Ki Mobility Little Wave Clik XP, Little Wave Clik XPe User Instruction Manual & Warranty
I. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Little Wave “Clik” XP or Little
Wave “Clik” XPe 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 by telephone at:
715-254-0991
In writing at:
Ki Mobility
5201 Woodward Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
U.S.A
Via email at:
sales@kimobility.com
Or via our Authorized EU Representative:
James Leckey Design
19C Ballinderry Road
Lisburn
BT28 2SA
Phone: 0800 318265 (UK) or 1800 626020 (ROI)
www.leckey.com
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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
La Versión en Español comienza en la página 59
I. INTRODUCTION
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE
A. Your Safety and Stability ..................................................................... 4
IV. WARNINGS
A. Signal Words....................................................................................... 5
B. General Warnings................................................................................ 6
C. Positioning Belts ................................................................................. 7
D. Riding Your Wheelchair ....................................................................... 8
E. Power Drives....................................................................................... 9
F. Ascending Stairs ................................................................................. 9
G. Descending Stairs............................................................................... 9
H. Transfers............................................................................................. 10
I. Your Wheelchair and the Environment................................................. 10
J. Modifying your Wheelchair .................................................................. 11
K. Wheelchair Stability ............................................................................. 11
V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
A. Your Little Wave Clik & It’s Parts ......................................................... 14
B. Transit Use.......................................................................................... 15
C. Height-Adjustable T-Arms ................................................................... 18
D. Padded Swing-Away Adjustable Armrests .......................................... 19
E. Pediatric T-Arm Adjustment ................................................................ 20
F. Angle Adjustable Locking Flip Up Extendable Armrest......................... 20
G. Armrest Warnings ............................................................................... 21
H. Center of Gravity Adjustment .............................................................. 21
I. Wheel Camber .................................................................................... 23
J. Wheelbase Width Adjustment ............................................................. 24
K. Setting Toe to Zero ............................................................................. 25
L. Removing the Camber Tube ............................................................... 26
M. Replacing the Camber Tube................................................................ 27
N. Front Seat Height Adjustments............................................................ 29
O. Clik - Rear Seat Height Adjustment..................................................... 31
P. Caster Angle Adjustment..................................................................... 32
Q. Wheel Installation & Removal............................................................... 33
R. Adjusting the Footrest ......................................................................... 34
S. Optional Angle Adjustable Footplate.................................................... 34
T. Folding Backrest ................................................................................. 35
U. Backrest Angle Adjustment ................................................................. 35
V. Adjusting Backrest Height ................................................................... 37
W. Adjusting, Removing and Replacing Backrest Release Cable for Width
Growth ............................................................................................... 38
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II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
X. Adjusting Backrest Position................................................................. 39
Y. Removing Adjustable Backrest Rigidizer Bar for Width Adjustment...... 40
Z. Installing Adjustable Backrest Rigidizer Bar ......................................... 41
AA. Wheel Locks ....................................................................................... 42
AB. Growing Your Clik in Width.................................................................. 43
BB. Anti-Tips ............................................................................................. 44
CC. Cushion Installation ............................................................................. 46
DD. Upholstery Fabric ................................................................................ 46
EE. Adjusting and/or Growing Your Seat Upholstery.................................. 47
FF. Clik - Standard 5th Wheel (Optional).................................................... 49
GG. Clik - Dynamic 5th Wheel (Optional) .................................................... 50
HH. Adjusting Cross Tube and Armrest/Sideguard Position on Frame........ 52
II. Replacing Cross Tube for Width Adjustment ....................................... 52
JJ. Clik - High Mount Flip Under Footrest (Optional).................................. 53
VI. MAINTENANCE
A. Inspecting Your Wheelchair................................................................. 55
B. Cleaning Your Clik Wheelchair............................................................. 57
C. Storage............................................................................................... 57
VII. WARRANTY ................................................................................................. 58
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III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE
A. Your Safety and Stability
Ki Mobility manufactures many different wheelchairs that might meet your needs. You should
consult an Assistive Technology Professional when selecting which model would best meet
your particular requirements and how the wheelchair should be set up and adjusted. Final
selection of the type of wheelchair, options and adjustments rests solely with you and your
medical professional. The options you choose and the set-up and adjustment of the
wheelchair have a direct impact on its stability. 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. Any change to any of these items will change the stability of your
wheelchair. You should only make changes after consulting with a qualified
professional.
