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Karma KM-5000 recliner Series Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE .........................................................................1

2. SAFETY ............................................................................2

3. INTENDED USE & PARTS ...............................................6

4. OPERATION .....................................................................8

5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE...............................20

6. OPTION AND ACCESSARIES........................................22

7. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................24

8. SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................25

9. CLEANING & RECYCLING.............................................26

10. WARRANTY..................................................................27

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Summary of Contents for KM-5000 recliner Series

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Page 3: ... part z DO equip with anti tippers to avoid falling backwards z DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people z DO equip with heel loops for disabled people z DO be far away of flame it might injury user and damage the chair z DON T overload the chair under any circumstances z DON T hang anything heavy on the back of the chair that could cause the chair to become unstable particularly whe...

Page 4: ...all repairs and scheduled maintenance z Customers should go to their dealership for all service needs to guarantee their warranty is not nullified Always go to an authorized service provider Unauthorized repairs will nullify your warranty Procedures other than those described in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician They also have the service manual with a complete list of mainte...

Page 5: ...ore purchasing and using a Karma wheelchair please consult a qualified professional to ensure that you choose a suitable product and receive training in how to use it It may also be necessary to fit additional equipment to your wheelchair or change your wheelchairs set up Please consult your service provider iii ...

Page 6: ... CONTENTS 1 PREFACE 1 2 SAFETY 2 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 6 4 OPERATION 8 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 20 6 OPTION AND ACCESSARIES 22 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 8 SPECIFICATIONS 25 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 26 10 WARRANTY 27 ...

Page 7: ...to the parts marked with these symbols WARNING Improper use could lead to serious injury or death CAUTION Improper use could lead to serious injury and or damage to your wheelchair SUGGESTION Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good condition z This manual includes a repair and maintenance chart as well as details of your warranty z If someone else uses the wheelchair make sure tha...

Page 8: ...ould cause it to seize up or pull to on side causing you to lose control of the wheelchair Whenever possible navigate inclines with an attendant 2 4 Kerbs Curbs Whenever possible get help from an assistant attendant if you have assistance make sure that your chair is equipped with push handles Avoid hard impacts when descending a kerb curb A hard impact could adversely affect the chair Never try t...

Page 9: ...when getting in or out of the chair Never carry more than one passenger Karma wheelchairs are designed for one user Please make sure your clothing does not get caught in the rear wheels 2 8 Upholstery When cleaning the upholstery use warm water and a mild soap Upholstery cleaner foam can also be used but avoid other cleaning solvents 2 9 Anti tippers Please purchase anti tippers and always use the...

Page 10: ...lease note any vehicle can cause injury if used incorrectly This user guide contains a number of cautions Please follow these guidelines to increase your safety Please be aware that careless use endangers your own safety as well as that of others ALWAYS follow the Highway Code when outdoors and the guidelines written in this manual Your wheelchair will give years of safe use if used sensibly and c...

Page 11: ...2 12 Labelling Please carefully read all the labelling on the wheelchair before using it Please do not remove them and protect them for future reference 5 ...

Page 12: ...luminium alloy frame with tough accessories and does not suffer in dramatic extremes of temperature neither user nor attendant need touch metal parts in normal use z The castors casters have PU tyres tires for greater durability pneumatic castors casters are available on request z Spoked rear wheels are 24 inches in diameter with micro cellular tyres tires z When prescribing wheelchairs for use by...

Page 13: ...lining Lever 6 Armrest 7 Parking Brake 8 Rear Wheel 9 Anti Tip 10 Frame Cross bar 11 Castor Caster 12 Seat Upholstery 13 Swing away Elevating Footrest 14 Calf Pad 15 Footplate z 14 rear wheels are available z Figure 3 1 Self locking Ring Pin Figure 3 2 Reclining Gas Strut Figure 3 3 7 ...

Page 14: ...Figure 4 3 Flip the footplates down See Figure 4 4 Push down the lateral support mechanism See Figure 4 5 Ready for action See Figure 4 6 Alternatively you can stand at the side of the 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 4 Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 CAUTION When completing step 2 never put your fin...

Page 15: ...and disassemble the footrest See Figure 4 11 Release the lateral support mechanism See Figure 4 12 Disassemble the headrest See Figure 4 13 Pull up on the seat upholstery by holding it in the centre of its front and back edge See Figure 4 14 Folding is now completed See Figure 4 15 Figure 4 10 Figure 4 11 Figure 4 12 Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 Figure 4 15 CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers ca...

Page 16: ... Figure 3 2 4 1 3 2 Elevating footrest You can elevate the footrest directly and stop anywhere you desired See Figure 4 18 When you want to go down press the release lever See Figure 4 19 To adjust footplate height use the Karma tool provided to loosen the bolt at the side of the footrest arm Adjust to required height and re tighten See Figure 4 20 SUGGESTION Make sure that the footplate height is...

Page 17: ...irst ensure that the brake is in the OFF position Take up the assembled wheel and axle and depress the button in the centre of the axle as above This retracts 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 When you remove your thumb from the button on the axle the ball bearings should be visible protruding fro...

