SOMA 215 Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Manual Wheelchair Owner s Manual SOMA 215 Series SM 250 5 ...

Page 2: ... 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 it with a new one when it becomes loose DO lubricate bearings regularly DO equip with anti tippers to avoid falling backwards DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people DO equip with ankle supports for disabled people DO clean both ...

Page 3: ...se parts authorized by Karma Use of parts that are not authorized by Karma will void your warranty Part numbers are listed on our bill of materials explosion drawings which we give to our authorized dealers and 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 guarant...

Page 4: ...r 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 suggest contacting your therapist or dealer as well as attaching anti tippers pelvic belt or other additional safety accessories When using the wheelchair ALWAYS follow the Highway Code or your local traffic regulations when outdoors and the guidelines...

Page 5: ... PARTS 6 3 1 Intended Use 6 3 2 Parts Description SM 250 5 Series With 14 20 7 4 OPERATION 7 4 1 Unfolding 7 4 2 Folding 8 4 3 Important DOs and DON Ts 9 4 4 Footplate Height 9 4 5 How to Use the Tipping Lever 10 4 6 Footrest Installation and Adjustment 10 4 7 Transporting and Storing 10 4 8 Transferring In 11 4 9 Transferring Out 12 4 10Attendant Pushing and Self propelled 13 4 11 Tilting by the ...

Page 6: ...6 OPTIONA AND ACCESSARIES 19 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 20 8 SPECIFICATIONS 21 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 22 9 1 Cleaning 22 9 2 Frame 22 9 3 Upholstery 22 9 4 Post Consumer Recycling 22 10 WARRANTY 23 10 1 Serial Number 23 10 2 Contents and Duration of Warranty 23 10 3 Items Not Covered by Warranty 23 10 4 Karma is Not Responsible for The Following Costs 24 10 5 The Responsibilities of the User 24 10 6 The Resp...

Page 7: ... use could lead the user to severe injury or death CAUTION Improper use could lead the user to severe injury and or damage to your wheelchair SUGGESTION Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good condition 1 4 This owner s manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the warranty 1 5 If someone else uses the wheelchair make sure that you give him or her this owner s ma...

Page 8: ...and 2 3 2 3 3 Avoid stopping on an incline it can potentially cause you to lose control of the chair 2 3 4 Do not use the brakes to slow down or stop the wheelchair this could cause it to seize up causing you to lose control or fall out of the chair 2 3 5 Whenever possible utilize help from an assistant attendant while negotiating inclines 2 4 Kerb Curbs 2 4 1 Whenever possible get help from an as...

Page 9: ...rossing streets Reflective tape on the chair and or your clothing will make you more visible to drivers 2 6 2 Avoid potholes and rough terrain that might cause the casters to become stuck See Figure 2 5 2 7 General 2 7 1 Always make sure BOTH brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair 2 7 2 Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair 2 7 3 Never carry more than ...

Page 10: ...mage 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 guidelines and with reasonable care and your safety will be increased Your wheelchair will give years of safe use if used sensibly and carefully Be aware that careless use endangers your own saf...

Page 11: ...5 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 12: ...attendant transit or by the user self propelled 3 1 2 These wheelchairs are suitable for users up to 100 kg in weight Hand brakes are provided for both rear wheels 3 1 3 The casters have PVC tyres tires for greater durability 3 1 4 Rear wheels are 20 inches in diameter and solid PU tyres tires 3 1 5 SM 250 5 series are equipped with 14 rear wheels ...

Page 13: ...rake 4 Rear Wheel 5 Cross Frame Cross Bar 6 Caster 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Armrest 9 Side Panel 10 Seat Upholstery 11 Tipping Lever 12 Footrest 13 Heel Loop 14 Footplate 4 OPERATION 4 1 Unfolding 4 1 1 Unfold the push handle See Figure 4 1 4 1 2 Holding the armrests pull outwards See Figure 4 2 ...

Page 14: ...chair and complete step 1 by pulling the nearest armrest towards you and pushing the other one away Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 3 1 Figure 4 3 2 Figure 4 3 3 CAUTION When completing step 2 never put your fingers around the sides or under the chair as they can be trapped between the seat and the frame See Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 4 2 Folding 4 2 1 Flip up the footplates See Figure 4 6 4 ...

Page 15: ... folding the wheelchair 4 3 Important DOs and DON Ts 4 3 1 DO Keep axles clean and lubricated with light oil or maintenance spray 4 3 2 DO Maintain correct tyre tire pressure if using pneumatic tyres tires 4 3 3 DO NOT Try to remove the wheels while the wheelchair is occupied even when using anti tippers 4 4 Footplate Height 4 4 1 To adjust footplate height use the Karma tool provided to loosen th...

Page 16: ...d hold the both push handles and push them downward by two hands simultaneously to lift the caster to overcome the obstacle See Figure 4 14 4 5 3 The tipping lever can be folded with foot if you do not use it See Figure 4 15 Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 Figure 4 15 Figure 4 16 4 6 Footrest Installation and Adjustment Install footrest 4 6 1 Loose screws by using 5mm Allen key which bundled in the tool b...

