion,recommendedatleastdaily.
- Ifyouareunabletoperformanyofthetasksdescribedinthismanual,seekassistance
- Ifyouneedfurtherassistancewithunderstandingthetasksdescribedinthismanual,seekassistancefromaclinicianwhoisexperiencedinseating,positioningandmobility
Cautions: Checkinflation:Atleastonceperday. CheckSkin:Checkskinfrequently,atleastonceperday.Skinandsofttissuebreakdowncanoccurduetomanyreasons,whichmayvarybyindividual.Redness,bruising,ordiscoloredskinmayindicatethebeginningofsofttissueorskinbreakdown.Ifthisoccurs,consultwithaclinicianimmediately.
CushionandCoverMatching:Thecushionandcovermustbecompatiblesizesandmustbeusedasdirectedinthismanual(InstructionsforUse).Iftheyarenot,thebenefitsprovidedbythecushionmaybedecreasedoreliminated,whichincreasesrisktotheskinand/orsofttissue.Further,itmayincreasetheriskofinstabilityandfalling.
CushionandCoverOrientation:AStarCushionmustbeusedwiththeaircellsfacingup.Ifthecushionisnotfacingup,orthecoverisnotusedcorrectly,itmayreduceoreliminatethecushions’benefitsandcouldincreaserisktotheskinandothersofttissue.
CushionandUserOrientation:TheStabil-AirCushion,duetoitscontouredinternalfoam,cannotbeturnedwhiletheuserisseated.Thefrontofthecushion(markedfrontonboththecushionandthecover)mustbefacingforwardwhiletheuserisseated,andtherearofthecushion(markedbackonboththecushionandthecover)mustbeintherearwhiletheuserisseated.Ifnotpositionedtotheuserproperly,itwillcreatepeakpressureareas,whichwillreduceoreliminatetheproduct’sbenefits,andincreasetheriskofskinbreakdowntotheskinandothersofttissue.
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Under-inflation:DONOTUSEanunder-inflatedcushion.Insufficientinflationorlossofcushionairmaycauselackofbodysupport.Itisimportantthatyouareimmersedintothecushion,butnotrestingonthebaseofthecushionorsolelyontheinternalfoambolsters.Sittingonthebase(inabottomoutsituation)orrestedsolelyontheinternalfoambolsterscanresultinpeakpressureareas.Prolongedexposuretopeakpressuresimpedesbloodflowandreducesessentialnourishmenttotheskin,increasingtheriskofpressureulcerdevelopment.
Over-inflation:DONOTUSEanover-inflatedcushion.Ifthecushionremainsover-inflatedfordailyuse,thebodywillnotimmerseintothecells,whichmayreduceoreliminatetheproduct’sbenefits,andincreaseriskofbreakdowntotheskinandothersofttissue.
Climate:Ifacushionhasbeenintemperatureslessthan32°F/0°Candexhibitsunusualstiffness,allowthecushiontowarmtoroomtemperature.Then,kneadthecushionwithyourhands,orrollupthecushionandthenunrollit(withthevalveopen)untiltheneopreneissoftandpliableagain.Repeatproperadjustmentinstructionsbeforeusing.Avoidextremeheatandkeepawayfromheatsources,hotashes,oropenflames.
Pressure:Changesinaltitudemayrequireyoutoreadjustyourcushionforproperinflation.Checkinflationeachtimeyouchangealtitude.
Puncture:Inordertopreventyourcushionfrombeingpunctured,keepyourcushionawayfromsharpobjects.
Handling:DONOTattempttocarryyourcushionbythevalve(s)orpullyourcushionbythevalve(s).Carryyourcushionbythecover’shandle,orliftunderneaththebaseofthecushiontocarry.
Obstructions:DONOTplaceanyobstructionsbetweentheuserandthecushion,asthismayreduceoreliminatetheproduct’sbenefitsandincreasetheriskofskinorsofttissuebreakdown.
Instability/FallHazard:DONOTuseyourcushioninconjunctionwith,orplaceontopofanyotherproductsormaterials,exceptaslistedintheIntendedUsesection.Thismayresultininstabilityand/orfalls.
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CustomerResponsibilities:
- Carefullyreadandfollowalltheinstructionsprovidedinthismanual
- Followaregularroutineinexaminingandadjustingthecushionforproperinflationandimmersion,recommendedatleastdaily.
