Karma Morgan M MGNM-SLN, User Manual

Page 1: ...1 User manual Morgan M MGNM Sling Seat SLN Versus Seat VRS...

Page 2: ...10 1 Chassis ______________________________________________ 9 10 1 1 Chassis suspension__________________________________ 9 10 1 2 Lights and reflectors Optional ________________________ 10 10 1 3 Tra...

Page 3: ...___ 29 11 2 Seat adjustments ______________________________________ 31 11 2 1 Seat depth ________________________________________ 31 11 2 2 Seat width ________________________________________ 32 11 2...

Page 4: ...___ 48 12 3 10 Message screen main screen _______________________ 48 12 3 11 Current profile base bar ___________________________ 49 12 3 12 Motor temperature base bar ________________________ 50 12 3...

Page 5: ...prevent dangerous situations _________________ 62 14 7 Use on slopes driving on downhill slopes ___________________ 63 14 8 Use on slopes driving on uphill slopes _____________________ 64 14 9 Driving...

Page 6: ..._________ 93 19 3 4 Manually unlocking in case of electric failure or accident ____ 93 19 3 5 Safety belt ________________________________________ 95 19 3 6 Positioning the occupant restraint when usi...

Page 7: ...______________________ 111 21 Refurbishment and re use of the product _______________________ 112 22 Disposal of the product ______________________________________ 112 23 Trouble shooting ____________...

Page 8: ...iang Chia Yi 621 Taiwan www karmamedical com European representative Karma Mobility S L C Periodista Francisco Caranto a Dubert 23 Bajo 33209 Gij n Asturias Spain phone 34 984 390 907 karma karmamobil...

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Page 11: ...t we strongly recommend you read this manual carefully and always keep it with your product This way you are always able to find additional information when needed Karma runs the policy of continuousl...

Page 12: ...nd type of the product stands for indoor and outdoor use Class B stands for the date of production this icon stands for the maximum driving speed this icon stands for the maximum slope to drive on thi...

Page 13: ...de additional information which might be good to know Please take notice if this information Before using the wheelchair you should read this manual to get familiar with this product Make sure the loc...

Page 14: ...guarantee does not apply to components susceptible to wear such as bearings cables carbon brushes circuit breakers covers footplates light bulbs pads side guards upholsteries wheels and similar parts...

Page 15: ...safety operation instructions inspection and maintenance instructions and intended use which described in this manual 8 Intended environment The Morgan M Versus MGNM VRS powered wheelchair is not rest...

Page 16: ...filled tires large max 240 Kpa 35 PSI 2 4 bar 10 The wheelchair 10 1 Chassis The chassis is the base of the wheelchair It contains wheels drive motors batteries and electronics The steel parts of the...

Page 17: ...re you can have a safe drive in the dark The red reflectors in the rear also make you visible for other people as well The lights fulfill the European requirements The additional LED indicators give o...

Page 18: ...nter point of gravity This results in a maximum stability of the wheelchair The compartment can hold maintenance free batteries up to 80Ah For the specification of the batteries see the chapter techni...

Page 19: ...box When pulling the battery out of the box do mind to not overstretch the cables This might lead to technical failure Before reconnecting the battery read the wiring instructions on the inside of th...

Page 20: ...s restricted Should the circuit breaker pop up you need to eliminate the cause first And then press down the circuit breaker You will be able to drive again 10 1 6 Seat lift Optional The seat lift is...

Page 21: ...seating position also the seat tilt will be blocked to gain maximum stability The seat height can be set to every height position by the user Be careful of driving in high seating position at slopes...

Page 22: ...seating elements Versus seat allows the adjustment of the seat and backrest angle to each user s exact needs In addition the various modular seating elements can be chosen within Versus seat system d...

Page 23: ...e in 3D mesh or water repellent substance The cushion is fixed with clips on the seat frame 10 2 3 Seat rail On each side of the seat frame there is a rail to mount different accessories to the wheelc...

Page 24: ...angle the driving speed will be reduced This is to reduce the risk of danger whilst driving at high speed Always drive carefully on slopes The angle of the slope has great influence on the total stab...

Page 25: ...izes in lengths and widths to give the users maximum support and comfort The cloth is available in 3D mesh or breathing but waterproof cloth 10 2 6 Backrest Tool Adjustable recline backrest The backre...

