Ki Mobility Focus CR User Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 Thank you for purchasing a Focus CR 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 L. Tilt Mechanism .................. 3 8 I. INTRODUCTION .................... 2 1. Hanger Operated (Trigger) Tilt ............ 3 8 II. TABLE OF CONTENTS .................. 3 2. Foot Operated Tilt ................ 4 1 III. NOTICE – READ BEFORE USE ................ 5 ... -
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 300 pounds for the Focus CR. WARNING: Do not attempt to push your wheelchair up an incline that is slick This is the combined weight of user and all items carried. Exceeding the weight or coated with ice, oil or water. This can cause an unstable situation resulting limit can cause damage to your chair or increase the likelihood of a fall or tip in death or injury to the user or others. 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 Focus CR wheelchair. 1. Keep a lookout for danger‐scan the area well ahead of your chair as you Focus CR wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as power wheelchairs. ride. If you add a power drive system to a Focus CR wheelchair, be sure the 2. Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and free of manufacturer of the power drive system has validated and approved the obstacles. combination of the power drive system and Focus CR wheelchair as safe and 3. Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms. 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 WARNING: Moving the rear wheels forward increases the likelihood of the correctly; they have been tested to various standards to ensure quality and are wheelchair tipping backwards. Make small adjustments and proceed slowly until approved to work together. you learn the new balance point of your wheelchair. 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: The farther rearward you place the front casters the greater the MOBILITY ASSOCIATE. Contact Ki Mobility or an authorized Ki Mobility likelihood of the wheelchair tipping forwards. If possible, have your casters supplier before adding any accessories or components not provided by Ki mounted forward and, whenever doing a static activity which involves shifting Mobility. 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. DANGER: Failure to comply to these instructions may cause the wheelchair to fail and result in serious injury or death. WARNING: Always have a qualified technician set up your wheelchair with the accessories you plan to use daily. K. Wheelchair Stability WARNING: Changes to how you sit or changes in your weight require your chair ... - 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 Focus CR 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 Focus CR wheelchair equipped with the performed by an authorized supplier annually. 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 to test Warning: Failure to read or comply with these instructions may result in damage 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. 1. Base Tube 2. Not all configurations of the Focus CR wheelchair are compatible with the Transit Option. Ki Mobility manages the configuration and does not offer 2. Rotary Frame the Focus CR wheelchair except in compatible configurations. If you make 3. Seat Tube changes to your Focus CR wheelchair after your receive it, you should ... - 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 300 lbs (400 lbs for Heavy or ISO 10542‐1:2012, Part 1. Duty option). h. Use of headrests, lateral supports or other positioning accessories c. Backpacks and pouches should be removed and secured separately should not be used, or relied on as an occupant restraint, unless it is in the motor vehicle. In the event of an accident these items can marked as such by the manufacturer in accordance with RESNA WC‐ become dangerous projectiles which may injure or kill you or other 4:2012, Section 18 or ISO 10542‐1:2012, Part 1.or RESNA WC‐ occupants of the motor vehicle. 4:2012, Section 20: Wheelchair seating systems for use in motor vehicles or ISO 16840‐4:2009 Wheelchair seating ‐‐ Part 4: Seating d. The rider must use a Wheelchair Tie‐down and Occupant Restraint systems for use in motor vehicles. System that complies with RESNA WC‐4:2012, Section 18: Wheelchair tie‐down and occupant restraint systems for use in i. Any aftermarket seating should be tested to comply with RESNA WC‐ motor vehicles or ISO 10542‐1:2012 Technical systems and aids 4:2012, Section 20 or ISO 16840‐4:2009 ‐ Part 4. ...
