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- Page 1 User manual Flexx HD/ Flexx Tall (KM-8022 HD/KM-8522 HD/ KM-8022 TL/ KM-8522 TL)
- Page 3 GENERAL WARNING ● DO maintain your chair well, in particular check the tire pressure since this affects the efficiency of the brakes. To know the correct tire pressure, please see the walls of the tires. ● DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair. ●...
- Page 4 WARNING: ● As of this date, the KM-8022 HD/KM-8522 HD/ Flexx HD series have NOT been tested for safety in collisions according to ISO 7176-19. Therefore, the KM-8022 HD/KM-8522 HD/ Flexx HD series cannot be used as seats in any vehicles.
- Page 5 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 6 CE MARKING ● This wheelchair complies with the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. CAUTION: ● 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, pelvic belt, or other additional safety accessories.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
2.7 Avoid General Misuse ........................... 5 2.8 Labeling................................6 3. INTENDED USE & PARTS..........................7 3.1 Intended Use............................... 7 3.2 Flexx HD/ Flexx Tall Parts Description ..................8 4. OPERATION................................9 4.1 Preparing For Use ............................ 9 4.2 Getting Into Your Wheelchair ....................... 11 4.3 Getting Out of Your Wheelchair.................... - Page 8 4.14 Anti-Tippers (Optional)........................20 4.15 Transferring In ............................21 4.16 Transferring Out..........................22 4.17 Tilting ................................. 23 4.18 Going Down Kerbs ..........................24 4.19 Going Up Kerbs ........................... 25 4.20 Going Up or Down Steps/Stairs ....................25 4.21 General Use............................26 4.22 Storage..............................
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Page 9: Preface
1.2 This owner's manual includes operation, unfolding/ folding instructions and how to prevent possible accidents for the aspects of the wheelchair. 1.3 This owner's manual is written for KARMA wheelchair: Flexx HD/ Flexx Tall. 1.4 The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols. - Page 10 balance. DON'T try to force yourself over an obstacle and use the sides of a doorway to pull yourself through a passageway. 2.2.2 Leaning and Standing DO NOT lean over the side or stand on the wheelchair since such an action may cause you to lose balance and fall.
- Page 11 2.2.4 Kerbs 2.2.4.1. Whenever possible, get help from an assistant/attendant. If you have assistance, make sure that your chair is equipped with push handle. 2.2.4.2. DO avoid huge impacts when descending a kerb. A huge impact could probably damage the wheelchair. 2.2.4.3.
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Page 12: General
2.3.3 Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the wheelchair 2.3.4 Never carry more than one passenger. KARMA wheelchairs are limited to one user. 2.3.5 Use caution to assure your clothing doesn't get tangled with the wheels. -
Page 13: Anti-Tippers
5 cm; the distance to the ground is no more than 5 2.6 Maximum User Weight Limit 2.6.1 The maximum user weight limit for Flexx HD is 170 kg and Flexx Tall is 130kg. For detail information, refer to Section 8 SPECIFICATIONS. -
Page 14: Labeling
2.8 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it. Do not remove them. Protect them for future reference. -
Page 15: Intended Use & Parts
3. INTENDED USE & PARTS 3.1 Intended Use 3.1.1 The Flexx HD/ Flexx Tall is a self-propelled or transit wheelchair. That is, it can either be propelled by the user (self-propelled) or by an attendant (transit). 3.1.2 The difference between KM-8022 HD and KM-8522 HD and between... -
Page 16: Flexx Hd/ Flexx Tall Parts Description
3.2 Flexx HD/ Flexx Tall Parts Description 1. Push Handle 8. Backrest Upholstery 2. Side Panel 9. Height Adjustable Armrest 3. Quick Release Rear Wheel 10. Seat Upholstery 4. Manual Parking Brake 11. Swing-Away & Detachable Footrest 5. Cross Brace (Cross Bar) 12. -
Page 17: Operation
4.1.2.4 Adjust the footplate to the appropriate length, and insert the bolt and the nut. (See Figure 4.4 and 4.5) 4.1.2.5 Use the #4 Allen Key wrenches provided by KARMA to tighten the bolt and the nut. (See Figure 4.6) Figure 4.1... - Page 18 M6 Bolt M6 Nut Calf Strap 4.1.3 Unfolding While unfolding the Flexx HD/ Flexx Tall, follow these instructions as listed below: 4.1.3.1 Stand at the side of the wheelchair as you prefer, hold the armrests and pull outwards. (See Figure 4.7) 4.1.3.2 Put your two hands on the seat pan and push down until the seat is...
