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  • Page 1 User manual Agile...
  • Page 2 1. Index Index ......................0 How to contact Karma ................1 Declaration of conformity ................2 Introduction ....................3 Serial number ..................3 Used symbols for warning, caution and note ..........4 Warranty ....................5 Intended use / intended user ..............6 Intended environment ................
  • Page 3 10.6 Anti-tippers (Optional) ..............14 10.7 Seat Upholstery and Backrest Upholstery ........14 10.8 Removing and Fitting the rear wheels..........15 10.8.1 Removing the rear wheels ............15 10.8.2 Fitting the rear wheels ............. 15 10.9 Options and Accessories ..............16 10.9.1 Height adjustable armrests .............
  • Page 4 12.9.2 Transfer out the wheelchair ............. 27 12.10 Driving and steering the wheelchair ..........28 12.10.1 General use for user and attendant ........28 12.10.2 Tipping backwards by the user ........... 29 12.11 Negotiating steps and kerbs ............30 12.11.1 Going down a step with an attendant ........
  • Page 5 15. Refurbishment and re-use of the product..........47 16. Disposal of the product ................47 17. Trouble shooting..................48 18. Technical specifications ................49...

  • Page 6: How To Contact Karma

    Chia-Yi 621 Taiwan www.karma.com.tw European representative: Karma Mobility S.L. C/ Periodista Francisco Carantoña Dubert, 23 Bajo 33209 Gijón - Asturias (Spain) phone: +34 984 390 907 karma@karmamobility.es Produced and published by Karma Medical, Taiwan. Technical changes and print errors prohibited.

  • Page 7: Declaration Of Conformity

    3. Declaration of conformity...
  • Page 8 Karma runs the policy of continuously product improvement. Therefore, pictures of products or options as shown in this manual might be different from what you see in the product. Karma reserves the right to make changes to the product without prior notice.

  • Page 9: Used Symbols For Warning, Caution And Note

    5. Used symbols for warning, caution and note General warnings are indicated by using a symbol. There are three levels of warnings: 1. Warning If you see this sign, please use extreme caution where this symbol appears. Neglecting these warnings can lead to personal or material damage.

  • Page 10: Warranty

    3 years and gas strut for a period of 1 year after delivery to the customer. Your local supplier will carry out this warranty. For warranty claim, you can get in contact with our local authorized Karma dealers. The wheelchair must be repaired by a Karma Medical designated Customer Service agent.

  • Page 11: Intended Use / Intended User

    7. Intended use / intended user The Agile manual wheelchair is meant to provide mobility to persons who are not able to walk, stand or use a walking device, but who are able to control and use the manual wheelchair. It could be used for independent or assisted transport of a person with mobility difficulty.

