Karma Ergo Lite, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...back of the chair that could cause the chair to become unstable particularly when negotiating inclines DO NOT allow more than one user at a time DO NOT use with an unconscious patient DO NOT use other transport to pull the wheelchair DO NOT do wheelies since you my fall or tip over backwards and suffer a severe injury DO NOT sit in the wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has been affixed ...

Page 4: ...f this manual to find out what Karma guarantees and what maintenance and parts you will have to pay for Karma does not have an official list of service providers at this time Please contact your dealer for service If you cannot contact your dealer please contact another authorized Karma dealer for service If this is not possible please contact us and we will arrange for a service repair Please not...

Page 5: ...1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 PREFACE 2 2 SAFETY 3 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 7 4 OPERATION 9 4 4 2 METHOD OF RESTRAINT 17 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSARIES 22 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 8 SPECIFICATIONS 23 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 24 ...

Page 6: ...is manual are explained below Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols WARNING Improper use could lead to serious injury or death CAUTION Improper use could lead to serious injury and or damage to your wheelchair SUGGESTION Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good condition This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the warranty If someone ...

Page 7: ...ide causing you to lose control of the wheelchair Whenever possible navigate inclines with an attendant Operating limits do not attempt to go or down slopes greater than 5 degree without assistance 2 4 Curbs Whenever possible get help from an assistant attendant if you have assistance make sure that your chair is equipped with push handles Avoid hard impacts when descending a Curb A hard impact co...

Page 8: ...ase anti tippers and always use them to avoid personal injury The distance between anti tipper and wheels is more than 5cm the height to floor doesn t be over 5cm See Figure 2 2 2 10 Maximum User Weight Limit Refer to Max User Weight in section 8 SPECIFICATIONS Loads exceeding maximum capacity can damage your wheelchair and cause malfunctions yielding a safety hazard The warranty does not cover da...

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Page 10: ...6 2 12 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before using it Please do not remove them and protect them for future reference ...

Page 11: ...extremely durable aluminum alloy frame with tough accessories and does not suffer in dramatic extremes of temperature neither user nor attendant need touch metal parts in normal use The casters have PU tires for greater durability pneumatic casters are available on request When prescribing wheelchairs for use by full or partial amputees above or below knee single or double or other conditions that...

Page 12: ...n Ergo Lite KM 2501 1 Push Handle 2 Attendant brake 3 Back Joint 4 Rear Wheel 5 Anti tippers Option 6 Cross Brace Cross Bar 7 Caster 8 Backrest Upholstery 9 Armrest 10 Side Panel 11 Seat Upholstery 12 Calf Strap 13 Footplate ...

Page 13: ...you can stand at the side of the chair and complete step 1 by pulling the nearest armrest towards you and pushing the other one away Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 CAUTION When completing step 2 never put your fingers around the sides or under the seat as they can be trapped between the seat and the frame See Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 CAUTION Before use please attach the back upholstery t...

Page 14: ...ingers of one hand use the thumb to depress the quick release Take the quick release axle and depress the button in its centre This retracts the bearings at the opposite end of the axle This will allow you to push the axle through the centre of the hub of the wheel Your wheels are now ready to be assembled to the frame of your wheelchair First ensure that the brake is in the OFF position Take up t...

Page 15: ...use the Karma tool provided to loosen the bolt at the front of the footrest arm See Figure 4 13 Adjust to required height and re tighten See Figure 4 13 SUGGESTION Make sure that the footplate height is adjusted properly according to the user s calf length to reduce pressure on the body The footrest height must be more than 5cm See Figure 4 14 4 1 4 Transporting and Storing SUGGESTION Please store...

Page 16: ...forward i e in line with the rear wheels and usually with the caster forks pointing forward Ensure that where possible the rear of the chair is against a wall or if not it must be firmly held by an attendant Engage both attendant brakes Turn the footplates up Slide forwards on the seat Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a right angle and the other foot slightly apart and further ...

Page 17: ...s because the casters may get bogged down See Figure 4 21 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to achieve a smooth steady ride Before crossing the road please stop completely and look both ways Cross the rail tracks perpendicular to avoid your wheels getting stuck Do not drive at full speed over the railroad tracks PLEASE keep in contact with the person in the chair If ...

