Summary of Contents for Ki Mobility Little Wave Flip
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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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WARNING: Repairs and adjustments not made by a qualified technician working for an authorized Ki Mobility Dealer can result in poor performance or failure of the device which may cause serious injury or death. This technical manual is designed to aid in the different procedures that may be needed for the Flip wheelchair.
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Frame Tube Size Guide *Tubing sizes subject to change without notice* This information is a reference for situations where the tube sizes are needed for certain attachments. Little Wave Flip Frame Tube Seat Frame: 1” Seat Frame Connecting Tube: 13/16”...
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Seat Height - Configuration Charts With your caster and wheel selection determined, use the charts below to determine caster, fork and axle configurations used for desired seat height and depth. 5" Caster, 12" Pneumatic Wheel - Std Caster Arm Caster Ext. Axle Bar Axle Seat Height...
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Seat Height - Axle Diagram References With the correct configuration determined from the charts above, use the diagrams below to identify axle bar angles, axle positions and the two type of axles. Axle Bar Angle Axle Position Quick Release Axle Threaded Axle...
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Seat Height - Caster Arm Diagram References With the correct configuration determined from the charts above, use the diagrams below to identify caster arm angle and caster extension position. Caster *Position 2 (shown with Angle dotted line) is not visible from this view as it is Caster Arm Angle inside the caster tube.
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Seat Height - Fork Diagram Reference With the correct configuration determined from the charts above, use the diagrams below to identify the different fork sizes and the fork holes. 5” Standard 6” Standard 6” Wide 7” Standard 7” Wide Fork Width Fork Height...
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Caster Construction The caster assembly is shown below. Securing the caster wheel to the fork requires two 13mm wrenches. Securing the stem to the fork requires an 19mm wrench. Top Half of Caster Barrel Bottom Half of Caster Barrel *8X2 does not use spacers Caster Adjustment 1.
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Caster Adjustment 3. Adjusting Caster Height a. Remove hex bolt and nut using 13mm wrenches. b. Remove caster wheel and spacers. c. Feed hex bolt through desired hole in one side of the caster fork. d. Slide one spacer over hex bolt. e.
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Chair Width The image below shows the struts that control chair width. A Flip chair can be set up in widths of 10" through 18" in 1" intervals. The directions below detail steps for removal for each strut. Strut A (Axle Tube) - Strut is removed by removing axle receiver, axle receiver nut and axle plate washer on each end of the strut using a 24mm wrench.
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WARNING: Repairs and adjustments not made by a qualified technician working for an authorized Ki Mobility Dealer can result in poor performance or failure of the device which may cause serious injury or death.
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Hand Tilt 1. Install hand trigger onto back post using a Phillips screwdriver and the diagram below. Fixed Height Height Adjustable Fixed Ht. Adj. Handle Installation 2. Route cable as shown below. Install cable clips (A) along back post to keep cable in place. Also, use a 10mm wrench to install P-Clip (B) on the inner back plate which secures cable at that point.
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Foot Tilt 1. Install two cable ends into cable housing (E).The barrels (C) on the cable ends go through the cable housing (E) and into the slots in the foot tilt button (F). The cable can be adjusted by turning the adjuster (B).
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Foot Tilt 3. Attach end of cable to mechlock as shown below. The jam nut (A) on the end of the cable is loosened to attach cable in the brackets. Once attached, adjust the cable by turning the adjuster (B) and secure by tightening the jam nut (A).
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Transit See the diagrams below for transit system installation. A 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for the folding back hardware. A 4mm Allen wrench, 5mm Allen wrench, 10mm wrench and 13mm wrench are needed for the standard back hardware. To install the front brackets, use a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.
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Anti-Tip Use the chart below to determine the correct anti-tip configuration for your chair. See the diagrams on the next page for part and hole location information. A 3mm Allen wrench, 4mm Allen wrench, 8mm wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for this assembly. Axle Plate Anti-Tip Axle Bar...