  • Page 12: Safety Information

    9. Safety information 9.1 Pass through doorways The safest way to operate the chair is on level floors that are free of obstacles. Whenever possible use a ramp to enter or exit a facility. Keeping your hands on the handrims will allow you to maintain maximum balance. Do not try to force yourself over obstacles by propulsion and never use the sides of a doorway to pass through.
  • Page 13  Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair.  Never carry more than one passenger on the chair. Karma wheelchairs are limited to only one user.  Pay attention to assure your clothing doesn't get tangled with the wheels.
  • Page 14 ISO 7176–19. 9.9 Use the anti-tippers  Karma strongly recommend the use of anti-tippers when using your back tubes with additional load, the backrest is in reclined position or the backrest is in larger back angle. ...
  • Page 15 10. Wheelchair components and functions 10.1 Wheelchair overview 1. Armrest 8. Backrest Upholstery 2. Side Panel 9. Backrest Joint 3. Seat Upholstery 10. Rear Wheel 4. Footrest 11. Parking Brake 5. Calf Strap 12. Cross Braces 6. Footplate 13. Caster 7.
  • Page 16 10.2 Parking brakes The parking brakes are used to secure the wheelchair when it is stationary to prevent it from moving. To apply the brake, pull the brake lever backwards as far as possible. To release the brake, push the brake lever forwards with the palm. Apply the brake to lock Release the brake to unlock Never apply the parking brakes while you are moving.
  • Page 17 10.3 Backrest There are two types of backrests (Fixed and Folding) available. For fixed backrest, it doesn’t require adjustments. For folding backrest, to save the transporting space of wheelchair, the backrest can be folded back. Please operate the lever by pulling it and fold the top of the backrest.
  • Page 18 Never hold the armrest in order to lift the wheelchair since the armrests do not engage into the wheelchair. Please keep your fingers away from movable parts during removing, returning or adjusting the armrest. Be careful of the risk of pinching. 10.5 Footrest The swing-away footrests are used to support the lower limbs of wheelchair...
  • Page 19 The distance between the brake shoe and the tire can be adjusted. To keep the braking efficacy, the adjustment must be carried out by an authorized dealer. 10.6 Anti-tippers (Optional) Anti-tippers prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards. To equip with anti-tippers, press the spring button before inserting them into the back of side frame.
  • Page 20 Seat upholstery or backrest upholstery can be one layer or two layers. It depends on the specifications of the wheelchair. If the wheelchair is equipped with the option of two layers of upholstery, the top one can be detached from the bottom one, which makes it possible to clean the upholsteries.
  • Page 21 Always ensure that the removable axles are fully engaged whenever you fit a wheel. Otherwise the wheel can become loose during use and lead to the chair turnover. 10.9 Options and Accessories 10.9.1 Height adjustable armrests The flip-back, height adjustable armrests could be flipped-back for easy side transfer and adjustable in height to meet various user’s requirements.
  • Page 22 10.9.2 Elevating legrests The elevating legrest is for those who need to elevate their legs or keep their legs at a certain angle for more comfort and support. To detach the legrest, hold the legrest tube and lift it up to release. Depending on the environment the user is in, you can swing it inward or outward.
  • Page 23 10.9.4 Tension adjustable backrest Tension adjustable backrest could be adjusted the tension of the backrest cover as user’s requirements. To adjust the backrest cover, first remove the backrest upholstery. Loosen the hook and loop straps on the rear of backrest cover by simply pulling on them. Then tighten or loosen the straps as required.
  • Page 24 Forward axle position Rearward axle position 10.9.6 Pelvic belt The wheelchair can be equipped with a pelvic belt. It prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair. A loose belt can allow the user to slip downward and create a risk of injury. It should be mounted by a qualified technician.

  • Page 25: First Setup

    10.9.7 Cane Holder, IV Pole Holder and Oxygen Tank Holder This product could be equipped with cane holder, IV pole holder and oxygen tank holder as user’s requirement. Please note the IV pole stand must always be placed in a vertical position to the ground. Cane holder IV Pole Holder Oxygen Tank Holder...
  • Page 26 The footrest length should be adjusted according to the user's calf length. Use 10mm open wrench and 5mm Allen Key from KARMA Tool Kit to loosen the bolt and nut at the side of the footrest. Adjust the footrest height and re- tighten the bolt and nut.

