Karma KP-45.6, User Manual

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IV
ELECTRICAL
● Check to ensure that all electrical connections are secure at all times.
● Grounding Instructions: DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
round grounding prong from any plug. Some devices are equipped with
three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards.
● Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility
and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electrician and have the
two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle/outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local laws.
● Do not use a n extension cord when charging your batteries. A risk of fire and /or
electric shock could be encountered.
BATTERIES
● There are two types of batteries can be selected, deep cycle sealed lead acid
batteries or
Li-ion batteries.
The warranty and performance specifications
contained in this manual are based on the type of batteries.
● KARMA strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit. (Refer to
Section 6)
● Carefully read the battery and charger information prior to installing, servicing or
operating your wheelchair.
RAIN TEST
● DO NOT leave your powered wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.
● DO NOT use your powered wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom
while taking a shower.
● DO NOT leave your powered wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.
Direct exposure to rain or dampness could cause the powered wheelchair to
malfunction electrically and mechanically and may cause the powered wheelchair
to prematurely rust.
STAIRWAYS
● DO NOT attempt to move an occupied
powered wheelchair between floors using a
stairway.
(See Figure 1)
● Use an elevator to move an occupied powered
wheelchair between floors. If moving a
powered wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST
be removed and transported independently of the powered wheelchair. Extreme
caution is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED powered
(Figure 1)