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IV. WARNINGS
A. 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 warnings, cautions or dangers. 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:
DANGER – Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING – Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION – Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in injury or damage to your wheelchair.
These signal words will be placed throughout the manual, where appropriate to highlight the
hazardous situation. Refer to the following list for hazardous situations that will apply to the
general use of this wheelchair.
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IV. WARNINGS
B. General Warnings
WARNING: Do not exceed the weight limit of 165 pounds for the Little Wave Clik. This is the
combined weight of user and all items carried. Exceeding the weight limit can cause damage
to your chair or increase the likelihood of a fall or tip back resulting in severe injury or death to
the user or others.
DANGER: Do not use this chair for weight training. The movement of the additional weight
will alter the center of gravity of the wheelchair increasing the likelihood of a tip-over which
can cause damage to your chair or cause severe injury or death to the user or others.
WARNING: If your wheelchair is equipped with inflatable tires, make sure the tires have
been inflated to the correct tire pressure as indicated on the side wall of the tire. Your
wheelchair provider can determine if you have inflatable tires. Using your wheelchair without
properly inflated tires can have an effect on the stability of the wheelchair causing it to tip over
resulting in death or injury to the user or others.
DANGER: Do not attempt to push your wheelchair up or down ramps or traverse across a
slope of greater than 9 degrees. This is dangerous and increases the likelihood of a fall or tip
back resulting in severe injury or death to the user or others.
WARNING: Do not attempt to push your wheelchair up an incline that is slick or coated
with ice, oil or water. This can cause an unstable situation resulting in death or injury to the
user or others.
DANGER: Do not lean over the side or back of the wheelchair to extend your reach. This
may cause you to fall out of the wheelchair or the wheelchair to tip over resulting in injury or
death.
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IV. WARNINGS
B. General Warnings
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 the frame. This may cause a
fall or loss of control and result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the bolts and hardware that attaches various components together on the frame.
the wheelchair.
C. Positioning Belts
Positioning belts are designed to assist with proper positioning within the wheelchair. They are
not designed as seat belts. Use positioning belts ONLY 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 seat. If
this occurs, the user’s breathing may be hampered causing death or serious injury.
• 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.
• NEVER Use Positioning Belts:
a. As a restraint. A restraint requires a doctor’s order.
b. On a user who is unconscious.
c. As an 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, with the force of the stop, the user
would be thrown forward. Wheelchair seat belts will not prevent this, and further
injury may result from the belts or straps.
This could cause serious damage and affect the safety and durability of
DANGER: Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death.
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IV. WARNINGS
D. Riding Your Wheelchair
Your chair is designed for use on solid, flat surfaces such as concrete, asphalt and flooring.
Use caution if you push your wheelchair on a wet or slick surface.
WARNING: Do not push your chair in sand, loose soil or over rough terrain. This may cause
a loss of stability and result in a fall or loss of control and cause serious injury or death.
DANGER: In most states, wheelchairs are not legal for use on public roads. If you find you
must push on a public road, be alert to the danger of motor vehicles. Use of a wheelchair on a
public road can cause serious injury or death.
WARNING: Obstacles and road hazards (such as potholes and broken pavement) can
damage your chair and may cause a fall, tip-over or loss of control. Failure to comply with
this instruction could result in serious injury or death.
DANGER: Do not ride your wheelchair on an escalator. Use of a wheelchair on an escalator
can cause serious injury or death.
To minimize these risks:
1) Keep a lookout for danger-scan the area well ahead of your chair as you ride.
2) Make sure the floor areas where you live and work are level and free of obstacles.
3) Remove or cover threshold strips between rooms.
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:
a. Lean your upper body FORWARD slightly as you go UP over an 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.
7) Keep both of your hands on the handrims as you go over an obstacle.
8) Never push or pull on an object (such as furniture or a doorjamb) to propel your
chair.
9) Do not operate your wheelchair on roads, streets or highways.
10) Do not attempt to push over obstacles without assistance.
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IV. WARNINGS
E. Power Drives
Ki Mobility does not recommend the installation of power drive systems on any Little Wave
Clik wheelchair.
