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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a Little Wave “Flip” XP or Little Wave “Flip” XPe 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: Ki Mobility 4848 Industrial Park Rd Stevens Point, WI 54481 Phone: (800) 981‐1540 Fax: (715) 254‐0996 Email: sales@kimobility.com 2 ...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents I. INTRODUCTION .................... 2 M. Tilt Stops .................... 3 8 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS .................. 3 1. Tilt Stop Adjustment ............... 3 8 III. NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE ................ 5 N. Seat Frame Setup .................. 3 9 ... -
Page 3: Notice - Read Before Use
III. NOTICE ‐ READ BEFORE USE IV. WARNINGS A. Your Safety and Stability A. Signal Words Ki Mobility manufactures many different wheelchairs that might meet your needs. Within this manual you will find what are referred to as “Signal” words. These You should consult an Assistive Technology Professional when selecting which words are used to identify and convey the severity of varying hazards. Before model would best meet your particular requirements and how the wheelchair using this chair you, and each person who may assist you, should read this should be set up and adjusted. Final selection of the type of wheelchair, options entire manual. Please note the Signal word and consider any warnings, cautions and adjustments rests solely with you and your medical professional. The or dangers. Make sure to follow all instructions and use your chair safely. The options you choose and the set‐up and adjustment of the wheelchair have a Signal word refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or direct impact on its stability. Factors to consider that affect your safety and death to you or to other persons. The “Warnings” are in three main categories, stability are: as follows: 1. Your personal abilities and capabilities including strength, balance and DANGER – Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not coordination. avoided, will result in serious injury or death. WARNING – Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 2. The types of hazards and obstacles you might encounter during your day. avoided, could result in serious injury or death. 3. The specific dimensions, options and set up. In particular, the seat height, seat depth, seat angle, back angle, size and position of the rear wheels CAUTION – Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not and size and position of the front casters. Any change to any of these avoided, could result in injury or damage to your wheelchair. items will change the stability of your wheelchair. You should only make ... -
Page 4: General Warnings
IV. WARNINGS IV. WARNINGS B. General Warnings B. General Warnings (Continued) WARNING: Do not exceed the weight limit of 165 pounds for the Little Wave WARNING: Do not attempt to push your wheelchair up an incline that is slick “Flip”. This is the combined weight of user and all items carried. Exceeding the or coated with ice, oil or water. This can cause an unstable situation resulting weight limit can cause damage to your chair or increase the likelihood of a fall or in death or injury to the user or others. tip back resulting in severe injury or death to the user or others. WARNING: Do not lean over the side or back of the wheelchair to extend your DANGER: Do not use this chair for weight training. The movement of the reach. This may cause you to fall out of the wheelchair or the wheelchair to tip additional weight will alter the center of gravity of the wheelchair increasing the over resulting in injury or death. likelihood of a tip‐over which can cause damage to your chair or cause severe injury or death to the user or others. DANGER: Do not attempt to the lift the wheelchair by holding on to removable parts such as the arms or footrests. Only lift the wheelchair by holding on to WARNING: If your wheelchair is equipped with inflatable tires, make sure the the frame. This may cause a fall or loss of control and result in serious injury or tires have been inflated to the correct tire pressure as indicated on the side death. wall of the tire. Your wheelchair provider can determine if you have inflatable tires. In many cases the wheel locks will not function properly with under‐inflated tires. Using your wheelchair without properly inflated tires can have an affect on the stability of the wheelchair causing it to tip over resulting in death or injury to CAUTION: Do not over tighten the bolts and hardware that attach various ... -
Page 5: Posi Oning Belts
IV. WARNINGS IV. WARNINGS C. Positioning Belts D. Riding Your Wheelchair Positioning belts are designed to assist with proper positioning within the Your chair is designed for use on solid, flat surfaces such as concrete, asphalt wheelchair. They are not designed as seat belts. Use positioning belts ONLY and flooring. Use caution if you push your wheelchair on a wet or slick surface. to help support the user’s posture. Misuse of positioning belts may cause severe injury to or death of the user. Ensure the user does not slide underneath the positioning belt in the wheelchair WARNING: Do not push your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. This seat. If this occurs, the users breathing may be hampered causing death or may cause a loss of stability and result in a fall or loss of control and cause serious injury. serious injury or death. The positioning belt should have a snug fit; tight enough to hold their position, but not so tight as to restrict breathing. You should be able to slide your hand between the positioning belt and the user. DANGER: In most states wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. If NEVER Use Positioning Belts: you find you must push on a public road be alert to danger of motor vehicles. 1. As a restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s order. Use of a wheelchair on a public road can cause serious injury or death. 2. On a user who is unconscious. 3. As a occupant restraint in a motor vehicle. A positioning belt is not designed to replace a seat belt that is attached to the frame of a vehicle, which would be required of an effective seat belt. During a sudden stop, WARNING: Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken with the force of the stop, the user would be thrown forward. Wheelchair ... -