Page 26: ...h quick release and lock lever action The mechanical recline setting has the same dynamic angle setting as the power recline system Power recline backrest Optional The power recline backrest can be se...

Page 27: ...pth and position Different upholsteries are available for good support and comfort The armrest can be detached from the seat frame to allow for side transfer T bar armrest When reclining always check...

Page 28: ...rest is adjustable in height depth and can hold different sizes of armpad The design is made to be flipped up backwards for easy side transfer in and out of the wheelchair Its open design allows to mo...

Page 29: ...nt knee angle and footplate angle left and right side are independent The footplates can be flipped up sideways for easy transfer The legrest can be swing out sideways and have a quick release mountin...

Page 30: ...after unlocking to enable a barrier free entrance or exit from the seat If the legrest is stretched over a certain angle the driving speed will automatically be reduced for safety reasons When stretc...

Page 31: ...ettings As an accessory a rail can be mounted to move the headrest out of center The headrest mount has been designed to easily hold other types of headrests if required Lectus headrest Contoured head...

Page 32: ...gle The soft pads offer good and comfortable support 10 2 12 Positioning belt optional For positioning several types of belts are available Positioning belts shall not be used as a car safety belt Ver...

Page 33: ...you to sit close to access a table 10 3 2 Tray table control Optional Tray table control driving position Tray table control flipped up The desktop control enables the user to have a table with a cent...

Page 34: ...the left or right side of the back plate 10 4 Other optional accessories Item Figure Introduction Side support wedges The support wedges can be mounted directly between the backrest panel and cushion...

Page 35: ...hin control is used Lectus Headrest Suitable for wheelchair users with good head control and can provide basic head support Contoured Headrest Suitable for users who require more head and neck support...

Page 36: ...can either increase the tension load or reduce the tension of the spring Increasing the tension on the spring the wheelchair suspension becomes stiffer This increases the mechanical traction and impro...

Page 37: ...space to test the result of the setting To soft settings of the spring will result in a very spongy behavior of the chassis The control of the wheelchair will be bad Avoid soft settings If the springs...

Page 38: ...you optimum support and comfort 11 2 1 Seat depth To adjust the seat depth we move the backrest frame forward or backward Please take the following steps Step 1 Loosen the 4 bolts on each side of the...

Page 39: ...notice the following steps to change the seat width Step 1 Take off the side seat panels by loosening the top bolts B first Step2 Loosen the bolts C of the center cover and remove it Step 3 Take off...

Page 40: ...d holes again then tighten the end bolts to fix that side of the seat Step 6 Repeat step 3 but this time on the another side Step 7 After setting the right width place back the center seat panel and t...

Page 41: ...t we loosen the bolts A and adjust the both side panel into the right width setting which is equal to the backrest frame width adjustment Backrest mounting bracket Step 2 Place the backrest mounting b...

Page 42: ...T bar armrest Step 1 Loosen the lever knob A and lift the T bar armrest into the right position Step 2 Re tighten the lever knob Now the height is set and secured Flip up armrest Step 1 Loosen the bol...

Page 43: ...rmrest position Step 2 Loosen the two bolts D using a 3mm Allan Key for armrest depth Step 3 Move the T bar armrest or armpad into the required position Step 4 Re tighten all the bolts and the setting...

Page 44: ...might suddenly start to slide down If the user has his or her foot on the footplate this sudden movement might cause a shock reaction It is best to hold the footplate with one hand and loosen the bol...

Page 45: ...rest wil be fixed in the selected angle The legrest angle can optionally be power adjusted Please refer to Chapter 16 for how to control the powered legrest 11 2 8 Footplate angle The footplate angle...

Page 46: ...t rail take the following steps Step 1 Loosen the four bolts M using a 5mm Allan Key Step 2 Move the hip support into the required position Step 3 Tighten the four bolts the setting is now fixed 11 2...

Page 47: ...ion is fixed Step 4 Put the covers back on to the friction joints If you loosen up the bolts too much the hip support might start to suddenly move This might cause a little shock reaction on the user...

Page 48: ...and depth adjustment To set the height depth and angle take the following steps Step 1 Remove the rubber covers D from the headrest joints Step 2 Loosen the bolts E until the headrest start to move St...

Page 49: ...racket can be moved Step 2 Move the bracket in the required position Step 3 Fasten all the bolts Make sure the brackets are tightening properly to avoid sliding of the seat belt along the seat rail A...