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Anti-Tip Spring end loops connect to the two bolts indicated with the asterisks. Low Angle - Align bottom holes. Medium Angle - Align middle holes. High Angle - Align top holes. Adjust the position of the extension to achieve desired ground clearance. Anti-Tip Position...
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Back Height Stroller Handle Backrest - Not Adjustable - Available in Fixed Height with Adjustable Handle Backrest - Not Short (20”) or Tall (24”). Adjustable - Available in Short (22”) or Tall (26”). Adjustable Height with Adjustable Handle Backrest - Dynamic Rocker Back - Available with Short (18.5”) Available in Short (18”-25”) and Tall (20”-27”).
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Back Height Back Post Height Range Back Height Short 20" Stroller Handle Back Post Tall 24" Short 22" Fixed Height with Adjustable Handle Tall 26" Short 18" 19" 20" 21" 22" 23" 24" 25" Adjustable Height with Adjustable Handle Tall 20"...
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Backrest Angle Adjustment 1. Use a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench to remove the button head screw and nut on the backrest. 2. Rotate backrest to desired angle. Each hole represents 5° of rotation. See diagram below for the angle for each hole.
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Reclining Backrest NOTE: Remove existing backrest canes and backplates from chair before beginning. NOTE: Installing a reclining backrest changes the center of gravity with your chair and requires different adjustments to account for the changes. Refer to the Seat Height - Configuration Charts and use the recline chart based on your chair setup.
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Reclining Backrest 3. Install gas spring lock (C) onto the back cane with a screw (B) and nut (A) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 13mm wrench. 4. Install backrest plates (C) onto backrest cane and through the tube plug (E) with two bolts (A), two stop pins (B), two saddles (D), two washers (H) and two nuts (I) using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.
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Reclining Backrest 5. Install trigger cable (A) into trigger. Install opposite end through gas spring bracket and secure in place with E-Clip (D). Tighten cable by loosening jam nut (B) and then turning the cable adjustment barrel (C). Verify trigger works properly and retighten jam nut to secure in place. 6.
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Reclining Backrest 7. Remove rear tires. If present, remove anti-tips by removing two bolts (B) and two nuts (A) per anti- tipper using an 8mm wrench, 10mm wrench, 3mm Allen wrench and a 4mm Allen wrench. Save all parts. 8. Remove axle tube (A) by removing axle receiver (D), nut (Fig. 8:C) and washer (Fig. 8:B) using an adjustable wrench.
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Seat Pan See the diagram below for a seat pan installation. A 3mm Allen wrench, 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench are needed for this procedure.
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Wheel Lock Configurations Use the chart and diagrams below to determine the set up needed for a wheel lock on your chair. The assembly and hardware diagram is on the next page. Wheel Size Axle Bar Configuration Axle Bar Angle Axle Position Wheel Lock Configuration 1 - 4...
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Wheel Lock Configurations After determining the correct configuration needed for your chair, from the charts and diagrams on the previous page, the assembly of the wheel locks is shown below. Two 10mm wrenches are needed for this assembly. A 5mm Allen wrench is also needed for the Self Propel wheel lock. 12”...
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Attendant Foot Lock A diagram of the attendant foot lock assembly is shown below. The tools needed are a 24mm wrench, 3mm Allen wrench, 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. If you are just replacing the foot lock rod guide, go to the next page.
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Attendant Foot Lock Rod Guide Replacement Removing Current Rod and Rod Guides 1. Remove both wheels (A). Note how much of the axle sleeve is protruding from nut. 2. Using a 24mm wrench, remove axle sleeve (D), washer (C) and nut (B) from axle tube. Repeat for opposite side of chair.
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Attendant Foot Lock Rod Guide Replacement Installing New Rod and Rod Guides 1. Install new rod guide (H) and the new locking rod (N). 2. Slide new rod guide and new locking rod enough to install new E-Ring (K) using pliers. Repeat on opposite side.