Page 6: Power Drives
IV. WARNINGS IV. WARNINGS D. Riding Your Wheelchair (Continued) E. Power Drives Ki Mobility does not recommend the installation of power drive systems on To minimize these risks: any Little Wave “Flip” wheelchair. 1. Keep a lookout for danger‐scan the area well ahead of your chair as you Little Wave “Flip” wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as power ride. wheelchairs. If you add a power drive system to a Little Wave “Flip” wheelchair, 2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and free of be sure the manufacturer of the power drive system has validated and approved obstacles. the combination of the power drive system and Little Wave “Flip” wheelchair as 3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms. safe and effective. 4. Install a ramp at entry or exit doors. Make sure there is not a drop off at the bottom of the ramp. 5. To Help Correct Your Center Of Balance: WARNING: Use of a power drive system that has not been properly validated a. Lean your upper body FORWARD slightly as you go UP over an could result in serious injury or death. obstacle. b. Press your upper body BACKWARD as you go DOWN from a higher to a lower level. 6. If your chair has anti‐tip tubes, lock them in place before you go UP over an obstacle. ... -
Page 7: Descending Stairs
IV. WARNINGS IV. WARNINGS G. Descending Stairs I. Your Wheelchair and the Environment When descending a set of stairs the user should be facing forward. A person behind the user, who has sufficient strength and skill to handle Your wheelchair is made of many different materials including metal and the weight of the user and the wheelchair, should tilt the chair backward fabric. Exposure to water or excessive moisture may cause the metal in the wheelchair to rust or corrode and the fabric to tear. Dry your chair and let the chair down the stairs one step at a time on the rear wheels. as soon as possible if exposed to water. This may require the anti tips be flipped up. Make sure the anti tips are DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR IN A SHOWER, POOL OR BODY flipped back down before using the wheelchair. OF WATER. This will cause your wheelchair to rust or corrode and eventually fail. Do not operate your wheelchair in sand. Sand can get into the wheel DANGER: Failure to comply with the instructions above could result in serious bearings and moving parts. This will cause damage and eventually will injury or death. cause the wheelchair to fail. Make sure any ramp, slope or curb cut you may attempt to ride on is compliant with ADA guidelines. Riding across, up or down any slope that is too great may cause a loss of stability. H. Transfers ADA Guidelines and more information about accessible design are available at: ... -
Page 8: Modifying Your Wheelchair
IV. WARNINGS IV. WARNINGS J. Modifying Your Wheelchair K. Wheelchair Stability (Continued) Your wheelchair was engineered and manufactured under strict design controls. An integral part of this process is ensuring the various components work together correctly; they have been tested to various standards to ensure quality and are WARNING: This chair equipped with a system to vary the tilt angle of the seat approved to work together. frame. Make sure that the chair is stable throughout the range of tilt angle change. Failure to comply to the instruction above could result in serious injury or death. NO ONE SHOULD MODIFY THIS WHEELCHAIR EXCEPT BY ADJUSTING IT ACCORDING TO THIS MANUAL OR BY ADDING KI MOBILITY APPROVED OPTIONS. THERE ARE NO APPROVED OPTIONS THAT INVOLVE DRILLING OR CUTTING THE FRAME BY ANYONE OTHER THAN A TRAINED KI WARNING: Moving the rear wheels forward increases the likelihood of the MOBILITY ASSOCIATE. Contact Ki Mobility or an authorized Ki Mobility wheelchair tipping backwards. Make small adjustments and proceed slowly until supplier before adding any accessories or components not provided by Ki you learn the new balance point of your wheelchair. Failure to comply to the Mobility. instruction above could result in serious injury or death. DANGER: Failure to comply to these instructions may cause the wheelchair to WARNING: The farther rearward you place the front casters the greater the fail and result in serious injury or death. likelihood of the wheelchair tipping forwards. If possible, have your casters mounted forward and, whenever doing a static activity which involves shifting your weight, rotate the casters forward to increase your wheel base. Failure to comply to this instruction above could result in serious injury or death. K. Wheelchair Stability ... - Page 9 IV. WARNINGS IV. WARNINGS K. Wheelchair Stability (Continued) K. Wheelchair Stability (Continued) WARNING: Dressing in your wheelchair produces movements and momentary WARNING: Placing items on the back or front of your wheelchair, such as a positions that can reduce stability. Insure that your anti‐tips are in place and backpack or briefcase, alters the balance and center of gravity of the rotate your casters forward. Failure to comply with the instruction above could wheelchair. Since the weight of these items can vary greatly at each use do result in serious injury or death. not assume you are accustomed to the balance point. Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death. BE AWARE THAT CARRYING HEAVY OBJECTS ON YOUR WHEELCHAIR WARNING: Be very careful when reaching for objects if this movement requires CAN HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON THE BALANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE you to shift in your seat. This changes your center of gravity. Insure that your A TIP OVER WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE anti‐tips are in place. Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in USER. serious injury or death. WARNING: Insure your anti‐tips are in place. You should discuss how you plan WARNING: Pushing up an incline shifts your center of gravity rearward and can to use your wheelchair or any changes you are planning with your clinician. reduce stability. Ensure your anti tips are in place. Failure to comply with the Failure to comply with this instruction may create a potential hazardous instruction above could result in serious injury or death. situation which, if not avoided, 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 ...
