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KARMA POWER WHEELCHAIRS
KP-25
USER GUIDE
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  • Page 1 KARMA POWER WHEELCHAIRS KP-25 USER GUIDE...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    KP-25 Indoor/Outdoor Powered Wheelchair TABLE OF CONTENTS : FOREWORD..............Front Cover 1. INTRODUCTION ..............01 Model KP-25 2. SAFETY AND CONSUMER INFORMATION......07 2.1 General 2.4 General Misuse 2.2 Using the KP-25 2.3 Notes for Attendants and Users 3. OPERATING THE WHEELCHAIR..........09 3.1 Preparing For Use...
  • Page 4 Karma Mobility KP-25 Power Wheelchair This guide has been produced to help you make the best of your power wheelchair. We recommend that you read this guide to become completely familiar with your chair. Please pay particular attention to section 1 "Wheelchair Operation".

  • Page 5: Introduction

    KP-25 wheelchairs are suitable for users who weight up to 100kg. The wheelchair does not suffer from use in extremes of temperature (neither user nor attendant need touch metal parts in normal use).
  • Page 6 INTRODUCTION A full range of accessories are available including: safety belt, heel loops, bags & purse and trays. Please see our brochure for further details. Environmental extremes (within reason) are acceptable provided the user and attendant exercise the necessary caution and are not physically too uncomfortable.
  • Page 7 Product Information...

  • Page 8: Specification

    SPECIFICATION Model Number KP-25 Frame Aircraft grade aluminum alloy Standard Seat width 16" (41cm) 18"(46cm) 114 cm Overall length excluding swing-away footrest and anti-tip Overall width 60 cm Overall height 88 cm Weight capacity 115 kg Front caster: 200x 50mm...
  • Page 9 FIGURE 1 Model: KP 25 Standard version OPTIONAL...
  • Page 10 The KP-25 Series KP-25 with Dual controller...

  • Page 11: Safety And Consumer Information

    ONLY MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL CAN BE CARRIED OUT. USE ONLY GENUINE REPLACEMENT PARTS. 2.2 USING THE KP-25 SERIES Always make sure BOTH brakes are applied before getting into or out of the chair. Never stand on the foot plates when getting into or out of the chair.

  • Page 12: Notes For Attendants And Users

    CONSUMER INFORMATION 2.3 NOTES FOR ATTENDANTS AND USERS : Do ensure that the brakes are always on when the chair is not being pushed. Always make sure that both the user's feet are safely on the foot plates and that their clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot catch in the wheel.

  • Page 13: Operating The Wheelchair

    WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 2.4 GENERAL MISUSE: Please note that our USER GUIDE contains a number of cautions --any vehicle can cause injury if misused -- use your wheelchair with reasonable care and within our guidelines and your safety will be ensured. If used sensibly and carefully, your wheelchair will give years of safe use.
  • Page 14 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Attention When completing step 3 never put your fingers around the sides or under the chair as they can become trapped between the seat and the frame. 3.1.2. Folding the wheelchair : Step 1. Put fingers under the middle of the seat at both front and rear, grasp and give a sharp pull upwards until the chair is nearly closed.
  • Page 15 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 3.1.4 Battery Location To locate batteries first ensure that the spring loaded safety catches on the rear of the battery carrier rails (at the rear of the wheelchair) are in the open position. Lift the battery using the handle on top of the battery box and locate support pins into the recesses in the battery carrier, then slide the battery forward.

  • Page 16: Getting In And Out

    WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 3.2 GETTING IN AND OUT : Attention Check control box is switched OFF when getting in and out . 3.2.1 Getting in : Step 1. Engage both parking brakes. Step 2. Turn up the foot plates and swing footrest to the side. Step 3.
  • Page 17 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Attention Never stand on the foot plates when getting in to or out of the chair. Always ensure that the front castors are in line with the rear wheels and pointing forwards and that the back of the chair is secure either against a wall or firmly held by an attendant.