  • Page 27: Using The Wheelchair

    12. Using the wheelchair 12.1 General warnings and advices Please read this section of the manual very carefully as it contains issues related to safety and possible hazards. ● Special care should be taken in driving on unequal surfaces such as slopes, unequal pavements and during descending from footpaths.
  • Page 28 Changes which are made by third parties are not covered by the warranty and responsibility of Karma Medical. 12.3 Hot and cold surfaces Some parts of the wheelchair can reach high temperatures when exposed to direct sun. Please be careful with touching especially the plastic parts under these circumstances in order to prevent skin burning.
  • Page 29 12.5 Surroundings Special care has been taken to make sure that the chance that the surroundings pinches him or herself is minimal. However there are few situations that might lead to injury. Special caution has to be taken under the following circumstances;...
  • Page 30 ④ Mount the footrests on the wheelchair and ensure they’re engaged properly. ⑤ Flip the footplates down (Figure 12.3). Figure 12.1 Figure 12.2 Figure 12.3 When pressing down the seat frame in step 2, never put your fingers around the seat edge or under the chair as they can be trapped between the seat and the frame.
  • Page 31 Please store the wheelchair in a location where it is out of direct sunlight, rain and water. Do not store the product near heat sources. For more details information, consult your Karma dealer. Don't put anything on the wheelchair while it is in storage. Putting goods on a folded or unfolded wheelchair will cause damage and is not covered under product warranty.
  • Page 32 12.9.1 Transfer in the wheelchair ① Engage firmly both parking brakes. ② Detach the footrests or swing them outwards. ③ Flip back the armrests out of the way. ④ Hold the armrest of wheelchair and move slowly to the seat. ⑤...
  • Page 33 ● When transferring in and out of the chair, make sure that the parking brakes are applied to prevent the chair from sliding away. ● Do not get in or out of the chair on slopes, uneven ground or other unsafe environments.
  • Page 34  Cross the tracks perpendicularly to avoid your wheels getting stuck. Never apply the parking brakes too suddenly or when the chair is not stationary as this may tip the user out of the chair. 12.10.2 Tipping backwards by the user ①...
  • Page 35 ● When a chair is tilted to about 25 degrees, it will balance on its rear wheels and be easy to hold. ● Lower the chair slowly and softly forwards to the ground when you are going to tilt the chair forwards. 12.11 Negotiating steps and kerbs Please note that it is always better to avoid kerbs or steps if possible.
  • Page 36 12.11.2 Going down a step with an attendant ① The user moves the wheelchair backwards until the rear wheels nearly touch the kerb. ② The assistant should tilt the wheelchair using both push handles so that the front casters lift off the ground. ③...
  • Page 37 ● Always use two assistants when negotiating stairs with more than one step. ● Don’t attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. This may result in injury to the user and/or assistants or damage to the wheelchair. 12.13 Negotiating ramps and slopes ●...
  • Page 38 The position of the seat in height and angle or the position of the backrest has great influence on the stability of the wheelchair when driving on slopes. Make sure the seat is in the optimal driving position to avoid tipping over.
  • Page 39 ● Never bend too far forwards and do not shift forwards in your seat to reach an object. ● Do not bend forwards between your knees to pick up something off the floor. 12.15.2 Leaning backward ① Point the front casters forwards. You could move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.

  • Page 40: Transport Of The Wheelchair

    13. Transport of the wheelchair 13.1 4-point tie down restraint system The wheelchair must only be transported in a vehicle that is approved or adapted for such purposes. It is safest if the wheelchair is separated from the driver’s compartment. Transportation in a trailer is also an optional recommendation.
  • Page 41 Karma Medical Taiwan would always recommend transferring to a car seat within a vehicle; however, should this not be possible, the following is the safest method: a. The wheelchair must be positioned in a forward-facing position. b. An Unwin restraint system like model Gemini 3 or a different brand with equivalent specification must be used.
  • Page 42 13.1.1 Transportation guideline The wheelchair has a 4-point heavy duty webbing restraint. Using two securing points on the front end and two securing points on each rear side of the frame. The securing points are indicated with a sticker. These securing points and its location have been designed according to ISO7176-19:2008 The angle of the straps should be around 45°...
  • Page 43 13.1.2 Safety belt If the user is transported in his wheelchair, it is necessary to use a car safety belt to secure the wheelchair user. Positioning of the car safety belts for wheelchair users. It is very important to use the safety belt in the right angles according to the wheelchair user.
  • Page 44 The shoulder part (1) of the safety belt should be positioned according to the figure below. Shoulder safety belt positioning Please obtain the following points for an optimal personal safety of the wheelchair user: ● The pelvic belt should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone of 30°...
  • Page 45 Picture of improper belt fit Picture of proper belt fit Please, make sure the following conditions are fulfilled to obtain a safe transportation: ● Whenever possible the occupied wheelchair shall be located in a forward-facing configuration and secured by the tie downs in accordance with the WTORS (wheelchair tie down and occupant-restraint system) manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 46 Alterations or substitutions should not be made to the wheelchair securement points or to structural and frame parts or components without consulting the manufacturer. 13.2 Transportation on an airplane When transporting your wheelchair by air, you should primarily pay attention to the following three things: 13.2.1 The wheelchair’s dimensions and weight How much the wheelchair weighs and how large it is, are important,...