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Page 10: Set Up And Use Of Your Wheelchair
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR B. Transit Use A. Your Little Wave “Flip” and Its Parts 1. It is always safest to transfer out of your wheelchair onto a seat in a motor Inspect and maintain this chair strictly per Maintenance Chart in Section VI. vehicle with appropriate seat and shoulder belts. Never use this If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use. wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle unless it has been equipped Have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair with the Transit Option. The Little Wave “Flip” wheelchair equipped with performed by an authorized supplier annually. 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 vehicles. RESNA and ISO standards are designed Warning: Failure to read or comply with these instructions may result in damage to test the structural integrity of the wheelchair as a seat for use in a motor vehicle. These standards are also designed to create compatibility with to your wheelchair, a fall or loss of control causing severe injury to the user or Wheelchair Tie‐down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS). others. 2. Not all configurations of the Little Wave “Flip” wheelchair are compatible with the Transit Option. Ki Mobility manages the configuration and does not offer the Little Wave “Flip” wheelchair except in compatible configurations. If you make changes to your Little Wave “Flip” 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. 3. ... - Page 11 V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR B. Transit Use (Continued) B. Transit Use (Continued) 4. When using your wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle you should g. Use of lap belts, chest straps, shoulder harnesses, any other always observe the following instructions: positioning strap system or positioning accessory should not be used, or relied on as an occupant restraint, unless it is marked as such by a. The rider must be in a forward‐facing position. the manufacturer in accordance with RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 18 b. The rider must not weigh more than 165 lbs. or ISO 10542‐1:2012, Part 1. c. Backpacks and pouches should be removed and secured separately h. Use of headrests, lateral supports or other positioning accessories in the motor vehicle. In the event of an accident these items can should not be used, or relied on as an occupant restraint, unless it is become dangerous projectiles which may injure or kill you or other marked as such by the manufacturer in accordance with RESNA WC‐ occupants of the motor vehicle. 4:2012, Section 18 or ISO 10542‐1:2012, Part 1.or RESNA WC‐ 4:2012, Section 20: Wheelchair seating systems for use in motor d. The rider must use a Wheelchair Tie‐down and Occupant Restraint vehicles or ISO 16840‐4:2009 Wheelchair seating ‐‐ Part 4: Seating System that complies with RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 18: systems for use in motor vehicles. Wheelchair tie‐down and occupant restraint systems for use in motor vehicles or ISO 10542‐1:2012 Technical systems and aids i. Any aftermarket seating should be tested to comply with RESNA WC‐ for disabled or handicapped persons‐‐ Wheelchair tie‐down and 4:2012, Section 20 or ISO 16840‐4:2009 ‐ Part 4. ...
