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  • Page 1 User manual Ergo Lite Series KM-2501/KM-2512/KM-2512TL...

  • Page 3: General Warning

    GENERAL WARNING ● DO maintain your wheelchair well, in particular check the tire pressure since this affects the efficiency of the brakes. Correct tire pressure, please see the walls of the tires. ● DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the wheelchair. ●...
  • Page 4 KARMA guarantees and what maintenance service and parts that are not covered by the warranty. ● KARMA does not have an official list of service providers at this time. Please contact your dealer for service. If you cannot contact your dealer, please contact another authorized KARMA dealer for service.

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. PREFACE ............................ 1 2. SAFETY ............................2 2.1 Doorways ............................2 2.2 Leaning ............................2 2.3 Negotiating Inclines ........................2 2.4 Kerbs ..............................3 2.5 Stairs ..............................3 2.6 Streets.............................. 4 2.7 General ............................4 2.8 Upholstery ............................. 5 2.9 Anti-tippers ...........................
  • Page 10 6. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ..................33 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................34 7.1 Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair ..............34 8. SPECIFICATIONS ........................35 9. CLEANING & RECYCLING ....................41 9.1 Cleaning ............................41 9.2 Post-Consumer Recycling ..................... 41 10. WARRANTY ......................... 42 10.1 Serial Number .........................

  • Page 11: Preface

    1.2 This user manual is written for KARMA wheelchair 1.3 The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Kerbs

    2.3.3 Do not drive up to 7 degrees of incline to avoid danger. When negotiating inclines, don't propel up to 3 degrees of incline diagonally. 2.3.4 Avoid stopping on an incline, it can potentially cause you to lose control of the wheelchair.

  • Page 14: Streets

    2.7.2 Always make sure BOTH brakes are applied before getting in or out of the wheelchair. 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.

  • Page 15: Upholstery

    2.7.5 Use caution to assure your clothing doesn't get tangled with the wheels. 2.7.6 When the user is opearting the wheelchair using the handrim, please push the wheelchair gently. DO NOT apply a sudden huge force on the handrim. It could cause the chair to tip over.

  • Page 16: Avoid General Misuse

    2.11 Avoid General Misuse 2.11.1 Please note that our “User Manual” contains a number of cautions -- any vehicle can cause injury if misused -- use within our guidelines and with reasonable care and your safety will be increased. Your wheelchair will give years of safe use if used sensibly and carefully.

  • Page 17: 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 18: Intended Use & Parts

    3. INTENDED USE & PARTS 3.1 Intended Use 3.1.1 The Ergo Lite (KM-2501/KM-2512/KM-2512TL) is a self-propelled or transit wheelchair. That is, it can either be pushed by an attendant or by the users themselves. 3.1.2 These wheelchairs are suitable for users up to 100 kg in weight. Attendant brakes are provided for both rear wheels.

  • Page 19: Km-2501 Parts Description

    3.2 KM-2501 Parts Description 1. Backrest Upholstery 10. Backrest Lever 2. Armrest 11. Backrest Joint 3. Side Guard 12. Wheel Lock 4. Seat Upholstery 13. Anti-tipper (Optional) 5. Legrest 14. Rear Wheel 6. Calf Strap 15. Cross-brace (Cross Bar) 7. Footplate 16.

  • Page 20: Km-2512/Km-2512Tl Parts Description

    3.3 KM-2512/KM-2512TL Parts Description 1. Backrest Upholstery 11. Attendant Brake 2. Armrest 12. Backrest Lever 3. Side Guard 13. Backrest Joint 4. Seat Upholstery 14. Rear Wheel 5. Footrest Lever 15. Handrim 6. Footrest 16. Wheel Lok 7. Front Caster Fork 17.

