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Flexx HD/ Flexx Tall

(KM-8022 HD/KM-8522 HD/ KM-8022 TL/ KM-8522 TL)

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Page 1: ...User manual Flexx HD Flexx Tall KM 8022 HD KM 8522 HD KM 8022 TL KM 8522 TL...

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Page 3: ...t both feet are safely on the footrests and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way so that it cannot get caught in the wheels DO take care when traveling up or down or across inclines DO keep b...

Page 4: ...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 sudden stop the user could be thrown from the wheelchair and...

Page 5: ...e providers Customers should order parts through their dealer as well as all repairs and scheduled maintenance Customers should go to their dealer for all service needs to guarantee their warranty is...

Page 6: ...gle or double or other 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 therapi...

Page 7: ...Use 7 3 2 Flexx HD Flexx Tall Parts Description 8 4 OPERATION 9 4 1 Preparing For Use 9 4 2 Getting Into Your Wheelchair 11 4 3 Getting Out of Your Wheelchair 12 4 4 Rear Wheel Disassembly 12 4 5 Rear...

Page 8: ...s 25 4 21 General Use 26 4 22 Storage 27 4 23 Transportation 28 4 24 Fitting Seat Belt 30 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 31 5 1 Daily Check 31 5 2 Regular Maintenance Record 32 5 3 Adjustment Manual 34...

Page 9: ...in good condition 1 5 This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the warranty 1 6 If someone else uses the wheelchair make sure that you give him or her owner s manual for his o...

Page 10: ...3 Figure 2 4 2 2 3 3 Do not drive on 7 degrees of incline to avoid danger When negotiating inclines don t propel up to 5 degrees of inclines diagonally 2 2 3 4 Avoid stopping on an incline it can pot...

Page 11: ...guidelines written in this owner s manual 2 2 5 Streets 2 2 5 1 Always cross streets with great caution Reflective tape on the wheelchair and or your clothing will make you more visible to drivers 2...

Page 12: ...re than one passenger KARMA wheelchairs are limited to one user 2 3 5 Use caution to assure your clothing doesn t get tangled with the wheels 2 3 6 When the user is operating the wheelchair using the...

Page 13: ...exceeding maximum capacity can damage your wheelchair and cause malfunctions which leads to a safety hazard The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper operation of the wheelchair 2 7 Avoid...

Page 14: ...6 2 8 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference...

Page 15: ...for both rear wheels 3 1 6 It is a highly adjustable wheelchair and the detachable parts are easy to operate Please refer to Section 4 OPERATION and Section 5 3 Adjustment Manual for detail instructio...

Page 16: ...king Brake 5 Cross Brace Cross Bar 6 Caster 7 Rigidifying Push Bar Flexx HD only 8 Backrest Upholstery 9 Height Adjustable Armrest 10 Seat Upholstery 11 Swing Away Detachable Footrest 12 Heel Strap Fl...

Page 17: ...tructions for the assembly of Swing Away Detachable Footrests 4 1 2 1 Footrests are packaged in a carton See Figure 4 1 4 1 2 2 The items included are as show in the list below See Table 4 1 and Figur...

Page 18: ...armrests and pull outwards See Figure 4 7 4 1 3 2 Put your two hands on the seat pan and push down until the seat is fully lowered be careful not to get your fingers caught Make sure the frame is fir...

Page 19: ...3 Pull up the seat by holding the front and the back of the seat See Figure 4 14 4 1 4 4 Folding is now completed See Figure 4 15 4 1 4 5If the model No is KM 8522 the backrest tubes could be folded F...

Page 20: ...uctions as listed below 4 4 1 Ensure that the brake is in the unlocked position first 4 4 2 Support the weight of the chair with one hand by holding the push handle 4 4 3 Press the hub cover and pull...

Page 21: ...heelchair is occupied DO NOT try to remove the rear wheel even when anti tippers are equipped 4 6 Backrest Angle Adjustment To adjust the backrest angle follow the instruction as listed below and in S...

