Karma S-Ergo 100 Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Manual Wheelchair Owner s Manual S Ergo 100 Series S Ergo 105 KM 1500 4 S Ergo 115 KM 1510 3 S Ergo 106 KM 1501 3 S Ergo 125 KM 1520 3...

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Page 3: ...ou are the attendant DO pay attention to 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 uphols...

Page 4: ...centre of gravity and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards The back should only be folded for storage or transport of the wheelchair DO NOT hang anything on the back joint that could cause the ba...

Page 5: ...rized KARMA dealer for service If all else fails contact KARMA directly via our website or give us a call and we can refer you to your new service provider CE MARKING This wheelchair complies with the...

Page 6: ...5 2 11 Avoid General Misuse 5 2 12 Labeling 6 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 7 3 1 Intended Use 7 3 2 S Ergo 105 with 24 Rear Wheel Parts Description 8 3 3 S Ergo 105 with 14 Rear Wheel Parts Description 9 3 4...

Page 7: ...Option 26 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 27 5 1 Daily Check 27 5 2 Regular Maintenance Record 28 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 30 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 32 7 1Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair 32 8 SPECIF...

Page 8: ...SUGGESTION Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good condition 1 4 This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the warranty 1 5 If someone else uses the wheelchair...

Page 9: ...ents we still recommend you not to across a slope in any direction greater than 7 degrees If your daily activities have to across slopes we suggest you purchase and install anti tippers to increase th...

Page 10: ...3 attendant places one foot on the following step and repeat the operation See below Figure 2 5 2 Never go down steps forwards 2 5 3 Never use an escalator for transport use an elevator...

Page 11: ...heelchair 2 7 3 Never carry more than one passenger KARMA wheelchairs are limited to one user 2 7 4 Use caution to assure your clothing doesn t get tangled with the wheels 2 7 5 When the user is opear...

Page 12: ...caused by improper operation of the wheelchair 2 11 Avoid General Misuse 2 11 1 Please note that our Owner s Manual contains a number of cautions any vehicle can cause injury if misused use within our...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...heels 3 1 4 It has pneumatic tyres for traction and comfort It also has an extremely durable aluminum alloy frame with tough accessories and does not suffer in dramatic extremes of temperature neither...

Page 15: ...5 with 24 Rear Wheel Parts Description 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 5 Calf Strap 6 Footplate 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Attendant Brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross Bar 11 Rear...

Page 16: ...5 with 14 Rear Wheel Parts Description 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 5 Calf Strap 6 Footplate 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Attendant Brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross Bar 11 Rear...

Page 17: ...heel Parts Description Swing away footrest 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 5 Calf Strap 6 Footplate 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Attendant Brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross bar 11 C...

Page 18: ...heel Parts Description Swing away footrest 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 5 Footrest 6 Calf Strap 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Attendant Brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross bar 11 Re...

Page 19: ...2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 5 Calf Strap 6 Footplate 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Attendant Brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross Bar 11 Rear Wheel 12 Caster 13 Rigidifying Push bar Lateral Suppo...

Page 20: ...3 footrest 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 5 Seat Upholstery 6 Footplate 7 Footrest 8 Calf Strap 9 Backrest Upholstery 10 Attendant Brake 11 Cross Frame Cross bar 12 Rear Wheels 13 Caster...

Page 21: ...eat is fully lowered Make sure the frame is firmly seated in its holder See Figure 4 3 4 1 1 4 Push down the joint of the rigidifying push bar and you can hear a sound For S 106 see Figure 4 4 4 1 1 5...

Page 22: ...ends See Figure 4 10 4 1 2 4 Fold down the backrest by pressing the back joints See Figure 4 11 4 1 2 5 Folding is now completed 4 1 3 Flip Back Armrest for S Ergo 125 4 1 3 1 You may flip back the a...

Page 23: ...r is occupied even it is installed with anti tippers 4 1 6 Adjust Footplate Height 4 1 6 1 To adjust footplate height use the KARMA tool provided to loosen the bolt at the side of the footrest arm 4 1...

