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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a Tsunami / Little Wave wheelchair! Please do not use this wheelchair without first reading this entire manual. BEFORE riding, you should be trained in the safe use of this chair by an Assistive Technology Practitioner (ATP) or clinical professional. If you have any questions or concerns about any aspect of this wheelchair, this manual, or the service provided by us or your retail supplier, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone at: 715‐254‐0991 In writing at: Ki Mobility 4848 Industrial Park Road Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481 USA Or via email at: sales@kimobility.com 1 2 ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents III. NOTICE ‐ READ BEFORE USE I. INTRODUCTION ................ 2 A. Your Safety and Stability II. TABLE OF CONTENTS .............. 3 III. NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE ............. 4 Ki Mobility manufactures many different wheelchairs that might meet your A. Your Safety and Stability ............ 4 needs. You should consult an Assistive Technology Professional when select‐ IV. WARNINGS .................. 4 ing which model would best meet your particular requirements and how the A. Signal Words ................. 4 wheelchair should be set up and adjusted. Final selection of the type of wheel‐ B. General Warnings .............. 5 chair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your medical profes‐ sional. The options you choose and the set‐up and adjustment of the wheel‐ C. Positioning Belts .............. 6 chair have a direct impact on its stability. Factors to consider that affect your ... -
Page 3: General Warnings
IV. WARNINGS IV. WARNINGS B. General Warnings C. Positioning Belts Positioning belts are designed to assist with proper positioning within the wheelchair. They are not designed as seat belts. Use positioning belts ONLY WARNING: Do not exceed the weight limit of 250 pounds (350 pounds for to help support the user’s posture. Misuse of positioning belts may cause se‐ heavy duty option) for the Tsunami / Little Wave. This is the combined weight vere injury to or death of the user. of user and all items carried. Exceeding the weight limit can cause damage to your chair or increase the likelihood of a fall or tip back resulting in severe Ensure the user does not slide underneath the positioning belt in the injury or death to the user or others. wheelchair seat. If this occurs, the user’s breathing may be hampered causing death or serious injury. The positioning belt should have a snug fit; tight enough to hold their posi‐ DANGER: Do not use this chair for weight training. The movement of the tion, but not so tight as to restrict breathing. You should be able to slide additional weight will alter the center of gravity of the wheelchair increasing the your hand between the positioning belt and the user. likelihood of a tip‐over which can cause damage to your chair or cause severe injury or death to the user or others. NEVER Use Positioning Belts: a) As a restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s order. WARNING: If your wheelchair is equipped with inflatable tires, make sure b) On a user who is unconscious. the tires have been inflated to the correct tire pressure as indicated on the c) As an occupant restraint in a motor vehicle. A positioning belt is not de‐ side wall of the tire. Your wheelchair provider can determine if you have signed to replace a seat belt that is attached to the frame of a vehicle, inflatable tires. Using your wheelchair without properly inflated tires can have which would be required of an effective seat belt. During a sudden stop, an effect on the stability of the wheelchair causing it to tip over resulting in with the force of the stop, the user would be thrown forward. Wheelchair ... -
Page 4: Riding Your Wheelchair
