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10.3

Control

10.3.1 Side steering control

Side steering control

Side steering, swing-away

The product has a side steering control unit, which is either mounted on the
left- or right armrest. The joystick module can be mounted on a fixed bracket
or on an (optional) swing-away mechanism. This system enables you to sit
close to a table.

Summary of Contents for KP-31.2

Page 1: ...User manual Blazer KP 31 2 Sling Seat KP 31 2 SLN Captain Seat KP 31 2 CPT...

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Page 4: ...17 9 TYRE PRESSURE 17 10 WHEELCHAIR 18 10 1 CHASSIS 18 10 1 1 CHASSIS SUSPENSION 18 10 1 2 ANTI TIPPERS 18 10 1 3 TRANSPORT FIXATION LOOPS 19 10 1 4 LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS OPTIONAL 19 10 1 5 BATTERY C...

Page 5: ...FOR SLING SEAT 37 11 1 9 HEADREST SETTING FOR CAPTAIN SEAT 38 11 2 POSITIONING BELTS 38 11 3 CONTROL SETTINGS 39 11 3 1 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SIDE CONTROL 39 11 3 2 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT SIDE CONTROL 39 12 CO...

Page 6: ...TO PREVENT DANGEROUS SITUATIONS 52 14 7 USE ON SLOPES DRIVING ON DOWNHILL SLOPES 53 14 8 USE ON SLOPES DRIVING ON UPHILL SLOPES 54 14 9 DRIVING ON SIDEWAYS SLOPES 55 14 10 OBSTACLE CLIMBING 56 14 11 U...

Page 7: ...EPAIRS 75 20 1 REGULAR MAINTENANCE RECORD 76 20 2 BATTERY CHARGING 77 20 3 SHORT TERM STORAGE 77 20 4 LONG TERM STORAGE 77 20 5 TOOLS 79 20 6 WHEELS AND TIRES 79 20 6 1 PUNCTURE REPAIR 80 20 7 CLEANIN...

Page 8: ...L Address C Periodista Francisco Caranto a Dubert 23 Bajo 33209 Gij n Asturias Spain Phone 34 984 390 907 Email karma karmamobility es Website www karmamobility es UK representative KARMA Mobility Ltd...

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Page 13: ...y and always keep it with your product This way you are always able to find additional information when needed This document is also available in PDF format for the visually impaired at www karmamedic...

Page 14: ...he chassis number label are explained below describes the model and type of the product stands for indoor and outdoor use Class B stands for the date of production this icon stands for the maximum dri...

Page 15: ...de additional information which might be good to know Please take notice of this information Before using the wheelchair you should read this manual to get familiar with this product Make sure the loc...

Page 16: ...s guarantee does not apply to components susceptible to wear such as bearings cables carbon brushes circuit breakers covers footplates light bulbs pads side guards upholsteries wheels and similar part...

Page 17: ...errain differences This combined with the compact size of the product and the excellent speed range and battery capacity making the wheelchair suitable for both indoor and outdoor use It is allowed to...

Page 18: ...batteries and electronics The steel parts of the chassis are electrolytic anodized and powder coated to ensure a long life without corrosion Each of the drive wheels is propelled by a powerful drive m...

Page 19: ...on 10 1 4 Lights and reflectors Optional DO NOT operate the wheelchair without anti tippers being installed otherwise the wheelchair might tip over and hurt the user Fixation loops in the front Fixati...

Page 20: ...e chapter technical specifications The maintenance free batteries can be reached from the back To reach the batteries untighten 2 knobs A to take off the top back cover Then untighten these 4 knobs B...

Page 21: ...ation This circuit breaker will pop up when the electrical system is over load Once the breaker pops you will not be able to control the wheelchair by joystick This situation happens typically when th...

Page 22: ...ne is mounted on your Blazer Sling Seat The Sling Seat can be adjusted in seat depth footrest hanger position and seat to back angle It can be up graded into manual stepless recline power recline or p...

Page 23: ...d when driving down a slope for compensating the negative seat angle This provides a more stable seat position and safe driving If the tilt is activated over a certain angle the driving speed will be...

Page 24: ...system used in Blazer Series Sling Seat and Captain Seat Please identify firstly which one is mounted on your Blazer The Sling Seat backrest angle can be set tool free among 3 angles 92 97 102 With ma...

