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  • Page 1 User manual SOMA 100 Series (SM-100.5、SM-150.5)
  • Page 3 GENERAL WARNING  DO maintain your chair well, in particular check the tyre (tire) 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 4  DO NOT allow any unconscious patient to use the wheelchair.  DO NOT use other transport to pull the wheelchair.  DO NOT do "wheelies", since you my fall or tip over backwards and suffer a severe injury.  DO NOT sit in the wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has been affixed the labels of hook mark.
  • Page 5  Customers should go to their dealership for all service needs to guarantee their warranty is not void. Always go to an authorized service provider. Unauthorized repairs will void your warranty. Procedures other than those described in this owner's manual must be performed by a qualified technician.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PREFACE.................................... 1 2. SAFETY ....................................2 2.1 D ................................. 2 OORWAYS 2.2 L ..................................2 EANING 2.3 N ............................2 EGOTIATING NCLINES 2.4 K ) ................................2 URBS 2.5 S ................................... 3 TAIRS 2.6 S ..................................3 TREETS 2.7 G ..................................
  • Page 7 4.11 T ..........................14 ILTING BY THE TTENDANT 4.12 T ............................14 ILTING BY THE 4.13 G ............................14 OING URBS 4.14 G ............... 15 OING URBS ORWARDS ITH AN TTENDANT 4.15 G ..............15 OING URBS ACKWARDS ITH AN TTENDANT 4.16 G ..............................

  • Page 8: Preface

    1. PREFACE Please carefully read this owner's manual before using the wheelchair. Improper use of the wheelchair could result in harm or injury. Therefore, for safe and enjoyable use of the wheelchair, please read this owner's manual. 1.1 This owner's manual includes operation instructions for the aspects of the wheelchair, unfolding/folding instructions and instructions on how to deal with possible accidents.

  • Page 9: Safety

    2. SAFETY 2.1 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 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 10: Stairs

    2.4.4 Always be careful when climbing curbs and never move up or down a curb in reverse without an assistant. 2.5 Stairs 2.5.1 Always use two or more assistants. Tilt the wheelchair to its point of equilibrium. One assistant (at the back) holds the wheelchair up against the first step, gripping the handles firmly to lift.

  • Page 11: Upholstery

    cause the chair to tip over. Please refer to the figure below for the best grip points for using the pushrims. 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. 2.9 Anti-tippers Please purchase anti-tippers and always use them to avoid personal injury.

  • Page 12: Labeling

    your own safety as well as that of others. ALWAYS follow the Highway Code when outdoors and the guidelines written in this owner's manual. 2.11.2 Do not let children stand or play on the wheelchair. (See Figure 2.7) 2.12 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it.

  • Page 13: Intended Use & Parts

    3. INTENDED USE & PARTS 3.1 Intended Use 3.1.1 The SM-100 .5Series is a self-propelled or transit wheelchair. That is, it can either be propelled by an attendant (transit) or by the user (self-propelled). 3.1.2 These wheelchairs are suitable for users up to 100 kg in weight. Hand brakes are provided for both rear wheels.

  • Page 14: Parts Description (Sm-100.5 Series With 16")

    3.3 Parts Description (SM-100.5 Series With 16") 1. Push Handle 8. Armrest 2. Attendant Brake 9. Side Panel 3. Parking Brake 10. Seat Upholstery 4. Cross Frame(Cross Bar) 11. Calf Strap 5. Rear Wheel 12. Footplate 6. Caster 13. Tipping Lever 7.

  • Page 15: Operation

    4. OPERATION 4.1 Unfolding 4.1.1 Unfold the push handle. (See Figure 4.1) (for SM-150.5) 4.1.2 Holding the armrests, pull outwards. (See Figure 4.2) 4.1.3 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. (See Figure 4.3) 4.1.4 Swing the footplates down.

  • Page 16: Important Dos And Don'ts

    Figure 4.6 Figure 4.7 Figure 4.8 CAUTION: ● Be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair. 4.3 Important DOs and DON'Ts 4.3.1 DO: Keep axles clean and lubricated with light oil or maintenance spray. 4.3.2 DO: Maintain correct tyre (tire) pressure if using pneumatic tyres (tires). 4.3.3 DO NOT: Try to remove the wheels while the wheelchair is occupied even when using anti-tippers.

  • Page 17: How To Use The Tipping Lever

    4.5 How to Use the Tipping Lever 4.5.1 Unfold the tipping lever with foot slightly. (See Figure 4.13). 4.5.2 Step the tipping lever downward with foot and hold the both push handles and push them downward by two hands simultaneously to lift the caster to over come the obstacle.

  • Page 18: Transferring In

    (See picture right) WARNING: ● As of this date, SOMA 100 Series(SM-100.5/ SM-150.5) 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.

