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SP-100

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Page 2: ...he many needs of the user However the responsibility of final selection of the type of powered wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection KARMA strongly recommends consulting a certified rehab technology supplier or assistive technology professional WARNING KARMA recommends that powered wheelchair users N...

Page 3: ...escalator to move a powered wheelchair between floors Serious bodily injury may occur DO NOT operate in car lanes on roads streets highways etc DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water ice or oil film DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles Doing so may cause your powered wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm and or damage to the powered wheelchair DO NOT make sharp...

Page 4: ... sit in the powered wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has been affixed the labels of hook mark The labels of hook mark means that the powered wheelchair fulfils the performance requirements for a Crash Test of ISO 7176 19 and is suitable to use as a seat in vehicles that have been adapted for this purpose WARNING As of this date SP 100 can NOT be used as seats in any vehicles That is KA...

Page 5: ...read the battery and charger information prior to installing servicing or operating your wheelchair Rain Test DO NOT leave your powered wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind DO NOT use your powered wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom while taking a shower DO NOT leave your powered wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time Direct exposure to rain or dampness could cause th...

Page 6: ...ld go to their dealership for all service needs to guarantee their warranty is not void Always go to an authorized service provider Unauthorized repairs will void your warranty Procedures other than those described in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician They also have the service manual with a complete list of maintenance required to keep your Karma wheelchair in top performanc...

Page 7: ...chair to fall off Karma recommends that you install anti tippers pelvic belt or other additional safety accessories WARNING When prescribing wheelchairs for use by full or partial amputees above or below knee single or double or other conditions that affects the user s natural centre of gravity and might cause the wheelchair to tip or the person on the wheelchair to fall off we suggest contacting ...

Page 8: ...EIGHT LIMIT 5 2 14 SERVICE LIFE 5 2 15 SP 100 LABELING 6 3 EMI RFI 7 3 1 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES 7 3 2 THE SOURCES OF RADIATED EMI CAN BE BROADLY CLASSIFIED INTO THREE TYPES 8 3 3 POWERED VEHICLE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE EMI 8 3 4 WARNINGS 9 4 PARTS 10 5 OPERATION 12 5 1 PREPARING FOR USE 12 5 2 GETTING INTO YOUR WHEELCHAIR 15 5 3 GETTING OUT OF YOUR WHEELCHAIR 15 ...

Page 9: ... RECORD 28 7 3 TIRES 29 7 4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 29 7 5 SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 30 7 6 TRANSPORTING AND STORING 30 ８ TROUBLESHOOTING 31 ８ 1 ERROR INDICATION 32 9 SPECIFICATIONS 36 10 CLEANING RECYCLING 38 10 1 CLEANING 38 10 2 POST CONSUMER RECYCLING 38 11 WARRANTY 40 11 1 SERIAL NUMBER 40 11 2 CONTENTS OF WARRANTY 40 11 3 THE CLAIMS FROM THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT ARISE FOR THE FOLLOWING REA...

Page 10: ...arked with these symbols WARNING Improper use could lead the user to severe injury or death CAUTION Improper use could lead the user to severe injury and or damage to your wheelchair SUGGESTION Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good condition 1 3 This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the Warranty Please keep it in a safe place or with the wheelchair 1 4...

Page 11: ... alcohol 2 2 6 Please do not drive your wheelchair at night 2 2 7 Please follow pedestrian traffic lights 2 3 Practice Driving 2 3 1 Before you are familiar with the operation of your wheelchair please practice in a wide and open area like a park 2 3 2 To avoid falling off your wheelchair please practice all kinds of driving motions such as accelerating stopping turning reversing and going up and ...

Page 12: ... doesn t get tangled with the wheels 2 9 Railroad Crossing Before crossing the tracks please stop completely and look both ways Cross the tracks perpendicular to avoid your wheels getting stuck Do not drive at full speed over railroad tracks 2 10 Circumstances to Avoid 2 10 1 Avoid roads with heavy traffic mud excessive gravel or bumps snow and ice These conditions may damage your wheelchair 2 10 ...

Page 13: ...oads See Figure 2 4 2 12 5 Do not make sudden turns when driving on gravel roads or ramps 2 12 6 The maximum surmountable obstacle height is 5 5 cm for your wheelchair with optional curb climber is up to 8 cm Exceeding this obstacle height will damage your wheelchair and void your warranty See Figure 2 5 2 12 7 When negotiating an obstacle slow down put your seat into the full upright position and...

