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Front
Seat
Height
(mm)

Front
Caster
Size
(inch)

Front

Fork

Position

Wheels
Size
(inch)

Wheel
Bar
Position

Push
Handle
Height

Seat
Angle

Caster
Fork Bolt
Direction

Caster
Angle

495 8” b 24” 2 940 4°

90°

475 8” a 24” 1 910 4°

90°

475 8” a 16” 3 900 4°

91°

469 6” b 16” 3 900 3°

89°

450 6” d 22” 1 880 4°

90°

428 6” c 22” 1 890 1°

91°

438 6” d 20” 2 895 4°

90°

430 6” c 20” 1 860 4°

90°

445 6” d 16” 3 910 1°

91°

Caster Angle

According to different position of caster
fork and direction of bolt, caster angles
can be adjusted.

Figure 4.21

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Summary of Contents for SOMA ECON 800 SERIES

Page 1: ...Manual Wheelchair Owner s Manual Econ 800 Series ...

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Page 3: ...y period DO tie up the upholstery or replace which with a new one when it becomes loose DO lubricate the bearings regularly DO equip with anti tippers to avoid falling backwards DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people DO equip with heel loops for disabled people DO be far away of flame it might injury user and damage the chair DO clean both hands after oiling the wheelchair DO Not o...

Page 4: ...y Karma will negate your warranty Part numbers are listed on our bill of materials explosion drawings which we give to our authorized dealers and service providers Customers should order parts through their dealer as well as all repairs and scheduled maintenance Customers should go to their dealership for all service needs to guarantee their warranty is not nullified Always go to an authorized ser...

Page 5: ...r conditions that affects the user s natural center of gravity and might cause the wheelchair to tip or the person on the wheelchair to fall off we suggest contacting your therapist or dealer as well as attaching anti tippers pelvic belt or other additional safety accessories When using the wheelchair ALWAYS follow the Highway Code or your local traffic regulations when outdoors and the guidelines...

Page 6: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 1 PREFACE 1 2 SAFETY 2 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 5 4 OPERATION 8 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 19 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 23 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 24 8 SPECIFICATIONS 25 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 26 10 WARRANTY 27 ...

Page 7: ...is manual 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 damage to your wheelchair SUGGESTION Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good condition This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the warranty If someone ...

Page 8: ...er possible utilize help from an assistant attendant while navigating inclines 2 4 Kerbs Whenever possible get help from an assistant attendant if you have assistance make sure that your chair is equipped with push handles Avoid hard impacts when descending a kerbs A hard impact could adversely affect the chair Never try to scale or descend kerbs that exceed a normal height 30 50mm Always be caref...

Page 9: ...lso be used but avoid other cleaning solvents 2 10 Anti tippers Please purchase anti tippers and always use them to avoid personal injury 2 11 Maximum User Weight Limit Refer to Max User Weight in Section 8 SPECIFICATIONS Loads exceeding maximum capacity can damage your wheelchair and cause malfunctions yielding a safety hazard The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper operation of the...

Page 10: ...4 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 ...

Page 11: ...heelchairs are suitable for users up to 115 kg in weight Hand brakes are provided for both rear wheels It has pneumatic tires for traction and comfort It also has an extremely durable aluminum alloy frame with tough accessories and does not suffer in dramatic extremes of temperature neither user nor attendant need to touch metal parts in normal use The casters have PU tires for greater durability ...

Page 12: ... Description 3 2 1 Econ 805 Parts Description 1 Push Handle 2 Backrest Upholstery 3 Rear Wheel 4 Brake 5 Cross Frame Cross Bar 6 Castor Caster 7 Armrest 8 Side Panel 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Footrest 11 Calf Strap 12 Footplate ...

Page 13: ... 805 Parts Description 1 Push Handle 2 Backrest Upholstery 3 Rear Wheel 4 Brake 5 Cross Frame Cross Bar 6 Castor Caster 7 Back Joint 8 Armrest 9 Side Panel 10 Seat Upholstery 11 Footrest 12 Calf Strap 13 Footplate ...

Page 14: ...backrest upholstery to the underside of the seat See Figure 4 3 Place the holes at the top of the footrest arm over the dome studs on the front of the wheelchair Swing the footrest towards the middle until you hear it click into place See Figure 4 4 Flip the footplates down See Figure 4 5 Ready for action See Figure 4 6 Alternatively you can stand at the side of the chair and complete step 1 by pu...

Page 15: ...lly Then lift the footrest arm off of its dome stud mounting posts See Figure 4 9 Separate the hook and loop fabric of the seat s underside from the backrest upholstery See Figure 4 10 Pull up on the seat upholstery by holding it in the center of its front and back edge See Figure 4 11 Press the two release levers on the backrest frame push handle tubes to fold the backrest down for compact storag...

Page 16: ... the quick release mechanism Remove the wheel See Figure 4 15 4 1 3 2 2 Rear Wheel Attachment Pick up the wheel Hold the center of the rear wheel by grasping two adjacent spokes with four fingers of one hand use the thumb to depress and keep depressed the quick release Take the quick release axle and depress the button in its center This retracts the bearings at the opposite end of the axle This w...

