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  • Page 1 2022-12-13...
  • Page 2 Ki Mobility recommends training by an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) or other competent clinical or technical professional in the safe use of this chair prior to use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Drum Brake ..................... 42 Cane and Crutch Holder .................. 43 MAINTENANCE AND CARE Maintenance Table................... 44 Cleaning......................45 Storage ......................46 Disposal ......................46 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptoms and Solutions ................. 47 VII. WARRANTY.................... 48 VIII. SPECIFICATION SHEET - CATALYST 5 ........... 49...

  • Page 4: Notice - Read Before Use

    III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE A. Intended Use Ki Mobility Manual wheelchairs are manually operated devices with wheels that are intended for medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position. B. Your Safety NOTE: Contact Ki Mobility for information on safety recalls and notices.

  • Page 5: Signal Words

    D. Serial Number Identification The UDI (Unique Device Identifier) pictured is a representative sample. For information specific to your product check the UDI label located on your product as indicated in the figure below. Ki Mobility 5201 Woodward Drive Stevens Point, WI 54481...

  • Page 6: Symbol Glossary

    III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE E. Symbol Glossary SYMBOL DEFINITION Indicates the medical device manufacturer. Date of manufacture (YEAR/MM/DD). Indicates the need for the user to consult an instruction for safety reasons such as cautions and warnings. If presented on the medical device or packaging, it indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for safety reasons such as cautions and warnings.

  • Page 7: General Warnings And Cautions

    III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE F. General Warnings and Cautions Standard Transit Catalyst 5 300 lbs (136 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) WARNING: Limits refer to combined weight in pounds of user and all items carried. Do not exceed weight limit of chair.
  • Page 8 Overall dimensions of wheelchairs vary according to its specific configuration such as seat depth, seat width, wheel and tire choices and the addition of aftermarket equipment not provided by Ki Mobility. If overall dimensions of your specific wheelchair exceeds the recommended dimensions in image below it may limit access to emergency escape routes.

  • Page 9: Positioning Belts Or Harnesses

    Ki Mobility recommends the use of pelvic positioning belts. Pelvic positioning belts can reduce the risk of falling from your wheelchair. Positioning belts, such as pelvic positioning belts and anterior trunk harnesses and straps, are designed to assist, retain and support proper positioning and posture in the wheelchair.
  • Page 10 • Ki Mobility does not recommend balancing on just the rear wheels with the front casters off the ground (also known as doing a “wheelie”). A fall or tip over is very likely and could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death. If you choose to ignore this warning, do not attempt a wheelie unless you have been trained by a clinical or technical professional.

  • Page 11: Power Drives

    Ki Mobility wheelchairs have not been designed or tested by Ki Mobility as power wheelchairs. If you add a power drive system to a Ki Mobility wheelchair, be sure the manufacturer of the power drive system has validated and approved the combination of the...

  • Page 12: Your Wheelchair And The Environment

    Contact an authorized supplier or Ki Mobility before adding any accessories or components not provided by Ki Mobility. Unapproved modifications or options could lead to fall and cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 13: Aftermarket Seating

    III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE L. Wheelchair Stability (Continued) WARNING: If the wheelchair is equipped with a system to vary the tilt angle of the seat frame, confirm it is stable throughout the range of angle changes before use. If the wheelchair is not stable throughout the range of tilt angles a fall or tip over is imminent.

  • Page 14: Ascending Stairs

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION A. Ascending Stairs WARNING: Do not ascend stairs without the assistance of at least two people who are trained on the below steps and are able to handle the weight of you and the wheelchair. Ascending stairs can be challenging and may result in a fall that could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death to the user and/or those assisting.

  • Page 15: Transfers

    If you make changes to your wheelchair after you receive it, you should contact your wheelchair provider or Ki Mobility to make sure it is appropriate to continue to use your wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle.
  • Page 16 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION D. Transit Use (Continued) • The rider must be in a forward-facing position. • The rider and all items carried must not weigh more than 300 lbs (136 kg). • Some configurations of this model may exceed 28.5 in. (724 mm) in width which is the minimum width for lift platforms for ADA compliant vehicles.
  • Page 17 Accessories such as trays, oxygen tank holders, oxygen tanks, IV poles, back packs, pouches and items not manufactured by Ki Mobility should be removed and secured separately in the motor vehicle. In the event of an accident, these items can become dangerous projectiles which may injure or kill you or other occupants of the motor vehicle.
  • Page 18 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION D. Transit Use (Continued) WARNING: If interior components of the vehicle cannot be removed from the clear zone (Fig. 3) especially those near the occupants head during a side impact or vehicle rollover, they should be padded with material that complies with FMVSS 201. Failure to pad interior components in the clear zone may result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 19 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION D. Transit Use (Continued) WARNING: Remove and secure any items temporarily attached to the chair while in a motor vehicle. Leaving items attached to the vent tray, battery tray or oxygen tank holder and not securing them properly and separately in a motor vehicle could result in these items becoming dangerous projectiles in the event of an accident.