IV. WARNINGS IV. WARNINGS E. Power Drives D. Riding Your Wheelchair Ki Mobility does not recommend the installation of power drive systems on Your chair is designed for use on solid, flat surfaces such as concrete, asphalt any Tsunami or Little Wave wheelchair. and flooring. Use caution if you push your wheelchair on a wet or slick surface. Tsunami / Little Wave wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as power wheelchairs. If you add a power drive system to a Tsunami or Little Wave wheelchair, be sure the manufacturer of the power drive system has validated WARNING: Do not push your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. and approved the combination of the power drive system and Tsunami or Little This may cause a loss of stability and result in a fall or loss of control and Wave wheelchairs as safe and effective. cause serious injury or death. WARNING: Use of a power drive system that has not been properly validated DANGER: In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. If could result in serious injury or death. you find you must push on a public road, be alert to the danger of motor vehicles. Use of a wheelchair on a public road can cause serious injury or death. F. Ascending Stairs Have at least two people, who have sufficient strength and skill to handle WARNING: Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken the weight of the user and wheelchair, assist when trying to go up a set of pavement) can damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip‐over or loss of stairs in this wheelchair. control. Failure to comply with this instruction could result in serious injury or Move the wheelchair and user backwards up the stairs. death. Position one person behind the user and one person in front of the user. The person in front must hold on to a non‐removable part of the wheelchair. The rear attendant tilts the chair back and they both lift together. Take one DANGER: Do not ride your wheelchair on an escalator. Use of a wheelchair on step at a time. an escalator can cause serious injury or death. ... -
Page 5: Transfers
IV. WARNINGS IV. WARNINGS J. Modifying your Wheelchair H. Transfers Your wheelchair was engineered and manufactured under strict design A transfer requires good balance and stability. You should receive training from controls. An integral part of this process is ensuring the various components your therapist before attempting to do a transfer on your own. work together correctly; they have been tested to various standards to ensure Before transferring out of your wheelchair every caution should be taken to quality and are approved to work together. reduce the gap between the two surfaces. NO ONE SHOULD MODIFY THIS WHEELCHAIR EXCEPT BY ASSEMBLING Engage the wheel locks to lock the rear wheels. APPROVED OPTIONS. THERE ARE NO APPROVED OPTIONS THAT INVOLVE DRILLING OR CUTTING THE FRAME BY ANYONE OTHER THAN Rotate the casters forward to increase the wheelbase of the wheelchair. A TRAINED KI MOBILITY ASSOCIATE. Contact Ki Mobility or an authorized Remove or swing away the footrests. Ki Mobility supplier before adding any accessories or components not provided by Ki Mobility Have someone assist you unless you are well experienced in transfers. It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is DANGER: Failure to comply with these instructions may cause the wheelchair not below you. to fail and result in serious injury or death. K. Wheelchair Stability WARNING: Failure to perform a transfer properly can result in a fall and can To ensure proper stability, of your wheelchair you must make sure the center of cause severe injury or death. gravity and the wheelchairs base of support is correct for your balance and abilities. Many factors can affect these two elements; I. Your Wheelchair and the Environment Seat height ... -
Page 6: Set Up And Use Of Your Wheelchair
IV. WARNINGS V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR K. Wheelchair Stability A. Your Tsunami & Its Parts a) Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per Maintenance Chart in Section VI. b) If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use. WARNING: Changes to your Center of Gravity during your daily activities may c) Have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair occur many times a day and change and affect the stability of your wheelchair. performed by an authorized supplier annually. You should be aware of these activities and take precautions to minimize the risk of a fall. Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Failure to read or comply with these instructions may result in damage to your wheelchair, a fall or loss of control causing severe injury to the user or others. WARNING: Dressing in your wheelchair produces movements and momentary positions that can reduce stability. Insure that your anti‐tips are in place and rotate your casters forward. Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Be very careful when reaching for objects if this movement requires you to shift in your seat. This changes your center of gravity. Insure that your anti‐tips are in place. Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Pushing up an incline shifts your center of gravity rearward and can reduce stability. Ensure your anti tips are in place. Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: If attempting a wheelie to get over a curb or obstacle, ensure your anti ‐tips are in place and lean forward. Do not attempt a wheelie unless you have been trained and always have an attendant behind you to provide assistance if needed. Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Placing items on the back or front of your wheelchair, such as a backpack or briefcase, alters the balance and center of gravity of the wheelchair. Since the weight of these items can vary greatly at each use do not assume you are accustomed to the balance point. Failure to comply with ... -
Page 7: Transit Use
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR B. Transit Use A. Your Little Wave & Its Parts It is always safest to transfer out of your wheelchair onto a seat in a motor a) Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per Maintenance Chart in Section VI. vehicle with appropriate seat and shoulder belts. Never use this wheelchair as a b) If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use. seat in a motor vehicle unless it has been equipped with the Transit Option. c) Have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair performed by an authorized supplier annually. The Tsunami Series / Little Wave Series wheelchair equipped with the Transit Option has been tested to and passed the RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 19: Wheelchairs used as seats in motor vehicles and ISO 7176‐19:2008 Wheelchairs ‐‐ Part 19: Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor WARNING: Failure to read or comply with these instructions may result in damage vehicles. RESNA and ISO standards are designed to test the structural to your wheelchair, a fall or loss of control causing severe injury to the user or integrity of the wheelchair as a seat for use in a motor vehicle. These others. standards are also designed to create compatibility with Wheelchair Tie‐down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS). Not all configurations of the Tsunami Series / Little Wave Series wheelchairs are compatible with the Transit Option. Ki Mobility manages the configuration and does not offer the Tsunami Series / Little Wave Series wheelchair except in compatible configurations. If you make changes to your Tsunami Series / Little Wave Series wheelchair after your 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. If your Tsunami Series wheelchair is equipped with the Heavy Duty Option and the Transit Option you should not use it as a seat in a motor vehicle if you weigh more than 125 lbs. Aftermarket seating may have replaced the original equipment seat and back support designed and tested as part of the Transit Option. Your wheelchair provider should tell you if the seating they provided is original equipment or replacement aftermarket seating. A complete system of wheelchair frame, seating, ... - Page 8 V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR B. Transit Use (Continued) B. Transit Use (Continued) Attach wheelchair tie‐downs to the four securement points (two front, two rear) on the Tsunami wheelchair with the Transit DANGER: Failure to comply with transit use instructions, on pages 14 and 15, Option (Fig. 1) in accordance with the could result in severe injury or death! wheelchair tie‐down manufacturer’s instructions and RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 18 or ISO 10542‐1:2012 ‐ Part 1. NOTE: To obtain a copy of RESNA or ISO standards please contact the standards organizations below: Attach occupant restraints in accordance with the occupant restraint manufacturer’s instructions and RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 18 or ISO 10542‐1:2012, Part 1. RESNA Fig. 1 1700 North Moore St., Suite 1540 Use of lap belts, chest straps, shoulder harnesses, any other positioning strap Arlington, VA 22209 system or positioning accessory should not be used, or relied on as an occupant restraint, unless it is marked as such by the manufacturer in accordance with phone: 703‐524‐6686 RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 18 or ISO 10542‐1:2012, Part 1. fax: 703‐524‐6630 email: technicalstandards@resna.org Use of headrests, lateral supports or other positioning accessories should not be used, or relied on as an occupant restraint, unless it is marked as such by ...
