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IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION

C. Transfers

WARNING:  Be trained and ensure that you can transfer on your own or with a person who 
can assist you. It is dangerous to transfer on your own as it requires good balance and 
agility. Be aware there is a point during every transfer when the wheelchair seat is not 
below you. Failure to perform a transfer properly can result in a fall that could result in 
severe injury or death.
NOTE: Before transferring out of your wheelchair every caution should be taken to reduce 
the gap between the two surfaces. 

1.   Engage the wheel locks to lock the rear wheels.
2.   Rotate the casters forward to increase the wheelbase of the wheelchair.
3.   Remove or swing away the footrests.
4.   Have someone assist you unless you are well experienced and able in transfers.

D. Transit Use

WARNING:  Never use your wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle unless it has been 
equipped with the transit option. It is always safest to transfer out of your wheelchair onto 
a seat in a motor vehicle with appropriate seat and shoulder belts. Using your wheelchair 
as a seat in a motor vehicle, if not equipped with the transit option, could result in serious 
injury or death.

The wheelchair equipped with the transit option has been tested to and passed the RESNA WC-
4, Section 19: Wheelchairs used as seats in motor vehicles and ISO 7176-19 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 every wheelchair configuration is compatible with the transit option. Ki Mobility manages the 
configuration and does not offer this wheelchair except in compatible configurations. If you 
make changes to your wheelchair after you 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.

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 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:

Summary of Contents for Little Wawe Arc TTl

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Page 2: ...cal 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 you...

Page 3: ...lchair 17 H Height Adjustable T Arm 19 I Pediatric T Arm 20 J Angle Adj Locking Extendable Flip Up Armrest 21 K Swing Away Hangers 21 L Swing Away Hangers with 4 Way Latch 22 M Extension Tubes 23 N El...

Page 4: ...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 typ...

Page 5: ...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 medica...

Page 6: ...t 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...

Page 7: ...or 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 unconscio...

Page 8: ...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 o...

Page 9: ...hair 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...

Page 10: ...death L Wheelchair Stability WARNING The stability of your wheelchair could be affected when using on soft rough uneven incline or decline or slick surfaces including but not limited to ice sand loose...

Page 11: ...ith an assistive technology professional or clinical professional that is familiar with your needs and capabilities to determine what you are able to do safely while maintaining the stability of your...

Page 12: ...3 The person behind the user tilts the wheelchair back and both attendants lift together Take one step at a time B Descending Stairs WARNING Do not descend stairs without the assistance of at least tw...

Page 13: ...on 19 Wheelchairs used as seats in motor vehicles and ISO 7176 19 Wheelchairs Part 19 Wheeled mobility devices for use as seats in motor vehicles RESNA and ISO standards are designed to test the struc...

Page 14: ...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 w...

Page 15: ...ecure them separately If the chair is equipped with an oxygen tank holder never use the wheelchair as a seat in a motor vehicle NOTE To obtain copies of RESNA or ISO standards please contact the stand...

Page 16: ...ous injury or death to you or others a This wheelchair was designed to be used with a proper wheelchair cushion b The standard sling upholstery is provided with hook and loop self fastening strips The...

Page 17: ...1 Tilt Cable 2 Trigger Lock Pin 3 Tilt Lock Trigger 4 Push Handle 5 Back Cane 6 Seat Pan 7 Swing Away Hanger 8 Caster Housing 9 Wheel Lock 10 Mechlock 11 Quick Release Axle 12 Handrim 13 Rear Wheel 1...

Page 18: ...ler profile once the chair is fully folded 2 If present disconnect the folding angle adjustable handle or folding rigidizer bar See Fig 2 3 Begin the folding process by pulling up on the folding loop...

Page 19: ...tch levers Fig 4 A How to Unfold Your Wheelchair 1 If the back canes are folded down lift up until you hear the latch levers click into place 2 Pull both sides of the chair apart and push down on the...

Page 20: ...e serious injury or death How to Use Your Armrest 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 m...

Page 21: ...est a Push the lever Fig 7 A in towards the side guard panel to release the pin from the receiver b Pull the armrest straight out of the receiver 3 Adjusting the Arm Height in the Receiver a Remove th...

Page 22: ...ng Position a To return the armrest to the operating position push the armrest down until the lever clicks and locks K Swing Away Hangers WARNING Ensure the hangers are locked into place before using...

Page 23: ...tripping or falling during a transfer Ensure your feet do not get caught in the space between the footrests and avoid putting weight on the footrests as the chair may tip forward and cause a fall resu...

Page 24: ...rs while using the wheelchair could cause a fall resulting in serious injury or death Avoid tripping or falling during a transfer Ensure your feet do not get caught in the space between the footrests...

Page 25: ...the lever Fig 13 B and while holding the lever lift the leg rest Releasing the lever will cause the leg rest to lock into position O Pro Elevating Leg Rest WARNING Ensure hangers are locked in place b...

Page 26: ...e Depth of the Calf Pad a Remove the screw Fig 14 B and nut Fig 14 C on the calf pad arm using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 13mm wrench b Pick the desired location based on the four predrilled holes and r...

Page 27: ...A to the desired angle of elevation b To lower the Pro ELR press and hold the lever lock Fig 16 B while pushing the leg rest tube Fig 16 A down c Retighten the nut 6 Adjusting the Knee Height a Use t...