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Drum Brake Flip Drum Brake Installation 1. Remove both wheels. 2. Remove the axle receiver (A), axle plate washer (B) and axle receiver nut (C) from the rear axle tube on both sides using a 24mm wrench. Save hardware. 3. Thread nuts (F) completely onto receivers (E) (until they rest on the unthreaded portion of the receiver) using a 24mm wrench.
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Drum Brake 10. For stroller handle backrest - Remove existing backrest cane and install new backrest cane by removing and reinstalling bolt using a 4mm Allen wrench. 11. Install hand trigger (B) by installing two screws (A) using a #2 screwdriver. NOTE: The dual trigger is shown below.
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Drum Brake 12. Install the cable into hand trigger. Remove the stranded cable core from the cable and thread it through the trigger of the trigger assembly and then out the nose of the trigger mount. Then, rethread the stranded cable core through the cable jacket with the metal fitting at the end of the jacket set into the nose of the trigger mount.
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Drum Brake 15. Route cable from P-Clip to drum brake. Ensure the path is a smooth loop with no sharp turns or kinks in the cable. Thread stranded cable core through pinch bolt (A) as shown. Install barrell (B) into slot as shown.
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Handrim Configurations NOTE: Not all wheels listed below are available for specific models. See an order form or the online parts manual for more information on your specific chair model. Handrim Hardware Chart Wheel Handrim Connec on Handrim Wheel Connec on Aluminum Plas c Ergonomic...
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Handrim Construction The sequencing of hardware for the three styles of handrims is shown below. The specific hardware used is determined in the chart on the previous page, based on the tire and handrim being used. Spacer Style Detached Tab Style Tab Style...
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Footplate and Heel Loops Strap Length Heel Loop (See Image Above) Standard Hanger Offset Hanger Part Strap Composite Composite Size Angle Angle Number Length Adjustable Composite Angle Adjustable Composite Angle Adjustable Adjustable Short 100591 14" - 15" 9.4" Medium 100592 14"...
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Rotating 4-Way Latch The 4-Way latch has eight possible configurations, four with the curve of the lever facing outward and four with the curve of the lever facing inward. See diagram below. Eight Possible Configurations Standard Position Lever Facing Outward Lever Facing Inward Rotating 1.
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Pro ELR Adjustment NOTE: Instructions for adjusting the height of the calf pad, the depth of the calf pad and the length of the footrest can be found in the user instruction manual in the Pro Elevated Leg Rest section. Adjusting Knee Height 1.
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Pediatric Angle Adj. Locking Flip Up Extendable Armrest 1. Set the angle of the armrest. There are five holes that can be used to set the angle. Tighten the bolt once angle is set. 3 4 5 2. Set the length of the armrest. To adjust the length, remove the bolts and spacer on the tube and the screw closest to the back of the chair.
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Canopy Installation 1. Install tube mount (C), inner clamp (B), outer clamp (D), barrel nut (A), spherical washer (E) and bolt (F) onto backrest tube using a 5mm Allen wrench. Repeat on opposite side. NOTE: The clamps may need to be rotated to accomodate the chair width while remaining in the correct distance for the stems.
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Canopy 3. To remove just the canopy, push in the latch on both stems and lift up and out of tube mount. Push latch in to clear the tube mount.
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Contracture Footrest Installation 1. Install foot pivot (B) into footplate clamp (C). Install footplate (E) onto footplate clamp (C) with two screws (A) and two nuts (D) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. NOTE: There are three sets of holes that the footplate can be mounted with. The holes allow for the footplate to be mounted further forward or further backward, depending on the configuration desired by the user.
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Contracture Footrest 3. Install long pivot (A) into extension tube. Use the chart below to determine the holes you will be using for the desired footrest height and secure in position by installing screw (B) and nut (C) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.
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Contracture Footrest 5. Remove any seating system, cushion, seat pan and/or hangers from the chair. 6. Remove strut tube (C) from seat frame by removing two screws (A) and two nuts (B) with a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. Save all parts. 7.
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Contracture Footrest 8. Determine whether the contracture footrest is going to be set up in the outside mount or inside mount position. Install footrest assembly, outside or inside mounted, by sliding the contracture seat tube (C) onto the frame. Assemble footrest to contracture seat tube by installing T-Nut (D) along channel on the inside of the mount rail (E).