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Page 9: Height Adjustable T-Arms
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR D. Padded Swing‐Away Adjustable Armrests (Fig. 3) C. Height Adjustable T‐Arms (Fig. 2) 1. Installation 1. Installation Fig. 3 a) Slide armrest into receiver tube a) Slide the outer armpost into the receiver mounted to the wheelchair frame. on rear of frame. Ensuring the b) The armrest will automatically lock into place. Check to make sure the pin engages the receiver. locking lever is as shown (Fig. 2 B) 2. Swinging Away 2. Height Adjustment a) Lift armrest up until pin a) Rotate release lever (Fig. 2 A) disengages from receiver and rotate to the side. b) Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height. 3. Removing Armrest c) Return lever to locked position against arm post. a) Pull armrest straight out of d) Push arm pad until upper arm post locks firmly into place. Check to make receiver. sure the locking lever is as shown (Fig. 2 A) 4. Adjusting Receiver Angle 3. Removing Armrest a) Remove two M6 bolts from receiver. a) Squeeze release lever (Fig. 2 B) and remove the armrest. b) Receiver is now free to rotate in 3˚ increments. Adjust arm to desired angle. 4. Replacing Armrest ... -
Page 10: Tsunami - Center Of Gravity Adjustment
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR F. Tsunami ‐ Center of Gravity Adjustment (Continued) F. Tsunami ‐ Center of Gravity Adjustment (Fig. 4 & 5) 1. To adjust the center of gravity location, remove both rear wheels. The most important adjustment on your Tsunami wheelchair is the position of the rear axle. 2. Remove the 6 screws (C) (3 per side) that secure the camber mounts (A) to the seat tubes. NOTE– Changes to the center of gravity may affect the rear seat height (Section J.), toe‐in/toe‐out of the rear wheels (Section I.) and the squareness 3. Slide the camber mount of the casters (Section L). If you change your center of gravity position, re‐ C forward or rearward adjust all of these settings if necessary. along the seat tube to the desired hole NOTE– Adjusting your chair’s center of gravity will require re‐adjusting the location. By using the location of the wheel locks (if provided). See Section Q for instructions on slide (D) you can adjust adjusting the wheel locks. the mount infinitely A You can adjust your center of gravity by moving the two camber mount clamps within the range of each D (Fig. 4 A) forward or rearward on the seat tube (Fig. 4 B). set of holes. Moving the camber mount clamps forward shortens the wheelbase and lightens Fig. 5 4. Repeat on the other the front end, making your chair more maneuverable. Moving the camber side. mounts rearward makes the chair more stable and less likely to tip over rearward. WARNING: Always use as least 2 screws when attaching the camber mount to the frame. Fig. 4 ... -
Page 11: Little Wave - Center Of Gravity Adjustment
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR G. Little Wave ‐ Center of Gravity Adjustment (Fig. 7) G. Little Wave ‐ Center of Gravity Adjustment (Fig. 6) (Continued) The most important adjustment on your Rogue wheelchair is the position of the rear axle. To adjust the center of gravity location: You can adjust your center of gravity by moving the two camber mount clamps a) Remove both rear wheels. (A) forward or rearward on the seat tube (B). b) Loosen the 2 screws (C) and nuts that secure the camber mounts (A Moving the camber mount clamps forward shortens the wheelbase and lightens and B) to the seat tubes. the front end, making your chair more maneuverable. Moving the camber c) Slide the camber mounts forward or rearward along the seat tube to the mounts rearward makes the chair more stable and less likely to tip over desired hole location. rearward. d) Repeat on the other side. NOTE– Changes to the center of gravity may affect the rear seat height (Section L), toe‐in/toe‐out of the rear wheels (Section J) and the squareness e) Make sure the mounts on both sides of the frame are adjusted equally of the casters (Section N). If you change your center of gravity position, re‐ on both sides of the frame before tightening all the screws and nuts. adjust all of these settings if necessary. f) Once the camber mount clamps are secured, attach the rear wheels, NOTE– Adjusting your chair’s center of gravity will require re‐adjusting the occupy the chair and maneuver it with a spotter to get a feel for the location of the wheel locks (if provided). See Section S for instructions on new adjustment. adjusting the wheel locks. B ... -
Page 12: Wheel Camber