Page 50: ...the side control follow the next steps Step 1 Loosen the bolts V using a 5mm Allan key Step 2 Move the bracket into the required depth position Step 3 Fasten the bolts again 11 5 2 Height adjustment...

Page 51: ...batteries Whilst charging the batteries the driving of the wheelchair is automatically blocked 12 2 Joystick The primary function of the joystick is to control the speed and direction of the wheelchai...

Page 52: ...t empty and need to be charged Beside the color you also have different LED lighting modes LED s Steady This indicates that all is well LED s Flashing Slowly The control system is functioning correctl...

Page 53: ...ndoor and outdoor profile 12 3 4 Clock main screen The clock displays the current time in a numeric format The clock is user adjustable Adjustable options are Visibility whether the clock is displayed...

Page 54: ...eat then this orange symbol will be displayed If the driving is stopped by an inhibitor the bunny will flash in red 12 3 8 Set functions main screen Displays the sections of the chair currently select...

Page 55: ...essage screen main screen The joystick module displays warning icons and informational messages in a dedicated message window 12 3 10 1 Restart message This icon is show when the system to be restarte...

Page 56: ...message disappears 12 3 10 5 E stop message If the External Profile Switch is activated during drive or actuator operation this symbol will be displayed 12 3 10 6 Error codes If something is wrong wi...

Page 57: ...ntended use during storage or parking Lock options The control system of the wheelchair can be locked in two ways By using a button sequence on the keypad or with a physical key This key can be ordere...

Page 58: ...l system beeps Release the joystick there will be a long beep The wheelchair is now unlocked Locking the wheelchair by using a physical key Locking key To lock the wheelchair with the key lock Insert...

Page 59: ...emergency If you do you may shorten the life of the wheelchair drive components 12 4 2 Horn button The horn will sound while this button is depressed 12 4 3 Speed decrease increase button This button...

Page 60: ...the button again to turn them off When activated the hazard LED and the indicator LEDs will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators 12 4 7 Lights button and LED This button activates and de ac...

Page 61: ...n Emergency Stop Switch function 12 5 2 External on off switch jack This allows the user to turn the control system on and off using an external device such as a buddy button 12 6 R net Connectors To...

Page 62: ...nge the Timer will be displayed whilst the system checks itself and then the re start icon will be displayed Switch the control system off and on again to operate 12 7 Joystick If the communication is...

Page 63: ...e in that direction The secondary purpose of the joystick is to navigate through men menu of the wheelchair By moving the joystick forward or backward you can scroll up or down through the menu by mov...

Page 64: ...ront and rear of the chassis to arrange a low center point of gravity Both batteries are easily accessible for maintenance or replacement Position of the front maintenance free batteries Position of t...

Page 65: ...ical components and shall be treated as such In case of removal one shall treat the batteries as chemical waist The batteries need to be disposed according to the local regulations for chemical waist...

Page 66: ...entilated areas Note that no other persons or animals are in the direct contact zone of the wheelchair when using it This is for both driving and using the high low Because the wheelchair is a very po...

Page 67: ...ause the dimensions will vary from the standard seat This has to be checked by watching these parts when activating the high low The seat or any other mounted parts do not touch the wheelchair carrier...

Page 68: ...dy parts is possible when the control unit is being turned upside down When adjusting the seat while the user is sitting in the chair please note that no body parts are in the direct zone of the movin...

Page 69: ...6 Precautions to prevent dangerous situations In order to prevent dangerous situations please take note of the following precautions Only charge the battery in well ventilated areas Only drive at slo...

Page 70: ...e on slopes driving on downhill slopes Driving on downhill slopes must always be done at a low speed and with great care Avoid sudden braking abrupt avoidance maneuvers and never maintain a speed high...

Page 71: ...gravel sand ice or snow you should drive with extra care and attention When driving on downhill you can use the tilt if build in to create a more stable seating position for yourself Never drive down...

Page 72: ...n slopes bigger than 6 This might result into uncontrollable behavior of the wheelchair This can lead to material or personal damage Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 The position of the sea...

Page 73: ...s slopes bigger than 6 This might result into uncontrollable behavior of the wheelchair This can lead to material or personal damage Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 When driving on sideway...

Page 74: ...down of a higher surface like pavement always be aware of the sudden forward movement of your wheelchair when driving down of it If your wheelchair has powered seat tilt you can use the seat tilt for...

