KI FOCUS PT Installation and operation manual
2023-10-23
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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 product, 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 (Includes Dealer locator and access to printed
information)
I. INTRODUCTION
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I. INTRODUCTION
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE
A. Intended Use ..................................................................................................................... 3
B. Indications for Use ............................................................................................................. 3
C. Your Safety........................................................................................................................ 3
D. Signal Words ..................................................................................................................... 4
E. Serial Number Identification ............................................................................................... 4
F. Symbol Glossary................................................................................................................ 5
G. General Warnings and Cautions......................................................................................... 6
H. Your Wheelchair and the Environment ............................................................................... 9
IV. WHEELCHAIR USE & CONFIGURATION
A. Transporting of Unoccupied Wheelchair............................................................................. 10
B. Your Power Tilt System & Its Parts..................................................................................... 10
C. Contact Surfaces............................................................................................................... 11
D. Power Tilt........................................................................................................................... 11
V. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
A. Maintenance Table............................................................................................................. 17
B. Cleaning ............................................................................................................................ 18
C. Storage.............................................................................................................................. 18
VI. TROUBLESHOOTING
A. Symptoms and Solutions................................................................................................... 19
VII. WARRANTY ........................................................................................................... 20
II. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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III. NOTICE - READ BEFORE USE
A. Intended Use
The Ki Mobility Power Tilt System kit design is intended for use on a manual wheelchair to
provide patients with posterior tilt for positioning and seating pressure relief.
B. Indications for Use
The Ki Mobility Power Tilt System kit is used with a manually operated device and is intended to
provide power assistance for repositioning and seating pressure relief to adults restricted to a
sitting position.
C. Your Safety
NOTE: Contact Ki Mobility for information on safety recalls and notices.
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.
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D. 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 even 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.
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.
E. Serial Number Identification
The UDI (Unique Device Identifier) pictured is a representative sample. For information specific
to your product check the UDI label located on your product as indicated in the figure below.
FPTXXXXXXX
Ki Mobility
5201 Woodward Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(715) 254-0991
www.kimobility.com
300 LBS (136 KG)
(01)XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
(11)YY/MM/DD
(21)FPTXXXXXXX
YEAR/MM/DD
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F. Symbol Glossary
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).
Indicates the entity importing the medical device into the locale.
Conforms with ANSI/RESNA WC-4 Section 19 (WC19) and ISO 7176-19.
Indicates not for transit use.
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G. 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.
• 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.
• Do not hang backpacks, bags or heavy objects above the occupants center of
gravity. The additional weight alters the chair’s center of gravity increasing your risk
of tipping over. A tip-over could result in serious injury. If additional loads need to be
carried, it is recommended to use under seat carriers and pouches. Objects hung
on the chair may cause instability, may prevent access to the chair components,
may become entangled in moving parts or may cause a premature wear of chair
components such as back upholstery and push handles.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Your wheelchair meets ISO 7176-16 for flammability. Resistance to ignition can
change with use, aging or cleaning. Precautions should be taken to avoid ignition
sources and proximity to flammable materials that can increase ignition such as
oxygen and alcohol. Also, be aware that adding components, seating, postural
supports or materials to the chair may alter flammability. Changes to flammability
may result in serious injury.
• Always look ahead for potential obstructions or surface transitions that could cause
your front caster wheels or footplate 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 lose of control could result in damage to your
wheelchair or serious injury.
Standard HD Transit
Focus PT 300 lbs (136 kg) 400 lbs (181 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg)
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G. General Warnings and Cautions (Continued)
• Any body part that presses against a wheelchair frame or other wheelchair
components may create skin deformation that results in a high pressure point. High
pressure points negatively affect the tissue under stress and can cause you to
develop a pressure injury or skin breakdown. If your skin develops redness, or any
other symptoms of a pressure injury or skin breakdown, discontinue the use of this
product immediately and consult your clinician. Continuing to use the wheelchair
after skin changes are present can result in serious injury.
• For safe moving and lifting of the wheelchair without an occupant, it is
recommended to fold the backrest (if configuration allows) and grip at points on the
frame as indicated in diagram. Take care to not grip at points where components
are removable or move during use of chair in order to avoid injury and a failure of
the component.
• Overall dimensions of wheelchairs vary according to its specific configuration such
as seat depth, seat width, wheel and tire choices and the addition of aftermarket
equipment not provided by Ki Mobility. If overall dimensions of your specific
wheelchair exceeds the recommended dimensions in image below it may limit
access to emergency escape routes. Inability to access an emergency escape may
result in serious injury.
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.
1200 mm
(47.24 in)
700 mm
(27.56 in)
Front View (Width)
Top View (Length)
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G. General Warnings and Cautions (Continued)
WARNING: Use of footrest without supportive foot coverings like shoes can result in
serious injury to your feet.
Ki Mobility wheelchairs are available with multiple footrest options. They vary in adjustability and
are designed to facilitate proper support and positioning of your feet. They are intended to be
used with supportive foot coverings like shoes. In general, the footplates themselves may be
smaller than your feet and will not protect your feet from injury from bumping into walls, doors,
or other hard surfaces you may encounter during wheelchair use. The surfaces may have
textures or coatings to prevent your foot from sliding off. Some have slots to facilitate attaching
other types of foot supports. These textures coatings or attaching schemes are not designed to
interact with uncovered feet and can lead to skin abrasion or pressure points which can affect
tissue integrity. Secondary supports such as footpads or footbox can be added to protect your
feet if you do not wear proper supportive foot coverings like shoes. If you are unsure whether
your footrests are appropriate for you should consult with an ATP or other competent technical
professional and an experienced clinical professional such as a physical therapist, occupational
therapist, or physician to determine what footrests will best meet your needs. If you have skin
breakdown or other tissue integrity issues you should discontinue use and seek advice from a
clinical professional trained in skin care such as a doctor, nurse, or a therapist. Always follow the
advice of the clinical professionals caring for your skin and wear recommended dressings and/or
coverings to protect your skin.
WARNING: Use of residual limb support without proper coverings can result in serious
injury to your residual limb(s).
If you have had an amputation or have deformities of your lower extremities your wheelchair may
have been provided with one or two residual limb supports. Residual limb supports are designed
to be used with proper coverings of your residual limb(s). They may intentionally be shorter than
your residual limb(s) and will not protect your residual limb from injury from bumping into walls,
doors, or other hard surfaces you may encounter during wheelchair use. Residual limbs can be
subject to tissue integrity issues from shear and abrasion. You should always wear proper
coverings of the residual limb(s) to diminish this risk. If you have skin breakdown or other tissue
integrity issues you should discontinue use and seek advice from a clinical professional trained
in skin care such as a doctor, nurse, or a therapist. Always follow the advice of the clinical
professionals caring for your skin and wear recommended dressings and/or coverings to protect
your skin.
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G. General Warnings and Cautions (Continued)
WARNING: Depending on your skin and other conditions related to your disability you may
develop irritations or abrasions from prolonged contact with or rubbing against the
surfaces of your wheelchair. Irritation and abrasions can lead to further complications
from skin breakdown which can be serious.
Ki Mobility recommends wearing clothing or other protected coverings over skin that is resting
or rubbing against components or the frame of your wheelchair. If you have skin breakdown or
other tissue integrity issues you should discontinue use and seek advice from a clinical
professional trained in skin care such as a doctor, nurse, or a therapist. Always follow the advice
of the clinical professionals caring for your skin and wear recommended dressings and/or
coverings to protect your skin.
H. Your Wheelchair and the Environment
CAUTION: 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.
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