Summary of Contents for ALLIED MEDICAL Ki Mobility Catalyst 5
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Allied Medical Set-Up Guide Ki Mobility Catalyst 5 Tools required: • 2.5mm Allen Key • Two 10mm Spanner • 3mm Allen Key • 13mm Spanner • 4mm Allen Key • 17mm Spanner • 5mm Allen Key • 19mm Spanner •...
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2. Available adjustments and options Seat Width • Seat width is measured from the outside of frame tube on one side to the outside of frame tube on the other side • Check that there is enough room to slide your hand down between the armrest and thigh of the user.
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Adjusting Seat to Footplate Height on a Front Mount Hanger Front mount hangers offers from 3.5” knee-to-heel capability in .5” increments. 1. Remove screw (G) using a 5mm Allen key and 10mm spanner 2. Determine correct hole for the desired footrest height 3.
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Adjusting Footplate Angle Infinite adjustability available for more accurate placement of the foot 1. Loosen the two screws using a 4mm Allen key so the footplate moved 2. Determine optimal position for the user 3. Re-tighten the two screws ensuring the footplate is firmly set at new position 4.
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Adjusting Back Angle 1. Using a 5mm Allen key and a 10mm spanner remove screw (E) and nut (C). 2. Re-install screw (E) into the hole that gives the desired angle for the back post 3. Secure the back post by tightening the screw and nut (C) 4.
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Adjusting Rear Seat Height with Universal Axle Plate 1. Remove rear wheels from quick release axle 2. Use a 10mm spanner to remove the nuts holding the axle in place (the recessed edge on the axle plate holds the bolt head, so only one spanner is required 3.
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Adjusting Wheel Locks 1. Loosen the two screws (A) with a 5mm Allen key 2. The wheel lock clamps (C) can now be moved along the frame to the desired position so that the wheel lock engages at least 1/8 inch into the tire and locks properly to prevent the chair moving when engaged 3.
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Wheelbase Width Adjustment Adjusting the wheelbase width allows the user 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 maximise pushing efficiency. To adjust: 1.
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Adjusting Anti-tipper Height 1. Press in the detent button (C) to move the lower assembly (D) up or down. 2. Determine appropriate height from the holes available, install and ensure the detent buttons “click” and lock into place 3. Ensure the height is set the same on both sides Adjusting Catalyst Performance Castor Housing 1.
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Toe In/Toe Out When you have wheels with camber it is important to get the wheels set up correctly. Toe in is when the front of the wheels is closer together than the back of the wheels. It makes it so the wheels are trying to come together when going forward.
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3. Tips & Tricks Note: If the user is trialling different cushions and back supports you may need to re-adjust seat depth and seat to footplate lengths to accommodate the different profiles of the seating. 4. Checklist What to check Done Seat Width Seat Depth...
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