  • Page 19: Attendant Pushing And Self-Propelled

    4.9.4 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side. 4.9.5 Slide forwards on the seat. 4.9.6 Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at a right angle and the other foot slightly apart and further back. 4.9.7 Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your weight forward, bring your head and shoulders up over your knees as you push yourself up.
  • Page 20 4.10.3 Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair. (See Figure 4.17) Figure 4.15 Figure 4.16 Figure 4.17 4.10.4 Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces because the chair may tip over. (See Figure 4.18) 4.10.5 Always avoid soft surfaces because the casters may get bogged down. (See Figure 4.19) 4.10.6 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to achieve a smooth steady ride.

  • Page 21: Tilting By The Attendant

    4.11 Tilting by the Attendant 4.11.1 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. 4.11.2 Release both brakes. 4.11.3 Grasp both push handles firmly. 4.11.4 Put your stronger foot on the relevant tipping lever at the back of the chair.

  • Page 22: Going Down Curbs Forwards With An Attendant

    4.14 Going Down Curbs Forwards With an Attendant CAUTION: ● This is the more difficult method and can jar the user but allows a better view of traffic. ● Be careful that the anti-tipper does not get caught on the curb causing the user to fall.

  • Page 23: Going Up Curbs Forwards With An Attendant

    4.17 Going Up Curbs Forwards With an Attendant 4.17.1 As the footrests nearly touch the curb tilt the chair. The chair should be tilted just high enough to allow the front casters to roll smoothly onto the pavement. 4.17.2 Push the chair forward until the rear wheels are touching the curb. Then, continuing the movement, lift at the push handles while moving the chair forwards.

  • Page 24: Inspection And Maintenance

    5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 Daily Check Check the following items before traveling. If you find anything abnormal, visit your KARMA wheelchair dealer for further inspection before using it. 5.1.1 Examine brakes, checking for wear, damage and misalignment. Replacing or adjusting the brakes should be carried out by your approved repairer.
  • Page 25 Item Weekly Monthly GENERAL Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side) Ⅴ FRAME AND CROSS BARS Ⅴ  Inspect frame structure for small cracks/fissures Ⅴ  Inspect for bent frame or cross bars BRAKES Ⅴ  Do not interfere with tyres (tires) when rolling Ⅴ...

  • Page 26: Optiona And Accessaries

    TYRES (TIRES) Ⅴ  Inspect for flat spots, cracks and wear  If pneumatic s, check for proper inflation Ⅴ Ⅴ  Check tyre (tire) tread depth is more than 1mm  Check tyre (tire) pressure; tyre (tire) pressures are located on Ⅴ...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    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  Check tyres (tires) for correct and equal pressure 1.Chair Veers  Check caster bracket angle Right/Left ...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    8. SPECIFICATIONS Product Model SM-100.5 SM-150.5 Nominal seat width (mm) 7 x 22 Caster x Rear wheel size (in) Maximum user weight (kg) Overall length with legrest (mm) Overall width (mm) Overall height (mm) Folded length (mm) Folded width (mm) Folded height (mm) Total mass (kg) 11.3...
  • Page 29 Seat to backrest angle (X°) Backrest height (mm) Headrest height above seat (mm) Leg to seat angle (X°) Footrest to seat distance (mm) 395 ~ 445 395 ~ 445 395 ~ 445 395 ~ 445 Armrest to seat distance (mm) Front location of armrest structure (mm) * The actual product specifications differ from the data in the table by ±1 cm ±0.5 kg.
  • Page 30 Pivot width (mm) 1000 1000 1000 1000 Static stability downhill (X°) Static stability uphill (X°) Static stability uphill with anti-tippers (X°) Static stability sideways (X°) Seat plane angle (X°) Effective seat depth (mm) Nominal seat depth (mm) Effective seat width (mm) Seat surface height at front edge (mm) Backrest angle (X°)

  • Page 31: 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 not use your wheelchair in the rain or snow. If you are traveling and get caught in the rain, we suggest you try to find shelter while waiting it out.

  • Page 32: Warranty

    10. WARRANTY 10.1 Serial Number To ensure after-sale service and warranty, please record and fill in the serial number which can be found on the frame. This warranty is VOID if the original chair serial number is removed or altered. Model SM-100.5/ SM-150.5 Serial Number...

  • Page 33: Karma Is Not Responsible For The Following Costs

    10.3.5 Use or install parts or accessories which are not manufactured or not approved by KARMA. 10.3.6 Damage resulting from use in unsuitable environments. 10.3.7 Damage resulting from any addition, modification, or alteration of the product or parts without the approval by KARMA. 10.3.8 Damage resulting from external factors, such as chemicals, oil, debris, etc.

  • Page 34: Transfer Of Warranty Rights

    10.7 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 36 (110400000190) 104-40210 Release Date: Jul. 2022 V.05...

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