Little Wave Clik wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as power wheelchairs. If you
add a power drive system to a Little Wave Clik wheelchair, be sure the manufacturer of the
power drive system has validated and approved the combination of the power drive system
and Little Wave Clik wheelchair as safe and effective.
WARNING: Use of a power drive system that has not been properly validated could result
in serious injury or death.
F. Ascending Stairs
• Have at least two people, who have sufficient strength and skill to handle the weight of
the user and wheelchair, assist when trying to go up a set of stairs in this wheelchair.
• Move the wheelchair and user backwards up the stairs.
• Position one person behind the user, one person in front. The person in front must hold
onto a non-removable part of the wheelchair.
• The rear attendant tilts the chair back and they both lift together. Take one step at a
time.
• This may require the anti-tips be flipped up or removed. Make sure the anti-tips are
reattached or flipped back down before using the wheelchair.
DANGER: Failure to comply with the instructions above could result in serious injury or death.
G. Descending Stairs
• 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 the weight of
the user and the wheelchair, should tilt the chair backward and let the chair down the
stairs one step at a time on the rear wheels.
• This may require that anti-tips be flipped up or removed. Make sure the anti-tips are
reattached or flipped back down before using the wheelchair.
DANGER: Failure to comply with the instructions above could result in serious injury or death.
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IV. WARNINGS
H. Transfers
A transfer requires good balance and stability. You should receive training from your therapist
before attempting to do a transfer on your own.
• Before transferring out of your wheelchair every caution should be taken to reduce the
gap between the two surfaces.
• Engage the wheel locks to lock the rear wheels.
• Rotate the casters forward to increase the wheelbase of the wheelchair.
• Remove or swing away the footrests.
• Have someone assist you unless you are well experienced in transfers.
It is dangerous to transfer on your own. It requires good balance and agility. Be aware there is
a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not below you.
WARNING: Failure to comply with the instructions above may cause a fall or loss of
control, which may result in serious injury or death.
I. Your Wheelchair and the Environment
• Your wheelchair is made of many different materials including metal and 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 as soon as possible if exposed to water.
• DO NOT USE YOUR WHEELCHAIR IN A SHOWER, POOL OR BODY 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 bearings and
moving parts. This will cause damage and eventually will 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.
ADA Guidelines and more information about accessible design are available at:
http://www.ada.gov/
WARNING: Failure to comply with the instructions above may cause a fall or loss of
control, which may result in serious injury or death.
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IV. WARNINGS
J. Modifying your Wheelchair
Your wheelchair was engineered and manufactured under strict design controls. An integral
part of this process is ensuring the various components work together correctly; they have
been tested to various standards to ensure quality and are approved to work together.
YOU SHOULD NOT CHANGE, ADD OR REMOVE COMPONENTS OR OTHERWISE MODIFY
THIS WHEELCHAIR. NO ONE SHOULD MODIFY THIS WHEELCHAIR EXCEPT BY
ASSEMBLING APPROVED OPTIONS. THERE ARE NO APPROVED OPTIONS THAT INVOLVE
DRILLING OR CUTTING THE FRAME BY ANYONE OTHER THAN A TRAINED KI MOBILITY
ASSOCIATE. Contact Ki Mobility or an authorized Ki Mobility supplier before adding any
accessories or components not provided by Ki Mobility.
DANGER: Failure to comply to these instructions may cause the wheelchair to fail and result
in serious injury or death.
K. Wheelchair Stability
To ensure proper stability of your wheelchair, you must make sure the center of gravity and the
wheelchairs base of support is correct for your balance and abilities. Many factors can affect
these two elements:
• Seat height
•Seat depth
•Back angle
Generally, the most important factor is the position of the rear wheels for rearward stability.
There are other actions than can have an adverse effect on your stability. You should consult
with your wheelchair provider and clinicians familiar with your needs and capabilities in
determining how this affects your use.
WARNING: Moving the rear wheels forward increases the likelihood of the wheelchair
tipping backwards. Make small adjustments and proceed slowly until you learn the new
balance point of your wheelchair. Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in
serious injury or death.
• Size and position of rear wheels
• Size and position of front casters
• Any seating system components
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IV. WARNINGS
K. Wheelchair Stability
WARNING: The farther rearward you place the front casters the greater the likelihood of
the wheelchair tipping forwards. If possible, have your casters mounted forward and
whenever doing a static activity which involves shifting your weight, rotate the casters forward
to increase your wheel base. Failure to comply with this instruction above could result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING: Always have a qualified technician set up your wheelchair with the accessories
you plan to use daily.
