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Karma KM-2501 Owner's Manual

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Ergo Lite Series
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  • Page 1 Manual Wheelchair Owner's Manual Ergo Lite Series (KM-2501 & KM-2512)

  • 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 CE MARKING ● This wheelchair complies with the requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC. CAUTION: ● When prescribing wheelchairs for use by full or partial amputees (above or below knee, single or double) or other conditions that affects the user's natural center of gravity and might cause the wheelchair to tip or the person on the wheelchair to fall off, we suggest contacting your therapist or dealer as well as attaching anti-tippers, pelvic belt, or other additional safety...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    3.2 KM-2501 Parts Description ................8 3.3 KM-2512 Parts Description ................9 4. OPERATION ......................10 4.1 Preparing For Use .................... 10 4.2 Brake (KM-2501 & KM-2512-F14) ............. 13 4.3 Storing ......................... 14 4.4 Transferring In and Out ................. 15 4.5 General Use ......................16 4.6 Pelvic Belt (Option) ..................
  • Page 7 6. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ................27 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 28 7.1 Trouble or Problems with Your Wheelchair ........... 28 8. SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 29 9. CLEANING & RECYCLING ..................31 9.1 Cleaning ......................31 9.2 Post-Consumer Recycling ................31 10. WARRANTY ......................32 10.1 Serial Number ....................

  • Page 8: Preface

    1.2 This owner's 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 9: Leaning

    2.2 Leaning Do not lean over the side of your wheelchair since such an action may cause your 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 assisting, go straight up a slope.

  • Page 10: Streets

    2.7.2 Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the wheelchair. 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 11: Upholstery

    2.7.5 When the user is opearting the wheelchair using the pushrim, please push the wheelchair gently. DO NOT apply a sudden huge force on the pushrim. It could cause the chair to tip over. Please refer to the figure below for the best grip points for using the pushrim.
  • Page 12 Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2 Figure 2.3 Figure 2.4 Figure 2.5...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Intended Use & Parts

    3. INTENDED USE & PARTS 3.1 Intended Use 3.1.1 The Ergo Lite (KM-2501/ KM-2512) 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 15: Km-2501 Parts Description

    3.2 KM-2501 Parts Description 1. Push Handle 8. Backrest Upholstery 2. Attendant Brake 9. Armrest 3. Back Joint 10. Side Panel 4. Rear Wheel 11. Seat Upholstery 5. Anti-Tippers(Option) 12. Calf Strap 6. Cross Brace (Cross Bar) 13. Footplate 7. Caster...

  • Page 16: Km-2512 Parts Description

    3.3 KM-2512 Parts Description 1. Push Handle 8. Backrest Upholstery 2. Attendant Brake 9. Armrest 3. Back Joint 10. Side Panel 4. Rear Wheel 11. Seat Upholstery 5. Anti-Tippers(Option) 12. Footrest 6. Cross Brace (Cross Bar) 13. Heel Loop 7. Caster 14.

  • Page 17: 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 18 4.1.2 Folding 4.1.2.1 Swing 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 19 4.1.7.1 Footrests (KM-2512) 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) SUGGESTION: ●...

  • Page 20: Brake (Km-2501 & Km-2512-F14)

    Figure 4.19 Figure 4.20 Figure 4.21 4.2 Brake (KM-2501 & KM-2512-F14) Note: The 3-Step-Lock is a multi-function brake that provides both slowing and parking function to the wheelchair. Please do read the instruction before use to operate the brake properly to ensure your comfort and safety.

  • Page 21: 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 22: Transferring In And Out

    4.4 Transferring In and Out 4.4.1 Transferring In 4.4.1.1 Engage both hand brakes 4.4.1.2 Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side (if applicable). 4.4.1.3 Lower the user into the seat, allowing them to use the armrests for support. 4.4.1.4 Turn the footplates back down, so that the user can place his feet on them.

