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THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR AND
INTENDED TO BE USED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
WORKING FOR AN AUTHORIZED KI MOBILITY DEALER.

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  • Page 1 THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL HAS BEEN DEVELOPED FOR AND INTENDED TO BE USED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN WORKING FOR AN AUTHORIZED KI MOBILITY DEALER.
  • Page 2 This technical manual is designed to aid in the different procedures that may be needed for the Little Wave Clik wheelchair. This technical manual does not replace, but aids the owner manual, adjustment guides and instructions. The procedures shown in this technical manual should only be performed by an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) or clinical professional trained to do wheelchair repairs, adjustments and retrofits.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Tools........................ 3 Chair Measurement References..............4 Caster Mount ....................5 Caster Forks and Stems ................. 6 Camber Mount Assembly ................9 Camber Tube and Adapters................11 Backrest Assembly ..................12 Relaxed Back ....................13 Height Adjustable Back Post ................15 Fixed Height Back Post ..................

  • Page 4: Tools

    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 its function properly without damaging any parts or hardware on the chair. Tools Needed •...

  • Page 5: Chair Measurement References

    Chair Measurement References The Little Wave Clik wheelchair is designed to grow with the user. See the diagram below for terms that are commonly used during the process of growing a chair and/or fitting a user with a chair. A. Seat Width (see diagram 2) Measured from outside of frame tube on one side to the outside of frame tube on the other side.

  • Page 6: Caster Mount

    Caster Mount 1. Install the caster wheel assembly into the caster arm (B) and secure with screw (A) using a 3mm Allen wrench. 2. Install the caster arm assembly onto the caster arm mount (J) with the adjustment plate (K) and pin (C) and slide onto the chair frame.

  • Page 7: Caster Forks And Stems

    Caster Forks and Stems 1. Install stem (A) into fork (B) with washer (E) and nut (F) using a 17mm wrench. 2. Install caster wheel (H) into fork (B) with two screws (C), a threaded barrel (D) and two spacers (G) using two 4mm Allen wrenches.
  • Page 8 Caster Forks and Stems Single Sided Fork 1. Install stem (A) into single sided fork (B) with washer (C) and nut (D) using a 17mm wrench. 2. Install caster wheel (F) onto fork (B) with a screw (E), the axle shaft (G) and secure with E-Ring (H). NOTE: There are two sizes of caster stems (standard and +3/4") and two sizes of forks (short and tall) that can be used.
  • Page 9 Caster Forks and Stems Frog Legs Ultra Sport Fork Assembly 1. Install Frog Leg Ultra Sport Fork (A) onto caster wheel (E) with axle (B), screw (C) and two spacers (D) using two 4mm Allen wrenches.

  • Page 10: Camber Mount Assembly

    Camber Mount Assembly NOTE: Install one side at a time so you are able to install the camber tube properly in a later step. 1. Install the tower clamps (B & C) onto the frame with the camber mount tube (E) and the camber tube cap (F) using two screws (A) and two nuts (D) with a 5mm Allen wrench.
  • Page 11 Camber Mount Assembly 3. Install camber tube (D) into the camber tube mounting clamp and secure with screw (B) and nut (C) using a 4mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench. Install and tighten the two set screws (A) with a 2.5mm Allen wrench.

  • Page 12: Camber Tube And Adapters

    Camber Tube and Adapters 1. Install axle receiver, axle receiver nut, axle plate washer and camber adapter into the camber tube. NOTE: The camber adapter is available with 0°, 2°, 4°, 6° and 8° camber. 2. Secure the camber adapter into the camber tube with two screws and a threaded barrel using two 4mm Allen wrenches.

  • Page 13: Backrest Assembly

    Backrest Assembly NOTE: It is important that during the backrest mount installation procedures both sides of your chair are set up the same. Take care to move assembly equal distance on each side. Each click is equivalent to ½". Only once the assembly is in the desired location should you tighten any hardware to secure the position.

  • Page 14: Relaxed Back

    Backrest Assembly 4. Install release cable (A) with pin receiver (B), release spring (C), lockout pin (D) and spacer (E). Use Blue Loctite on the threaded end of release cable before assembly. Repeat on opposite side. NOTE: The spacer (E) is not used if Swing Away Armrests are being used. Apply Loctite Here...
  • Page 15 Relaxed Back To adjust the backrest angle: 1. Loosen 6mm screw (A) on outside of backrest plate. Do this to each side of backrest. 2. Remove 5mm screw (B) on outside of backrest plate. Do this to each side of backrest. 3.