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Page 12: Folding Wheelchair
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR B. Transit Use (Continued) C. Folding Wheelchair 1. Remove Footrest and “T” Armrests. ( See Sections D: Height Adjustable T‐ n. If the chair is equipped with an oxygen tank holder never use the Arm and G: Swing Away Hangers for removal instructions ). wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle. 2. Remove Seating as necessary. 3. Using Tilt Hand Levers (Section K: Hand Tilt Mechanism) or Foot Tilt Pedal DANGER: Using a Focus wheelchair equipped with an oxygen tank holder as a (Section L: Foot Tilt Mechanism), tilt front of seat frame down, until bottom seat in a motor vehicle can result in severe injury or death. of seat frame contacts base top of base frame cover (Fig. 2a). Make sure Mech Locks are retracted properly (Fig. 2b), NOTE: To obtain copies of RESNA or ISO standards please contact the standards organizations below: Figure 2a RESNA Figure 2b 1700 N Moore St Ste 1540 Arlington, VA 22209 Phone: 703‐524‐6686 Fax: 703‐524‐6630 Email: technicalstandards@resna.org ANSI/RESNA Standards: RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 18: Wheelchair tie‐down and occupant restraint systems for use in motor vehicles. RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 18: Wheelchair tie‐down and occupant restraint systems for use in motor vehicles. RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 20: Wheelchair seating systems for use in motor vehicles. ... -
Page 13: Height Adjustable T-Arm
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR C. Folding Wheelchair (Continued) D. Height Adjustable T‐Arm 1. Installation 7. Flip Anti‐Tips up (See Section V: Anti Tips), then remove wheels and flip up red levers on top of axle arms on both sides of chair (Fig. 2e). Levers a. Slide the outer arm post into the receiver mounted to the wheelchair will remain upright until chair is folded. frame. b. The armrest will automatically lock into place. Check to make sure the locking lever is as shown (Figure 3: B) Figure 2e 2. Height Adjustment a. Rotate release lever (Figure 3: A) b. Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height. c. Return lever to locked position against arm post. d. Push arm pad until upper arm post locks firmly into place. Check to make sure the locking lever is as shown (Figure 3: A) 3. Removal 8. Lift rear of chair off of the floor and swing axle bar down and forward as a. Squeeze release lever (Figure 3: B) and remove the armrest. far as it will go, engaging into slit in bottom of base frame between side plates (Fig. 2f). Figure 2f ... -
Page 14: Adjustable Locking Flip Up Armrests
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR D. Height Adjustable T‐Arm (Continued) E. Adjustable Locking Flip Up Armrests 4. Adjusting Position 1. To Lift Up ‐ Push or pull lever (Figure 5: A) until pin releases and arm is a. Remove both screws (Figure 4: 1) from each armrest receiver able to swing up. Lift arm assembly. (Figure 4: 2), retaining the spacers (Figure 4: 3) if installed. If not installed at factory, they are included in a separate bag in the Arm is adjustable in 3 ways packaging. 1. The arm tube can be lengthened. (Figure 5) Unscrew the Philips head b. Move receiver to desired location on seat frame and reinstall screws screws (A) attaching the pad to the tube. Also remove the M6 button with washers and nuts and tighten. head screw (B) with an M4 Allen wrench. Once removed the tube will c. If screws for new armrest receiver location coincide with seat frame slide forward in 1/2” increments. Chose the position needed and reinsert screws (Figure 4: 4 and 5), remove seat frame screws and replace the M6 button head screw into the new position. The Pad will then fit with armrest receiver screws. Retain (do not discard) these screws back onto the tube. Repeat on the opposite side. for potential future use, or optionally, they may be retained by reinstalling them in an alternate location on the seat frame. 2. The height of the arm, relative to the seat, can be changed. (Figure 6) d. If one of the armrest receiver screws lies on the center growth Remove the two 6mm hex bolts (C) that attach the clamp to the frame section of the seat frame, be sure to use the spacers (as described ... -
Page 15: Armrest Warnings
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR E. Adjustable Locking Flip Up Armrests (Continued) G. Swing Away Hangers 1. Installation a. Place swing‐away pivot saddle into the receiver on front frame tube DANGER: Always make sure the arms are locked in place before using them for with the footrest facing either inward or outward from the frame. repositioning yourself failure to due so may result in a fall or loss of control and (Figure 8 A) may cause serious injury or death. b. Rotate the footrest so that it aligns with the frame until it locks into place in the latch block. (Figure 8 B) 2. Swinging the Footrest away DANGER: Never attempt to lift the chair by the armrests; they may break or a. Push release latch toward the frame . disconnect resulting in a fall or loss of control and may cause serious injury or b. Rotate footrest outward or inward as desired. death. 3. Removal a. To remove footrest, push release latch toward the frame. b. Lift the footrest straight upward to remove. You may also swing the footrest inward or outward before lifting it off. Figure 8 A Figure 8 B F. Armrest Warnings ... -