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Page 12: Height Adjustable T-Arm
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR B. Transit Use (Continued) C. Height Adjustable T‐Arm n. If the chair is equipped with an oxygen tank holder never use the 1. Installation wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle. a. Slide the outer arm post into the receiver mounted to the wheelchair frame. b. The armrest will automatically lock into place. Check to make sure DANGER: Using a Focus wheelchair equipped with an oxygen tank holder as a the locking lever is as shown (Figure 2: B) seat in a motor vehicle can result in severe injury or death. 2. Height Adjustment NOTE: To obtain copies of RESNA or ISO standards please contact the standards organizations below: a. Rotate release lever (Figure 2: A) b. Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height. RESNA c. Return lever to locked position against arm post. 1700 N Moore St Ste 1540 Arlington, VA 22209 d. Push arm pad until upper arm post locks firmly into place. Check to Phone: 703‐524‐6686 make sure the locking lever is as shown (Figure 2: A) Fax: 703‐524‐6630 Email: technicalstandards@resna.org ... -
Page 13: Dual Post Height Adjustable Flip Back Armrest
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR C. Height Adjustable T‐Arm (Continued) D. Dual Post Height Adjustable Flip Back Armrest 4. Adjusting Position 1. Installation a. Remove both screws (Figure 3: 1) from each armrest receiver a. Ensure both levers (Figure 4: 1 and 2) are flipped upward. (Figure 3: 2), retaining the spacers (Figure 3: 3) if installed. If not b. Set both posts of armrest into receivers until they are seated installed at factory, they are included in a separate bag in the against the bottoms of the receivers. packaging. c. Flip levers back downward. Ensure locking pins are seated by b. Move receiver to desired location on seat frame and reinstall screws lifting on armrest. with washers and nuts and tighten. c. If screws for new armrest receiver location coincide with seat frame 2. Height Adjustment screws (Figure 3: 4 and 5), remove seat frame screws and replace with armrest receiver screws. Retain (do not discard) these screws a. Flip lever (Figure 4: 3) forward at the top of the front post of the for potential future use, or optionally, they may be retained by lower frame of the armrest. reinstalling them in an alternate location on the seat frame. b. Adjust height of armrest by pushing down or pulling upwards on d. ... -
Page 14: Adjustable Locking Flip Up Armrests
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR E. Adjustable Locking Flip Up Armrests E. Adjustable Locking Flip Up Armrests (Continued) 1. To Lift Up ‐ Push or pull lever (Figure 5: A) until pin releases and arm is able to swing up. Lift arm assembly. DANGER: Always make sure the arms are locked in place before using them for repositioning yourself failure to due so may result in a fall or loss of control and Arm is adjustable in 3 ways may cause serious injury or death. 1. The arm tube can be lengthened. (Figure 5) Unscrew the Philips head screws (A) attaching the pad to the tube. Also remove the M6 button head screw (B) with an M4 Allen wrench. Once removed the tube will DANGER: Never attempt to lift the chair by the armrests; they may break or slide forward in 1/2” increments. Chose the position needed and reinsert disconnect resulting in a fall or loss of control and may cause serious injury or the M6 button head screw into the new position. The Pad will then fit death. back onto the tube. Repeat on the opposite side. 2. The height of the arm, relative to the seat, can be changed. (Figure 6) Remove the two 6mm hex bolts (C) that attach the clamp to the frame (as shown) with 10mm open end wrenches. The arm is then adjustable up or down in 1/2” increments. Reposition arm as desired and reinsert bolts and tighten nuts. Repeat on opposite side. F. Armrest Warnings 3. The angle of the arm, relative to the back, can be changed. (Figure 7) All Ki Mobility armrests are designed to detach from the chair and will Remove the two M6 bolts (D) with an M4 Allen wrench. Rotate the ... -
Page 15: Swing Away Hangers
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR G. Swing Away Hangers H. Extension Tubes 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. (Figure 8 A) c. Line up holes and reassemble fasteners in desired hole through b. Rotate the footrest so that it aligns with the frame until it locks into hanger and extension tube. place in the latch block. (Figure 8 B) d. Follow same procedure on opposite side. (Figure 9 A) 2. Swinging the Footrest away a. 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 or inward as desired. 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. Removal (Figure 9 B) a. To remove footrest, push release latch toward the frame. ... -
Page 16: Eleva Ng Leg Rests
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR I. Elevating Leg Rests I. Elevating Leg Rests (Continued) 4. Angle Adjustment 1. Installation a. To raise, lift up on the rear of the extension tube (Figure 10: A). a. Place swing‐away pivot saddle into the receiver on front frame tube The rod will slide through the ratchet in this direction. Stop at with the footrest facing either inward or outward from the frame. desired position. Similar to swing away footrest pictured in Figure 8 A and B. b. To lower, firmly hold the leg from behind the extension tube (Figure b. Rotate the footrest so it aligns with the frame until it locks into place 10: A). Pull forward on the lever (Figure 10: B) and while holding in the latch block. the lever, lift the leg rest. Releasing the lever will cause the leg rest to lock into position. 2. Removal a. To remove footrest, push release latch toward the frame. To Avoid A Trip Or Fall When You Transfer: b. Rotate footrest outward and lift. Make sure your feet do not get caught in the space between the footrests. 3. Extension Tube Adjustment ... -
