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Step 3: 

To adjust the angle of legrest, pull on the lever located underneath 

the seat whilst pulling legrest upwards or pushing down.  Release 

lever once desired angle has been achieved to lock legrest securely 

into place.

To adjust the height of the legrest undo bolt located above footplate, pull or push the 

bar until desired length is achieved, line two holes up and replace bolt and tighten.

3.5

ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT

Where to adjust the backcane height 

When looking at the rear of the

wheelchair, where the round 

backcane tubes meet and enter 

the square tubes of the frame, 

three bolts are visible. By removing

  these bolts it is possible to adjust 

the height of the back.

Adjusting the back height

Step 1:

Remove the two top bolts on each side of the backcanes (see arrow 

A in fig 3.5 above) - 4 bolts in total

One pair of identical 5mm allen key head bolts are positioned closely 

together and towards the top of the square frame tubing. These run 

through both the frame and the backcanes. They are attached with a 

nut and spaced with small washers.

Step 2:

Remove the lower bolt on each cane if necessary (see arrow B in 

see fig. 3.5 above) - 2 bolts in total

A third bolt is attached through the rear of the swingaway armrests 

and the square frame tube.  

This bolt is located directly below the bolts described in Step 1. It is 

above and unrelated to the axle block and bolts that attach the wheel 

to the frame.

*Only when the backcanes are already set relatively low will this bolt also 

have to be removed to adjust the backcane height.

A

B

Figure 3.5

Step 2(cont):

down the quick-release mechanism (see fig 3.2).

Step 3: 

Pull the wheel off.

3.2.2

To attach the rear wheel

Step 1:

Ensure that the brake is in the OFF position.

Step 2:

Take up the assembled wheel and axle and press the button in the 

centre of the axle.  This retract the ball bearings that will allow you 

to push the axle into the wheel bracket that is located on the lower 

rear frame of the wheelchair.

Step 3:

Remove your thumb from the button on the axle, the ball bearings 

should now be visible protruding from the axle at the back of the

 

wheel bracket.  The wheel should now be secured safely in the frame.

3.3

FITTING AND ADJUSTING A STUMP SUPPORT

Step 1: 

Remove the standard footrest by pulling 

the release lever and rotate the footrest 

until it faces outwards.  Lift and remove.

Step 2: 

Locate the stump support onto the 

frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the 

side of the frame) and rotate it inwards 

until the support locks into place.

Step 3: 

To adjust the height, undo the bolt located on the bar underneath the 

stump support, lift the support until the desired height is achieved, 

replace the bolt and tighten.

3.4

FITTING AND ADJUSTING AN ELEVATING LEGREST

Step 1: 

Remove the standard footrest by pulling 

the release lever and rotate the footrest 

until it faces outwards.  Lift and remove.

Step 2: 

Locate the elevating legrest onto the 

frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the 

side of the frame) and rotate it inwards 

until the legrest locks into place.

Figure 3.3

Figure 3.4

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Step 3: 

To adjust the angle of legrest, pull on the lever located underneath 

the seat whilst pulling legrest upwards or pushing down.  Release 

lever once desired angle has been achieved to lock legrest securely 

into place.

To adjust the height of the legrest undo bolt located above footplate, pull or push the 

bar until desired length is achieved, line two holes up and replace bolt and tighten.

3.5

ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT

Where to adjust the backcane height 

When looking at the rear of the

wheelchair, where the round 

backcane tubes meet and enter 

the square tubes of the frame, 

three bolts are visible. By removing

  these bolts it is possible to adjust 

the height of the back.

Adjusting the back height

Step 1:

Remove the two top bolts on each side of the backcanes (see arrow 

A in fig 3.5 above) - 4 bolts in total

One pair of identical 5mm allen key head bolts are positioned closely 

together and towards the top of the square frame tubing. These run 

through both the frame and the backcanes. They are attached with a 

nut and spaced with small washers.

Step 2:

Remove the lower bolt on each cane if necessary (see arrow B in 

see fig. 3.5 above) - 2 bolts in total

A third bolt is attached through the rear of the swingaway armrests 

and the square frame tube.  

This bolt is located directly below the bolts described in Step 1. It is 

above and unrelated to the axle block and bolts that attach the wheel 

to the frame.

*Only when the backcanes are already set relatively low will this bolt also 

have to be removed to adjust the backcane height.

A

B

Figure 3.5

Step 2(cont):

down the quick-release mechanism (see fig 3.2).

Step 3: 

Pull the wheel off.

3.2.2

To attach the rear wheel

Step 1:

Ensure that the brake is in the OFF position.

Step 2:

Take up the assembled wheel and axle and press the button in the 

centre of the axle.  This retract the ball bearings that will allow you 

to push the axle into the wheel bracket that is located on the lower 

rear frame of the wheelchair.

Step 3:

Remove your thumb from the button on the axle, the ball bearings 

should now be visible protruding from the axle at the back of the

 

wheel bracket.  The wheel should now be secured safely in the frame.

3.3

FITTING AND ADJUSTING A STUMP SUPPORT

Step 1: 

Remove the standard footrest by pulling 

the release lever and rotate the footrest 

until it faces outwards.  Lift and remove.

Step 2: 

Locate the stump support onto the 

frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the 

side of the frame) and rotate it inwards 

until the support locks into place.

Step 3: 

To adjust the height, undo the bolt located on the bar underneath the 

stump support, lift the support until the desired height is achieved, 

replace the bolt and tighten.

3.4

FITTING AND ADJUSTING AN ELEVATING LEGREST

Step 1: 

Remove the standard footrest by pulling 

the release lever and rotate the footrest 

until it faces outwards.  Lift and remove.

Step 2: 

Locate the elevating legrest onto the 

frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the 

side of the frame) and rotate it inwards 

until the legrest locks into place.

Figure 3.3

Figure 3.4

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Summary of Contents for KARMA 8020

Page 1: ...KARMA 8020 SELF PROPELLING WHEELCHAIR KARMA 8520 TRANSIT WHEELCHAIR USER MANUAL...

Page 2: ...wheelchair Always look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture doors or potholes Always avoid soft surfaces because the wheelchair may get bogged down Always be careful not to go too fast...

Page 3: ...8 1 Figure 3 8 2 Figure 3 8 3 Standard Front of Chair Antitipper Wheel mounting Bracket M5 Nut and Bolt Amputee Wheel mounting Bracket Standard Mount Step 3 Use the larger bottom hole on the block see...

Page 4: ...ont of the antitipper and replace the two nuts and bolts into the smaller holes Figure 3 6 2 Figure 3 7 1 Figure 3 7 2 Wheel mounting Bracket Standard Mount Standard Front of Chair Antitipper Wheel mo...

Page 5: ...frame and rotate it inwards until the legrest locks into place Figure 3 3 Figure 3 4 Page 7 Page 8 Step 3 To adjust the angle of legrest pull on the lever located underneath the seat whilst pulling l...

Page 6: ...chair Remove or swing the legrests to the side Lower yourself into the wheelchair using the armrests for support or with the help of a caregiver Refit or swing the legrests back into place taking care...

Page 7: ...d where assistance is required and will help where other aids such as transfer boards or hoists are used Before transferring to or from the wheelchair make sure you are as near as possible to your poi...

Page 8: ...g Seat width Seat depth Rear wheel Front castor Seat to floor height Back height Armrest height Overall width when open Overall length Overall height User weight limit Wheelchair weight 1 1 General On...

Page 9: ...September 2022 This information is correct at the time of printing From time to time product specifications are changed by manufacturers without prior notice 0800 31 61 81 www alliedmedical co nz...

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