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S-Ergo 100 Series
S-Ergo 105 (KM-1500.3) / S-Ergo 115 (KM-1510.3)
S-Ergo 106 (KM-1501.3) / S-Ergo 125 (KM-1520.3)
S-Ergo 115TL (KM-1510.3TL) / S-Ergo 125TL (KM-1520.3TL

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  • Page 1 User manual S-Ergo 100 Series S-Ergo 105 (KM-1500.3) / S-Ergo 115 (KM-1510.3) S-Ergo 106 (KM-1501.3) / S-Ergo 125 (KM-1520.3) S-Ergo 115TL (KM-1510.3TL) / S-Ergo 125TL (KM-1520.3TL...
  • Page 2 GENERAL WARNING ● DO maintain your wheelchair well, in particular check the tyre pressure since this affects the efficiency of the brakes. For the correct tyre pressure, please see the walls of the tyres. ● DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the wheelchair.
  • Page 3 ISO 7176-19. Therefore, the S-Ergo 106 cannot 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 could be thrown from the wheelchair and get injured.
  • Page 4 Please contact your dealer for service. 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 5: 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 ..........................3 ERBS 2.5 S ........................... 3 TAIRS 2.6 S ........................3 TREETS 2.7 G ........................
  • Page 6 5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE.................. 28 5.1 D ........................ 28 AILY HECK 5.2 R ................28 EGULAR AINTENANCE ECORD 6. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ..................31 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................32 7.1T ............32 ROUBLE OR ROBLEMS WITH HEELCHAIR 8. SPECIFICATIONS....................... 33 9. CLEANING & RECYCLING ....................42 9.1 C ........................

  • Page 7: Preface

    ● 1.2 This owner's manual is written for KARMA wheelchair: S-Ergo 100 series. ● 1.3 The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols.

  • Page 8: Safety

    2. SAFETY 2.1 Doorways The safest way to operate the wheelchair 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 9: Kerbs

    2.4 Kerbs 2.4.1 Whenever possible get help from an assistant/attendant (if you have assistance make sure that your chair is equipped with push handles) 2.4.2 Avoid hard impacts when descending a kerb. A hard impact could adversely affect the wheelchair. 2.4.3 Never try to scale or descend kerbs that exceed a normal height.

  • Page 10: General

    2.7.3 Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the wheelchair. 2.7.4 Never carry more than one passenger. KARMA wheelchairs are limited to one user. 2.7.5 Use caution to assure your clothing doesn't get tangled with the wheels.

  • Page 11: Maximum User Weight Limit

    2.10 Maximum User Weight Limit Refer to " Weight capacity " in Section 8. SPECIFICATIONS. Loads exceeding maximum capacity can damage your wheelchair and cause malfunctions yielding a safety hazard. The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper operation of the wheelchair.

  • Page 12: Labeling

    2.12 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it. Do not remove them. Protect them for future reference.

  • Page 13: Intended Use & Parts

    3. INTENDED USE & PARTS 3.1 Intended Use 3.1.1 The S-Ergo 100 series with 24″ rear wheels is a self-propelled wheelchair. It can either be pushed by an attendant or by the user. 3.1.2 The S-Ergo 100 series with 14″ rear wheels is a transit version. It can be pushed by an attendant only.

  • Page 14: S-Ergo 105 With 24〞Rear Wheel Parts Description

    3.2 S-Ergo 105 with 24〞Rear Wheel Parts Description 1. Push Handle 7. Backrest Upholstery 2. Armrest 8. Attendant Brake 3. Side Panel 9. Seat Upholstery 4. Brake 10. Cross Frame (Cross Bar) 5. Calf Strap 11. Rear Wheel 6. Footplate...

  • Page 15: S-Ergo 105 With 14〞 Rear Wheel Parts Description

    3.3 S-Ergo 105 with 14〞 Rear Wheel Parts Description 1. Push Handle 7. Backrest Upholstery 2. Armrest 8. Attendant Brake 3. Side Panel 9. Seat Upholstery 4. Brake 10. Cross Frame (Cross Bar) 5. Calf Strap 11. Rear Wheel 6. Footplate...

  • Page 16: S-Ergo 115 With 24〞Rear Wheel Parts Description (Swing-Away Footrest)

    3.4 S-Ergo 115 with 24〞Rear Wheel Parts Description (Swing-away footrest) 1. Push Handle 8. Attendant Brake 2. Armrest 9. Seat Upholstery 3. Side Panel 10. Cross Frame (Cross bar) 4. Brake 11. Caster 5. Calf Strap 12. Rear Wheels 6. Footplate 13.

  • Page 17: S-Ergo 115 With 14〞 Rear Wheel Parts Description (Swing-Away Footrest)

    3.5 S-Ergo 115 with 14〞 Rear Wheel Parts Description (Swing-away footrest) 1. Push Handle 8. Attendant Brake 2. Armrest 9. Seat Upholstery 3. Side Panel 10. Cross Frame (Cross bar) 4. Brake 11. Rear Wheels 5. Footrest 12. Caster 6. Calf Strap 13.

