POSITIONING/ADJUSTING THE KSS SEATING SYSTEM IN THE WHEELCHAIR
With the individual positioned in the KSS seating sys- tem:
1.Check that the width and height of the system is fitted properly to the individual using the system. If adjustment is needed, refer to ADJUSTING THE GROWTH BRACKET in this instruction sheet.
2.Check to make sure the neck support is properly positioned, with the correct height and depth, for the individual using the system. If adjustment is needed, refer to ADJUSTING THE NECK SUPPORT in this instruction sheet.
3.Check to make sure the lateral supports are prop- erly positioned, with the correct width and height, for the individual using the system. If adjustment is needed, refer to ADJUSTING THE LATERAL SUP- PORTS in this instruction sheet.
4.Check to make sure the
5.Check to make sure the lap belt is securely fastened. Is the lap belt uncomfortably compressing the abdo- men when properly tightened? You can mount the anchor points further forward to increase the belt angle. If adjustment is necessary, refer to ATTACH- ING/USING THE LAP BELT in this instruction sheet.
SECURING THE KSS SEATING SYSTEM TO THE WHEELCHAIR FRAME
The following recommendations are made for the safe installation and use of mounting hardware on seating systems:
SAFETY SUMMARY
GENERAL WARNING
Ensure that the seat and back of the seating sys- tem are fixed to the wheelchair. A loose seat or back may lead to potentially dangerous situa- tions with positioning devices.
Ensure that ALL hardware is tight at ALL times.
INSTALLATION WARNING
DO NOT install twist, quick, and fixed release clamps in any other locations than specified in this instruction sheet - otherwise, the seating sys- tem will not be secured properly to the wheel- chair and bodily injury may occur.
HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
NOTE: This chart is a general guideline for recom- mended mounting hardware.
Hardware Clamps
| With | With Out |
Growth Bracket | Growth Bracket | |
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BACK | Twist Release | Twist Release |
| (SEE FIGURE 11) | Fixed Release |
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| (SEE FIGURE 13) |
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SEAT | Quick Release | Quick Release |
| (SEE FIGURE 12) | Fixed Release |
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| (SEE FIGURE 14) |
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PROCEDURE 1 - INSTALLING CLAMPS ON SEATING SYSTEMS WITH A GROWTH BRACKET
Twist Release Clamps For Back (FIGURE 11)
NOTE: Refer to INSTALLATION WARNING in the SAFETY SUMMARY before proceeding.
1.Make sure that the back mounting hooks are flush against the back canes.
2.Loosen the socket screw that opens the twist re- lease clamp.
NOTE: There is a right and left twist release clamp. Make sure when installing that the socket screw adjustment is on the outside of the wheelchair frame.
NOTE: FOR TRANSPORT READY OPTION (TRRO) - There is a right and left twist release clamp. Make sure when installing that the socket screw adjustment is on the INSIDE of the wheelchair frame.
3.Install the open end of the twist release clamp below the back mounting hook so that the locking mecha- nism rests on top of the back mounting hook.
4.Loosely tighten the socket screw.
5.Repeat STEPS 1- 4 for the other side.
6.Make sure both twist release clamps are flush against the back mounting hooks and that the lock- ing mechanism rests on top of the back mounting hooks.
7.Torque socket screw to 75 - inch pounds.
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