Karma eFlexx Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Powered Wheelchair Owner s Manual eFlexx Series...

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Page 3: ...WITHOUT NOTICE BY KARMA WARNING As a manufacturer of powered wheelchairs KARMA endeavors to supply a wide variety of powered wheelchairs to meet the many needs of the user However the responsibility o...

Page 4: ...objects behind you as this may cause the powered wheelchair to tip over DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the powered wheelchair may tip over DO NO...

Page 5: ...he power wheelchair will not drive Turn the power OFF while the wheelchair is not in use Otherwise injury and or damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property may occur DO NOT connect any medical...

Page 6: ...f ISO 7176 14 The force necessary to operate the freewheel lever is less than 60N DO make sure the surface temperatures can increase when the wheelchair is exposed to external sources of heat e g sunl...

Page 7: ...wheelchair will roll backwards approximately one foot before the brake engages If the joystick is released while in reverse the powered wheelchair will roll backwards approximately two and a half feet...

Page 8: ...ion prior to installing servicing or operating the wheelchair Rain Test KARMA has tested the powered wheelchair in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 Rain Test This test provides the end user or his her...

Page 9: ...is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED powered wheelchair up or down stairs Karma recommends disassembling the wheelchair and transporting the components independently up or down stairs...

Page 10: ...d scheduled maintenance Customers should go to their dealership for all service needs to guarantee their warranty is not void Always go to an authorized service provider Unauthorized repairs will void...

Page 11: ...egal requirements to drive on public roads have been met i e a pelvic belt lighting registration or licensing CE MARKING This powered wheelchair complies with the requirements of the Medical Devices D...

Page 12: ...pes 10 3 3 Powered Vehicle Electromagnetic Interference EMI 10 3 4 Warnings 11 4 PARTS 12 5 OPERATION 14 5 1 Preparing for Use 14 5 2 Unfolding the Wheelchair 15 5 3 Folding the Wheelchair 16 5 4 Gett...

Page 13: ...s of Battery Level while Charging the Battery 47 6 9 Abnormal indicators and Actions 47 7 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 53 7 1 Daily Check 53 7 2 Regular Maintenance Record 54 7 3 Tires 56 7 4 General Ma...

Page 14: ...ser to severe injury and or damage to your wheelchair SUGGESTION Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good condition 1 3 This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as...

Page 15: ...tremely cautious when driving your wheelchair in heavy traffic or the shopping mall 2 2 5 DO NOT drive your wheelchair when you feel tired or consume alcohol 2 2 6 Please do not drive your wheelchair...

Page 16: ...inspections Refer to section DAILY CHECK 2 8 General Warning 2 8 1Do not lean over the side of the wheelchair as such an action may cause you to lose balance and fall 2 8 2Use caution to assure your c...

Page 17: ...ONS for your wheelchair s maximum climbing angle 2 12 2 When climbing up to an inclined road please set the speed higher than the medium speed and drive carefully Figure 2 3 2 12 3 When going down an...

Page 18: ...arranty WARNING Do not set the wheelchair in freewheel mode when on an incline or decline If the chair breaks down on railroad tracks first check for an oncoming train If a train is coming get out of...

Page 19: ...7 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 Figure 2 6 2 14 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference...

Page 20: ...8 Freewheel Lever Follow the label to engage or release it Wiring Diagram Do not change the wiring Charging socket 3 EMI RFI This section provides the user with basic information about the...

Page 21: ...s two way radios and cellular phones The interference from radio wave sources can cause the powered vehicle to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanentl...

Page 22: ...is usually having the antenna mounted on the outside of the vehicle and 3 2 3 Long range transmitters and transceivers such as commercial broadcast transmitters radio and TV broadcast antenna towers a...

Page 23: ...hand held transceivers receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the powered vehicle is turned ON 3 4 2 2 Be aware of nearby tr...