  • Page 18: S-Ergo 106 With 24〞Rear Wheel Parts Description

    3.6 S-Ergo 106 with 24〞Rear Wheel Parts Description 1. Push Handle 8. Attendant Brake 2. Armrest 9. Seat Upholstery 3. Side Panel 10.Cross Frame (Cross Bar) 4. Brake 11.Rear Wheel 5. Calf Strap 12.Caster 6. Footplate 13. Rigidifying Push-bar 7. Backrest Upholstery (Lateral Support Bar)

  • Page 19: S-Ergo 125 With 24〞 R Ea R Wheel P A Rts Description (Swing - Away Footrest )

    3.7 S-Ergo 125 with 24〞 Rear Wheel Parts Description (Swing-away footrest) 1. Push Handle 8. Calf Strap 2. Armrest 9. Backrest Upholstery 3. Side Panel 10. Attendant Brake 4. Brake 11. Cross Frame (Cross bar) 5. Seat Upholstery 12. Rear Wheels 6.

  • Page 20: Operation

    4. OPERATION 4.1 Preparing For Use 4.1.1 Unfolding 4.1.1.1 Hold the grip and fold up the back joint, and you will hear a sound. (See Figure 4.1.) 4.1.1.2 Hold the armrests and pull outwards. (See Figure 4.2.) 4.1.1.3 Point your fingers inward with the palm of your hand on the frame, push it down until the seat is fully lowered.
  • Page 21 4.1.2 Folding 4.1.2.1 Flip up the footplates. (See Figure 4.7.) 4.1.2.2 Pull down the release pin and pull up the rigidifying push-bar. (For S-106, see Figure 4.8 and 4.9.) 4.1.2.3 Pull up the seat upholstery by holding its central portion of the front and rear ends.
  • Page 22 4.1.6 Adjust Footplate Height 4.1.6.1 To adjust footplate height, use the KARMA tool provided to loosen the bolt at the side of the footrest arm. 4.1.6.2 Adjust it to the desired height, re-tighten the screw and make sure the footplate is firm.

  • Page 23: Transferring In And Out

    4.1.7 Adjust Backrest (for S-106) 4.1.7.1 To suit the user's need, the backrest can be adjust to 95°, 100°, 105° without any tools. 4.1.7.2 Pull out the release lever on both side, turn it down by 90°, release it, and make the release pin out of its position holes.
  • Page 24 CAUTION: ● Always ensure that the front casters are in line with the rear wheels and pointing forwards and that the back of the wheelchair is secure either against a wall or firmly held by an attendant. 4.2.2 Transferring Out 4.2.2.1 Make sure that the wheelchair is near your final destination.

  • Page 25: General Use

    CAUTION: ● Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the wheelchair. (See Figure 4.24) ● 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 26 wheelchair does not have to turn. WARNING: ● NEVER lock the brakes too quickly as this may tip the user out of the wheelchair. Figure 4.27 Figure 4.28 Figure 4.29 Figure 4.30 Figure 4.31 Figure 4.32 Figure 4.33 Figure 4.34 4.3.2 Tilting by the Attendant 4.3.2.1 Make sure both the user's feet are on the footplates and will not slip off.
  • Page 27 CAUTION: ● When a wheelchair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on it's rear wheels and be easy to hold. If it is tilted further back it will be difficult to hold and the person in the wheelchair will feel unsafe. ●...
  • Page 28 4.3.4.1.1 Position the wheelchair so that the front casters are near the edge of the kerb and make sure that the road is clear. 4.3.4.1.2 Move the wheelchair slowly and carefully forwards while tilting it back slightly. Be ready to take the weight when the rear wheels cross the kerb edge.

  • Page 29: Storing

    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 30: Transportation

    4.5 Transportation S-Ergo 105、S-Ergo 115 and S-Ergo 125 fulfill the performance requirements for a “Crash Test” of ISO 7176-19 (Report No. MBK 07/0800 and 13/0554) and are suitable to use as a seat in vehicles that have been adapted for this purpose. The wheelchair must be securely restrained as described in this manual.
  • Page 31 please refer to the restraint system's instructions. 4.5.1.4 The attendant / transporter must double-check all fastening points for proper connection and tightness to assure the wheelchair user's safety. The attendant / transporter must fully understand the fastening system's usage and its weight limitations. 4.5.1.4 See https://www.braunability.eu/en/products/tie-downs-and-seatbelts/wtors/ more information.

