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Front 

1. Output Fuse

 

2. Output

 

3. Led Indicator (Power)

 

4. Led Indicator (Charge)

 

 

 

Rear 

5. Power Supply Switch

 

6. 115v/230v Switch

 

7. Ac Power Supply

 

8. Input Protection Fuse

 

Figure 6.4 

 

6.3 Batteries 

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Do not expose the batteries to temperatures below -10 C (14 F) or above 50 C 
(122 F) when charging or storing the vehicle.    Exceeding the specified 
temperature range can lead to either freezing or overheating of the batteries.   
This will damage the batteries and shorten their lives. 

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The batteries used on your scooter are maintenance free sealed lead acid 
batteries. Thus, it is not necessary to change or refill the battery liquid. 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for KS-242

Page 1: ...Powered Scooter Owner s Manual KS 242 KS 333 KS 343...

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Page 3: ...selection of the type of power scooter 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 power scooter...

Page 4: ...tippers being installed Anti tippers MUST BE attached at all times DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your...

Page 5: ...r life support machine et cetera to the battery This could cause unexpected failure of the device and the power scooter KARMA specifically disclaims responsibility to all personal injury and property...

Page 6: ...The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle sealed lead acid batteries KARMA strongly recommends their use as the power source for this uni...

Page 7: ...to the user or assistants or damage to the scooter ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to move a power scooter between floors Serious bodily injury and damage to the scooter may occur YOU AND YOUR KARM...

Page 8: ...your new service provider CLASSIFICATION Karma s KS 242 is classified as class A mobility products for indoor use The KS 3 series are classified as B mobility product for indoor and outdoor use They...

Page 9: ...Charging the Batteries 23 6 2 Charger 26 6 3 Batteries 28 7 Disassemble and Assemble 35 7 1 Disassemble 35 7 2 Assembly 36 8 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 38 8 1 Daily Check 38 8 3 Batteries Fuses and T...

Page 10: ...injury and or damage to your scooter SUGGESTION Follow these instructions to keep the scooter in good condition This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the warranty Please ke...

Page 11: ...d down ramps Please set the speed dial on 3 when you first start practicing Be safe Make sure someone accompanies you incase you need assistance Be sure you are able to control and operate your scoote...

Page 12: ...Cross the tracks perpendicular to avoid your wheels getting stuck Do not drive at full speed over the railroad tracks Circumstances to Avoid Avoid roads with heavy traffic mud excessive gravel or bum...

Page 13: ...tion 11 SPECIFICATIONS Do not cross a ditch wider than 5 inches as the wheels might get stuck See Figure 2 7 Please lower your speed when driving down a hill Do not make sudden turns when driving on g...

Page 14: ...o train is coming set to freewheel mode and push the vehicle off the tracks Maximum User Weight Limit Refer to Max User Weight in Section 11 SPECIFICATIONS Loading exceeding maximum capacity can damag...

Page 15: ...iving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference WARNNING Do not operate the scooter unless the steering column is locked into position Do not lean against or pull forward on the handleba...

Page 16: ...difficult to predict what effects radio waves will have on the vehicle Note it is not possible to make a direct calculation how radio waves will influence the vehicle If the vehicle moves abnormally o...

Page 17: ...sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in our everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid Others are not apparent and exposure could be unavoidable However w...

Page 18: ...in serious injury 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers receivers such as citizens band CB radios or turn ON personal communication devices such as cellular phones while the powered vehicle is turn...

Page 19: ...10 against EMI the higher the level the greater the protection 2 This product has an immunity level of 20 V m without any accessories connected to it...

Page 20: ...ckrest 3 Armrest 4 Recline Lever 5 Driver s Seat 6 Slide Swivel Lever 7 Rear Casing 8 Rear Wheel 9 Floorboard 10 Front Wheel 11 Handlebar 12 Rear View Mirror 13 Nameplate Casing 14 Turn Signals 15 Bas...

Page 21: ...12 18 Circuit Breaker 19 Freewheel Lever 20 Turn Signal Taillight 21 Anti Tipper 22 Variable Speed Lever 23 Steering Column Adjustment Lever Figure 4 2...

Page 22: ...light Button Excluding KS 242 7 Status Indicator 8 Battery Diagnostics Indicator Figure 5 2 Figure 5 1 5 2 How to Operate Your Scooter Ignition Turn the key forward clockwise to turn your scooter ON T...

Page 23: ...ng Pull the right variable speed lever backward with your right hand to make the scooter move forward KS 242 push the right variable speed lever forward with your right hand Pull the left variable spe...

