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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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• 4mm Allen Wrench • 13mm Wrench • 19mm Wrench • 24mm Wrench Axiom Back Product Weights This information is a reference regarding the weights of the different types of backs. Weight (lbs.) Total Total Back Only Back Only Type...
Posterior Back (AXPB) Sizing Posterior Back (AXPB) Sizing Guide A - Height of Foam D - Height of Shell F - Width of Foam H - Depth of Foam B - Apex of Lateral E - Width of Shell G - Depth of Shell POSTERIOR BACK (AXPB) Assy AXPB1208...
Posterior Lateral and Lateral (AXPL & AXLB) Sizing Posterior Lateral and Lateral (AXPL & AXLB) Sizing Guide A - Height of Foam D - Height of Shell F - Width of Foam H - Depth of Foam B - Apex of Lateral E - Width of Shell G - Depth of Shell POSTERIOR LATERAL BACK (AXPL) &...
Deep Lateral (AXDL) Sizing Deep Lateral (AXDL) Sizing Guide A - Height of Foam D - Height of Shell F - Width of Foam H - Depth of Foam B - Apex of Lateral E - Width of Shell G - Depth of Shell DEEP LATERAL (AXDL) Assy AXDL1214 16”...
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Axiom for Kids Posterior Lateral Back (PXPL) Sizing Back Cane Distance Forward of Back Canes AXIOM FOR KIDS POSTERIOR LATERAL BACK (PXPL) MINIMUM DISTANCE FORWARD OF BACK CANES Frame Width 9” 10” 11” 12” 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” Assy (23cm) (25.5cm) (28cm)
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Axiom for Kids Posterior Lateral Back (PXAL) Sizing Axiom for Kids Posterior Lateral Back (PXAL) Sizing Guide A - Height of Foam D - Height of Shell F - Width of Foam H - Depth of Foam B - Apex of Lateral E - Width of Shell G - Depth of Shell J - Lateral Width Range...
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Axiom for Kids Posterior Lateral Back (PXALC) Sizing Axiom for Kids Posterior Lateral Back (PXALC) Sizing Guide A - Height of Foam D - Height of Shell F - Width of Foam J - Lateral Width Range B - Apex of Lateral E - Width of Shell G - Depth of Shell K - Lateral Foam Depth...
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Axiom for Kids Posterior Lateral Back (PXAL/PXALC) Back Cane Distance Forward of Back Canes AXIOM FOR KIDS POSTERIOR LATERAL BACK (PXAL/PXALC) MINIMUM DISTANCE FORWARD OF BACK CANES Frame Width 9” 10” 11” 12” 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” Assy (23cm) (25.5cm) (28cm) (30.5cm)
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Axiom for Kids Posterior Lateral Back (PXAL/PXALC) AXIOM FOR KIDS POSTERIOR LATERAL BACK (PXAL/PXALC) WITH EXTENSION MINIMUM DISTANCE FORWARD OF BACK CANES Frame Width 9” 10” 11” 12” 13” 14” 15” 16” 17” Assy (23cm) (25.5cm) (28cm) (30.5cm) (33cm) (35.5cm) (38cm) (40.5cm) (43cm)
Lateral Support Installation 1. Remove current stud plate using a 10mm wrench. Install new stud plate (D), two washers (B) and lateral mount (C) on the inside of the back shell and three washers (B) and nuts (A) on the backside of the back shell using a 10mm wrench.
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Lateral Support Installation Adjustable Swing Away Laterals 1. Remove current stud plate using a 10mm wrench. Install new stud plate (D), two washers (B) and lateral mount (C) on the inside of the back shell and three washers (B) and nuts (A) on the backside of the back shell using a 10mm wrench.
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Lateral Support Installation Axiom Custom Back Lateral Pad Installation 1. Install pad along lateral slots in desired location with two screws and two washers using 2. Repeat on opposite side. Axiom Custom Back PL Flush Lateral Assembly 1. See image below for lateral assembly for the PL Flush Lateral. A 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for assembly.
