Karma KM-8022 Series Bedienungsanleitung

Manual Wheelchair Owner's Manual

Flexx Series

(KM-8022/KM-8522)

GENERAL WARNING

●DO maintain your chair well, in particular check the tire pressure since this

affects the efficiency of the brakes. To know the correct tire pressure, please

see the walls of the tires.

●DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair.

●DO make sure both brakes are applied when the chair is not being pushed

or used.

●DO take care when climbing kerbs or turning on slopes.

●DO avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the chair to tip over.

●DO avoid soft surfaces because the castors may become bogged down.

●DO travel smoothly in all conditions.

●DO look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors, potholes,

etc.

●DO make sure that both feet are safely on the footrests and that clothing is

safely tucked out of the way so that it cannot get caught in the wheels.

●DO take care when traveling up or down or across inclines.

●DO keep both hands on the push handles to control the chair, if you are the

attendant.

●DO pay attention to keep the wheelchair balanced.

●DO check the frame and components regularly and refer to this user guide

during and after the warranty period.

●DO tie-up the upholstery or replace which with a new one when it becomes

loose.

●DO lubricate bearings regularly.

●DO equip with anti-tippers to avoid falling backwards.

●DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people.

●DO equip with "ankle supports" for disabled people.

●DO clean both hands after oiling the wheelchair.

●DO keep far away from flame.

●DO tighten the screws of headrest tubes (if applied).

●DO NOT overload the chair in any circumstance.

●DO NOT hang anything heavy on the back of the chair that could cause the

chair to become unstable, particularly when negotiating inclines.

●DO NOT allow more than one user at a time.

●DO NOT use with an unconscious patient.

●DO NOT use other transport to pull the wheelchair.

●DO NOT do "wheelies", as you my fall or tip over backwards and suffer a

severe injury.

●DO NOT sit in a wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has affixed the

labels of hook mark.

●DO NOT go too fast or turn too quickly.

●DO NOT stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair.

●DO NOT go down steps forward, whether solo or with an attendant.

●DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.

Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may

result in injury to the user and/or assistant or damage to the wheelchair.

●DO NOT use the wheelchair when the back is folded. This alters the centre

of gravity and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards. The back should

only be folded for storage or transport of the wheelchair.

●DO NOT hang anything on the back joint that could cause the backrest

folding suddenly and may cause injury.

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 warranty. Anything wheelchair related that requires tools should be

done by your authorized KARMA service provider. Your KARMA service

provider has the necessary service/maintenance manual for your

wheelchair.

●If you have any defective parts or lose any parts, please contact your dealer

for repair and/or replacement. Please only use parts authorized by KARMA.

Use of parts that are not authorized by KARMA will void your warranty.

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●Part numbers are listed on our bill of materials (explosion drawings), which

we give to our authorized dealers and service providers. Customers should

order parts through their dealer as well as all repairs and scheduled

maintenance.

●Customers should go to their dealer for all service needs to guarantee their

warranty is not void. Always go to an authorized service provider.

Unauthorized repairs will void your warranty. Procedures other than those

described in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician.

They also have the service manual with a complete list of maintenance

required to keep your KARMA wheelchair in top performance. Check the

warranty section of this manual to find out what KARMA guarantees and

what maintenance and parts that are not covered by our 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. 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.

CE MARKING

●This wheelchair complies with the requirements of the Medical Devices

Directive 93/42/EEC.

CAUTION:

●Before purchasing and using KARMA wheelchairs, please consult

qualified professionals so as to ensure that you choose suitable

products and use them correctly as well. For safety reasons, if there is

any risk due to the user's movement in the wheelchair or other

environmental factors that might cause the wheelchair to tip or the

person on the wheelchair to fall off( ex. an amputee), KARMA

recommends that you install anti-tippers, pelvic belt, or other

additional safety accessories.

●Anti-tippers MUST be equipped, when the backrest angle is set as

greater than or equal to eight degrees.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PREFACE....................................................................................................................1

2. SAFETY.......................................................................................................................1

2.1 Before Using...................................................................................................1

2.2 Whiled Moving..............................................................................................1

2.3 General .............................................................................................................4

2.4 Upholstery.......................................................................................................4

2.5 Anti-Tippers....................................................................................................4

2.6 Maximum User Weight Limit ...................................................................4

2.7 Avoid General Misuse.................................................................................5

2.8 Labeling............................................................................................................6

3. INTENDED USE & PARTS....................................................................................7

3.1 Intended Use..................................................................................................7

3.2 Flexx Parts Description ...............................................................................8

4. OPERATION.............................................................................................................9

4.1 Preparing For Use.........................................................................................9

4.2 Getting Into Your Wheelchair (See figure 4.17) .............................11

4.3 Getting Out of Your Wheelchair (See figure 4.18) ........................12

4.4 Rear Wheel Disassembly ........................................................................12

4.5 Rear Wheel Assembly ..............................................................................12

4.6 Backrest Angle Adjustment ...................................................................13

4.7 Seat Depth Adjustment...........................................................................14

4.8 Armrest Adjustment................................................................................. 15

4.9 Footplate Height Adjustment............................................................... 16

4.10 Footrest.......................................................................................................16

4.11 Pelvic Belt...................................................................................................17

4.12 Manual Brake............................................................................................ 18

4.13 Anti-Tippers (Optional).........................................................................19

4.14 Transferring In..........................................................................................20

4.15 Transferring Out......................................................................................20

4.16 Tilting...........................................................................................................22