Page 14: ...ht in Section 10 SPECIFICATIONS 2 13 2 Loading 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 wheelchair 2 14 Service life The expected service life of the product is two years presuming that the product is used daily in accordance with the safety operation instructions ins...

Page 15: ...ore driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference Recycle CE Weight Limit Serial Number Wiring Diagram Do not change the wiring Circuit Breaker If the circuit breaker is triggered reset it by pushing the button Freewheel Lever Follow the label to engage or release it ...

Page 16: ...wave sources can cause the powered vehicle to release its brakes move by itself or move in unintended directions It can also permanently damage the powered vehicle s control system The intensity of the interfering EM energy can be measured in volts per meter V m Each powered vehicle can resist EMI up to a certain intensity This amount of resistance is called its immunity level The higher the immun...

Page 17: ...ast transmitters radio and TV broadcast antenna towers and amateur HAM radios NOTE Other types of hand held devices cordless phones laptop computers AM FM radios TV sets CD players cassette players and small appliances such as electric shavers and hair dryers et cetera so far as we know are not likely to cause EMI problems 3 3 Powered Vehicle Electromagnetic Interference EMI Because EM energy rapi...

Page 18: ...ed vehicle is turned ON 3 4 2 Be aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and try to stay away from them 3 4 3 If unintended movement or brake release occurs turn the powered vehicle OFF as soon as it is safe CAUTION Some stores may have automatic sensor doors and alarm systems set at certain frequencies that might affect your powered wheelchair 3 4 4 Be aware that adding accessor...

Page 19: ...10 4 PARTS 1 Handle 2 Backrest 3 Armrest 4 Rear Wheel 5 Armrest Lever Assembly 6 Caster 7 Pelvic Belt 8 Joystick Controller 9 Seatrest 10 Crossbar 11 Calf Strap 12 Footplate ...

Page 20: ...racket for Joystick 8 Armrest Fixing Block 9 Battery Release Clip 10 Freewheel Lever 11 Circuit Breaker CAUTION As designs change some illustrations and pictures in this manual may not correspond to the vehicle that you purchased We reserve the right to make design modifications without further notice ...

Page 21: ...2 never put your fingers around the sides or under the wheelchair as they can be trapped between the seat and the frame See the figure at the right 5 1 2 3 Refer to 5 1 6 to install the battery Ensure the battery release clip holds the battery pack properly 5 1 2 4 Connect the controller cables and power cables Set the speed to the lowest setting Turn the power on to check whether the controller p...

Page 22: ...he appropriate length 5 1 4 2 2 After completing the adjustment tighten the bolt 3cm Figure 5 4 Figure 5 5 Figure 5 6 Figure 5 7 CAUTION The distance between the footplates to the floor must be more than 3 cm from the floor See Figure 5 5 Make sure that the footplate height is adjusted properly according to the user s calf length to reduce pressure on the body Figure 5 6 and 5 7 5 1 5 To flip back...

Page 23: ...Figure 5 12 5 1 6 3 Connect the battery plugs Figure 5 13 Figure 5 10 Figure 5 11 Figure 5 12 Figure 5 13 CAUTION The weight of the battery pack could be up to 7 7kg Please handle with care 5 1 7 Anti Tippers The main purpose of anti tippers is to prevent the user from tipping over backward 5 1 7 1 To Install the Anti Tippers 5 1 7 1 1 Fasten the two screws and ensure the anti tipper is properly i...

Page 24: ...otplates up 5 2 3 The user lowers the body and sits on the wheelchair gently 5 2 4 Fold down the footplates and position your feet on them 5 3 Getting out of Your Wheelchair 5 3 1 Ensure the power is off and freewheel levers of both motors are in drive model for preventing you from sliding 5 3 2 Flip the footplates up 5 3 3 With one hand on the armrest the person should bend slightly forward to br...

Page 25: ...for Power Cable 3 Charger Socket 4 Battery Gauge and Diagnostics Indicator 5 Power Button Speed Adjustment Knob 6 Horn Button Do not use the chair before you are familiar with how to operate the controller The software parameters was set by the Wiring Diagram ...

Page 26: ... driving indoors 5 4 3 Forward Reverse and Braking Push forward on the joystick to make the wheelchair move forward Pull back on the joystick for the wheelchair to move backward Release the joystick and the wheelchair will quickly slow down the electromagnetic brake will be activated to stop the wheelchair Come to a complete stop before turning the power OFF CAUTION The stopping distance will vary...

