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Karma VIP 515 Owner's Manual

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Manual Wheelchair Owner's Manual
VIP 500 Series
(VIP 505 (KM-1510.3T) / VIP 515 (KM-1520.3T))

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  • Page 1 Manual Wheelchair Owner's Manual VIP 500 Series (VIP 505 (KM-1510.3T) / VIP 515 (KM-1520.3T))

  • Page 3: General Warning

    GENERAL WARNING ● For individuals with balance problems, practice mounting and dismounting activities WITH AN ASSISTANT in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional. ● If anti-tippers are standard equipment, DO NOT operate the wheelchair without anti-tippers being installed. Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all times.
  • Page 4 YOU AND YOUR KARMA SERVICE PROVIDER ● No tools are required for assembly. Your wheelchair should be assembled by your authorized Karma dealer. Your authorized Karma dealer is also your service provider. Unauthorized repairs, upgrades and add-ons will void your...
  • Page 5 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 6 Karma recommends that you install anti-tippers, pelvic belt, safety belt, or other additional safety...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PREFACE ........................1 2. SAFETY ........................1 2.1 Doorways ......................1 2.2 Leaning ....................... 2 2.3 Negotiating Inclines ..................2 2.4 Kerbs ........................2 2.5 Stairs ........................2 2.6 Streets ........................3 2.7 General ........................ 3 2.8 Upholstery ......................
  • Page 8 4.14 Going Down Kerbs ..................19 4.15 Going Up Kerb .................... 20 4.16 Up and Down Steps/Stairs ..............21 4.17 Transportation .................... 21 4.18 Before use ..................... 22 4.19 Method of restraint ................... 22 4.20 Fitting seat BeLt ..................23 4.21 Safety Belt .....................

  • Page 9: Preface

    1.2 This owner's manual is written for Karma wheelchair: VIP 500 Series. 1.3 The symbols used in this owner's manual are explained below. Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols.

  • Page 10: Leaning

    doorway to pull yourself through a passageway. 2.2 Leaning Do not lean over the side of your wheelchair since such an action may cause you to lose balance and fall. (See Figure 2.1) 2.3 Negotiating Inclines 2.3.1 Never turn on a hill due to the danger of tipping. 2.3.2 When an attendant is pushing the wheelchair straight up a slope, if the user needs to go down midway, walk backwards until the user is on level ground.

  • Page 11: Streets

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

  • Page 12: Maximum User Weight Limit

    CAUTION: ● When tilting your wheelchair, please change to position No.3 to avoid tipping and causing injury to the user. (See the bellow figures) 2.10 Maximum User Weight Limit 2.10.1 Refer to "Max. User Weight" in Section 8. SPECIFICATIONS. 2.10.2 Loading exceeding maximum capacity can damage your wheelchair and cause malfunctions yielding a safety hazard.
  • Page 13 Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2 Figure 2.3 Figure 2.4 Figure 2.5...

  • Page 14: 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. 3. INTENDED USE & PARTS 3.1 Intended Use 3.1.1 The VIP 500 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).
  • Page 15 brakes are provided for both rear wheels and are connected to a duel attendant brake located on the left push handle. 3.1.3 It has an extremely durable aluminum alloy frame with tough accessories and does not suffer in dramatic extremes of temperature (neither user nor attendant need touch metal parts in normal use).

  • Page 16: Vip505 Parts Description

    3.2 VIP 505 Parts Description 1. Push Handle 10. Headrest Upholstery 2. Tilt Lever 11. Attendant Brake 3. Back Joint 12. Back Upholstery 4. Side Panel 13. Armrest 5. Brake 14. Seat Upholstery 6. Anti-Tippers 15. Footrest 7. Rear Wheel 16.
  • Page 17 1. Push Handle 10. Headrest Upholstery 2. Tilt Lever 11. Attendant Brake 3. Back Joint 12. Back Upholstery 4. Side Panel 13. Flip-back Height Adjustable 5. Brake Armrest 6. Anti-Tippers 14. Seat Upholstery 7. Rear Wheel 15. Footrest 8. Cross Brace (Cross Bar) 16.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Folding

    Figure 4.4 Figure 4.5 CAUTION: ● Be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair. ● When completing step 2 never put your fingers around the sides or under the chair as they can be trapped between the seat and the frame. (See Figure 4.6 Figure 4.6) 4.2 Folding...

