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Karma KM-8020 Owner's Manual

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KM-8000 Series
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  • Page 1 Manual Wheelchair Owner's Manual KM-8000 Series (KM-8020 & KM-8520)

  • Page 3: General Warning

    GENERAL WARNING ● DO maintain your wheelchair well, in particular check the tyre pressure since this affects the efficiency of the brakes. Please see the walls of the tyres for the correct tyre pressure. ● DO make sure that both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the wheelchair.
  • Page 4 ● 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 void your warranty.
  • Page 5 KARMA guarantees and what maintenance service and parts that are not covered by the warranty. ● KARMA does not have an official list of service providers at this time. Please contact your dealer for service. If you cannot contact your dealer, please contact another authorized KARMA dealer for service.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PREFACE ........................1 2. SAFETY .......................... 1 2.1 Doorways ......................1 2.2 Leaning ........................2 2.3 Negotiating Inclines ..................2 2.4 Kerbs ........................2 2.5 Stairs ........................3 2.6 Streets ........................3 2.7 General ........................3 2.8 Upholstery ......................
  • Page 7 5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ..............26 5.1 Daily Check ......................26 5.2 Regular Maintenance Record ..............26 6. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ................29 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 31 7.1 Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair ........... 31 8. SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 32 9.

  • Page 8: Preface

    1.2 This owner's manual is written for KARMA wheelchair: KM-8000 Series. 1.3 The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols.

  • Page 9: Leaning

    2.2 Leaning Do not lean over the side of your wheelchair since such an action may cause your to lose balance and fall. (See Figure 2.1.) 2.3 Negotiating Inclines 2.3.1 Never turn on a hill due to the danger of tipping. 2.3.2 When having an assistant, go straight up a slope.

  • Page 10: Stairs

    2.7.2 Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the wheelchair. 2.7.3 Never carry more than one passenger. KARMA wheelchairs are limited to one user. 2.7.4 Use caution to assure your clothing doesn't get tangled with the wheels.

  • Page 11: Upholstery

    could cause the chair to tip over. Please refer to the figure below for the best grip points for using the pushrim. 2.8 Upholstery 2.8.1 When cleaning the upholstery, use warm water and a mild soap. 2.8.2 Upholstery cleaner/foam can also be used, but avoid other cleaning solvents. 2.8.3 Do stay far away from any flame because it might injure the user and damage the wheelchair.

  • Page 12: Avoid General Misuse

    2.11 Avoid General Misuse 2.11.1 Please note that our "Owner's Manual" contains a number of cautions -- any vehicle can cause injury if misused -- use within our guidelines and with reasonable care and your safety will be increased. Your wheelchair will give years of safe use if used sensibly and carefully.

  • Page 13: Labeling

    2.12 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it. Do not remove them. Protect them for future reference.

  • Page 14: Intended Use & Parts

    3. INTENDED USE & PARTS 3.1 Intended Use 3.1.1 The KM-8000 Series with 24" rear wheels is a self-propelled wheelchair. It can either be pushed by an attendant or by the user. 3.1.2 The KM-8000 Series is suitable for a single user up to 130 kg in weight. Hand brakes are provided for both rear wheels.

  • Page 15: Km-8000 With 24" Rear Wheel Parts Description

    3.2 KM-8000 with 24" Rear Wheel Parts Description 1. Push Handle 7. Caster 2. Side Panel 8. Backrest Upholstery 3. Rear Wheel 9. Armrest 4. Brake 10. Seat Upholstery 5. Anti-Tippers 11. Calf Strap 6. Cross Brace (Cross Bar) 12. Footplate...