  • Page 21: Operation

    4. OPERATION 4.1 Preparing For Use 4.1.1 Unfolding 4.1.1.1 Holding the armrests, pull outwards. (See Figure 4.1) 4.1.1.2 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.
  • Page 22 4.1.2 Folding 4.1.2.1 Flip up the footplates. (See Figure 4.7) 4.1.2.2 Pull up on the seat upholstery by holding it in the centre of its front and back edge. (See Figure 4.8) 4.1.2.3 Press the two release levers on the backrest frame (push handle tubes) to fold the backrest down for compact storage and easy transport.
  • Page 23 4.1.7.1 Footrests (KM-2512/KM-2512TL) can be swung out, which makes transferring easier. 4.1.8 Footplate Height 4.1.8.1 To adjust footplate height, use the KARMA tool provided to loosen the bolt at the front of the footrest arm. (See Figure 4.13) 4.1.8.2 Adjust to required height and re-tighten. (See Figure 4.13) NOTE ●...
  • Page 24 4.1.9 Install and Release Footrest (KM-2512/KM-2512TL) 4.1.9.1 Holding the swing-away footrest, lower it into its coupling at 45° from the side. Swing the footrest towards the middle until you hear it click into place. (See Figure 4.15–4.17) 4.1.9.2 Pull the release button up. Swing the footrest outwards to 45° and then lift up the footrest.

  • Page 25: Push And Pull Combined Attendant Brake (P&P Brake)

    4.2 Push and Pull Combined Attendant Brake (P&P Brake) WARNING ● Be sure that both the Attendant Brakes levers are operated simultaneously to slow the wheelchair. ● Be sure that both the wheel locks are applied simultaneously to park the wheelchair.

  • Page 26: Basic Attendant Brake

    ● Attention: If the tire has been worn out after a period of usage, you may need to adjust the brake or replace the parts to ensure the wheelchair parked firmly. Please contact your KARMA wheelchair dealer for assistance. 4.2.3 To Release the Brake 4.2.3.1 When the wheelchair is parked, slightly hold the braking levers upward to...
  • Page 27 WARNING ● Be sure that both the Attendant Brakes levers are operated simultaneously to slow the wheelchair. 4.3.2 To Park the Wheelchair KM-2512 with 20” rear wheels and KM-2512TL with 22” rear wheels are equipped with wheel locks. See the two arrows in the photo below. 4.3.2.1 The parking brakes are applied directly against the tires.

  • Page 28: Storing

    Make sure the wheelchair is folded when stored. NOTE ● 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 29: Transferring In And Out

    4.5 Transferring In and Out 4.5.1 Transferring In 4.5.1.1 Engage both hand brakes 4.5.1.2 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side (if applicable). 4.5.1.3 Lower the user into the seat, allowing them to use the armrests for support. 4.5.1.4 Turn the footplates back down, so that the user can place his feet on them.

  • Page 30: General Use

    CAUTION ● Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the chair. (See Figure 4.21). ● 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 31 4.6.1.2 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. (See Figure 4.24) 4.6.1.3 Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair. (See Figure 4.25) 4.6.1.4 Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces because the chair may tip over.
  • Page 32 Figure 4.27 Figure 4.28 4.6.2 Tilting by the Attendant 4.6.2.1 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. 4.6.2.2 Release both brakes. 4.6.2.3 Grasp both push handles firmly. 4.6.2.4 Put your stronger foot on the relevant tipping lever at the back of the wheelchair.
  • Page 33 4.6.3 Tilting by the User 4.6.3.1 Make sure your feet are on the footplates and will not slip off. 4.6.3.2 Release both brakes. 4.6.3.3 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 34 4.6.5 Going Down Kerbs Backwards With an Attendant CAUTION ● This is the easier and smoother method BUT it requires the attendant to step backwards into the road. 4.6.5.1 Back the wheelchair to the kerb edge and be careful that the rear wheels are equally near the edge.
  • Page 35 For further information on the use of wheelchair restraints, please refer to the manufacturer's user guide. 4.6.8.2 KARMA always recommends that the user transfers to the vehicle seat, because using a wheelchair as a seat in a vehicle does not provide the equivalent level of safety of a vehicle seating system.
  • Page 36 4.6.9 Before use 4.6.9.1 Please detach all easily removable accessories from the wheelchair and store them in a safe place where they cannot move around and become a safety hazard. 4.6.9.2 A four point tie-down system should tightly fasten the lower wheelchair frame to the transport vehicle.
  • Page 37 4.6.10 Method of Restraint 4.6.10.1 The KM-2501/KM-2512TL was tested with four point webbing systems. Please refer to the restraint manufacturer's user guide for further details of its operation. 4.6.11 Fitting the Front Restraint 4.6.11.1 Connect the straps around the wheelchair frame and caster bracket as pictured below.