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Lateral Support Installation Axiom Custom Back PL 1" Offset Lateral Assembly 1. See image below for lateral assembly for the PL 1" Offset Lateral. A 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for assembly. Axiom Custom Back PL 2" Offset Lateral Assembly 1.
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Lateral Support Installation Axiom Custom Back PL Flush Swing Away Lateral Assembly 1. See image below for lateral assembly for the PL Flush Swing Away Lateral. A 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for assembly. Axiom Custom Back PL 1" Offset Swing Away Lateral Assembly 1.
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Lateral Support Installation Axiom Custom Back PL 2" Offset Swing Away Lateral Assembly 1. See image below for lateral assembly for the PL 2" Offset Swing Away Lateral. A 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for assembly. Axiom Custom Back PL Adjustable Swing Away Lateral Assembly 1.
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Lateral Support Installation Axiom Custom Back PB Flush Lateral Assembly 1. See image below for lateral assembly for the PB Flush Lateral. A 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for assembly. Axiom Custom Back PB 1" Lateral Assembly 1.
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Lateral Support Installation Axiom Custom Back PB 2" Offset Lateral Assembly 1. See image below for lateral assembly for the PB 2" Offset Lateral. A 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for assembly. Axiom Custom Back PB Flush Swing Away Lateral Assembly 1.
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Lateral Support Installation Axiom Custom Back PB 1" Swing Away Lateral Assembly 1. See image below for lateral assembly for the PB 1" Swing Away Lateral. A 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for assembly. Axiom Custom Back PB 2" Swing Away Lateral Assembly 1.
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Lateral Support Installation Axiom Custom Back PB Adjustable Swing Away Lateral Assembly 1. See image below for lateral assembly for the PB Adjustable Swing Away Lateral. A 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for assembly.
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Lateral Support Installation Contour Lateral Wings 1. Remove current stud plate using a 10mm wrench. Install new stud plate (E), two washers (B), two nuts (A) and the lateral wing (C). 2. Repeat on opposite side. 3. Install the contour lateral wing pad (D) onto the contour lateral wing by sliding the pocket on the wing onto the end of the lateral wing.
Shoulder Strap Guide Installation 1. Install the shoulder strap guide assembly onto the two pre-drilled holes at the top centerline of the back shell. 2. Using two bolts, two washers and the shoulder guide assembly on the outside of the back shell and two washers and two nuts on the inside of the back shell using a 10mm wrench.
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Shoulder Strap Guide Installation Pediatric Shoulder Strap Guides 1. Install the shoulder strap guide assembly onto the two pre-drilled holes at the top of the back shell. 2. Use two nuts, two washers and the shoulder guide assembly on the outside of the back shell and two washers and two bolts on the inside of the back shell using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.
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Shoulder Strap Guide Installation Custom Back Shoulder Strap Guides 1. Install the shoulder strap guide assembly onto the two pre-drilled holes at the top of the back shell. 2. Use two nuts, two washers and the shoulder guide assembly on the outside of the back shell and two washers and two bolts on the inside of the back shell using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.
For Posalink Style Mounting Hardware, loosen the clamp by flipping the quick-release clamp lever out and away from the clamp. This will allow the headrest to be temporarily adjusted higher or removed from the clamp. c. Reverse steps a. or b. to replace headrest in position on the Axiom Back.
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Headrest Installation Standard Straight Removable Headrest 1. Install the back mount or alternate back mount as shown below with a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. The standard back mount uses two screws (C), four washers (D) and two nuts (F). The alternate back mount uses two screws (G) and two washers (H).
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Headrest Installation Multi Axis Removable Headrest 1. Install the back mount or alternate back mount as shown below with a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. The standard back mount uses two screws (C), four washers (D) and two nuts (F). The alternate back mount uses two screws (G) and two washers (H).
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Headrest Installation Posalinc Adjustable Removable Headrest 1. Install the back mount or alternate back mount as shown below with a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. The standard back mount uses two screws (B), four washers (C) and two nuts (E). The alternate back mount uses two screws (F) and two washers (C).
