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Step 4: Mount the bolts and nuts connecting the frame and tighten them up.

Step 5: Secure back the seat plate and put back the seat cushion.

The setting of the seat depth requires some expertise. Therefore we
strongly advise you to have it done by your local authorized Karma
dealer.

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Page 1: ...Sling Seat SLN Versus Seat VRS Morgan M MGNM User manual...

Page 2: ..._______________________ 10 10 1 2 Lights and reflectors Optional ________________________ 10 10 1 3 Transport fixation loops ______________________________ 11 10 1 4 Battery compartments _____________...

Page 3: ...32 11 4 1 Depth adjustment side control_________________________ 32 11 4 2 Height adjustment side control ________________________ 32 12 Joystick ___________________________________________________ 3...

Page 4: ...stacle climbing _____________________________________ 49 14 11 Use in presence of electromagnetic fields e g from cell phones 50 15 Driving the wheelchair________________________________________ 51 15...

Page 5: ..._______________________ 72 20 6 1 Upholstery cloth air mesh___________________________ 72 20 6 2 Metal surfaces _____________________________________ 73 20 6 3 Plastic covers__________________________...

Page 6: ...S 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 L...

Page 7: ...2 3 Declaration of conformity...

Page 8: ...3...

Page 9: ...t we strongly recommend you read this manual carefully and always keep it with your product This way you are always able to find additional information when needed Karma runs the policy of continuousl...

Page 10: ...nd type of the product stands for indoor and outdoor use Class B stands for the date of production this icon stands for the maximum driving speed this icon stands for the maximum slope to drive on thi...

Page 11: ...de additional information which might be good to know Please take notice if this information Before using the wheelchair you should read this manual to get familiar with this product Make sure the loc...

Page 12: ...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 parts...

Page 13: ...ch described in this manual 8 Intended environment The Morgan M Sling MGNM SLN powered wheelchair is not restricted to only indoor or only outdoor use Because the driving wheels are placed in the midd...

Page 14: ...hould be Front air filled tires small max 275 Kpa 40 PSI 2 8 bar Middle air filled tires large max 240 Kpa 35 PSI 2 4 bar 10 The wheelchair 10 1 Chassis The chassis is the base of the wheelchair It co...

Page 15: ...ctors Optional The chassis has very strong and bright LED lights to make sure you can have a safe drive in the dark The red reflectors in the rear also make you visible for other people as well The li...

Page 16: ...nter point of gravity This results in a maximum stability of the wheelchair The compartment can hold maintenance free batteries up to 80Ah For the specification of the batteries see the chapter techni...

Page 17: ...box When pulling the battery out of the box do mind to not overstretch the cables This might lead to technical failure Before reconnecting the battery read the wiring instructions on the inside of th...

Page 18: ...tion happens typically when the wheelchair is climbing up a hill that is steeper than what is restricted Should the circuit breaker pop up you need to eliminate the cause first And then press down the...

Page 19: ...e Sling Seat upholstered seat cushion is available in different sizes to provide optimal seating comfort and support to the user The cloth is air mesh The seat cushion is well fixed with Velcro on to...

Page 20: ...o prevent it from sliding 10 2 4 Backrest Angle adjustable backrest The Sling Seat backrest angle can be set from 91 94 97 100 103 106 By adjusting the position of knobs and nuts you can set the backr...

Page 21: ...backrest Optional The power recline backrest can be set from 90 to 122 It gives the user the possibility to move into a laying position or a very active sitting position If the reclined backrest posi...

Page 22: ...can be swung away and detached for transportation 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 aw...

Page 23: ...provides sitting safety and positioning for users If the wheelchair user is transported in a taxi or public transportation we strongly advice to use the headrest This to provide you optimal stability...

Page 24: ...control swing away This wheelchair has a side control unit which is either mounted on the left or right armrest The joystick module can be mounted on a fixed bracket or an optional swing away mechani...

Page 25: ...n be adapted after sales Center mounted Footrest The center mounted footrest can create shorter total length of the chair and smaller turning radius It can be adapted after sales Tray Table The tray t...

Page 26: ...an either increase the tension load or reduce the tension of the spring Increasing the tension on the spring the wheelchair suspension becomes stiffer This increases the mechanical traction and improv...

Page 27: ...space to test the result of the setting To soft settings of the spring will result in a very spongy behavior of the chassis The control of the wheelchair will be bad Avoid soft settings If the springs...

Page 28: ...adjust the seat depth we move the backrest frame forward or backward Please take the following steps Step 1 First take off the seat cushion Use 4mm Allen key to unscrew the bolts connecting the seat...

Page 29: ...cting the frame and tighten them up Step 5 Secure back the seat plate and put back the seat cushion The setting of the seat depth requires some expertise Therefore we strongly advise you to have it do...

Page 30: ...e nut and knobs on each side of the backrest Step 2 Hold the backrest and move it forward or backward to the desired position Step 3 Mount the knobs and nuts connecting the backrest brackets and tight...