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Repairs

    Daily check Check the following items before driving. If you find anything abnormal, visit your Karma wheelchair dealer for further inspection before using it. ① Examine the brakes, checking for wear, damage and misalignment. Replacing or adjusting the brakes should be carried out by your authorized technician.
  • Page 48 14.2 Maintenance schedule 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. Even if you don't use the wheelchair for a long time, it should still maintained it regularly.
  • Page 49 BRAKES Ⅴ  Do not interfere with tires when rolling Ⅴ  Pivot points free of wear and looseness Ⅴ  Easy to engage Ⅴ  Prevent chair from moving when engaged SEAT & BACKREST Ⅴ  Inspect for rips or sagging Ⅴ...
  • Page 50 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 Ⅴ effective locking TIRES Ⅴ  Inspect for flat spots, cracks and wear Ⅴ...
  • Page 51 Cleaning Regular care and maintenance will prevent unnecessary wear and damage to your wheelchair. The following is general advice recommended by Karma. For severe soiling of the upholstery or damage to the surface finish, contact Karma or your local authorized supplier for information.

  • Page 52: Refurbishment And Re-Use Of The Product

    The wheelchair will be refurbished according to a refurbishment guideline of Karma. This includes the replacement of all upholstery parts, a total disinfection of the product and a complete technical check of the wheelchair and its accessories.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    4. Squeaks and Rattles • Check for loose nuts and bolts 5. Looseness in Chair Note that this guide cannot describe all the problems which may occur and you should always contact your local authorized supplier or Karma when doubt.

  • Page 54: Technical Specifications

    18. Technical specifications Product Model Agile Nominal seat width (in) Nominal seat depth (in) Caster x Rear wheel size (in) 7 x 14 Maximum user weight (kg) Overall length with legrest (mm) 1025 ~ 1035 1085 ~ 1095 Overall width (mm) Overall height (mm) 915 / 995** Folded length (mm)
  • Page 55 Agile Product Model Nominal seat width (in) Nominal seat depth (in) Caster x Rear wheel size (in) 7 x F22 Maximum user weight (kg) Overall length with legrest (mm) 1055 ~ 1075 1105 ~ 1125 Overall width (mm) Overall height (mm) 920 / 1000** Folded length (mm) 710* / 770...
  • Page 56 Agile Product Model Nominal seat width (in) Nominal seat depth (in) Caster x Rear wheel size (in) 8 x 14 Maximum user weight (kg) Overall length with legrest (mm) 1025 ~ 1035 1085 ~ 1095 Overall width (mm) Overall height (mm) 935 / 1015** Folded length (mm) 750 / 790*...
  • Page 57 Agile Product Model Nominal seat width (in) Nominal seat depth (in) Caster x Rear wheel size (in) 8 x Q24 Maximum user weight (kg) Overall length with legrest (mm) 1065 ~ 1070 1115 ~ 1120 Overall width (mm) Overall height (mm) 940 / 1020** Folded length (mm) 850* / 1020...
  • Page 58 * The actual product specifications differ from the data in the table by ±1 cm ±0.5 kg. * The actual product specifications may vary according to different configurations. * Karma reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice. * If you want to know more about the measurement methods of wheelchair specifications, please scan the QR code to watch the instructions on the Karma website.
  • Page 59 Through our dedication and our mindfulness, we look forward to bringing more confidence, joy, and love for life to those with physical abilities around the world. Karma Medical is continuously improving their products and accessories. Changes might take place without further notice.
  • Page 60 110400000952 Release Date: Mar. 2021 V.01...

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