  • Page 16: Height Adjustable Back Post

    Height Adjustable Back Post 1. Install the height adjustable back post (F), plugs (G), sleeve (E), screws (C), threaded barrels (D) and the upper back tube assembly (A) using two 3mm Allen wrenches. NOTE: The straight upper back, standard push handle and fold down push handle upper backs are shown in the image below.

  • Page 17: Fixed Height Back Post

    Fixed Height Back Post 1. For the fixed height back post, install the rigidizer bar (D), screws (A & C), threaded barrels (B) and plugs (E) using two 3mm Allen wrenches. NOTE: The fixed height back post, standard push handle and fold down push handle upper backs are shown in the image below.

  • Page 18: Rigid Stroller Handle

    Rigid Stroller Handle 1. Install the stroller handle clamp (E & G) onto the rigidizer bar and secure with two screws (I) and a set screw (H) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 2.5mm Allen wrench. The clamps can be installed in the straight mount configuration or the angled mount configuration.

  • Page 19: Bolt-On Push Handle

    Bolt-On Push Handle 1. Install the clamps (B & C) and bolt-on push handle tube (E) onto the rigidizer bar and secure with two screws (A) and two nuts (D) using a 5mm Allen wrench. NOTE: The clamps can be installed onto the rigidizer bar in the straight or angled orientation. See image below for details.

  • Page 20: Height Adjustable T-Arm

    Height Adjustable T-Arm 1. Remove two screws (B) and outside cross tube bracket (A) using a 5mm Allen wrench. 2. Install the T-Arm mount (E), receiver (C) and bracket (B) onto the frame and cross tube with four screws (A & D) using a 5mm Allen wrench. 3.

  • Page 21: Angle Adj. Locking Flip Up Extendable Armrest

    Angle Adj. 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.

  • Page 22: Swing Away Armrest

    Swing Away Armrest 1. Detach the backrest from the backrest plate and install the swing away receiver (A) between the backrest and backrest plate along with arc adjustment cam (D) with two screws (C& F) and two lock washers (B & E) using a 3mm Allen wrench and a 4mm Allen wrench. See image below. NOTE: The backrest cable will also need to be detached, put through the swing away receiver hole and back into backrest plate.

  • Page 23: Tubular Flip Up Armrest

    Tubular Flip Up Armrest 1. Install the stop block (B) onto the tubular flip up armrest tube (J) and secure with bolt (H), saddle (G) and nut (A) using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. Secure the armrest tube to the backrest tube (armrest mounts on the outside of chair) with bolt (I), two saddles (E &...

  • Page 24: Canopy

    Canopy Installation 1. Install tube mount (C), inner clamp (B), outer clamp (D), barrel nut (A), spherical washer (E) and bolt (F) onto backrest tube using a 5mm Allen wrench. Repeat on opposite side. NOTE: The clamps may need to be rotated to accomodate the chair width while remaining in the correct distance for the stems.
  • Page 25 Canopy 3. To remove just the canopy, push in the latch on both stems and lift up and out of tube mount. Push latch in to clear the tube mount.

  • Page 26: Cane And Crutch Holder

    Cane and Crutch Holder 1. Install crutch holder cup (E) onto the inside of rear chair frame by securing two clamps (C & D) with two bolts (A) and two lock washers (B) using a 5mm Allen wrench. 2. Install velcro strap (B) at top of back cane with bolt (A) using a 3mm Allen wrench.

  • Page 27: Luggage Carrier

    Luggage Carrier NOTE: There are different sizes of clamps to fit all types of chairs and configurations. The carrier is mounted to the frame or footrest tube on Rigid chairs and mounted on the footrest hangers or extension tubes on Catalysts and Tilt chairs. If hangers have been omitted the carrier is mounted to the vertical front frame tube.

  • Page 28: Handrim Configurations

    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...

  • Page 29: Handrim Construction

    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...

  • Page 30: Growing Seat Pan

    Growing Seat Pan The front and rear growing seat pans each come in three sizes to allow for a possible chair depth range of 8" - 18". See instructions below for information on installing and adjusting the growing seat pan. 1.

