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Powered Wheelchair Owner's Manual
Ergo Nimble Series
(KP-10.3 Series)
KP-10.3
KP-10.3S
KP-10.3-CPT

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  • Page 1 Powered Wheelchair Owner's Manual Ergo Nimble Series (KP-10.3 Series) KP-10.3 KP-10.3S KP-10.3-CPT...
  • Page 2 Department of Transportation (U.S.) has not approved any tie-down systems for transportationof a user while on a powered wheelchair in a moving vehicle of any type. It is the position of KARMA that users of powered wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and make use of the restraints made available by the auto industry.

  • Page 3: Operating Information

    Operating Information ● Performance adjustments should ONLY be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver or bystanders and damage to the powered wheelchair and surrounding property. ●...
  • Page 4 KARMA. Before attempting to sit in or exit the power wheelchair, turn the power OFF. This will ensure that the power wheelchair will not drive. Turn the power OFF while the wheelchair is not in use. Otherwise, injury and/or damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property may occur ●...

  • Page 5: Rain Test

    RAIN TEST ● KARMA has tested its powered wheelchair in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 Rain Test. This test provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her powered wheelchair from a rainstorm and retain operation.
  • Page 6 If you cannot contact your dealer, please contact another authorized KARMA dealer for service. If all else fails, contact KARMA directly via our website or give us a call and we can refer you to your new service provider.
  • Page 7 CLASSIFICATION & INTENDED USE ● KARMA's KP-10.3 Series are classified as a class B mobility product for indoor and outdoor use. This wheelchair is suitable for usersup to 120kg in weight. It also has an extremely durable aluminum alloy frame with tough accessory and does not suffer in dramatic extremes of temperature (neither the user nor the attendant need touch metal parts in normal use).

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3.3 Powered Vehicle Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)....11 3.4 Warnings ....................... 12 4. PARTS ........................13 KP-10.3 Parts Introduction ................13 KP-10.3S (equipped with 22Ah batteries) Parts Introduction ..15 KP-10.3S Parts Introduction ................. 17 KP-10.3-CPT (equipped with 36Ah batteries) Parts Introduction .. 19...
  • Page 9 5.16 Getting In ....................33 5.17 Getting Out ....................33 6. BATTERIES AND CHARGER ................34 6.1 Battery Box of 22 Ah batteries in KP-10.3 Series ......34 6.2 Charging the Batteries ................34 6.3 Charger ......................36 6.4 Batteries ......................36...
  • Page 10 7.2 Regular Maintenance Record ............... 38 7.3 Tires ........................ 39 7.4 General Maintenance ................39 7.5 Suggested Maintenance Procedures ..........40 7.6 KP-10.3 Series Instructions for Lubrication ........41 7.7 Transporting and Storing ............... 41 8. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................42 9. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................43 10.

  • Page 11: Preface

    1.2 This owner's manual includes operation instructions for the aspects of the wheelchair, assembly instructions, and instructions on how to deal with possible accidents. This owner's manual is written for KARMA powered wheelchair(s): KP-10.3 Series. 1.3 The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols.

  • Page 12: Traffic Rules

    2.1.2 Therefore, please always keep these safety guidelines in mind. 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 center of gravity and might cause the wheelchair to tip or the person on the wheelchair to fall off, we suggest contacting your therapist or dealer as well as attaching anti-tippers, safety belt, or other additional safety accessories.

  • Page 13: No Passengers

    2.4 No Passengers KARMA wheelchair is limited to one driver. Do not carry passengers (including children) on your wheelchair. 2.5 No Hauling Heavy Goods Do not use this wheelchair to carry or haul heavy goods. The maximum weight that can be carried, including goods, is stated beside "Max.

  • Page 14: Mobile Phones And Other Electric Equipment

    2.12.10 Again, descending obstacles should be done perpendicularly. (See Figure 2.6) 2.12.11 KARMA does not design wheelchairs to take jumps over or off obstacles. Doing so will void your warranty.

  • Page 15: Maximum User Weight Limit

    WARNING ●Do not set the wheelchair in freewheel mode when on an incline or decline. ●If you breakdown on railroad tracks, first, check for an oncoming train. If a train is coming, get out of its way immediately! If no train is coming, set to freewheel mode and push the wheelchair off the tracks.

  • Page 16: Kp-10.3 Series Labeling

    2.14 KP-10.3 Series Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it. Do not remove them. Protect them for future reference.

  • Page 20: Emi/Rfi

    WARNING ●It is very important that you read this information regarding the possible effects of electromagnetic interference on your electric KARMA wheelchair. 3.1 Electromagnetic Interference From Radio Wave Sources 3.1.1 Powered vehicles may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference...

