Karma KM-1000 Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Manual Wheelchair Owner s Manual KM 1000 Series KM 1000 KM 1500 KM 1510...

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Page 3: ...s furniture doors potholes etc DO make sure that both feet are safely on the footrests and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way so that it cannot get caught in the wheels DO take care when tr...

Page 4: ...air may result in injury to the user and or assistant or damage to the wheelchair DO NOT use the wheelchair when the back is folded This alters the centre of gravity and may cause the wheelchair to ti...

Page 5: ...d parts that are not covered by our warranty 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 cont...

Page 6: ...Labeling 6 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 7 3 1 Intended Use 7 3 2 KM 1000 Series Parts Description 8 4 OPERATION 10 4 1 Preparing For Use 10 4 2 Getting Into Your Wheelchair See figure 4 13 13 4 3 Getting Out...

Page 7: ...sportation 22 4 15 Storage 25 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 25 5 1 Daily Check 25 5 2 Regular Maintenance Record 26 6 ACCESSORIES 28 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 8 SPECIFICATIONS 31 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 32 9 1...

Page 8: ...od condition 1 5 This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the warranty 1 6 If someone else uses the wheelchair make sure that you give him or her this owner s manual for his or...

Page 9: ...3 Figure 2 4 2 2 3 3 Do not drive on 7 degrees of incline to avoid danger When negotiating inclines don t propel up to 5 degrees of inclines diagonally 2 2 3 4 Avoid stopping on an incline it can pot...

Page 10: ...ys Regulations outdoors and the guidelines written in this owner s manual 2 2 5 Streets 2 2 5 1 Always cross streets with great caution Reflective tape on the wheelchair and or your clothing will make...

Page 11: ...e wheels 2 4 Upholstery 2 4 1 When cleaning the upholstery use warm water and a mild soap 2 4 2 Upholstery cleaner foam can also be used but avoid other cleaning solvents 2 4 3 Do stay far away from a...

Page 12: ...and cause malfunctions which leads to a safety hazard The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper operation of the wheelchair 2 7 Avoid General Misuse Please note that our Owner s Manual co...

Page 13: ...6 2 8 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference...

Page 14: ...r in dramatic extremes of temperature neither user nor attendant need touch any metal parts in normal use 3 1 4 The castors casters have PU tyres tires for greater durability pneumatic castors casters...

Page 15: ...ription 3 2 1 KM 1500 Parts Description 1 Push Handle 2 Attendant brake 3 Back joint 4 Side panel 5 Rear Wheel 6 Frame Cross bar 7 Castor Caster 8 Backrest Upholstery 9 Armrest 10 Seat Upholstery 11 B...

Page 16: ...nt brake 3 Back joint 4 Side panel 5 Rear Wheel 6 Frame Cross bar 7 Castor Caster 8 Backrest Upholstery 9 Armrest 10 Seat Upholstery 11 Brake 12 Swing away Footrest 13 Calf strap 14 Footplate CAUTION...

Page 17: ...he seat is fully lowered Make sure the frame is firmly seated in its holder See Figure 4 2 4 1 1 3 Swing the footplates down See Figure 4 3 4 1 1 4 Ready for action See Figure 4 4 Figure 4 1 Figure 4...

Page 18: ...ompleted Figure 4 6 Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair 4 1 3 Adjustments Your wheelchair may be supplied with quick release wheels If s...

Page 19: ...10 Figure 4 9 Figure 4 10 CAUTION You must make sure that the axle is fully located in the wheelchair bracket and that the ball bearings are fully open and have positively attached the wheel in the f...

Page 20: ...sh the wheelchair against a wall or a solid piece of furniture 4 2 2 Apply the brakes 4 2 3 Flip the footplates up 4 2 4 The user lowers the body and sits on the wheelchair gently 4 2 5 Fold down the...

Page 21: ...e fourth and fifth screw holes Figure 4 15 4 4 1 2 Put the seat upholstery back and tighten screws Figure 4 15 Figure 4 16 4 4 2 How to Operate It 4 4 2 1 When you sit on the wheelchair fasten the pel...