- Ifyouareunabletoperformanyofthetasksdescribedinthismanual,seekassistance
- Ifyouneedfurtherassistancewithunderstandingthetasksdescribedinthismanual,seekassistancefromaclinicianwhoisexperiencedinseating,positioningandmobility
Cautions: Checkinflation:Atleastonceperday. CheckSkin:Checkskinfrequently,atleastonceperday.Skinandsofttissuebreakdowncanoccurduetomanyreasons,whichmayvarybyindividual.Redness,bruising,ordiscoloredskinmayindicatethebeginningofsofttissueorskinbreakdown.Ifthisoccurs,consultwithaclinicianimmediately.
CushionandCoverMatching:Thecushionandcovermustbecompatiblesizesandmustbeusedasdirectedinthismanual(InstructionsforUse).Iftheyarenot,thebenefitsprovidedbythecushionmaybedecreasedoreliminated,whichincreasesrisktotheskinand/orsofttissue.Further,itmayincreasetheriskofinstabilityandfalling.
CushionandCoverOrientation:AStarCushionmustbeusedwiththeaircellsfacingup.Ifthecushionisnotfacingup,orthecoverisnotusedcorrectly,itmayreduceoreliminatethecushions’benefitsandcouldincreaserisktotheskinandothersofttissue.
CushionandUserOrientation:TheStabil-AirCushion,duetoitscontouredinternalfoam,cannotbeturnedwhiletheuserisseated.Thefrontofthecushion(markedfrontonboththecushionandthecover)mustbefacingforwardwhiletheuserisseated,andtherearofthecushion(markedbackonboththecushionandthecover)mustbeintherearwhiletheuserisseated.Ifnotpositionedtotheuserproperly,itwillcreatepeakpressureareas,whichwillreduceoreliminatetheproduct’sbenefits,andincreasetheriskofskinbreakdowntotheskinandothersofttissue.
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Under-inflation:DONOTUSEanunder-inflatedcushion.Insufficientinflationorlossofcushionairmaycauselackofbodysupport.Itisimportantthatyouareimmersedintothecushion,butnotrestingonthebaseofthecushionorsolelyontheinternalfoambolsters.Sittingonthebase(inabottomoutsituation)orrestedsolelyontheinternalfoambolsterscanresultinpeakpressureareas.Prolongedexposuretopeakpressuresimpedesbloodflowandreducesessentialnourishmenttotheskin,increasingtheriskofpressureulcerdevelopment.
Over-inflation:DONOTUSEanover-inflatedcushion.Ifthecushionremainsover-inflatedfordailyuse,thebodywillnotimmerseintothecells,whichmayreduceoreliminatetheproduct’sbenefits,andincreaseriskofbreakdowntotheskinandothersofttissue.
Climate:Ifacushionhasbeenintemperatureslessthan32°F/0°Candexhibitsunusualstiffness,allowthecushiontowarmtoroomtemperature.Then,kneadthecushionwithyourhands,orrollupthecushionandthenunrollit(withthevalveopen)untiltheneopreneissoftandpliableagain.Repeatproperadjustmentinstructionsbeforeusing.Avoidextremeheatandkeepawayfromheatsources,hotashes,oropenflames.
Pressure:Changesinaltitudemayrequireyoutoreadjustyourcushionforproperinflation.Checkinflationeachtimeyouchangealtitude.
Puncture:Inordertopreventyourcushionfrombeingpunctured,keepyourcushionawayfromsharpobjects.
Handling:DONOTattempttocarryyourcushionbythevalve(s)orpullyourcushionbythevalve(s).Carryyourcushionbythecover’shandle,orliftunderneaththebaseofthecushiontocarry.
Obstructions:DONOTplaceanyobstructionsbetweentheuserandthecushion,asthismayreduceoreliminatetheproduct’sbenefitsandincreasetheriskofskinorsofttissuebreakdown.
Instability/FallHazard:DONOTuseyourcushioninconjunctionwith,orplaceontopofanyotherproductsormaterials,exceptaslistedintheIntendedUsesection.Thismayresultininstabilityand/orfalls.
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ProductSpecifications:Thecushionsaddressedinthismanualaremadeoflatex-freeneoprenerubberwithaurethanebaseandelectroplatedcoppervalves.Thesecushions,whenusedandmaintainedproperly(includingminorrepairs),areexpectedtolast5years.