Changes to how you sit or changes in your weight require your chair to be readjusted by a
qualified technician. Always use anti-tips while you acclimate to any changes in your chair set
up. Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Changes to your Center of Gravity during your daily activities may occur many
times a day, changing and affecting the stability of your wheelchair. You should be aware of
these activities and take precautions to minimize the risk of a fall. Failure to comply with
the instruction above could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Dressing in your wheelchair produces movements and momentary positions that
can reduce stability. Ensure that your anti-tips are in place and rotate your casters forward.
Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Be very careful when reaching for objects if this movement requires you to shift
in your seat. This changes your center of gravity. Ensure that your anti-tips are in place.
Failure to comply with the instruction above could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Pushing up an incline shifts your center of gravity rearward and can reduce
stability. Ensure your anti-tips are in place. Failure to comply with the instruction above
could result in serious injury or death.
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IV. WARNINGS
K. Wheelchair Stability
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 have been trained and always
have an attendant behind you to provide assistance if needed. Failure to comply with the
instruction above could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING: Placing items on the back or front of your wheelchair, such as a backpack or
briefcase, alters the balance and center of gravity of the wheelchair. Since the weight of
these items can vary greatly at each use do 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 CAN HAVE AN
ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE BALANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE A TIP-OVER WHICH MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE USER.
WARNING: Ensure your anti-tips are in place. You should discuss how you plan to use your
wheelchair or any changes you are planning with your clinician. Failure to comply with this
instruction may create a potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
serious injury or death.
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V. SET UP & USE OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR
A. Your Little Wave Clik & It’s Parts
1. Inspect and maintain this chair. See MAINTENANCE on page 55.
2. If you detect a problem, make sure to service or repair the chair before use.
3. Have a complete inspection, safety check and service of your chair performed by an
authorized supplier annually.
WARNING: Failure to read or 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.
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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 Little Wave Clik 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 Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems (WTORS).
Not all configurations of the Little Wave Clik Series wheelchairs are compatible with the Transit
Option. Ki Mobility manages the configuration and does not offer the Little Wave Clik Series
wheelchair except in compatible configurations. If you make changes to your Little Wave Clik
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 Little Wave Clik 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 125 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, Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint Systems and a properly
equipped motor vehicle, that have all complied with the standards mentioned in this section,
should be in place before using a Little Wave Clik 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:
• The rider must be in a forward-facing position.
• The rider and all items carried must not weigh more than 125 lbs.
• Backpacks 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.
• The rider must use a Wheelchair Tie-down and Occupant Restraint System that complies
with RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 18: Wheelchair tie-down 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.
• Attach wheelchair tie-downs to the four securement points (two front, two rear) on the Little
Wave Clik Series 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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Fig. 1
B. Transit Use (Continued)
• 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.
• After being fitted and adjusted, the top of the original equipment back upholstery should be
within 3 inches of the top of your shoulder.
• Any aftermarket seating should be tested to comply with RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 20
or ISO 16840-4:2009 - Part 4.
• 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.
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B. Transit Use (Continued)
DANGER: Failure to comply with transit use instructions, on pages 15 and 16, could result in
severe injury or death!
NOTE: To obtain copies of RESNA or ISO standards please contact the standards organizations
below:
RESNA
1700 North Moore St., Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: 703-524-6686
Fax: 703-524-6630
Email: technicalstandards@resna.org
ANSI/RESNA Standards:
RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 18:
Wheelchair tie-down and occupant restraint systems for use in motor vehicles.
RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 19:
Wheelchairs used as seats in motor vehicles.
RESNA WC-4:2012, Section 20:
Wheelchair seating systems for use in motor vehicles.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO Central Secretariat
BIBC II
Chemin de Blandonnet 8
CP 401
1214 Vernier, Geneva
Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 749 01 11
Fax: +41 22 733 34 30
Email: central@iso.org
ISO Standards:
ISO 10542-1:2012 Technical systems and aids for disabled or handicapped person --
Wheelchair tie-down and occupant-restraint systems -- Part 1:
Requirements and test methods for all systems.
ISO 16840-4:2009 Wheelchair seating -- Part 4:
Seating systems for use in motor vehicles.