Page 24: ...4 21 22 4 1 7 4 Turn the release lever to its original position and make the release pin go into the desired holes See Figure 4 23 Figure 4 19 Figure 4 20 Figure 4 21 Figure 4 22 Figure 4 23 4 2 Tran...

Page 25: ...ll or if not it must be firmly held by an attendant 4 2 2 3 Engage both hand brakes The brake handle must be pulled up and flipped back to the fixed position specifically by S Ergo 115 and S Ergo 125...

Page 26: ...ly on the footplates and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way and so cannot get caught in the wheels See Figure 4 30 4 3 1 3 Always use both hands on the push handles to control the wheelchai...

Page 27: ...and will not slip off Make sure the handgrips are secure and cannot slip off 4 3 2 2 Release both brakes 4 3 2 3 Grasp both push handles firmly 4 3 2 4 Put your stronger foot on the relevant tipping l...

Page 28: ...to keep pushing until the obstacle is mounted CAUTION This method should only be attempted by people experienced in wheelchair use Strong arms are also necessary It is always better to have the help o...

Page 29: ...ently lower the rear wheels onto the road Be prepared to control the weight as it descends and ensure that the back wheels touch ground at the same time 4 3 4 2 3 Tilt the wheelchair back slightly and...

Page 30: ...or detachable parts ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK Straighten legs to lift the wheelchair Carefully carry it up or down steps be aware of how you place your feet do not cross them an...

Page 31: ...icates the position of the fixing points for the tie down restraints on the wheelchair 4 5 1 3 An occupant restraint system using both a pelvic belt and harness must also be fastened to the transport...

Page 32: ...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 4 5 5 Fitting seat beat 4 5 5 1...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...ssive 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 with tyres when rolling Pivot points...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...all KARMA manual wheelchairs I V Pole Holder Height adjusts from 130 cm 51 to 200 cm 78 Attaches to all KARMA manual wheelchairs Oxygen Tank Holder Standard size attaches to the back of wheelchairs At...

Page 38: ...Safety Belt Attaches to all KARMA manual wheelchairs Headrest Attaches to all KARMA manual wheelchairs CAUTION Attaching accessories may alter the overall stability and center of gravity of the chair...

Page 39: ...Check that the rear wheels are equally spaced from the seat frame 2 Sluggish Turn or Performance Check the tyres for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and bolts 3 Caster Flutter Wobble C...

Page 40: ...Overall height mm in 905 35 6 in Seat width mm in 407 16 in 457 18 in 507 20 in 407 16 in 457 18 in 507 20 in Seat depth mm in 432 17 in Seat height mm in 510 20 in Back height mm in 410 16 in Armrest...

Page 41: ...6 in 460 18 in 410 16 in Seat depth mm in 432 17 in Seat height mm in 510 20 in Back height mm in 410 16 in 410 16 in 419 16 5 in Armrest height mm in 200 7 9 in Calf length mm in 310 400 12 2 in 15 7...

Page 42: ...height mm in 905 35 6 in Seat width mm in 407 16 in 457 18 in 507 20 in 407 16 in 457 18 in 507 20 in Seat depth mm in 432 17 in Seat height mm in 510 20 in Back height mm in 410 16 in Armrest height...

Page 43: ...ard Front wheels locked NA NA Front wheels unlocked 17 3 NA Rear Rear wheels locked 10 8 NA Rear wheels unlocked 18 1 NA Anti tip devices 13 7 NA Sideways Left 17 3 NA Right NA NA The degree tolerance...

Page 44: ...al Recyclable 9 2 1 There are many organizations in many countries you can find on the Internet that will accept used goods for charity Please search the Internet to help less fortunate individuals an...

Page 45: ...not following operation guidelines 10 2 2 5 Installation or use of parts not manufactured by KARMA 10 2 2 6 Damage resulting from use in unsuitable environments 10 2 2 7 Any addition modification or...

Page 46: ...anty Duration and Parts Covered by the Warranty Please contact your local dealer 10 2 7 Transfer of Warranty Rights If you purchase a second hand KARMA wheelchair while it is still with in the warrant...

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