  • Page 31: Growing Seat Sling

    Growing Seat Sling 1. Set the front seat sling (C) onto the rear seat sling (B) and insert seat rails (D) through pockets on the edges of the seat slings. 2. Secure seat slings onto chair with screws (A) using a Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 32: Side Guards

    Side Guards Side Guard Receiver NOTE: If you are installing the composite side guard receiver, the hardware and outer cross tube clamp will be removed before installing the new. 1. Install the side guard clamp (B) and crosstube mount (C) onto frame with two screws (A) and two nuts (D) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.
  • Page 33 Side Guards 2. Install the side guard assembly into the receiver so the side guard post stop faces the outside of the chair. Removable Pediatric Side Guard 1. Install the pediatric side guard (D) onto the side guard post (C) with two screws (A) using a 4mm Allen wrench.

  • Page 34: Transit

    Transit 1. Remove the backrest clamp hardware using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. Save hardware. 2. Install the rear transit bracket (B) outside of the backrest clamp on the inside part of chair. The rear transit bracket is secured with two bolts (A) and two nuts (C) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.
  • Page 35 Transit 3. Remove the hardware to detach the caster arm from the caster mount using a 5mm Allen wrench. 4. Install the front transit bracket in between the caster arm and the caster mount and secure with three bolts, washer and a dual hole nut using a 5mm Allen wrench.
  • Page 36 Transit 5. Install transit hook decals on the sides of each transit bracket. 6. Install WC-19 Transit Approved decal on the bottom of the frame tube near the rear transit bracket. WC-19 Transit Transit Hook Approved Decal Decal 7. Repeat steps to install rear and front transit brackets on opposite side. Once completed, there will be four total transit brackets - two rear and two front.

  • Page 37: Aa. Aluminum Angle Adjustable Footrest

    Aluminum Angle Adjustable Footrest 1. Install the footrest extension tubes (A) into the footrest adjustable clamp (B). 2. Install the footrest platform (D) onto the footrest adjustable clamp and secure with two screws (A) and two nuts (C) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. If a riser (B) is being used to elevate the footrest platform, install between the footrest platform and the footrest adjustable clamp.

  • Page 38: Ab. Angle Adjustable Flip Under Footrest

    Angle Adjustable Flip Under Footrest 1. Install the footrest tubes (A & D) through the pivots (B) into the footrest flip stop clamp (C). NOTE: The footrest tube and the footrest tube offset are shown below. The installation process is the same for both footrest tubes.

  • Page 39: Ac. High Mount Angle Adjustable Footrest

    High Mount Angle Adjustable Footrest 1. Install the footrest tubes (A) into the footrest adjustable clamp (B) and secure by installing the footrest platform (C) onto the clamp with two screws (D) and two nuts (E) using a 5mm Allen wrench. 2.

  • Page 40: Ad. High Mount Angle Adjustable Flip Under Footrest

    High Mount Angle Adjustable Flip Under Footrest 1. Install the pivots (B) and clamp (D) onto the footrest tube (A) and secure with two screws (C) using a 5mm Allen wrench. 2. Install the bracket (F) onto the end of the footrest tube and secure with screw (E) using a 4mm Allen wrench.

  • Page 41: Ae. Cross Tube

    Cross Tube 1. Install the cross tube (F) to the inside clamp (D) with two screws (C) using a 5mm Allen wrench. Repeat on opposite side. 2. Install the cross tube assembly to the chair frame by installing two screws (A) and two nuts (E) through the inside clamp to the outside clamp (B) using a 5mm Allen wrench.

  • Page 42: Af. Anti-Tips

    Anti-Tips 1. Assemble the anti-tip by connecting the two anti-tip tubes (B & C) and ensuring they "click" together when the detent buttons (A) engage. 2. Install the wheels (B) onto the anti-tip tube with a bolt (C) and nut (A) using two 10mm wrenches. 3.

