Karma VIP 505, Owner'S Manual

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GENERAL WARNING
● For individuals with balance problems, practice mounting and dismounting
activities WITH AN ASSISTANT in the presence of a qualified healthcare
professional.
● If anti-tippers are standard equipment, DO NOT operate the wheelchair
without anti-tippers being installed. Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all
times.
● DO maintain your chair well, in particular check the tire pressure since this
affects the efficiency of the brakes.
● DO make sure that both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the
chair.
● DO make sure that both brakes are applied when the chair is not being
pushed or used.
● DO take care when climbing kerbs or turning on slopes.
● DO avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the chair to tip over.
● DO avoid soft surfaces because the casters may become bogged down.
● DO travel smoothly in all conditions.
● DO look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors, potholes,
etc.
● DO make sure that both of the user's feet are safely on the footrests and
that clothing is safely tucked out of the way so that it cannot get caught in
the wheels.
● DO take care when traveling up or down or across inclines.
● DO keep both hands on the push handles to control the chair, if you are the
attendant.
● DO pay attention to keep the chair balanced.
● DO check the frame and components regularly and refer to this owner's
guide during and after the warranty period.
● DO tie-up the upholstery or replace it which with a new one when it
becomes loose.
● DO lubricate the bearings regularly.