Ki Mobility Ethos User manual

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This technical manual is designed to aid in the different procedures that may be
needed for the Ethos wheelchair. This technical manual does not replace, but aids the
owner manual, adjustment guides and instructions. The procedures shown in this
technical manual should only be performed by an Assistive Technology Practitioner
(ATP) or clinical professional trained to do wheelchair repairs, adjustments and retrofits.
Additional information can be found in the Ethos Owner Manual. The owner manuals
and adjustment guides can be found on the Ki Mobility website.
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, 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:
[email protected]
Or via our Authorized EU Representative:
James Leckey Design
19C Ballinderry Road
Lisburn
BT28 2SA
Phone: [phone] (UK) or 1800 626020 (ROI)
www.leckey.com

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A. Tools ............................................................................................................... 3
B. Calf Strap Mount Installation and Adjustment ................................................ 4
C. T-Arm Installation and Adjustment ................................................................. 5
D. Swing Away Arm Installation and Adjustment ................................................ 7
E. Seat Frame Replacement ............................................................................... 9
F. Base Frame Replacement............................................................................... 12
G. ISO Tech Polymer Replacement..................................................................... 14
H. Highlight Kit..................................................................................................... 17
I. Center of Gravity (COG) and Caster Position ................................................. 18
J. Changing Seat Pan ......................................................................................... 21
K. Changing Seat Sling ....................................................................................... 21
L. Installing and Adjusting Anti-Tips ................................................................... 22
M. Camber and Camber Tube ............................................................................. 27
N. Setting Toe to Zero ......................................................................................... 33
O. Caster Adjustment .......................................................................................... 34
P. Caster Wheels and Forks................................................................................ 37
Q. Backrest.......................................................................................................... 38
R. Side Guard ...................................................................................................... 41
S. Handrim Configurations .................................................................................. 43
T. Handrim Construction..................................................................................... 44
U. Front and Rear Seat Height ............................................................................ 45
V. Installing Transit .............................................................................................. 46
Table of Contents

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Tools
See the list below to identify the tools needed throughout this tech manual. Always check tools to
ensure the ends are not stripped and that the tool can perform it’s function properly without
damaging any parts or hardware on the chair.
Tools Needed
• 2.5mm Allen Wrench • Two 8mm Wrenches
• 3mm Allen Wrench • Two 10mm Wrenches
• 4mm Allen Wrench • 13mm Wrench
• 5mm Allen Wrench • 17mm Wrench
• 5.5mm Allen Wrench • 19mm Wrench
• 6mm Allen Wrench • 24mm Wrench
• Utility blade • Phillips Screwdriver

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Calf Strap Mount Installation and Adjustment
1. Install the calf strap mount clamps (A) onto the seat frame. With the screws removed, the clamps will
open far enough to slide over the frame tube.
2. Secure the calf strap mount clamps in place by retightening the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver.
Set to the height configuration needed for the chair user.
3. Install the calf strap with velcro (A) onto the clamps.
A
A
A

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T-Arm Installation and Adjustment
NOTE: Remove any seat upholstery and/or cushions before beginning.
1. Install the T-Arm receiver (A) and clamp (B) onto the seat frame with two washers (C) and two bolts (D)
using a 5mm Allen wrench. Ensure the detents on the clamp (B) align with the indents on the frame as
you tighten.
2. Install the T-Arm into the bracket until the lever (A) latches and locks into place. Repeat on opposite
side.
3. Adjust the height of the T-Arm post (A), if needed, by releasing the latch (B) and then sliding the post to
desired height. Secure in place by reengaging the latch.
Two clamps lock
together at top by
sliding round edge
into the groove.
A
BC
D
A
A
B

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T-Arm Installation and Adjustment
4. To rotate the arm pad (A), release the T-Arm post latch (B) and lift the post out. Rotate the post and
reinstall. Secure in place by reengaging the latch.
5. To remove the T-Arm assembly, pull the lever (A) up and lift the T-Arm assembly up and out of bracket.
NOTE: When your seat upholstery is reinstalled, spacers are used with each screw to allow
clearance for the T-Arm Bracket. See image below.
A
B
A
Spacers

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Swing Away Arm Installation and Adjustment
1. Remove the backrest plate (D) from the frame by removing two bolts (B), two washers (C), saddle back
(F), two saddles (G), two washers (H) and two nuts (I) using a 4mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench.
Remove backrest plate from back cane by removing shoulder bolt (A), two saddles (E), washer (J) and
nut (K) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. Repeat on opposite side.
2. Install the swing away bracket (E) in between the backrest plate (D) and frame with two bolts (B), two
washers (C), new saddle back (G), two saddles (H), two washers (I) and two nuts (J) using a 4mm Allen
wrench and a 10mm wrench. Secure backrest plate to back cane with shoulder bolt (A), two saddles
(F), washer (K), nut (L) using a 5mm Allen wrench and a 10mm wrench. Repeat on opposite side.
A
B
B
C
C
D
E
F
E
G
G
H
H
I
I
JK
A
B
B
C
C
D
E
F
G
H
H
I
F
I
J
J
KL

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Swing Away Arm Installation and Adjustment
3. Install each swing away armrest into the mount plate opening.
4. To adjust the height of the swing away arm, remove two screws (A) and insert (B) using two 4mm Allen
wrenches. There are two available swing away arm heights available - short (can be adjusted 8.5" to
10.5") and tall (can be adjusted 10.5" to 12.5"). Reinstall hardware into correct hole for your desired
height.
A
A
A
B
Low
Medium
High

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Seat Frame Replacement
NOTE: This section will go from complete chair to replacing the whole seat frame. Some sections
can be skipped depending on how many assemblies you are replacing during the process.
1. Remove hardware that attaches backrest to seat frame. Repeat on opposite side and remove backrest
assembly.
2. Loosen, but do not remove, the seat frame clamp bolts, four in total on the chair, using a 4mm Allen
wrench. Lift seat frame up and off.
A
A
Lift seat frame up and off