  • Page 18: Drive Unit / Frame

    WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 3.3 DRIVE UNIT / FRAME 3.3.1. BRAKES Motor Brakes Electro-magnetic brakes operate automatically when the controller joystick is central with a delay of approximately 1/2 second. The controller automatically provides progressive deceleration before the electro-magnetic brakes come into operation. To check the brakes are operating correctly: switch the wheelchair on and move the joystick in any direction.

  • Page 19: Kerb Climber

    WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Care Points Avoid finger traps. Do not touch the rear wheels or castors. Prevent children and others from putting their hands near the rear wheels or castors. Never use the wheelchair with the wheels disengaged unless there is someone in attendance as the motor brake will not operate.

  • Page 20: Battery Charger

    BATTERY CHARGER 3.4 BATTERY CHARGER This will be supplied with the wheelchair and will have a main plug fitted for power supply connection. Another charge socket is fitted for connection to the controller charge port. See charger front panel and charger manufacturer instructions for more detail. Battery Charger MAIN SWITCH MAIN PLUG...

  • Page 21: Battery Charging

    BATTERY CHARGER Please follow these instructions for a complete charging cycle. 1. Check that the ventilation slots on the charger are not obstructed. 2. Check that the wheelchair is switched off. 3. Connect the charger output plug (Fig. 2 item A) to the wheelchair charging socket (See Figs 4 in Section 3.5.2).
  • Page 22 BATTERY CHARGER Suggestion The charger should only be used indoors. Do not use near a bath, shower, sink or anywhere moisture can ingress the charging system. Do not expose the charger to external heat sources such as radiators, fires, sunlight etc. Do not move the wheelchair until the battery charger has been disconnected from the mains and wheelchair.

  • Page 23: Controller Types

    CONTROLLERS 3.4.2 GOOD CHARGING PRACTICE Active Person Charge to a daily routine. Ideally before 80% discharge has occurred Charge once or twice a week. Ideally before 80% discharge has occurred. Less Active Person Store fully charged and check once per month, recharging as necessary. Do not replace just one (partially used) battery in the event of failure.
  • Page 24 CONTROLLERS Controller Connections BATTERY BATTERY MOTOR MOTOR 3.5.2 CONTROLLERS (continued) Attendant and Dual joystick controllers are available as extra cost options. To Switch On: Press the on / off switch on the controller (Figs. 4) and keep the hands away from the joystick. The battery indicator lights will show a steady display, however, there is a safety device which will prevent the wheelchair from moving,...
  • Page 25 CONTROLLERS Controller 1. ON/OFF Switch 2. Condition Display 3. Joy stick 4. Speed Button 5. Speed Display 6. Battery Display 7. Horn Switch 8. Lock Switch 3.5.3 Basic Chair Control All Controllers 1. Select the required speed by adjusting the speed control knob. 2.

  • Page 26: Driving The Chair

    DRIVING THE CHAIR Attention The footrests can prevent you climbing a kerb if they are set so low that they hit the kerb before the kerb climber itself. Ensure that they are set at least 4" above the ground. The wheelchair can then be driven up or down kerb of 112mm(4").

  • Page 27: Slopes & Uneven Terrain

    DRIVING THE CHAIR 3.6.2 SLOPES & UNEVEN TERRAIN It is very dangerous to attempt to go down a slope steeper than 12 degrees. applied. You will lose control and you will not be able to steer or stop! Descend only at low speed setting but before that test the limits of your wheelchair in a safe area so that you understand which slopes are safe to tackle.
  • Page 28 DRIVING THE CHAIR 3.6.4 ATTENDANT CONTROL -manual propulsion When the wheelchair has to be pushed by an attendant please note the following :The wheelchair is fitted with de-clutchable motors. These allow the wheelchair to freewheel for attendant propulsion. When the wheelchair is being pushed manually, the motor brakes are no longer effective, this means the hand operated parking brake must be applied as soon as the wheelchair stops.

