SOMA SM-100.5 Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Manual Wheelchair Owner s Manual SM 100 5 Series SM 100 5 SM 150 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: ... 2 12 Labeling 5 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 5 3 1 Intended Use 5 3 2 Parts Description SM 100 5 Wit 22 Series 6 3 3 Parts Description SM 150 5 Wit 16 Series 7 4 OPERATION 7 4 1 Unfolding 7 4 2 Folding 8 4 3 Important DOs and DON Ts 8 4 4 Footplate Height 9 4 5 How to Use the Tipping Lever 9 4 6 Footrest Installation and Adjustment 10 4 7 Transporting and Storing 10 4 8 Transferring In 11 4 9 Transferrin...

Page 6: ...Check 16 5 2 Regular Maintenance Record 17 6 OPTIONA AND ACCESSARIES 19 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 8 SPECIFICATIONS 20 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 21 9 1 Cleaning 21 9 2 Frame 21 9 3 Upholstery 21 9 4 Post Consumer Recycling 21 10 WARRANTY 22 10 1 Serial Number 22 10 2 Contents and Duration of Warranty 22 10 3 Items Not Covered by Warranty 22 10 4 Karma is Not Responsible for The Following Costs 22 10 5 The Re...

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: ...ximum User Weight Limit Refer to Max User Weight in Section 8 SPECIFICATIONS Loads exceeding maximum capacity can damage your wheelchair and cause malfunctions yielding a safety hazard The warranty does not cover damage 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 mi...

Page 11: ...e guidelines written in this owner s manual 2 11 2 Do not let children stand or play on the wheelchair See Figure 2 7 2 12 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 3 1 Intended Use ...

Page 12: ... for both rear wheels 3 1 3 The casters have PU tyres tires for greater durability 3 1 4 Rear wheels are 22 inches in diameter and solid PU tyres tires 3 1 5 SM 100 5 series are equipped with 16 rear wheels 3 2 Parts Description SM 100 5 Series With 22 1 Push Handle 2 Attendant Brake 3 Parking Brake 4 Rear Wheel 5 Cross Frame Cross Bar 6 Caster 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Armrest 9 Side Panel 10 Seat ...

Page 13: ...push handle See Figure 4 1 for SM 150 5 4 1 2 Holding the armrests pull outwards See Figure 4 2 4 1 3 Pointing your fingers inward with the palm of your hand on the frame push down until the seat is fully lowered Make sure the frame is firmly seated in its holder See Figure 4 3 4 1 4 Swing the footplates down See Figure 4 4 4 1 5 Ready for action Alternatively you can stand at the side of the chai...

Page 14: ...er of its front and back edge See Figure 4 7 4 2 3 Press the two release levers on the backrest frame push handle tubes to fold the backrest down for compact storage and easy transport for SM 150 5 See Figure 4 8 4 2 4 Folding is now completed Figure 4 6 Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair 4 3 Important DOs and DON Ts 4 3 1 DO Keep ax...

Page 15: ... height is adjusted properly according to the user s calf length to reduce pressure on the body The footrest height must be more than 5cm See Figure 4 12 4 5 How to Use the Tipping Lever 4 5 1 Unfold the tipping lever with foot slightly See Figure 4 13 4 5 2 Step the tipping lever downward with foot and hold the both push handles and push them downward by two hands simultaneously to lift the caste...

Page 16: ...s consult your Karma dealer WARNING Do not put anything on the wheelchair while it is in storage Storing goods on a folded wheelchair will cause damage and is not covered by warranty See picture right WARNING The wheelchair cannot be used as seats in any vehicles That is KARMA recommends that users are NOT transported in any vehicle while seated in the wheelchair In the case of accident or a sudde...

Page 17: ...ufficiently to ensure that the casters are pointing forward i e in line 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 4 9 3 Engage both hand brakes 4 9 4 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side 4 9 5 Slide forwards on the seat 4 9 6 Place one foot ...

Page 18: ...otplates are flipped up for ease of entering or exiting See Figure 4 14 4 10Attendant Pushing and Self propelled 4 10 1 Ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being pushed See Figure 4 15 4 10 2 Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in the wheels See Figure 4 16 4 10 3 Always use ...

Page 19: ...e brakes too suddenly as this may tip the user out of the chair Figure 4 18 Figure 4 19 Figure 4 20 4 11 Tilting by the Attendant 4 11 1 Make sure both the user s feet are on the footplates and will not slip off Make sure the handgrips are secure and cannot slip off 4 11 2 Release both brakes 4 11 3 Grasp both push handles firmly 4 11 4 Put your stronger foot on the relevant tipping lever at the b...

Page 20: ...sary It is always better to have the help of an attendant Leaning backwards causes the casters to rise higher BUT it is much safer to lean forwards and stay balanced 4 13 Going Down Curbs Please note It is always better to avoid curbs where possible by using ramped curbs or slopes and this operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant 4 14 Going Down Curbs Forwards With an Attendant CAU...

Page 21: ...h ground at the same time 4 15 3 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 16 Going Up Curbs Please note This operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant and the best method is to go up curbs forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and is physically less demanding for ...

Page 22: ...how you place your feet do not cross them and trip yourself up 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 5 1 Daily Check Check the following items before traveling If you find anything abnormal visit your Karma wheelchair dealer for further 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 ...

Page 23: ...GGESTION Even if you do not use the vehicle for a long time the wheelchair should still be maintained regularly You should clean your wheelchair regularly to keep it beautiful and safe Item Weekly Monthly GENERAL Wheelchair rolls straight no excessive drag or pull to one side Ⅴ FRAME AND CROSS BARS Inspect frame structure for small cracks fissures Ⅴ Inspect for bent frame or cross bars Ⅴ BRAKES Do...

Page 24: ...pect the footplate height adjustment screws are securely tightened Ⅴ Inspect the swing away footrest release lever for effective locking Ⅴ TYRES TIRES Inspect for flat spots cracks and wear Ⅴ If pneumatic s check for proper inflation Ⅴ Check tyre tire tread depth is more than 1mm Ⅴ Check tyre tire pressure tyre tire pressures are located on the side of the tyre tire Ⅴ CAUTION As with any wheelchai...

Page 25: ...a wheelchair dealer Problem Checking Points and Corrective Action 1 Chair Veers Right Left Check tyres tires for correct and equal pressure Check caster bracket angle 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 eq...

Page 26: ...70 Overall Width 650 676 Overall Height 870 Total Weight 10 6 0 5 kg 11 3 0 5 kg 11 0 0 5 kg 11 7 0 5 kg Seat Width 400 450 Seat Depth 420 Seat Height 500 Backrest Height 380 Armrest Height 220 Calf Length 430 450 Overall Collapsed Length 930 970 930 970 Overall Collapsed Width 280 Overall Collapsed Height 870 730 Maximum User Weight 100 ...

Page 27: ...estination 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 should follow the Environmental Protection Administration s regulations The items listed below are for reference only as local laws and...

Page 28: ...epair 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 property of Karma 10 3 Items Not Covered by Warranty 10 3 1 Irregularities that do not affect function and safety of product 10 3 2 Damage resulting from normal wear and tear 10 3 3 Probl...

Page 29: ... 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 cushions etc are not covered by the warranty 10 8 Warranty Du...

Page 30: ...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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