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Klaxon Twist Installation Manual

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Installation of the
Central Linking
System Klaxon® for
Klaxon Twist

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  • Page 1 Installation of the Central Linking System Klaxon® for Klaxon Twist...
  • Page 3 Central Linking System Klaxon® : Tools • Hex Key N.5 and 6 • A Calliper • Torque Wrench © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 4 The installation of the Linking System on the wheelchair must always be performed by experienced and qualified people. Always carry out installation on flat surfaces, with the wheels of the wheelchair and Twist resting on the same smooth surface. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 5 Central Linking System Klaxon® : Preconditions Determine the tube diameter and consult the Klaxon catalogue to check the correct product code for your wheelchair. NOTE There are special reductions available in the spare parts catalogue in case the tube is smaller...
  • Page 6 Central Linking System Klaxon® : Preconditions Check that the tyre on the Twist is properly inflated. See tyre inflation instructions in the relevant section of the End User’s Manual. Check that the wheels of the wheelchair are inflated to the correct operating pressure recommended by the wheelchair manufacturer ©...

  • Page 7: Description Of The Components

    Description of the components: Twist Multi-Link Klaxon® Upper and Lower pin Bracket Kickstand base © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 8 Description of the components: Upper and lower pin bracket The Upper and Lower Pin Bracket is located on the TWIST device and consist of an: Upper Pin 2. Lower Pin © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 9 Description of the components: Linking System Central Crossbeam Easy Release Lever Front Hook 2.0 Klaxon® Connector Exploded view of the system View of the system installed © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 10 Description of the components: Connector The Connector is composed of: Mounting System in the Crossbeam (with ball- type lock) 2. Connector Lock/Unlock Lever 3. Front Hook 2.0 Klaxon® © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 11 Description of the components: Front Hook 2.0 Klaxon® • Linking/unlinking lever: allows the Front Hook 2.0 Klaxon® to link/unlink from the Twist • Safety Button: allows the Front Hook 2.0 Klaxon® to link/unlink from the Twist Linking/unlinking • Seat of the upper pin: this seat will host the...
  • Page 12 Description of the components: Seat of the Upper Pin - Detail Upper part of the seat Lower part of the seat © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 13 Crossbeam (B) can be removed by extracting both the Locking Pins (C). In case of foldable wheelchair it will be sufficient to extract one of the Locking Pin to let the Central Crossbeam free. This will let you fold the wheelchair again © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 14 Description of the components: Clamping Rings Tube frame Frame type Diameter Coupling cuff section The clamping rings are the parts of the Twist Round Parallel 34.945 mm AGP35 connection that always remain attached to the Round Parallel / Convergent 32.4 mm AGP32 / AGCP132 wheelchair frame.
  • Page 15 Linking system: Crossbeam - Precondition Batch code It is advisable to keep the batch code on the front for quick reference in case of need. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 16 Linking system: Crossbeam - Precondition The two Fixing Clamps must be inserted in the front part of the crossbeam. For a quick reference see the page above © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 17 Linking system: Crossbeam - Precondition 2. Align the Fixing Clamps to the grooved seat then gently tight their screws alternatively © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...