  • Page 29: Transfers (Getting In And Out)

    TRANSFERS Forward Transfer - Getting out of the wheelchair. Remove or swing the footrests to one side. Move forward in the seat until your feet can reach the floor or you are balanced on the edge of the seat. Place your hands on the front of the armrests and move forwards bringing yourself up and out of the wheelchair.
  • Page 30 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 3.8 OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Motors and controllers will become quite hot with Temperature constant use. Avoid touching these. Switch off your wheelchair before using a mobile Mobile telephone. Telephones Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).

  • Page 31: Transporting And Storage

    TRANSPORTING & STORAGE 4 TRANSPORTING & STORAGE The KP-25 design allows easy dismantling of the wheelchair without the need for tools. 4.1 Transporting in a Car - Wheelchair unoccupied Depending on the size and shape of the vehicle luggage space, several options are possible.

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Fault Finding

    MAINTENANCE & FAULT FINDING 5 MAINTENANCE AND FAULT FINDING The only maintenance required by the user is limited to cleaning, checking tyres, battery care and charging. Any further maintenance that may be required should be performed by a Service Contractor. It is recommended that the wheelchair is inspected every six months and serviced every 12 months Do not break the manufacturer's seal on the motors, controllers or batteries...

  • Page 33: Maintenance Checks

    TRANSPORTING & STORAGE 5.2 CHAIR BREAKDOWN AND FAULT FINDING Should the wheelchair fail whilst in use, SWITCH OFF before performing any checks. Symptom Complete loss of power and indicator light on controller goes out. Action Check the controller plug / sockets have not come loose Check the circuit breaker under right hand chassis rail.
  • Page 34 CONTROLLERS 5.4 CONTROLLERS - FAULT FINDING Your controller indicates various faults, which can occur with your wheelchair. The tables below itemises remedies, some of which, you, as the user, may be capable of achieving. We stress however that if you are uncertain of any action then do not use your chair but consult your approved repairer and show him the table below.
  • Page 35 Maintenance and Self-Inspection 5.5 Control System Self-Help Guide If a system trip occurs, you can find out what has happened by counting the number of bars on the battery gauge that are flashing. Below is a list of self-help actions. Try to use this list before you contact your service agent.
  • Page 36 Maintenance and Self-Inspection 5.5 Control System Self-Help Guide(continued) Eight bar A control system fault is indicated. Make sure that all connections are secure. The parking brakes have a bad connection. Nine bar Check the parking brake and motor connections. Make sure the control system connections are secure. An excessive voltage has been applied to the Ten bar control system.

  • Page 37: Options & Accessories

    MANUFACTURERS OPTIONS 6 MANUFACTURERS STANDARD OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES The Standard Options currently available are listed in the table below. When ordering Accessories please:_ State precisely the Model of chair to which the accessories are to be fitted. State the Serial & Code No of the chair so that we are able to confirm compatibility of the accessories with the original chair.

  • Page 38: Do's And Don'ts

    DO'S & DON'TS POWERED WHEELCHAIRS IMPORTANT DO'S & DON'TS Take note of local conditions and plan your route carefully. Disconnect the charger before entering the chair Ensure the controller is switched off before entering or leaving the chair and that the parking brake is engaged. Ensure the manual parking brake is OFF before driving the chair.
  • Page 39 KP-25 Indoor/Outdoor Powered Wheelchair Owner information Name:................Address:................................. Tel:.................. Power wheelchair information Serisl number:............. Color:................Size:................Date of purchase:............Dealer information...
  • Page 40 1987, Karma is the leading aluminum-alloy wheelchair, power wheelchair, and scooter manufacturer in Taiwan. We have recently: Strategically relocated headquarters to newly established state-of-the-art office building and manufacturing plant, thereby integrating R&D and manufacturing Expanded our international sales and marketing to include distribution of "KARMA", "SOMA"...

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