  • Page 43: Ag. 5Th Wheel

    5th Wheel Standard 5th Wheel 1. Assemble the 5th wheel arm mount as shown below using two ½" wrenches. 2. Install the caster (D) into the 5th wheel mount forks with two screws (A), threaded barrel (B) and two caster spacers (C) using two 4mm Allen wrenches.
  • Page 44 5th Wheel 3. Loosen the camber tube mount clamps by removing the bolt and nut from both sides using a 4mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench. Slide the camber tube halfway out as shown below. NOTE: If you are retrofitting to the standard 5th wheel, remove the camber tube completely because a new camber tube is needed.
  • Page 45 5th Wheel 5. Center the 5th wheel mounting clamp and secure in place by installing three screws (A & B) using a 4mm Allen wrench. Install the 5th wheel into the clamp and ensure the detent buttons "click" or lock into place.
  • Page 46 5th Wheel 2. Install the caster (D) into the 5th wheel mount forks with two screws (A), threaded barrel (B) and two caster spacers (C) using two 4mm Allen wrenches. 3. Loosen the camber tube mount clamps by removing the bolt and nut from both sides using a 4mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench.
  • Page 47 5th Wheel 4. Slide the 5th wheel mounting clamp (A) onto the camber tube. Slide the camber tube back to the standard position and reinstall hardware to secure the camber tube in place. 5. Center the dynamic 5th wheel mounting clamp and secure in place by installing two screws (D), two washers (B) and two nuts (A) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.

  • Page 48: Ah. Wheel Locks

    Wheel Locks See image below for information on the types of wheel locks available. Installation of the wheel lock clamps is on the next page. Push to Lock Flush Mount Low Profile Scissor Lock Extension Bar Short Thro Scissor Locks Grade Aids Extended Bar Wheel Lock...
  • Page 49 Wheel Locks Installing Wheel Lock Clamps 1. The wheel lock assemblies with the wheel lock bars are mounted onto the chair using the wheel lock clamps (C & D). There are two types of wheel lock clamps that are shown below. Install hardware with the wheel lock bar and chair frame in position using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 6mm Allen wrench.

  • Page 50: Ai. One Arm Drive (Oad)

    One Arm Drive (OAD) Installing a New OAD (For converting a Hex OAD to a Blade OAD, skip ahead to Page 50) 1. Remove both wheels from wheelchair. 2. Remove the camber tube assembly. Retain all hardware. 3. Identify which wheel you will be installing the One Arm Drive and base the following instructions on that wheel/side.
  • Page 51 One Arm Drive (OAD) 6. Install blade drive shaft to axle mounts and tighten M5 socket head cap screws and M5 nylock nuts using a 4mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench. See image below. 7. Install the handrim hub and OAD handrim onto your drive wheel with the key, washer and spacer and secure with four bolts.
  • Page 52 One Arm Drive (OAD) 8. Install blade axles through axle mounts, wheels and handrims. Secure with washer and nut. 9. Level bearings by using the machined flat areas. Tighten bolts. NOTE: If your chair has the 5th wheel option, continue with the instructions. If not, the assembly is complete.
  • Page 53 One Arm Drive (OAD) 11. If new towers have been provided, remove old towers by removing four bolts and four nuts using a 4mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench. Install new towers with the four bolts and four nuts. Converting Hex OAD to Blade OAD 1.
  • Page 54 One Arm Drive (OAD) 2. Loosen the M5 socket head cap screws and M5 nylock nuts using a 4mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench to swap the hex drive shaft for the blade drive shaft. Retighten hardware. Reinstall wheels, washers and nuts from previous step.

  • Page 55: Aj. Center Of Gravity (Cog)

    Center of Gravity (COG) You can adjust your center of gravity by moving the two camber mount clamps (A) forward or rearward on the seat tube (B). Moving the camber mount clamps forward shortens the wheelbase and lightens the front end, making your chair more maneuverable.
  • Page 56 Center of Gravity (COG) To adjust the center of gravity location: a. Remove both rear wheels. b. Loosen the two screws (C) and nuts (D) that secure the camber mounts (A & B) to the seat tubes on each side of the frame. c.

  • Page 57: Ak. Wheelbase Width Adjustment

    Wheelbase Width Adjustment Adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the option to move the wheels closer or further away from the hips. It also compensates for camber adjustment and gives the proper wheel spacing to maximize pushing efficiency. Adjust the wheelbase width: 1.

  • Page 58: Al. Squaring Caster

    Squaring Caster For optimal performance, the front caster housing should always be aligned perpendicular to the ground. The Clik is shipped aligned. Many of the adjustments made in properly setting up the wheelchair, however, will result in the caster housing getting out of alignment. After all other adjustments are made, you should check your caster housing alignment and realign if the housing is not perpendicular to the ground.

  • Page 59: Am. Setting Toe To Zero

    Setting Toe to Zero NOTE: A wheelchair equipped with 0° camber adapter 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. It affects how well the chair will roll.
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