Page 22: ...parts of belt tight Figure 4 18 4 4 3 4 Push the buckle of both ends to the plastic clip so that the pelvic belt will not slip out of the position Figure 4 19 Figure 4 17 Figure 4 18 Figure 4 19 4 4 4...

Page 23: ...manual brakes are not designed to be used for a moving wheelchair 4 5 4 Always use the handrims for braking when you are in a moving wheelchair CAUTION After each adjustment of the rear wheels check t...

Page 24: ...by an attendant 4 8 Transferring Out 4 8 1 Sideways transfer This approach is appropriate for users with sufficient torso strength 4 8 1 1 Flip back your armrest and make sure that the chair is near y...

Page 25: ...ase use the hand brakes The hand brake is the lever at the side of the wheelchair Make sure that the brakes are applied to prevent the chair from sliding away Also see that the footplates are flipped...

Page 26: ...ter to avoid kerbs where possible by using ramped kerbs or slopes and this operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant 4 10 1 Going Down Kerbs Forwards with an Attendant CAUTION This is t...

Page 27: ...method is to go up kerbs forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and is physically less demanding for the attendant 4 11 1 Going Up Kerbs Forwards with an Attendant 4 11 1 1 As the footres...

Page 28: ...e sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in the wheels See Figure 4 25 4 13 3 Always use both hands on the push handle...

Page 29: ...e KM 1500F14 has been crash tested to ISO7176 19 Report No MBK 00 0668 and is suitable for being used as a seat in a vehicle that has been adapted for this purpose The wheelchair must be securely rest...

Page 30: ...eck all fastening points for proper connection and tightness to assure the wheelchair users safety The attendant transporter must fully understand the fastening system s usage and its weight limitatio...

Page 31: ...Fasten the three point safety belt around the user The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward facing configuration with the parking brake applied Pelvic restraints should make full contac...

Page 32: ...r for further inspection before using it 5 1 2 Examine the brakes and check for any wear damage and misalignment Replacing or adjusting the brakes should be carried out by your approved technician 5 1...

Page 33: ...rchasing 5 2 2 A maintenance service fee may apply WARNING Even if you don t use the vehicle for a long time the wheelchair should still be maintained regularly You should clean your wheelchair regula...

Page 34: ...bent or broken spokes ARMRESTS applied to detachable armrest Inspect the detachable armrest button for effective locking Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly FOOTRESTS Inspect the fo...

Page 35: ...ry or damage may occur This will void the warranty 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 co...

Page 36: ...ize Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Folding Drink Holder Collapses and adjusts to the size of the container 6 10 cm Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Anti tippers Attaches to all Karma...

Page 37: ...elchair Veers Right Left Check tires for correct and equal pressure Check caster bracket angle Check that rear wheels are equally spaced from the seat frame 2 Sluggish Turn or Performance Check tires...

Page 38: ...m 325 12 8 Overall Collapsed Length mm 904 35 6 Overall Collapsed Width mm 325 12 8 345 13 6 Overall Collapsed Height mm 694 27 3 Total Weight kg 13 5 13 6 Maximum User Weight kg 115 KARMA reserves th...

Page 39: ...rain or snow We suggest that you don t use your wheelchair in the rain or snow If you are travelling and get caught in the rain we suggest you try to find a shelter while waiting it out If you can t f...

Page 40: ...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 9 2 2 Check with your local recycling centre on...

Page 41: ...rs such as chemicals oil debris etc 10 2 2 9 Natural disaster 10 2 3 KARMA is Not Responsible for The Following Costs 10 2 3 1 Replacement or refill of consumable parts oil lubricant 10 2 3 2 Inspecti...

Page 42: ...of Warranty Rights 10 2 7 1 If you purchase a second hand KARMA wheelchair while it is still within the warranty period bring this owner s manual and the wheelchair to the dealer where the wheelchair...

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