Page 31: ...n the screws 11 2 4 Armrest height The armrest height can be adjusted up and down independently To set the right armrest height please take the following steps Step 1 Use 5mm Allen Key to loosen the h...

Page 32: ...ng steps Step 1 Use 3mm Allen key to remove two screws shown below Step 2 Use 5mm Allen key to loosen the height adjustment bolt shown above Step 3 Take off the armrest assembly and move it one step f...

Page 33: ...sh in the footrest hanger and find the mounting hole that best fits the user Step 3 Re tighten the screws Now the footrests are set in to a different position After adjusting the armrest make sure tha...

Page 34: ...position By loosening the bolt on the footplate the footplate might suddenly start to slide down If the user has his or her foot on the footplate this sudden movement might cause a shock reaction It...

Page 35: ...ments of the user Please take the following steps Step 1 Use 3mm Allen key to adjust the horizontal position from the bracket connecting the headrest to the frame Step 2 Use 4mm Allen key to adjust th...

Page 36: ...length To change the setting simply operate from the tri slide rim The positioning belt is not to be used as a safely belt If the wheelchair is transported in an occupied position the user needs to we...

Page 37: ...Use 5mm Allen key to loosen up this bolt Step 2 Move the bracket into the required depth position Step 3 After confirming the position re tighten the bolt again 11 4 2 Height adjustment side control T...

Page 38: ...control the speed and direction of thewheelchair The further you push the joystick from the center position the faster the wheelchair will move When you release the joystick the brakes are automatica...

Page 39: ...34 Several different shapes of joystick knobs are available as options to optimizethe control of the joystick 12 3 Control panel Control Panel without Power Seat Function...

Page 40: ...o 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 Off button to stop the wheel...

Page 41: ...ed When the indicator LED is on it means the control unit is in the Position Mode as oppose to Drive Mode Which means when you push or pull your joystick now the control unit will activate the tilting...

Page 42: ...11 Wheelchair lock The VR2 control system can be locked to prevent unauthorized use The locking method is via a sequence of key presses and joystick movements asdetailed below To lock the wheelchair...

Page 43: ...ick there will be a long beep Step4 The wheelchair is now unlocked 12 3 12 Joystick deflected error If the wheelchair is started up and the joystick is not in its zero position you will see 7 lights t...

Page 44: ...fitted in the front and rear of the chassis to arrange a low center point of gravity Both batteries are easily accessible for maintenance or replacement Position of the front battery box Position of t...

Page 45: ...aker is blown please contact your local authorized supplier He should check the wheelchair first before replacing the circuit breaker The circuit breaker only blows if a serious problem occurs Only us...

Page 46: ...entilated 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 low Because the wheelchair is a very po...

Page 47: ...ause the dimensions will vary from the standard seat This has to be checked by watching these parts when activating the high low The seat or any other mounted parts do not touch the wheelchair carrier...

Page 48: ...dy parts is possible when the control 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 movin...

Page 49: ...designed to be as safe as possible 14 6 Precautions to prevent dangerous situations In order to prevent dangerous situations please take note of the following precautions Only charge the battery in we...

Page 50: ...f circumstances please contact your supplier 14 7 Use on slopes driving on downhill slopes Driving on downhill slopes must always be done at a low speed and with great care Avoid sudden braking abrupt...

Page 51: ...lead to material or personal damage Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 The position of the seat in height and angle or the position of the backrest has great influence on the stability of the...

Page 52: ...on uphill slopes with an uneven or slippery surface for example grass gravel sand ice or snow you should drive with extra care and attention Never drive uphill on slopes bigger than 6 This might resu...

Page 53: ...s slopes bigger than 6 This might result into uncontrollable behavior of the wheelchair This can lead to material or personal damage Dynamic stability according to ISO 7176 2 6 When driving on sideway...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...ior try to drive slowly 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 u...

Page 56: ...tem 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 by the wheelchair armrest Do not use the joystick as the...

Page 57: ...You 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 t...

Page 58: ...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 Be careful driving backward...

Page 59: ...cal brakes The drive motors of the wheelchair have electromechanical brakes The brake can be released to set the wheelchair into freewheel mode In freewheel mode the wheelchair can be pushed This migh...

Page 60: ...are attached no Freewheel If the wheelchair is in freewheel mode there is a risk that the wheelchair might start to move in an uncontrolled way This might lead to personal or material damage If the pa...

Page 61: ...rge and discharge the batteries Normally the amount of cycles is between 300 and 700 times To make your maintenance free batteries last longer do not allow them to become completely discharged Always...

Page 62: ...f the batteries reach a level where they cannot supply enough energy to control the wheelchair is a save way The wheelchair will stop and give an error warning saying low battery voltage If the batter...

Page 63: ...ir can be supplied with charger socket which can be place on the spot you can reach yourself For more information please contact your local authorized supplier In some occasions it might be the case t...