Cushion Height AverageWeight*Stabil-Air(single,dual,andfourvalve) 2”(5cm) 2.6lbs(1.18kg)Stabil-Air(single,dual,andfourvalve) 3”(7.6cm) 3.4lbs(1.54kg)Stabil-Air(single,dual,andfourvalve) 4”(10cm) 4.1lbs(1.86kg)Stabil-Air(single,dual,andfourvalve) 5”(12.7cm) 4.6lbs(2.09kg)*Note:Theaverageweightsarebasedon9x9cellscushions.Cells:2”(5cm),3”(7.6cm),and4”
(10cm)cushionsWidth/Depth
(inches)Width/Depth
(cm)6 11.75” 30cm7 13.5” 34cm8 15.5” 39cm9 17.25” 44cm10 19.25” 49cm11 21” 53cm12 22.75” 58cm13 24.75” 63cm14 26.5” 67cm
Cells:5”(12.7cm)cushions Width/Depth
(inches)Width/Depth
(cm)6 14” 36cm7 16” 41cm8 18” 46cm9 20” 51cm10 22” 56cm11 24” 61cm12 26” 66cm13 28” 71cm14 30” 76cm
Note:Abovechartsarenotlimited5
Whatisincluded:A–Cover:Coversaremadeofnylon,spandex,polyester,andanon-skid materialtoaidinpreventingthecushionfrommovingonthe surfaceB–Aircells:eachaircellisconnectedtoeachotherandwillallowairtobe distributedevenlyacrossthewholecushionC–InflationValve:supportstheflowofairintothecushionD-HandPump:dualactionpumptoinflatetheaircellsthroughthe inflationvalveE-RepairKit:Minorpuncturestoyourcushioncanbeeasilyrepairedwith therepairkit.Therepairkitcontains3patches,sandpaper,3 toothpicks,andaninstructioncard.F–Owner’sManual
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ProductSpecifications:Thecushionsaddressedinthismanualaremadeoflatex-freeneoprenerubberwithaurethanebaseandelectroplatedcoppervalves.Thesecushions,whenusedandmaintainedproperly(includingminorrepairs),areexpectedtolast5years.
Cushion Height AverageWeight*Stabil-Air(single,dual,andfourvalve) 2”(5cm) 2.6lbs(1.18kg)Stabil-Air(single,dual,andfourvalve) 3”(7.6cm) 3.4lbs(1.54kg)Stabil-Air(single,dual,andfourvalve) 4”(10cm) 4.1lbs(1.86kg)Stabil-Air(single,dual,andfourvalve) 5”(12.7cm) 4.6lbs(2.09kg)*Note:Theaverageweightsarebasedon9x9cellscushions.Cells:2”(5cm),3”(7.6cm),and4”
(10cm)cushionsWidth/Depth
(inches)Width/Depth
(cm)6 11.75” 30cm7 13.5” 34cm8 15.5” 39cm9 17.25” 44cm10 19.25” 49cm11 21” 53cm12 22.75” 58cm13 24.75” 63cm14 26.5” 67cm
Cells:5”(12.7cm)cushions Width/Depth
(inches)Width/Depth
(cm)6 14” 36cm7 16” 41cm8 18” 46cm9 20” 51cm10 22” 56cm11 24” 61cm12 26” 66cm13 28” 71cm14 30” 76cm
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Whatisincluded:A–Cover:Coversaremadeofnylon,spandex,polyester,andanon-skid materialtoaidinpreventingthecushionfrommovingonthe surfaceB–Aircells:eachaircellisconnectedtoeachotherandwillallowairtobe distributedevenlyacrossthewholecushionC–InflationValve:supportstheflowofairintothecushionD-HandPump:dualactionpumptoinflatetheaircellsthroughthe inflationvalveE-RepairKit:Minorpuncturestoyourcushioncanbeeasilyrepairedwith therepairkit.Therepairkitcontains3patches,sandpaper,3 toothpicks,andaninstructioncard.F–Owner’sManual
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InstructionsforUse:PleasereadtheinstructionscarefullyandfollowguidelinestoproperlyadjustyourStarCushion.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionsmaycauseimproperinflationofthisdynamicairflowcushion,resultinginalossoftherapeuticvalue.InflatingtheCushion:
1. Productmustbeusedwiththeaircellsfacingup.2. Locatethecushions’airvalve(orvalves)andopenitbyturning
thesilvertipcounterclockwise.Donotapplypressurewhenopeningandclosingvalve.Thevalvemaintainsatightsealwithlittleeffort.
3. Attachtherubberhoseendoftheblackhandpumptotheopenvalve.Insurethepumphoseisplacedtightlyoverthevalve.
4. Withthepumpattached,pumptomoderateinflation.Note:Moderateinflationisachievedwhenthecenterofthecushionbeginstoarch.
PersonalizingtheInflationofYourCushion:
5. Removepumpfromcushionvalveandquicklyclosevalvetipbylightlyturningclockwise.
6. Withthevalveclosed,noairescapes.
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7. Nowplaceyourcushiononthechairwiththeinflationvalvefacingthefront.Onasinglevalvecushion,thevalvewillbelocatedonthefront,leftcornerwhensittingonthecushion.TheStabil-Aircushionisalsomarked“Front”and“Back.”
