Ki Mobility Catalyst 5Vx Manuale di installazione e funzionamento

2021-05-13

Thank you for purchasing a Ki Mobility wheelchair!

WARNING: Do not use this without first reading this entire manual. Use

without first reading this entire manual could result in serious injury to the

user and/or attendant.

Ki Mobility recommends training by an Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) or other

competent clinical or technical professional in the safe use of this chair prior to use.

If you have any questions or concerns about any aspect of this wheelchair, this manual

or the service provided, do not hesitate to contact your authorized supplier, an

authorized representative or Ki Mobility. Ki Mobility can be reached at:

(1)715-254-0991

Ki Mobility

5201 Woodward Drive

Stevens Point, WI 54481

U.S.A

www.kimobility.com

Or via our Authorized EU Representative:

Ki Mobility Portugal, Unipessoal Lda

Rua Santos Pousada, 157 4° andar sala 17

4000-485 Porto

I. INTRODUCTION

II. TABLE OF CONTENTS

III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

A. Intended Use ................................................................................................... 3

B. Your Safety ...................................................................................................... 3

C. Signal Words.................................................................................................... 3

D. Serial Number Identification.............................................................................. 4

E. Symbol Glossary .............................................................................................. 4

F. General Warnings and Cautions ....................................................................... 5

G. Positioning Belts or Harnesses......................................................................... 6

H. Riding Your Wheelchair .................................................................................... 6

I. Power Drives.................................................................................................... 8

J. Your Wheelchair and the Environment .............................................................. 9

K. Modifying your Wheelchair ............................................................................... 9

L. Wheelchair Stability .......................................................................................... 9

M. Aftermarket Seating ......................................................................................... 10

IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION

A. Ascending Stairs .............................................................................................. 11

B. Descending Stairs ............................................................................................ 11

C. Transfers .......................................................................................................... 12

D. Transit Use ....................................................................................................... 12

E. Cushion Use .................................................................................................... 15

F. Your Catalyst 5Vx & Its Parts ............................................................................ 16

G. Height Adjustable T-Arm................................................................................... 17

H. Swing Away Armrests ...................................................................................... 18

I. Height Adjustable Flip Back T-Arm ................................................................... 19

J. Swing Away Hangers ....................................................................................... 21

K. Swing Away Hangers with 4-Way Latch ........................................................... 22

L. Extension Tubes............................................................................................... 23

M. Elevating Leg Rest ........................................................................................... 23

N. Pro Elevating Leg Rest ..................................................................................... 24

O. Adjustable Height Backrest .............................................................................. 26

P. Half Folding Backrest ....................................................................................... 27

Q. Rear Wheels .................................................................................................... 28

R. Wheel Locks .................................................................................................... 29

S. Anti-Tips .......................................................................................................... 30

T. Upholstery Fabric ............................................................................................. 34

U. Seat Upholstery ............................................................................................... 34

V. Oxygen Tank Holder......................................................................................... 35

W. Surface Temperature........................................................................................ 35

X. Step Tube ........................................................................................................ 36

Y. Transit Wheels.................................................................................................. 36

V. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

A. Maintenance Table ........................................................................................... 37

B. Cleaning........................................................................................................... 38

C. Storage............................................................................................................ 38

D. Disposal ........................................................................................................... 39

VI. TROUBLESHOOTING

A. Symptoms and Solutions ................................................................................. 40

VII. WARRANTY............................................................................................ 41

II. TABLE OF CONTENTS

III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

A. Intended Use

Ki Mobility Manual wheelchairs are manually operated devices with wheels that are intended for

medical purposes to provide mobility to persons restricted to a sitting position.

B. Your Safety

Any serious adverse events or injuries related to the use of your wheelchair or its

accessories must be reported immediately if the incident directly or indirectly leads to

serious health decline or death of the user or other person. Report any serious events

and/or injuries to Ki Mobility and, if required by local regulation, the competent health

authority where the user and/or other person legally reside.