  • Page 21: The Sources Of Radiated Emi Can Be Broadly Classified Into Three Types

    3.2 The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types 3.2.1 Hand-held portable transceivers (transmitter-receivers) with the antenna mounted directly on the transmitting unit, such as citizens band (CB) radios, walkie-talkies, security and fire or police transceivers, cellular telephones and other personal communication devices;...

  • Page 22: Warnings

    EMI. There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered vehicle. 3.4.4 Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to your powered vehicle dealer or KARMA, and note whether there was a source of EMI nearby.

  • Page 23: Parts

    4. PARTS KP-10.3 Parts Introduction 1. Pelvic Belt 7. Backrest 2. Joystick Controller 8. Armrest 3. Charging Socket 9. Backrest Angle Adjustment 4. Seat 10. Motor 5. Calf Strap 11. Caster 6. Footplate...
  • Page 24 12. Armrest Fixing Strap 16. Battery Pack's Strap 13. Push Handle 17. Circuit Breaker 14. Backrest Angle Adjustment Chain 18. Anti-Tipper 15. Freewheel Lever 19. Rear Wheel...

  • Page 25: Kp-10.3S (Equipped With 22Ah Batteries) Parts Introduction

    KP-10.3S (equipped with 22Ah batteries) Parts Introduction 1. Pelvic Belt 7. Backrest 2. Joystick Controller 8. Armrest 3. Charging Socket 9. Backrest Angle Adjustment 4. Seat 10. Motor 5. Heel Loop 11. Caster 6. Footplate...
  • Page 26 12. Armrest Fixing Strap 16. Backrest Angle Adjustment Chain 13. Rear Wheel 17. Freewheel Lever 14. Anti-Tipper 18. Battery Pack's Strap 15. Push Handle 19. Circuit Breaker...

  • Page 27: Kp-10.3S Parts Introduction

    KP-10.3S Parts Introduction 1. Pelvic Belt 7.Backrest 2. Joystick Controller 8.Armrest 3. Charging Socket 9. Backrest Angle Adjustment 4. Seat 10. Circuit Breaker 5. Heel Loop 11. Motor 6. Footplate 12. Caster...
  • Page 28 13. Armrest Fixing Strap 16. Push Handle 14. Rear Wheel 17. Backrest Angle Adjustment Chain 15. Anti-Tipper 18. Freewheel Lever...

  • Page 29: Kp-10.3-Cpt (Equipped With 36Ah Batteries) Parts Introduction

    KP-10.3-CPT (equipped with 36Ah batteries) Parts Introduction 1. Seat 8. Pelvic Belt 2. Armrest 9. Joystick Contrlller 3. Side Panel 10. Joystick Controller Connection 4. Armrest Height Adjusting Knob Tube 5. Rear Wheel 11. Calf Strap 6. Motor 12. Footrest 7.
  • Page 30 14. Anti-Tipper Battery Casing Clutch...

  • Page 31: Operation

    5. OPERATION VR II Joystick Controller 1. Joystick 5. Horn Button 2. Charging Socket 6. Speed Indicator 3. Battery & Diagnostics Indicator 7. Speed Increase Button 4. Power On/Off 8. Speed Decrease Button 5.1 How to Operate Your Wheelchair 5.1.1 POWER ON/OFF 5.1.1.1 Press the power button.

  • Page 32: Controller Cable Fastening Position

    5.1.3.2.5 The wheelchair is now unlocked. 5.2 Controller Cable Fastening Position 5.2.1 The controller for KP-10.3 Series is packaged in the carton; after opening the carton, the controller needs to be put into the position with fastening the cable tie.

  • Page 33: Driving Speed

    5.3 Driving Speed You can choose between 1 to 5 orange dots in the speed indicator, with 5 being the maximum speed. Please refer to "Max. Speed" in section 10. SPECIFICATIONS. Speed Scale Speed Equivalencies and Recommended Circumstances Speed equivalent to walking slowly on foot On an decline Driving indoors or in a narrow space Equivalent to walking at a normal speed...

  • Page 34: Horn Button

    power to OFF. ●NEVER use the freewheel mode when going down an incline. The electromagnetic brake won't function in freewheel mode. 5.5 Horn Button The horn will sound for as long as the button is pressed. 5.6 Battery Gauge When the Battery Gauge is used to indicate power on and provides an estimate of the remaining battery capacity.