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR H. Wheel Camber (Fig. 8‐10) J. Setting Toe to Zero (Fig. 12) Wheel camber, shown as angular relationship (Fig. 9‐A), provides greater side NOTE– A wheelchair equipped with 0° camber plugs cannot have a toe‐in toe‐ ‐to‐side stability due to the increased width and angle of the wheelbase. It also out condition. This adjustment is only required when using 2°, 4°, 6° and 8° allows for quicker turning and greater access to the top of the handrims. camber adapters. Wheel camber is determined by pairs of interchangeable camber adapters (Fig Toe refers to how well the rear wheels of the chair are aligned relative to the 10‐B) which are available from your authorized supplier in 0°, 2°, 4°, 6° and ground. It affects how well the chair will roll. Drag or rolling resistance is 8°angles. optimally minimized when the wheel toe is set to zero. Setting the Toe to Zero 1. Loosen the 4 cap screws (A) (2 per side) that secure the camber tube B clamp. 2. Rotate the camber tube (B) until the screws (C) that secure the camber spuds are level with the ground. The toe is now set at zero. A 3. Before tightening the screws (A), make certain that the camber tube is X˚ centered left‐to‐right relative to the wheelchair frame. There should be an equal gap on both sides or none at all. 4. Tighten screws in a balanced fashion—tighten one screw to 50 in/lbs and then the second to 50 in./lbs. Returning to the tighten the first Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 8 screw to 80 in/lbs. and finally the second screw to 80 in/lbs. Repeat on opposite side. I. Wheelbase Width Adjustment (Fig. 11) Adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the option to move the wheels ... -
Page 13: Front Seat Height Adjustment
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR M. Little Wave ‐ Rear Seat Height Adjustment (Fig. 15) K. Front Seat Height Adjustment (Fig. 13) Rear seat height can be adjusted by repositioning the Tubular Component The front seat height can be adjusted in 1/2” increments by repositioning the System (TCS). caster wheel within the fork. Fig.15 Fig. 13 1. Remove your wheels by depressing the 1. Use two 4mm Allen wrenches to buttons on the quick release axle. remove the cap screws and push the 2. U se a 3mm Allen wrench and 8mm internally threaded axle from one hole open end wrench to remove the two location and move up or down to the bolts (A) holding the upper and lower desired location. mounting brackets together. 2. Reposition the two 6mm screws and 3. R eposition the mounting brackets to tighten to 80 in./lbs. the desired height and replace the two M5 bolts. 3. Re‐square caster wheels as noted in 4. R epeat on both sides of the wheelchair. Section L. Caster Angle Adjustment. A NOTE ‐ Height adjustments are in 1/4” increments. L. Tsunami ‐ Rear Seat Height Adjustment (Fig. 14) ... -
Page 14: Caster Angle Adjustment
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR O. Wheel Installation & Removal (Fig. 18, 19) N. Caster Angle Adjustment (Fig. 16, 17) 1. Installing Wheels Fig. 18 To maintain optimal performance of your Tsunami the front caster housing a) Push in the axle release button on the axle should always be aligned perpendicular to the ground. Your Tsunami is shipped aligned. Many of the adjustments made in properly setting up the to allow the locking balls to retract. Make wheelchair, however, will result in the caster housing getting out of alignment. note of the difference between the extended and depressed position of the axle release After all other adjustments are made you should check your caster housing button and its effect on the locking balls on alignment and re‐align if the housing is not perpendicular to the ground. the other end of the axle For optimum performance, the caster housing should always be at a 90° angle b) Insert the axle into the bearing housing on to the floor (perpendicular to the ground). the wheel if it’s separate. 1. To change the angle, place the chair on c) Push on quick release button again and a flat surface (such as a table). Fig. 16 slide axle into axle sleeve. 2. Loosen the two 5mm Allen screws on d) Release the button to lock axle in sleeve. the top of the caster housing clamp. Fig. 19 If release button does not fully extend and This will allow the caster pivot tube to the locking balls do not move in to the ... -
Page 15: Adjusting The Footrest