Page 18: ...nds and push down and forwards with the foot This will bring the chair onto the back wheels See Figure 4 22 CAUTION When a chair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on its rear wheels and be easy to hold If it is tilted further back it will be difficult to hold and the person in the chair will feel unsafe Lower with a straight back keep your foot on the anti tipper and lower the chair sl...

Page 19: ...els onto the road Be prepared to control the weight as it descends and ensure that the back wheels touch ground at the same time Tilt the chair back slightly and pull the tilted chair far enough into the road so that the casters and footrests can be lowered clear of the Curb 4 3 5 Going Up Curbs Please note This operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant and the best method is to go ...

Page 20: ...ma always recommends that the user be transferred into car seat with a safety belt or harness while in a transport SUGGESTION Please transfer to a seat in the car if at all possible 4 4 1 Before use Please detach all easily removable accessories from the wheelchair and store them in a safe place where they cannot move around and become a safety hazard A four point tie down system should tightly fa...

Page 21: ...imately 11 8 in behind the wheelchair backrest Attached the hooks to the rear frame of the wheelchair as pictured below Tension the restraint until the wheelchair is secure Fitting the front restraint Fitting the rear restraint Fitting seat beat Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward facing configuration with the parking brake applied ...

Page 22: ...of belt tight Figure 4 27 Push buckle up to the plastic clip so that the belt cannot slip out of position Please check that there is no gap between the clip and buckle Figure 4 28 SUGGESTION We recommend that the belt is fitted quite tightly around the pelvis Please tighten until you can just get your fingers between user and seat belt Please check that the belt is fastened correctly as recommende...

Page 23: ... and are securely attached Check that the anti tippers wheels and frame are not damaged and are securely mounted Before using the wheelchair make sure all nuts and bolts are tight Check all parts for damage or wear and have a qualified technician replace it if necessary Check all parts for proper adjustment Inspect brakes for proper operation The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for...

Page 24: ...ster for wear in the bearings mountings and for tire wear or damage Ⅴ REAR WHEELS Quick release axles lock properly if supplied lubricate if necessary Ⅴ No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun Ⅴ Inspect for cracked bent or broken spokes Ⅴ ARMRESTS Inspect the detachable armrest button for effective locking Ⅴ Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly Ⅴ FOOTRESTS Insp...

Page 25: ...therwise injury or damage may occur This will negate the warranty CAUTION As with any wheelchair the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced Failure to keep tires at the correct pressure will reduce the braking efficiency ...

Page 26: ...rink Holder Collapses and adjusts to the size of the container 6 10cm Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Anti tippers Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Multi purpose Safety Belt Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs CAUTION Attaching accessories may alter the overall stability and centre of gravity of the chair Thus this should be performed by your approved repairer and therapist ...

Page 27: ...nd bolts 5 Looseness in Chair Check for loose nuts and bolts If you cannot solve the problem by yourself contact your Karma wheelchair dealer for help 8 SPECIFICATIONS Model Ergo Lite KM 2501 Overall Length in 37 37 Overall Width in 22 4 24 5 Overall Height in 35 8 Total Weight lb pneumatic rear tire 18 3 18 5 Seat Width in 16 18 Seat Depth in 16 5 Seat Height in 19 Backrest Height in 16 5 Armrest...

Page 28: ... the information highway to help less fortunate individuals and protect our planet for future generations If you do not have access to the world wide web please use your local phone directory ask for operator assistance or go to your local government centre for more information Earth Day is every day Check with your local recycling centre on where and how to recycle your wheelchair as this informa...

Page 29: ...ranty Registration Card on file for the consumer s product then a copy of the invoice with date of purchase must be provided The warranty period for the consumer commences on the purchase date from the seller The warranty period for the seller if the products are not to be sold to a consumer commences on the invoice date from Karman Healthcare The warranty is void on wheelchairs that have had the ...

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Page 31: ...系列使用手冊 KP 40 KP 45 Subject Author Guest Keywords Comments Creation Date 1 15 2010 1 45 00 PM Change Number 8 Last Saved On 8 2 2012 3 48 00 PM Last Saved By SALES M Total Editing Time 58 Minutes Last Printed On 6 20 2013 4 43 00 PM As of Last Complete Printing Number of Pages 30 Number of Words 5 643 approx Number of Characters 32 171 approx ...