  • Page 35: How To Adjust Your Wheelchair, Disassemble And Assemble Your Wheelchair

    5.8.1.2 Your footplate length should be adjusted according to your calf length. 5.8.1.3 Go to your service provider for adjustment or use the Allen Wrench included in your KARMA Tool Kit to loosen the bolts at both side of the footplate, adjust and re-tighten.
  • Page 36 2.5 cm (4 positions). 5.8.2.2 Your footplate length should be adjusted according to your calf length. 5.8.2.3 Use the Allen Wrench included in your KARMA Tool Kit to loosen the bolts at both side of the footplate, adjust and re-tighten. (see figure...

  • Page 37: Armrest Adjustment For Kp-10.3 Series

    5.9.2.2Lift and swing backwards to remove. (see figure 5-17) (Figure 5-16) (Figure 5-17) 5.9.3 KP-10.3- CPT Height adjustments (4 stages of height adjustment )： 5.9.3.1Lossen the knob and adjust the height to meet the user’s needs. Each stage is 2cm. After adjustment, retighten the knob.(see figure 5-18 ,figure 5-19) 5.9.4 KP-10.3- CPT width adjustments (4 stages of height adjustment )：...

  • Page 38: Kp10.3-Cpt Seat Position Adjustment

    (see figures 5-26) 5.11.2 here are two angles for KP-10.3- CPT seat. You can adjust it by seat angle adjustment buttons on the side of seat. Pull the seat angle adjustment buttons and adjust the optimum angle.

  • Page 39: Disassembling And Assembling The Kp-10.3 Series

    Otherwise, the cable could be damaged. 5.12.1 Disassembling and Assembling KP-10.3 The KP-10.3 can be disassembled into three parts easily and can also be quickly assembled which is convenient for storage and transportation. Please follow the following steps.
  • Page 40 5.12.2 Disassembling and Assembling KP-10.3S The KP-10.3S can be disassembled into three parts easily and can also be quickly assembled which is convenient for storage and transportation. Please follow the following steps. 1. Detach the footrests. 2. Flip back both the armrest, 3.

  • Page 41: Disassembling And Assembling Kp-10.3-Cpt

    (as shown in the step No. 8 in section 5.11.1 Disassembling and Assembling KP-10.3 ) ● Assemble the KP-10.3S by reversing this procedure. ● Battery plugs are placed in the gap between the two batteries, as shown in the left figure.

  • Page 42: Anti-Tippers

    4. Pull the pins out from both 5. Lift and pull the seat 6. Unfasten the Velcro from the sides of the mounting backward to remove it from bottom of the battery box . bases . the base frame . 7.

  • Page 43: Getting In

    Note that they shold be engaged when the user gets in and out of the wheelchair to prevent if from sliding. 5.15.2 Flip up the footplate when getting in and out. It can prevent the chair from tipping to the front and make transferring easier. 5.15.3 Make sure that the controller is turned off.

  • Page 44: Batteries And Charger

    6. BATTERIES AND CHARGER 6.1 Battery Box of 22 Ah batteries in KP-10.3 Series There are two batteries that are connected and put below the wheelchair within the battery box of KP-10 series.This battery boxes are designed professionally, can disassemble and combine fast.
  • Page 45 6.2.2 Be sure to follow the procedures listed below precisely. 6.2.2.1 Turn the wheelchair OFF. 6.2.2.2 Connect the charger's cord to a power outlet. 6.2.2.3 Locate the charging socket at the front of the joystick housing. Then connect the charger's round plug to the charging socket. (see figures 6-4 and 6-5) 6.2.2.4 The charger's red/orange LED will light up as soon as the charging starts.

  • Page 46: Charger

    CAUTION ●Please follow the guidelines below to avoid accidents while charging. ●Be sure to only use a KARMA approved battery charger and charge the battery completely every time. The battery can be damaged if a non-genuine charger is used. ●Never disassemble or modify the charger. This will void the warranty.
  • Page 47 ●Failure to use the correct battery size and/or voltage may cause damage to the powered wheelchair and give unsatisfactory performance. For replacement of batteries, please contact your local KARMA supplier/dealer in order to ensure that the new batteries are correctly be used.

  • Page 48: Inspection And Maintenance

    ●Visit a KARMA wheelchair dealer for inspection and maintenance if you find anything abnormal. 7.2 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. A maintenance/service fee may apply.

  • Page 49: Tires

    I - Inspection A - Adjustment Δ - Repair 3 - Replacement T - Tightening L - Add Oil Item/Period 1 mth 6 mth Joystick Control Unit Power Module Controller Buttons Connection to the Electrical System Operation and Noise Motor Electromagnetic Brakes Connection to the Electrical System Loose or Corroded Terminals...

  • Page 50: Suggested Maintenance Procedures

    PCB circuit board. 7.4.3 Please clean the vehicle by wiping it with either a dry or moist cloth. 7.4.4 Please take the vehicle to an authorized KARMA wheelchair dealer for repairs and adjustments. Improper adjustments could lead to wheelchair malfunction or an accident.

