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Practitioner (ATP) or clinical professional trained to do wheelchair repairs, adjustments and retrofits. Additional information can be found in the Liberty FT Owner Manual and Liberty FT Assembly Guide. The owner manual and adjustment guides can be found on the Ki Mobility website.
Tools Please see the list below to identify the tools needed throughout this tech manual. Always check tools to ensure the ends are not stripped and that the tool can perform it’s function properly without damaging any parts or hardware on the chair. Tools Needed •...
Seat Height - Rear Wheels Determine your wheel and caster selection based upon your desired seat height. Once determined, be sure to check Caster and Footrest Compatibility charts before ordering or making any physical changes to the chair. Also, be aware that a specific rear seat height may be accomplished with more than one type of axle plate.
Seat Height - Casters Seat Height - Caster Compatibility charts are utilized to prevent interference between the caster and side frame or caster and hanger/footrest. Higher degree hangers and larger casters are more likely to create interference. Use the charts below to determine if your wheel, caster, caster stem and seat height configuration will work with your desired hanger angle selection.
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Seat Height - Casters Caster Footrest Compatibility Matrix 80° Extension Mount Hangers Caster Housing Forward Caster Housing Reversed Caster Housing Caster Size 13½ 14½ 15½ 16½ 17½ 18½ 19½ 13½ 14½ 15½ 16½ 17½ 18½ 19½ Seat height not No go with short Available with short available stem...
Seat Height - Caster Positioning within Caster Fork To adjust the caster within the caster fork, use two 13mm wrenches to remove the bolt, two spacers (used on all except 8x2) and nut. Move everything to the correct hole and reinstall hardware to secure. 4”...
Seat Height - Axle Position Based on your axle plate selection or type - use the following drawings and chart below to determine the vertical position of the axle plates to achieve desired rear seat height. A 13mm wrench is needed for the axle plate bolts.
Seat Depth - Axle Plate Seat depth can be changed by repositioning the axle plate horizontally. Determine the horizontal positioning of the axle by using the desired seat depth, axle plate type and Center of Gravity offset within the drawing and matrix below. CG Offset Lines represent front of back cane.
Seat Width Seat width is controlled by shortening or extending the length of the cross brace assemblies. Assemblies come in three sizes resulting in limited range per assembly. Determine the width required, confirm that the width is within the range of the assembly and relocate cross brace bolts to achieve the width desired. Upper and Lower Crossbrace Assembly Dimension A Size...
Non-Folding Frame The hardware and hole locations are different for a non-folding frame. See the image below for details. Two 10mm wrenches, two 13mm wrenches and a 5mm Allen wrench are needed. NOTE: A non-folding frame does not have the locking tab, pull handle, foot pad or fold strap brackets.
Axle Plate Construction Use the diagrams below to assemble a Quick Release Axle or a Threaded Axle. Standard, extended and low axle plates are shown. Quick Release Axle 73mm long QR axle used for 12” and 16” wheels. 82mm long QR axle used for all other wheels.
Caster Construction Use the diagrams below to assemble a standard or a tall stem caster assembly. The caster assembly can be assembled in the forward or reversed configurations. Adjust the eccentric washers as needed to achieve the 90° to 92°angle dimension. Not used with 8X2 used...
Fork and Stem Replacement Remove Fork and Stem 1. Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the cap off of the caster barrel. Be careful not to scratch paint. 2. Use a 19mm socket wrench to remove the nut and washer from inside caster housing. Hold the caster while removing the nut and washer.
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Fork and Stem Replacement 3. Remove the caster stem using a 19mm socket wrench on the bottom nut. Save all hardware and stem if you are not replacing the stem. NOTE: The hardware on the stem of your chair may look different than what is shown below depending on the size of your fork and stem.
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Fork and Stem Replacement Install Fork and Stem 1. Install new fork onto caster with one bolt (A), one nut (B) and two spacers (C) per side using two 13mm wrenches. Standard forks use spacer 100792 (C) and wide forks use spacer 001246 (C). Also, a standard fork uses 101829 - M8 x 65 bolt (A) while a wide fork uses the longer 101709 - M8 x 80 bolt (A).
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Fork and Stem Replacement 2. Install new stem or reinstall stem saved from Remove Fork and Stem, step 3. Install hardware based on the size stem you are using. Tighten the bottom nut (A) to 55 ft.- lbs. using the torque wrench. Standard Stem Tall Stem 3.
Wheel Pull Correction NOTE: The direction of the pull determines which wheel will be adjusted to fix any wheel pull. If chair pulls left, fix the left caster wheel. 1. Remove cap on caster barrel. 2. Use a 19mm socket wrench to remove the nut and washer from inside caster housing. Hold the caster while removing the nut and washer.
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Wheel Pull Correction 3. Move the washer removed in step 2 to the bottom side of the caster barrel. Add another of the same washer to the bottom side of the caster barrel (washer is part #100682 - washer ½" .518 x .875 x 0.47 F/W Black Zinc).
Adjusting Gas Springs NOTE: Chair capacity is always 250 lbs. Adjustments may be made to change resistance/assistance of the tilt mechanism for the attendant. NOTE: A gas spring location chart is located on the next page for reference if needed. 1.
6mm Allen wrench to remove the cylinder mount screw. Slide the gas spring out of the bracket. NOTE: Bracket can be removed for easier access to gas spring if needed. 2. Ki Mobility recommends the following gas strut set-up for strut needed and configuration. Assistive Gas Strut Set-Up...
Replacing Frame Cover 1. Remove current frame cover by removing nut using an 8mm wrench and a 3mm Allen wrench. 2. Separate and roll back tape backing (red) (B) from adhesive with blade on the inside of the new cover (A).