  • Page 16: Operation

    4. OPERATION 4.1 Preparing For Use 4.1.1 Unfolding 4.1.1.1 Holding the armrests, pull outwards. (See Figure 4.1) 4.1.1.2 Pointing your fingers inward with the palm of your hand on the frame, push down until the seat is fully lowered. Make sure the frame is firmly seated in its holder.
  • Page 17 While completing step 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 right figure.) 4.1.2 Folding 4.1.2.1 Flip up the footplates. (See Figure 4.7) 4.1.2.2 Disassemble the footrest.
  • Page 18 4.1.3 Armrest 4.1.3.1 Standard armrest: flip-back armrest. 4.1.3.2 Flip back the armrest by pressing the release lever located at the front base of the armrest. After you press the release lever, you can lift the armrest backwards. (See Figures 4.12 and 4.13). 4.1.3.3 Height adjustment of armrest (Option, See Fig.
  • Page 19 4.1.3.10 Detachable height adjustment armrest (See Fig. 4.15). 4.1.3.11 Detachable armrest (See Fig. 4.16). 4.1.3.12 Flip-back height adjustment, desk length armrest (See Fig. 4.17). 4.1.4 Rear Wheel 4.1.4.1 Your wheelchair may be supplied with quick-release wheels. If so, please follow the instructions below. 4.1.5 Rear Wheel Removal 4.1.5.1 Support the weight of the chair with one hand by holding the push handle.
  • Page 20 4.1.8.1 Footrests can swing out, which makes transferring easier. 4.1.9 Footplate Height 4.1.9.1 To adjust the footplate height, use the Karma tool provided to loosen the bolt at the end of the footrest arm. 4.1.9.2 Adjust it to the required height and re-tighten. (See Figure 4.20).

  • Page 21: Pelvic Belt (Option)

    Figure 4.23 Figure 4.24 SUGGESTION: ● Make sure that the footplate height is adjusted properly according to the user's calf length to reduce pressure on the body. ● The footrest height must be more than 5 cm. (See Figure 4.21). CAUTION: ●...
  • Page 22 4.2.2 Adjust the Length of Pelvic Belt 4.2.2.1 Identify the require length of the belt. (Figure 4.27) 4.2.2.2 Push the two part of belt through buckle to make the belt longer or shorter. (Figure 4.28) 4.2.2.3 Pull the two part of belt tight. (Figure 4.29) 4.2.2.4 Push the buckle up to the plastic clip so that the belt cannot slip out of position.

  • Page 23: Storing

    Make sure the wheelchair is folded when stored. SUGGESTION: ● Please store the wheelchair in a location where it is out of direct sunlight, rain and dew. For more details, consult your KARMA dealer. WARNING: ● Don't put anything on the wheelchair while it is in storage.
  • Page 24 4.4.2 Transferring Out 4.4.2.1 Make sure that the chair is near the place you're transferring to. 4.4.2.2 Move the wheelchair backwards so that the casters are pointing forwards and are in line with the rear wheels 4.4.2.3 Ensure that, where possible, the rear of the chair is against a wall or, if not, it must be firmly held by an attendant.

  • Page 25: General Use

    When transferring in and out of the chair, make sure that the brakes are applied to prevent the chair from sliding away. Also see that the footplates are flipped up for ease of entering or exiting. (See Figure 4.32) 4.5 General Use 4.5.1 Attendant Pushing and Self Propelling 4.5.1.1 Ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being pushed.
  • Page 26 Figure 4.31 Figure 4.32 Figure 4.33 Figure 4.34 Figure 4.35 Figure 4.36 Figure 4.37 Figure 4.38 4.5.2 Tilting by the Attendant 4.5.2.1 Make sure both the user's feet are on the footplates and will not slip off. Make sure the handgrips are secure and cannot slip off. 4.5.2.2 Release both brakes.
  • Page 27 CAUTION: ● When a wheelchair 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 wheelchair will feel unsafe. ●...
  • Page 28 user to fall. ● NEVER ALLOW THE WHEELCHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING DOWN A KERB. 4.5.4.1.1 Position the wheelchair so that the front casters are near the edge of the kerb and make sure that the road is clear. 4.5.4.1.2 Move the wheelchair slowly and carefully forwards while tilting it back slightly.