Itisimportanttoalwayshavethevalveinthefront,leftcorner.DONOTturnyourcushion,astheinternalfoamiscontouredsoitfitstoyourbody(onlywhilefacingforward).Turningthecushioncancauseunwantedpressure.
8. Sitonthecushionandinthechairinapositionthatprovidesappropriatesittingposture.Ensurethatyourarmsandlegsarepositionedinanappropriateandcomfortableposition.
9. Nowplaceyourhandbetweenthecushionandyourboniestprominence,usuallyyourischials.
10. Openthevalveandbeginslowlylettingairescapefromthecushion.Asairescapes,useyourfingersasaguidetoestimatedistancebetweenyourboniestprominenceandthebaseofthecushion.
11. Continuereleasingairuntilyouarepositionedapproximately¾”(2cm)offofthebaseofthecushion.(seeimage)Atthispoint,gentlyclosethevalvebyturningtheoutersilvertipclockwisetotheclosedposition.
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InstructionsforUse:PleasereadtheinstructionscarefullyandfollowguidelinestoproperlyadjustyourStarCushion.Failuretocomplywiththeinstructionsmaycauseimproperinflationofthisdynamicairflowcushion,resultinginalossoftherapeuticvalue.InflatingtheCushion:
1. Productmustbeusedwiththeaircellsfacingup.2. Locatethecushions’airvalve(orvalves)andopenitbyturning
thesilvertipcounterclockwise.Donotapplypressurewhenopeningandclosingvalve.Thevalvemaintainsatightsealwithlittleeffort.
3. Attachtherubberhoseendoftheblackhandpumptotheopenvalve.Insurethepumphoseisplacedtightlyoverthevalve.
4. Withthepumpattached,pumptomoderateinflation.Note:Moderateinflationisachievedwhenthecenterofthecushionbeginstoarch.
PersonalizingtheInflationofYourCushion:
5. Removepumpfromcushionvalveandquicklyclosevalvetipbylightlyturningclockwise.
6. Withthevalveclosed,noairescapes.
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7. Nowplaceyourcushiononthechairwiththeinflationvalvefacingthefront.Onasinglevalvecushion,thevalvewillbelocatedonthefront,leftcornerwhensittingonthecushion.TheStabil-Aircushionisalsomarked“Front”and“Back.”
Itisimportanttoalwayshavethevalveinthefront,leftcorner.DONOTturnyourcushion,astheinternalfoamiscontouredsoitfitstoyourbody(onlywhilefacingforward).Turningthecushioncancauseunwantedpressure.
8. Sitonthecushionandinthechairinapositionthatprovidesappropriatesittingposture.Ensurethatyourarmsandlegsarepositionedinanappropriateandcomfortableposition.
9. Nowplaceyourhandbetweenthecushionandyourboniestprominence,usuallyyourischials.
10. Openthevalveandbeginslowlylettingairescapefromthecushion.Asairescapes,useyourfingersasaguidetoestimatedistancebetweenyourboniestprominenceandthebaseofthecushion.
11. Continuereleasingairuntilyouarepositionedapproximately¾”(2cm)offofthebaseofthecushion.(seeimage)Atthispoint,gentlyclosethevalvebyturningtheoutersilvertipclockwisetotheclosedposition.
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CoverUseandRemoval:EveryStarCushioncomeswithafittedcovertohelppreventthecushioncellsfromexpandingbeyondthelisteddimensionsofthecushionandtoaidinslideboardtransfers.Thebottomofourcoversaremadeofnon-skidmaterial,withaddedVelcrostrips,tohelpkeepthecushionmoresecureinthechair.Tocoveryourcushion:
1.Setthecoveronaflatsurfacewiththenon-skidmaterialfacingupwardandtheVelcroflapfacingyou.2.OpentheVelcroflapandinsertyourcushionintothecoverwiththeaircellsdown(ifasingleordualvalvecushion,thevalveswillgointothecoverfirst).3.ClosetheVelcroflapandturnthecushionoversocellsarefacingup.4.Makesurethevalve(s)comeoutofthecorner(s)ofthecoverforinflation/deflation.Yourcushionisnowreadyforuseaslongasithasbeenproperlyadjusted(seeInstructionsforUseinthismanual).5.Placethecoveredcushiononthechair.Thenon-skidmaterialwillbeonthebottom,withallaircellscovered,andthevalve(s)willbeshowingthroughthecorner(s).Pleasereferencethelabeloncushiontoverifythecushionispositionedonthechaircorrectly.