  • Page 20: Cushion Use

    F. Transporting of Unoccupied Wheelchair Ki Mobility wheelchairs are generally suitable for transport in motor vehicles and airplanes. Wheelchairs should always be secured (specific instructions from carrier required). Depending on wheelchair configuration, any particular wheelchair may be too large for transport in some motor vehicles or airplanes.

  • Page 21: Your Catalyst 5 & Its Parts

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION G. Your Catalyst 5 & Its Parts 1. Inspect and maintain your chair using information found in the Maintenance and Care section. 2. If you detect a problem, contact your authorized supplier immediately. 1. Cross Brace 12.

  • Page 22: Height Adjustable T-Arm

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION H. Height Adjustable T-Arm WARNING: These arms offer only a lock against rotation and are designed to bear a downward force only. They will remove completely if pulled up on and cannot be used to lift or otherwise handle the chair.

  • Page 23: Swing Away Armrests

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION I. Swing Away Armrests WARNING: These arms offer only a lock against rotation and are designed to bear a downward force only. They will remove completely if pulled up on and cannot be used to lift or otherwise handle the chair.

  • Page 24: Height Adjustable Flip Back T-Arm

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION J. Height Adjustable Flip Back T-Arm WARNING: These arms offer only a lock against rotation and are designed to bear a downward force only. They cannot be used to lift or otherwise handle the chair. Failure to comply with the instructions above may result in the armrest accidentally disconnecting from the wheelchair and result in a fall or loss of control and may cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 25 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION J. Height Adjustable Flip Back T-Arm (Continued) 2. Increase/Decrease the Front End Length of Armrest The armrest pad is not centered on the tube, widthwise or lengthwise. This offers two different length options - longer or shorter on the front end of the chair. This also offers two options with the armrest pad.

  • Page 26: Swing Away Hangers

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION K. Swing Away Hangers WARNING: Ensure the hangers are locked into place before using or riding the wheelchair. Unlocked hangers during use can cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death. • Avoid tripping or falling during a transfer. Ensure your feet do not get caught in the space between the footrests and avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward and cause a fall resulting in a serious injury or death.

  • Page 27: Swing Away Hangers With 4-Way Latch

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION L. Swing Away Hangers with 4-Way Latch WARNING: Ensure hangers are locked in place before using wheelchair. Unlocked hangers while using the wheelchair could cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death. • Avoid tripping or falling during a transfer. Ensure your feet do not get caught in the space between the footrests and avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward and cause a fall resulting in a serious injury or death.

  • Page 28: Extension Tubes

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION M. Extension Tubes WARNING: Ensure hangers are locked into place before using or riding the wheelchair. Unlocked hangers during use can cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death. How to Adjust the Extension Tubes (Fig. 11) 1.

  • Page 29: Pro Elevating Leg Rest

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION N. Elevating Leg Rest (Continued) 3. Adjusting the Extension Tube a. Remove the mounting bolt that is threaded into the leg rest tube in the center of the pad bracket (Fig. 12:C). In some circumstances, this bolt may be inserted in the tube below the pivot bracket.
  • Page 30 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION O. Pro Elevating Leg Rest (Continued) 2. Adjusting the Height of the Calf Pad a. Loosen nut (Fig. 13:A) using a 10mm wrench. b. Slide the calf pad arm up or down to the desired location. c.

  • Page 31: Depth Adjustable Backrest

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION O. Pro Elevating Leg Rest (Continued) 5. Raising/Lowering the Pro Elevating Leg Rest Remove the Pro ELR from the chair or remove weight from the Pro ELR while lowering to avoid a sudden drop when the lever lock is pushed. The calf pad can also swing outward to clear the front of the chair during certain movements if necessary.

  • Page 32: Half Folding Backrest

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION Q. Half Folding Backrest WARNING: Avoid placing or hanging objects from the backrest canes. Placing objects on the backrest canes could result in an accidental release of the fold down lever on the half folding backrests. Releasing the fold down lever could cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Page 33: Reclining Backrest

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION R. Reclining Backrest WARNING: Do not use the chair if the back cane is not in the operating position. Using the chair with the back out of position could cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death. Using the Reclining Backrest 1.

  • Page 34: Rear Wheels

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION S. Rear Wheels WARNING: Before operating chair, assure the push button is completely extended and locking balls on the inside are fully engaged. Failure to do so may result in the wheel falling off, which could cause a fall or tip-over resulting in serious injury or death to you or others. How to Use Your Rear Wheels 1.

  • Page 35: Wheel Locks

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION T. Wheel Locks WARNING: Underinflated or worn tires may cause your wheel locks to not function properly. Failure of the wheel locks to hold your chair could cause a loss of control or fall resulting in serious injury or death. •...