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Page 19: Getting Into Your Wheelchair
● The calf straps should be adjusted to the length appropriate for the user's condition. 4.1.4 Folding While folding the Flexx HD/ Flexx Tall, follow these instructions as listed below: 4.1.4.1 Unfasten the calf strap. 4.1.4.2 Flip up the footplates. (See Figure 4.13) 4.1.4.3 Pull up the seat by holding the front and the back of the seat. -
Page 20: Getting Out Of Your Wheelchair
4.1.6 Release the brakes. 4.3 Getting Out of Your Wheelchair (See figure 4.18) 4.3.1 Apply the brakes. 4.3.2 Up move the feet away from the footplates and fold up the footplates. 4.3.3 With one hand on the armrest, the person should bend slightly forward, to bring the body weight to the front of the seat, and then with both feet firmly on the ground and one foot behind the other, push up into the upright position. -
Page 21: Backrest Angle Adjustment
Section 5.3.4: 4.6.1 Flip back the armrest. 4.6.2 Please refer to Section 5.3.4 Backrest Angle Adjustment. Use the tool provided by KARMA to loosen the bolts and nuts at the both sides of the backrest frame. Figure 4.21 4.6.3 Adjust the backrest forward or backward to the position as desired. -
Page 22: Seat Depth Adjustment
4.7.1 Remove both of the rear wheels and the seat upholstery. Lift the frame up and place it gently on a levelled table or place. 4.7.2 Use the tool provided by KARMA to loosen the bolts on the axle plate of quick release rear wheel. (See Figure 4.22) 4.7.3 Move the fixing plate of backrest tube and the axle plate of quick... -
Page 23: Armrest Adjustment
4.9 Footplate Height Adjustment To adjust the footplate height, follow the instruction as listed below: 4.9.1 Use the tool provided by KARMA to loosen the bolts at the bottom part of the footrest. (See Figure 4.31) 4.9.2 Adjust the height till the user feel comfortable or the user's thighs are... -
Page 24: Footrest
Figure 4.31 Figure 4.32 Figure 4.33 Figure 4.34 CAUTION: ● The adjustment is in increments of 2.5 cm (5 positions), and the range of adjustment is 10 cm. ● The distance between the footplates to the floor must be more than 3 cm from the floor. -
Page 25: Pelvic Belt
4.11 Pelvic belt Please follow the instructions below to use the pelvic belt for your safety. 4.11.1 How to Operate It 4.11.1.1 When you sit on the wheelchair, fasten the pelvic belt. (See Figure 4.39) 4.11.1.2 Adjust the belt and make it fit your body for comfort and safety. 4.11.1.3 The most comfortable way of using the pelvic belt is to keep it as 45 degrees. -
Page 26: Manual Parking Brake
Figure 4.41 Figure 4.42 Figure 4.43 4.11.3 Pelvic belt Fitting 4.11.3.1 Loosen the screw on the back bracket.. 4.11.3.2 Fit the pelvic belt. Use the screw you removed and retighten.(Figure 4.43) 4.11.4 Maintenance The pelvic belt is made from 100% polyester fibers and the clasp is made from plastic. -
Page 27: Caster Angle Adjustment
4.12.4 Always use the handrims for braking when you are in a moving wheelchair. Make sure that the interval between the tires and the brakes complies with the given specifications. (See Figure 4.44) 4.12.5 To adjust the interval between the tires and the brakes, first loosen the bolts and set the appropriate gap. -
Page 28: Anti-Tippers (Optional)
4.13.7 Place the eccentric hexagonal pads in the appropriate direction, and lock the screws and nuts of the front caster adapter. Figure 4.46 Figure 4.47 4.13.8 Different caster positions are available based upon the selection of seat height, castors and rear wheels. Please refer to Section 5.3.2 & 5.3.3 Seat Height Adjustment for Rear Wheels. -
Page 29: Transferring In
Figure 4.48 Figure 4.49 CAUTION: ● If the anti-tippers are not fitted, or have been fitted incorrectly, there is a risk of tipping over and of injury WARNING: ● When the axle has been adjusted, the wheelchair must be evaluated by a qualified therapist. -
Page 30: Transferring Out