Toremovethecover:UndoVelcroflapandremovethecushionfromthecover.ReattachVelcrostripsbeforecleaningorinspectingthecoverfordamage.Replaceifnecessary.
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CoverCleaningandDisinfectingInstructions:
Beforewashing,closecoverwithVelcrostrip!ToCleantheCover:Removethecover.Machinewashinwarmwater(max.140*For60*C)withamilddetergent,withlikecolors.NoBleach.Rinseincoldwaterandmachinedryonlowtemperatureorlinedry.ToDisinfecttheCover:Thecovercanbemachinewashedinhotwater(60°C)todisinfect.Tumbledrylow.StarCushionProducts,Inc.isnotresponsibleforanydamagethatmayoccurfromyourwashingmachineordryer.
CushionCleaningandDisinfectingInstructions:Beforecleaning/disinfecting,removethecushioncoverandwashseparately.Cleaningistheremovalofsoil,dirtandorganicmatterfromtheproduct.Disinfectingistheeliminationofpathogenicmicroorganisms.Cleaningmustprecededisinfection.
ToCleantheCushion:Closethecushionvalve(s).Usingawashcloth,sponge,and/orsoftbristlebrush,handwashtheStarCushioninlukewarmwaterwithaliquiddishwashingdetergent,laundrydetergent,soap,orgeneralpurposehousekeepingcleaningproducts.(DONOTUSEautomaticdishwasherdetergentswhicharetoocausticforpersonalsafety)Ifnecessary,dilutefollowingtheproductlabeldirectionsforsurfacecleaning.Makesuretothoroughlyscruballoftheaircellsandspacesbetween.Rinsecompletelywithfreshwater.Allowthecushiontodryforapproximately15minutes.Ifnotcompletelydry,useatoweltospotdryyourcushion.DONOTPLACEYOURSTARCUSHIONIN ACLOTHESWASHERORDRYER,ORHEATABOVE100*FARENHEIT(37*C).
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CoverUseandRemoval:EveryStarCushioncomeswithafittedcovertohelppreventthecushioncellsfromexpandingbeyondthelisteddimensionsofthecushionandtoaidinslideboardtransfers.Thebottomofourcoversaremadeofnon-skidmaterial,withaddedVelcrostrips,tohelpkeepthecushionmoresecureinthechair.Tocoveryourcushion:
1.Setthecoveronaflatsurfacewiththenon-skidmaterialfacingupwardandtheVelcroflapfacingyou.2.OpentheVelcroflapandinsertyourcushionintothecoverwiththeaircellsdown(ifasingleordualvalvecushion,thevalveswillgointothecoverfirst).3.ClosetheVelcroflapandturnthecushionoversocellsarefacingup.4.Makesurethevalve(s)comeoutofthecorner(s)ofthecoverforinflation/deflation.Yourcushionisnowreadyforuseaslongasithasbeenproperlyadjusted(seeInstructionsforUseinthismanual).5.Placethecoveredcushiononthechair.Thenon-skidmaterialwillbeonthebottom,withallaircellscovered,andthevalve(s)willbeshowingthroughthecorner(s).Pleasereferencethelabeloncushiontoverifythecushionispositionedonthechaircorrectly.
Toremovethecover:UndoVelcroflapandremovethecushionfromthecover.ReattachVelcrostripsbeforecleaningorinspectingthecoverfordamage.Replaceifnecessary.
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CoverCleaningandDisinfectingInstructions:
Beforewashing,closecoverwithVelcrostrip!ToCleantheCover:Removethecover.Machinewashinwarmwater(max.140*For60*C)withamilddetergent,withlikecolors.NoBleach.Rinseincoldwaterandmachinedryonlowtemperatureorlinedry.ToDisinfecttheCover:Thecovercanbemachinewashedinhotwater(60°C)todisinfect.Tumbledrylow.StarCushionProducts,Inc.isnotresponsibleforanydamagethatmayoccurfromyourwashingmachineordryer.
CushionCleaningandDisinfectingInstructions:Beforecleaning/disinfecting,removethecushioncoverandwashseparately.Cleaningistheremovalofsoil,dirtandorganicmatterfromtheproduct.Disinfectingistheeliminationofpathogenicmicroorganisms.Cleaningmustprecededisinfection.
