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Introduction 

 

Welcome to the team 

 

Thank you for choosing Trekinetic for your new wheelchair and welcome to the 
revolution! You are now part of a select group of individuals that have joined us 
in turning the wheelchair industry on its head and choosing a life of adventure, 
excitement and independence.  

We  are  delighted  that  you  chose  the  revolutionary  Trekinetic  K2  All  Terrain 
Wheelchair and are confident that you will love your new product. The K2 has 
been designed  to be  different, but  the  unique configuration  will  soon  become 

second nature and open up access to places you simply couldn’t access with a 

traditional wheelchair. This user manual offers important advice and ideas so that 
you  can  get  the  most  out  of  your  new  wheelchair,  so  please  read  it  carefully 
before use. Please contact your local dealer if you have any questions relating to 
the use, maintenance or safety of the wheelchair. 

Where you do not have a local dealer, please contact us by phone or email as 
below. If you could have your chassis number (which you can find under the seat) 
to hand when contacting us, that will help us identify your specific wheelchair.  

 

E-mail: [email protected] 

Telephone: +44 (0)1442 252700 

 

Warranty Registration 

 

Your  new  wheelchair  is  covered  by  a  1-year  manufacturers  return  to  base 
warranty. To validate your warranty please head to the below link to register 
your details: 

https://trekinetic.com/warranty-registration/

 

Summary of Contents for K2 MK II

Page 1: ...U S ER M A NU A L 1 1 T H E D I T I O N K2 MK II...

Page 2: ...g To Know Your K2 13 Quick Start Guide 13 Folding the chair for travel Wheels On 18 Folding the chair for travel Wheels Off 22 5 Helpful Tips 25 Kerbs 25 Side plates 26 Seat Liner Pressure Cushions 26...

Page 3: ...ccess with a traditionalwheelchair Thisusermanual offersimportantadviceand ideassothat you can get the most out of your new wheelchair so please read it carefully before use Please contact your local...

Page 4: ...to the highest standards with a specific focus on user safety The revolutionary Trekinetic K2 has been independently tested to ensure it meets or exceeds current strength and fatigue standards but ne...

Page 5: ...ir still PleasenotethattheTrekinetic K2has beencrashtestedand thereforeissuitable for user in chair transport in a motor vehicle with the appropriate tie down system This must be specified at point of...

Page 6: ...ageduring transit and willlikely need two strong people to lift once delivered Trekinetic deliveries are fully insured but your first job is to check that the container looks to be in good condition a...

Page 7: ...UK and you can see the wooden frame inside use a screwdriver not supplied to undo the screws in each of the four legs at the base If not skip to step 7 6 Lift up and set aside the wooden structure wi...

Page 8: ...to fold down the handlebars depending on the configuration It s best to do this on a soft surface to avoid scratching the seat 3 To assemble the rear castor you will need an 8mm A F Allen Key If you...

Page 9: ...he Allen key 5 Next locatethe rear wheelcastor and slideit over theAllen key followed by the second washer on the other side of the wheel You should now haveametalwashereithersideofthewheel and inside...

Page 10: ...the bolt on the other side 7 Turn the chair back over 8 Fully extend the footplate making sure to unhook the elastic over the footplate lever first if you have the upgraded footplate This will take tw...

Page 11: ...e clasp locked into position and the far clasp hooked over the catch and ready to be pulled back into the locked position 10 Next activate the shock absorber by pressing the silver switch upwards The...

Page 12: ...Page 12 of 35 wheel below and insert the centre pin into the centre of the hub brake Once secure release the centre pin and the wheel should be locked in position...

Page 13: ...tion you ve chosen you have a few braking options Dynamic Lever Brakes These are popular with our more active users and provide the ability to steer as well as slow down each wheel independently Each...

Page 14: ...ay as standard bike brakes Pulling the brake levers towards you engages the brakes and releasing the brake levers releasethebrakes Eachwheelisoperated independentlyand werecommend the smooth applicati...

Page 15: ...mrests which can be used as support for getting in or out of the chair We recommend starting with them down but you can simply fold them back if you feel they re getting in the way 3 Seat Angle Our pa...

Page 16: ...on Some users may need support in doing this but the rear wishbone can be used to pull down off if you re unable to recline the seat by simply leaning backwards Some users prefer to use the leave the...

Page 17: ...user in the chair and camber must be fully set in the MEAN or LEAN positions This means tightening the bar at either setting We recommend selecting theMEAN position whereverpossibleas thisoffers the...

Page 18: ...with this process Once you re in slide the footplate back down ensure it s fully extended locked and you re ready to go 6 Time for a test drive Your K2 is now ready to go Please take it easy for the f...

Page 19: ...imum space efficiency set the camber to the LEAN position by turning the camber bar clockwise The wheels should now be in a vertical position 2 Retract footplate and hook elastic loop under seat aroun...

Page 20: ...Page 20 of 35 4 Unclasp the locks and fold down the handlebars if applicable 5 Fold armrests backward if applicable...

Page 21: ...back into the metal clasp Occasionally it cantwist slightly so ensure it is straight and fully engaged into the clasp You should hear a satisfying click when inserted correctly Once this is separated...

Page 22: ...sequence is how to fold it down with the front wheels removed 1 To remove the front wheels simply depress the quick release button in the centre of each wheel and pull the wheel towards you It helps i...

Page 23: ...Page 23 of 35 2 Fold armrests backwards if applicable 3 Unclasp locks on folding handlebars not applicable to standard non folding handlebars and fold handlebars downwards...

Page 24: ...e head towards you and out of the clasp When replacing this structure simply reverse the initial movement squeezing the two plastic buttons on either site and inserting it back into the metal clasp Oc...

Page 25: ...t s simply smoother safer and easier on your K2 and you If this is not possible there are two ways in which to get up a kerb namely forwards or backwards The size of kerb one can easily negotiate depe...

Page 26: ...the side platesaredesigned tostopyourclothesgetting dirty or trapped not tohold your legs in position If you need to hold your legs use either a strap and or extra padding Seat Liner Pressure Cushions...

Page 27: ...the bolt holding the rear wheelon Notethepositionsofthetwowashers betweenthewheelbearingsand the castor fork For a reminder see sections 2 7 of Assembly which describes this process in moredetail Fitt...

Page 28: ...leed outalittleair depress valve for one to two seconds refit and see if things improve For long distance expeditions contact Trekinetic as we can advise further Air Travel Trekinetic recommend that y...

Page 29: ...rvals Check all nuts and bolts for tightness every 4 weeks and use only metric hexagonal keys in good condition Ensure that keys are inserted fully and do not over tighten see torque settings below An...

Page 30: ...t or cross shaft threads an amount of Nylon or WD40 type lubricantmay be applied to the threads and into the slots in the tubes immediately under the monocoque seat Rear Castor The rear wheel castor f...

Page 31: ...ers are welcome to book services in directly with the factory or contact their local dealer who may be able to offer a local service Beach Use Sand and sea water air can easily damage the moving parts...

Page 32: ...please switch off power before performing checks 1 Wheelchair feels wobbly or pulling to one side Camber bar not fully tightened rotated in direction of either MEAN or LEAN o There is no acceptable mi...

Page 33: ...ired or see dealer Adjusting the rear grub screw will change the pressure on the spring and can make it harder easier to turn 4 Tyres rubbing or too close to seat Camber bar not fully tightened o Tigh...

Page 34: ...es will need adjustment from time to time due to wear of the linings We recommend that you let your dealer perform these adjustments for you If you hear a rumbling type noise during braking it is poss...

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