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Manual Wheelchair Owner's Manual

Flexx Series

(KM-8022/KM-8522)

Summary of Contents for KM-8022 Series

Page 1: ...Manual Wheelchair Owner s Manual Flexx Series KM 8022 KM 8522...

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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: ...amage to the wheelchair DO NOT use the wheelchair when the back is folded This alters the centre of gravity and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards The back should only be folded for storage or...

Page 5: ...have an official list of service providers at this time Please contact your dealer for service If you cannot contact your dealer please contact another authorized KARMA dealer for service If all else...

Page 6: ...PARTS 7 3 1 Intended Use 7 3 2 Flexx Parts Description 8 4 OPERATION 9 4 1 Preparing For Use 9 4 2 Getting Into Your Wheelchair See figure 4 17 11 4 3 Getting Out of Your Wheelchair See figure 4 18 1...

Page 7: ...3 4 19 Going Up or Down Steps Stairs 24 4 20 General Use 24 4 21 Storage 26 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 26 5 1 Daily Check 26 5 2 Regular Maintenance Record 27 5 3 Adjustment Manual 30 6 ACCESSORIES...

Page 8: ...ions to keep the wheelchair 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 h...

Page 9: ...level ground See Figures 2 3 and 2 4 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 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...

Page 10: ...Use of Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations outdoors and the 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 wheelch...

Page 11: ...lso be used but avoid other cleaning solvents 2 4 3 Do stay far away from any flame because it might injure the user and damage the wheelchair 2 5 Anti Tippers Please strongly consider purchasing anti...

Page 12: ...if misused use within our guidelines and with reasonable care and your safety will be increased Your wheelchair will give years of safe use if used sensibly and carefully Be aware that careless use en...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...hair and the detachable parts are easy to operate Please refer to Section 4 OPERATION and Section 5 3 Adjustment Manual for detail instructions of adjustments 3 1 7 Rear wheels with 24 solid tires and...

Page 15: ...Wheel 5 Anti Tipper Optional 6 Manual Brake 7 Cross Brace Cross Bar 8 Caster 9 Backrest Upholstery 10 Height Adjustable Armrest 11 Seat 12 Swing Away Detachable Footrest 13 Two Piece Calf Strap 14 Foo...

Page 16: ...ons 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 Figure 4 2...

Page 17: ...ts 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 firmly sea...

Page 18: ...lates See Figure 4 14 4 1 4 3 Pull up the seat by holding the front and the back of the seat See Figure 4 15 4 1 4 4 Folding is now completed See Figure 4 16 Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 Figure 4 15 Figure...

Page 19: ...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 out the rear wheel 4 4 4...

Page 20: ...fitted please maintain them at the correct tire pressure When the wheelchair is occupied DO NOT try to remove the rear wheel even when anti tippers are equipped 4 6 Backrest Angle Adjustment To adjust...

Page 21: ...te of quick release rear wheel backward The length of adjustment 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 scr...

Page 22: ...he standard armrest is flip back height adjustable armrest 4 8 1 To flip back the armrest Press the key locker of and lift the armrest up to flip it back See Figure 4 27 and 4 28 4 8 2 To adjust the h...

Page 23: ...e sure that the footplate height is adjusted properly according to the user s calf length to reduce pressure on the body See Figure 4 33 and 4 34 The distance between the footplates to the floor must...

Page 24: ...grees Figure 4 40 4 11 1 4 When you don t use it please fasten the belt to avoid the belt dropping into the rear wheels during motion Figure 4 39 Figure 4 40 SUGGESTION Please kindly be advised that t...

Page 25: ...y to make sure that it correctly fits the user CAUTION Maintenance There is no specific maintenance for the pelvic belt however please check if the edge of the pelvic belt is worn or torn before you u...

Page 26: ...UTION After each adjustment of the rear wheels check the manual brake gap and re adjust if necessary 4 13 Anti Tippers Optional The main purpose of anti tippers is to prevent the user from tipping ove...

Page 27: ...ferring In 4 14 1 Engage both hand brakes 4 14 2 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side 4 14 3 Lower the user into the seat allowing them to use the armrests for support 4 14 4 Turn the foo...

Page 28: ...n the seat Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a right angle and the other foot slightly apart and further back 4 15 2 7 Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your...