4.16 Transferring Out 4.16.1 Sideways transfer. This approach is appropriate for users with sufficient torso strength. 4.164.1.1 Flip back your armrest, and make sure that the chair is near your final destination. 4. 16.1.2 Prop up your body and move sideward slowly, using transfer board. Be careful not to hit the brake or other components of wheelchair. -
Page 31: Tilting
● Please ensure that neither the tread on your tires nor the brake block has become too worn. If pneumatic tires are fitted, please maintain at the recommended tire pressure for the same reason. ● Please ensure that occupant's fingers do not get caught in the brake. Figure 4.50 Figure 4.51 Figure 4.52... -
Page 32: Going Down Kerbs
4.18 Going Down Kerbs Please note: It is always better to avoid kerbs where possible by using ramped kerbs or slopes and this operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant. 4.18.1 Going Down Kerbs Forwards with an Attendant. CAUTION: ●... -
Page 33: Going Up Kerbs
4.19 Going Up Kerbs Please note: This operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant and the best method is to go up kerbs forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and is physically less demanding for the attendant. 4.19.1 Going Up Kerbs Forwards with an Attendant 4.19.1.1 As the footrests nearly touch the kerb tilt the wheelchair. -
Page 34: General Use
4.21 General Use In conditions of normal use in attendant pushing or self-propelling, please follow the instructions below. 4.21.1 Ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being pushed. (See Figure 4.53) 4.21.2 Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in the wheels. -
Page 35: Storage
Make sure that the wheelchair is fully folded when it is in storage. 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 36: Transportation
WARNING: ● As of this date, the Flexx HD (KM-8022 HD/ KM-8522 HD) can NOT be used as seats in any vehicles. That is, KARMA recommends that users are NOT transported in any vehicle while seated in the wheelchair. In the case of accident or a sudden stop, the user or passengers may be at risk of getting injury. - Page 37 4.23.1.2 A four point tie-down system should tightly fasten the lower wheelchair frame to the transport vehicle. The Tie-down Label (see the hook mark at the right) indicates the position of the fixing points for the tie down restraints on the wheelchair.
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Page 38: Fitting Seat Belt
4.23.2 Take the brakes off and reverse the wheelchair to tension the front straps. Apply wheelchair brakes (the brakes should be left on during transport). 4.23.4 Fitting the Rear Restraint 4.23.4.1 Attach rear straps into rail approximately 300 mm behind the wheelchair backrest. -
Page 39: Inspection And Maintenance
5.1.7 The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced by a qualified technician. 5.1.8 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. -
Page 40: Regular Maintenance Record
5.2 Regular Maintenance Record 5.2.1 In order to ensure that your wheelchair is in good condition, please contact Karma authorized dealers regularly and make further wheelchair inspection and maintenance records. We recommend that you inspect and maintain your wheelchair every six months. - Page 41 Item Weekly Monthly bearings/mountings and for tire wear or damage. REAR WHEELS ● Quick-release axles lock properly; lubricate if necessary Ⅴ (applied to quick-release rear wheel only) ● No excessive side movement or binding when lifted Ⅴ and spun. Ⅴ ●...
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Page 42: Adjustment Manual
5.3 Adjustment Manual Wheelbase Length Adjustment 5.3.1 Seat Depth = 16"(Flexx HD only) Align the axle plate with one of the three adjustment holes. There are four positions possible：(See Figure 5.1) Factory Setting is Standard position "A". For better stability, please set it as Passive position "B"... - Page 43 Seat Depth = 18" Align the axle plate with one of the five adjustment holes. There are five positions possible：(See Figure 5.2) Factory Setting is Standard position "C." For better stability, please set it as Passive position "D or E." Active position with better handling is "A or B".