Page 17: Backrest
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR J. Backrest J. Backrest (Continued) Figure 14 Figure 11 3. Adjusting Height 1. Folding Backrest Down 2 3 a. If chair is equipped with a height adjustable a. If chair is equipped with a fold down backrest, remove both screws (Figure 14: backrest, pull levers (Figure 11: 1) 1)) of the telescoping backrest tubes using toward the rear of the chair to disengage the latches. If backrest a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. seating is attached, both latches b. Move upper tubes up or down to set height must be disengaged simultaneously as desired. in order to allow the backrest to fold. c. Replace screws with washers and nuts to 1 b. Push forward on the backrest to set height. 1 rotate it downward. Once it begins to rotate forward, the latch levers 4. ... -
Page 18: Reclining Backrest
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR K. Reclining Backrest K. Reclining Backrest ( Continued ) Instructions For Use: Recline/Incline: WARNING: Back height, back angle, seat depth, tilt angle, recline angle, seat height, size/position of rear wheels, size/position of front casters and any 1. To unlock the system prior to recline or incline adjustment by removing the added weight to the back of the chair such as accessories, backpacks and locking pin from locking hole on each recline trigger. (See Fig. 16) oxygen tanks all relate to and effect the stability of the wheelchair. Any 2. Make sure wheel locks are engaged and wheelchair is on a level surface. adjustments or change to one or more of the items listed above can decrease 3. Grip the handles securely and slowly depress both reclining triggers the stability of the wheelchair. Take caution when making changes to the above (Fig. 17) at the same time to release the gas cylinders. This will allow you items. Consult a qualified technician when adjusting back height, back angle, to adjust the backrest position as follows: seat depth, seat height, size/position of rear wheels and size/position of front a. Reclining – to open the angle of the backrest relative to the seat casters. Inappropriate adjustments can result in serious injury. frame, or recline, by applying downward force on gas springs. b. Inclining – return to upright position by applying force upward and pushing the backrest towards the front of the wheelchair. Reclining Back Notes for Operation 4. Once desired backrest recline angle has been achieved, slowly release 1. After making any adjustments to the system make sure all attaching both reclining triggers. hardware is securely tightened. 5. ... -
Page 19: Angle Adjustment Of Recline Backrest Plates
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR K. Reclining Backrest ( Continued ) L. Tilt Mechanism Angle Adjustment of Recline Backrest Plates: 1. Hand Operated (Trigger) Tilt a. Tilting Seat Frame i. Squeeze trigger (Fig. 19: 1). WARNING: Remove patient from wheelchair prior to making this adjustment. ii. While keeping triggers depressed, rotate seat frame to desired Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. position. iii. Release trigger to lock into place. 1. The reclining op on comes with three different backrest angle adjustment b. Cable Adjustment op ons. See fig. 18 for range informa on prior to making the adjustment. i. Unlock jam nut (Fig. 19: 2) from cable adjuster body (Fig. 19:3) using a 10mm and 3/8” open ended wrench. 2. Using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench, remove Bu on Head Screws (fig. 18) with their washers and nuts. ii. Thread cable adjuster (Figu. 19: 4) in or out until slack in cable is eliminated but also such that the cogs are still fully seated in 3. Rotate backrest to desired angle. Each hole represents 65° of rota on. (fig. 18) the teeth of the rotary frames. ... - Page 20 V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR L. Tilt Mechanism (Continued) L. Tilt Mechanism (Continued) c. Locking Triggers. Pins are provided to secure the trigger in either the ii. To secure the triggers in the unlocked position: locked or unlocked position. a. Determine which style back canes and triggers were provided with the chair by checking against figures 20a i. To secure the triggers in the locked position: and 20b. a. Determine which style back canes and trigger were b. Squeeze the triggers to unlock the tilt mechanism while provided with the chair by checking against figures 20a holding the back canes and controlling the tilt position. and 20b. c. Allow the seat frame to tilt until it comes to rest in a b. Make sure the chair is locked by pushing on the back stable position. handles. d. Insert the pin attached to the trigger by a lanyard into c. Insert the pin attached to the trigger by a lanyard into hole number 2 (fig. 20b). hole number 1. Note: This feature is intended to be used solely for the purposes of d. Make sure the trigger no longer releases the tilt locks by adjusting CG which is covered in Section V: L: CG (Center of gently squeezing the trigger and pushing on the back ...
