Karman S-Ergo 300 Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...S Ergo 300 series S Ergo 300G KM 3020 2 S Ergo 305 KM 3520 2...

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Page 3: ...avoid falling backwards DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people DO equip with ankle supports for disabled people DO clean both hands after oiling the wheelchair DO NOT overload the cha...

Page 4: ...service providers Customers should order parts through their dealer as well as all repairs and scheduled maintenance Customers should go to their dealership for all service needs to guarantee their wa...

Page 5: ...nals so as to ensure that you choose suitable products and use them correctly as well For safety reasons if there is any risk due to the user s movement in the wheelchair or other environmental factor...

Page 6: ...CONTENTS 1 PREFACE 1 2 SAFETY 2 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 6 4 OPERATION 8 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 20 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 22 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 8 SPECIFICATIONS 25 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 26 10 WA...

Page 7: ...s 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 a...

Page 8: ...uld cause it to seize up causing you to lose control or fall out of the chair Whenever possible utilize help from an assistant attendant while navigating inclines 2 4 Curbs Whenever possible get help...

Page 9: ...approve of any tie down systems Please transfer into seating approved by the automotive or other industry and wear a safety belt 2 9 Upholstery When cleaning the upholstery use warm water and a mild s...

Page 10: ...sibly and carefully Be aware that careless use endangers your own safety as well as that of others ALWAYS follow the Highway Code when outdoors and the guidelines written in this manual Do not let chi...

Page 11: ...5 2 13 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference...

Page 12: ...tal parts in normal use The casters have PU tires for greater durability pneumatic casters are available on request Rear wheels are 24 inches in diameter and solid PU tires are available on request Wh...

Page 13: ...7 3 2 Parts Description 1 Push Handle 2 Side Panel 3 Brake 4 Rear Wheel 5 Cross Brace Cross Bar 6 Caster 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Armrest 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Heel Loop 11 Footplate...

Page 14: ...into its coupling at 45 on either side Swing the footrest towards the middle until you hear it click into place See Figure 4 4 Flip the footplates down See Figure 4 5 Ready for action See Figure 4 6...

Page 15: ...le and rotate the footrest 45 to either side and remove it See Figure 4 9 Separate the hook and loop fabric of the seat s underside from the backrest upholstery See Figure 4 10 Pull up on the seat uph...

Page 16: ...by pressing the release lever located at the front base of the armrest After you press the release lever you can lift and rotate the armrest backwards See Figures 4 13 and 4 14 The height adjustable a...

Page 17: ...assembled to the frame of your wheelchair First ensure that the brake is in the OFF position Take up the assembled wheel and axle and depress the button in the center of the axle as above This retract...

Page 18: ...ootplate height use the Karma tool provided to loosen the bolt at the side of the footrest arm Adjust to required height and re tighten the screw and make sure the footplate is firm Then tighten the n...

Page 19: ...nge simultaneously We recommend you contact your Karma dealer and therapist as well as attach anti tippers Seat Height mm Front Caster Size inch Front Fork Position Wheels Size inch Wheels Bar Positio...

Page 20: ...ore stable to the user See Figure 4 23 CAUTION When you change rear wheels position the position of center of gravity will change simultaneously For further information we recommend you contact your K...

Page 21: ...ine 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 b...

Page 22: ...See Figure 4 30 Always avoid soft surfaces because the casters may get bogged down See Figure 4 31 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to achieve a smooth steady ride Befo...

Page 23: ...the person in the chair will feel unsafe Lower with a straight back keep your foot on the anti tipper and lower the chair slowly forwards softly to the ground 4 3 3 Tilting by the User Make sure your...

Page 24: ...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...

Page 25: ...ting by means of any removable detachable parts of wheelchair may result in injury to the user and or assistant or damage to the wheelchair ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK Straighten l...

Page 26: ...eels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced by a qualified technician A qualified technician can be found with an authorized distributor dealer CAUTION Vis...

Page 27: ...Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly FOOTRESTS Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are securely tightened Inspect the swing away footrest release lever for effective locki...

Page 28: ...al wheelchairs I V Pole Height adjusts from 130cm 51 to 200cm 78 Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Oxygen Holder Standard size attaches to the back of wheelchairs Attaches to all Karma manual w...

Page 29: ...se 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 cha...

Page 30: ...e Check that rear wheels are equally spaced from the seat frame 2 Sluggish Turn or Performance Check tires for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and bolts 3 Caster Flutter Wobble Check t...

Page 31: ...t mm 15 8 Armrest Height mm 8 7 10 6 Calf Length mm 16 3 19 3 Overall Collapsed Length mm 28 7 14 31 9 24 30 6 14 33 9 24 Overall Collapsed Width mm 12 6 14 13 24 12 6 14 13 24 Overall Collapsed Heigh...

Page 32: ...The items listed below are for reference only as local laws and regulations may vary Material Part Name Method Aluminum alloy Frame Recyclable Plastic Modular Components Recyclable Paper Owner s Manu...

Page 33: ...dise Authorization number issued by Karman and that the part in question is returned insured with freight prepaid to Karman within the period of warranty Labor charge incurred in the installation or r...

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