Page 18: ...ourth and fifth screws of both side of seat upholstery and insert the Safety Belt in between the fourth and fifth screw holes Figure 4 27 Keep the safety Belt in 45 deg for comfortable usage Figure 4 28 Put the seat upholstery back and tighten screws Figure 4 27 Figure 4 28 Adjusting length of seat belt Identify the require length of the belt Figure 4 29 Push the two part of belt through buckle to...

Page 19: ...n the belt to avoid the belt dropping into rear wheels during motion Maintenance The Safety Belt is made from 100 polyester fibre and the clasp is made from plastic It does not require any maintenance but should be inspected every month to ensure that the edges are not frayed and weekly to make sure that it correctly fits the user If there are any signs of deterioration please replace it immediate...

Page 20: ...lace one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a right angle and the other foot slightly apart and further back 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 Some people have to side transfer Flip back your armrest and make sure that the chair is near your final destination Prop up your bod...

Page 21: ...d down See Figure 4 39 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to achieve a smooth steady ride Before crossing the road please stop completely and look both ways Cross tracks or ruts at right angles to avoid your castors casters getting stuck Do not drive at full speed over the railroad tracks Please keep your hands and arms inside the wheelchair when going through doorway...

Page 22: ... chair will feel unsafe Lower with a straight back keep your foot on the anti tipper and lower the chair slowly forwards softly to the ground 4 3 3 Tilting by the User Make sure your feet are on the footplates and will not slip off Release both brakes Grasp both push rims and give a firm sudden forward push immediately before the obstacle continue the momentum be ready to keep pushing until the ob...

Page 23: ... Grasping the push handles gently lower the rear wheels onto the road Be prepared to control the weight as it descends and ensure that the back wheels touch ground at the same time Tilt the chair back slightly and pull the tilted chair far enough into the road so that the castors casters and footrests can be lowered clear of the kerb curb 4 3 5 Going Up Kerbs Curbs Please note This operation is be...

Page 24: ...on to pull the wheelchair This Karma wheelchair model in its standard configuration has passed crash test requirements according to ISO 7176 19 regulations KM 5000 series can be used for transport in vehicles that have been specially adapted for this purpose The wheelchair must be securely fastened in the vehicle according to the methods described on the following pages Karma always recommends tha...

Page 25: ... proper connection and tightness to assure the wheelchair users safety The attendant transporter must be fully cognisant of the fastening system s usage and its weight limitations See http www unwin safety com for more information CAUTION When transporting or lifting never hold on to attachments or accessories front rear wheels handrims castors casters footrests armrests anti tippers etc All lifti...

Page 26: ...s for proper operation The wheels and tires tyres tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced by a qualified technician A qualified technician can be found with an authorized distributor dealer CAUTION Visit a Karma wheelchair dealer for inspection and maintenance if you find anything abnormal 5 2 Regular Maintenance Record To make sure your wheelchair is in goo...

Page 27: ... bent or broken spokes ǹ ARMRESTS z Inspect the detachable armrest button for effective locking ǹ z Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly ǹ FOOTRESTS z Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are securely tightened ǹ z Inspect the swing away footrest release lever for effective locking ǹ TYRES TIRES z Inspect for flat spots cracks and wear ǹ z If pneumatic tyres tires check...

Page 28: ...to all Karma manual wheelchairs Ŷ I V Pole Height adjusts from 130cm 51 to 200cm 78 Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Ŷ Oxygen Holder Standard size attaches to the back of wheelchairs Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Ŷ Backrest Bag Standard size Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs 22 ...

Page 29: ...al wheelchairs Ŷ Anti tippers Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Ŷ Multi purpose Safety Belt Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs CAUTION Attaching accessories may alter the overall stability and centre of gravity of the chair Thus this should be performed by your approved repairer and therapist 23 ...

Page 30: ...k 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 Castor Caster Flutter Wobble Check tyres tires for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and bolts Check castor caster bracket angle 4 Squeaks and Rattles Check for loose nuts and bolts 5 Looseness in Chair Check for lo...

Page 31: ...mm 230 Calf Length mm 430 530 Overall Collapsed Length mm 1130 Overall Collapsed Width mm 400 Overall Collapsed Height mm 930 Maximum User Weight kg 115 Static stability According to ISO 7176 1 1999 Forward Max 25 Min 21 degrees Backward Max 24 Min 22 degrees Sideways Max 20 Min 21 degrees The degree tolerance is 0 1 degree The test condition size of test dummy used 115kg Caution Please don t trav...

Page 32: ...holstery cleaner foam can also be used but avoid other cleaning solvents 9 2 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 regulations may vary Material Part Name Method Aluminum alloy Frame Recyclable Plastic Modular Components Recyclable Paper Owner s M...

Page 33: ...nes Installation or use of parts not manufactured by Karma Damage resulting from use in unsuitable environments refer to the statements in this manual Any addition modification or alteration not authorized by Karma Damage resulting from external factors such as chemicals oil debris etc Natural disaster 10 2 3 Karma is Not Responsible for The Following Costs Replacement or refill of consumable part...

Page 34: ...as purchased for registration Full name Gender Date of Birth Address Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer s Data Name of store Telephone and Address If you have any suggestions on how to improve our products please don t hesitate contacting us know what you think of your wheelchair our contact details are on www karmamobility co uk Thank you and enjoy KARMA MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO LTD Number 23...

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