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 Professional (ATP) or other

competent clinical or technical professional. Ki Mobility manufactures many different

wheelchairs that might meet your needs. The recognized best practice for selecting a wheelchair

is to consult with an ATP or other competent technical professional and an experienced clinical

professional such as a physical therapist, occupational therapist or physician. Final selection of

the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your technical and

clinical professionals. The options you choose, and the set-up and adjustment of the wheelchair

have a direct impact on its performance, stability and its ability to meet your needs. Factors to

consider that affect your safety and stability are:

a. Your personal abilities and capabilities including strength, balance and coordination.

b. The types of hazards and obstacles you might encounter during your day.

c. 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 and size and position of the

front casters.

C. Signal Words

Within this manual you will find what are referred to as “Signal” words. These words are used to

identify and convey the severity of varying hazards. Before using this chair you, and each person

who may assist you, should read this entire manual. Please note the Signal word and consider

any notes, cautions or warnings. Make sure to follow all instructions and use your chair safely.

The Signal word refers to a hazard or unsafe practice that may cause severe injury or death to

you or to other persons. The “Warnings” are in three main categories, as follows:

NOTE – Note indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result

in a decline in the performance of the chair or damage to your wheelchair.

CAUTION: Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in damage to your wheelchair and injury to you.

WARNING: Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in serious injury or death.

These signal words will be placed throughout the manual, where appropriate to highlight the

hazardous situation. Refer to Section F. for hazardous situations that will apply to the general use

of this wheelchair.

III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

D. Serial Number Identification

The serial number label provides important information about your chair and the serial number is

used as the unique identifier for your specific chair. See image below on where to find the serial

number on your chair.

E. Symbol Glossary

C5XXXXXXX

Ki Mobility

5201 Woodward Drive

Stevens Point, WI 54481

(715) 254-0991

www.kimobility.com

300 LBS (136 KG)

(01)00850013379033

(11)YY/MM/DD

(21)C5XXXXXXX

YEAR/MM/DD

Ki Mobility

5201 Woodward Drive

Stevens Point, WI 54481

SYMBOL DEFINITION

Indicates the medical device manufacturer.

Indicates the need for the user to consult an instruction for safety reasons such as cautions and

warnings. If presented on the medical device or packaging, it indicates the need for the user to

consult the instructions for safety reasons such as cautions and warnings.

Indicates the item is a medical device.

Indicates the manufacturer’s serial number so that a speciﬁc medical device can

be identiﬁed.

Indicates the authorized representative in the European Community.

Indicates the manufacturer’s declaration that the product meets the require-

ments of the applicable EC directives.

Indicates the need for the user to consult the instructions for use.

Indicates the need for the user to consult the listed website for instructions for

use in an electronic format.

Indicates a website where a user may obtain additional information about the

medical product.

Indicates a speciﬁed maximum weight limit (lbs/kg).

Indicates a transit securement point.

Indicates a potential pinch point.

Date of manufacture (YEAR/MM/DD).

III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

F.General Warnings and Cautions

WARNING: Limits refer to combined weight in pounds of user and all items carried. Do not

exceed weight limit of chair. Exceeding weight limit may damage your chair or may

increase your risk of falling or tipping over. A tip-over or fall could result in serious injury or

death.

• Do not use chair for weight training. The movement of the additional weight alters

the chair’s center of gravity increasing your risk of tipping over. A tip-over could

result in damage to your chair or in serious injury or death.

• Keep tires inflated to correct tire pressure. Using a chair without properly inflated

tires may affect its stability, increasing your risk of tipping over. A tip-over could

result in damage to your chair or in serious injury or death to you or others. Correct

tire pressure is indicated on the side wall of the tire. Your wheelchair provider can

determine if your tires are inflatable if you are unsure.

• Avoid ramps or slopes inclined more than 9 degrees. Steep slopes increase your

risk of falling or tipping over. A tip-over or fall could result in damage to your chair

or in serious injury or death to you or others. Do not use chair on ramps or slopes

tilted more than 9 degrees (about 2 inches rise/drop per linear-foot): neither

up/down nor across.

• Avoid inclined surfaces slick or coated with ice, oil or water. Slippery inclines could

result in an inability to control the wheelchair on the surface and result in a tip-over

or fall. A tip-over or fall could result in damage to your chair or in serious injury or

death.