Page 17: ...2 3 Important DO s and DON Ts Do Keep axles clean and lubricated with light oil or maintenance spray Do Maintain correct tire pressure if using pneumatic tires Do not Try to remove the wheels while the wheelchair is occupied even when using anti tippers 4 1 3 3 Footrest Footrests can rotate out and are detachable which makes transferring in tight spaces easier and makes it easier to work at a desk...

Page 18: ...o the user s calf length to reduce pressure on the body The footrest height must be more than 5 cm See Figure 4 19 4 1 3 5 Seat Height The following information is for your reference only It will be utilized by your authorized service agent and your therapist to customize the wheelchair to your specific body dimensions ...

Page 19: ...4 20 CAUTION When you change wheel position whether rear wheels or casters the center of gravity will change simultaneously We recommend you contact your Karma dealer and therapist as well as attach anti tippers ...

Page 20: ...olt Direction Caster Angle 495 8 b 24 2 940 4 90 475 8 a 24 1 910 4 90 475 8 a 16 3 900 4 91 469 6 b 16 3 900 3 89 450 6 d 22 1 880 4 90 428 6 c 22 1 890 1 91 438 6 d 20 2 895 4 90 430 6 c 20 1 860 4 90 445 6 d 16 3 910 1 91 Caster Angle According to different position of caster fork and direction of bolt caster angles can be adjusted Figure 4 21 ...

Page 21: ... casters Release both hand brakes CAUTION Always ensure that the front casters are in line with the rear wheels and pointing forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either against a wall or firmly held by an attendant 4 2 2 Transferring Out Make sure that the chair is near your final destination Back the chair sufficiently to ensure that the casters are pointing forward i e in line with ...

Page 22: ...4 Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in the wheels See Figure 4 25 Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair See Figure 4 26 Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces because the chair may tip over See Figure 4 27 Always avoid soft surfaces because the casters may get bogged down See ...

Page 23: ...ver 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 onto the back wheels See Figure 4 29 CAUTION When a chair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on its rear wheels and be easy to hold If it is tilted further back it will be difficult to hold a...

Page 24: ...raffic Be careful that the anti tipper does not get caught on the kerb causing the user to fall NEVER ALLOW THE CHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING DOWN A CURB Position the chair so that the front casters are near the edge of the kerb and make sure that the road is clear Move the chair slowly and carefully forwards while tilting it back slightly Be ready to take the weight when the rear wheels cross ...

Page 25: ...he person and the wheelchair Each helper should bend at the knees and grip the main frame with the front attendants hands just under the front of the seat with the back attendant s hands holding the frame just under the push handles CAUTION Don t attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable detachable parts Lifting by means of any removable detachable parts of wheelchair may result in injury to...

Page 26: ...ecord To make sure your wheelchair is in good condition visit your Karma wheelchair 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 long time the wheelchair should still be maintained regularly You should clean your wheelchair regularly to keep it beautiful and saf...

Page 27: ...inding when lifted and spun Ⅴ Inspect for cracked bent or broken spokes Ⅴ ARMRESTS If installed inspect the detachable armrest button for effective locking Ⅴ Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly Ⅴ FOOTRESTS Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are securely tightened Ⅴ Inspect the swing away footrest release lever for effective locking Ⅴ TIRES Inspect for flat spots crac...

Page 28: ...maintenance As with any wheelchair the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced Failure to keep tires at the correct pressure will reduce the braking efficiency Never disassemble or modify the wheelchair frame structure Otherwise injury or damage may occur This will negate the warranty ...

Page 29: ... Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Oxygen Tank Holder Standard size attaches to the back of wheelchairs Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Backrest Bag Standard size Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Folding Drink Holder Collapses and adjusts to the size of the container 6 10 cm Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs Anti tippers Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs ...

Page 30: ... If you cannot solve the problem by yourself please contact your Karma wheelchair dealer for help Problem Checking Points and Corrective Action 1 Chair Veers Right Left Check tires for correct and equal pressure Check caster bracket angle Check that rear wheels are equally spaced from the seat frame 2 Sluggish Turn or Performance Check tires for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and ...

Page 31: ...mm 430 Armrest Height mm 230 Calf Length mm 390 480 Overall Collapsed Length mm 870 Overall Collapsed Width mm 320 Overall Collapsed Height mm 1750 Maximum User Weight kg 115 Static Stability Test According to ISO 7176 1 1999 Forward Max 17 degrees Backward Max 15 degrees Sideways Max 10 degrees The degree tolerance is 0 1 degree The test condition size of test dummy used 115 kg Please don t trave...

Page 32: ...recycling 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 Aluminum alloy Frame Recyclable Plastic Modular Components Recyclable Paper Owner s Manual Recyclable There are many organizations in many countries you can find on the Internet that will accept used go...

Page 33: ...Damage resulting from use not following operation guidelines Installation or use of parts not manufactured by Karma Installation or use extra power assist drive unit on the wheelchair 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 Kar...

Page 34: ...ler 10 2 7 Transfer of Warranty Rights If you purchase a second hand Karma wheelchair while it is still with in the warranty period bring this 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 Dealer s Data Name of the Store Phone No and Address If you have any suggesti...

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