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Manual Wheelchair Owner's Manual

KM-BT10

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Page 3: ...the correct tire pressure please see the walls of the tires DO make sure both of the manual brakes are applied before getting in or out of the wheelchair DO make sure both of the manual brakes are app...

Page 4: ...solo or with an attendant DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable detachable parts Lifting by means of any removable detachable parts of the wheelchair may result in injury to the user...

Page 5: ...on of this manual to find out what KARMA guarantees and what maintenance and parts that are not covered by our warranty KARMA does not have an official list of service providers at this time Please co...

Page 6: ...PERATION 8 4 1 Preparing For Use 8 4 2 Transferring In and Out 21 4 3 General Use 22 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 26 5 1 General Check 26 5 2 Regular Maintenance Record 26 5 3 Adjustment Manual 29 6 A...

Page 7: ...heelchair in good condition 1 5 This manual includes an inspection and maintenance chart as well as the details of the warranty 1 6 If someone else uses the wheelchair make sure that you have given hi...

Page 8: ...ossible always use a ramp to enter or exit a facility Keeping your hands on the push rims will allow you to maintain the maximum balance 2 2 1 2 DON T try to force yourself over an obstacle and use th...

Page 9: ...wheelchair 2 2 3 5 Operating limits DON T attempt to go down inclines without any assistance whose angle is greater than 7 degrees 2 2 4 Streets and Kerbs 2 2 4 1 Always cross streets with great caut...

Page 10: ...WARNING Any improper use of the wheelchair could cause severe injury or death For increasing your safety please make sure that you have realized those guidelines as mentioned previously 2 3 Maximum Us...

Page 11: ...5 2 4 Labelling Please carefully read all the labelling on the wheelchair before using it Do not remove them and protect them for future reference...

Page 12: ...able parts are easy to operate 3 1 4 The casters are equipped with PU tyres for greater durability 3 1 6 Spoke rear wheels are 24 inches in diameter for standard equipment 3 1 7 When equipped with ant...

Page 13: ...Parts Description 1 Push Handle 2 Attendant Brake 3 Side Panel 4 Rear Wheel 5 Anti Tippers 6 Manual Brake 7 Cross Brace Cross Bar 8 Caster 9 Backrest Cushion 10 Armrest 11 Seat Cushion 12 Calf Strap...

Page 14: ...is fully lowered be careful not to get your fingers caught See Figure 4 2 4 1 1 3 Pull up the rigidifying push bar See Figure 4 3 4 1 1 4 Lift up the rear part of the wheelchair lightly and use your...

Page 15: ...ions as listed below 4 1 2 1 Remove the back and seat cushions from the wheelchair See Figure 4 7 4 1 2 2 Detach the calf strap See Figure 4 8 4 1 2 3 Flip up the footplates See Figure 4 9 4 1 2 4 Rel...

Page 16: ...10 Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 Figure 4 9 Figure 4 10 Figure 4 11 Figure 4 12 CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair...

Page 17: ...at the front base of the armrest After completing the step you can lift the armrest backwards See Figures 4 13 and 4 14 Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 4 1 3 1 2 Optional Flip Back Detachable and Height Adjus...

Page 18: ...olstery to the original condition Backrest height adjustment is now completed See Figure 4 17 and 4 18 Figure 4 17 Figure 4 18 4 1 3 2 2 Backrest Angle Adjustment To adjust the backrest angle follow t...

Page 19: ...nd put the frame down gently Remove the two rear wheel bases and then use the KARMA tool provided to loosen the screws at the bottom of the seat bracket Use the KARMA tool provided to loosen the screw...

Page 20: ...igure 4 23 4 1 3 4 2 Rear Wheel Assembly Ensure that the manual brake is in the OFF unlocked position first Take up the assembled wheel and axle and depress the button in the centre of the axle as men...

Page 21: ...3 4 3 Important Do s and Don ts DO keep the axles clean and lubricated with light oil or maintenance spray DO maintain the correct tyre pressure if using pneumatic tyres DON T try to remove the wheels...

Page 22: ...When you want to go down press the release lever See Figure 4 27 4 1 3 6 3 To adjust footplate height use the Karma tool provided to loosen the bolt at the side of the footrest arm 4 1 3 6 4 Adjust to...

Page 23: ...uce pressure on the body Figure 4 30 Figure 4 31 4 1 3 7 2 Longitudinal Fore Aft Position To fit the occupant s leg position and flexibility follow the instructions listed below Remove the footplate f...

Page 24: ...footplate fastener bolts 4 1 3 8 Pelvic Belt To adjust the pelvic belt follow the instructions listed below 4 1 3 8 1 For KM BT10 pelvic belt is the standard equipment 4 1 3 8 2 To adjust the length...

Page 25: ...belt is not used and the wheelchair is in motion please fasten the pelvic belt to avoid dropping into rear wheels 4 1 3 8 2 Maintenance It does not require any maintenance but should be inspected eve...

