Ki Mobility 5 TTL, User Instruction Manual & Warranty

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B. Transit Use
It is always safest to transfer out of your wheelchair onto a seat in a motor
vehicle with appropriate seat and shoulder belts. Never use this wheelchair as a
seat in a motor vehicle unless it has been equipped with the Transit Option.
The Catalyst 5 Series wheelchair equipped with the Transit Option has been
tested to and passed the RESNA WC ‐ 4:2012, Section 19: Wheelchairs used
as seats in motor vehicles and ISO 7176 ‐ 19:2008 Wheelchairs ‐‐ Part 19:
Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles . RESNA and
ISO standards are designed 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 W heelchair T ie ‐ down and O ccupant R estraint S ystems
( WTORS ).
Not all configurations of the Catalyst 5 Series wheelchairs are compatible with the
Transit Option. Ki Mobility manages the configuration and does not offer the
Catalyst 5 Series wheelchair except in compatible configurations. If you make
changes to your Catalyst 5 Series wheelchair after your receive it, you should
contact your wheelchair provider or Ki Mobility to make sure it is appropriate to
continue to use your wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle.
If your Catalyst 5 Series wheelchair is equipped with the Heavy Duty Option and
the Transit Option you should not use it as a seat in a motor vehicle if you weigh
more than 300 lbs.
Aftermarket seating may have replaced the original equipment seat and back
support designed and tested as part of the Transit Option. Your wheelchair
provider should tell you if the seating they provided is original equipment or
replacement aftermarket seating. A complete system of wheelchair frame, seating,
W heelchair T ie ‐ down and O ccupant R estraint S ystems and a properly equipped
motor vehicle, that have all complied with the standards mentioned in this section,
should be in place before using a Catalyst 5 Series wheelchair equipped with
the Transit Option as a seat in a motor vehicle.
When using your wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle you should always
observe the following instructions:
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The rider must be in a forward ‐ facing position.
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The rider must not weigh more than 300 lbs.
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Back packs and pouches should be removed and secured separately in the
motor vehicle. In the event of an accident these items can become
dangerous projectiles, which may injure or kill you or other occupants of the
motor vehicle.
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The rider must use a W heelchair T ie ‐ down and O ccupant R estraint S ystem
that complies with RESNA WC ‐ 4:2012, Section 18: Wheelchair tiedown
and occupant restraint systems for use in motor vehicles or ISO 10542 ‐
1:2012 Technical systems and aids for disabled or handicapped persons
‐‐ Wheelchair tie ‐ down and occupant ‐ restraint systems ‐‐ Part 1:
Requirements and test methods for all systems .
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
Continued onto next page.
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V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
B. Transit Use (Continued)
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Attach wheelchair tie ‐ downs to the four
securement points (two front, two rear) on
the Catalyst wheelchair with the Transit
Option (Fig. 1) in accordance with the
wheelchair tie ‐ down manufacturer’s
instructions and RESNA WC ‐ 4:2012,
Section 18 or ISO 10542 ‐ 1:2012 ‐ Part 1 .

Attach occupant restraints in accordance
with the occupant restraint manufacturer’s
instructions and RESNA WC ‐ 4:2012,
Section 18 or ISO 10542 ‐ 1:2012, Part 1 .
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Use of lap belts, chest straps, shoulder harnesses, any other positioning strap
system or positioning accessory should not be used, or relied on as an occupant
restraint, unless it is marked as such by the manufacturer in accordance with
RESNA WC ‐ 4:2012, Section 18 or ISO 10542 ‐ 1:2012, Part 1 .

Use of headrests, lateral supports or other positioning accessories should not
be used, or relied on as an occupant restraint, unless it is marked as such by
the manufacturer in accordance with RESNA WC ‐ 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 vehicles or ISO 16840 ‐ 4:2009 Wheelchair
seating ‐‐ Part 4: Seating systems for use in motor vehicles.
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After being fitted and adjusted, the top of the original equipment back
upholstery should be within 4 inches of the top of your shoulder.
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Any aftermarket seating should be tested to comply with RESNA WC ‐
4:2012, Section 20 or ISO 16840 ‐ 4:2009 ‐ Part 4.
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Attach the seating to the wheelchair frame in accordance with the seating
manufacturer’s instructions and RESNA WC ‐ 4:2012, Section 20 or ISO
16840 ‐ 4:2009 ‐ Part 4.

Use of lap belts, chest straps, shoulder harnesses, any other positioning strap
system or positioning accessory should not be used, or relied on as an occupant
restraint, unless it is marked as such by the seating manufacturer in accordance
with RESNA WC ‐ 4:2012, Section 20 or ISO 16840 ‐ 4:2009 ‐ Part 4.

Use of headrests, lateral supports or other positioning accessories should
not be used, or relied on as an occupant restraint, unless it is marked as
such by the seating manufacturer in accordance with RESNA WC ‐ 4:2012,
Section 20 or ISO 16840 ‐ 4:2009 ‐ Part 4.

Aftermarket accessories such as trays, oxygen tank holders, oxygen tanks,
IV poles, back packs, pouches and other items not manufactured by Ki
Mobility should be removed and secured separately in the motor vehicle. In
the event of an accident these items can become dangerous projectiles,
which may injure or kill you or other occupants of the motor vehicle.

If the wheelchair has been involved in an accident, you should not continue
to use it, as it may have suffered fatigue that may not be visible.
Fig. 1
NOTE ‐ Dangers associated with transit use are cited on top of page 17!