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Manual Wheelchair Owner's Manual 

KM-AT60 Series 

 

 

Summary of Contents for KM-AT60 Series

Page 1: ...Manual Wheelchair Owner s Manual KM AT60 Series ...

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Page 3: ...tery is loose replace it with a new part DO equip with anti tippers to avoid falling backwards DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people DO equip with heel loops for disabled people DON T overload the chair under any circumstances DON T hang anything heavy on the back of the chair that could cause the chair to become unstable particularly when negotiating inclines DON T allow more tha...

Page 4: ...s all repairs and scheduled maintenance 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: ...OF CONTENTS 1 PREFACE 2 2 SAFETY 2 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 5 4 OPERATION 6 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 12 6 OPTION AND ACCESSARIES 14 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 15 8 SPECIFICATIONS 15 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 16 10 WARRANTY 17 ...

Page 6: ...ons to keep the wheelchair in good condition This manual includes a repair and maintenance chart as well as details of your warranty If someone else uses the wheelchair make sure that you give them this owner s manual for his or her reference As designs change some illustrations and pictures in this manual may not correspond to the wheelchair that you purchased We reserve the right to make design ...

Page 7: ... to lose control of the wheelchair Whenever possible navigate inclines with an attendant Operating limits do not attempt to go or down slopes greater than 5 degree without assistance 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 A hard impact could adver...

Page 8: ...can also be used but avoid other cleaning solvents 2 9 Anti tippers Please purchase anti tippers and always use them to avoid personal injury The distance between the rear wheel and the anti tip wheel should be not less than 5cm The anti tip should not be more than 5cm above the ground See Figure 2 2 2 10 Avoid General Misuse Please note any vehicle can cause injury if used incorrectly This user g...

Page 9: ...the upholstery tension to match your body shape for comfortable customized support The KM AT60 series also have extremely durable aluminium alloy frames with tough accessories and do not suffer in dramatic extremes of temperature neither user nor attendant need touch metal parts in normal use Backrest angle can be adjusted for active or relaxed positions 72 84 96 108 3 2 Parts Description 1 Backre...

Page 10: ...e axle is locked See Figure 4 4 Finally attach the anti tippers See Figure 4 5 Figure 4 1 Figure 4 2 Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 4 1 2 Folding Press the quick release button to unlock the wheels See Figure 4 6 Pull the quick release axle out from the axle housing See Figure 4 7 Press both hinge buttons and slide them dowmward The footrest hinge will be released See Figure 4 8 Attach the footr...

Page 11: ...the backrest frame and four holes in the seat frame that allow different seat angles Fig4 15 Attaching anti tippers prevents wheelchair from toppling it can be removed but Karma recommends always using anti tippers Fig4 16 Figure 4 12 Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 Figure 4 15 Figure 4 16 CAUTION You must make sure that the axle is fully located in the wheelchair bracket and that the ball bearings are fu...

Page 12: ...ing forwards and are in line with the rear wheels Ensure that where possible the rear of the chair is against a wall or if not it must be firmly held by an attendant Engage both hand brakes Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side Slide forwards on 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 Place your hand...

Page 13: ...se the chair may tip over See Figure 4 34 Always avoid soft surfaces because the casters castors casters may get bogged down See Figure 4 35 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 a...

Page 14: ...he 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 obstacle is mounted CAUTION This method should only be attempted by peop...

Page 15: ...s curbs forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and is physically less demanding for the attendant 4 3 5 1 Going Up Kerbs Curbs Forwards With an Attendant As the footrests nearly touch the kerb tilt the chair The chair should be tilted just high enough to allow the front casters to roll smoothly onto the pavement Push the chair forward until the rear wheels are touching the curb Then co...

Page 16: ... 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 good...

Page 17: ...spun Ⅴ Inspect for cracked bent or broken spokes Ⅴ FOOTRESTS Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are securely tightened Ⅴ TYRES TIRES Inspect for flat spots cracks and wear Ⅴ If pneumatic tyres tires check for proper inflation Ⅴ Check tyre tire tread depth is more than 1mm Ⅴ Check tire pressure tyre tire pressures are located on the side of the tyre tire Ⅴ CAUTION If you find anything a...

Page 18: ...tire Adapt to all karma manual wheel chairs have quick release components Anti tippers Frame Protector Foldable Push Handle 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 ...

Page 19: ...e Check for loose nuts and bolts 3 Caster Flutter Wobble Check tyres tires for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and bolts Check caster bracket angle 4 Squeaks and Rattles Check for loose nuts and bolts 5 Looseness in Chair Check for loose nuts and bolts If you cannot solve the problem by yourself contact your Karma wheelchair dealer for help 8 SPECIFICATIONS Model 16 x16 Overall Len...

Page 20: ... Upholstery 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 ...

Page 21: ...ng 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 parts oil lubricant Inspection adjustment cleaning etc Karma designated self inspection costs 10 2 4 Responsibilities 10 2 4 1 The Responsibilities of the User Fully adhere to operation guidelines set forth in this manual Perform sel...

Page 22: ...on 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 2363 section 2 Da Shiue Rd Min Hsiung Shiang Chia Yi Taiwan TEL 886 0 5 206 6688 FAX 886 0 5 206 7788 28 Newfield Road Stoubridge West Midlands DY9 OJR U K TEL 44 0 1562 885097 FAX 44 0 1562 886838 http www karmamedical com ...

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