  • Page 20: Adjustments

    Swinging both footrests inward makes it easier to work at a desk. (See Figures 4.12 and 4.13) 4.3.1.2 To adjust the footplate height, use the Karma tool provided to loosen the bolt at the side of the footrest arm.

  • Page 21: Headrest

    4.3.2.1 Squeeze the swing-away footrest release handle and rotate the footrest to either side for removing. (See Figure 4.16) Figure 4.16 4.4 Headrest Your headrest height may be adjusted to a suitable position for you. Simply attach or detach the headrest using the hook and loop fabric. (See Figure 4.17) Figure 4.17 Figure 4.18...

  • Page 22: Tilting Your Wheelchair 0-35

    4.6 Tilting Your Wheelchair 0-35° 4.6.1 Please lock both brakes. (See Figure 4.19) 4.6.2 Grasp the right push handle and squeeze the tilt lever. (See Figure 4.20) 4.6.3 Press downward with both hands simultaneously until the desired seat angle is achieved and then release the lever. (See Figure 4.21) Figure 4.19 Figure 4.20 Figure 4.21...

  • Page 23: Transporting And 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 24 4.10.1.5 Release both hand brakes. CAUTION: ● Always ensure that the front casters 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. 4.10.2 Transferring Out 4.10.2.1 Make sure that the chair is near your destination.

  • Page 25: General Use

    are flipped up for ease of entering or exiting. (See Figure 4.29) 4.11 General Use 4.11.1 Attendant Pushing and Self-Propelling 4.11.1.1 Do ensure that the brakes are always applied when the chair is not being pushed. (See Figure 4.30) 4.11.1.2 Always make sure that both user's feet are safely on the footplates and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot get caught in the wheels.

  • Page 26: Tilting By The Attendant

    Figure 4.28 Figure 4.29 Figure 4.30 Figure 4.31 Figure 4.32 Figure 4.33 Figure 4.34 Figure 4.35 4.12 Tilting by the Attendant 4.12.1 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. 4.12.2 Release both brakes.

  • Page 27: Tilting By The User

    wheels and be easy to hold. If it is tilted further back it will be difficult to hold and the person in the chair will feel unsafe. ● Lower with a straight back; keep your foot on the anti-tipper and lower the chair slowly forwards softly to the ground.

  • Page 28: Going Up Kerb

    4.14.2.3 Move the chair slowly and carefully forwards while tilting it back slightly. Be ready to take the weight when the rear wheels cross the kerb edge. Ensure that both rear wheels touch the ground at the same time to avoid tipping the chair. 4.14.2.4 Gently lower the front casters.

  • Page 29: Up And Down Steps/Stairs

    For further information on the use of wheelchair restraints please refer to the manufacturer's user guide. 4.17.2 Karma always recommends that the user be transferred into car seat with a safety belt or harness while in a transport.

  • Page 30: Before Use

    SUGGESTION: ● Please transfer to a seat in the car if at all possible. 4.18 Before use CAUTION: ● The VIP-505 and VIP-515 were tested with a four point webbing system, with the back in the upright position. Please leave the headrest in place during transportation.

  • Page 31: Fitting Seat Belt

    4.19.4 Take the brakes off and reverse the wheelchair to tension the front straps. Apply the wheelchair brakes (the brakes should be left on during transport) 4.19.5 Fitting the rear restraint 4.19.6 Attach rear straps into the rail approximately 300 mm behind the wheelchair backrest.

  • Page 32: Safety Belt

    Correct seat belt position Incorrect seat belt position 4.21 Safety Belt 4.21.1 How to assemble and disassemble the Safety Belt 4.21.1.1 Loosen the fourth and fifth screws of both side of seat upholstery and insert the Safety Belt in between the fourth and fifth screw holes.