Page 22: ...ustment depends on the accessory equipped It can be 1 or 2 long 4 7 4 Insert the optional extension tubes See Figure 4 23 4 7 5 Tighten the screws to fix the extension tubes See Figure 4 24 Figure 4 2...

Page 23: ...2 cm 5 positions and the range of adjustment is 8 cm Before the user uses the armrest to release pressure or transfer please make sure that the armrest height is secured in the effective range When th...

Page 24: ...See Figure 4 33 and 4 34 4 10 Footrest Footrests can be swung away and be detached which makes transferring out easier Please follow below instructions to swing away and detach them 4 10 1 Unfasten th...

Page 25: ...40 SUGGESTION Please kindly be advised that the pelvic belt should be fitted tightly around the user s pelvis and be tightened until you can just get one finger through between the pelvic belt and th...

Page 26: ...lvic belt however please check if the edge of the pelvic belt is worn or torn before you use it Meanwhile please adjust the pelvic belt properly to fit the user If the pelvic belt is damaged please re...

Page 27: ...he caster adapter is 90 degrees to the ground 4 13 2 Once you adjust the seat height front caster rear wheel and the center of gravity position please make sure the caster adapter is 90 degrees to the...

Page 28: ...ice from your authorized dealer technician or qualified therapist if you want to replace a fork or castors or rear wheels 4 14 Anti Tippers Optional The main purpose of anti tippers is to prevent the...

Page 29: ...d when the backrest angle is set as greater than or equal to four degrees 4 15 TransferringIn 4 15 1 Engage both manual parking brakes 4 15 2 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side 4 15 3 L...

Page 30: ...the rear of the chair is against a wall or if not it must be firmly held by an attendant 4 16 2 4 Engage both hand brakes 4 16 2 5 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side 4 16 2 6 Slide for...

Page 31: ...ecure and cannot slip off 4 17 2 Release both brakes 4 17 3 Grasp both push handles firmly 4 17 4 Tell the person in the wheelchair that you are about to tilt the wheelchair backwards 4 17 5 Pull back...

Page 32: ...tilting it back slightly Be ready to take the weight when the rear wheels cross the kerb edge Ensure that both rear wheels touch the ground at the same time to avoid tipping the wheelchair 4 18 1 3 Ge...

Page 33: ...Kerbs Backwards With an Attendant Please note for safety s sake we do not recommend using this method 4 20 Going Up or Down Steps Stairs 4 20 1 Please note avoid flights of steps particularly if no ex...

Page 34: ...d soft surfaces because the casters may get bogged down See Figure 4 57 4 21 6 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to maintain a smooth and steady ride 4 21 7 Before cross...

Page 35: ...storage SUGGESTION Please store the wheelchair in a location where it is out of direct sunlight rain and dew For more details consult your KARMA dealer WARNING Don t put anything on the wheelchair whi...

Page 36: ...e does not provide the equivalent level of safety of a vehicle seating system WARNING As of this date the Flexx HD KM 8022 HD KM 8522 HD can NOT be used as seats in any vehicles That is KARMA recommen...

Page 37: ...stand the fastening system s usage and its weight limitations 4 23 1 5 See http www unwin safety com for more information CAUTION When transporting or lifting never hold on to attachments or accessori...

Page 38: ...itting the Front Restraint Fitting the Rear Restraint 4 24 Fitting Seat Belt 4 24 1 Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user 4 24 2 The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward facing...

Page 39: ...rs are not damaged and are securely attached 5 1 5 Check that the anti tippers wheels and frame are not damaged and are securely mounted 5 1 6 Before using the wheelchair make sure all nuts and bolts...

Page 40: ...egularly You should clean your wheelchair regularly Item Weekly Monthly GENERAL Wheelchair rolls straight no excessive drag or pull to one side FRAME CROSS BRACE Inspect frame structure for small crac...

Page 41: ...detaches and flips back properly FOOTRESTS Inspect the footplate height adjustment bolts are securely tightened Inspect the swing away footrest release lever for effective locking ANTI TIPPERS Check a...

