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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 WARNING: Repairs and adjustments not made by a qualified technician working for an authorized Ki Mobility Dealer can result in poor performance or failure of the device which may cause serious injury or death. This technical manual is designed to aid in the different procedures that may be needed for the Tsunami and Little Wave wheelchairs.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Tools........................ 3 Chair Measurement References..............4 Caster Mount ....................5 Caster Forks and Stems ................. 6 Caster Angle and Squaring ................11 Camber Mount Assembly - Tsunami .............. 12 Camber Mount Assembly - Little Wave ............16 Camber Tube and Adapters................

  • 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 Tsunami and Little Wave wheelchairs are capable of many adjustments to configure the chair to the user’s needs. See the diagram below for terms that are commonly used during the process of adjusting the chairs. A. Seat Width (see diagram 1) Measured from outside of frame tube on one side to the outside of frame tube on the other side.

  • Page 6: Caster Mount

    NOTE: There are three different sizes of the caster housing available - standard, extended and tall. Caster housing size is dependent on caster size, front seat height and footplate selection. If additional help is needed regarding caster housing size please contact Ki Mobility customer service.

  • Page 7: Caster Forks And Stems

    Caster Forks and Stems NOTE: Different configurations achieve the desired front seat height based on caster size. If making a change to front seat height or caster size, the combination of fork and stems could vary. 1. Install stem (A) into fork (B) with washer (C) and nut (D) using a 16mm wrench. 2.
  • Page 8 Caster Forks and Stems Single Sided Fork 1. Install stem (A) into single sided fork (C) with washer (B) and nut (D) using a ½" wrench. 2. Install caster wheel (G) onto fork (C) with two screws (E) and the axle shaft (F). NOTE: There are three sizes of caster stems (standard, +3/4"...
  • 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 Caster Forks and Stems Frog Legs Phase 2 Carbon Fork Assembly 1. Install Frog Leg Phase 2 Carbon Fork (A) onto caster wheel (E) with axle (B), screw (C) and two spacers (D) using two 4mm Allen wrenches.
  • Page 11 Caster Forks and Stems Frog Legs Ultra Sport Fork Polymer Replacement NOTE: The Ultra Sport fork has different polymers that can be used based on the chair user’s weight and preferred ride. The Phase 2 fork has one polymer that works for any configuration. If ever needed, the replacement procedure is the same for a Phase 2, but no coin is needed.

  • Page 12: Caster Angle And Squaring

    Caster Angle and Squaring To maintain optimal performance of your Tsunami and Little Wave, the front caster housing should always be aligned perpendicular to the ground. Your chair is shipped aligned. It is recommended that caster squareness is checked after making adjustments to the chair configuration related to any of the following items: caster size or type, camber, rear wheel, tire, center of gravity and seat heights.

  • Page 13: Camber Mount Assembly - Tsunami

    Camber Mount Assembly - Tsunami Standard Tower Index Mount 1. Install the camber mount clamp (A) onto the camber tube and secure with two bolts (B) and the set screw (C) using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 2.5mm Allen wrench. Medium Short Tall...
  • Page 14 Camber Mount Assembly - Tsunami 3. Install camber mount and camber tube assembly onto the frame with three bolts (B) and three nuts (A) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. The hardware used to attach the camber mount to the frame is also used to attach the back plate.
  • Page 15 Camber Mount Assembly - Tsunami MX Tower Index Mount 1. Install the camber mount clamp (D) onto the camber tube (A) and secure with two bolts (B) and the set screw (C) using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 2.5mm Allen wrench. 2.
  • Page 16 Camber Mount Assembly - Tsunami 3. Install camber mount and camber tube assembly onto the frame with three bolts (B) and three nuts (A) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. The hardware used to attach the camber mount to the frame is also used to attach the back plate.

  • Page 17: Camber Mount Assembly - Little Wave

    Camber Mount Assembly - Little Wave NOTE: Install one side at a time so you are able to install the camber tube properly in a later step. NOTE: The outside clamp (B) is not used when the COG is set at -0.5 or less. 1.
  • Page 18 Camber Mount Assembly - Little Wave 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 19: Camber Tube And Adapters

    Camber Tube and Adapters NOTE: The caster squareness and toe-in/toe-out should always be checked anytime a change is made to camber degree. 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.