Page 25: ...or storage The footrest can be adjusted in length and in depth To swing away and detach the footrests pull the swing away lever then you can swing away and or detach the footrests It makes transferrin...

Page 26: ...ble in height 10 2 8 Positioning belt The positioning belt provides sitting safety and positioning for users If the wheelchair user is transported in a taxi van we strongly advice to use the headrest...

Page 27: ...l Side steering swing away The product has a side steering control unit which is either mounted on the left or right armrest The joystick module can be mounted on a fixed bracket or on an optional swi...

Page 28: ...Only for 460mm backrest height The handle bar is friendly for attendant It has to be pre ordered before the shipment Wide Armpad This armpad is longer than the standard armpad Also its one end is wide...

Page 29: ...lchair the seat must be set to the right size for the user Most of the time this will be done by your local supplier together with your therapist A well adjusted seat will give you optimum support and...

Page 30: ...nscrew the bolt connecting the seat plate When taking off the seat plate first tilt it up and then pull step 3 Untighten these 2 knob to take off the top back cover step 4 Use 5mm Allen key to unscrew...

Page 31: ...2 Backrest seat to back angle To change the backrest angle on Sling Seat first pull the knob on one side inward and turn it clockwise to lock Then repeat the above procedure with the knob on the othe...

Page 32: ...change the distance you must do the following steps step 1 Use 5mm Allen key to unscrew the screws securing the armrests step 2 Pull the armrest tube out You will see the scale and a stop indicator D...

Page 33: ...p 1 Use 5mm Allen Key from KARMA Tool Kit to loosen the heightadjustment bolts under the armrest pad step 2 Adjust the armrest to the proper height and re tighten the bolts Now the armrests are set in...

Page 34: ...semble Step 4 Move the armrest assemble one step forward or backwards Now the armrests are set in to a different depth position After adjusting the armrest make sure the user can still access to the j...

Page 35: ...Step1 use 5mm Allen Key included in your KARMA Tool Kit to remove thescrews under the seat Step2 Pull out or push in the footrest hanger and find the mounting hole thatbest fitted the user Now the foo...

Page 36: ...ootplate and adjust the footplate height and re tighten the bolt Now the footplates are set in to a different position By loosening the second bolt on the footplate the footplate might suddenly start...

Page 37: ...tep 1 Use 4mm Allen key to adjust the horizontal position from the bracket connecting the headrest to the frame step 2 Use 4mm Allen key to adjust the height from the headrest frame Step3 Use 5 mm All...

Page 38: ...t will fall down This might cause a little shock reaction on the user in the wheelchair It is better to loosen the bolts bit by bit and every time try to move the headrest The friction will keep it st...

Page 39: ...djustment of the side control follow the next steps step 1 Use 3mm Allen key and 8mm open wrench to loosen up this bolt step 2 After confirming the position re tighten the screw 11 3 2 Depth adjustmen...

Page 40: ...atically blocked 12 2 Joystick The primary function of the joystick is to control the speed and direction of the wheelchair The further you push the joystick from the center position the faster the wh...

Page 41: ...41 Several different shapes of joystick knobs are available as options to optimize the control of the joystick 12 3 Control panel VR2 Joystick Controller Control Panel with No Tilt Lighting System...

Page 42: ...42 Control Panel with Tilt Lighting System LiNX Joystick Controller Control Panel with No Tilt Control Panel with Tilt...

Page 43: ...ll be almost empty and need to be charged 12 3 2 On Off button The On Off button applies power to the control system electronics which in turn supply power to the wheelchair s motors Do not use the On...

Page 44: ...o limit the maximum speed of the wheelchair to suit their preference and environment The speed dial offers 10 discrete steps between the lowest speed and the highest speed 12 3 6 Seat position indicat...

Page 45: ...to turn them off When activated the hazard LED and the indicator LEDs will flash in sync with the wheelchair s indicators LiNX Joystick Controller To switch on the hazard lights press and quickly rele...

Page 46: ...er The VR2 control system can be locked to prevent unauthorized use The locking method is via a sequence of key presses and joystick movements as detailed below To lock the wheelchair Step1 While the...

Page 47: ...ar right 3 times Step3 The wheelchair is now locked To unlock the wheelchair Step1 Press the power button once Step2 Then press the horn button twice Step3 The horn button must be pressed twice within...