ToCleantheCushion:Closethecushionvalve(s).Usingawashcloth,sponge,and/orsoftbristlebrush,handwashtheStarCushioninlukewarmwaterwithaliquiddishwashingdetergent,laundrydetergent,soap,orgeneralpurposehousekeepingcleaningproducts.(DONOTUSEautomaticdishwasherdetergentswhicharetoocausticforpersonalsafety)Ifnecessary,dilutefollowingtheproductlabeldirectionsforsurfacecleaning.Makesuretothoroughlyscruballoftheaircellsandspacesbetween.Rinsecompletelywithfreshwater.Allowthecushiontodryforapproximately15minutes.Ifnotcompletelydry,useatoweltospotdryyourcushion.DONOTPLACEYOURSTARCUSHIONINACLOTHESWASHERORDRYER,ORHEATABOVE100*FARENHEIT(37*C).
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ToDisinfecttheCushion:Periodiccleaningisallthatisrecommendedunlessthereisaknowninfectionoranopenwound.Ifdisinfectionisdesired,followtheabovecleaninginstructionsusingasolutionof1parthouseholdliquidchlorinebleachto9partswarmwater.Soaktheproductfor10minutesinthesolution,rinsecompletely,anddrythoroughly.DoNotUseUndilutedBleach!Note:Mostgermicidaldisinfectantsaresafeifusedfollowingthedisinfectantmanufacturer’sdilutiondirections.DONOT:
- machinewashormachinedrythecushion.- useabrasivessuchassteelwoolorscouringpads.- usecleaningproductscontainingpetroleumororganicsolvents.- allowwaterorcleaningsolutiontoentertheproduct(makesure
thevalve(s)areclosedtightlybeforestarting).- exposetheproducttoultravioletlightorozonegascleaning
methods.- useoil-basedlotions,lanolin,orphenolic-baseddisinfectantson
yourproduct,astheymaycompromisetheintegrityofthematerial.
ToSterilizetheCushion:FollowCleaningandDisinfectionguidelinesabove.StarCushion’sproductsarenotpackagedinasterileconditionnoraretheyintendedorrequiredtobesterilizedpriortousage.Hightemperaturescanaccelerateagingoftheproductandmaycausedamageorfailure.Ifinstitutionprotocoldemandssterilization,openthevalve(s)andusethelowesttemperaturepossiblefortheshortesttimepossible.Neitherarerecommended,butgassterilizationispreferabletosteamautoclave.Inanyprocessusingpressure,ensureallvalvesareopentopreventdamagetotheproduct.StarCushionProducts,Inc.highlydiscouragessterilizationmethodsusingtemperaturesgreaterthan180°F(82°C)forair-adjustableproducts.
Deodorizing:Todeodorizeproductsmixonetablespoonofbakingsodaperquartofwater(25gm/l)in10partswater.Soakforseveralhours,rinseandletdry.Thismayneedtoberepeatedseveraltimes.Cleanproductfrequentlyoruseanincontinentcoveringtoavoidstrongodorsandstaining.
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Warranty:LimitedTwoYearWarrantyonCushion
LimitedThirtyDayWarrantyonCushionCover
StarCushionwarrantsyourcushionforaperiodoftwoyearsfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase,andthecushionexteriorcoverforthirtydaysfromtheoriginaldateofpurchasetobefreeofdefectsinmaterialand/orworkmanship.
WhatisNOTcoveredbythecushionorcushioncoverwarranty:1. Necessaryreplacementorrepairthathasbeencausedbyimproper
usage,abuse,negligence,orpuncturesfromoutsideobjects.2. Dailywearandtear,ordamagethatisaresultofdisregardingthespecific
directionscontainedinthisinstructionmanual.
Warrantorisnotresponsibleforconsequentialdamagesorincidentaldamages.
StarCushionrequiresproofoforiginalpurchasedate,suchasyouroriginalsalessliptoestablishwarrantyperiod.
Warrantyserviceisavailablebyreturningthecushionand/orcushioncover,atyourexpenseto:
StarCushionProducts,Inc. Attn:Repairs 5CommerceDrive Freeburg,IL62243
Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabovelimitationmaynotapplytoyou.Allimpliedwarrantieswithrespecttothisproductarelimitedtotwoyearsfromthedateofpurchaseforthecushionandthirty(30)daysforthecushioncover.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrightsthatmayvaryfromstatetostate.InternationalWarranty:Pleasecontactyourlocaldistributor.Alistofdistributorscanbefoundatwww.starcushion.comorifyoucannotfindadistributorcontactStarCushion(seeContactInformation).
