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  • Page 2 I. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing an Ethos wheelchair! Please do not use this wheelchair without first reading this entire manual. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) or clinical professional.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Modifying your Wheelchair ..............8 Wheelchair Stability ................8 Aftermarket Seating ................9 SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR Your Ethos & It’s Parts ................ 10 Transit Use..................11 Height Adjustable T-Arm ..............14 Swing Away Armrests ................. 15 Rear Wheels..................

  • Page 4: Notice - Read Before Use

    III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE A. Your Safety and Stability Ki Mobility manufactures many different wheelchairs that might meet your needs. You should consult an Assistive Technology Professional when selecting which model would best meet your particular requirements and how the wheelchair should be set up and adjusted. Final selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your medical professional.

  • Page 5: General Warnings

    B. General Warnings WARNING: Do not exceed weight limit of chair: Standard Ethos 275 lbs (125 kg) Limits refer to combined weight in pounds of user and all items carried. Exceeding weight limit may damage your chair or may increase your risk of falling or tipping over. A tip-over or fall could result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 6: Positioning Belts Or Harnesses

    IV. WARNINGS C. Positioning Belts or Harnesses WARNING: Never leave a user who cannot maintain their own seated posture unattended when using positioning belts or harnesses. The user may slide down and become entangled in the belt or harness which may result in severe injury or death. Positioning belts are designed to assist with proper positioning within the wheelchair.

  • Page 7: Power Drives

    Ki Mobility does not recommend the installation of power drive systems on any Ethos wheelchair. Ethos wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as power wheelchairs. If you add a power drive system to an Ethos wheelchair, be sure the manufacturer of the power drive system has validated and approved the combination of the power drive system and Ethos wheelchair as safe and effective.

  • Page 8: Descending Stairs

    IV. WARNINGS G. Descending Stairs NOTE: When descending a set of stairs the user should be facing forward. • A person behind the user, who has sufficient strength and skill to handle the weight of the user and the wheelchair, should tilt the chair backward and let the chair down the stairs one step at a time on the rear wheels.

  • Page 9: Modifying Your Wheelchair

    THIS MANUAL OR BY ADDING KI MOBILITY APPROVED OPTIONS. THERE ARE NO APPROVED OPTIONS THAT INVOLVE DRILLING OR CUTTING THE FRAME BY ANYONE OTHER THAN A TRAINED KI MOBILITY ASSOCIATE. Contact Ki Mobility or an authorized Ki Mobility supplier before adding any accessories or components not provided by Ki Mobility.

  • Page 10: Aftermarket Seating

    Selecting the Proper Seating Product Ki Mobility recommends that you consult with a licensed clinician (i.e. Physician or therapist) trained in wheelchair seating and positioning before selecting any seating and positioning product. This will help ensure you receive the right product for your specific needs.

  • Page 11: Set Up & Use Of Your Wheelchair

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR A. Your Ethos & It’s Parts 1. Inspect and maintain this chair. See Maintenance on page 28. 2. If you detect a problem, contact your authorized supplier immediately. 3. Have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair performed by an authorized supplier annually.

  • Page 12: Transit Use

    If you make changes to your Ethos wheelchair after you receive it, you should contact your wheelchair provider or Ki Mobility to make sure it is appropriate to continue to use your wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle.
  • Page 13 B. Transit Use (Continued) • Attach wheelchair tie-downs to the four securement points (two front, two rear) on the Ethos wheelchair with the Transit Option (Fig. 1) in accordance with the wheelchair tie-down manufacturer’s instructions and RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 18 or ISO 10542-1:2012 - Part...
  • Page 14 V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR B. Transit Use (Continued) WARNING: Remove and secure any items temporarily attached to the chair while in a motor vehicle. Leaving items attached to the vent tray, battery tray or oxygen tank holder and not securing them properly and separately in a motor vehicle could result in these items becoming dangerous projectiles in the event of an accident.

  • Page 15: Height Adjustable T-Arm

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR C. Height Adjustable T-Arm 1. Installation a. Slide the outer armpost into the receiver mounted to the wheelchair frame. b. The armrest will automatically lock into place. Check to make sure the locking lever is as shown (Fig.

  • Page 16: Swing Away Armrests

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR D. Swing Away Armrests WARNING: These arms offer only a lock against rotation and are designed to bear a downward force only. They will remove completely if pulled up on and cannot be used to lift or otherwise handle the chair.

  • Page 17: Rear Wheels

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR E. Rear Wheels WARNING: Before operating chair, assure the push button is completely extended and locking balls on the inside are fully engaged. Failure to do so may result in the wheel falling off, which could cause a fall or tip-over.