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Page 21: Foot Operated Tilt
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR L. Tilt Mechanism (Continued) M. Seat Frame Setup 1. Setting Seat Depth 2. Foot Operated Tilt a. Using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 13mm wrench, remove depth a. Tilting Seat Frame adjustment screws from seat pan, or remove seat pan (see section i. Depress foot tilt pedal (Fig. 21: 1). S). ii. Rotate seat frame to desired position while keeping pedal b. Using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench, remove button depressed. head screw (Fig. 23: 1) with nut and washer from front seat frame iii. Release pedal to lock into place. (Fig.23: 2) on each side of chair. b. Linkage Adjustment c. Slide rear seat frame in or out as desired to set the seat depth. i. Using a 3mm Allen wrench, loosen locking collar (Fig. 21: d. Replace button head screws in new location, placing screws in 2) by loosening screw in collar. rearmost hole in front seat frame. ii. With cog (Fig. 21: 3) fully engaged in rotary frame teeth, and with tilt pedal released, reposition locking collar against ... -
Page 22: Casters
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR M. Seat Frame Setup (Continued) N. Casters e. Observe the tilt angle by viewing the angular scale on the side of the 1. Adjusting Caster Arm Position rotary frame. The angle is indicated by the rear edge of the bearing plate (Fig. 24: 3). Resting angle for optimum performance is 17‐23°. a. Using 13mm wrench, remove 8mm hex bolt (Fig. 25a: 1). If frame rests outside of this range, remove the seat frame position b. Slide Caster Arm (Fig. 25a: 2) to desired location, aligning holes in locking screws (Fig. 24: 4) using a 5mm Allen wrench. Caster Arm with hole in Base Frame. f. If resting angle is larger than 23°, pull seat frame toward the front of c. Replace hex bolt thru aligned holes. Nut for bolt is captured in the chair until approximate 20° resting angle is achieved. If frame pocket inside of base frame. rests at an angle smaller than 17°, push seat frame toward the rear d. Ensure both sides are positioned identically. until approximately 20° is achieved. e. The back of hanger the receiver tube (Fig. 25a and 25b: 3) should g. Different occupants will respond differently, but a good starting point is not be positioned beyond the front of the caster stem bearing tube to move the seat frame ½” for every 5° that the angle is off from 20°. (Fig. 25a and 25b: 4) as shown in figure 25b. If it does, follow h. Once optimum position is achieved, reinstall and tighten positioning steps a. through d. until it appears as shown in fig. 25a. screws in holes closest to optimum position. Screws may be placed in ... -
Page 23: Adjus Ng Caster Height
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR N. Casters (Continued) O. Axle Plate 1. Adjusting Axle Plate Position 2. Adjusting Caster Height a. Using two 13mm wrenches, remove axle plate screws (Fig. 27: 1) a. Remove hex bolt (Fig. 26: 1) and nut using 13mm wrenches. from both sides of chair, noting orientation of anti‐tip receiver (Fig. b. Remove caster wheel (Fig. 26: 2) and spacers (Fig. 26: 3). 27: 2). c. Feed hex bolt thru desired hole in one side of the caster fork. b. Slide axle plates (Fig. 27: 3) simultaneously forward or rearward to d. Slide one spacer over hex bolt. desired location. e. Slide caster wheel over hex bolt and push hex bolt thru caster c. Replace and tighten axle plate screws. wheel, flush with the opposite side of the caster wheel bearing. d. If equipped with foot operated tilt, the tilt lock linkage will need to be f. Slide second spacer between caster wheel and caster fork, re‐adjusted (see section K.2.b). aligning spacer with bearing hole. e. Ensure both axle plates are in the same locations on the base g. ... -
Page 24: Adjus Ng Axle Sleeve Height