Page 42: ...will reduce the braking efficiency 5 3 Adjustment Manual 5 3 1 Wheelbase Length Adjustment Seat Depth 16 Flexx HD only Align the axle plate with one of the three adjustment holes There are four posit...

Page 43: ...e position D or E 2 Active position with better handling is A or B See Figure 5 2 I Axle plate at A or B position Active position II Axle plate at C position Standard position Factory Setting III Axle...

Page 44: ...as Passive position E or F 2 Active position with better handling is B or C See Figure 5 3 I Axle plate at E or F position Active position II Axle plate at D position Standard position Factory Setting...

Page 45: ...y please set it as Passive position F 2 Active position with better handling is C or D See Figure 5 4 I Axle plate at C or D position Active position II Axle plate at E position Standard position Fact...

Page 46: ...seat height Seat Height Caster Size Caster Position Rear Wheel Caster Bracket Rear Wheel Position Seat Angle Anti Tipp er Position 533 21 8 24 6 6 6 1 4 11 6 1 16 5 7 502 20 7 8 24 7 6 5 1 3 12 6 1 17...

Page 47: ...14 4 0 457 18 6 14 1 5 WARNING Set the Flexx HD Flexx Tall at the positions specified in the above sections of 5 3 1 5 3 2 and 5 3 3 Anti tippers MUST be equipped to your wheelchair when the axle pla...

Page 48: ...nut B with washer D Repeat the above procedures on the other side of the chair WARNING Anti tippers MUST be equipped when the backrest angle is set as greater than or equal to four degrees 6 ACCESSORI...

Page 49: ...elchair Veers Right Left Check 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 tires...

Page 50: ...t kg 11 3 12 1 Handrim diameter mm 480 Horizontallocation of axle mm 10 Minimum turningradius mm 865 1020 Minimum turningradius without user mm 810 925 Pivot width mm 1320 1430 Staticstability downhil...

Page 51: ...theinstructions on theKarma website Product Model Flexx HD KM 8022 HD KM 8522 HD Nominal seat width mm 500 550 600 Caster xRear wheelsize in 7 x 14Q 8 x 14Q Maximum user weight kg 170 Overalllength wi...

Page 52: ...thedata in thetable by 1 cm 0 5 kg The actualproduct specifications may vary accordingtodifferent configurations Karmareserves theright tomodify information herein without further notice If you want...

Page 53: ...eat surfaceheight at front edge mm 460 530 Backrest angle X 11 Seat tobackrest angle X 96 Backrest height mm 430 510 Headrest height aboveseat mm N A Legto seat angle X 98 Footrest toseat distance mm...

Page 54: ...Horizontallocation of axle mm 70 Minimum turningradius mm 1025 1065 Minimum turningradius without user mm 900 930 Pivot width mm 1220 1260 Staticstability downhill X 16 Staticstability uphill X 11 8...

Page 55: ...rdingtodifferent configurations Karmareserves theright tomodify information herein without further notice If you want toknowmoreabout themeasurement methods ofwheelchair specifications please scan the...

Page 56: ...nment Always keep it dry and clean 9 1 2 Upholstery 9 1 2 1 When cleaning the upholstery use warm water and a mild soap 9 1 2 2 Upholstery cleaner foam can also be used Other cleaning solvents are exc...

Page 57: ...they can be repaired or replaced free of charge within the warranty period a repair of this kind will hereafter be called warranty maintenance 10 2 1 2 Frame and cross braces are warranted for a peri...

Page 58: ...install parts or accessories which are not manufactured or not approved by KARMA 10 2 2 6 Damage resulting from use in unsuitable environments 10 2 2 7 Damage resulting from any addition modification...

Page 59: ...3 Provide relevant warranty information and recommendations for improvements 10 2 5 Transfer of Warranty Rights If you purchase a second hand KARMA wheelchair while it is still within the warranty per...

Page 60: ...110404000086 Release Date Aug 2021 V 11...

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