ISO 7176-19:2008 Wheelchairs -- Part 19:
Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles.
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Fig. 2
A
B
C
C. Height-Adjustable T-Arms
1. Installation
a. Slide the outer armpost into the receiver mounted to the wheelchair frame.
b. The armrest will automatically lock into place. Check to make sure the locking lever is as
shown (Fig. 2:C).
2. Height Adjustment
a. Rotate release lever (Fig. 2:A).
b. Slide armrest pad up or down to desired height.
c. Return lever to locked position against arm post.
d. Push arm pad until upper arm post locks firmly into place. Check to make sure the locking
lever is as shown (Fig. 2:A).
3. Removing Armrest
a. Squeeze release lever (Fig. 2:B) and remove the armrest.
4. Replacing Armrest
a. Slide armrest back into receiver.
b. The armrest should lock back into place.
DANGER: Failure to comply with the instructions above may result in the armrest accidentally
disconnecting from the wheelchair and result in a fall or loss of control and may cause serious
injury or death.
DANGER: Never attempt to lift the chair by the armrests; they may break or disconnect resulting
in a fall or loss of control and may cause serious injury or death.
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Fig. 3
A
B
C
Fig. 4
A
B
C
D. Padded Swing-Away Adjustable Armrests
1. Installation
a. Slide armrest into receiver tube on rear of frame.
Ensuring the pin engages the receiver.
2. Swinging Away
a. Lift armrest up until pin disengages from receiver and
rotate to the side.
3. Removing Armrest
a. Pull armrest straight out of receiver.
4. Adjusting Arm Height
a. Remove armrest from receivers.
b. From inside of backrest mount, remove 6mm screw
(Fig. 3:A) and remove threaded barrel (Fig. 3:B).
c. Select desired height and replace threaded barrel
(Fig. 3:B).
d. Reinsert 6mm screw (Fig. 3:A) into threaded barrel
and tighten.
e. Reinsert arm into receiver.
f. Retighten 6mm screw (Fig. 3:A).
g. Repeat on other armrest.
5. Adjusting Receiver Angle
a. From inside of backrest mount, loosen 6mm screw
(Fig. 4:A) and remove M5 screw (Fig. 4:B). You can
now adjust armrest to desired angle.
b. Once desired armrest angle is achieved realign
holes in pivot bracket (Fig. 4:C).
c. Reinsert M5 screw (Fig. 4:B) through locating holes
and tighten.
d. Retighten 6mm screw (Fig. 4:A).
DANGER: These arms offer only a lock against rotation and are designed to bear a downward
force only. They will remove completely if pulled up on and cannot be used to lift or otherwise
handle the chair. Failure to comply with the instructions above may result in the armrest
accidentally disconnecting from the wheelchair and result in a fall or loss of control and may cause
serious injury or death.
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A
Fig. 5
A
B
Fig. 6
A
Fig. 7
E. Pediatric T-Arm Adjustment
1. Installation
a. Slide armrest post into receiver on side frame.
Ensuring the pin in lever engages the receiver
Fig. 5.
2. Removing Armrest
a. Push lever (Fig. 5:A) in towards side guard panel to
release pin from receiver.
b. Pull armrest straight out of receiver.
3. Adjusting Arm Height in Receiver
a. Remove armrest from chair.
b. Remove two 6mm screws from side guards (Fig.
6:A).
c. Remove M4 screw (Fig. 6:B) from side guard post
stop through side guard post but do not pull
entirely out. Screw can stay in the lever assembly.
Repeat on other arm.
d. Reset the post stop and lever assembly on side
guard post to desired position. Retighten M4
screw (Fig. 6:B). Repeat on other arm.
e. Place side guard in desired position and replace
two 6mm screws (Fig. 6:A) to secure side guard in
place. Tighten two 6mm screws. Repeat on
opposite arm.
f. Replace armrest assemblies into receiver Fig. 5.
F. Angle Adjustable Locking Flip Up Extendable Armrest
Use
1. Press the release lever (Fig. 7:A) up to release the armrest and swing it upwards.To return the
armrest to the operating position, push the armrest down until the lever clicks and locks.
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Fig. 8
B
A
G. Armrest Warnings
• All Ki Mobility armrests are designed to detach from the chair and will not bear the weight
of this chair.
• NEVER lift this chair by its armrests. The armrests will release and the user may fall.
