Karma 8020 Self Propelling User Manual Download Page 2

A

Flip-back, heigh-adjustable armrest with desk-length arm pad

B

Push-to-lock brakes

C

70-degree legrests with calf strap

D

Plastic footplate

E

Height-adjustable backrest

F

Quick release, removable rear wheels

G

Anti-tippers

H

8” x 1” solid castor

I

Transit rear wheel

J

Rubber grip handles

SPECIFICATIONS

14”, 16”, 17” 18”, 20”, 22”

16”, 18”

Options: 

1” and 2” (+/-) 

customisation for 14”-

20” width frames

Transit 12.5”

Self Propel 24”

Options

: 22” x 20”

8” x 1” solid

Options:  

8” x 2” pneumatic

6” x 1” solid or pneumatic

Self Propel:   

Seat width + 9”

Transit: Seat width + 6” 

8.5” min

11.5” max

15.5”

Options: 

18.5” with 

upholstery extension

22” with extended back 

canes 

19”

Options: 

Customised 

configurations 16” - 21” 

32” (42” with 70-deg 

hangers) 

35”

Options: 

 38” with 22” 

back canes

Transit 13.5 kg

Self Propel 15.5 kg

(With all standard features)

14”-18” width frames 

130 kg

20”-22” width frames 

160 kg

Seat width

Seat depth

Rear wheel

Front castor

Seat to floor 

height

Back height

Armrest height

Overall width 

(when open)

Overall length

Overall height

User weight limit

Wheelchair weight

1.1

General

Only maintenance and service as described in this manual should be carried out.  Use 
only genuine replacement parts.

1.2

Using the KM8020 series 

Always make sure BOTH brakes are applied before getting into or out of the 
wheelchair.
Always take care when climbing kerbs or turning on slopes.
Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the wheelchair.
Never go down steps forward.
Never carry more than one passenger.

1.3

Notes for attendants and users

Do ensure that the brakes are always on when the wheelchair is not being pushed.
Always make sure that both of the user's feet are safely on the footplates and that 
their clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot catch in the wheel.
Always keep both hands on the push handles to control the wheelchair.
Always look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors or potholes.
Always avoid soft surfaces because the wheelchair may get bogged down.
Always be careful not to go too fast or turn quickly and try to achieve a smooth 
steady ride.

PLEASE keep in contact with the person in the wheelchair.  If you stop to look in 
shop windows or talk to people remember to turn the chair so that the person in 
the wheelchair does not have to turn.

NEVER put on the brakes too suddenly or too firmly as this may tip the user out of 
the wheelchair.

1.4

General Misuse

Please note that our USER GUIDE contains a number of cautions.  Any vehicle can 
cause injury if misused.  Use your wheelchair with reasonable care and within these 
guidelines and your safety will be ensured.

If used sensibly and carefully, your wheelchair will give you years of safe use.
Be aware that careless use endangers your own safety as well as that of others.
ALWAYS follow the road code when outdoors and also the guidelines written in this 
manual.

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Summary of Contents for 8020 Self Propelling

Page 1: ...Karma 8020 Self Propelling Wheelchair Karma 8520 Transit Wheelchair User Manual Freephone 0800 31 61 81 www alliedmedical co nz PO Box 302 250 North Harbour Auckland February 2008...

Page 2: ...slopes Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the wheelchair Never go down steps forward Never carry more than one passenger 1 3 Notes for attendants and users Do ensure that the bra...

Page 3: ...letely open and the seat rails are fully located in the retaining cups CAUTION When completing step 2 never put your fingers around the sides or under the chair as they can become trapped between the...

Page 4: ...ractor 2 1 3 Footrest Adjustments Footrest Removal and Refitting To remove the footrest push pull the release lever and rotate the footrest until it faces outwards To lift off pull upwards To refit lo...

Page 5: ...ensure that the front castors are in line with the rear wheels and pointing forwards and that the back of the wheelchair is secure against either a wall or firmly held by an attendant 2 2 2 Getting o...

Page 6: ...ce must be avoided Resting Note that the upholstery has been designed for comfort in general use Users that are susceptible to pressure sores should also use a pressure relief cushion 3 6 2 To remove...

Page 7: ...wheelchair by putting fingers under the middle of the seat at both front and rear grasp and give a sharp pull upwards until the wheelchair is nearly closed Step 4 Slide the back upholstery off the bac...

Page 8: ...he backcanes are already set relatively low will this bolt also have to be removed to adjust the backcane height A B Figure 3 5 Step 2 cont down the quick release mechanism see fig 3 2 Step 3 Pull the...

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