Page 16: Extension Tubes
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR H. Extension Tubes I. Elevating Leg Rests 1. Installation 1. Adjustment a. Place swing‐away pivot saddle into the receiver on front frame tube a. Remove mounting fasteners from each side of the hanger tube. with the footrest facing either inward or outward from the frame. b. Slide footrest extension tube to the desired height. Similar to swing away footrest pictured in Figure 8 A and B. c. Line up holes and reassemble fasteners in desired hole through b. Rotate the footrest so it aligns with the frame until it locks into place hanger and extension tube. in the latch block. d. Follow same procedure on opposite side. (Figure 9 A) 2. Removal a. To remove footrest, push release latch toward the frame. At the lowest point, footrests should be AT LEAST 2 1/2 INCHES off the ground. b. Rotate footrest outward and lift. If set too low, they may “catch” on obstacles you would expect to find in normal use. This may cause the chair to stop suddenly and tip forward. 3. Extension Tube Adjustment (Figure 9 B) a. Remove mounting bolt that is threaded into the leg rest tube in the center of the pad bracket (Figure 10: C). In some circumstances ... -
Page 17: Angle Adjustment
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR I. Elevating Leg Rests (Continued) J. Backrest Figure 11 4. Angle Adjustment 1. Folding Backrest Down a. To raise, lift up on the rear of the extension tube (Figure 10: A). a. If chair is equipped with a fold down The rod will slide through the ratchet in this direction. Stop at backrest, push levers (Figure 11: 1) desired position. toward the front of the chair to disengage the latches. If backrest b. To lower, firmly hold the leg from behind the extension tube (Figure seating is attached, both latches 10: A). Pull forward on the lever (Figure 10: B) and while holding must be disengaged simultaneously the lever, lift the leg rest. Releasing the lever will cause the leg rest in order to allow the backrest to fold. to lock into position. b. Push forward on the backrest to rotate it downward. Once it begins to To Avoid A Trip Or Fall When You Transfer: rotate forward, the latch levers may Make sure your feet do not get caught in the space between the be released. footrests. Avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward. ... -
Page 18: Adjus Ng Height
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR K. Hand Tilt Mechanism J. Backrest (Continued) Figure 14 3. Adjusting Height 1. Tilting Seat Frame a. If chair is equipped with a height adjustable a. Squeeze trigger (Fig. 16a: 1). backrest, remove both screws (Figure 14: 1) b. While keeping triggers depressed, rotate seat frame to desired position. of the telescoping backrest tubes using a c. Release trigger to lock into place. 10mm wrench. b. Move upper tubes up or down to set height 2. Cable Adjustment as desired. a. Unlock jam nut (Fig. 16b:1) from cable adjuster body (Fig. 16b:2) using c. Replace screws and nuts to set height. a 10mm and 3/8” open ended wrench. b. Twist adjuster body in or out until slack in cable is eliminated, but also 4. Push Handle Angle Adjustment such that the mech lock lever (Fig 16b:3) is still fully open. a. If chair is equipped with a height adjustable c. Verify function of cable. Mech locks should slide freely when triggers backrest, push buttons of locking hinges (Figure 14: 2). Both ... -
Page 19: Locking Triggers
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR K. Hand Tilt Mechanism (Continued) L. Foot Tilt Mechanism Figure 18 3. Locking Triggers. 1. Tilting Seat Frame a. Depress foot tilt pedal (Fig 18:1) Pins are provided to secure the trigger in either the locked or unlocked position. b. Tilt Seat Frame to desired position while keeping pedal depressed. To secure the triggers in the locked position: c. Release pedal to lock into place. a. Determine which style back canes and trigger were provided with the chair by checking against Figures a and b. 2. Cable Adjustment a. Using two 10mm wrenches, loosen jam nut b. Make sure the chair is locked by pushing on the back handles. (Fig 18:2) while holding adjuster (Fig 18:3) in place. Repeat for opposite c. Insert the pin attached to the trigger by a lanyard into hole number 1. cable. d. Make sure the trigger no longer releases the tilt locks by gently b. Adjust cable by twisting adjusters until desired tension is obtained, squeezing the trigger and pushing on the back canes to tilt the chair. ensuring that actuators on mechlocks are not being actuated at all while To secure the triggers in the unlocked position: ... -
Page 20: Seat Frame Setup