Page 17: ...om the wheelchair and get injured The suggested solution is to transfer the user from the wheelchair into a normal seat of the vehicle and to securely stow the wheelchair in a separate c ompartment 4 8 Transferring In 4 8 1 Engage both hand brakes 4 8 2 Swing the footplates up 4 8 3 The user lowers himself herself into the seat using the armrests for support 4 8 4 Turn the footplates back down so ...

Page 18: ...le and the other foot slightly apart and further back 4 9 7 Place your 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 out of the chair See Figure 4 13 When getting in and out of the wheelchair please use the hand brakes The hand brake is the lever a...

Page 19: ...Figure 4 15 Figure 4 16 Figure 4 17 4 10 4 Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces because the chair may tip over See Figure 4 18 4 10 5 Always avoid soft surfaces because the casters may get bogged down See Figure 4 19 4 10 6 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to achieve a smooth steady ride 4 10 7 Before crossing the tracks please stop completely and look both ways 4 ...

Page 20: ...with both hands and push down and forwards with the foot This will bring the chair onto the back wheels See Figure 4 20 CAUTION When a chair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on it s rear wheels and be easy to hold If it is tilted further back it will be difficult to hold and the person in the chair will feel unsafe Lower with a straight back keep your foot on the anti tipper and lower...

Page 21: ...eful that the anti tipper does not get caught on the curb causing the user to fall NEVER ALLOW THE CHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING DOWN A CURB 4 14 1 Position the chair so that the front casters are near the edge of the curb and make sure that the road is clear 4 14 2 Move the chair slowly and carefully forwards while tilting it back slightly Be ready to take the weight when the rear wheels cross...

Page 22: ...4 17 Push the chair forward until the rear wheels are touching the curb Then continuing the movement lift at the push handles while moving the chair forwards 4 18Going Up Curbs Backwards With an Attendant Please note for safety s sake we do not recommend using this method 4 19Up and Down Steps Stairs 4 19 1 Please note avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is available 4 20 2 Use ra...

Page 23: ...d 5 1 4 Check that the anti tippers wheels and frame are not damaged and are securely mounted 5 1 5 Before using the wheelchair make sure all nuts and bolts are tight Check all parts for damage or wear and have a qualified technician replace it if necessary Check all parts for proper adjustment 5 1 6 Inspect brakes for proper operation 5 1 7 The wheels and tyres tires should be checked periodicall...

Page 24: ...points free of wear and looseness Ⅴ Easy to engage Ⅴ Prevent chair from moving when engaged Ⅴ SEAT BACKREST Inspect for rips or sagging Ⅴ Inspect for loose or broken hardware Ⅴ CASTERS Inspect the casters for smooth rotation of the caster wheel and caster assembly Ⅴ Inspect the caster for wear in the bearings mountings and for tyre tire wear or damage Ⅴ REAR WHEELS Quick release axles lock properl...

Page 25: ...eels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced Failure to keep tires at the correct pressure will reduce the braking efficiency Never disassemble or modify the wheelchair frame structure Otherwise injury or damage may occur This will void the warranty 6 OPTIONA AND ACCESSARIES Multi Purpose Safety Belt Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Backrest Bag ...

Page 26: ... Check that rear wheels are equally spaced from the seat frame 2 Sluggish Turn or Performance Check tyres tires for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and bolts 3 Caster Flutter Wobble Check tyres tires for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and bolts Check caster bracket angle 4 Squeaks and Rattles Check for loose nuts and bolts 5 Looseness in Chair Check for loose nuts ...

Page 27: ...mm 450 Back height mm 390 Armrest height mm 220 Calf length mm 390 410 430 Backrest Angle X 12 Seat Angle X 5 Angle of footrest X 80 Maximum User Weight kg 100 kg Weight W O Accessories kg 10 9 kg 10 kg 10 9 kg 9 9 kg Total Weight kg 10 9 kg 10 kg 10 9 kg 9 9 kg Overall Length x Width x Heigh 950 600 860 930 620 860 950 558 860 930 570 860 Overall Collapsed x Width x Heigh 720 290 685 670 300 685 ...

Page 28: ...raveling and get caught in the rain we suggest you try to find shelter while waiting it out If you can t find shelter proceed to your destination 9 2 Frame Wipe with a damp cloth 9 3 Upholstery 9 3 1 When cleaning the upholstery use warm water and a mild soap 9 3 2 Upholstery cleaner foam can also be used but avoid other cleaning solvents 9 4 Post Consumer Recycling A post consumer recycling plan ...

Page 29: ...air will be provided free of charge if the problems are due to manufacturing or defective components within the warranty period a repair of this kind will hereafter be called warranty repair 10 2 2 Warranty repairs can be performed by authorized Karma wheelchair dealers only 10 2 3 Karma is not responsible for the transportation costs for repair and replacement 10 2 4 Replaced parts will be the pr...

Page 30: ...stand this owner s manual 10 6 The Responsibilities of the Dealer 10 6 1 Follow this owner s manual and educate user about product operation and basic maintenance 10 6 2 Verify whether or not conditions of warranty have been met 10 6 3 Provide relevant warranty information and recommendations for improvements 10 7 Stipulations Consumables such as tyre tires front casters seat cushions backrest cus...

Page 31: ...mber Date of Purchase Dealer s Data Name of the Store Phone Number and Address If you have any suggestions on how to improve our products please do not hesitate contacting your local dealer to let us know what you think of your wheelchair Thank you and enjoy ...

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