Karma KM-1504, User Manual

Page 1: ...User manual STAR Series KM 1504 KM 1514 STAR STAR2...

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Page 3: ...keep the wheelchair balanced DO check the frame and components regularly and refer to this user guide during and after the warranty period DO tie up the upholstery or replace which with a new one when...

Page 4: ...ls should be done by your authorized KARMA service provider Your KARMA service provider has the necessary service maintenance manual for your wheelchair If you have any defective parts or lose any par...

Page 5: ...putees above or below knee single or double or other conditions that affects the user s natural center of gravity and might cause the wheelchair to tip or the person on the wheelchair to fall off we s...

Page 6: ...24 REAR WHEEL PARTS DESCRIPTION 9 3 4 STAR 2 WITH 14 REAR WHEEL PARTS DESCRIPTION S 10 4 OPERATION 11 4 1 PREPARING FOR USE 11 4 2 TRANSFERRING IN AND OUT 15 4 3 GENERAL USE 17 4 4 STORING 21 4 5 TRAN...

Page 7: ...e explained below Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols WARNING Improper use could lead the user to severe injury or death CAUTION Improper use could lead the user to severe inj...

Page 8: ...degrees of incline to avoid danger When negotiating inclines don t propel up to 3 degrees of incline diagonally 2 3 4 Avoid stopping on an incline it can potentially cause you to lose control of the w...

Page 9: ...econd assistant holding firmly a fixed part of the front frame lifts the wheelchair above the stairs and holds it while the first attendant places one foot on the following step and repeat the operati...

Page 10: ...doesn t get tangled with the wheels 2 7 6 When the user is opearting the wheelchair using the pushrim please push the wheelchair gently DO NOT apply a sudden huge force on the pushrim It could cause t...

Page 11: ...s Manual contains a number of cautions any vehicle can cause injury if misused use within our guidelines and with reasonable care and your safety will be increased Your wheelchair will give years of s...

Page 12: ...6 2 12 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference...

Page 13: ...and brakes are provided for both rear wheels 3 1 3 It has optional pneumatic tyres tires for traction and comfort It also has an extremely durable aluminum alloy frame with tough accessories and does...

Page 14: ...ar Wheel Parts Description 1 Backrest Upholstery 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Seat Upholstery 5 Cross Frame Cross Bar 6 Calf strap 7 Push Handle 8 Attendant Brake 9 Tipping lever 10 Rear Wheel 11 Hand Bra...

Page 15: ...l Parts Description 1 Backrest Upholstery 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Seat Upholstery 5 Cross Frame Cross Bar 6 Footrest 7 Calf Strap 8 Push Handle 9 Attendant Brake 10 Tipping lever 11 Rear Wheel 12 Han...

Page 16: ...Parts Description s 1 Backrest Upholstery 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Seat Upholstery 5 Cross Frame Cross Bar 6 Footrest 7 Calf Strap 8 Push Handle 9 Attendant Brake 10 Tipping lever 11 Rear Wheel 12 Ha...

Page 17: ...the footrests upward swing them towards the middle and push them down until they are fully locked See Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 4 1 1 5 Swing the footplates down See Figure 4 6 4 1 1 6 Ready for action Al...

Page 18: ...ding is now completed Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 Figure 4 9 Figure 4 10 Figure 4 11 CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair 4 1 3 Adjustments 4 1 3 1 Your wheelchair m...

Page 19: ...e axle the ball bearings should be visible protruding from the axle at the back of the wheel bracket This will secure the wheel safely in the frame See Figure 4 13 CAUTION You must make sure that the...

Page 20: ...ter to over come the obstacle See Figure 4 20 4 1 7 3 The tipping lever can be folded with foot if you do not use it See Figure 4 21 Figure 4 19 Figure 4 20 Figure 4 21 4 1 8 Footrest Installation and...

Page 21: ...Figure 4 25 Figure 4 26 4 2 Transferring In and Out 4 2 1 Transferring In 4 2 1 1 Engage both hand brakes 4 2 1 2 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side 4 2 1 3 The user lowers his or her...

Page 22: ...r 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 footplates when getting into or...

Page 23: ...asters may get bogged down See Figure 4 33 4 3 1 6 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to achieve a smooth steady ride 4 3 1 7 Before crossing railroad tracks please stop...

Page 24: ...wn and forwards with the foot This will bring the wheelchair onto the back wheels See Figure 4 34 CAUTION When a wheelchair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on it s rear wheels and be eas...

Page 25: ...NEVER ALLOW THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING DOWN A KERB 4 3 4 1 1 Position the wheelchair so that the front casters are near the edge of the kerb and make sure that the road is clear 4 3 4...

Page 26: ...en continuing the movement lift at the push handles while moving the wheelchair forwards 4 3 5 2 Going Up Kerbs Backwards With an Attendant Please note for safety s sake we do not recommend using this...

Page 27: ...was tested with a four point webbing system For further information on the use of wheelchair restraints please refer to the manufacturer s user guide 4 5 2 KARMA always recommend that the user transf...

Page 28: ...ant restraint system using both a pelvic belt and harness must also be fastened to the transport vehicle to insure user safety Again please refer to the restraint system s instructions 4 5 3 4 The att...

Page 29: ...y 300 mm behind the wheelchair backrest 4 5 7 2 Attached the hooks to the rear frame of the wheelchair as pictured below Tension the restraint until the wheelchair is secure Fitting the front restrain...

Page 30: ...gth of the belt Figure 4 37 4 6 2 2 Push the two part of belt through buckle to make the belt longer or shorter Figure 4 38 4 6 2 3 Pull the two part of belt tight Figure 4 39 4 6 2 4 Push buckle up t...

Page 31: ...urther inspection before using it 5 1 1 Examine brakes checking for wear damage and misalignment Replacing or adjusting the brakes should be carried out by your approved repairer 5 1 2 Check that the...

Page 32: ...ERAL Wheelchair rolls straight no excessive drag or pull to one side FRAME AND CROSS BARS Inspect frame structure for small cracks fissures Inspect for bent frame or cross bars BRAKES Do not interfere...

Page 33: ...re tread depth is more than 1mm If pneumatic tyres check for proper inflation tyre pressures are located on the side of the tyre CAUTION If you find anything abnormal stop using the wheelchair immedia...

Page 34: ...and Corrective Action 1 Wheelchair Veers Right Left Check the tyres for correct and equal pressure Check the caster bracket angle Check that the rear wheels are equally spaced from the seat frame 2 Sl...

Page 35: ...ass ofthe heaviest part kg 13 0 13 2 13 4 Handrim diameter mm 535 520 520 Horizontallocation of axle mm 10 10 10 Minimum turningradius mm 760 800 810 Minimum turningradius without user mm 710 710 720...

Page 36: ...tructions on theKarma website 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 9 1 Cleaning In order to lengthen the life of your wheelchair it is suggested that you clean the wheelchair periodically if not daily especially afte...

Page 37: ...mation varies from region to region 10 WARRANTY 10 1 Serial Number To ensure after sale service and warranty please record and fill in the serial number which can be found on the frame This warranty i...

Page 38: ...verloading of the product please check the label for maximum user weight 10 2 2 4 The product or part has not been maintained or serviced in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations as shown...

Page 39: ...k whether the warranty conditions are met 10 2 4 2 3 Provide relevant warranty information and recommendations for improvements 10 2 5 Transfer of Warranty Rights If you purchase a second hand KARMA w...

Page 40: ...110400000135 Release Date Aug 2021 V 09...