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR O. Casters N. Seat Frame Setup 1. Adjusting Caster Arm Position 1. Setting Seat Depth a. Using a 4mm allen wrench and a 10mm wrench, remove seat pan from a. Using 4mm allen wrench (5mm if transit is installed) and 10mm frame (see Section W). If lengthening more than 2” for even depths or 1” wrench, remove screw (Fig 21:B) and slide caster extension in or out for odd depths, new seat pan parts will be required. Please contact as desired. Customer Service for assistance. b. Replace screw and nut and tighten. Repeat for opposite side of chair. b. Using a 4mm allen wrench and 10mm wrench, remove button head screws (Fig 20: A, B and C) from both sides of chair. 2. Adjusting Caster Arm Angle c. Slide Front seat tube in or out as desired. Replace screw B at proper a. Using 3mm allen wrench and 10mm wrench, remove screw (Fig 21:A) position as shown in the table of Figure 20 for your respective front seat with mating fastener and rotate caster arm to desired position. tube. Do not tighten screw/nut. b. Replace screw and fastener and tighten. Repeat for opposite side of d. Fasten seat frame into Yoke at position indicated in table. Replace screw chair. A, but do not tighten screw/nut. Note: If desired, height adjustment can be changed with negligible change in e. ... -
Page 21: Adjus Ng Caster Height
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR O. Casters (Continued) P. Axle Arm 3. Adjusting Caster Height 1. Adjusting Axle Arm Angle Figure 22 a. Remove hex bolt (Fig. 22: 1) and nut using a. Using 3mm allen wrench and 8mm wrench, remove screws (Fig 13mm wrenches. 25:A) with corresponding fasteners. b. Remove caster wheel (Fig. 22: 2) and spacers b. Rotate Axle Arm with saddle to desired angle. (Fig. 22: 3). c. Replace screws with corresponding fasteners. c. Feed hex bolt thru desired hole in one side of the caster fork. d. Repeat for opposite side of chair, ensuring axle bar angle is the same on both sides of the chair. d. Slide one spacer over hex bolt. 2. Adjust Axle Tube Position e. Slide caster wheel over hex bolt and push hex bolt thru caster wheel, flush with the opposite a. Using 24mm wrench, remove axle sleeve nuts (Fig 26:2), Axle Sleeve (Fig 26:1) and washers (Fig 26:3). Repeat on opposite side of the caster wheel bearing. ... -
Page 22: Adjus Ng Axle Spacing
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR P. Axle Arm (Continued) Q. Rear Wheels 3. Adjusting Axle Spacing 1. Installing Wheels a. Push the quick release button (Fig 28:2) on the axle (Fig 28:3) to a. Loosen Axle sleeve nut (Fig 27:2) using 24mm wrench. allow the locking balls (Fig 28:4) to retract. Make note of the b. Thread axle sleeve in or out of axle tube to achieve desired wheel difference between the extended and depressed position of the axle spacing. release button and its effect on the locking balls on the end of the c. Retighten axle sleeve nuts. axle. d. Ensure both sides of the chair have the same axle spacing. b. Push on quick release button again and slide axle into axle sleeve (Fig 28:1). e. Retighten axle sleeve nuts. c. Release the button to lock axle in sleeve. If realease button does not fully extend and the locking balls do not move in to the locked position Figure 27 after releasing the button, the axle length needs to be adjusted. Figure 28 DANGER: Adjusting the axle position too far forward can result in a chair that may tip over backward resulting in a fall or loss of control that could cause severe injury or death. WARNING: Increasing the seat to back angle will change the center of gravity of ... -
Page 23: Adjus Ng Axles
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR Q. Rear Wheels (Continued) R. Drum Brake Figure 29 2. Adjusting Axles 1. Brake Operation a. To adjust the axle you will need a 19 mm wrench to turn the outside a. Squeeze brake levers (Fig 29:1) on both sides of chair to activate brakes. Each axle nuts. side is operation independently and may b. You will also need a 11 mm wrench to hold the ball bearings on the be squeezed with more or less force to opposite end of the axle, and prevent the axle from turning. get more or less braking action. c. When the wheel is installed, if the axle does not lock, loosen the axle nut until it locks and axle can move in and out slightly when b. Let go of brake levers to release brake. locked. If the axle locks, but moves in and out slightly, proceed to c. For parking brake function, squeeze each next step. brake lever and, with trigger squeezed, d. Turn the axle nut counterclockwise until it is tight then turn the axle use index finger to flip locking lever nut clockwise 1/3 turn at a time. Check to see if it is properly (Fig. 29:2) down into teeth on lever adjusted after each 1/3 turn. When properly adjusted there should mount. While holding locking locking lever ... -
Page 24: Axle Sleeve Posi On Adjustment