  • Page 23: General Use

    CAUTION: ● Never stand on the footplates when getting into (or out of) the chair. (See Figure 4.22). ● 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 24 windows or talk to people, remember to turn the chair so that the person in the chair does not have to turn WARNING: ● NEVER lock the brakes too quickly as this may tip the user out of the wheelchair. Figure 4.22 Figure 4.23 Figure 4.24...
  • Page 25 will bring the wheelchair onto the back wheels. (See Figure 4.29) CAUTION: ● When a wheelchair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on its 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 26 4.5.4.1.1 Position the wheelchair so that the front casters are near the edge of the kerb and make sure that the road is clear. 4.54.1.2 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 27 4.5.8 Transportation 4.5.8.1 The Ergo Lite (KM-2501/ KM-2512) fulfils the performance requirements for a “Crash Test” of ISO 7176-19 (Report No. MBK 09/0964) and is 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 28 ● When transporting or lifting, never hold on to attachments or accessories (front/rear wheels, handrims, casters, footrests, armrests, anti-tippers etc.). 4.5.10 Method of Restraint 4.5.10.1 The Ergo Lite (KM-2501/ KM-2512) was tested with four point webbing systems. Please refer to the restraint manufacturer's user guide for further details of its operation.

  • Page 29: Pelvic Belt (Option)

    Tension the restraint until the wheelchair is secure. Fitting the front restraint Fitting the rear restraint 4.5.13 Fitting the Seat Belt 4.5.13.1 Fasten the three point safety belt around the user 4.5.13.2 The occupied wheelchair should be located in a forward-facing configuration, with the parking brake applied 4.5.13.3 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...
  • Page 30 Figure 4.30 Figure 4.31 4.6.4 Adjusting the Length of Pelvic Belt 4.6.4.1 Identify the required length of the belt. (Figure 4.32) 4.6.4.2 Push the two parts of the belt through the buckle to make the belt longer or shorter. (Figure 4.33) 4.6.4.3 Pull the two parts of the belt tight.

  • Page 31: Inspection And Maintenance

    5.1.7 A qualified technician can be found at an authorized distributor/dealer. CAUTION: ● Visit a KARMA wheelchair dealer for inspection and maintenance if you find anything abnormal. 5.2 Regular Maintenance Record 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 32 WARNING: ● Even if you don't use the vehicle for a long time, the wheelchair should still be maintained regularly. You should clean your wheelchair regularly. Weekly Monthly Item GENERAL ● Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one Ⅴ...
  • Page 33 Weekly Monthly Item ● Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly(if Ⅴ applicable) FOOTRESTS ● Inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are Ⅴ securely tightened(if applicable) ● Inspect the swing-away footrest release lever for effective Ⅴ locking(if applicable) TIRES Ⅴ...

  • Page 34: Options And Accessories

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

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    ● Thus, this should be performed by your approved repairer and therapist. 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.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    8. SPECIFICATIONS （±5 mm, ±0.5 kg） Model Ergo-Lite(KM-2501) Seat Width (mm/in) 406 ㎜(16 in) 457 ㎜(18 in) 940 ㎜(37 in) Overall Length (mm/in) 570 ㎜(22.4 in) 621 ㎜(24.5 in) Overall Width (mm/in) 910 ㎜(35.8 in) Overall Height (mm/in) 8.3 ㎏(18.3 lb) 8.4 ㎏(18.5 lb)
  • Page 37 Overall Collapsed Height 710 ㎜(28 in) (mm/in) Maximum User Weight 100 ㎏(220 lb) (kg/lb) Static Stability Test (According to ISO 7176-1:1999) Ergo Lite Ergo Lite 2 (KM-2501) (KM-2512) 14 in 20 in 14 in Rear Wheel (inch) 17.9° 18.1 16°...

  • Page 38: Cleaning & Recycling

    CAUTION: ● Please don't travel across a slope (in any direction) greater than 7 degrees. 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.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    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 40 Please contact your local dealer. 10.2.7 Transfer of Warranty Rights 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 for registration.
  • Page 41 Full Name: Gender: Date of Birth: Address: Model: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer's Data Name of the Store: Phone No. and Address: If you have any suggestions on how to improve our products, please don't hesitate contacting us know what you think of your wheelchair. Thank you and enjoy.
  • Page 44 104-40099 104-40115 Rev:09 AUG2014...

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