Karma KP-45.6, User Manual

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cetera) to the battery. This could cause unexpected failure of the device and the
powered wheelchair. KARMA specifically disclaims responsibility to all personal
injury and property damage that may occur during use which does not comply
with applicable federal, state and local laws and ordinances.
● DO NOT stand on the footplates of the powered wheelchair.
● DO NOT use the wheelchair when the back is folded. This alters the center of
gravity and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards. The back should only be
folded for storage or transport of the wheelchair.
● DO NOT hang anything on the back joints that could cause the backrest folding
suddenly and may cause injury.
● DO NOT be towed by other vehicles(cars, motorcycles or bicycles, etc.). Only use
freewheel mode on flat surfaces since your electromagnetic brakes are not
engaged in this mode, without these brakes it will roll down a hill causing injury or
damage. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or medication.
● DO NOT sit in the powered wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has been
affixed the labels of hook mark. The labels of hook mark means that the powered
wheelchair fulfils the performance requirements for a “Crash Test” of ISO
7176-19 and is suitable to use as a seat in vehicles that have been adapted for this
purpose.
● Store your chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts may rust or corrode.
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The force necessary to operate the freewheel lever is less than 60N.
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We estimate a life expectancy of five years for the product, provide it is used strict
accordance with the intended use as set out in this document and all maintenance
and service requirements are met. The estimated life expectancy can be exceeded
if the products is carefully used and properly maintained. The life expectancy can
be reduced by extreme or incorrect usage.
RAMPS
● DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than the ″safe
slope″ for your model specified in Section 10.
● When negotiating ramps, if the joystick is released while moving forward, the
powered wheelchair will roll backwards approximately one foot before the brake
engages. If the joystick is released while in reverse, the powered wheelchair will roll
backwards approximately two and a half feet before the brake engages.
● Be sure to reduce your speed when driving on curved roads or making a turn; do
not drive at full speed. Please drive at a slower speed so you have complete
control of the wheelchair.