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Trekinetic K2 MK II User Manual

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  • Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L E D I T I O N K 2 M K II...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............................3 Welcome to the team ..........................3 Warranty Registration ..........................3 Share Your Experience ..........................4 Safety Notice............................4 Unpacking Your K2 ..........................6 Unpacking ..............................7 Assembly ............................... 7 Getting To Know Your K2 ....................... 13 Quick Start Guide ............................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Welcome to the team Thank you for choosing Trekinetic for your new wheelchair and welcome to the revolution! You are now part of a select group of individuals that have joined us in turning the wheelchair industry on its head and choosing a life of adventure, excitement and independence.

  • Page 4: Share Your Experience

    Share Your Experience We’d love to see and hear how you’re getting on with your Trekinetic wheelchair and so would the rest of the Trekinetic community! Seeing photos of our customers all over the world makes what we do all the more worthwhile, but it also raises awareness of our products and allows others to see the chairs being used.
  • Page 5 Please note that the Trekinetic K2 has been crash tested and therefore is suitable for user in chair transport in a motor vehicle with the appropriate tie down system.

  • Page 6: Unpacking Your K2

    The Trekinetic K2 is classified as Class II vehicle and is therefore not to be used on the road. Unpacking Your K2 If your new K2 has been shipped to you in a container, please read on to understand how to unpack your K2.

  • Page 7: Unpacking

    Unpacking All Trekinetic wheelchairs ship directly from our facility in the UK. Whilst all containers are shipped securely, there can be some subtle differences depending on shipping location and wheelchair configuration. 1. Place the box on the floor with the wooden pallet at the base as per the picture above.
  • Page 8 2. To assemble the rear castor, ensure that the armrests are folded back (if present) and carefully turn the chair over so it’s upside down. You may also want to fold down the handlebars depending on the configuration. It’s best to do this on a soft surface to avoid scratching the seat. 3.
  • Page 9 4. Looking at the chair as in the above picture slide the Allen key through the threaded hole on the left-hand side. Please note that rear castor assembly can rotate, so do ensure that it is in the below position with the large adjustment screw (circled in red below) facing towards you.
  • Page 10 Once you can’t push it through any further, fully remove the Allen key and use it to tighten the bolt on the other side. 7. Turn the chair back over. 8. Fully extend the footplate (making sure to unhook the elastic over the footplate lever first if you have the upgraded footplate).
  • Page 11 9. You can then fold down the armrests and extend and lock the folding handlebars (if applicable) as below. To lock the folding handlebars, first locate the two halves of the handlebar which fit together, then hook the clasp over the catch and pull the clasp back to lock it.
  • Page 12 wheel (below) and insert the centre pin into the centre of the hub brake. Once secure, release the centre pin and the wheel should be locked in position. Page 12 of 35...

  • Page 13: Getting To Know Your K2

    12. Once the wheels are on, you’re ready to go! Getting To Know Your K2 Quick Start Guide Assuming your chair has arrived fully assembled the first step is to ensure it’s ready before getting in! 1. Brakes Depending on which option you’ve chosen you have a few braking options. Dynamic Lever Brakes These are popular with our more active users and provide the ability to steer as well as slow down each wheel independently.
  • Page 14 Standard Brakes (User or Assistant) The K2 comes with cable operated ratchet brakes as standard. These can be mounted beside the front wheels for user operation, on the handlebars or on handlebar extensions for assistant operation (as below). These brakes operate exactly the same way as standard bike brakes. Pulling the brake levers towards you, engages the brakes and releasing the brake levers release the brakes.
  • Page 15 forward to engage one of the grooves. To release, simply pull back on the main brake levers and then release to disengage the brake. 2. Armrests The K2 comes with optional folding armrests which can be used as support for getting in or out of the chair.
  • Page 16 ‘LEAN’ for indoor use. 0-8 degrees in 10 seconds. Zero tools required. The Trekinetic K2 has been designed to be as stable as possible off road but as practical as possible when used indoors and around town. For normal day to day...
  • Page 17 use, the chair can be left in the ‘LEAN’ position which means the wheels are vertical and you should be able to fit through all but the narrowest of doorways. If you are venturing off-road though we recommend switching to ‘MEAN’ mode which changes the angle of the wheels by 8 degrees and makes the chair even more stable over rougher terrain.