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR R. FOLDING BACKREST (Fig. 22, 23) P. Adjusting the Footrest (Fig. 20) To fold down the backrest on your Tsunami wheelchair: Height Adjustment of Footrest: Fig. 20 1. On each side of the frame the 1. Lift the back release bar that is behind the back frame to release the footrest tube is held in place by a latch and fold downward towards the seat frame. To latch back into flat (versus rounded) M6 socket place, lift the backrest back up. The backrest will automatically latch on head screw. Loosen the screw by to the side frame. using an M4 Allen wrench. Do the same for both sides. 2. Ensure a solid engagement onto the latches by pulling back on the 2. Once the bolt is loosened you may backrest frame into the upright position. adjust the footrest extension tube up or down to the desired height within the side frame. 3. Try to insure that both sides are adjusted equally. 4. Retighten to 40 in./lbs. Q. Optional Angle Adjustable Footplate (Fig. 21) To adjust the angle of the optional angle adjustable footplates: Fig. 22 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the two M6 screws securing the footplate to the footplate clamp with a 4mm Allen wrench. 2. Once loose, the footplate will easily rotate around the footrest extension Optional Locking Backrest Mechanism ... -
Page 16: Wheel Locks
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR S. Wheel Locks (Fig. 24, 25) T. Anti‐Tips Tsunami wheelchairs are shipped with one of several different types of wheel Anti‐tip tubes help prevent your wheelchair from tipping over backwards. When locks pre‐installed. adjusted properly they provide a significant increase in rearward stability. Your stability can be affected by traversing uneven ground, a ramp, slope or other Push to Lock Fig. 24 surface that changes your relationship to gravity. Your stability can also be Pull to Lock affected by other forces acting on you and your wheelchair such as someone pushing down or leaning on your push handles or other parts of your chair. Push to Lock (flush mount) This can happen to even the most experienced wheelchair user. People in your Short thro Scissor environment do not necessarily understand they are impacting your stability. The clamp assembly works the same for all Ki Mobility strongly recommends the use of Anti‐Tip tubes! wheel locks. a) Using a 5 mm Allen wrench, turn one of the screws in the clamp until it runs easily Anti‐tips must be used at all times. Whether traversing uneven ground or (less than one turn). sitting in a crowded room, the unexpected may occur and your weight can dramatically shift causing a fall which could cause serious injury or death. b) Repeat the same process with the second of the two screws so the clamp 1. Installing Anti‐Tips (Fig. 26) can be adjusted on the frame. a) Compress the 2nd detent button on the anti‐tip tube so the front detent c) ... -
Page 17: Cushion Installation
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR U. Cushion Installation T. Anti‐Tips (Continued) 2. Adjusting Height of Wheel Extension (Fig. 27) a) The Tsunami was designed to be used with a proper wheelchair Fig. 27 cushion. The anti‐tip tube wheel extension may need to be raised or lowered to achieve the proper clearance of 1 1/2" to 2" above the ground. DANGER: Sitting for long periods of time without a proper wheelchair a) Compress the detent buttons until they are cushion can cause pressure ulcers which can be serious in nature and inside the tube wall. This will allow the outer result in death. tube to slide up and down on the inner tube. b) The standard sling upholstery is provided with loop Velcro type fastener b) Slide the extension tube up or down until strips. The cushion being used should have hook Velcro type fasteners you achieve the desired height. that can engage the loop of the seat sling to keep the cushion from sliding out from under you. Make sure the cushion is securely attached c) Release the buttons. before transferring or sitting in the wheelchair. d) Adjust the second wheel extension the same c) A standard seat sling may not have been provided with your chair. Check way. Both wheels should be at exactly the with your wheelchair provider if an aftermarket replacement to the original same height. equipment sling has been provided. If so, make sure you follow the 3. Turning Anti‐Tip Tubes Up (Fig. 28) instructions for the use provided by the aftermarket manufacturer. ... -
Page 18: Little Wave - Rotating