  • Page 29: Transportation

    KM-8520Q24 was tested with a four point webbing system. For further information on the use of wheelchair restraints please refer to the manufacturer's user guide. KARMA always recommends that the user be transferred into the seat of the vehicle with a safety belt or harness while in a transport.
  • Page 30 WARNING: ● Please transfer to a seat in the vehicle when possible. 4.6.1 Before use 4.6.1.1 Please detach all easily removable accessories from the wheelchair and store them in a safe place where they cannot move around and become a safety hazard.
  • Page 31 4.6.3 Fitting the Front Restraint 4.6.3.1 Connect the straps around the wheelchair frame and caster bracket as pictured below. The anchor point is marked with a yellow sticker. 4.6.3.2 Take the brakes off and reverse the wheelchair to tension the front straps. Apply wheelchair brakes (the brakes should be left on during transport) 4.6.4 Fitting the Rear Restraint 4.6.4.1 Attach rear straps into rail approximately 300 mm behind the wheelchair...
  • Page 32 4.6.5 Fitting Seat Belt 4.6.5.1 Fasten the three point safety belt around the user. 4.6.5.2 The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward-facing configuration, with the parking brake applied. 4.6.5.3 Pelvic restraints should make full contact across the front of the body near the junction of the thigh and pelvis as pictured below (correct seat belt position).

  • Page 33: Inspection And Maintenance

    5.1.7 A qualified technician can be found at an authorized distributor/dealer. CAUTION: ● Visit a KARMA wheelchair dealer for inspection and maintenance if you find anything abnormal. 5.2 Regular Maintenance Record To make sure your wheelchair is in good condition, visit your KARMA wheelchair dealer regularly for maintenance (and keep records accordingly) every six months after purchasing.
  • Page 34 maintained regularly. You should clean your wheelchair regularly. Weekly Monthly Item ● GENERAL ● Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one Ⅴ side) ● FRAME AND CROSS BARS ● Inspect frame structure for small cracks/fissures Ⅴ ● Inspect for bent frame or cross bars Ⅴ...
  • Page 35 ● ARMRESTS Ⅴ ● Inspect the detachable armrest button for effective locking Ⅴ ● Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly ● FOOTRESTS ● Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are Ⅴ securely tightened ● Inspect the swing-away footrest release lever for effective Ⅴ...

  • Page 36: Options And Accessories

    ● Magnesium Alloy Rear Wheel (MG-40) ● I.V. Pole Holder - Sliver spokes + bright yellow tyre. - Height adjusts from 130 cm (51") to - Attaches to all KARMA manual 200 cm (78"). wheelchairs. - Attaches to all KARMA manual wheelchairs.
  • Page 37 ● Anti-Tipper ● Multi-Purpose Safety Belt - Attaches to all KARMA manual - Attaches to all KARMA manual wheelchairs. wheelchairs. ● Headrest ● Folding Drink Holder - Attaches to all KARMA manual - Collapses and adjusts to the size of wheelchairs.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 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. Wheelchair Veers ● Check tyres for correct and equal pressure Right/Left ●...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    8. SPECIFICATIONS Model 16*17 18*17 20*18 22*18 Overall Length 1045 ㎜ (41.1 in) 1090 ㎜ (42.9 in) (mm/in) Overall Width 620 ㎜ 670 ㎜ 720 ㎜ 765 ㎜ (24.4 in) (26.4 in) (28.3 in) (30.1 in) (mm/in) Overall Height 895 ㎜ (35.2 in) 915 ㎜...

  • Page 40: Cleaning & Recycling

    Static Stability Test (According to ISO 7176-1:1999) Forward Max. 19 degrees Backward Max. 15 degrees Sideways Max. 17 degrees • The degree tolerance is +0, -1 degree. • The test condition: size of test dummy used : 130 kg. CAUTION: ●...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    10.2.1.2 Warranty repairs can be performed by authorized KARMA wheelchair dealers only. 10.2.1.3 KARMA is not responsible for the transportation costs for repair and replacement. 10.2.1.4 Replaced parts will be the property of KARMA.
  • Page 42 10.2.2.3 Problems arising due to lack of basic maintenance and self-inspection. 10.2.2.4 Damage resulting from use not following operation guidelines. 10.2.2.5 Installation or use of parts not manufactured by KARMA. 10.2.2.6 Damage resulting from use in unsuitable environments. 10.2.2.7 Any addition, modification, or alteration not authorized by KARMA.
  • Page 43 Please contact your local dealer. 10.2.7 Transfer of Warranty Rights If you purchase a second-hand KARMA wheelchair while it is still with in the warranty period, bring this owner's manual and the wheelchair to the dealership where the wheelchair was purchased for registration.
  • Page 44 104-40017 Rev:14 JAN2014...

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