ROHO ® MOSAIC ® Cushion Operation Manual SUPPLIER: This manual must be given to the user of this product. CAREGIVER: Before using this product, read the instructions and save for future reference.
Table of Contents Warnings and Cautions Intended Use Parts Detail Product Specifications Cushion Placement and Adjustment Cover Placement Troubleshooting Cleaning and Disinfecting Disposal Contact Information and Return Policy Limited Warranty 3 4 4 4-5 5-6 7 7 8-9 9 9 10 Español Français Deutsch Italiano Nederlands Dansk Svenska Norsk Suomi Português 11 20 29 38 47 56 65 74 83 92 ROHO, Inc. has a policy of continual product improvement and reserves the right to amend this document.
Warnings • Skin/soft tissue breakdown can occur due to a number of factors, which vary by individual. Check skin daily. Redness, bruising, or darker areas (when compared to normal skin) may indicate the beginning of soft tissue breakdown and needs to be addressed. If any discoloration does NOT disappear within 30 minutes of discovery, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
Intended Use The ROHO® MOSAIC® Cushion (MOSAIC) is an adjustable, air-filled, segmented-design wheelchair support surface and is intended to conform to an individual’s seated shape to provide skin/soft tissue protection. There is a weight limit of 250 lbs. (113 kg), and the cushion must be properly sized to the individual. ROHO, Inc.
Sizing (all measurements are approximate) Cushion* MOSAIC1616C MOSAIC1616HD MOSAIC1816C MOSAIC1816HD MOSAIC1818C MOSAIC1818HD Width Length Weight 16 in. (40.5 cm) 16 in. (40.5 cm) 0.75 lbs. (0.3 kg) 18 in. (45.5 cm) 16 in. (40.5 cm) 0.75 lbs. (0.4 kg) 18 in. (45.5 cm) 18 in. (45.5 cm) 1.0 lbs. (0.4 kg) Cell height: 2.75 in. (7.0 cm) *C = Standard Cover; HD = Heavy Duty Cover Cushion Placement and Adjustment 1 2 1. Slide the hand pump nozzle over the inflation valve.
Cushion Placement and Adjustment, Continued 4. Place the cushion inside the cover. (See COVER PLACEMENT.) 5. Place the cushion on the wheelchair with the cells right side up. The individual should sit in the wheelchair in their normal sitting position. Make sure that the cushion is centered underneath the individual. The inflation valve should be in the front, on the left side of the seated individual. 6. The cushion is most effective when there is 1/2 in. to 1 in. (1.5 cm to 2.
Cover Placement When covered, the cushion should lie flat on the chair (non-skid material on the bottom). 1. Unfold the cover. 2. Insert the cushion. • Standard Cover: The corners of the cushion should be visible through the corner openings of the cover. Pull the inflation valve through the corner opening. • Heavy Duty Cover: The inflation valve should point toward the zipper. 3. Close the zipper. Note: A cover is not required.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Cleaning and disinfecting are two separate processes. Cleaning must precede disinfection. Note: Before use by a different individual, clean, disinfect, and check the product for proper functioning. WARNING: If using bleach, follow the safety guidelines on the bleach container. DO NOT: • use abrasives, such as steel wool or scouring pads.
Cleaning and Disinfecting, Continued To Sterilize the Cushion: Follow cleaning and disinfecting guidelines. ROHO products are not packaged in a sterile condition, nor are they intended or required to be sterilized prior to usage. High temperatures accelerate aging and may cause damage to the product assembly. If institution protocol demands sterilization, open the valve and use the lowest temperature possible for the shortest time possible.
Limited Warranty What is covered? ROHO, Inc. covers any defects in materials or workmanship of the product. For how long? 12 months from the date the product was originally purchased, with the exception of the cover, which has a 6-month Limited Warranty. What is not covered? A product that has been misused, damaged by an accident, or damaged from “an act of Nature”, e.g., flood, tornado, earthquake, fire.
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