Page 48: ...when using metal objects close to the batteries A short circuit might easily create strong sparks and can cause a fire Should you need to work on the batteries use isolated tools and wear protective g...

Page 49: ...Only charge the wheelchair in well ventilated areas Note that no other persons or animals are in the direct contact zone of the wheelchair when using it This is for both driving and using the high lo...

Page 50: ...mbination of user and seat is on the same spot as when the standard seat would be used The position of the tray table and or the control unit is comfortable and easy to use for the user The used mater...

Page 51: ...l unit is being turned upside down When adjusting the seat while the user is sitting in the chair please note that no body parts are in the direct zone of the moving parts 14 5 Surroundings Special ca...

Page 52: ...e it is known why the fuse is blownand the cause is taken away Have the wheelchair checked by your supplier after any collision or when the wheelchair is otherwise visual damaged Check the tire pressu...

Page 53: ...different than on level surfaces Max acceptable downhill slope When driving on downhill slopes with an uneven or slippery surface for example grass gravel sand ice or snow you should drive with extra...

Page 54: ...he backrest has great influence on the stability of the wheelchair when driving on slopes Make sure the seat is in the optimal driving position to avoid tipping When driving on uphill slopes with an u...

Page 55: ...e Drive slowly and controlled Please note that the braking distance will increase on the slopes Driving on sideways slopes When driving on sideways slopes with an uneven or slippery surface for exampl...

Page 56: ...down of a higher surface like pavement always be aware of the sudden forward movement of your wheelchair when driving down of it If your wheelchair has powered seat tilt you can use the seat tilt for...

Page 57: ...ly to a safe place turn off your wheelchair and try to extinguish the radiation source When it is unavoidable to use the wheelchair under these circumstances be prepared for any unexpected and unpredi...

Page 58: ...ts 15 1 Driving in general Make sure that the control system is mounted right and that the joystick position is correct The hand or limb you use to operate the joystick should be supported for example...

Page 59: ...u will need very little concentration to control the wheelchair which is especially useful if you are inexperienced One popular technique is to simply point the joystick in the direction you want to g...

Page 60: ...lt the chair first turn on controller from On Off button Then press the Seat Position button on your control panel You will see the Seat Position indicator light up Pull the joystick towards the user...

Page 61: ...with manual recline add on If you do simply push the lever at the back of the backrest to recline the backrest The backrest angle can be changed step less up to 114 Push the recline lever on Sling Se...

Page 62: ...ke can be released to set the wheelchair into freewheel mode In freewheel mode the wheelchair can be pushed This might be necessary to move the wheelchair in certain cases 17 1 Release the mechanical...

Page 63: ...es last longer do not allow them to become completely discharged Always recharge your maintenance free batteries promptly after they are discharged If your battery gauge reading seems to fall more qui...

Page 64: ...y and should be charged immediately LiNX Joystick Controller The battery gauge comprises five different LEDs 1 x red 2 x amber 2 x green situated above the remote module s horn button The number of LE...

Page 65: ...ly it is important that you charge them up again as soon as possible since a complete loss of charge reduces the lifespan of the batteries If the battery indicator shows only two segments in flashing...

Page 66: ...wheelchair For this reason the Wheelchair has an additional charger socket which can be place on the spot you can reach yourself For more information please contact your local authorized supplier In s...

Page 67: ...atteries are chemical waste and need to be treated as such using protective clothing gloves and glasses Replacing damaged or old batteries needs to be done by authorized personnel wearing protective c...

Page 68: ...nt heavy duty webbing restraint to prevent the wheelchair from sliding or tilting while driving Check that the wheelchair is properly fastened and that the parking brakes are engaged The wheelchair ca...

Page 69: ...low as possible A powered seat elevator must be in its drive position the backrest should be upright the seat should be in a horizontal position and the legrest should be positioned in a normal seatin...

Page 70: ...tire pressure is at the recommended level so straps can have maximum effect Make sure straps are tightened to keep optimal security Poor fixations of the wheelchair in a vehicle might cause damage to...

Page 71: ...s very important to use the safety belt in the right angles according to the wheelchair user The angle for the pelvis part 2 of the safety belt must be in angle of 30 75 with the horizontal plane See...