• Avoid leaning over the side or back of your wheelchair to extend your reach.

Leaning over chair could change its center of gravity and cause an unstable

situation resulting in a fall or tip-over. A tip-over or fall could result in damage to

your chair or in serious injury or death.

• Do not lift wheelchair by it’s removable parts while occupied. Lifting a wheelchair by

removable parts while occupied could cause user to fall or lose control. A fall or

loss of control could result in damage to your chair or in serious injury or death.

• Packaging material must be kept out of the reach of children. Improper handling of

packaging materials and the neglect of the duty to supervise children could result in

suffocation and serious injury or death.

• Do not expose the chair and components to any extreme temperatures (e.g.

sunlight, sauna, extreme cold). Hypothermia or burns through contact with the chair

and components can occur and/or failure of components.

CAUTION: Avoid overtightening bolts and hardware that attach components to the frame.

Overtightening could cause damage to the chair; affecting its durability and performance.

Damage to the chair could result in injury to the user.

NOTE: Information about tightening hardware can be found in the maintenance section of

this manual. If you are unsure how to properly tighten bolts or hardware or lack the tools

necessary, consult your authorized supplier.

Standard HD

Catalyst 5Vx 300 lbs (136 kg) 350 lbs (159 kg)

III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

G. Positioning Belts or Harnesses

WARNING: Improper use of positioning belts can cause the user to slide underneath the

positioning belt in the wheelchair. If this should happen, chest compression or suffocation

due to pressure from the belt can occur. If this occurs, the user’s breathing may be

hampered causing serious injury or death.

• Improper use of positioning belts could cause body parts to become entangled

which can restrict mobility and movement, which could result in serious injury or

death.

Ki Mobility recommends the use of pelvic positioning belts. Pelvic positioning belts can reduce

the risk of falling from your wheelchair.

Positioning belts, such as pelvic positioning belts and anterior trunk harnesses and straps, are

designed to assist, retain and support proper positioning and posture in the wheelchair.

• Ensure the user does not slide underneath the positioning belt in the wheelchair seat.

• The positioning belt should have a snug fit; tight enough to hold their position, but not so

tight as to restrict breathing. An open hand should be able to fit between the belt and the

user.

• Proper use of cushions can contribute to pelvic stability and reduce sliding.

• NEVER Use Positioning Belts:

a. As a restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s order.

i. Unless you can remove the belts easily in an emergency. If you cannot do this, consult

with your health care advisor for other options to help with your posture.

b. On a user who is unconscious or agitated.

c. As an occupant restraint or safety belt 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, with the force of the stop,

the user would be thrown forward. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and fur-

ther injury may result from the belts or straps. Reference Transit section of this manual

for further information.

H. Riding Your Wheelchair

WARNING: Avoid pushing or using your wheelchair on soft, rough, uneven, or slick

surfaces (including but not limited to ice, sand, loose soil, grass, gravel, potholes, cracks,

and broken pavement). Use on such surfaces could cause the wheelchair to lose stability

causing it to tip unexpectedly resulting in a fall or loss of control. A fall or loss of control

could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death.

• Always look ahead for potential obstructions or surface transitions that could cause

your front caster wheels to catch causing your wheelchair to abruptly stop. Failure

to do so could cause the wheelchair to tip unexpectedly resulting in a fall or loss of

control. A fall or loss of control could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious

injury or death.

III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

H. Riding Your Wheelchair (Continued)

• Always look ahead for objects or obstructions that your wheelchair could

potentially strike. Striking an object or obstruction could cause your wheelchair to

tip unexpectedly resulting in a fall or loss of control. A fall or loss of control could

result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death. In addition, striking an

object or obstruction could cause damage to your wheelchair. The risk of injuries

and damage to your wheelchair when striking an object or obstruction increases

with your rate of speed.

• Using your wheelchair on public roads is extremely hazardous and is not

recommended. Wheelchair users must obey pedestrian traffic rules. Review the

traffic laws in your own state, some states do not permit wheelchair use on public

roads.