- Page 44 Seat Depth = 19"(Flexx Tall only) Align the axle plate with one of the three adjustment holes. There are four positions possible：(See Figure 5.3) Factory Setting is Standard position "D". For better stability, please set it as Passive position "E" or "F". Active position with better handling is "B or C".
- Page 45 Seat Depth = 20” Align the axle plate with one of the four adjustment holes. There are four positions possible：(See Figure 5.4) Factory Setting is Standard position “E.” For better stability, please set it as Passive position “F. Active position with better handling is “C or D”. See Figure 5.4 Axle plate at C or D position= Active position.
- Page 46 5.3.2 Seat Height Adjustment for 22" and 24" Rear Wheels Caster Position Rear Wheel Position Anti-Tipper Position (For 457 ㎜(18")~533 ㎜ (21") seat height) Seat Caster Size Rear Caster Rear Seat Anti-Tipp Bracket Height Caster Position Wheel Wheel Angle Position Position 6.6〫...
- Page 47 14" 1.5〫 (18") WARNING: ● Set the Flexx HD/ Flexx Tall at the positions specified in the above sections of 5.3.1, 5.3.2 and 5.3.3. ● Anti-tippers MUST be equipped to your wheelchair when the axle plate setting is at Active position mentioned in the Section 5.3.1.
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Page 48: Accessories
5.3.4 Backrest Angle Adjustment. ● Loosen bolt A and nut B. Remove the arc washers C. ● Adjust the backrest tube to the desired position and angle. (from -4〫to 16〫) ● Insert bolt A into the new position, and align arc washers C with the angle number specified in the above figure. -
Page 49: Troubleshooting
Thus, this should be performed by an authorized dealer/ technician or qualified therapist. 7. TROUBLESHOOTING 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. -
Page 50: Specifications
8. SPECIFICATIONS Product Model Flexx HD (KM-8022 HD、KM-8522 HD) Nominal seat width (mm) Caster x Rear wheel size (in) 7 x 24Q / 8 x 24Q Maximum user weight (kg) Overall length with legrest (mm) 1100 ~ 1220 Overall width (mm) - Page 51 * 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. Product Model Flexx HD (KM-8022 HD、KM-8522 HD)
- Page 52 * 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. Product Model Flexx Tall (KM-8022 TL、KM-8522 TL)
- Page 53 * 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 54 Product Model Flexx Tall (KM-8022 TL、KM-8522 TL) Nominal seat width (mm) Caster x Rear wheel size (in) 7 x 14Q / 8 x 14Q Maximum user weight (kg) Overall length with legrest (mm) 1130 ~ 1165 Overall width (mm) Overall height (mm) 975 ~ 1000 Folded length (mm) 855 ~ 1115...
- Page 55 * 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. CAUTION ●...
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Page 56: Cleaning & Recycling
9. CLEANING & RECYCLING 9.1 Cleaning 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. We suggest that you don't use your wheelchair in the rain or snow. If you are travelling and get caught in the rain, we suggest you try to find a shelter while waiting it out. -
Page 57: Warranty
10.2.1.4 Warranty maintenance can be performed by authorized KARMA wheelchair dealers only. 10.2.1.5 KARMA is not responsible for the transportation costs for repair and replacement. 10.2.1.6 Warranty maintenance is the repair or replacement according to the condition of the parts, and replaced parts will be the property of... - Page 58 10.2.1.7 KARMA reserves the right to modify product specifications without further notice; KARMA is not responsible for any changes to product specifications. 10.2.2 The Claims from This Warranty Shall Not Arise for the Following Reasons 10.2.2.1 The product or part has been damaged by accident, improper use, incorrect assembly or poor maintenance.
- Page 59 10.2.5 Transfer of Warranty Rights If you purchase a second-hand KARMA wheelchair while it is still within the warranty period, bring this user manual and the wheelchair to the authorized dealer and perform necessary product inspection, maintenance and warranty inheritance procedure.
- Page 60 (110404000086) Release Date: Aug. 2021 V.11...
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