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR R. Drum Brake (Continued) S. Push / Pull To Lock Wheel Locks 3. Axle Sleeve Position Adjustment 1. Adjustment a. Remove both Wheels. Using 24mm wrench, loosen Jam Nut (Fig 31:1) a. For standard axle plate, use a 10mm wrench or socket to loosen (do and unthread all the way onto unthreaded portion of Strut Adapter not remove) hex bolt (Fig 32:1). Self‐Propel axle plate requires a 5mm (Fig 31:2). Repeat for opposite side of chair . allen wrench to loosen socket head cap screw (see Fig 33). b. Using 24mm wrench, loosen Strut Adapter and thread all the way into b. Slide mount (Fig 32:5) forward or rearward to achieve proper locking. Strut (Fig 31:3), which will also unthread it from the axle sleeve of the c. Screw may be completely removed and slide nut (Figure 32:2) can be brake assembly. Repeat for opposite side of chair. mounted in alternate holes (A&B or B&C) to optimize adjustment c. Remove washers, move brake assemblies to new position and replace range. It is recommend that the threaded hole of slide nut is positioned washers. in either hole A or B. d. With brake assemblies seated against the outside of the axle plates, d. Retighten bolt. Repeat for opposite side of chair. rethread Strut Adapters onto Axle sleeves on each side of the chair. Do not force axle plates outward or inward to begin threads. If there is a 2. ... -
Page 25: Adjus Ng Angle
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR U. Frame Width T. Attendant Foot Lock (Hub Lock) 1. Frame Width Adjustment 1. Adjusting Angle a. Remove backrest and seating. If a seat pan is installed, a new seat pan a. Remove both wheels from wheelchair (see Section Q) will be required for the new seat width. Please contact customer service b. Using 24mm wrench, loosen (but do not remove) both axle sleeve for assistance. nuts (Fig 34:1). b. Remove screws that attach all cross struts – Front Frame Strut (Fig 35:1), Seat Frame Strut (Fig 35:2), Rear Frame Strut (Fig 35:3) and Axle Strut c. Twist axle tube to desired angle. If foot tilt is installed, it is not recommended to make large changes to foot pedal as this can over (Fig 35:4). ‐stress the cables attached to the foot tilt. c. Remove screws for height Figure 35 adjustable back strut. If adjusting d. Re‐tighten nuts and replace wheels. from a width of less than 14 to a e. Ensure rear frame still folds properly for storage. width of more than 16, new push handles will be required. Please contact customer service for Figure 34 ... -
Page 26: A Endant Foot Lock Width Adjustment
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR U. Frame Width (Continued) U. Frame Width (Continued) 2. Attendant Foot Lock Width Adjustment 2. Attendant Foot Lock Width Adjustment (Continued) a. Remove both wheels. Note how much of the axle sleeve is protruding g. Position rod guide and rod lever outboard of the E‐ring grooves in the from nut. Using a 24mm wrench, remove axle sleeve, washer and nut new locking rod. Re‐install E‐Rings and slide rod guides/rod levers in (Fig. 36:1) from axle tube (Fig. 36:2). Repeat for opposite side of against E‐rings. chair. h. Slide new link rod through rod levers and reattach with screws (Fig. b. Remove axle tube and lock assembly from chair. Using a 4mm allen 36:5) using two 3mm allen wrenches. wrench and a 10mm wrench, remove screw (Fig. 36:3) from Rod Guide (Fig. 36:4). Repeat for opposite side of chair. i. Align holes in rod guides with cross holes in axle tube and reinstall screws (Fig. 36:3). c. Using two 3mm allen wrenches, while holding screw (Fig. 36:5) on one side of chair, remove corresponding screw on opposite side of chair. j. After adjusting the width of the rest of the chair (see section U), slide re ‐assembled axle tube assembly between the axle plates and re‐install d. Slide link rod (Fig. 36:6) out from rod levers (Fig. 36:7). Remove other the axle sleeves with washers and nuts. Ensure that the axle protrudes screw from link rod. the same amount on both sides of the chair, and that it is at the same ... -
Page 27: Disengaging An -Tips
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. Anti‐Tips V. Anti‐Tips (Continued) 3. Adjusting Anti‐Tip Angle 1. Disengaging Anti‐Tips a. In most cases, the angle of the anti‐tip correlates to the axle plate a. Pull Anti‐Tip down parallel to the adjustment tube and rotate upward angle. as shown in Fig 37. b. Using a 3mm allen wrench and an 8mm wrench or socket, remove b. Anti‐tip may be left floating for curb navigation, or it may be rotated angle adjustment screw and nut (Fig 37:3). all the way up into the detent (Fig 37:1) to hold it up. c. Refer to Figure 37. When axle bar angle is in position A, Hole D in c. To re‐engage, lift anti‐tip back up over detent (if engaged in detent) the anti‐tip should be aligned with hole G in the axle plate. Note and push downward to re‐latch into place. that holes G, H and J are labeled on the endmost hole of the axle plate for clarity, but the corresponding hole under the anti‐tip should 2. Removing Anti‐Tips be used in whatever position the anti‐tip is in. a. Using a 4mm allen wrench and a 10mm wrench or socket, remove d. Similarly, for axle plate position B, Hole E in the anti‐tip should be pivot screw and (Fig 37:2) ... -
Page 28: Seat Pan