• Lift this chair only by non-detachable parts of the main frame.
WARNING: Failure to heed these instructions may result in a fall, tip-over or loss of control
causing severe injury to the user or others.
H. Center of Gravity Adjustment
The most important adjustment on your Clik wheelchair is the position of the rear axle.
You can adjust your center of gravity by moving the two camber mount clamps (Fig. 8:A) forward
or rearward on the seat tube (Fig. 8:B).
Moving the camber mount clamps forward shortens the wheelbase and lightens the front end,
making your chair more maneuverable. Moving the camber mounts rearward makes the chair
more stable and less likely to tip over rearward.
NOTE: Changes to the center of gravity may affect the rear seat height (see Clik - Rear Seat
Height Adjustment on page 31), toe-in / toe-out of the rear wheels (see Setting Toe to Zero on
page 25) and the squareness of the casters (see Caster Angle Adjustment on page 32). If you
change your center of gravity position, readjust all of these settings if necessary.
NOTE: Adjusting your chair’s center of gravity will require readjusting the location of the wheel
locks (if provided). See Growing Your Clik in Width on page 43 for instructions on adjusting the
wheel locks.
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Fig. 9
B
C
A
D
H. Center of Gravity Adjustment (Continued)
To adjust the center of gravity location:
a. Remove both rear wheels.
b. Loosen the two screws (Fig. 9:C) and nuts (Fig. 9:D) that secure the camber mounts (Fig.
9:A and B) to the seat tubes on each side of the frame.
c. Grasp both sides of the camber tube and move the camber mounts forward or rearward
along the seat tube. You should feel the detent click into each dimple in the frame as you
move the mounts forward or rearward. Adjustments are made in ¼" increments.
d. Make sure the mounts on both sides of the frame are adjusted equally on both sides of the
frame before reinserting screws and nuts. Tighten until secure.
e. Once the camber mount clamps are secured, attach the rear wheels, occupy the chair and
manuever it with a spotter to get a feel for the new adjustment.
WARNING: Always use at least two screws when attaching the camber mount to the frame.
WARNING: The more you move your rear wheels forward, the more likely your chair will tip over
backwards. Always make adjustments in small increments and check the stability of your chair
with a spotter to prevent a tip over. We recommend that you use anti-tip tubes until you adapt to
the change and are sure you are not at risk to tip over.
DANGER: Failure to heed these warnings may cause serious injury or death.
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X°
Fig. 11
A
Fig. 10
Fig. 12
B
I. Wheel Camber
Wheel camber, shown as an angular relationship (Fig. 10 and Fig. 11:A), provides greater side-toside stability due to the increased width and angle of the wheelbase. It also allows for quicker
turning and greater access to the top of the handrims.
Wheel camber is determined by pairs of interchangeable camber adapters (Fig. 12:B) which are
available from your authorized supplier in 0°, 2°, 4°, 6°, and 8° angles.
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Fig. 13
A
B
J. Wheelbase Width Adjustment
Adjusting the wheelbase width allows the rider the option to move the wheels closer or further
away from the hips. It also compensates for camber adjustment and gives the proper wheel
spacing to maximize pushing efficiency.
Adjust the wheelbase width:
1. Loosen the nut (Fig. 13:A) with a 24mm wrench and turn the threaded axle sleeve (Fig. 13:B) in
or out to the desired width.
2. Retighten nut.
3. Repeat on opposite side.
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Fig. 14
C
A
D
E
B
K. Setting Toe to Zero
NOTE: A wheelchair equipped with 0° camber adapter cannot have a toe-in-toe-out condition.
This adjustment is only required when using 2°, 4°, 6° and 8° camber adapters.
Toe refers to how well the rear wheels of the chair are aligned relative to the ground. It affects how
well the chair will roll. Drag or rolling resistance is optimally minimized when the wheel toe is set to
zero.
Setting the toe to zero:
1. Loosen the two cap screws (Fig. 14:A) (1 per side) that secure the camber tube clamp. Then
loosen set screws (Fig. 14:B), 2 per side.
2. Rotate the camber tube (Fig. 14:C) until the screws (Fig. 14:D) that secure the camber
adapters are level with the ground. The toe is now set at zero.
3. Before tightening the screws (Fig. 14:A and B), make certain that the camber tube is centered
left-to-right relative to the wheelchair frame. There should be an equal gap on both sides or
none at all.