Page 75: ...ior try to drive slowly to a safe place turn off your wheelchair and try to extinguish the radiation source When it is unavoidable to use the wheelchair under these circumstances be prepared for any u...

Page 76: ...tem is mounted right and that the joystick position is correct The hand or limb you use to operate the joystick should be supported for example by the wheelchair armrest Do not use the joystick as the...

Page 77: ...little concentration to control the wheelchair which is especially useful if you are inexperienced One popular technique is to simply point the joystick in the direction you want to go The wheelchair...

Page 78: ...control them by using the menu on the joystick module To enter the seat function menu push the button Mode on the joystick module You will leave the drive mode Screen example of the seat function men...

Page 79: ...u will see is the powered seat function screen If you push the mode button once more you will enter the blue tooth screen Now the joystick becomes the mouse for using the PC or laptop For further info...

Page 80: ...ctronics switched on will result a large resistance whilst pushing in freewheel mode Always make sure that when positioned on slopes the brakes are attached no Freewheel If the wheelchair is in freewh...

Page 81: ...s also reduced by the number of times you charge and discharge the batteries Normally the amount of cycles is between 300 and 700 times To make your maintenance free batteries last longer do not allow...

Page 82: ...o drive the wheelchair but only for a short distance If the batteries reach a level where they cannot supply enough energy to control the wheelchair is a save way The wheelchair will stop and give an...

Page 83: ...in 8 hours For more detailed information about the charger and its functions we refer to the manual which comes with the charger Charger can be supplied by your local dealer In some occasions putting...

Page 84: ...supplier will inform you about the functionality of that charger and will also make sure the charger comes with a user manual Be sure that the charger plug is pushed fully in position You will not be...

Page 85: ...chair has two brackets on the front end and two brackets on each rear side of the chassis The brackets are indicated with a sticker These anchoring point shall be used to connect the tie down belt to...

Page 86: ...sengers inside the vehicle while driving Not using a car safety belt while sitting in a wheelchair might lead to serious injuries in case of an accident Although the wheelchair is designed and tested...

Page 87: ...harness or postural supports lap straps lap belts should not be used or relied on for occupant restraint in a moving vehicle regardless if labelled ISO 7176 19 SAE J2249 or any other Use a vehicle an...

Page 88: ...ngles according to the wheelchair user The angle for the pelvis part 2 of the safety belt must be in angle of 30 75 with the horizontal plane See picture below Also the side angle should stay between...

Page 89: ...ithin the preferred zone is desirable belt restraints should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts such as the wheelchair armrests or wheels along with an illustration simil...

Page 90: ...tation with the ATD anthropomorphic test device restrained by both pelvic and upper torso belts Both pelvic and upper torso belts should be used to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts wit...

Page 91: ...bound of an impact this to reduce the risk of a whiplash Recommended position of the backrest legrest and headrest Alterations or substitutions should not be made to the wheelchair securement points o...

Page 92: ...rline may provide When transported by air the wheelchair will be put with other goods in a confined space Therefore it is important to take preventive action to minimize transport damage to the wheelc...

Page 93: ...n makes it much easier to lock down the wheelchair for occupied transportation It can be used also for wheelchair users who want to drive the car by themselves The system is self locking and can be re...

Page 94: ...as created a special kit for Morgan M Versus MGNM VRS chassis which included the special Dahl nut plates and the spacers for the battery box of Morgan M Versus MGNM VRS to level the battery This kit i...

Page 95: ...the inside of the battery box 2 Place two plastic spacers Dahl part no 501910 in the battery box just like the drawing in the above The best is to fix them with some double sided tape 3 Take the 2 mm...

Page 96: ...ts 7 The five Torx bolts shall be tightened with a torque wrench to the preset torque of 16 18 Nm 8 Place the batteries back into the chassis and connect them to the electronics Now the Morgan M Versu...

Page 97: ...They will get the right support and information from Dahl Engineering how to mount the docking station in to the designated vehicle Content of DAHL DOCKING STATION MK II Art no 501750 The Dahl Dockin...

Page 98: ...91 Content of DAHL VARIODOCK Art no 503600 Dahl Docking Station MK II function description...

Page 99: ...on the floor 19 3 2 Locking procedure Drive the wheelchair slowly into the vehicle and make sure you centre your wheelchair in the middle of the docking module If well positioned the locking system wi...