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Multi-Angle Footrest Installation 1. Determine which configuration the ball shaft (D) will need to be in - down (eversion) or up (inversion). See figure below for example. Install footplate (B) onto upper footrest clamp (C) with two screws (A) using a 4mm Allen wrench. Install ball shaft (D) into lower footrest clamp (E) and secure to the upper footrest clamp using three screws (G) and three lock washers (F) using a 5mm Allen wrench.
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Multi-Angle Footrest 2. Install footrest mount (E) onto the end of the ball shaft and secure with screw (H) and lock washer (G) using a 4mm Allen wrench. Install the flip-up latch (D) onto the footrest mount and secure with latch spring (C), bushing (B) and screw (A) using a 4mm Allen wrench.
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Pediatric Pro ELR Installing Pediatric Pro Elevated Leg Rest Assembly 1. Remove current hangers from chair if applicable. Install latch blocks (A) if not present. 2. Install the Pediatric Pro ELR the same way as a swing away hanger. Place the swing away pivot saddle into the receiver on the front frame tube with the leg rest facing either inward or outward from the frame (B).
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Pediatric Pro ELR Removal (Refer to first image in Pediatric Pro ELR Section) 1. To remove leg rest, push or pull release latch. 2. Lift the leg rest straight upward to remove. You may also swing the leg rest inward or outward before lifting it off.
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Pediatric Pro ELR Adjusting Length of Footrest 1. Remove bolt (A), washer (B), footplate assembly (C), washer (D), saddle (E), nut (G) and ensure footrest tube insert (F) stays in tube using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. 2.
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Pediatric Pro ELR Extension Mount Configuration Some configurations may require an extension mount to avoid interference with the footplate. Use a 5mm Allen wrench, a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench to attach your footplate to the extension mount and the extension mount to the hanger assembly.
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Pediatric Pro ELR Replacing Pediatric Pro Elevated Leg Rest Parts 1. See figure below for a parts diagram of the Pediatric Pro ELR (Not all parts are sold individually, refer to parts manual for additional information at www.kimobility.com). NOTE: Parts chart located on next page.
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Pediatric Pro ELR Item Number Part Number Description Quantity 003853 Hanger Assy, Pro ELR, FM, R 003854 Hanger Assy, Pro ELR, FM, L 003843 Insert, Footrest Tube 003344 Calf Pad Bracket Assembly 101585 Calf Pad - Large 101470 Calf Pad Pediatric - Medium 003844 Calf Pad, 84mm X 120mm - Small 003643...
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IV Holder 1. Place the two hole clamps (A) with the barrel nut (B) and screw (C) using a 5mm Allen wrench. Ensure the sides of the clamp with the flats are used on the backrest tube. Turn the screw (C) finger tight into the barrel nut (B).
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Flip for Leckey Center of Gravity (COG) Optimization You can adjust your center of gravity by moving the the interface plate and/or the mounting bar position. See the table in the image below for recommended configurations before making the adjustments. MOUNTING BAR POSITION Mygo (All) Squiggles...
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Flip for Leckey Adjusting the Interface Plate Position 1. Loosen hardware (A) that secures the seat pan clamps (B) using a 6mm Allen wrench and a 13mm wrench. There are two clamps on each side of chair and all four clamps must be loosened to move the interface plate.
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Flip for Leckey Attaching the Seating System to Flip for Leckey Wheelchair 1. Release the safety locking pin (A) located at the front underside of the seating system. Release the pin by pulling the pin out and rotating 90°. 2. Lift the seat and place it on the wheelchair. At the rear underside of the seating system there is a receiving channel (A).
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Flip for Leckey Attaching the Seating System to "Flip" for Leckey Wheelchair 3. Pull the handle (A) at the front underside of the seating system up and then pivot the seat forward and down. Lower the front of the seating system fully and release the handle. Push the handle forward to ensure it has fully engaged on the front tube.
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