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR O. Axle Plate (Continued) P. Rear Wheels 2. Adjusting Axle Sleeve Height 1. Installing Wheels a. Remove rear wheels a. Push in the quick release button on the axle to allow the locking balls to retract. Make note of the difference between the extended b. Using two 30mm wrenches, remove axle sleeve nut (Fig. 28: 1) and depressed position of the axle release button and its affect on and washer (Fig. 28: 2) from outside of axle plate. the locking balls on the other end of the axle (Fig. 29) c. Remove axle sleeve (Fig. 28: 3) from axle plate and reposition in b. Insert the axle into the bearing housing on the wheel if it’s separate. desired height location. c. Push on quick release button again and slide axle into axle sleeve. d. Reinstall and tighten axle sleeve nut. (Fig. 29) e. Additionally, the axle plate screws may be removed (see subsection d. Release the button to lock axle in sleeve. If release button does not 1), and axle plate may be moved up or down by 1” by using fully extend and the locking balls do not move in to the locked alternate set of holes in axle plate. Using the lower set of holes position after releasing the button, the axle length needs to be (Fig. 28: 4) yields a seat height 1” lower than using the upper set ... -
Page 25: Adjus Ng Axles
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR P. Rear Wheels (Continued) Q. Wheel Locks 2. Adjusting Axles 1. Adjusting Wheel Locks a. To adjust the axle you will need a 19 mm wrench to turn the outside a. Use a 10mm wrench or socket to loosen (do not remove) hex bolt axle nuts. (Figure 31: 1) beneath mounting block of base frame. b. You will also need a 11 mm wrench to hold the ball bearings on the b. Slide mount plate (Figure 31: 2) forward or rearward to achieve opposite end of the axle, and prevent the axle from turning. proper locking. c. When the wheel is installed, if the axle does not lock, loosen the c. Re‐tighten hex bolt. axle nut until it locks and axle can move in and out slightly when locked. If the axle locks, but moves in and out slightly, proceed to 2. Reversing Wheel Lock Mount next step. a. Using a 10mm wrench, remove the nuts (Figure 31: 3) from the d. Turn the axle nut counterclockwise until it is tight then turn the axle wheel lock studs and remove wheel lock mechanism (Figure 27: 4) nut clockwise 1/3 turn at a time. Check to see if it is properly b. ... -
Page 26: Reversing Wheel Lock Moun Ng Plate
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR Q. Wheel Locks (Continued) Q. Wheel Locks (Continued) 3. Reversing Wheel Lock Mounting Plate 4. Adjusting Foot Pedal Angle (Attendant Foot Lock only) a. Remove Wheel Lock Mounts according to steps 2.a and 2.b on a. Using 10mm wrenches, remove hex bolt (Figure 34: 1), nut (Figure 34: 2), plastic washer (Figure 34: 3) and bushing (Figure 34: 4) previous page. from wheel lock index plate (Figure 34: 5) and linkage rod (Figure b. Using a 10mm wrench, loosen Hex bolt (Figure 32: 1) and slide 34: 6) on both sides of chair. wheel lock mounting plate (Figure 32: 2) off of mounting block on b. Choose new hole according to preference to mount hardware. base frame. Repeat for opposite side of chair. c. Note lateral offset of wheel lock mounting plates. Choose mounting c. Re‐tighten hardware, ensuring plastic washer (Figure 34: 3) is configuration of wheel lock mounting plates that best suits the axle installed between index plate (Figure 34: 5) and linkage rod spacing of the chair. Standard or wide mounting may be achieved (Figure 34: 6). Note that the head of the hex bolt is to be installed by switching the wheel lock mounting plates to the opposite side of toward the outside of the chair. the chair. For foot lock and/or dual post armrests, wide Figure 34 configuration should always be used. Figure 33 ... -
Page 27: Frame Width
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR R. Frame Width S. Anti‐Tips 1. Frame Width Adjustment 1. Flipping Anti‐Tips Up a. Pull anti‐tip (Figure 36: 1) rearward to disengage rotary lock studs a. Remove backrest seating. (Figure 36: 2). b. If equipped with a seat pan, remove seat pan and adjust to new b. Rotate anti‐tip upwards. width (See Section S). c. Remove screws in growth tubes of all cross struts – Base Frame c. Reset anti tip back onto rotary lock studs, ensuring studs are nested (Figure 35: 1), Axle Plate (Figure 35: 2), Seat Frame (Figure 35: into alignment slots. 3), Rotary Frame (Figure 35: 4), Tilt Lock Mechanism (Figure 35: 5), and Angle Adjustable Push Handle/Removable Stroller handle 2. Removing Anti‐Tips (Figure 35: 6) (if equipped). Two 10mm wrenches are needed for the screws on items 1, 2 and 3, two 8mm wrenches for the screws a. Depress buttons (Figure 36: 3) on Anti‐tips on items 4 and 5, and a 4mm Allen wrench for screws in item 6. b. Pull Anti‐tip straight back to remove anti‐tip from receiver d. ... -
