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Step 3: 

To adjust the angle of legrest, pull on the lever located underneath 
the seat whilst pulling legrest upwards or pushing down.  Release 
lever once desired angle has been achieved to lock legrest securely 
into place.

To adjust the height of the legrest undo bolt located above footplate, pull or push the 
bar until desired length is achieved, line two holes up and replace bolt and tighten.

3.5

ADJUSTING THE BACK HEIGHT

Where to adjust the backcane height 

When looking at the rear of the
wheelchair, where the round 
backcane tubes meet and enter 
the square tubes of the frame, 
three bolts are visible. By removing

  these bolts it is possible to adjust 

the height of the back.

Adjusting the back height

Step 1:

Remove the two top bolts on each side of the backcanes (see arrow 
A in fig 3.5 above) - 4 bolts in total

One pair of identical 5mm allen key head bolts are positioned closely 
together and towards the top of the square frame tubing. These run 
through both the frame and the backcanes. They are attached with a 
nut and spaced with small washers.

Step 2:

Remove the lower bolt on each cane if necessary (see arrow B in 
see fig. 3.5 above) - 2 bolts in total

A third bolt is attached through the rear of the swingaway armrests 
and the square frame tube.  

This bolt is located directly below the bolts described in Step 1. It is 
above and unrelated to the axle block and bolts that attach the wheel 
to the frame.

*Only when the 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 wheel off.

3.2.2

To attach the rear wheel

Step 1:

Ensure that the brake is in the OFF position.

Step 2:

Take up the assembled wheel and axle and press the button in the 
centre of the axle.  This retract the ball bearings that will allow you 
to push the axle into the wheel bracket that is located on the lower 
rear frame of the wheelchair.

Step 3:

Remove your thumb from the button on the axle, the ball bearings 
should now be visible protruding from the axle at the back of the

 

wheel bracket.  The wheel should now be secured safely in the frame.

3.3

FITTING AND ADJUSTING A  STUMP  SUPPORT

Step 1: 

Remove the standard footrest by pulling 
the release lever and rotate the footrest 
until it faces outwards.  Lift and remove.

Step 2: 

Locate the stump support onto the 
frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the 
side of the frame) and rotate it inwards 
until the support locks into place.

Step 3: 

To adjust the height, undo the bolt located on the bar underneath the 
stump support, lift the support until the desired height is achieved, 
replace the bolt and tighten.

3.4

FITTING AND ADJUSTING AN  ELEVATING  LEGREST

Step 1: 

Remove the standard footrest by pulling 
the release lever and rotate the footrest 
until it faces outwards.  Lift and remove.

Step 2: 

Locate the elevating legrest onto the 
frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the 
side of the frame) and rotate it inwards 
until the legrest locks into place.

Figure 3.3

Figure 3.4

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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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