4.17 Going Down Kerbs ................................................................................. 22

4.18 Going Up Kerbs........................................................................................23

4.19 Going Up or Down Steps/Stairs ........................................................ 24

4.20 General Use...............................................................................................24

4.21 Storage........................................................................................................26

5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE.............................................................. 26

5.1 Daily Check .................................................................................................. 26

5.2 Regular Maintenance Record ...............................................................27

5.3 Adjustment Manual..................................................................................30

6. ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................................33

7. TROUBLESHOOTING......................................................................................... 34

8. SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................35

9. CLEANING & RECYCLING................................................................................ 37

9.1 Cleaning........................................................................................................ 37

9.2 Recycling.......................................................................................................37

10. WARRANTY........................................................................................................38

10.1 Serial Number ..........................................................................................38

10.2 Warranty Policy........................................................................................ 38

1. PREFACE

1.1 Please read this owner's manual carefully before using the wheelchair.

Any improper use of the wheelchair may result in harm or injury.

1.2 This owner's manual includes operation, unfolding/ folding instructions

and how to prevent possible accidents for the aspects of the wheelchair.

1.3 This owner's manual is written for KARMA wheelchair: Flexx Series.

1.4 The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay special

attention to the parts marked with these symbols.

WARNING:

Improper use could lead the user to severe injury or death.

CAUTION:

Improper use could lead the user to severe injury and/or

damage to your wheelchair.

SUGGESTION:

Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in good

condition.

1.5 This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the

warranty.

1.6 If someone else uses the wheelchair, make sure that you give him or her

this owner's manual for his or her reference.

1.7 As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in this manual may not

correspond to the wheelchair that you purchased. We reserve the right to

make design modifications without further notice.

2. SAFETY

2.1 Before Using

The user and attendant must be familiar with the operation of the wheelchair

before using. Pedestrian traffic rules apply to the wheelchair. Please be safe.

2.2 Whiled Moving

Please always keep these following safety guidelines in mind.

2.2.1 Doorways

The safest way to operate the wheelchair is on level floors that are free of

obstacles. If possible, always use a ramp to enter or exit a facility. Keeping

your hands on the push rims will allow you to maintain the maximum

balance. DON'T try to force yourself over an obstacle and use the sides of

a doorway to pull yourself through a passageway.

2.2.2 Leaning and Standing

DO NOT lean over the side or stand on the wheelchair since such an

action may cause you to lose balance and fall. (See Figures 2.1 and 2.2)

2.2.3 Negotiating Inclines

2.2.3.1. Never turn on a hill due to the danger of tipping over.

2.2.3.2. When an attendant is pushing the wheelchair straight up a slope, if

the user needs to go down midway on the slope, walk backwards

until the user is on level ground. (See Figures 2.3 and 2.4)

Figure 2.1

Figure 2.2

Figure 2.3

Figure 2.4

2.2.3.3. Do not drive on 7 degrees of incline to avoid danger. When

negotiating inclines, don't propel up to 5 degrees of inclines

diagonally.

2.2.3.4. Avoid stopping on an incline, it can potentially cause you to lose

control of the wheelchair.

2.2.3.5 Do not use the brakes to slow down or stop the wheelchair, this

could cause it to stop suddenly and make the user lose control or fall

out of the wheelchair.

2.2.3.6 Whenever possible, utilize help from an assistant/attendant while

negotiating inclines.

CAUTION:

●Although the product has met ISO 7176-1 requirements, we still

recommend you not to drive on any slope (in any direction) greater than

7 degrees.

●If your daily activities require crossing slopes, we suggest you purchase

and install anti-tippers to increase the stability of the wheelchair.

2.2.4 Kerbs

2.2.4.1. Whenever possible, get help from an assistant/attendant. If you have

assistance, make sure that your chair is equipped with push handle.

2.2.4.2. DO avoid huge impacts when descending a kerb. A huge impact

could probably damage the wheelchair.

2.2.4.3. Never try to scale or descend a kerb that exceeds a normal height.

2.2.4.4. Always be careful and never move up or down a kerb in reverse

without an attendant.

WARNING:

●Any improper use of the wheelchair could cause severe injury or death.

●For increasing your safety, please make sure that you have realized those

guidelines as mentioned previously.

●ALWAYS follow The Use of Invalid Carriages on Highways Regulations

outdoors and the guidelines written in this owner's manual.

2.2.5 Streets

2.2.5.1. Always cross streets with great caution.

Reflective tape on the wheelchair and/or your

clothing will make you more visible to drivers.

2.2.5.2. Please comply with traffic safety code.

2.2.5.3. Avoid potholes and rough terrain that might

cause the casters to get stuck.(See Figures 2.5)

Figure 2.5

2.2.6 Stairs

2.2.6.1. Always use two or more assistants. Tilt the wheelchair to its point of

equilibrium. One assistant (at the back) holds the wheelchair up

against the first step, gripping the handles firmly to lift. The second

assistant, holding firmly a fixed part of the front frame, lifts the

wheelchair above the stairs and holds it while the first attendant

places one foot on the following step and repeat the operation.( See

Figures 2.6~2.7)

2.2.6.2. Never go down steps forwards.

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