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Headrest Installation POSAlinc Flip-Back, Adjustable Headrest Hardware Headrest Styles May Vary Back Mount Installation 1. Attach Headrest mounting bracket to pre-drilled mounting location using provided 6mm screws, washers and nuts. 2. Attach headrest pad to horizontal bar using the supplied 10-32 x 3/8” fasteners. 3.
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Headrest Installation Universal Mounting Plate 1. The universal mounting plate is installed onto the backrest with two screws (B), four washers (C) and two nuts (D) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench to secure the two brackets (A). Back Mount (shown with cutout backrest for context)
DEX Backrest Hardware Installation General Setup 1. Determine installation slots based on configuration. 1” Fits Back Frame Widths 1” 1” 1” A xio m B ack Inner Slo t s Out er Slo t s W id t h 12" (30.5cm) 11"...
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DEX Backrest Hardware Installation 3. Hold the backrest shell against the chair at approximate height desired. Find a back cane location that can accomodate the clamp near the center of the slots on the backrest bracket. Typically the backrest will rest 1-2" above the cushion. ce at clam tions...
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DEX Backrest Hardware Installation 5. Use a level and a tape measure to ensure the clamps are level and the distance from back cane to clamp mount is 1/2". 1/2” No interference at o interference at clamp locations clamp locations 1”...
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Fitting Adjustments WARNING: It may be possible to adjust the final position of the Axiom Back with an end user seated in his wheelchair. This requires that the end user be able to sit in a stable position without the use of the backrest.
BTX Backrest Hardware Installation General Setup 1. Determine installation slots based on configuration. 1” Fits Back Frame Widths 1” 1” 1” A xio m B ack Inner Slo t s Out er Slo t s W id t h 12" (30.5cm) 11"...
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BTX Backrest Hardware Installation 4. Determine the clamp orientation, forward or rear facing and the clamp bracket (A) orientation and hole use (See Clamp Positioning Chart below). Loosely assemble the clamps onto the back canes at the desired location talked about in step 3. Bolts should thread inwards from the outside of the chair. Tighten clamp enough so it stays in place and repeat on opposite side.
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Fitting Adjustments WARNING: It may be possible to adjust the final position of the Axiom Back with an end user seated in his wheelchair. This requires that the end user be able to sit in a stable position without the use of the backrest.
FXT Backrest Hardware Installation General Setup 1. Determine installation slots based on configuration. 1” Fits Back Frame Widths 1” 1” 1” A xio m B ack Inner Slo t s Out er Slo t s W id t h 12" (30.5cm) 11"...
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FXT Backrest Hardware Installation 4. Choose the desired angle and depth set up. Use the images and charts below to help determine how to achieve desired configurations. -0° -2.5° -5° B racket A rro w P ivo t A ngle 3 P ivo t A ngle 2 P ivo t A ngle 1 Rear Position (Closer to back canes) Front Position...
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Fitting Adjustments WARNING: It may be possible to adjust the final position of the Axiom Back with an end user seated in his wheelchair. This requires that the end user be able to sit in a stable position without the use of the backrest.
Pediatric Backrest Hardware Installation General Setup 1. Install backrest bracket to the back of the backrest shell with stud plate, two washers and two nuts using a 10mm wrench. Leave hardware loose. Repeat on opposite side. 2. Install housing to bracket with two bolts, two washers and saddle using a 10mm wrench. Leave hardware loose.
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Pediatric Backrest Hardware Installation 4. Determine the clamp fasteners needed by referencing the image below. - 100860 35mm (Used for 1” and 1-1/8” back canes) - 101824 30mm (Used for 3/4” and 7/8” back canes) 5. Loosely assemble the clamps onto the back canes at the desired location talked about in step 3. Bolts should thread inwards from the outside of the chair.
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Pediatric Backrest Hardware Installation 7. Install the backrest assembly onto the clamp mounts. Adjust the back height by moving the backrest along the plate up or down to desired height. 8. Adjust the depth and angle by moving the backrest assembly to the desired positions. With position determined, ensure the bolts are secured in the same position on both sides of chair.
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Fitting Adjustments WARNING: It may be possible to adjust the final position of the Axiom Back with an end user seated in his wheelchair. This requires that the end user be able to sit in a stable position without the use of the backrest.
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