Returns:Allproductsreturnedmustbenewandunused,requirepriorauthorizationfromStarCushionProducts,Inc.andaresubjecttoarestockingcharge.BeforereturningyourproductintheU.S.A.,contactourWarrantyServiceDepartment
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ToDisinfecttheCushion:Periodiccleaningisallthatisrecommendedunlessthereisaknowninfectionoranopenwound.Ifdisinfectionisdesired,followtheabovecleaninginstructionsusingasolutionof1parthouseholdliquidchlorinebleachto9partswarmwater.Soaktheproductfor10minutesinthesolution,rinsecompletely,anddrythoroughly.DoNotUseUndilutedBleach!Note:Mostgermicidaldisinfectantsaresafeifusedfollowingthedisinfectantmanufacturer’sdilutiondirections.DONOT:
- machinewashormachinedrythecushion.- useabrasivessuchassteelwoolorscouringpads.- usecleaningproductscontainingpetroleumororganicsolvents.- allowwaterorcleaningsolutiontoentertheproduct(makesure
thevalve(s)areclosedtightlybeforestarting).- exposetheproducttoultravioletlightorozonegascleaning
methods.- useoil-basedlotions,lanolin,orphenolic-baseddisinfectantson
yourproduct,astheymaycompromisetheintegrityofthematerial.
ToSterilizetheCushion:FollowCleaningandDisinfectionguidelinesabove.StarCushion’sproductsarenotpackagedinasterileconditionnoraretheyintendedorrequiredtobesterilizedpriortousage.Hightemperaturescanaccelerateagingoftheproductandmaycausedamageorfailure.Ifinstitutionprotocoldemandssterilization,openthevalve(s)andusethelowesttemperaturepossiblefortheshortesttimepossible.Neitherarerecommended,butgassterilizationispreferabletosteamautoclave.Inanyprocessusingpressure,ensureallvalvesareopentopreventdamagetotheproduct.StarCushionProducts,Inc.highlydiscouragessterilizationmethodsusingtemperaturesgreaterthan180°F(82°C)forair-adjustableproducts.
Deodorizing:Todeodorizeproductsmixonetablespoonofbakingsodaperquartofwater(25gm/l)in10partswater.Soakforseveralhours,rinseandletdry.Thismayneedtoberepeatedseveraltimes.Cleanproductfrequentlyoruseanincontinentcoveringtoavoidstrongodorsandstaining.
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Warranty:LimitedTwoYearWarrantyonCushion
LimitedThirtyDayWarrantyonCushionCover
StarCushionwarrantsyourcushionforaperiodoftwoyearsfromtheoriginaldateofpurchase,andthecushionexteriorcoverforthirtydaysfromtheoriginaldateofpurchasetobefreeofdefectsinmaterialand/orworkmanship.
WhatisNOTcoveredbythecushionorcushioncoverwarranty:1. Necessaryreplacementorrepairthathasbeencausedbyimproper
usage,abuse,negligence,orpuncturesfromoutsideobjects.2. Dailywearandtear,ordamagethatisaresultofdisregardingthespecific
directionscontainedinthisinstructionmanual.
Warrantorisnotresponsibleforconsequentialdamagesorincidentaldamages.
StarCushionrequiresproofoforiginalpurchasedate,suchasyouroriginalsalessliptoestablishwarrantyperiod.
Warrantyserviceisavailablebyreturningthecushionand/orcushioncover,atyourexpenseto:
StarCushionProducts,Inc. Attn:Repairs 5CommerceDrive Freeburg,IL62243
Somestatesdonotallowlimitationsonhowlonganimpliedwarrantylasts,sotheabovelimitationmaynotapplytoyou.Allimpliedwarrantieswithrespecttothisproductarelimitedtotwoyearsfromthedateofpurchaseforthecushionandthirty(30)daysforthecushioncover.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrightsandyoumayalsohaveotherrightsthatmayvaryfromstatetostate.InternationalWarranty:Pleasecontactyourlocaldistributor.Alistofdistributorscanbefoundatwww.starcushion.comorifyoucannotfindadistributorcontactStarCushion(seeContactInformation).
Returns:Allproductsreturnedmustbenewandunused,requirepriorauthorizationfromStarCushionProducts,Inc.andaresubjecttoarestockingcharge.BeforereturningyourproductintheU.S.A.,contactourWarrantyServiceDepartment
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Troubleshooting:NotHoldingAir:
1. Openvalve(s)byturningcounterclockwiseandaddairtothecushionusingyourblackhandpump.
2. Closevalve(s)tightlybyturningvalvesclockwise.Ifstillnotholdingair
3. Visiblychecktoseeifthereareanyholes.Ifnoholesarevisible,immersecushion(withthevalvestightlyclosed)insinkortubofwaterandlookforairbubbles.
