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STAIRWAYS
● DO NOT attempt to move an occupied
powered wheelchair between floors using a
stairway.
(See Figure 1)
● Use an elevator to move an occupied powered
wheelchair between floors. If moving a
powered wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST
be removed and transported independently of the powered wheelchair. Extreme
caution is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED powered
wheelchair up or down stairs.
● Karma recommends disassembling the wheelchair and transporting the
components independently up or down stairs. Make sure to use ONLY secure,
non-detachable parts on each component for hand-hold supports.
● DO NOT attempt to lift a powered wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of removable (detachable) parts may result in injury to the user or
assistants or damage to the wheelchair.
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
● DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered wheelchair between floors. Serious
bodily injury and damage to the wheelchair may occur.
YOU AND YOUR KARMA SERVICE PROVIDER
● No tools are required for assembly. Your wheelchair should be assembled by your
authorized Karma dealer. Your authorized Karma dealer is also your service
provider. Unauthorized repairs, upgrades and add-ons will negate your warranty.
● Anything wheelchair related that requires tools should be done by your authorized
Karma service provider. Your Karma service provider has the necessary service
manual for your wheelchair.
● If you have any defective parts or lose any parts, please contact your dealer for
repair and/or replacement. Please only use parts authorized by karma. Use of
parts that are not authorized by 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 service provider.
Unauthorized repairs will nullify 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 performance.
● Check the warranty section of this manual to find out what Karma guarantees and
(Figure 1)