  • Page 32: Pelvic Belt (Option)

    4.5.5 Fitting seat beat 4.5.5.1 Fasten the 3 point safety belt around the user. 4.5.5.2 The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward-facing configuration, with the parking brake applied. 4.5.5.3 Pelvic restraints should make full contact across the front of the body near the junction of the thigh and pelvis as pictured below (correct seat belt position).
  • Page 33 4.6.2 Adjusting length of seat belt 4.6.2.1 Identify the require length of the belt. (Figure 4.37) 4.6.2.2 Push the two part of belt through buckle to make the belt longer or shorter. (Figure 4.38) 4.6.2.3 Pull the two part of belt tight. (Figure 4.39) 4.6.2.4 Push buckle up to the plastic clip so that the belt cannot slip out of position.

  • Page 34: Inspection And Maintenance

    ● Visit a KARMA wheelchair dealer for inspection and maintenance if you find anything abnormal. 5.2 Regular Maintenance Record 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 35 ● Item Weekly Monthly GENERAL ● Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one Ⅴ side) FRAME AND CROSS BARS ● Inspect frame structure for small cracks/fissures Ⅴ ● Inspect for bent frame or cross bars Ⅴ BRAKES ●...
  • Page 36 CAUTION: ● If you find anything abnormal, stop using the wheelchair immediately and visit a KARMA wheelchair dealer for inspection and maintenance. ● As with any wheelchair, the wheels and tyres should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced. Failure to keep tyres at the correct pressure will reduce the braking efficiency.

  • Page 37: Options And Accessories

    6. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ● Headrest ● I.V. Pole Holder Attaches to all KARMA manual Height adjusts from 130 cm (51") wheelchairs. to 200 cm (78"). Attaches to all KARMA manual wheelchairs. ● Oxygen Tank Holder ● Backrest Bag Standard size attaches to the Standard size.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    ● Check the caster bracket angle ● 4. Squeaks and Rattles ● Check for loose nuts and bolts ● 5. Looseness in ● Check for loose nuts and bolts Wheelchair If you cannot solve the problem by yourself, contact your KARMA wheelchair dealer for help.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    8. SPECIFICATIONS S-Ergo 106 Product Model S-Ergo 105 (KM-1500.3) (KM-1501.3) Nominal seat width 400 / 450 / 400 / 450 / 450 / 18 (mm/in)* Nominal seat depth 430 / 430 / 430 / 430 / 430 / 17 (mm/in)**...
  • Page 40 - The actual product specifications may vary according to different configurations. - Karma reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice. - Please scan the QR code to watch more instructions of the measurement methods on the Karma website.
  • Page 41 armrest structure (mm) Seat surface height at front edge (mm) Footrest to seat 355 ~ 355 ~ 355 ~ 355 ~ 355 ~ 355 ~ distance (mm) Effective seat width (mm) Effective seat depth (mm) Seat plane angle (X°) Backrest angle (X°) Seat to backrest angle (X°) Leg to seat angle (X°)
  • Page 42 - The actual product specifications may vary according to different configurations. - Karma reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice. - Please scan the QR code to watch more instructions of the measurement methods on the Karma website.
  • Page 43 - The actual product specifications may vary according to different configurations. - Karma reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice. - Please scan the QR code to watch more instructions of the measurement methods on the Karma website.
  • Page 44 Product Model S-Ergo 125 (KM-1520.3) Nominal seat width 400 / 450 / 500 / 400 / 450 / 500 / (mm/in)* Nominal seat depth 430 / 430 / 430 / 430 / 430 / 430 / (mm/in)** Front caster / Rear 7 / 14 7 / 14 7 / 14...
  • Page 45 - The actual product specifications may vary according to different configurations. - Karma reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice. - Please scan the QR code to watch more instructions of the measurement methods on the Karma website.
  • Page 46 Product Model S-Ergo 125 TL (KM-1520.3TL) Nominal seat width (mm/in)* 440 / 18 500 / 20 440 / 18 500 / 20 Nominal seat depth (mm/in)** 470 / 19 470 / 19 470 / 19 470 / 19 Front caster / Rear wheel size 7 / 14 7 / 14 7 / 24...
  • Page 47 - The actual product specifications may vary according to different configurations. - Karma reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice. - Please scan the QR code to watch more instructions of the measurement methods on the Karma website.

  • Page 48: 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 traveling and get caught in the rain, we suggest you try to find shelter while waiting it out.

  • Page 49: Warranty

    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 KARMA. 10.2.1.7 KARMA reserves the right to modify product specifications without further notice; KARMA is not responsible for any changes to product...
  • Page 50 10.2.2.8 Damage resulting from external factors, such as chemicals, oil, debris, etc. 10.2.2.9 Damage caused by natural disasters. 10.2.3 KARMA is Not Responsible for The Following Costs 10.2.3.1 Replacement or refill of consumable parts, oil or lubricant. 10.2.3.2 Product inspection, adjustment, lubrication, cleaning, etc.
  • Page 51 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 52 (110404000023) Release Date:Jul. 2022 V.30...

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