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  • Page 1 User manual KM-AA20 Series...
  • Page 2 GENERAL WARNING  DO maintain your chair well, in particular check the tyre pressure since this affects the efficiency of the brakes.  DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair.  DO make sure both brakes are applied when the chair is not being pushed or used.
  • Page 3 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.  Customers should order parts through their dealer as well as all repairs and scheduled maintenance.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PREFACE........................1 2. SAFETY.......................... 2 2.1 D ......................... 2 OORWAYS 3. INTENDED USE & PARTS.................... 5 ......................5 3.1 I NTENDED .................. 5 3.2 KM-AA20 P ARTS ESCRIPTION 4. OPERATION ........................6 ....................6 4.1 P REPARING ..................

  • Page 5: Preface

    As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in this manual may not correspond to the wheelchair that you purchased. We reserve the ri ght to make design modifications without further notice. This manual will be updated regularly please refer to the Karma website for the latest version.

  • Page 6: Safety

    2. SAFETY 2.1 Doorways The safest way to operate the chair is on level floors that are free of obsta cles. Whenever possible use a ramp to enter or exit a facility. Keeping your hands on the push rims will allow you to maintain maximum balance. Do not try to force yourself over an obstruction by propulsion and never use the sides of a doorway to pull yourself through a passageway.
  • Page 7  Upholstery cleaner/foam can also be used, but avoid other cleaning solvents. 2.9 Maximum User Weight Limit The KM-AA20 series is suitable for users weighing not mo re than 100kg. Please note loads exceeding maximum capacity can damage your wheelchair and cause malfunctions creating a safety hazard.
  • Page 8 2.12 Labelling Please carefully read all the labelling on the wheelchair before using it. Pease do not remove them and protect them for future reference.

  • Page 9: Intended Use & Parts

    3. INTENDED USE & PARTS 3.1 Intended Use  The KM-AA20 series is a self-propelled or transit wheelchair. That is, it can either be propelled by an attendant (transit) or by the user (self-propelled).  The KM-AA20seres is a specific use wheelchair at airport. The big rear wheels can be detached for entering cabin.

  • Page 10: Operation

    4. OPERATION 4.1 Preparing For Use 4.1.1 Safety Belt Adjusting length of seat belt  Identify the require length of the belt. (Figure 4.1)  Push the two part of belt through buckle to make the belt longer or shorter. (Figure 4.2) ...
  • Page 11 4.1.2 Rear Wheel 4.1.2.1 How to Detach Rear Wheel  Pull up the release lever with foot, and the wheels remove to back. (Figure 4.7) 4.1.2.2 How to Attach Rear Wheel  Align and put the rear wheel axle to rear wheel hold hook both side. (Figure 4.8,4.9) ...
  • Page 12 4.1.5 Footplate  1. Footplate can swing up, which makes transferring easier. (Figure 4.16)  2. To adjust footplate height use the Karma tool provided to loosen the bolt at the end of the footrest arm. (Figure 4.17)  3.Adjust to required height and re-tighten. (Figure 4.18) Figure 4.18...

  • Page 13: Transferring In And Out

    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 14: General Use

    CAUTION:  Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the chair. (See Figure 4.20)  When getting in and out of the wheelchair please use the hand brakes. The hand brake is the lever at the side of the wheelchair. ...
  • Page 15 Figure 4.20 Figure 4.21 Figure 4.22 Figure 4.23 Figure 4.24 Figure 4.25 Figure 4.26 Figure 4.27 4.3.2 Tilting by the Attendant  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. ...
  • Page 16 4.3.3 Tilting by the User  Make sure your feet are on the footplates and will not slip off.  Release both brakes.  Grasp both push rims and give a firm, sudden forward push immediately before the obstacle, continue the momentum (be ready to keep pushing) until the obstacle is mounted.
  • Page 17 4.3.5 Going Up Kerbs (Curbs) 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. 4.3.5.1 Going Up Kerbs (Curbs) Forwards With an Attendant ...

  • Page 18: Inspection And Maintenance

    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) e very six months after purchasing.
  • Page 19 Ⅴ  Prevent chair from moving when engaged SEAT & BACKREST Ⅴ  Inspect for rips or sagging  Inspect for loose or broken hardware, such as the frame and Ⅴ etc. CASTORS (CASTERS) Ⅴ  Inspect the castors for smooth rotation ...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    6. 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 • Check tires tyres for correct and equal pressure Chair Veers • Check caster bracket angle Right/Left •...

  • Page 21: Cleaning & Recycling

    8. CLEANING & RECYCLING 8.1 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 recommend 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 shelter.

  • Page 22: Warranty

     Warranty repairs can be performed by authorized Karma wheelchair dealers only.  Karma is not responsible for the transportation costs for repair and replacement.  Replaced parts will be the property of Karma.
  • Page 23 Please contact your local dealer. 9.2.7 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 24 (110400001217) Release Date: May 2022 V.05...

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