- Ifpin-holesizedholesarefound,usetherepairkitthatcamewithyourproductandfollowtherepairkitinstructions.
- Iflargeholesorotherleaksarefound,seeWarrantySection.
Uncomfortable/Unstable:
- Makesurecushionisnotover-inflated.(seeInstructionsforUse).- Makesuretheaircellsandthecover’sstretchtoparefacing“UP”.- Makesurecushionisnottoobigortoosmallforthewheelchair.
Allowtheusertositonthecushionforaminimumofonehourtogetusetothetextureoftheproduct’ssurfaceandimmersionintotheaircells.
Disposal:Therearenoknownenvironmentalhazardsassociatedwiththecomponentsoftheproductsinthismanualwhenproperlyusedanddisposed.Disposeoftheproductand/orcomponentsinaccordancewiththeapplicableregulationsinyourjurisdiction.DONOTINCINERATE.
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ContactInformation:IntheU.S.A:StarCushionProducts,Inc.CustomerCareandWarrantyService:Phone:888-277-7827Fax:618-539-7073www.starcushion.comCustomerCare/WarrantyService:[email protected]:Ifdirectedtoreturnanyitems,pleasesendto:StarCushionProducts,Inc.5CommerceDriveFreeburg,IL62243OutsidetheU.S.A.:StarCushionInternational:intl@starcushion.comOrvisitwww.starcushion.comforalistofStarCushionInternationaldistributors.
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Troubleshooting:NotHoldingAir:
1. Openvalve(s)byturningcounterclockwiseandaddairtothecushionusingyourblackhandpump.
2. Closevalve(s)tightlybyturningvalvesclockwise.Ifstillnotholdingair
3. Visiblychecktoseeifthereareanyholes.Ifnoholesarevisible,immersecushion(withthevalvestightlyclosed)insinkortubofwaterandlookforairbubbles.
- Ifpin-holesizedholesarefound,usetherepairkitthatcamewithyourproductandfollowtherepairkitinstructions.
- Iflargeholesorotherleaksarefound,seeWarrantySection.
Uncomfortable/Unstable:
- Makesurecushionisnotover-inflated.(seeInstructionsforUse).- Makesuretheaircellsandthecover’sstretchtoparefacing“UP”.- Makesurecushionisnottoobigortoosmallforthewheelchair.
Allowtheusertositonthecushionforaminimumofonehourtogetusetothetextureoftheproduct’ssurfaceandimmersionintotheaircells.
Disposal:Therearenoknownenvironmentalhazardsassociatedwiththecomponentsoftheproductsinthismanualwhenproperlyusedanddisposed.Disposeoftheproductand/orcomponentsinaccordancewiththeapplicableregulationsinyourjurisdiction.DONOTINCINERATE.
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ContactInformation:IntheU.S.A:StarCushionProducts,Inc.CustomerCareandWarrantyService:Phone:888-277-7827Fax:618-539-7073www.starcushion.comCustomerCare/WarrantyService:[email protected]:Ifdirectedtoreturnanyitems,pleasesendto:StarCushionProducts,Inc.5CommerceDriveFreeburg,IL62243OutsidetheU.S.A.:StarCushionInternational:intl@starcushion.comOrvisitwww.starcushion.comforalistofStarCushionInternationaldistributors.
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Manufacturer:StarCushionProducts,Inc.
5CommerceDriveFreeburg,IL62243
Phone:(618)539-7070TollFree:(888)277-7827
Fax:(618)[email protected]
TheQualityManagementSystemofStarCushionProducts,Inc.iscertifiedto
ISO9001:2008andISO13485:2003
EtacSupplyCenterABLånggatan12
SE33424AnderstorpSweden
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Manufacturer:StarCushionProducts,Inc.
5CommerceDriveFreeburg,IL62243
Phone:(618)539-7070TollFree:(888)277-7827
Fax:(618)[email protected]
TheQualityManagementSystemofStarCushionProducts,Inc.iscertifiedto
ISO9001:2008andISO13485:2003
EtacSupplyCenterABLånggatan12
SE33424AnderstorpSweden
Owner’sManual
-For-Stabil-AirCushions
DynamicAirFlowCushion
Users:Readinstructionsbeforeusingproductandsavethismanualforfuturereference