Page 72: ...horizontal as shown in figure above a steeper greater angle within the preferred zone is desirable belt restraints should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts such as the...

Page 73: ...configurations within a vehicle has not been tested The wheelchair has been dynamically tested in a forward facing orientation with the ATD anthropomorphic test device restrained by both pelvic and u...

Page 74: ...pe any loose cables to the seat or covers 19 2 2 The wheelchair s dimensions and weight How much the wheelchair weighs and how large it is are important depending on the type of airplane in which the...

Page 75: ...must take care of some maintenance service and occasionally fault finding activities Other activities as described in this paragraph should be carried out under supervision of your authorized dealer...

Page 76: ...please contact KARMA authorized dealers regularly and make further wheelchair inspection and maintenance records We recommend that you inspect and maintain your wheelchair every six months A maintena...

Page 77: ...ocess to produce a battery with good capacity the temperature in the storage room should not be lower than 5 degrees If it is stored at a temperature below 5 degrees there is a higher risk that the ba...

Page 78: ...hem being damaged The wheelchair must not be stored in areas subject to condensation steam or moisture on surfaces for example utility rooms or similar The wheelchair may be stored in an unheated room...

Page 79: ...stems may lead to an increased risk of accident All alterations to and interventions in the wheelchair s vital systems must be performed by an authorized service engineer In case of doubt always conta...

Page 80: ...s on to the wheelchair The driving wheels should be taken off from the motor hub by first taking away the cover plate A and then loosening the 3 bolts B After taking the wheels off the wheelchair the...

Page 81: ...e soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish contact KARMA or your local authorized supplier for information 20 7 1 Upholstery cloth air mesh For normal cleaning wash the upholstery wit...

Page 82: ...ore the original surface gloss 20 7 3 Plastic covers For normal cleaning wash plastic surfaces with a soft cloth mild detergent and hand warm water Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth Do not us...

Page 83: ...joystick Testing the brake release 20 9 Battery replacement step 1 Place the wheelchair on a level surface step 2 Switch off the power supply using the ON OFF key on the controller step 3 Pull the or...

Page 84: ...o take off the top back cover step 6 After the top back cover is off you will see two power connector One is red and one is black Disconnect the power cables step 7 Untighten these 4 knobs on the both...

Page 85: ...85 step 8 Disconnect the two light cables step 9 Use the rear and front strap to pull out the battery plate step10 Use 8mm open wrench to loosen up this bolt...

Page 86: ...replacement is not covered by our product warranty Batteries are classified as chemical waste and need to be disposed according to the local regulations for chemical waste Be sure to contact your loc...

Page 87: ...the used wheelchair you need to follow the local legal regulations for disposals We strongly recommend you contact your local authorized supplier to take care of the disposal of your wheelchair The wh...

Page 88: ...ir doesn t drive charger still connected disconnect charger Chair is in free wheel mode See break release free wheel mode chapter wheelchair locked See unlock the wheelchair chapter the wheelchair swi...

Page 89: ...red and its cause Diagnostics should only be performed by authorized persons with sound knowledge of the wheelchair s electronic control system Incorrect or poorly performed repair works may make it d...

Page 90: ...90 VR2 Joystick Controller...

Page 91: ...91 LiNX Joystick Controller...

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Page 93: ...ht at front edge with cushion mm 540 685 540 685 Footrest to seat distance without cushion mm 273 361 273 361 Footrest to seat distance with cushion mm 373 461 373 461 Effective seat width mm 420 470...

Page 94: ...6 Ability to climb rated slope X 12 12 Nominal seat width is measured the width of seat cushion Nominal seat depth is measured from the front end of the seat cushion to the back cushion These values a...

Page 95: ...gle X 79 56 84 47 Seat to backrest angle X 0 134 0 131 Leg to seat angle X 100 105 Overall length with legrest mm 1060 1130 1060 1130 Overall width mm 600 625 Overall height mm 1210 1250 1260 1305 Fol...

Page 96: ...cess Drive range are estimated based on the following conditions 20 35 136 kg occupant brand new fully charged batteries and driving on the flat road Ability to climb rated slope are estimated based o...

Page 97: ...s to improve the flexibility of our products Contact your local authorized KARMA supplier for more information on the accessories which are available for your wheelchair Should you have a good suggest...

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