  • Page 38: Pelvic Belt (Optional)

    4.7 Pelvic Belt (Optional) How to Assemble and Disassemble the Pelvic Belt 4.7.1 Loosen the fourth and fifth screws of both side of seat upholstery and insert the pelvic belt in between the fourth and fifth screw holes. (Figure 4.29) 4.7.2 Keep the pelvic belt in 45 degrees for comfortable usage.
  • Page 39 4.7.5 How to Operate It 4.7.5.1 When you sit on the wheelchair, fasten the pelvic belt 4.7.5.2 Adjust the belt and make it fit your body for comfort and security. 4.7.5.3 When you don't use it, please fasten the belt to avoid the belt dropping into rear wheels during motion 4.7.6 Maintenance The pelvic belt is made from 100% polyester fiber and the clasp is made from plastic.

  • Page 40: 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 41 Weekly Monthly Item ● GENERAL ● Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one Ⅴ side) ● FRAME AND CROSS BARS Ⅴ ● Inspect the frame structure for small cracks/fissures Ⅴ ● Inspect for bent frame or cross bars ●...
  • Page 42 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 tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced. Failure to keep the tires at the correct pressure will reduce the braking efficiency.

  • Page 43: Options And Accessories

    ● I.V. Pole Holder Collapses and adjusts to the size Height adjusts from 130 cm (51") of the container (6-10 cm). to 200 cm (78"). Attaches to all KARMA manual Attaches to all KARMA manual wheelchairs. wheelchairs. ● Backrest Bag ●...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    7. TROUBLESHOOTING 7.1 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. Wheelchair Veers ● Check the tires for correct and equal pressure Right/Left ●...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    8. SPECIFICATIONS Product Model Ergo Lite (KM-2501) Nominal seat width (mm/in) 400/16 450/18 Nominal seat depth (mm/in) 420/16 420/16 Front caster/Rear wheel size (in) 6/14 6/14 Backrest height (mm) Headrest height above seat (mm) Armrest to seat distance (mm) Front location of armrest structure (mm) Seat surface height at front edge (mm)
  • Page 46 - KARMA reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice. - If you want to know more about the measurement methods of product specifications, please scan the QR code to read the instructions on the KARMA website.
  • Page 47 Product Model Ergo Lite 2 (KM-2512) Nominal seat width (mm/in) 400/16 450/18 400/16 450/18 Nominal seat depth (mm/in) 420/16 420/16 420/16 420/16 Front caster/Rear wheel size (in) 6/14 6/14 6/20 6/20 Backrest height (mm) Headrest height above seat (mm) Armrest to seat distance (mm) Front location of armrest structure (mm) Seat surface height at front edge...
  • Page 48 - 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 product specifications, please scan the QR code to read the instructions on the KARMA website.
  • Page 49 Product Model Ergo Lite 2 (KM-2512TL) Nominal seat width 410/16 410/16 460/18 460/18 510/20 510/20 (mm/in) Nominal seat depth 435/17 435/17 435/17 435/17 435/17 435/17 (mm/in) Front caster/Rear wheel 7/14 7/22 7/14 7/22 7/14 7/22 size (in) Backrest height (mm) Headrest height above seat (mm) Armrest to seat...
  • Page 50 - KARMA reserves the right to modify information herein without further notice. - If you want to know more about the measurement methods of product specifications, please scan the QR code to read the instructions on the KARMA website. CAUTION...

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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 KARMA.
  • Page 53 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 54 10.2.4.2.3 Provide relevant warranty information and recommendations for improvements. 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 56 KARMA MOBILITY S.L European Support Center www.karmamobility.es +34 984 390 907 karma@karmamobility.es KARMA MOBILITY LTD. UK representative www.karmamobility.co.uk +44 845 630 3436 info@karmamobility.co.uk KARMA MEDICAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD. www.KarmaMedical.com +886 5 206 6688 globalsales@karma.com.tw (110404000035) Release Date: Mar. 2025 V.26...

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