Page 26: ...y treading in clockwise counterclockwise directions See Figure 4 37 and Figure 4 38 Figure 4 37 Figure 4 38 4 1 4 Transportation and Storage Make sure the wheelchair is fully folded when it is kept in...

Page 27: ...line with the rear wheels and usually with the caster forks pointing forward Ensured that where possible push the rear side of the wheelchair is against a wall or if not it must be firmly held by an a...

Page 28: ...g pushed See Figure 4 41 4 3 1 2 Always make sure that both of user s 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...

Page 29: ...u stop to look in shop windows or talk to people remember to turn the chair so that the person in the chair does not have to turn 4 3 1 11 Never lock the brakes too suddenly as this may tip the user o...

Page 30: ...4 2 1 Back the wheelchair to the kerb edge and be careful that the back wheels are equally near the edge 4 3 4 2 2 Grasping the push handles gently lower the rear wheels onto the road Be prepared to...

Page 31: ...he kerb Then continuing the movement lift at the push handles while moving the wheelchair forwards 4 3 5 2 Going Up Kerbs Backwards With an Attendant Please note that for safety s reason we don t reco...

Page 32: ...the wheelchair has been used for a period of time the user needs to check whether the bolts and nuts are tight or not 5 1 7 Check all parts for damage or wear and have a qualified technician replace...

Page 33: ...the tyres when rolling V Pivot points free of wear and looseness V Easy to engage V Prevent the chair from moving when engaged V SEAT BACKREST Inspect for rips or sagging V Inspect for loose or broke...

Page 34: ...roper inflation For KM BT10 the pneumatic tyre pressure is 35 45 psi 240 310 kPa V Check the tyre tread depth is more than 1 mm V Check the tyre pressure tyre pressures are specified on the side of th...

Page 35: ...sition Seat Angle Anti Tipper Position 17 Long Caster Fork 7 x1 3 4 24 x 2 125 2 18 Long Caster Fork 7 x1 3 4 24 x 2 125 4 2 19 Long Caster Fork 7 x1 3 4 24 x 2 125 4 2 15 5 Short Caster Fork 7 x1 3 4...

Page 36: ...Rear Wheel Bracket Plate Active Position Stable Position 18 or or 20 or or Seat Pan Size 2 Backrest Adjustable Plate Outside Left Rear Wheel Bracket Plate Active Position Stable Position 22 or 24 with...

Page 37: ...d Socket Cap Screw M8 P1 25 35L black 2 6 Nylon Insert Hex Nut M8 P1 25 black 2 5 3 3 Seat Width Adjustment 22 24 26 18 or 20 or or or 26 28 30 22 or 24 or or or Note Seat width adjustment also requir...

Page 38: ...stment Loosen screws 1 2 and remove plate 3 Adjust the backrest to the desired angle specified on the backrest plate Put screw 1 back to the hole corresponding to the desired angle and align the plate...

Page 39: ...manual wheelchairs Folding Drink Holder Collapses and adjusts to the size of the container 6 10 cm Attaches to all KARMA manual wheelchairs Seat Cushion Seat Height 7 5 cm 3 CAUTION Attaching accesso...

Page 40: ...wheels are equally spaced from the seat frame Sluggish Turn or Performance Check the tyres for correct and equal pressure Check for loose nuts and bolts Caster Flutters Wobbles Check the tyres for co...

Page 41: ...est angle 5 15 Calf Length mm 320 370 Rear Tire Inch 24Q Caster Inch 7 8 Overall Folded Dimension mm L W H mm Min 900 440 800 Max 950 440 1010 Maximum User Weight kg 250 Max Single Piece Weight 22 9 P...

Page 42: ...r If you can t find it keep proceeding to your destination 9 1 4 Although the frame of your wheelchair is aluminium some parts such as screws nuts and spokes of wheels still get rusted if exposed to t...

Page 43: ...rity Please search the Internet to help the less fortunate individuals and protect our planet for future generations If you do not have access to the Internet please use your local phone directory ask...

Page 44: ...covered Consumable parts such as tyres front casters seat cushions brake shoes or pads upholstery and seating braking cable screws bolts and washers lubricant and grease etc Those that do not affect...

Page 45: ...RMA such as addition modification or alteration etc 10 2 3 The Responsibilities of the User The following items are the responsibility of the user 10 2 3 1 Proper use of the wheelchair in accordance w...

Page 46: ...r dealership where the wheelchair was purchased 10 2 6 Transfer of Warranty Rights If you purchase a second hand KARMA wheelchair while it is still in the warranty period bring the owner s manual and...

Page 47: ...ate of Purchase 10 2 8 Dealer s Data Name of the Store Phone Number and Address If you have any suggestions on how to improve our products please don t hesitate to contact your local dealer to let us...

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