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WHAT IS BOTTOMING OUT?
Bottoming out may occur on a JAY Balance Cushion if you
displace the fluid or air underneath your pelvic bones or
buttocks, which would leave you sitting on the foam base.
It sometimes occurs on very thin individuals, people using
recliner wheelchairs, people who have lost weight or have other
changes in body size or shape, or people who slouch when
sitting.
WARNING!
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When bottoming out occurs, increased pressure is
placed onto the ischials and coccyx increasing the risk
for skin breakdown.
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Immediately discontinue use of the pad.
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See your healthcare professional.
HOW TO CHECK FOR BOTTOMING OUT
JAY Flow Fluid Pad
To check for bottoming out:
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Sit on the cushion, with the cover on and the zipper
opened, for seven to ten minutes.
•
Transfer up and off the cushion (or have someone help you
transfer), trying not to disturb the fluid underneath you.
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Fold the back portion of the cover forward over the front,
exposing the fluid pad.
•
Push down in the depressions on the pad where your
ischials (seat bones) and coccyx (tailbone) were.
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You should have to push through at lest 1/2" (1.3 cm) of
fluid before you feel the firm cushion base below.
If the cushion is properly positioned, the footrests are properly
adjusted, and there is not at least the minimum 1/2" (1.3 cm) of
fluid, the cushion is bottoming out and should not be used. If
you are bottoming out, discontinue use of the cushion and see
your clinician.
Usually bottoming out is easily solved by ordering additional
fluid in the form of an overfill. Call your local authorized supplier
to see if this is appropriate for you.
ROHO® DRY FLOATATION® Pad
Reference the ROHO® DRY FLOATATION® Owner's Manual
Supplement for instructions on preventing and checking for
bottoming out.
WHEN TO CHECK
With JAY Flow Fluid, check every month when you clean it.
With ROHO® DRY FLOATATION®, check daily.
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BO T TO M I NG O UT - WARR A N T Y
JAY BALANCE CUSHION WARRANTY
Each JAY cushion is carefully inspected and tested to provide
peak performance. Every JAY cushion is guaranteed to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24
months from the date of purchase, provided normal use. Should
a defect in materials or workmanship occur within 24 months
from the original date of purchase, Sunrise Medical will, at its
option, repair or replace it without charge. This warranty does
not apply to punctures, tears or burns, nor to the cushion's
removable cover.
The removable cover is guaranteed to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of six (6) months from
the date of purchase, provided normal use. Should a defect in
materials or workmanship occur within six (6) months from the
original date of purchase, Sunrise Medical will, at its option,
repair or replace it without charge.
Claims and repairs should be processed through the nearest
authorized supplier. Except for express warranties made
herein, all other warranties, including implied warranties of
merchantability and warranties of fitness for a particular purpose
are excluded.
There is no implied warranty beyond what is contained herein.
Remedies for breach of express warranties herein are limited to
repair or replacement of the goods. In no event shall damages
for breach of any warranty include any consequential damages
or exceed the cost of non-conforming goods sold.
ADDENDUM TO WARRANTY USE AND CARE GUIDE
JAY Flow Fluid Pad
Consult your healthcare professional for proper fitting and use,
and read the following statements carefully:
• The fluid in this cushion may lose volume over time.
• Volume loss in this cushion may result in bottoming out the
cushion.
• Monthly, during routine cleaning and inspection, check this
cushion for bottoming out (see instructions under "checking
for bottoming out" in the warranty use and care guide) and
any fluid inconsistencies, If the fluid is firmer in one area
simply knead it back to its original consistency.
• If bottoming out occurs discontinue use of this cushion and
contact your healthcare professional.
If further assistance is necessary, contact Sunrise Medical
Customer Service at:
Sunrise Medical
Thorns Road
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 2LD
Phone: 0845 605 66 88
Fax:
0845 605 66 89
www.SunriseMedical.com
ROHO® DRY FLOATATION® Pad
Reference the ROHO® DRY FLOATATION® Owner's Manual
Supplement for additional use and care guidelines.
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