• Your balance is affected by the slope of the surfaces you ride on. Because balance

is affected, your wheelchair will be less stable when it is at an angle. This is

especially true when riding on a slope sideways. Riding your wheelchair on a slope

could cause the wheelchair to tip unexpectedly and/or the user to lose stability

resulting in a fall or loss of control. A fall or loss of control could result in damage to

your wheelchair, serious injury or death.

• When using your wheelchair in public or private areas (including but not limited to

crosswalks, sidewalks, neighborhoods, parking lots and parks) be alert to the

danger of motor vehicles. Due to your low position:

•When lighting is poor use reflective tape on your wheelchair and clothing.

•If you have the right-of-way always yield until the driver of the motor vehicle has

seen you.

• Use extreme caution when propelling backward. You may be unable to see an

obstruction that could cause a tip over. Tipping over could result in damage to your

wheelchair, serious injury or death.

• Ki Mobility does not recommend balancing on just the rear wheels with the front

casters off the ground (also known as doing a “wheelie”). A fall or tip over is very

likely and could result in damage to your wheelchair, serious injury or death. If you

choose to ignore this warning, do not attempt a wheelie unless you have been

trained by a clinical or technical professional. You should always have the

assistance of an able-bodied person prepared to prevent you from exceeding your

tipping point.

• Do not ride your wheelchair on an escalator. Use of a wheelchair on an escalator

could cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control. A fall, tip over or loss of control could

result in damage to your wheelchair, severe injury or death.

• Avoid getting dressed or undressed in your wheelchair. Dressing or undressing in

your wheelchair causes your weight to shift. Thus, increasing your risk of falling or

tipping over. Falling or tipping over could result in damage to your wheelchair,

serious injury or death.

• Ki Mobility recommends using accessories such as heel loops and calf straps.

When used properly, heel loops and calf straps can aid in preventing your legs and

feet from accidentally slipping off the footplate or footrest potentially causing your

feet to become entangled in the wheelchair and its components or strike the

ground. Use of a wheelchair without accessories such as properly fitted heel loops

and calf straps can result in a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in injury.

III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE

H. Riding Your Wheelchair (Continued)

When using your wheelchair always:

• Scan the area well ahead of your wheelchair as you ride.

• Ensure the surfaces you ride on are level and free of obstacles.

• Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.

• If your wheelchair has anti-tips make sure they are locked in place when riding your

wheelchair (Reference IV, S. for proper use of anti-tips).

• Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over obstacles.

• Never push or pull off an object to propel your wheelchair.

• Make sure there is not a drop off at the bottom of ramps.

• On an up-slope, lean your upper body forward slightly to prevent tipping backwards.

• On a down-slope, press your upper body backwards to prevent tipping forward.

• Do not attempt to push over obstacles without assistance.

• Ensure all ramps, slopes or curb cuts you attempt to ride on are compliant with ADA

(Americans with Disabilities Act) guidelines or the equivalent accessibility guidelines in

your region.

ADA Guidelines and more information about accessible design are available at: www.ada.gov

I. Power Drives

WARNING: Ensure the power drive system has been validated and approved by the

manufacturer for use with your Ki wheelchair and its configuration. Use of an unapproved

external power drive system could result in mechanical failure of the wheelchair or cause

a fall. A fall could result in damage to your wheelchair, severe injury or death.

• Power drive systems change the stability and performance of the wheelchair.

Always use anti-tips with your power drive system. Failure to do so could result in

your wheelchair tipping over backwards. Tipping over backwards could result in

damage to your wheelchair, severe injury or death.

• Always look ahead for objects or obstructions that your wheelchair could

potentially strike. Power drive systems change the performance of the wheelchair

and will increase the risk of tipping unexpectedly if you strike an object or

obstruction. Tipping unexpectedly could result in a fall or loss of control. A fall or

loss of control could result in damage to your wheelchair. The risk of injuries and

damage to your wheelchair when striking an object or obstruction increases with

your rate of speed.

Ki Mobility does not recommend the installation of power drive systems on any Ki Mobility

wheelchair. Ki Mobility wheelchairs have not been designed or tested by Ki Mobility as power

wheelchairs. If you add a power drive system to a Ki Mobility wheelchair, be sure the

manufacturer of the power drive system has validated and approved the combination of the

power drive system and wheelchair as safe and effective.

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