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10. WARRANTY 

10.1 Serial Number 

To ensure after-sale service and warranty, please record and fill in the serial number 
which can be found on the frame. 

 

Model 

SME series 

Serial Number 

 

 

10.2 Warranty Policy 

10.2.1 Contents and Duration of Warranty 

Repair will be provided free of charge if the problems are due to manufacturing or 
defective components within the warranty period (a repair of this kind will hereafter 
be called warranty repair). 
Warranty repairs can be performed by authorized Karma wheelchair dealers only. 
Karma is not responsible for the transportation costs for repair and replacement.   
Replaced parts will be the property of Karma. 

 

10.2.2 Items Not Covered by Warranty 

Irregularities that do not affect function and safety of product. 
Damage resulting from normal wear and tear. 
Problems arising due to lack of basic maintenance and self-inspection. 
Damage resulting from use not following operation guidelines. 
Installation or use of parts not manufactured by Karma. 
Damage resulting from use in unsuitable environments. 
Any addition, modification, or alteration not authorized by Karma. 
Damage resulting from external factors such as chemicals, oil, debris, etc. 
Natural disaster. 

 

10.2.3 Karma is Not Responsible for The Following Costs 

Replacement or refill of consumable parts, oil, lubricant. 
Inspection, adjustment, cleaning, etc. 
Karma designated self-inspection costs. 

 

10.2.4 Responsibilities 

10.2.4.1 The Responsibilities of the User 

Fully adhere to operation guidelines set forth in this owner

’s(manual). 

Perform self-inspection and basic maintenance. 
Keep a record of self-inspections and basic maintenance. 
Not permit any alteration, addition, or modification or use of parts not manufactured 
by Karma. 
Thoroughly read and understand this owner

’s(manual). 

 

10.2.4.2 The Responsibilities of the Dealer 

Follow this owner

’s(manual) and educate user about product operation and basic 

maintenance. 
Verify whether or not conditions of warranty have been met. 
Provide relevant warranty information and recommendations for improvements. 

 

10.2.5 Stipulations 

Consumables  such  as  tyres(tires),  front  castors(casters),  seat  cushions,  backrest 
cushions, etc. are not covered by the warranty. 

Summary of Contents for SME Series

Page 1: ...Manual Wheelchair Owner s Manual SME Series...

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Page 3: ...components regularly and refer to this user guide during and after the warranty period DO tie up the upholstery or replace which with a new one when it becomes loose DO lubricate bearings regularly D...

Page 4: ...nullify your warranty Procedures other than those described in this owner s manual must be performed by a qualified technician They also have the service owner s manual with a complete list of mainten...

Page 5: ...2 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 5 3 2 PARTS DESCRIPTION 6 4 OPERATION 7 4 OPERATION 7 4 3STAND UP UNIT 11 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 18 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSARIES 20 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 8 SPECIFICATIONS 22...

Page 6: ...are explained below Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols WARNING Improper use could lead to serious injury or death CAUTION Improper use could lead to serious injury and or da...

Page 7: ...help from an assistant attendant while navigating inclines 2 4 Kerbs Curbs Whenever possible get help from an assistant attendant if you have assistance make sure that your chair is equipped with pus...

Page 8: ...es not cover damage caused by improper operation of the wheelchair 2 11 Avoid General Misuse Please note that our Owner s Manual contains a number of cautions any vehicle can cause injury if misused u...

Page 9: ...4 2 12 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference...

Page 10: ...d does not suffer in dramatic extremes of temperature neither user nor attendant need touch metal parts in normal use This chair is designed for both indoor and outdoor use The castors casters have so...

Page 11: ...Backrest Upholstery 2 Chest Strap 3 Armrest 4 Seat Upholstery 5 Knee Support 6 Footplate 7 Push Handle 8 Controller 9 Brake 10 Rear Wheel 11 Castor caster 12 Stand up Actuator 13 Stand up Strut 14 Bat...

Page 12: ...This retracts the locking balls that allow you to push the axle into the wheel bracket that is located on the lower rear frame of the wheelchair When you remove your thumb from the button on the axle...

Page 13: ...ig 4 9 A well adjusted seat depth means 4 to 5 cm distance between the popliteal and the front edge of seat CAUTION Once the seat depth is adjusted double check that the hole adjustment in the upper s...

Page 14: ...ssibilities Remove the screws from the armrest fitting tube adjust to the desired height and put back the screws Tighten securely See Figure 4 14 B Swing backwards To make side transfers easy the chai...

Page 15: ...y CAUTION These adjustments will have to be optimized after a progressive standing session This will enable to avoid exaggerated pressure on the knees and to guarantee a good alignment of the limbs Fi...

Page 16: ...okes when it release 2 This chest strap is not to be used as a safety belt in a vehicle 3 The chest strap should be fitted below the armpit and should not loop the arm over trunk in order to avoid the...

Page 17: ...d charging From there on the autonomy is down to 10 cycles We recommend to the end user to come back to seating and recharge the batteries before using this function again To charge the batteries pres...

Page 18: ...wheelchair while it is in storage Storing goods on a folded wheelchair will cause damage and is not covered under warranty See Right Figure 4 5 Transferring In and Out 4 5 1 Transferring In Engage bo...

Page 19: ...r exiting See Figure 4 25 4 6 General Use 4 6 1 Attendant Pushing and Self propelled Do ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being pushed See Figure 4 26 Always make sure tha...

Page 20: ...er at the back of the chair Tell the person in the chair that you are about to tilt the chair backwards Pull back with both hands and push down and forwards with the foot This will bring the chair ont...

Page 21: ...s not get caught on the kerb curb causing the user to fall NEVER ALLOW THE CHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING DOWN A KERB CURB Position the chair so that the front castors casters are near the edge of t...

Page 22: ...do not recommend using this method 4 6 6 Up and Down Steps Stairs Please note avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is available Use ramps or lifts wherever possible Two attendants are...

Page 23: ...operation The wheels and tyres tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced by a qualified technician A qualified technician can be found with an authorized distrib...

Page 24: ...Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are securely tightened Inspect the swing away footrest release lever for effective locking TYRES TIRES Inspect for flat spots cracks and wear If pneumat...

Page 25: ...SARIES Backrest Bag Standard size H shaped Safety Belt CAUTION Attaching accessories may alter the overall stability and center of gravity of the chair Thus this should be performed by your approved r...

Page 26: ...e Check tyres tires for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and bolts 3 Castor Caster Flutter Wobble Check tyres tires for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and bolts Check c...

Page 27: ...80 Seat Depth mm 440 470 500 Seat Height mm 520 Backrest Height mm 420 Armrest Height mm 180 260 5 positions adjustable Calf Length mm 360 420 4 positions adjustable Package Size T40 T44 940 600 870 T...

Page 28: ...ling plan should follow the Environmental Protection Administration s regulations The items listed below are for reference only as local laws and regulations may vary Material Part Name Method Aluminu...

Page 29: ...e resulting from use in unsuitable environments Any addition modification or alteration not authorized by Karma Damage resulting from external factors such as chemicals oil debris etc Natural disaster...

Page 30: ...ng this owner s owner s manual and the wheelchair to the dealership where the wheelchair was purchased for registration Full name Gender Date of Birth Address Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Deal...

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