Karma KP-25.2, Owner'S Manual

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ENERAL WARNING
IMPORTANT
Do not attempt to use the wheelchair before a qualified person has explained to
your satisfaction how to operate it without risk to yourself or others.
WARNING:
DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND
UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND
THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A DEALER,
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT--OTHERWISE, INJURY OR
DAMAGE MAY RESULT. PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED
IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE .
WARNING:
As a manufacturer of powered wheelchairs, KARMA endeavors to supply a wide
variety of powered wheelchairs to meet the many needs of the user. However,
the responsibility of final selection of the type of powered wheelchair to be used
by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional
capable of making such a selection.
KARMA recommends that powered wheelchair users NOT be transported in
vehicles of any kind while in a powered wheelchair. As of this date, the
Department of Transportation (U.S.) has not approved any tie-down systems for
transportation of a user while on a powered wheelchair in a moving vehicle of any
type. It is the position of Karma that users of powered wheelchairs should be
transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and make use of
the restraints made available by the auto industry. Karma cannot and does not
recommend any powered wheelchair transportation systems.
It is the responsibility of the Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Dealer, therapists
and other healthcare professionals to determine if a seat positioning strap is
required to ensure the safe operation of this equipment by the user. Serious injury
can occur in the event of a fall from a powered wheelchair.
Operating Information
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Performance adjustments should ONLY be made by professionals of the
healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's
capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver or bystanders
and damage to the powered wheelchair and surrounding property.
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To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,
reaching, mounting and dismounting activities in several combinations in the
presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active
use of the powered wheelchair.