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Safety Instructions
To avoid injury, read, understand and follow all instructions and warnins in this manual before installin
and usin the Spex Constructa Cushion. There are hazards associated with the use of wheelchairs
and adaptive equipment. If you misuse your wheelchair or your cushion you can be seriously injured.
If your cushion ceases to function as intended, please consult your authorized Spex Seatin supplier
immediately before continuin to use. Any serious incident that has occurred in relation to this product
should be reported to Spex Ltd.
The Spex Constructa Cushion cover and foam meet the flammability requirements of California
Technical Bulletin 117 and ISO 16840-10:2021. In rare cases the fabrics used in this product may
cause skin irritation for people with sensitive skin. If you experience any reddenin or itchin of the
skin consult with your health care professional.
Disclaimer: Spex takes no responsibility as to the therapeutic eectiveness of our products. Our
claims relate to the ability of the products to provide safe and reliable positionin and seatin on the
equipment onto which they are installed.
Weiht Capacity
• 14”-16” width cushion maximum user weiht: 200 lbs. (90 k)
• 18”-20” width cushion maximum user weiht: 300 lbs. (136 k)
Environment
Caution: Avoid sharp objects or exposure to extreme heat or open flame. These could damae
your cushion.
Moisture: Always keep your cushion dry. If your cushion ets damp or wet, thorouhly wipe
with a dry cloth as soon as possible. Never use your cushion in a showerin or pool
facility. Moisture is a contributin factor in causin pressure ulcers. It can damae your
cushion and could potentially cause failure.
Temperature: The cushion should be at room temperature before sittin on it. Your cushion may
not function as intended when used at extreme temperatures. Do not leave the Cushion
outside overniht or at temperatures below 5°C/41°F.
Dirt: Small bits of dust, dirt and sand can damae your cushion. Reularly wash your cushion
cover to ensure no build-up occurs.
Compatibility
• The Spex Constructa Cushion has been desined to be compatible with most wheelchairs.
• The Spex Constructa Cushion must have a solid base to install to, such as a solid seat base
or cushion riidizer, which provides more stability to the user.