  • Page 18: Folding The Chair For Travel (Wheels On)

    Your K2 is now ready to go. Please take it easy for the first few days whilst you get accustomed to how the chair performs in different scenarios. Even if you’re a seasoned wheelchair user, your Trekinetic K2 has a lot of differences to conventional wheelchairs and may take some getting used to! That said, we are confident that you will master the basics very quickly and will enjoy your new K2 almost immediately.
  • Page 19 You Trekinetic K2 can be folded down with and without the wheels on. Firstly, we’ll go through how to fold it down with the front wheels still on. 1. For maximum space efficiency, set the camber to the LEAN position by turning the camber bar clockwise.
  • Page 20 4. Unclasp the locks and fold down the handlebars (if applicable) 5. Fold armrests backward (if applicable) Page 20 of 35...
  • Page 21 6. Disassemble rear castor assembly. To release the rear strut, squeeze the two plastic buttons either side of the head of the shock absorber and pull the head towards you and out of the clasp. (When replacing this structure, simply reverse the initial movement, squeezing the two plastic buttons on either site and inserting it back into the metal clasp.

  • Page 22: Folding The Chair For Travel (Wheels Off)

    Folding the chair for travel (Wheels Off) You Trekinetic K2 can be folded down with and without the wheels on. The below sequence is how to fold it down with the front wheels removed. 1. To remove the front wheels, simply depress the quick release button in the centre of each wheel and pull the wheel towards you.
  • Page 23 2. Fold armrests backwards (if applicable) 3. Unclasp locks on folding handlebars (not applicable to standard non- folding handlebars) and fold handlebars downwards Page 23 of 35...
  • Page 24 4. Manually activate the shock absorber by pressing the valve leave upwards and recline the seat so that the shock absorber is fully compressed 5. Disassemble rear wheel assembly. To release the rear strut, squeeze the two plastic buttons either side of the head of the shock absorber and pull the head towards you and out of the clasp.

  • Page 25: Helpful Tips

    of the seat. This will stop the rear wheel assembly from dropping down whilst the wheelchair is transported. Holding the chair stable (by grabbing the front lip of the seat) push the footplate back up, securing where possible (locking & retracting footplate only).

  • Page 26: Side Plates

    Trekinetic also offer several different cushions so please speak to your local dealer or contact us directly if you feel you need further support in your...
  • Page 27 optional Safari kit contains all the required equipment for dealing with either rear or front wheel punctures, including the relevant 10mm spanner or Allen key to remove the rear wheel. For the rear wheel, use the hexagonal key set and undo the bolt holding the rear wheel on.

  • Page 28: Front Wheel Punctures

    Trekinetic as we can advise further. Air Travel Trekinetic recommend that you do not allow, the wheels to be removed or the chair to be folded, prior to being carried in airline holds. Ensure that the airline operator’s staff understand how the brakes are applied and always advise the airline in advance that a wheelchair will need to be carried.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Body with wheels removed: approx. 8.5kg Wheels: approx. 3.0 kg each Maintenance Your Trekinetic K2 needs to be regularly maintained to stay in good working order. Below is a short guide with some tips on how to maintain your K2. General Trekinetic recommend that you check the tyre pressures at weekly intervals.

  • Page 30: Footrest

    M6 screws 8.3Nm Lubrication Wheel Axles A small amount of sewing machine or 3 in One oil should be applied to the quick release wheel axles every 6 weeks. Take care not to get oil inside the brake hubs or on the brake linings. Footrest In the event of tightness of the sliding footrest or cross shaft threads an amount of Nylon or WD40 type lubricant may be applied to the threads and into the slots...

  • Page 31: Servicing

    Following the initial service, we recommend a follow up service every 6-12 months after that depending on use. Trekinetic users are welcome to book services in directly with the factory or contact their local dealer who may be able to offer a local service.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Year of manufacture - Troubleshooting The Trekinetic K2 is an advanced machine, with tightly integrated mechanical components. It is crucial that it is maintained in line with the guidance in this manual and serviced regularly to ensure good working order. The below list however provides some suggestions to some known issues in all cases, please switch off power before performing checks.
  • Page 33 • Tyre pressures uneven Re-pressurise to correct tyre pressure • Rear castor nut loose and castor misaligned Tighten nut if possible then seek dealer assistance. A loose castor will eventually become detached, so do not continue without attending to the problem. 3.
  • Page 34 6. Wheelchair pulling to one side under braking • Uneven application of brake levers Apply brakes evenly • Brakes worn unevenly and need adjustment See dealer 7. Brakes ineffective • The brakes will need adjustment from time to time, due to wear of the linings.
  • Page 35 +44(0)1442 252 700 info@trekinetic.com...

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