Page 100: ...Manually unlocking in case of electric failure or accident Dahl Engineering offers two docking stations the Mk ll and a new power height adjustable called Dahl VarioDock Please also refer to Dahl If...

Page 101: ...Dahl VarioDock Right To unlock the docking station manually the red lever needs to be pulled to the other side as shown by the arrow in the photo above This retracts the locking bolt manually so the...

Page 102: ...984 We advise you to use a similar system or a system that is equally specified It is very important to use the safety belt in the right angles according to the wheelchair user The angle for the pelvi...

Page 103: ...96 The shoulder part 1 of the safety belt should be positioned according to the figure below Shoulder safety belt positioning...

Page 104: ...ve a steeper greater angle within the preferred zone is desirable belt restraints should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts such as the wheelchair armrests or wheels alon...

Page 105: ...tation with the ATD anthropomorphic test device restrained by both pelvic and upper torso belts Both pelvic and upper torso belts should be used to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts wit...

Page 106: ...ance free batteries During normal use the batteries must be charged every day It is most convenient to make it a daily practice to charge the wheelchair during the night Danger When using wheelchair w...

Page 107: ...20 2 Short term storage For the charging process to produce a battery with good capacity the temperature in the storage room should not be lower than 5 degrees If it is stored at a temperature below 5...

Page 108: ...this keeps the room drier If the wheelchair is fitted with acid batteries the acid level should be checked regularly If the wheelchair is fitted with gel batteries the liquid level does not need to b...

Page 109: ...to an increased risk of accident All alterations to and interventions in the wheelchair s vital systems must be performed by an authorized service engineer In case of doubt always contact an authorize...

Page 110: ...it is recommended to let your authorized supplier repair eventual tire punctures First lift the wheelchair so that the punctured tire is free from the ground The middle wheel tires can be taken off b...

Page 111: ...by Karma For severe soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish contact Karma or your local authorized supplier for information 20 6 1 Upholstery cloth air mesh For normal cleaning wash...

Page 112: ...mild detergent and hand warm water Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners 20 7 Brake release freewheel mode Check regularly approximately once a mo...

Page 113: ...is will result in a short that can cause burns to you and damage the battery Most batteries are not sold with instructions However warnings are frequently noted on top of the batteries Read them caref...

Page 114: ...h the front cover and lift it off Step 2 remove the screws B of the front battery plate and then detach it Step 3 unfasten the fixing straps C of the battery box Then hold the battery and slightly pul...

Page 115: ...d then place the battery into the front of the battery box Step 6 fasten the fixing straps and then mount back the front battery plate Step 7 place the front cover back and secure it with the bolts Al...

Page 116: ...ve the bolts F of the rear cover in the rear of the wheelchair Detach the rear cover and lift it off Step 2 disconnect the connectors G of the rear light direction light assembly Step 3 remove the scr...

Page 117: ...m the positive and negative poles Step 5 take the new battery and then connect the cables on to the positive and negative poles Step 6 connect the cables to the main power cable and then place the bat...

Page 118: ...disposal of batteries may also cause injury to unsuspecting others that come in contact with them If you come in contact with fluids or corroded powder from a battery rinse with water and contact a ph...

Page 119: ...gly recommend you contact your local authorized supplier to take care of the disposal of your wheelchair Batteries are classified as chemical waist and need to be disposed according to the local regul...

Page 120: ...ng mode has been activated Restart wheelchair using the on off button The wheelchair stops whist being driven A cable connection of the R net system has come loose Check all R net connections and rest...

Page 121: ...r s electrical system Switch off the wheelchair and leave it off for a few minutes Then restart the wheelchair If the fault persists you must switch off the wheelchair and contact your service contact...

Page 122: ...115 24 Technical specifications...

Page 123: ...1260 minimum turning radius mm 700 obstacle climb mm 75 static stability downhill 12 uphill 20 sideways 15 dynamic stability uphill 6 downhill 6 sideways 6 breaking distance from max speed mm 2900 Sea...

Page 124: ...lopment Every day we design new accessories to improve the flexibility of our products Contact your local authorized Karma supplier for more information on the accessories which are available for your...

Page 125: ...118 NOTES...

Page 126: ...s needs and desires in mind When it comes to user experiences we strive to be more caring empathetic and approachable Through our dedication and our mindfulness we look forward to bringing more confid...

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