Page 24: ...ehicle dealer or KARMA and note whether there was a source of EMI nearby 4 PARTS 1 Backrest 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Rear Wheel 5 Caster 6 Joystick Controller 7 Charger Socket 8 Seat 9 Footrest 10 Cal...

Page 25: ...tery Pack Assembly 4 Motor 5 Anti Tipper CAUTION As designs change some illustrations and pictures in this manual may not correspond to the vehicle that you purchased We reserve the right to make desi...

Page 26: ...onsult this owner s manual for complete instructions of the installation and operation of your wheelchair 5 1 2 Installing Swing Away Detachable Footrests Please follow the instructions to install the...

Page 27: ...seat pan and press it to the bottom Be careful not to get your fingers pinched Make sure the frame is firmly seated in its holder Figure 5 8 5 2 3 Install the footrests Figure 5 9 5 2 4 Flip the foot...

Page 28: ...lip up the footplates Figure 5 13 5 3 3 Pull up the seat by holding the front and the back edges of it Figure 5 14 5 3 4 Hold the armrests and push those inwards Figure 5 15 5 3 5 Fold the backrest tu...

Page 29: ...locker lift the armrest up and flip it back Figure 5 17 and 5 18 5 6 2 To adjust the height of the armrest 5 6 2 1 Press the spring lock of the armrest and adjust the height of the armrest to meet the...

Page 30: ...adjustment is 20 from 4 to 16 WARNING When the angle has been adjusted the wheelchair must be evaluated by a qualified therapist The position of the anti tippers must be adjusted to guarantee your saf...

Page 31: ...tional extension tubes See Figure 5 23 5 8 5 Tighten the screws to fix the extension tubes See Figure 5 24 Figure 5 22 Figure 5 23 Figure 5 24 5 8 6 Position back the axle plate of quick release rear...

Page 32: ...Position D III Rear Wheel Bracket Plate at Position 4 and 6 IV The Front edge of Backrest Tube Bracket at Position E I Front Base Assembly at Position B II Rear Base Assembly at Position D III Rear W...

Page 33: ...of the anti tippers must be adjusted to guarantee your safety If the anti tippers are not fitted or have been fitted incorrectly there is a risk of tipping over and of injury 5 10 Footplate Height Adj...

Page 34: ...asier 5 11 1 Unfasten the calf straps See Figure 5 29 5 11 2 Flip up the footplates See Figure 5 30 5 11 3 Hold the release lever and swing the footrest to the side Depending on the environment the us...

Page 35: ...ger through between the pelvic belt and the user Kindly check the pelvic belt position is fitted to the place as we recommend If it is not able to be this way please consult your supplier 5 13 Pelvic...

Page 36: ...pelvic belt however please check if the edge of the pelvic belt is worn or torn before you use it Meanwhile please adjust the pelvic belt properly to fit the user If the pelvic belt is damaged please...

Page 37: ...hen re tighten the bolts Figure 5 39 CAUTION After each adjustment of the rear wheels check the interval between the tires and the brakes and re adjust the brakes if necessary 5 16 Wheel Do not touch...

Page 38: ...y installed CAUTION Anti tippers MUST be equipped If they are not fitted or have not been fitted correctly there is a risk of tipping over and of injury The anti tippers have to be adjusted according...

Page 39: ...The purpose of it is to allow the chair to roll freely when the chair is not switched on or when there is no electricity 5 20 1 Freewheel Mode to allow the chair to roll freely when the chair is not s...

Page 40: ...ne Only use freewheel mode on flat surfaces since your electromagnetic brakes are not engaged in this mode Without these brakes it will roll down a hill causing injury or damage 5 21 Freewheel Levers...

Page 41: ...er joystick is central with a delay of approximately 1 2 second The controller automatically provides progressive deceleration before the electro magnetic brakes come into operation 5 22 2 To check th...

Page 42: ...ersion 5 23 2 The battery is fixed in the pack by two extra screws 5 23 2 1 When removing the battery loosen the two screws and the strap which are used to fasten it Hold the handle of the battery and...