Page 29: ...th the foot This will bring the wheelchair onto the back wheels See Figure 4 51 CAUTION When a wheelchair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on the rear wheels and be easy to hold If it is...

Page 30: ...AVOID JARRING THE USER 4 17 2 Going Down Kerbs Backwards with an Attendant CAUTION This is the easier and smoother method BUT it requires the attendant to step backwards into the road 4 17 2 1 Back th...

Page 31: ...arrying at least half of the combined weight of the person and the wheelchair 4 19 3 Each helper should bend at the knees and grip the main frame with the front attendant s hands just under the front...

Page 32: ...please stop completely and look both ways 4 20 8 Cross tracks or ruts at right angles to avoid your casters getting stuck 4 20 9 Do not drive at full speed over the railroad tracks 4 20 10 Please keep...

Page 33: ...figure at the right 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 5 1 Daily Check 5 1 1 Check the following items before travelling If you find anything abnormal visit your KARMA wheelchair dealer for further inspecti...

Page 34: ...ection and maintenance if you find anything abnormal 5 2 Regular Maintenance Record 5 2 1 In order to make sure your wheelchair is in good condition visit your KARMA wheelchair dealer regularly for ma...

Page 35: ...re wear or damage REAR WHEELS Quick release axles lock properly lubricate if necessary applied to quick release rear wheel only No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun Inspect for a...

Page 36: ...ck pelvic belts are rigidly fixed and have no sharp edges to let the user s skin be tore and bruised CAUTION Never disassemble or modify the wheelchair frame structure Otherwise injury or damage may o...

Page 37: ...seat height Seat Height Caster Size Caster Position Rear Wheel Caster Bracket Rear Wheel Position Seat Angle Anti Tipper Position 21 8 Extra Spacer Required 24 11 7 4 1 4 16 6 9 21 6 6 20 8 7 24 12 5...

Page 38: ...Height Caster Size Caster Position Rear Wheel Caster Bracket Rear Wheel Position Seat Angle Anti Tipper Position 18 6 5 22 12 3 0 1 1 2 4 17 2 7 22 2 4 6 5 20 12 5 7 17 5 4 22 5 1 17 5 22 14 6 0 2 3...

Page 39: ...Wheel Position Seat Angle Anti Tipper Position 15 5 5 22 15 4 6 2 1 20 4 4 25 4 1 5 20 14 4 0 19 3 8 24 3 6 5 3 2 Seat Height Adjustment for 14 Rear Wheels Caster Position Rear Wheel Position Seat He...

Page 40: ...be to the desired position and angle from 4 to 16 Insert bolt A into the new position and align arc washers C with the angle number specified in the above figure Tighten bolt A and nut B with washer D...

Page 41: ...before taking your wheelchair to a KARMA wheelchair dealer Problem Checking Points and Corrective Action 1 Wheelchair Veers Right Left Check tires for correct and equal pressure Check caster bracket...

Page 42: ...in Armrest Height mm in 200 mm 280 mm 7 8 in 11 in Adjustable Calf Length mm in 383 mm 475 mm 15 1 in 18 7 in Adjustable Footplates Tube in Centre Flip Up Footplates Overall Collapsed L W H mm in 107...

Page 43: ...200 280 Overall Weight kg Min 14 5 CAUTION Please don t travel across a slope in any direction greater than 7 degrees DON T stand on the footplate directly which the limit weight is 100 kg Test Requi...

Page 44: ...al to clean it 9 1 1 2 Although the frame of your wheelchair is aluminium some parts such as screws nuts and spokes of wheels still get rusted if they are exposed to the humid environment Always keep...

Page 45: ...he frame Model Serial Number 10 2 Warranty Policy 10 2 1 Contents and Duration of Warranty 10 2 1 1 Repair will be provided free of charge if the problems are due to manufacturing or defective compone...

Page 46: ...ion and basic maintenance 10 2 4 1 3 Keep a record of self inspections and basic maintenance 10 2 4 1 4 Not permit any alteration addition or modification or use of parts not manufactured by KARMA 10...

Page 47: ...r registration Full name Gender Date of Birth Address Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer s Data Name of the store Phone Number and Address If you have any suggestions on how to improve our pr...

Page 48: ...104 40188 Rev 01 May 2013...

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