Page 24: ...n again and the lights will turn off Electromagnetic Brake Release the variable speed lever completely and the electromagnetic brake will automatically activate WARNING NEVER use the freewheel mode wh...

Page 25: ...osition 2 To lower the headrest push the release button and lower the headrest to desired position See Figure 5 8 3 The headrest is locked in position when an audible click is heard If the click canno...

Page 26: ...out of power The remaining power shown by the battery indicator will vary according to the actual driving time and how you drive Repeated starting stopping and climbing will consume more power and dr...

Page 27: ...ive range maximum distance traveled per full charge Thus when the drive range becomes about 50 of what brand new batteries would offer it s time to replace them with new batteries Otherwise the batter...

Page 28: ...eleases See Figure 5 15 While holding the adjustment lever in and holding on to the handlebars with both hands raise or lower the steering column to the desired position There are approximately five p...

Page 29: ...when the steering column angle matches one of the four designed positions in the adjustment plate Gently push pull against the steering column to ensure that the steering column is securely engaged in...

Page 30: ...Speed The speed scale is printed on the speed dial label ranging from 1 to 10 with 10 being the maximum speed Please refer to Max Speed in Section 11 SPECIFICATIONS Speed Scale Speed Equivalencies and...

Page 31: ...tion for safety reasons CAUTION The stopping distance will vary with your forward reverse speed Therefore please gradually slow down and come to a complete stop well before any obstacles or danger To...

Page 32: ...ures listed below Turn the scooter OFF and remove the key Connect the charger s cord to a power outlet Open the charging socket cap on the steering column Then connect the charger s round plug to the...

Page 33: ...shortened or decayed if the batteries are repeatedly used without being fully charged Therefore be sure to always charge the batteries fully Always complete the charging by letting the charge LED ligh...

Page 34: ...as the charger may not work well and the battery may become damaged The charger is not guaranteed to be water resistant Valve Regulated Lead Acid batteries do not have a memory function like cell phon...

Page 35: ...will turn green when the charging is completed Your Karma scooter comes with the following charger as standard Model HP Type 8204B DC24V 5A off board for 12V 36Ah x 2 on KS 300 Model HP Type 4C24040...

Page 36: ...ied Supplied NOTE AC Power Cord 3 prong plug 15 Ampere current rating Figure 6 5 Charger Indicator and Status ON OFF Indicator Status Solid Red Charger ON LED OFF Charger OFF Charging Indicator Status...

Page 37: ...he batteries to temperatures below 10 C 14 F or above 50 C 122 F when charging or storing the vehicle Exceeding the specified temperature range can lead to either freezing or overheating of the batter...

Page 38: ...n moving a battery ALWAYS use its handle It is the most convenient method and also helps to prolong the life of the battery DO NOT tip the batteries Keep the batteries in an upright position The use o...

Page 39: ...acid batteries Karma strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit We also recommend you go to an authorized Karma dealer to have a qualified technician perform this work SCOOTER MOD...

Page 40: ...ge will occur to the electrical system Connect the battery wiring connector to the central relay box wiring connector WARNING Always connect the black cable to the negative terminal first Otherwise in...

Page 41: ...le assemblies onto the scooter 4 Charge the batteries Figure 6 7 Figure 6 8 Cleaning the Batteries 1 If a battery is contaminated by dirty water battery acid dust or other soil the battery will discha...

Page 42: ...allow conductive material such as a wrench to join the two 2 battery terminals This will result in a short that can cause burns to you and damage the battery Most batteries are not sold with instructi...

Page 43: ...liable for fines from your local through national government By not recycling batteries they end up in landfills that are already low on space From these land fills lead and other chemicals may leach...

Page 44: ...ake lights and turn signals Disconnect the two battery wiring connectors and remove the battery fastening straps Remove batteries by their handles Now unplug the connectors between the front control p...

Page 45: ...embly 1 Pull up the front and rear frame together until the couplings on both sides match up See Figure 7 5 2 Push down and the lever will lock in place See Figure 7 6 3 Your scooter should look like...

Page 46: ...37 Figure 7 7...

Page 47: ...pressed Does the scooter stop when the lever is released completely Motor Is there any abnormal motor noise Does the electromagnetic brake work properly Freewheel Mode Does the freewheel lever work p...

Page 48: ...ur KARMA Scooter dealer regularly for maintenance and keep records accordingly every six months after purchasing A maintenance service fee may apply SUGGESTION Even if you don t use the vehicle for a...