Page 27: ...n 5 5 2To check the brakes are operating correctly switch the wheelchair on and move the joystick in any direction The brakes should disengage Repeat this check in all four directions ensuring the brakes engage each time the joystick is released to its central position An audible click from each motor indicates the brakes are working 5 6 Freewheel Levers The freewheel levers to allow manual pushin...

Page 28: ...rom rolling down a hill and cause injury or damage Always ensure that the freewheel hubs are engaged before turning on the controller 5 7 Tire Both casters and rear wheels are PU tires For your safety Do not touch the tires and keep your hands away from them 5 8 Circuit Breaker If the motor is overloaded the circuit breaker will be triggered to proect the motor Reset the circuit breaker after the ...

Page 29: ...e up to the plastic clip so that the belt can not slip out of position Please check that there is no gap between the clip and buckle Figure 5 22 SUGGESTION We recommend that the belt is fitted quite tightly around the pelvis Please tighten until you can just get your fingers between user and seat belt Please check that the belt is fastened correctly as recommended If this is not possible please co...

Page 30: ...OFF 6 3 2 Connect the charger s cord to a power outlet 6 3 3 Locate the charging socket at the front of the joystick housing Then connect the charger s round plug to the charging socket See Figures 6 1 and 6 2 6 3 4 The charger s red LED will light up as soon as the charging starts The charging time is at least 6 hours but it could be as long as 10 hours depending on the status of the batteries an...

Page 31: ...eries from the Y type cable 6 3 7 8 Install both the batteries back to the wheelchair Figure 6 3 Figure 6 4 Figure 6 5 Figure 6 6 Figure 6 7 WARNING Do not use an extension cord or multi plug when charging your battery A risk of fire and or electric shock could be encountered Keep your wheelchair away from flammable objects while charging as it may lead to fire or explosion of the battery When the...

Page 32: ...y can be damaged if a non genuine charger is used Never disassemble or modify the charger This will negate the warranty Please charge in a well ventilated area where the battery is not directly exposed to sunlight Do not charge the battery under rainfall in morning dew or in an area where the humidity is high Do not cover the wheelchair with any waterproof cloth or other objects while charging Don...

Page 33: ...under 50 If you find that the fan does not function properly DO NOT use the charger Otherwise the charger may overheat and start a fire 6 5 Batteries The wheelchair is equipped with two batteries The two battery packs can be removed when folding the wheelchair Install Battery Pack For installing battery please refer to section 5 1 6 Install the battery Repace Battery Pack Disconnect cables Figure ...

Page 34: ... posts at the same time An electrical short may occur and injury or damage may occue WARNING There are many risks involved with improper disposal of batteries whether damaged or not Batteries may contain heavy metals and be considered hazardous waste Many regions around the world now strictly enforce laws to help protect our environment By not disposing of batteries properly you may be liable for ...

Page 35: ...drive range will decrease in the winter If the vehicle is not going to be used for a long time please remember to charge the batteries at least once every two weeks Karma re recommends that both batteries be replaced if one battery is defective 6 6 Cleaning the Batteries If a battery is contaminated by dirty water battery acid dust or other soil the battery will discharge quickly Therefore please ...

Page 36: ...eed buttons be adjusted freely and do they function well Does the wheelchair stop when the joystick is released completely Does it light up when the power is ON Is there enough power for your trip Does the horn work well Motor Is there any abnormal noise Does the electromagnetic brake work properly Freewheel Mode Do the freewheel levers work properly Driver s Seat Does the driver s seat recline Do...

Page 37: ...ide and out regularly to keep it beautiful and safe I Inspection A Adjustment Repair 3 Replacement T Tightening L Add Oil Item Period 1 mth 6 mth 12 mth 18 mth 24 mth 30 mth Joystick Control Unit I I I I 3 I 3 Power Module I I I I 3 I 3 Controller Buttons I I I I 3 I 3 Connection to the Electrical System I I I A Motor Operation and Noise I I I A I A I 3 Electromagnetic Brakes I I I I 3 I 3 Connect...

Page 38: ...e tire is flat before you disassemble the rim to replace the pneumatic tire 7 4 General Maintenance 7 4 1 You must maintain the vehicle more frequently if you drive on grass sand or gravel roads often 7 4 2 Do not use water oil or other chemical solutions to clean your wheelchair Be sure NOT to spray the vehicle with water as not to damage the electronic components and PCB circuit board 7 4 3 Plea...