Fold Lever Replacement NOTE: For easier access to parts involved in this instruction, remove any backrest and/or seat upholstery before beginning. 1. Remove the existing fold lever assembly by removing hardware and fold lever using a 3mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench. 2.
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Fold Lever Replacement 3. Install the lever upside down with pressure. Maintain the pressure as you rotate the lever 180° and secure the nut using a 3mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench. 4. Test the fold lever assembly by two ways. First, look at the fold lever compared to the cross brace. The fold lever should be parallel to the cross brace.
Adjusting Depth 1. If the seat depth adjustment is needed, remove bolts, washer, P-Clip and nuts using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. 2. Use the chart and diagram below to find correct primary backrest bolt position. Folding Backrest Standard Backrest Backrest position is determined by the...
Changing Seat Sling 1. Remove seat sling by removing screws using a Phillips screwdriver. 2. Install seat rails into pockets on both sides of new seat sling. 3. Fold chair in part way. Install new seat sling and rails onto chair using a Phillips screwdriver. Do not tighten hardware.
Changing to a Short Back NOTE: Have chair in level position, not in any degree of tilt, while changing to a short back. This will help when working with the tilt cable in later steps. 1. Remove levers from back canes using a Phillips screwdriver. Save hardware. 2.
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Changing to a Short Back 6. Ensure cable is routed correctly while chair is in a level position. See image below for correct routing. NOTE: Ensure that cable is not pulled tight into the P-Clip on the back plate. Slack is needed between the cable connection point at the gas spring and the P-Clip to prevent damage during tilting.
Replacing Tilt Cables NOTE: Have chair in level position, not in any degree of tilt, while replacing cables. 1. Loosen adjustment nuts and remove cable from chair up to the trigger handles. Adjustment Nuts 2. Pull cable out of lever channel, squeeze trigger and slide cable barrel out of trigger to remove cable. 3.
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Replacing Tilt Cables 5. Install cable into lever. Ensure cable is routed correctly. See correct routing below. NOTE: Verify there are no kinks or sharp turns in the cable. P-Clip is installed after adjustments. 6. Remove slack from tilt lever cable by adjusting the turnbuckle adapter. Verify the lever engages and tilts properly.
Installing Transit 1. Install front transit bracket with two screws, two washers and two nuts using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. 2. Install front transit hook label in the space between the two ends of the front transit bracket. 3.
Wheel Lock Configurations 1. Use diagrams and charts to determine the needed wheel lock configuration for your chair. 2. Install wheel lock according to the configuration desired, determined from diagrams and chart below, using a 10mm wrench. NOTE: Always mount carriage bolts as far apart as possible to maximize rigidity. NOTE: Always loosen and tighten wheel lock hardware by alternating between the two bolts while loosening/tightening a little at a time.
Handrim Configurations NOTE: Not all wheels listed below are available for specific models. See an order form or the online parts manual for more information on your specific chair model. Handrim Hardware Chart Wheel Handrim Connection Handrim Wheel Natural Connection Aluminum Plastic Natural...
Handrim Construction The sequencing of hardware for the three styles of handrims is shown below. The specific hardware used is determined in the chart on the previous page, based on the tire and handrim being used. Spacer Style Detached Tab Style Tab Style...
Rotating 4-Way Latch The 4-Way latch has eight possible configurations, four with the curve of the lever facing outward and four with the curve of the lever facing inward. See diagram below. Eight Possible Configurations Standard Position Lever Facing Outward Lever Facing Inward Rotating 1.
Backrest Angle Adjustment 1. Use a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench to remove the button head screw and nut on the backrest. 2. Rotate backrest to desired angle. Each hole represents 5° of rotation. See diagram below for the angle for each hole.
Seat Upholstery 1. Install seat rail and upholstery with screws using a Phillips screwdriver. NOTE: Reference the chart below to determine the number of screws needed for the upholstery based on the seat depth. NOTE: Ensure the right size seat rail is used (14", 16", 18" or 20"). Screw Quantity per Chair Seat Depth Seat Sling Depth...
Adjusting Height Adjustable T-Arm Position 1. Remove two screws, two washers and two nuts from armrest receiver. 2. Move receiver to desired location on seat frame and reinstall screws, washers and nuts.
Angle Adjustable Locking Flip Up Extendable Armrest 1. Set the angle of the armrest. There are five holes that can be used to set the angle. Tighten the bolt once angle is set. 3 4 5 2. Set the length of the armrest. To adjust the length, remove the bolts and spacer on the tube and the screw closest to the back of the chair.
Anti-Tips 1. To adjust height, press in lower detent buttons. 2. Slide anti-tip up or down to desired height and allow detent buttons to click into new holes. 3. Repeat process on the opposite side. Ensure both sides are set in the same configuration. See diagrams and charts below for additional anti-tip information.
Multi-Angle Footrest Installation 1. Determine which configuration the ball shaft (D) will need to be in - down (eversion) or up (inversion). See figure below for example. Install footplate (B) onto upper footrest clamp (C) with two screws (A) using a 4mm Allen wrench. Install ball shaft (D) into lower footrest clamp (E) and secure to the upper footrest clamp using three screws (G) and three lock washers (F) using a 5mm Allen wrench.
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Multi-Angle Footrest 2. Install footrest mount (E) onto the end of the ball shaft and secure with screw (H) and lock washer (G) using a 4mm Allen wrench. Install the flip-up latch (D) onto the footrest mount and secure with latch spring (C), bushing (B) and screw (A) using a 4mm Allen wrench.
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