4. Tighten one screw to 80 in/lb (Fig. 14:A) then tighten the screw on the opposite side to 80
in/lbs.
5. Tighten set screws (Fig. 14:B) until securely in place.
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Fig. 15
A
B
A
Fig. 16
L. Removing the Camber Tube
Removing the Camber Tube on your Clik (Fig. 14)
1. Remove rear wheels.
2. Remove 6mm screw (Fig. 14:D) using two Allen wrenches.
3. Press threaded barrel (Fig. 14:E) through camber tube using Allen wrench.
4. Loosen 6mm screw (Fig. 14:A) to release clamp.
5. Loosen set screws (Fig. 14:B).
6. Slide camber adapter (Fig. 14:G) from end of camber tube (Fig. 14:C).
7. Repeat steps 2 - 6 on other side.
8. If your chair has a Standard or Dynamic 5th wheel, refer to corresponding steps (a - d)
below before moving on to step 9. If your chair does not have a Standard or Dynamic 5th
wheel skip to step 9.
Instructions for removal with STANDARD 5th Wheel (Fig. 15):
a. Remove 5th wheel from receiver and set aside.
b. Remove 5mm bolt from receiver (Fig. 15:A).
c. Loosen two 6mm clamping screws (Fig. 15:B) until receiver slides freely on camber tube.
d. Move to step 9.
Instructions for removal with Dynamic 5th Wheel (Fig. 16):
a. Remove 5th wheel from receiver and set aside.
b. Remove two 6mm bolts from receiver (Fig. 16:A).
c. Receiver can now slide on to the camber tube.
d. Move to step 9.
9. Slide camber tube to left or right to remove from camber tube clamps. If you have a 5th wheel
receiver you need to remove from camber tube at this time.
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M. Replacing the Camber Tube
To replace the camber tube on your Clik wheelchair:
1. Remove existing camber tube following removal instructions in Section L.
2. Starting on either the left or right side of chair, slide end of new camber tube through camber
clamp. If your chair has a Standard or Dynamic 5th wheel, refer to corresponding steps
below (a - e) before moving on to step 3. If your chair does not have a Standard or
Dynamic 5th wheel skip to step 3.
Instructions for installing STANDARD 5th wheel receiver on camber tube (Refer to Fig. 15 on
previous page):
a. Slide 5th wheel receiver onto end of camber tube that has already been inserted through the
camber tube clamp. Receiver should be below camber tube with notched face towards rear
of chair.
b. Slide camber tube into the opposite side camber clamp.
c. Slide receiver to center of camber tube and align hole in tube and receiver to accept 6mm
bolt.
d. Insert 5mm bolt (Fig. 15:A) into aligned holes. Secure with 5mm nut on back side. Tighten
securely.
e. Tighten 6mm clamping bolts at top of receiver (Fig. 15:B). Move to step 4 on next page.
Instructions for installing Dynamic 5th Wheel receiver on camber tube (Refer to Fig. 16 on
previous page):
a. Slide 5th wheel receiver onto end of camber tube that has already been inserted through the
camber tube clamp. Receiver should be below camber tube with threaded barrel (Fig. 16)
facing front of chair.
b. Slide camber tube into the opposite side camber clamp.
c. Slide receiver to center of camber tube and align two holes in tube and two holes in receiver
to accept 6mm bolts (Fig. 16:A).
d. Insert 6mm bolts (Fig. 16:A) into aligned holes. Secure with 6mm nuts and flat washers on
back side. Tighten securely. Move to step 3.
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Fig. 17
A
C
E
D
B
M. Replacing the Camber Tube (Continued)
3. Center camber tube in camber clamps.
4. Insert camber adapter into end of camber tube. If using 2°, 4° or 6° camber adapters, rotate
thin wall of threaded end until it is pointing up and through holes align with through holes in
camber tube.
5. Press threaded barrel (Fig. 17:E) into through holes in camber tube.
6. Insert 6mm screw (Fig. 17:D) using two Allen wrenches into threaded barrel and tighten.
7. Repeat steps 3 thru 5 on opposite side of chair.
8. Put rear wheels back onto chair. Refer to Setting Toe to Zero in Section K to ensure wheels are
properly set up and to finish installation of camber tube.
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