Page 39: ... or wear and have a qualified technician replace it if necessary 7 5 3 Check all parts for proper adjustment 7 5 4 Ensure that the batteries are properly maintained and charged as required 7 5 5 Inspect brake for proper operation 7 5 6 The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced by a qualified technician 7 5 7 Regularly check for loose nuts and or...

Page 40: ...sted solution is to transfer the user from the wheelchair into a vehicle seat and to securely stow the wheelchair in a separate compartment ８ TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair You can inspect the following before taking your wheelchair to a KARMA wheelchair dealer If you cannot solve the problem by yourself contact your KARMA wheelchair dealer for help Problem Checking Point...

Page 41: ...that influences the safety 8 1 2 After the error is cleared the wheelchair can be driven again Error Indication Table Flash code Error description Possible action 1 Remote joystick error Check cables and connectors Replace the Remote 2 Network or configuration error Check cables and connectors Recharge the battery Check charger Replace modules Contact the dealer 3 Left motor error Check cables and...

Page 42: ...a few seconds and switch on the power again BATTERY GAUGE AND DIAGNOSTICS INDICATOR DESCRIPTION One red LED flashes Horn beeps every ten seconds Low Battery Warning The battery voltage is lower than the Cut Off voltage Charge the battery immediately One red LED flashes Low Battery Warning The battery voltage is low Charge the battery as soon as possible All LEDs are on Two green LEDs flash High Vo...

Page 43: ...h The wheelchair is now unlocked All LEDs flash The Joystick is out of neutral position when switching on the wheelchair LED flashes one after another from right to left Driving is inhibited LED will flash until the root cause is fixed ...

Page 44: ...35 LED flashed one after another from left to right Battery is charging ...

Page 45: ...t batteries kg 28 3 28 8 Mass of the heaviest part kg 26 5 27 0 Maximum speed forward km 6 6 Drive range km 16 7 16 7 Minimum turning radius mm 925 925 Minimum turning radius without user mm 750 750 Reversing width mm 1230 1230 Ground clearance mm 70 70 Obstacle climbing mm 50 50 Static stability downhill X 11 11 Static stability uphill X 12 12 Static stability sideways X 12 12 Dynamic stability u...

Page 46: ... Armrest to seat distance mm 215 215 Front location of armrest structure mm 35 595 35 595 All the specifications specified in this section are estimated based on the following conditions 20 an 100 kg occupant brand new fully charged batteries and driving on the flat road The actual product specifications differ from the data in the table by 1 cm 0 5 kg The actual product specifications may vary ac...

Page 47: ...bing Do not use the wheelchair until it is dry 10 1 7 Frame wipe with a damp cloth but be sure not to splash spray the wheelchair with water as doing so may damage the motor electrical wiring and battery 10 1 8 If compressed air is available you can use the compressed air to clean your wheelchair do not exceed 7K and keep the nozzle at least 10 cm away from your wheelchair 10 1 9 Casing wipe with ...

Page 48: ...t our planet for future generations 10 2 5 If you do not have access to the world wide web please use your local phone directory ask for operator assistance or go to your local government center for more information 10 2 6 Various parts of this wheelchair should be recycled to the collection and recycling location nearest to you Earth Day is every day Check with your local recycling center on wher...

Page 49: ...ear after delivery to the customer then the affected parts will be repaired or replaced free of charge 11 2 3 Battery warranty is subject to the periods set by the manufacturers Please contact your local dealer in detail 11 2 4 Consumable parts such as bearings cables carbon brushes circuit breakers covers footplates light bulbs pads side guards upholsteries wheels and similar parts are excluded f...

Page 50: ...11 3 7 Damage resulting from any addition modification or alteration of the product or parts without the approval by KARMA 11 3 8 Damage resulting from external factors such as chemicals oil debris etc 11 3 9 Damage caused by natural disasters 11 4 The Responsibilities of the User 11 4 1 Fully adhere to operation guidelines set forth in this manual 11 4 2 Perform self inspection and basic maintena...

Page 51: ...ion maintenance and warranty inheritance procedure Full Name Gender Male Female Date of Birth Year Month Day Address Model KARMA SP 100 Serial Number Date of Purchase Year Month Day Purchaser Signature Dealer s Data Name of the Store Phone No and Address If you have any suggestions on how to improve our products please don t hesitate contacting your local dealer to let us know what you think of yo...

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