Karma KP12 Series, Owner'S Manual

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G E N E R A L W A R N IN G
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 USE THIS
EQUIPMENT--OTHERWISE, INJURY OR ATTEMPTING TO 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 power wheelchairs, KARMA endeavors to supply a wide variety of power
wheelchairs to meet the many needs of the user. However, the responsibility of final selection
of the type of power wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and
his/her health care professional capable of making such a selection. KARMA recommends that
power wheelchair users NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in a power
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 power wheelchair in a moving vehicle
of any type. It is the position of Karma that users of power 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 power 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
power wheelchair.
Operating Information
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 power wheelchair and surrounding
property.