  • Page 36: Anti-Tips

    • Ki mobility recommends using two anti-tips on your wheelchair. Use of a single anti-tip increases the risk of tipping over backwards. Tipping over backwards could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death.
  • Page 37 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION U. Anti-Tips (Continued) How to Install the Standard Anti-Tips (Fig. 23) 1. Press the rear anti-tip release pin (Fig. 23:A) on the anti-tip tube so both the release pins are drawn inside. 2. Insert the anti-tip tube into the receiver mounted on the camber tube. 3.
  • Page 38 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION U. Anti-Tips (Continued) How to Turn the Anti-Tip Tubes Up (Fig. 25) 1. Press the rear anti-tip tube release pin (Fig. 25:A). 2. Hold the pin in and turn the anti-tip tube up. 3. Release the pin. 4.
  • Page 39 IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION U. Anti-Tips (Continued) How to Rotate Swing Away Anti-Tips 1. Push down on the anti-tip knob (Fig. 27:A). 2. Swing the anti-tip towards the inside of the chair. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the opposite side. Fig.

  • Page 40: Upholstery Fabric

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION V. Upholstery Fabric WARNING: You must immediately replace seat and back upholstery that has worn through and shows signs of failing. If you fail to do so, the seat or back may fail which could cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death. The seat sling material will weaken over time.

  • Page 41: Oxygen Tank Holder

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION W. Seat Upholstery (Continued) How to Replace Seat Upholstery 1. Remove the 5mm Phillips head screws (Fig. 29) from the seat rails on each side of the frame and set aside. 2. Remove the seat upholstery from the seat rails. 3.

  • Page 42: Aa. One Arm Drive

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION AA. One Arm Drive Disengaging and Removing the One Arm Drive Strut The One Arm Drive Strut must be disengaged and removed before folding your chair. Follow the steps below with no user in the chair to remove the strut. This applies to the Quick Release One Arm Drive which can be identified by looking at Fig.

  • Page 43: Bb. Drum Brake

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION BB. Drum Brake WARNING: Ensure the drum brakes are properly adjusted. Using your wheelchair without properly adjusted drum brakes can affect the stability of the wheelchair causing a loss of control resulting in serious injury. CAUTION: When stowing or transporting your wheelchair with the drum brakes removed, take care not to damage the exposed brake pads which can cause damage to your chair and affect the proper operation of the drum brakes (Fig.

  • Page 44: Cc. Cane And Crutch Holder

    IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION CC. Cane and Crutch Holder WARNING: Always remove any items temporarily attached to the wheelchair while in a motor vehicle. Leaving items attached and not storing them securely and separately in a motor vehicle could result in these items becoming dangerous projectiles in the event of a sudden or abrupt change in speed or direction.

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Care

    Regular and routine maintenance will extend the life of your wheelchair while improving its performance. Wheelchair repairs, the replacement of parts and any maintenance check that you are not comfortable performing should be done by an authorized supplier. Only use Ki Mobility approved parts when replacing components. Contact your Authorized Service Representative (Dealer locator can be found at Ki Mobility website) for parts information, identification, ordering and additional technical information or instruction.

  • Page 46: Cleaning

    V. MAINTENANCE AND CARE A. Maintenance Table (Continued) Pressure Conversion Table Fig. 34 1034 B. Cleaning CAUTION: Washing upholstered components containing flame retardants, as indicated on the labeling of the upholstery, may reduce the flame retardants’ efficacy over time. This may increase the risk of ignition when exposed to open flame or other ignition sources, which may increase the risk of injury.

  • Page 47: Storage

    V. MAINTENANCE AND CARE C. Storage 1. When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry area. Failure to do so may result in your chair rusting and/or corroding. 2. If your chair has been in storage for more than two months, it should be serviced and inspected by an authorized supplier before use.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    VI. TROUBLESHOOTING A. Symptoms and Solutions For optimum performance, your wheelchair needs to be adjusted occasionally. The following is a list of potential symptoms you may encounter over the life of your wheelchair and the suggested solutions for each symptom. For best results when troubleshooting, try one solution at a time before proceeding to a second solution.

  • Page 49: Warranty

    4. This warranty applies in North America only. Check with your supplier to find out if international warranties apply. Ki Mobility’s Responsibility Ki Mobility’s only liability is to replace or repair, at our discretion, the covered parts. There are no other remedies, expressed or implied. Your Responsibility a.

  • Page 50: Specification Sheet - Catalyst 5

    VIII. SPECIFICATION SHEET - CATALYST Manufacturer: Ki Mobility Maximum Occupant Mass: 159 kg, 350 lb Address: 5201 Woodward Dr., Stevens Point, Wi 54481 Occupant Mass Group (I, II or III): III Model: Catalyst 5 Disclosure Information (ISO) Fixed or Maximum Fixed or...
  • Page 51 Ki Mobility 5201 Woodward Drive Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 715-254-0991 www.kimobility.com DCN0267.4...

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