  • Page 18: Optional Dynamic Footplate

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR G. Optional Dynamic Footplate Angle adjustment of your footrest 1. Loosen the two screws (Fig. 6:A) on the bottom of the footrest using a 4mm Allen wrench. 2. Rotate footrest to desired angle and secure in place by retightening the two screws. Fig.

  • Page 19: Wheel Locks

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR I. Wheel Locks 1. Adjusting Wheel Locks a. Use a 6mm Allen wrench to loosen the clamp bolt (Fig. 8:A). b. Slide the wheel lock assembly forward or backward along the lock mount tube. c.

  • Page 20: Anti-Tips

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR J. Anti-Tips Anti-tip tubes help prevent your wheelchair from tipping over backwards. When adjusted properly, they provide a significant increase in rearward stability. Your stability can be affected by traversing uneven ground, a ramp, slope or other surface that changes your relationship to gravity. Your stability can also be affected by other forces acting on you and your wheelchair, such as someone pushing down or leaning on your push handles or other parts of your chair.
  • Page 21 V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR J. Anti-Tips (Continued) 3. Turning Anti-Tip Tubes Up (Fig. 13) Turn anti-tip tubes up when being pushed by an attendant, overcoming obstacles or climbing curbs. a. Press the rear anti-tip tube release pin. b.

  • Page 22: Upholstery Fabric

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR K. Upholstery Fabric 1. You must immediately replace seat and back upholstery that has worn through and shows signs of failing. If you fail to do so, the seat or back may fail. 2.

  • Page 23: Backrest

    2. Relaxed Position (Fig. 17) The Ethos backrest will also open into an extended position. Lean forward slightly to take the load off the latching pins and then pull up on the release bar and lean back into the relaxed position. Lock the back by pulling back tubes forward until the back locks with a click.

  • Page 24: Changing Elastomers

    These have been provided to allow the ride experience to be optimized based on rider preference. For additional information on elastomer selection and tailoring your ride experience, please visit the Ethos product page at www.kimobility.com. Elastomers can be changed or reconfigured. Follow the instructions below to complete this procedure.
  • Page 25 V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR N. Changing Elastomers (Continued) 3. Push the elastomers (Fig. 20:A) that you are replacing, out of the tower and push in new elastomers. Ensure edges of elastomer line up with the groove inside the tower. See the chart below to help determine which elastomers suit the type of ride you desire, standard or firm, based on the user weight and the chair center of gravity.
  • Page 26 V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR N. Changing Elastomers (Continued) 4. Reinstall seat frame clamp with bolt, two washers, insert and nut using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. Install bolt back into the seat frame clamp top and leave loose so seat frame can still be installed.

  • Page 27: Setting Toe To Zero

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR O. Setting Toe to Zero NOTE: A wheelchair equipped with 0° camber plugs cannot have a toe-in toe-out condition. This adjustment is only required when using 2°, 4°, 6° and 8° camber adapters. Toe refers to how well the rear wheels of the chair are aligned relative to the ground.

  • Page 28: Cushion Installation

    V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR P. Cushion Installation a. The Ethos was designed to be used with a proper wheelchair cushion. WARNING: Avoid sitting for long periods of time without a proper wheelchair cushion. Sitting for long periods of time without a proper wheelchair cushion could cause pressure ulcers which could lead to serious infections or even death.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Regular and routine maintenance will extend the life of your wheelchair while improving its performance. Wheelchair repairs and the replacement of parts should be done by a qualified technician of an authorized Ki Mobility supplier. 1. General Inspections: a. Clean your chair at least once per month. You may need to clean your chair more frequently if you operate it in dirty environments, such as a worksite.

  • Page 30: Routine Maintenance

    Inspect frame for any deformities, defects, cracks, dimples or bends. These could be signs of fatigue in the frame which could result in a failure of the chair. Discontinue use of the wheelchair immediately and contact your authorized Ki Mobility dealer. 3. Annually: a.

  • Page 31: Cleaning

    VI. MAINTENANCE C. Cleaning 1. Axles and Wheels: a. Clean around the axles and wheels WEEKLY with a damp rag. b. Hair and lint will lodge in the caster housing. Disassemble the caster housing every six months to remove entangled hair. NOTE: Do not use WD-40 or any other penetrating oil on this wheelchair.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    4. This warranty applies in the USA only. Check with your supplier to find out if international warranties apply. Ki Mobility’s Responsibility Ki Mobility’s only liability is to replace or repair, at our discretion, the covered parts. There are no other remedies, expressed or implied. Your Responsibility a.
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