  • Page 20: Center Of Gravity Adjustment

    Center of Gravity Adjustment The most important adjustment on your Tsunami or Little Wave wheelchair is the position of the rear axle. NOTE: Changes to the center of gravity may affect the rear seat height, toe-in/toe-out of the rear wheels and the squareness of the casters. If you change your center of gravity position, readjust all of these settings if necessary.

  • Page 21: Setting Toe To Zero

    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. It affects how well the chair will roll.

  • Page 22: Backrest Assembly

    Backrest Assembly NOTE: Remove any cushion or seating components that may be in the way of the current backrest removal. Remove the current backrest before beginning. Standard Tsunami Backrest 1. Install the backrest latch (C) onto the backrest plate (E) with screw (F), washer (G), backrest latch spring (B) and backrest latch pivot bushing (H) using a 3mm Allen wrench.
  • Page 23 Backrest Assembly NOTE: Remove any cushion or seating components that may be in the way when removing current backrest. Remove the current backrest and back posts before beginning. Locking Fold Down Back NOTE: The new Locking Fold Down Back assembly, standard and transit, uses new backrest tubes. If the chair does not already have the new backrest design, new backrest tubes are needed as the old tubes are not compatible.
  • Page 24 Backrest Assembly Hole letters are marked in the same sequence as the column headers in the table. Backrest Installation 1. Install new backrest by installing pivot (F) into backrest tubes and securing with bolt (E), back plate (D), two saddles (C), washer (B) and nut (A) using a 5mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench. Repeat on opposite side.
  • Page 25 Backrest Assembly 2. Install bolt (G), lock washer (E) and strike hex (D) onto the backrest plate (F) using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. Repeat on opposite side. 3. Install backrest release bar (A) and secure with screw (N) using a Phillips screwdriver. Do not overtighten.

  • Page 26: 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 27: 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 28: 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. The clamps can be installed in the straight mount configuration or the angled mount configuration.

  • Page 29: 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 30: Height Adjustable T-Arm

    Height Adjustable T-Arm 1. Install the T-Arm receiver (B) and the T-Arm bracket (C) onto frame with two bolts (D) and two nuts (A) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. 2. Install the T-Arm assembly into the receiver. Ensure the latch (B) "clicks" into place. Adjust the height by loosening the height lever (A) and sliding the T-Arm post up or down.

  • Page 31: Angle Adj. Locking Flip Up Extendable Armrest - Available On Little Wave

    Angle Adj. Locking Flip Up Extendable Armrest - Available on Little Wave 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.

  • Page 32: Swing Away Armrest

    Reinstall with the same hardware once the arm mount is in place. NOTE: If you are installing the Tsunami ALX mount shown below, the next step of installing the receiver can be skipped because the receiver and mount are one piece. The Tsunami ALX version is not angle adjustable.

  • Page 33: Cane And Crutch Holder

    Cane and Crutch Holder 1. Install crutch holder cup (I) onto the crutch holder tube (F) with two screws (J), two washers (H) and two nuts (G) using a 3mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench. 2. Install the crutch holder tube assembly onto the camber tube with the clamps (D & E) and two bolts (C) using a 5mm Allen wrench.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: Seat Pan

    Seat Pan NOTE: Remove any current seating or cushions before installing the seat pan. 1. Install the seat pan (B) onto the chair frame and secure with screws (A) using a Phillips screwdriver. 2. If not already done, install the AB Tape onto the seat as shown in the image below. The AB Tape should cover as much area as possible without hanging over the edge or covering one of the screw holes.

  • Page 38: Seat Upholstery

    Seat Upholstery 1. Install the seat rail (B) into the sleeve on the edge of the seat upholstery (C). Repeat on opposite side. The seat rail is shown outside of the sleeve to show the hole alignment in the image below. 2.

