Ki Mobility 5 TTL, User Instruction Manual & Warranty

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O. Catalyst 5Vx
1. Center of Gravity (Fig. 17)
Moving the axle plate on the frame shifts the center of gravity changing the
weight distribution between the casters and the rear wheels. As it is moved
forward more of the weight is on the rear wheel. This takes weight off of the
front casters and can make it easier to maneuver the wheelchair. It also causes
the wheelchair to be less stable and makes tipping over backward easier. The
further back the axle, the more stable the chair becomes. Ki Mobility
recommends you work with your authorized Ki Mobility supplier when
considering making this adjustment.
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
Fig. 17
Fig. 18 ‐ A Fig. 18 ‐ B
WARNING: You should always use anti ‐ tips when trying
your chair after making adjustments to the axle
placement. Failure to do so could cause you to tip over
or lose control and cause serious injury or death.
DANGER: Adjusting the axle sleeve too far forward can
result in a chair that may tip over backward resulting in a
fall or loss of control and cause severe injury or death
2. Rear Seat Height Adjustment (Fig. 17)
The Seat height can be adjusted by moving the axle
sleeve vertically in the predrilled holes in the axle plate.
This adjustment allows a 5" vertical seat height
adjustment.
NOTE– A front caster adjustment should be made to
correspond with any change in seat height.
( See Section: S. Caster Forks)
3. Adjusting the Wheel Base Width
(Fig. 18 ‐ A & 18 ‐ B)
The sleeve that holds the axle is adjustable in and
out. Adjusting this sleeve allows the user to move
the wheels closer or further away from the axle plate
thus increasing or decreasing the overall width.
Increasing the overall width will improve side to side
stability, but may make it harder to fit through doors.
Decreasing the overall width may improve
accessibility. When decreasing the overall width,
make sure you do not create a condition were the
wheels rub on armrests or other parts of the chair.
a) Loosen the nuts and turn the axle sleeve in or
out as desired (A). Count the number of threads
showing and repeat on the opposite side.
b) Retighten nuts.
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V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
P. Catalyst 4 & 4C
1. Rear Seat Height Adjustment (Fig. 19)
Rear seat height can be adjusted by moving the axle
plate vertically in the predrilled holes in the frame.
a) Remove the 2 hex headed bolts using a
10mm wrench
b) Reposition the axle plate up or down in 1”
increments depending on the change you
wish to make. This adjustment allows for a
total vertical seat height adjustment range of
5".
NOTE– A front caster adjustment should be made to
correspond with any change in seat height. ( See
Section: S. Caster Forks)
Fig. 19
Q. Upholstery Fabric
1. You must immediately replace seat and back upholstery that has worn through
and shows signs of failing. If you fail to do so, the seat or back may fail.
2. The seat sling material will weaken over time. Look for fraying, thin spots, or
stretching of fabrics especially at edges and seams. This should be done
weekly.
3. The repeated action of transferring to your wheelchair will weaken sling ma ‐
terial and result in the need to inspect and replace the seat more often.
4. Be aware that laundering or excess moisture will reduce flame retardation of
the fabric.
5. Contact your wheelchair provider if you have concerns about your seat or
back, or feel it needs to be replaced.
WARNING: Failure to 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.