Page 43: ...s factory default setting The setting is made to ensure that the controller have the best performance in every condition Should there s any need to modify the parameter setting due to medical consider...

Page 44: ...ing the wheelchair please perform inspections according to the Section 9 Have Karma s professional to modify the parameter setting of the controller to ensure the safety of users 5 25 Controller Panel...

Page 45: ...ing according to the environment in which you are operating the wheelchair 5 26 3 After adjusting the maximum speed setting operate the joystick to drive the wheelchair and control the direction of mo...

Page 46: ...ing distance on slopes can be significantly greater than that on level ground To park the wheelchair be sure to park on flat ground and then turn the power to OFF 5 27 Locking the wheelchair The contr...

Page 47: ...the proper position you desire Finally tighten the screw 6 BATTERIES AND CHARGER Before you attempt charging ensure you read and understand the instruction manual supplied with the battery charger and...

Page 48: ...ng charged It will automatically trigger the protecting procedure to inhibit charging if the temperature is too high When the battery is cooled down it will trigger the charging automatically 1 AC Pow...

Page 49: ...ocedures listed below precisely 6 2 1 1 Make sure the charger has been set to the correct voltage setting Figure6 1 Figure6 1 Figure6 2 Figure6 3 6 2 1 2 Power Switch is labeled with I and O symbols T...

Page 50: ...10 Do not stop charging the battery before it is fully charged 6 2 1 11 The battery is fully charged when the status indicator stops flashing and is always on The battery capacity indicators will ind...

Page 51: ...r cable of the charger to the AC power socket Figure6 4 6 2 2 6 Ensure all cables are properly connected Turn on the charger as I labeled on the button is pressed down Figure6 5 6 2 2 7 The green stat...

Page 52: ...6 2 6 2 3 2 Remove the AC power cable of the charger from the AC power socket 6 2 3 3 Wait until the status indicator of the charger is off 6 2 3 4 Remove the DC power cable of the charger from the ch...

Page 53: ...the wheelchair 6 4 2 The charging time is about 6 hours depending on the status of the batteries Remove the charger after the battery is fully charged 6 4 3 If it takes more than 7 hours to fully cha...

Page 54: ...le objects while charging as it may lead to fire or explosion of the battery Do not expose the batteries to temperatures below 10 or above 45 when charging or storing the vehicle Never connect or disc...

Page 55: ...is critical not to let them run low at any time and if doing so it will reduce the life of the batteries The drive range will be shortened when driving frequently on slopes or uneven ground as this c...

Page 56: ...up in landfills that are already low on space From these landfills lead and other chemicals may leach into streams and rivers destroying ecosystems and poisoning local water resources Improper dispos...

Page 57: ...n Part of the Battery 4 Warning 2 Indicator 5 Charging Socket 3 ON OFF Switch 6 Discharging Socket 6 7 Functions of Switch 6 7 1 Activate or Deactivate Sleep Mode The batteries are set in sleep mode w...

Page 58: ...the sleep mode cannot be deactivated by charging the battery disconnect the charger from the controller or the battery Press the ON OFF button for 5 to 8 second 6 7 1 2 3 If the sleep mode cannot be d...

Page 59: ...ry level can be seen from the indicators Indicators 75 100 50 75 25 50 0 25 WARNING If the battery is installed on the wheelchair be sure to charge it through the charger socket of the controller and...

Page 60: ...Continuous beeping 1 Disconnect the charger from the battery 2 The indicators and the buzzer will be off 6 9 2 The charging current is too high during charging Indicators Buzzer Action Continuous beep...

Page 61: ...10 3 Disconnect the charger from the battery 4 The indicators and the buzzer will be off when the temperature of the battery is between 0 and 60 6 9 4 The temperature of the battery is too high or too...

