Brake Clamp
Transit Axle Block
Position
Figure 3.7.3
Figure 3.8.1
Figure 3.8.2
Figure 3.8.3
Standard
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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 fig 3.3.3) to mount
the transit wheel. The block
should be pointing towards the
ground with the flat side of the
block facing outwards away from
the frame.
3.8
CHANGING FROM STANDARD CONFIGURATION TO AMPUTEE
SETTING
Step 1: Remove hangers, quick-release
wheels and axles. Place
wheelchair on bench/table or
floor as shown in figure 3.8.1.
Step 2: Remove the two M6 nuts and
bolts with a 5mm allen key and
10mm spanner (as supplied in
Karma tool kit).
Step 3: Reposition wheel mounting
bracket as required. Replace
bolts, washers and nuts and
tighten. Replace quick-release
wheels, loosen brake clamps with
a 5mm allen key and slide along
frame to suit new wheel position.
HANDY HINT: Work on one side at a time so the other side can be used as
reference for correct brake positioning.
NOTE:
If changing from amputee setting back to standard configuration
move the brake before replacing the quick-release wheels.
the user can place their feet upon them.
Step 5:
Release the brakes.
CAUTION:
Never stand on the footplates when getting into or out of the
wheelchair.
Always ensure that the front castors are in line with the rear wheels and pointing
forwards and that the back of the wheelchair is secure against either a wall or firmly
held by an attendant.
2.2.2
Getting out
Step 1:
Make sure that the wheelchair is as close as possible to the transfer
point.
Step 2:
Back the wheelchair sufficiently to ensure that the castors are
pointing forward i.e. in line with the rear wheels and usually with the
castor forks pointing forward. Ensure that where possible the rear of
the wheelchair is against the wall or, if not, it must be firmly held by
an attendant.
Step 3:
Engage both the brakes.
Step 4:
Lift up the footplates and swing the footrests to the side.
Step 5:
Slide forwards on the seat.
Step 6:
Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at right angle and
the other foot slightly apart and further back.
Step 7:
Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your
weight forward, bring your head and shoulders up over your knees as
you push yourself up.
CAUTION:
Never stand on the footplate when getting out of or into the
wheelchair.
2.3
TRANSFERS
The following instructions apply to users with sufficient mobility to get in and out of
the wheelchair without assistance. However the instructions are still valid 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 point of transfer and that the brakes are applied.
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2.3.1
Forward Transfer - Getting into the wheelchair
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 not to catch yourself, and place
your feet on the legrests.
2.3.2
Forward Transfer - Getting out of the wheelchair
Remove or swing the legrests to one side.
Move forward in the seat until your feet can reach the floor or you are balanced on
the edge of the seat.
Place your hands on the front of the armrests and move forwards lifting yourself up
and out of the wheelchair.
2.3.3
Side Transfer - Getting into the wheelchair
Lift back armrest to clear the seat.
Ensure brake is on.
Remove or swing the legrests to one side.
Place one hand on the wheelchair seat and ease yourself onto the seat.
2.3.4
Side Transfer - Getting out of the wheelchair
Ensure brake is on.
Remove or swing the footrests to one side.
Remove armrest to clear the seat.
Place one hand on the point of transfer and ease yourself out of the wheelchair.
2.4
OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Flammability
Do not expose the wheelchair to heat sources e.g. heaters and fires.
Direct exposure of the wheelchair to a flammable source must be
avoided.
Resting
Note that the upholstery has been designed for comfort in
general use. Users that are susceptible to pressure sores should also
use a pressure relief cushion.
3.6.2
To remove the seat upholstery
Located on each side of the seat is a row of
screws that securely hold the seat upholstery
in place. This is covered with an extended
section of the upholstery and fastened with
Velcro over the screws to protect the user
from damaging their skin.
Step 1:
To remove the seat upholstery, undo the Velcro on the extended
upholstery on each side and undo each screw.
Step 2:
The seat upholstery can now be removed and custom seating can be
fitted.
Step 3:
To replace the seat upholstery, line up the hole in the seat upholstery
with the holes in the cross bar and replace each screw and washer
and tighten.
3.7
CONVERT WHEELCHAIR FROM SELF PROPEL TO TRANSIT
Step 1:
Remove the hangers, quick-release wheels
and axles. Place wheelchair on
bench/table or floor as shown in fig 3.7.1.
Step 2:
Remove the two M6 nuts and bolts
located on the axle block with a 5mm
allen key and 10mm spanner (as supplied
in Karma tool kit). Remove the existing
axle blocks. Mount the new transit block
in front 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
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Antitipper
Wheel mounting
Bracket
M5 Nut and Bolt
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