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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 flip-down abductor is se-
curely tightened.
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
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.
GENERAL WARNING
HARDWARE REFERENCE CHART
NOTE: This chart is a general guideline for recom-
mended mounting hardware.
Hardware Clamps
BACK Twist Release Twist Release
(SEE FIGURE 11) Fixed Release
(SEE FIGURE 13)
SEAT Quick Release Quick Release
(SEE FIGURE 12) Fixed Release
(SEE FIGURE 14)
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.
With With Out
Growth Bracket Growth Bracket