  • Page 33: How To Operate It

    5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 Daily Check 5.1.1 Check the following items before traveling. If you find anything abnormal, visit your Karma wheelchair dealer for further inspection before using it. 5.1.2 Examine the brakes, checking for any wear, damage and misalignment.

  • Page 34: Regular Maintenance Record

    ● Visit a Karma wheelchair dealer for inspection and maintenance if you find anything abnormal. 5.2 Regular Maintenance Record 5.2.1 To make sure your wheelchair is in good condition, visit your Karma wheelchair dealer regularly for maintenance (and keep records accordingly) every six months after purchasing.
  • Page 35 Weekly Monthly Item GENERAL ● Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one Ⅴ side) FRAME AND CROSS BARS ● Inspect the frame structure for small cracks/fissures Ⅴ ● Inspect for bent frame or cross bars Ⅴ BRAKES ●...
  • Page 36 ARMRESTS ● Inspect the detachable armrest button for effective Ⅴ locking ● Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly Ⅴ FOOTRESTS ● Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are Ⅴ securely tightened ● Inspect the swing-away footrest release lever for effective Ⅴ...

  • Page 37: Options And Accessaries

    ● Oxygen Holder ● Adjustable height from 130cm ● Standard size attaches to the back of (51") to 200cm (78"). wheelchairs. ● Attaches to all Karma manual ● Attaches to all Karma manual wheelchairs. wheelchairs. ● Backrest Bag ● Folding Drink Holder ●...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Thus, this should be performed by your approved repairer and therapist. 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 1.Chair Veers...

  • Page 39: Specifications

    8. SPECIFICATIONS （±10 mm, ±0.5 kg） Model VIP 505-F20 VIP 505-F14 Overall Length (mm/in) 1030 ㎜~1070 ㎜ (40.6in~42.1 in) Overall Width (mm/in) 700 ㎜ (27.6 in) 680 ㎜ (26.8 in) Overall Height (mm/in) 1350 ㎜ (53.4 in) Total Weight (kg/lb) 19 ㎏(42.6 lb)
  • Page 40 （±10 mm, ±0.5 kg） VIP 515-F20 VIP 515-F14 Model 16"x 17" 16"x 17" Overall Length (mm/in) 1060 ㎜~1080 ㎜ (41.7 in~42.5 in) Overall Width (mm/in) 620 ㎜ (24.41 in) Overall Height (mm/in) 1345 ㎜ (53 in) Total Weight (kg/lb) 18.98 ㎏(41.8 lb) Seat Width (mm/in) 405 ㎜(15.9 in) Seat Depth (mm/in)
  • Page 41 （±10 mm, ±0.5 kg） VIP 515-F20 VIP 515-F14 Model 18"*17" 18"*17" Overall Length (mm/in) 1060 ㎜~1080 ㎜ (41.7 in~42.5 in) Overall Width (mm/in) 670 ㎜ (26.39 in) Overall Height (mm/in) 1345 ㎜ (53 in) Total Weight (kg/lb) 19.94 ㎏(44 lb) 19.16 ㎏(42.2 lb) Seat Width (mm/in) 450 ㎜(17.7 in)

  • Page 42: 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 a shelter while waiting it out.

  • Page 43: Warranty

    (a repair of this kind will hereafter be called warranty repair). 10.2.1.2 Warranty repairs can be performed by authorized Karma wheelchair dealers only. 10.2.1.3 Karma is not responsible for the transportation costs for repair and replacement. 10.2.1.4 Replaced parts will be the property of Karma.
  • Page 44 10.2.6.1 Please contact your local dealer. 10.2.7 Transfer of Warranty Rights 10.2.7.1 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...
  • Page 45 Full Name: Gender: Date of Birth: Address: Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer's Data Name of the Store: Telephone No. & Address: If you have any suggestions on how to improve our products, please don't hesitate contacting your local dealer to let us know what you think of your wheelchair.
  • Page 48 110404000024 104-40069(104-10102) Rev:12 DEC2015...

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