Page 28: ...est facing either inward or outward from the frame Similar to the swing away footrest pic tured in Fig 11 b Rotate the leg rest so that it aligns with the frame and locks into place in the latch block...

Page 29: ...drop when the lever lock is pushed a To raise lift the leg rest tube Fig 20 A to the desired angle of elevation b To lower press and hold the lever lock Fig 20 B while pushing the leg rest tube Fig 20...

Page 30: ...s the chair may tip forward and cause a fall resulting in a serious injury or death How to Use the Contracture Footrest Fig 21 shows the contracture footrest in the outside mount configuration A cente...

Page 31: ...top of the footplate 2 Changing Footrest Height a Remove footplate assembly from hanger by removing screw Fig 23 G washer Fig 23 F washer Fig 23 E saddle spacer Fig 23 D washer Fig 23 C washer Fig 23...

Page 32: ...ward the front of the chair to disengage the latches If the backrest seating is attached both latches must be disengaged simultaneously in order to allow the backrest to fold 2 Push forward on the bac...

Page 33: ...the push handle to the desired position 3 Release the buttons when the desired angle is achieved 4 Verify that the hinge is locked by pulling upwards on the push handles How to Remove a Stroller Handl...

Page 34: ...ggers Fig 28 A at the same time to release the gas cylinders This will allow you to adjust the backrest position as follows a Reclining to open the angle of the backrest relative to the seat frame or...

Page 35: ...Release the trigger s to lock into place 2 Adjusting the Tilt Cable a Unlock the jam nut Fig 29 C from the cable adjuster body Fig 29 D using a 10mm and 3 8 open ended wrench b Thread the cable adjus...

Page 36: ...he chair by checking the images in Fig 30 31 b Ensure the chair is locked by pushing on the back handles c Insert the pin attached to the trigger by a lanyard into the hand trigger hole Fig 30 A 31 A...

Page 37: ...ce the desired tension is obtained and tested to be functioning properly hold the adjusters in place with the wrench and tighten the jam nut Repeat on the opposite cable Using the Tilt Stops 1 Remove...

Page 38: ...he axle release button and its effect on the locking balls Fig 34 D on the other end of the axle b Insert the axle into the bearing housing on the wheel if it s separate c Push on the quick release bu...

Page 39: ...heel locks to hold your chair could cause a loss of control or fall resulting in serious injury or death 1 Adjusting Wheel Locks a Use a 10mm wrench or socket to loosen do not remove hex bolt Fig 35 A...

Page 40: ...ever down release the brake handles and the parking brake will remain engaged d To release the parking brake squeeze the brake levers until the spring loaded locking levers snap back Release the brake...

Page 41: ...down slightly until the foot lever pops up and releases Z Surface Temperature WARNING Handling of wheelchair surfaces with elevated temperatures can result in a potentially hazardous situation which...

Page 42: ...g or descending curbs obstacles and steps they can become bent or broken If the anti tips are bent or broken they will no longer prevent the wheelchair from tipping over backwards Tipping over backwar...

Page 43: ...Turn the anti tip tube down until the release pin is positioned through the receiver mounting hole 4 Insert the second anti tip tube the same way How to Adjust the Wheel Extension Height Fig 41 1 Pre...

Page 44: ...e Anti Tip Tubes Up Fig 42 1 Press the rear anti tip tube release pin Fig 42 A 2 Hold the pin in and turn the anti tip tube up 3 Release the pin 4 Repeat with the second anti tip tube 5 Return the ant...

Page 45: ...r the over center position when in the locked position and the follower lock assembly wheel lock can return to the unlocked position NOTE Some configurations such as spoke wheels with pneumatic tires...

Page 46: ...nd pull out and down until the canopy is fully stretched out 2 Quick Removal and Quick Install Fig 45 C a Push in the latches Fig 45 D on both sides of the canopy and lift up and out of the receiv ers...

Page 47: ...le but pushing the handle down until the release button clicks and locks into place EE Folding Rigidizer Bar How to Use the Folding Rigidizer Bar 1 Rotate the release knob Fig 47 A and swing the rigid...

Page 48: ...hazards remove contaminants immediately See the Cleaning section in this manual for instructions Check the rear tires anti tip wheels and the caster wheels for wear spots or damage Replace immediately...

Page 49: ...h or allow wheelchair to air dry 3 Nonabrasive wax may be used to help preserve painted surfaces Upholstery 1 Hand wash using a cloth and mild detergent 2 Allow upholstery to air dry DO NOT machine dr...

Page 50: ...es footplate seat rails handrim and wheel rim Steel Fasteners QR axles caster stems backrest release latch wheel spokes bearings and axle sleeve Plastic Rear wheels caster tires push handle grips armr...

Page 51: ...t Authorized Distributor Symptoms Chair pulls to one side Looseness in chair Difficulty turning Caster Float Caster Flutter Squeaking clicking or rattling Difficulty Tilting Solutions B Add spacer was...

Page 52: ...VOID if the original chair serial number tag is removed or altered 3 This warranty is VOID if the original chair has been modified from its original condition and it is determined the modification re...

Page 53: ...Ki Mobility 5201 Woodward Drive Stevens Point Wisconsin 54481 715 254 0991 www kimobility com DCN0653 1...

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