  • Page 18: Installation

    Installation: Warning Before proceeding to the installation of the Twist connection system, ensure the items supplied are suitable for the wheelchair to which it will be installed. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 19 To better identify the position where to install the clamping rings, temporarily remove the seat and the moving parts of the wheelchair, if necessary (brakes, side supports, seat supports, etc.). For details about this operation, refer to the wheelchair use and maintenance manual © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 20 The Clamping Rings must be positioned as forward possible beneath seat, correspondence with the front part of the seat, according to the needs of the user and the specific characteristics of the wheelchair © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 21 If the Clamping Rings are positioned too far back from the front limit of the seat, the coupling of the TWIST CONNECTOR and CROSSBEAM could be difficult for the user; conversely, if positioned too far forward, the CROSSBEAM could cause injury to the lower limbs of the user. Always verify the needs of the end user before fixing the clamping rings in their final position.
  • Page 22 Use a water level or measure the correct position of the two clamping rings to ensure that the Crossbeam is perfectly perpendicular to the direction of travel of the wheelchair. In case of an installation with converging clamping rings, the locking pins must be inserted from the top (see photo below). © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 23 Installation: Clamping Rings - Horizontal Alignment 3. Secure one of the two clamping rings by tightening the screws lightly. Insert the crossbeam (with the clamp’s screws facing forwards) and then fix it in place with the locking pin (as shown in the first photo) Check the horizontal alignment using the second clamping ring: move it forwards or backwards (as in the third photo), position it...
  • Page 24 Installation: Clamping Rings – Vertical Alignment 4. The following cases have been identified: a) Oval CLAMPING RINGS: vertical alignment is guaranteed by the shape of the CLAMPING RINGS itself, and no other check is required. b) Round CLAMPING RINGS for converging frames: rotate the Clamping rings so that the CROSSBEAM can move freely in its seat when coupling/uncoupling (as shown...
  • Page 25 Clamping Rings – Warning Always check the needs of the user before securing the CLAMPING RINGS in their final position (meeting the technical requirements for installation of the TWIST system and the characteristics of the wheelchair). After aligning the Clamping rings, ensure the CROSSBEAM can be easily removed.
  • Page 26 Installation: Clamping Rings – Fix in place 5. Tighten the fixing clamps’ screw lightly so as they can maintain their position. To do so tighten all the screws lightly and alternatively. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 27 Tight the Clamping Rings screws with a torque wrench set to 10Nm (with copper grease). When tightening the clamping ring screws with the torque wrench, ensure that the vertical and horizontal alignments have not been altered. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 28 Installation: Centring the Crossbeam Once the CROSSBEAM has been positioned, ensure that it is exactly centred and parallel to the ground. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 29 48. Use the grooved ruler present on the crossbeam to help you adjust and to centre it equally on both sides. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 30 Point 1 (brakes, seat supports, etc.). To adjust and reassemble them in their correct position, refer to the wheelchair use and maintenance manual. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 31 Description of the components: Connector adjustment Insert the Connector in the Crossbeam. The Connector must be free to rotate for adjustment. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 32 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 2. Provisionally tighten lightly the 4 fixing screws of the Front Hook until all the backlashes are eliminated. Fixing Screws © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 33 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 3. Place the Twist on the ground in front of the wheelchair. Bring the wheelchair closer until the upper pin of the Twist rests on its seat on the Front Hook. Upper pin © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 34 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 4. Once the upper pin of the Twist is correctly placed on its seat on the Front Hook, tight lightly the two screws of the fixing clamps so it does not loose the adjustment made at the previous point.
  • Page 35 Make sure that the green sign appears at the base of the button, indicating that the Linking has been correctly performed and that the system is safe. If the green mark does not appear, repeat the operation by lifting the lever firmly to its end position. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 36 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 6. Push the two wheels of the wheelchair forward at the same time to establish the complete linking of the TWIST to the wheelchair and to lift up the front castors © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 37 Description of the components: Connector adjustment Check that the distance between the Twist and the wheelchair's footrest (i.e. the user's feet) is appropriate. The distance is appropriate when, during a complete rotation of the Twist, the footrest/user's feet never come into contact with the device.
  • Page 38 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 8. If necessary extend the Connector by first loosening the two locking screws on the right side. When extending the Connector do it accordingly the user’s need. Maximum extension possible © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 39 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 9. If the Connector is too long, the excess part of the smaller oval can be cut to the desired size. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 40 10. Once the correct length is set, apply copper grease on the two fixing screws’ thread (one by one) and tighten them using an adjustable Connector’s torque wrench set to 10 Nm. Fixing Screws (10 Nm, with copper grease) © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 41 It is important to check that the steering angle is correct in relation to the ground. Refer to the following 3 scenarios. Klaxon recommends clockwise inclination (looking at the device from the left once it is linked to the wheelchair) of between 2 and 6 degrees. Use an electronic leveller if available. Alternatively, you can use any “leveller"...
  • Page 42 Description of the components: Connector adjustment Scenario: 0° inclination, very neutral steering, particularly suitable for low speeds. In this position it is possible to lift the front castors to their maximum height. Inclination 0° © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 43 Connector adjustment Scenario: Inclination of up to 6°. More directionality at the maximum speed but with slightly harder steering. In this position the front castors are lifted to the minimum height possible. Inclination up to 6° © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 44 Description of the components: Connector adjustment NOTE Mounting at an angle of 5° or 6° will also be particularly suitable for riding with the handlebar installed. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 45 Scenario: Inclination below 0°. If mounted with an inclination of less than 0°, riding will be difficult due to the instability of the front wheel. This inclination is incompatible with the correct usage. Inclination below 0° © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 46 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 12. Once the correct position has been found: tighten definitively the 4 fixing screws of the Front Hook with a torque wrench set to 10Nm Fixing Screws © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 47 Connector adjustment 13. Raise the Unlinking Lever all the way up to disengage the lower pin from the Linking System. The Twist will now be resting on the ground on its stand while remaining engaged to the upper pin. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 48 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 14. Press the red Safety Button to disengage the Twist from the Linking System completely. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 49 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 15. Place again the Twist on the ground in front of the wheelchair. Lightly unscrew the two fixing clamps’ screws, bring the wheelchair closer and adjust the inclination of the connector until the upper pin of the Twist rests on its seat on the Front Hook.
  • Page 50 Description of the components: Connector adjustment 16. Once the upper pin of the Twist is correctly placed on its seat on the Front Hook, tight lightly the two screws of the fixing clamps so it does not loose the adjustment made at the previous point.
  • Page 51 Front Hook on the upper pin by manoeuvring the wheelchair with the handrails. Do not completely connect the Twist during this operation to avoid to loose the crossbeam adjustement. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...

  • Page 52: Final Adjustment

    Once this position has been defined, it is possible to permanently tighten the screws securing the crossbeam using a torque wrench calibrated to 25Nm (with copper grease). Fixing Screws of Fixing Screws of the crossbeam the crossbeam 25 Nm 25 Nm © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 53 Description of the components: Final Warning Check that all screws are tightened correctly before attempting to link the Twist with the user in the wheelchair. To check for correct installation, try performing the Twist linking and unlinking operation several times as described in the user manual.
  • Page 54 Spring Type Straight Pins (included in the installation set). © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 55 Linking system: Crossbeam permanent fix 2. Make sure that the Strap is adjusted and tightened in the definitive position. Use a Drill bit of 5mm to open an hole. Keep drilling until you perceive the first void © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...
  • Page 56 Crossbeam permanent fix 3. Insert the Spring Type Straight Pins and fix it with a hammer. The final result is highlighted by a circle in the last image. Repeat the procedure for all the two holes. © Klaxon Mobility GmbH...