  • Page 51: Kp-10.3 Series Instructions For Lubrication

    7.5.8 Clean dirt, dust and grease from exposed components. 7.5.9 A qualified technician can be found with an authorized distributor/dealer. 7.6 KP-10.3 Series Instructions for Lubrication Please view below for the instruction of lubricating the parts on the wheelchair. 7.6.1 Caster Bracket (see figures 7-1) 7.6.2 Backrest Angle Adjustment Ring (see figures 7-2)

  • Page 52: Optional Accessories

    7.7.7 When stored for a long time, please charge the batteries to full and then disconnect the battery terminals. 7.7.8 For more details, consult your KARMA wheelchair dealer. 8. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Please contact your dealers for the accessories. CAUTION ● DO NOT use parts, accessories or adapters other than those authorized by KARMA.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    9. TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair 9.2 You can inspect the following before taking your wheelchair to a KARMA wheelchair dealer. Problem Checking Points and Corrective Action My wheelchair does Is the power turned OFF？ not start.
  • Page 54 9.3 VRII Controller, Battery& Diagnostics Indicator The following table indicates what the gauge will display for any given state. Indication Status Meaning What to do The battery needs Check the connections to charging or there is a the battery. If the 1signal bad connection to the connections are good, try...

  • Page 55: Specifications

    10. SPECIFICATIONS (±1 ㎝±1 ㎏) Model KP-10.3 Description Seat Width 44 ㎝ Front Seat Height 54 ㎝ Armrest Height 21 ㎝~27 ㎝ Legrest Length 28 ㎝~46 ㎝ Manural/Power Tilt,Recline Backrest angle : 5°,19° adjustment Motor( Nominal Output/Max. Output) 200W/420W Batteries...
  • Page 56 (±1 ㎝±1 ㎏) Model KP-10.3S Description Seat Width 44 ㎝ Front Seat Height 54 ㎝ Armrest Height 21 ㎝~27 ㎝ Legrest Length 28 ㎝~46 ㎝ Manural/Power Tilt,Recline Backrest angle : 5°,19° adjustment Motor( Nominal Output/Max. Output) 200W/420W Batteries 22Ah*2pcs Controller VR2 50A Caster Wheel(inch/material) 200*50...
  • Page 57 20℃~35℃(68℉~95℉) , an 80 kg (176 lb) driver, brand new fully charged batteries and on a flat road. 10.2 The specifications are ±1 cm, ±1 kg or 1% in tolerence. 10.3 KARMA reserves the right to modify information herein without further...

  • Page 58: Cleaning & Recycling

    notice. Product specification could be varied according to customer requirements. 11. CLEANING & RECYCLING 11.1 Cleaning 11.1.1 In order to lengthen the life of your wheelchair, it is suggested that you clean the wheelchair periodically (if not daily), especially after it is used in the rain or snow. 11.1.2 We suggest that you don't use your wheelchair in the rain or snow.

  • Page 59: Post-Consumer Recycling

    11.2 Post-Consumer Recycling 11.2.1 A post-consumer recycling plan should follow the Environmental Protection Administration's regulations. 11.2.2 The items listed below are for reference only as local law and regulation may vary. Material Part Name Method Iron/Aluminum-alloy Frame Recyclable Various Recyclable Various Battery Recyclable...

  • Page 60: Warranty

    12.2.2.2 The warranty repair can be performed by authorized KARMA wheelchair dealers only. 12.2.2.3 KARMA is not responsible for the transportation costs for repair and replacement. 12.2.2.4 Replaced parts will be the property of KARMA. ■ Warranty Duration and Parts Covered By the Warranty...
  • Page 61 12.2.2.10 Tampering by changing or adding components to the vehicle, which are not approved by KARMA; 12.2.2.11 Damage caused by using non-KARMA genuine parts or other parts not recommended by KARMA; 12.2.2.12 Abuse or misuse of the vehicle such as driving over curbs and overloading the wheelchair with passengers or goods;...

  • Page 62: The Responsibilities Of The User

    KARMA wheelchair dealership where the wheelchair was purchased. 12.2.5 Transfer of Warranty Rights 12.2.5.1 If you purchase a second-hand KARMA wheelchair while it is still with in the warranty period, bring the owner's manual and the vehicle to the dealership where the wheelchair was purchased for registration.
  • Page 63 12.2.6 Warranty Form (You May Photocopy This From) Full Name: Gender: Date of Birth: Address: Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: 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 your wheelchair.Thank you and enjoy.
  • Page 64 KARMA reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice. 110404050018 104-45027 Rev:10 2016.08...

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