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR X. Little Wave ‐ Flip Under Footrest (Optional) W. Little Wave ‐ Rotating 5 Wheel (Optional) To adjust the angle of the footplates: Ki Mobility recommends anti‐tip tubes or Rotating 5th wheel for all wheelchairs. a) Loosen, but do not remove, the two M6 screws securing the footplate to the footplate clamp (A) with a 4mm Allen wrench. Inserting and removing the Rotating 5th wheel b) Once loose, the footplate will rotate around the footrest extension tube. a) Press the two release pins (A) on the support tube so that both buttons are drawn inside. c) Select desired position and retighten the two M6 screws to 80 in.\lbs. b) Insert into the support tube receiver (B). To change the position of the optional angle adjustable footplates: c) Rotate the support tube down until release pin buttons are positioned a) Remove both M6 screws from the footplate. There are M6 nylock nuts through the receiver mounting holes. recessed on the underside of the clamp. Be sure to prevent these from falling as you loosen the screws. Adjusting the position from the floor b) Relocate the footplate and insert the screws into the appropriate holes. a) The caster housing is adjustable within the support tube. c) Fit the nuts into the slot underneath the clamp and tighten the screws. b) Remove wing nut (C) from bolt holding caster housing into the support tube. To change the height of the footplate: c) Slide housing to desire height and replace bolt and secure wing nut. a) Slightly loosen both M8 screws from the footplate clamp. Keep the clamp snug so that the assembly holds together. Repeat on other side If the caster touches the ground it is possible that the large rear wheels of the wheelchair. might not touch the ground. Ki Mobility recommends setting the Rotating 5th wheel at least 1/2” above the ground. Consider a higher position if the ... -
Page 19: Maintenance
VI. MAINTENANCE VI. MAINTENANCE A. Inspecting Your Wheelchair (Continued) A. Inspecting Your Wheelchair Weekly Regular and routine maintenance will extend the life of your wheelchair while a) Check wheel locks to be sure they are adjusted correctly. improving its performance. Wheelchair repairs and the replacement of parts b) Check axle sleeves to ensure the axle sleeve nuts are tight. should be done by a qualified technician of an authorized Ki Mobility Supplier. c) Check for broken, bent or loose spokes. 1. General Inspections d) Check that casters can spin freely. a) Clean your chair at least once per month. You may need to clean your chair more frequently if you operate it in dirty environments, such as a e) Inspect tires and casters for wear spots. work site. f) Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation. b) Check to be sure that all fasteners are tight. Unless otherwise noted, fas‐ teners should be tightened to 40 in./lbs. Monthly a) Inspect rear wheel axles and tighten if necessary. c) Check Tires and Casters: b) Inspect caster housing bearings for hair build up and remove if necessary. Check the tire for tread wear. Replace the tires if the tread is worn off or has flat spots or visible cracks. c) Inspect wheel locks to be sure assembly is tight. Make sure wheel locks properly engage the tires. ... -
Page 20: Cleaning
VI. MAINTENANCE VII. WARRANTY B. Cleaning Ki Mobility warrants the frame and quick‐release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original 1. Axles and wheels purchaser. All other Ki Mobility‐made parts and components of this wheelchair are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from a) Clean around the axles and wheels WEEKLY with a damp rag. the date of first consumer purchase. b) Hair and lint will lodge in the caster housing. Disassemble the caster The expected life of the frame is five years. housing every six months to remove entangled hair. Limitations to the Warranty NOTE: Do not use WD‐40 or any other penetrating oil on this wheelchair. This will destroy the sealed bearings. 1. We do not warrant: NOTE: Do not use any chemical cleaning agents on casters or tires. a) Wear items: Upholstery, tires, armrest pads, tubes, armrests and push ‐handle grips. b) Damage resulting from neglect, misuse or from improper installation or 2. Upholstery repair. a) Hand‐wash only (machine washing can cause damage to the fabric). c) Damage from exceeding weight limit. b) Line dry only. DO NOT machine dry; heat from the dryer will damage fabric. 2. This warranty is VOID if the original chair serial number tag is removed or altered. 3. This warranty is VOID if the original chair has been modified from its original condition and it is determined the modification resulted in failure. WARNING: Failure to read and comply with these instructions may result in dam‐ age to your wheelchair, a fall or loss of control causing severe injury to the user 4. This warranty applies in the USA only. Check with your supplier to find out if or others. international warranties apply. Ki Mobility’s Responsibility C. Storage ... - Page 21 Page Not In Use Page Not In Use 41 42 ...
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