Karma KP-25.2, Owner'S Manual

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Step 6. Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a right angle and
the other foot slightly apart and further back.
Step 7. 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.
CAUTION:
1. Never stand on the footplates when getting in to or out of the chair.
2. Always ensure that the front casters are in line with the rear wheels and
pointing forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either against a
wall or firmly held by an attendant.
5.8 Drive Unit / Frame
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BRAKES
Motor Brakes
Electro-magnetic brakes operate automatically when the controller joystick is
central with a delay of approximately 1/2 second. The controller automatically
provides progressive deceleration before the electro-magnetic brakes come into
operation.
To check the brakes are operating correctly: switch the wheelchair on and move the
joystick in any direction.The brakes should disengage. Repeat this check in all
four directions ensuring the brakes engage each time the joystick is released to its
central position. An audible click from each motor indicates the brakes are working.
Parking Brakes - Hand operated.
The parking brakes operate directly on to the tyre providing positive locking of the
drive wheels. They should only be used when the motors are disengaged. The
brake levers are situated on the rear frame strut and can easily be operated by both
user and attendant. Pull up for on & down for off. (ensure that the tyres are always
inflated to the recommended pressure).
Care Points Avoid finger traps. Do not touch the rear wheels or casters.
Prevent children and others from putting their hands near the rear wheels or
casters.
Never use the wheelchair with the wheels disengaged unless there is someone in
attendance as the motor brake will not operate.
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CURB CLIMBER(OPTIONAL)
To remove the curb climber unscrew and remove the two hand wheels and levers .
Push curb climber downwards and remove.
To replace the curb climber, locate main curb climber strut into retaining sockets
and insert the two threaded levers. Finally tighten the hand wheels to lock into
position.