Page 28: Seat Pan
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR T. Seat Pan T. Seat Pan (Continued) Figure 37 (Note: seat pan width may be adjusted up to 2” wider 4. Width Adjustment 1. Removal 6 for even widths or 1” wider for odd widths. For greater adjustment than 1 a. Using a 5mm Allen wrench, this, new seat pans must be obtained. Contact Ki Mobility Customer 2 remove Button Head Screws Service.) (Figure 37: 1) from corners of 3 a. Remove seat pan (see subsection 1 on previous page) and adjust Seat Pan. 4 width of chair to desired width (see section Q). b. Remove seat pan assembly 5 b. Align seat pan clamp holes with desired set of holes in seat pan to (Figure 37: 2), seat pan brackets achieve larger frame width. (Figure 37: 3), seat pan clamps (Figure 37: 4) and nuts (Figure c. ... -
Page 29: Bearings
V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. SET UP AND USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR V. Vent and Battery Tray U. Bearings (it is recommended this procedure be performed 1. Bearing Replacement 1. Instructions for Use by a qualified technician) Consult your authorized Ki Mobility supplier to ensure the vent and Figure 38 a. Using 17mm wrench and 6mm battery tray are appropriate for the devices being secured to them. Allen wrench, loosen and remove Adjustments to the vent and battery tray should only be done by an 5 4 all four bearing locknuts (Figure authorized Ki Mobility supplier. 38: 1). 6 4 b. Remove flat head screws (Figure 8 2 1 38: 2 and3) from bearing 2. Instructions for Transit Use: subassemblies. When using this wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle you must ... -
Page 30: Maintenance
VI. MAINTENANCE VI. MAINTENANCE A. Inspecting Your Wheelchair B. Routine Maintenance 1. Weekly: Regular and routine maintenance will extend the life of your wheelchair while improving its performance. Wheelchair repairs and the replacement of parts a. Check wheel locks to be sure they are adjusted correctly. should be done by a qualified technician of an authorized Ki Mobility Supplier. b. Check axle sleeves to ensure the axle sleeve nuts are tight. c. Check for broken, bent or loose spokes. 1. General Inspections d. Check that casters spin freely. a. Clean your chair at least once per month. You may need to clean e. Inspect tires and casters for wear spots. your chair more frequently if you operate it in dirty environments, f. Check pneumatic tires for proper inflation. such as a work site. g. Wipe rotary frame glide surfaces with a damp cloth b. Check to be sure that all fasteners are tight. Unless otherwise h. Adjust tilt cable to ensure proper tilt lock function (see section noted, fasteners should be tightened to 40 in./lbs. V.K.1.b or V.K.2.b) c. ... -
Page 31: Cleaning
VI. MAINTENANCE VII. TROUBLESHOOTING C. Cleaning A. Symptoms and Solutions For optimum performance, your Focus CR wheelchair will need to be adjusted 1. Axles and Wheels occasionally. On the next page is a list of potential symptoms that may occur a. Clean around the axles and wheels WEEKLY with a damp rag. when adjusting your chair, as well as one or more suggested solutions for each b. Hair and lint will lodge in the caster housing. Disassemble the symptom. For best results, when troubleshooting, try one solution at a time caster housing every six months to remove entangled hair. 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. NOTE: Do not use WD‐40 or any other penetrating oil on this wheelchair. This will destroy the sealed bearings. Please see chart on next page. NOTE: Do not use any chemical cleaning agents on casters or tires. WARNING: Failure to read and 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. D. Storage 1. When not in use, keep your chair in a clean, dry area. Failure to do so may result in your chair rusting and/or corroding. 2. If your chair has been in storage for more than a few weeks you should make sure it is working properly. You should inspect and service, if necessary, all items in section VI. A. Inspecting your Wheelchair. ... -
Page 32: Warranty
VIII. WARRANTY A. Warranty Information Ki Mobility warrants the frame, hangers, tilt assembly (including bearings) 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. ... - Page 33 Page not in use. Page not in use. 65 66 ...
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