Page 62: ...5 seconds Charge the battery immediately 6 9 6The current of the battery is too high when operating the wheelchair Indicators Buzzer Action Continuous beeping 1 Do not operate the wheelchair on a slop...

Page 63: ...ll be off CAUTION Exceeding the specified temperature range can lead to either freezing or overheating of the batteries This will damage the batteries and shorten its service life Failure to use the c...

Page 64: ...freezing temperatures When driving on an incline the battery indicator light might move up and down This is normal Even if the batteries are used properly their capacity will decay over time thereby...

Page 65: ...function well Does the wheelchair stop when the joystick is released completely Does it light up when the power is ON Is there enough power for your trip Does the horn work well Motor Is there any abn...

Page 66: ...for a long time the wheelchair should still be maintained regularly You should clean your wheelchair inside and out regularly to keep it beautiful and safe I Inspection A Adjustment Repair 3 Replacem...

Page 67: ...I 3 Charger Charging Function and LED Light I I I I I I Socket Plug and Cords I I Fan Functions Properly if applicable I I Driver s Seat Recline Function I L I L Tires Cracks Surface Damage I 3 I 3 I...

Page 68: ...ons to clean your wheelchair Be sure NOT to spray the vehicle with water as not to damage the electronic components and PCB circuit board 7 4 3 Please clean the vehicle by wiping it with either a dry...

Page 69: ...f necessary 7 5 3 Check all parts for proper adjustment 7 5 4 Ensure that the batteries are properly maintained and charged as required 7 5 5 Inspect the brake for proper operation 7 5 6 The wheels an...

Page 70: ...BLESHOOTING Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair You can inspect the following before taking your wheelchair to a KARMA wheelchair dealer If you cannot solve the problem by yourself contact your K...

Page 71: ...again 8 2Error Indication Table Flash code Error description Possible action 1 Remote joystick error Check cables and connectors Replace the Remote 2 Network or configuration error Check cables and co...

Page 72: ...all LEDs lit and signifies that the battery level is somewhere between 81 and 100 of full capacity Batt Gauge Maximum A low battery warning is generated when the battery voltage falls below the Batt...

Page 73: ...tery Gauge will indicate the system is being charged by cycling between a left to right chase sequence and then displaying the approximate battery charge state at the end of the chase sequence Battery...

Page 74: ...Angle 5 Battery Ah 26 1 657 7Wh Optional 11 5 290Wh Controller Dynamic DLX PM40 Caster Wheel inch 8 PU Rear Wheel inch 14 PU RUBBER 20 PU RUBBER Max Speed km hr 8 Max Safe Slope 6 Turning Radius 900...

Page 75: ...following conditions 20 68 an 80 kg 176 lb driver brand new fully charged batteries and a constant driving speed of 8km hr 5mph 10 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Adjustable Footplate Stump Footrest Headrest col...

Page 76: ...while waiting it out 11 1 4 If you can t find shelter proceed to your destination 11 1 5 However we do not recommend you do this often as it may shorten the life of your wheelchair or cause damage 11...

Page 77: ...information highway to help less fortunate individuals and protect our planet for future generations 11 2 5 If you do not have access to the world wide web please use your local phone directory ask f...

Page 78: ...Parts Covered by the Warranty 12 3 1 Please contact your local dealer 12 4 Items Not Covered The items listed below are not covered 12 4 1 Consumable parts such as brake shoes or pads clutch shoe and...

Page 79: ...are not approved by KARMA 12 5 4 Damage caused by using non KARMA genuine parts or other parts not recommended by KARMA 12 5 5 Abuse or misuse of the vehicle such as driving over curbs and overloading...

Page 80: ...ual 12 7 Warranty Effectiveness The warranty form must be completely filled out and stamped by the KARMA dealership where the wheelchair was purchased 12 8 Transfer of Warranty Rights If you purchase...

Page 81: ...Name of the Store Phone No and Address If you have any suggestions on how to improve our products please don t hesitate contacting your local dealer to let us know what you think of your wheelchair Th...

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