Page 49: ...Batteries Loose or Corroded Terminals I T I T Connection to the Electrical System I I I Damage to the Electrical Cord Cable I I I Charger Charging Function and LED Lights I I I I I I Socket Plug and C...

Page 50: ...he batteries 5A If the ignition is turned ON and the battery indicator does not work the light bulbs do not light up or your scooter won t work have your KARMA dealer check the fuses as one may be bro...

Page 51: ...e frequently if you drive on grass sand or gravel roads often Do not use water oil or other chemical solutions to clean your scooter Be sure NOT to spray the vehicle with water as not to damage the el...

Page 52: ...a qualified technician replace it if necessary Check all parts for proper adjustment Ensure that the batteries are properly maintained and charged as required Inspect the brake for proper operation T...

Page 53: ...the battery terminals For more details consult your KARMA Scooter dealer Removing Installing the Seat Please refer the components of the seat see Figure 8 1 and follow the below instructions Figure 8...

Page 54: ...o assure your safety through a proper installation Karma does NOT recommend installation of a safety belt by anyone other than an authorized Karma service provider Figure 8 3 Removing Installing the R...

Page 55: ...tions Next remove both bolts from the two frame posts You might want to disconnect the batteries to allow more room to work Place the pin in the desired hole and move the wiring back into its place Th...

Page 56: ...47 CAUTION The stability knob should not be used to adjust the seat height Figure 8 5...

Page 57: ...the size of the container 6 10 cm Cane Holder Attaches to all Karma scooters WARNING Don t use in strong winds to avoid tipping Make sure all screws are fully tightened to avoid damage Usage adds to t...

Page 58: ...tus of the scooter Turn on the ignition A single bulb LED status indicator will turn on immediately During the first half second after the scooter is switched on the central relay box controller is pe...

Page 59: ...variable speed lever fault the status lamp would flash 7 times pause briefly flash 7 times pause briefly and so on Number of Bars Battery Diagnostics Indicator 1 Bar Battery Voltage The batteries nee...

Page 60: ...has been indicated Contact you service agent 9 Bars Electromagnetic Brake Trip There is a bad connection to the electromagnetic brake Check all connections between the brake and the central relay box...

Page 61: ...r DC24 V 4A off board Wheel Size Front 9 inch x 2 pcs Wheel Size Rear 9 inch x 2 pcs Drive System Direct Rear Wheel Drive with Differential Gear Brake System Dual Regenerative and Electromagnetic Brak...

Page 62: ...s Sealed Lead Acid Charger DC24 V 5 A off board Wheel Size Front 10 inch x 1 pc Wheel Size Rear 10 inch x 2 pcs Drive System Direct Rear Wheel Drive with Differential Gear Brake System Dual Regenerati...

Page 63: ...W x1 pc Batteries 12 V 36 Ah x2 pcs Sealed Lead Acid Charger DC24 V 6 A off board Wheel Size Front 10 inch x 2 pcs Wheel Size Rear 10 inch x 2 pcs Drive System Direct Rear Wheel Drive with Differenti...

Page 64: ...a constant driving speed of 10 km hr 6 2 mph KS 242 Static stability test result Test Requirement Min Max Static Stability Uphill 18 degrees 22 degrees Static Stability Sideway 14 degrees 15 degrees...

Page 65: ...damp cloth After it is dry coat the casing with a light layer of wax if desired Post Consumer Recycling A post consumer recycling plan should follow the Environmental Protection Administration s regu...

Page 66: ...nd will hereafter be called warranty repair 2 The warranty repair can be performed by authorized KARMA Scooter dealers only 3 KARMA is not responsible for the transportation costs for repair and repla...

Page 67: ...ems caused by the following reasons are not covered 1 Failure to carry out the regular inspection and maintenance recommended by this owner s manual 2 Improper storage 3 Tampering by changing or addin...

Page 68: ...d 4 Keep a record of vehicle inspection and maintenance in the back of this Owner s Manual 13 2 4 Warranty Effectiveness The warranty form must be completely filled out and stamped by the KARMA Scoote...

Page 69: ...KS 333 KS 343 Serial Number Date of Purchase Purchaser Signature Dealer s Data Name of the Store Phone Number and Address If you have any suggestions on how to improve our products please don t hesita...

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Page 72: ...AUS Nowadays senior citizens and people with physical limitations from more than 30 countries including the UK Germany Denmark Spain U S A Australia New Zealand Japan Korea and Taiwan to name just a...

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