  • Page 39: Side Guards

    Side Guards Side Guard Receiver 1. There are two types of side guard receivers that may be used. The mounted side guard receiver (B) is installed onto the frame with screw (A), washer (C) and nut (D) using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.
  • Page 40 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 41 Side Guards Adjustable Fender Side Guard 1. Install post (B), post mount plate (A) and bolts (D) onto the fender (C) using a 3mm Allen wrench. NOTE: There are three mounting positions that can be used. Pick the holes that put the fender in the desired position for the occupant.
  • Page 42 Side Guards Angle Adjustments The angle of the fender can also be changed to align the fender if the profile of the tire if needed. 1. Remove the four bolts from the post mount with a 3mm Allen wrench. 2. Rotate the fender, either way, to align the fender with the profile of the tire. 3.

  • Page 43: Aa. Transit

    Transit Tsunami Style Transit 1. Install the rear Tsunami Style Transit bracket (B) onto the chair frame with two bolts (D), two saddles (C) and two nuts (A) using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. 2. Repeat steps on opposite side. Backrest is installed as shown in Backrest Assembly section. Caster Mount Transit Bracket 1.
  • Page 44 Transit Locking Fold Down Backrest with Transit NOTE: The new Locking Fold Down Backrest assembly, standard and transit, uses new backrest tubes. If the chair does not already have the new backrest design, new backrest tubes are needed as the old tubes are not compatible. 1.

  • Page 45: Ab. Angle Adjustable Footrest

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

  • Page 46: Ac. 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 47: Ad. High Mount Angle Adjustable Footrest - Available On Tsunami

    High Mount Angle Adjustable Footrest - Available on Tsunami 1. Install the footrest adjustable clamp (C) onto the extension tube (E). Install the footrest platform (B) onto the footrest adjustable clamp and secure with two screws (A) and two nuts (D) using a 5mm Allen wrench.

  • Page 48: Ae. High Mount Angle Adj. Footrest (10"-14" Wide)

    High Mount Angle Adj. Footrest (10"-14" Wide) * Available on Little Wave 1. Install the footrest tubes (E) into the footrest adjustable clamp (H) and secure by installing the footrest platform (G) onto the clamp with two screws (F) and two nuts (I) using a 5mm Allen wrench. Install the footplate risers (D) onto the footrest tubes with screws (A) and saddles (C) using a 4mm Allen wrench.

  • Page 49: Af. High Mount Angle Adjustable Footrest (15" - 19" Wide)

    High Mount Angle Adjustable Footrest (15" - 19" Wide) * Available on Little Wave 1. Install the footrest tubes (B) into the footrest adjustable clamp (E) and secure by installing the footrest platform (D) onto the clamp with two screws (C) and two nuts (F) using a 5mm Allen wrench. Install the plugs (A) into the ends of the footrest tubes.

  • Page 50: Ag. 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 51: Ah. Little Wave Frame Width

    Little Wave Frame Width 1. The Little Wave frame width is changed with the frame connector (C), which is available in 0", 1", 2" and 3" lengths. Remove the four screws (A) and two threaded barrels (B) using two 4mm Allen wrenches to remove the frame connector.

  • Page 52: Ai. 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. Little Wave Anti-Tip Receiver 1.
  • Page 53 Anti-Tips Tsunami Anti-Tip Receiver 1. Install the anti-tip receiver (C) onto the camber tube and secure with two screws (A) and a threaded barrel (B) using two 4mm Allen wrenches. Repeat on opposite side. 2. Install the anti-tip assembly (D) into receiver until detent button "clicks" into place. Repeat on opposite side.

  • Page 54: Aj. Little Wave 5Th Wheel

    Little Wave 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 55 Little Wave 5th Wheel 3. Loosen the camber tube mount clamps by removing the bolt (A) and nut (B) from both sides using a 4mm Allen wrench and an 8mm wrench. Slide the camber tube halfway out as shown below. The screws on the camber tube (C) will also need to be removed to clear the clamps using a 4mm Allen wrench.
  • Page 56 Little Wave 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 57: Ak. 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. The Under Seat Scissor Lock always comes assembled so it is not shown below. Push to Lock Flush Mount Low Profile Scissor Lock Extension Bar Short Thro Scissor Locks...
  • Page 58 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 59 Ki Mobility 5201 Woodward Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 715-254-0991 www.kimobility.com DCN0486.0...

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