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR W. Seat Pan X. Bushings Figure 39 1. Removal 1. Bushing Replacement (It is recommended that this procedure be a. Using a 4mm allen wrench and a performed by a qualified technician.) 10mm wrench or socket, remove a. Note which hole the yoke is seat pan bracket screws (Fig. 39:1), Figure 40 aligned with in the seat frame. washers (Fig 39:2) and nuts (Fig. Using a 4mm allen wrench and a 39:3) on all four seat pan brackets 10mm wrench or socket, remove (Fig 39:4). screws and nuts that hold seat frame to yokes (Fig 40:5) on both b. Lift entire seat pan from chair. sides of chair and flip seat forward. 2. Installation b. Using a 4mm allen wrench, a. ... -
Page 29: Maintenance
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR VI. MAINTENANCE A. Inspecting Your Wheelchair X. Bushings (Continued) Regular and routine maintenance will extend the life of your wheelchair while 1. Bushing Replacement (Continued) improving its performance. Wheelchair repairs and the replacement of parts h. Align holes of base frame plates, yoke and axle bar and re‐install pivot should be done by a qualified technician of an authorized Ki Mobility Supplier. sleeve. It may be helpful to use a long, round object such as a #2 Phillips screwdriver to pre‐align the holes for easier installation. Do not force sleeve into place as this could damage one or more components, 1. General Inspections including the bushings. a. Clean your chair at least once per month. You may need to clean i. Slide pivot screw (Fig 40:1) through sleeve. While holding nut (Fig your chair more frequently if you operate it in dirty environments, 40:3) in pocket of rear frame strut mount (Fig 40:4), thread screw into such as a work site. nut and tighten, ensuring small pegs on face of strut mount align with b. Check to be sure that all fasteners are tight. Unless otherwise holes on the inside base frame plate. noted, fasteners should be tightened to 40 in./lbs. j. Repeat for opposite side of chair. c. Check Tires and Casters: k. Re‐install seat frame in same position as installed previously. The i. Check the tire for tread wear. Replace the tires if the tread distance between the front strut mount screw (Section N: Fig 20:C) ... -
Page 30: Rou Ne Maintenance
VI. MAINTENANCE VI. MAINTENANCE C. Cleaning B. Routine Maintenance 1. Weekly: 1. Axles and Wheels a. Check wheel locks to be sure they are adjusted correctly. a. Clean around the axles and wheels WEEKLY with a damp rag. b. Check axle sleeves to ensure the axle sleeve nuts are tight. b. Hair and lint will lodge in the caster housing. Disassemble the c. Check for broken, bent or loose spokes. caster housing every six months to remove entangled hair. d. Check that casters spin freely. e. Inspect tires and casters for wear spots. NOTE: Do not use WD‐40 or any other penetrating oil on this wheelchair. This will destroy the sealed bearings. f. Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation. g. Wipe mech lock rods with a soft cloth. NOTE: Do not use any chemical cleaning agents on casters or tires. h. Adjust tilt cable to ensure proper tilt lock function (see Section V.K: Hand Tilt Mechanism or Section V.L: Foot Tilt Mechanism) i. Inspect roller bearings to ensure proper function and wear. WARNING: Failure to read and comply with these instructions may result in ... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting
VII. TROUBLESHOOTING A. Symptoms and Solutions For optimum performance, your Little Wave “Flip” wheelchair will need to be adjusted occasionally. On the next page is a list of potential symptoms that may occur when adjusting your chair, as well as one or more suggested solutions for each symptom. For best results, when troubleshooting, try one solution at a time before proceeding to a second solution. If symptoms are not relieved, it is recommended to take the chair to an authorized service center for repair. Please see chart on next page. 61 62 ... -
Page 32: Warranty
VIII. WARRANTY A. Warranty Information Ki Mobility warrants the frame, hangers, tilt assembly and quick‐release axles of this wheelchair against defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the original purchaser. All other Ki Mobility‐made parts and components of this wheelchair are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of first consumer purchase. The expected life of the frame is five years. 1. Limitations to the Warranty: a. We do not warrant: i. Wear items: Upholstery, tires, armrest pads, tubes, armrests and push‐handle grips. ii. Damage resulting from neglect, misuse or from improper installation or repair. iii. Damage from exceeding weight limit. b. This warranty is VOID if the original chair serial number tag is removed or altered. c. This warranty is VOID if the original chair has been modified from its original condition and it is determined that the modification resulted in failure. d. This warranty applies in the USA only. Check with your supplier to find out if international warranties apply. 2. Ki Mobility’s Responsibility: a. Ki Mobility’s only liability is to replace or repair, at our discretion, the covered parts. There are no other remedies, expressed or implied. 3. ...
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