Page 64: ...atteries are chemical waist 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 65: ...two brackets on each rear side of the chassis The brackets are indicated with a sticker These anchoring point shall be used to connect the tie down belt to For the tie down belt we advise to use a Dah...

Page 66: ...using a car safety belt while sitting in a wheelchair might lead to serious injuries in case of an accident Although the wheelchair is designed and tested according to the ISO 7176 19 2022 requiremen...

Page 67: ...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 picture below Also the side angle should stay For more information tie down...

Page 68: ...m of 15 angle with the vertical plane See picture below Optimal angles for a safety belt used by the wheelchair user The shoulder part 1 of the safety belt should be positioned according to the figure...

Page 69: ...ithin the preferred zone is desirable belt restraints should not be held away from the body by wheelchair components or parts such as the wheelchair armrests or wheels along with an illustration simil...

Page 70: ...belts should be used to reduce the possibility of head and chest impacts with vehicle components When possible other auxiliary wheelchair equipment should be either secured to the wheelchair or remove...

Page 71: ...ill catch the head of the wheelchair user during the rebound of an impact this to reduce the risk of a whiplash Recommended position of the backrest legrest and headrest 19 2 Transportation on an airp...

Page 72: ...with other goods in a confined space Therefore it is important to take preventive action to minimize transport damage to the wheelchair Cover the control panel with soft shock absorbing material foam...

Page 73: ...ons and user prescriptions When the wheelchair is not used over a longer period recharge the batteries every four weeks to keep the batteries in good condition If the batteries are not charged regular...

Page 74: ...this keeps the room drier If the wheelchair is fitted with acid batteries the acid level should be checked regularly If the wheelchair is fitted with gel batteries the liquid level does not need to b...

Page 75: ...o 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 contact an authorized...

Page 76: ...it is recommended to let your authorized supplier repair eventual tire punctures First lift the wheelchair so that the punctured tire is free from the ground The middle wheel tires can be taken off b...

Page 77: ...by Karma For severe soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish contact Karma or your local authorized supplier for information 20 6 1 Upholstery cloth air mesh For normal cleaning wash...

Page 78: ...ild detergent and hand warm water Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth Do not use solvents or abrasive kitchen cleaners 20 7 Brake release freewheel mode Check regularly approximately once a mon...

Page 79: ...s will result in a short that can cause burns to you and damage the battery Most batteries are not sold with instructions However warnings are frequently noted on top of the batteries Read them carefu...

Page 80: ...1 use the flip up mechanism to tilt the chair back first Step 2 remove the bolts A of the front cover in the front of the wheelchair Detach the front cover and lift it off Step 3 remove the screws B o...

Page 81: ...the cables on to the positive and negative poles Step 6 connect the cables to the main power cable and then place the battery into the front of the battery box Step 7 fasten the fixing straps and the...

Page 82: ...e the bolts F of the rear cover in the rear of the wheelchair Detach the rear cover and lift it off Step 2 disconnect the connectors G of the rear light direction light assembly Step 3 remove the scre...

Page 83: ...the positive and negative poles Step 5 take the new battery and then connect the cables on to the positive and negative poles Step 6 connect the cables to the main power cable and then place the batt...

Page 84: ...disposal of batteries may also cause injury to unsuspecting others that come in contact with them If you come in contact with fluids or corroded powder from a battery rinse with water and contact a ph...

Page 85: ...ly recommend you contact your local authorized supplier to take care of the disposal of your wheelchair Batteries are classified as chemical waist and need to be disposed according to the local regula...

Page 86: ...ng mode has been activated Restart wheelchair using the on off button The wheelchair stops whist being driven A cable connection of the R net system has come loose Check all R net connections and rest...

Page 87: ...or fault occurred and its cause Troubleshooting and repairs must always be performed by authorized personnel with good knowledge of the wheelchair s electronics Incorrect or poorly performed repair wo...

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Page 89: ...84 24 Technical specifications...

Page 90: ...ushion mm 465 465 Headrest height above seat mm N A N A Armrest to seat distance without cushion mm 270 370 270 370 Armrest to seat distance with cushion mm 190 290 190 290 Front location of armrest s...

Page 91: ...0 Folded height mm 920 920 Total mass kg 128 5 50Ah 151 0 80Ah 128 5 50Ah 151 0 80Ah Total mass without batteries kg 97 97 Mass of the heaviest part kg 94 5 94 5 Maximum user weight kg 136 136 Motor p...

Page 92: ...th is measured from the front end of the seat cushion to the back cushion This value is mainly used in the product ordering process Drive range Ability to climb rated slope are estimated based on the...

Page 93: ...r wheelchairs are subject to continuous development Every day we design new accessories to improve the flexibility of our products Contact your local authorized Karma supplier for more information on...

Page 94: ...89 NOTES...

Page 95: ...needs and desires in mind When it comes to user experiences we strive to be more caring empathetic and approachable Through our dedication and our mindfulness we look forward to bringing more confiden...

Page 96: ...91 Changes might take place without further notice 110400001193 Release Date Sep 2022 V 01...

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