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 Headrest 

• Attaches to all Karma owners’ 
(manual) wheelchairs. 

  CAUTION: 

Attaching accessories may alter the overall stability and center-of-gravity of the 
chair.    Thus, this should be performed by your approved repairer and therapist. 

 

 

 

 

 

7. TROUBLESHOOTING 

Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair 

 

You can inspect the following before taking your wheelchair to a Karma 
wheelchair dealer. 

 

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 bolts   

3. Caster Flutter/Wobble  • Check tires for correct and equal pressure 

• Check for loose nuts and bolts 
• Check caster bracket angle 

4. Squeaks and Rattles 

• Check for loose nuts and bolts 

5. Looseness in Chair 

• Check for loose nuts and bolts 

 

If you cannot solve the problem by yourself, contact your 
Karma wheelchair dealer for help.

Summary of Contents for S-Ergo 105(KM-1500?3)

Page 1: ...S Ergo 100 series S Ergo 105 KM 1500 3 S Ergo 115 KM 1510 3 S Ergo 106 KM 1501 3 S Ergo 125 KM 1520 3...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...i tippers to avoid falling backwards DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people DO equip with heel loops for disabled people DO clean both hands after oiling the wheelchair DO keep far awa...

Page 4: ...d 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...

Page 5: ...als so as to ensure that you choose suitable products and use them correctly as well For safety reasons if there is any risk due to the user s movement in the wheelchair or other environmental factors...

Page 6: ...CONTENTS 1 PREFACE 1 2 SAFETY 1 3 INTENDED USE PARTS 5 4 OPERATION 8 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 18 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 20 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 8 SPECIFICATIONS 23 9 CLEANING RECYCLING 23 10 W...

Page 7: ...make sure that you give him or her this owner s manual for his or her reference As designs change some illustrations and pictures in this manual may not correspond to the wheelchair that you purchase...

Page 8: ...turning on slopes and never move in reverse without an assistant 2 5 Stairs Always use two or more assistants Tilt the wheelchair to its point of equilibrium One assistant at the back holds the wheelc...

Page 9: ...10 Anti tippers Please strongly consider purchasing anti tippers and always use them to avoid personal injury The distance between anti tipper and wheels is at least 5cm the height to floor doesn t be...

Page 10: ...4 Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 2 13 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference...

Page 11: ...in normal use This chair is designed for both indoor and outdoor use The casters have PU tires for greater durability pneumatic casters are available on request Rear wheels are 24 inches in diameter...

Page 12: ...8 Attendant brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross Bar 11 Rear Wheel 12 Caster 3 3 S Ergo 115 with 24 Rear Wheel Parts Description Swing away footrest 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Bra...

Page 13: ...ttendant brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross bar 11 Rear wheels 12 Caster 13 Footplate 3 3 2 S Ergo 106 with 24 Rear Wheel Parts Description 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 5 Cal...

Page 14: ...int of the rigidifying push bar and you can hear a sound For S 106 see Figure 4 4 Flip the footplates down See Figure 4 5 Ready to use See Figure 4 6 Alternatively you can stand at the side of the cha...

Page 15: ...ure 4 9 Figure 4 10 Figure 4 11 CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair 4 1 3 Install footrest S Ergo 115 Holding the swing away footrest lower it into its coupli...

Page 16: ...user s calf length to reduce pressure on the body The footplate height must be at least 5cm from the ground See Figure 4 16 4 1 6 Adjust Backrest for S 106 To suit the user s need the backrest can be...

Page 17: ...Ensure that where possible the rear of the chair is against a wall or if not it must be firmly held by an attendant Engage both hand brakes Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side Slide forw...

Page 18: ...eep 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 Figure 4 28 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn to...

Page 19: ...ON 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 and the person in the chair will feel uns...

Page 20: ...take the weight when the rear wheels cross the curb edge Ensure that both rear wheels touch the ground at the same time to avoid tipping the chair Gently lower the front casters AVOID JARRING THE USER...

Page 21: ...s hands holding the frame just under the push handles CAUTION Never hold on to movable or detachable parts ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK Straighten legs to lift the chair Carefully...

Page 22: ...ase refer to the restraint system s instructions The attendant transporter must double check all fastening points for proper connection and tightness to assure the wheelchair user s safety The attenda...

Page 23: ...belt Please check that the belt is fastened correctly as recommended If this is not possible please consult your supplier Figure 4 32 Figure 4 33 Figure 4 34 Figure 4 35 How to operate it When you si...

Page 24: ...operation The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced by a qualified technician A qualified technician can be found at an authorized distributor deal...

Page 25: ...e locking Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly FOOTRESTS Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are securely tightened Inspect the swing away footrest release lever for effec...

Page 26: ...00cm 78 Attaches to all Karma owners manual wheelchairs Oxygen Holder Standard size attaches to the back of wheelchairs Attaches to all Karma owner s manual wheelchairs Backrest Bag Standard size Atta...

Page 27: ...d 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 Perf...

Page 28: ...38 6 36 2 Seat width in 16 18 20 16 18 20 16 1 18 1 16 1 18 1 16 1 18 Seat depth in 17 17 17 17 16 Seat height in 20 20 20 20 1 19 5 Back height in 16 1 16 1 16 1 16 1 16 5 Armrest height in 7 9 7 9...

Page 29: ...s 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 Man...

Page 30: ...e Authorization number issued by Karman and that the part in question is returned insured with freight prepaid to Karman within the period of warranty Labor charge incurred in the installation or repa...

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