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Karma KM-9000 Manual - Table Of Contents

Manual is about: Ergo Live Series

Summary of KM-9000

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    Manual wheelchair owner's manual ergo live series (km-9000).

  • Page 3: General Warning

    I general warning ● do maintain your wheelchair 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 wheelchair. ● do m...

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    Ii ● do not use the wheelchair when the back is folded. This alters the center 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 ...

  • Page 5: Ce Marking

    Iii 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 re...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1. Preface ....................................................................................................................... 1 2. Safety.......................................................................................................................... 1 2.1 doorways .....

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    4.18 anti-tippers ..................................................................................................... 17 4.19 safety belt (option) ...................................................................................... 18 4.20 how to operate it: ........................................

  • Page 8: 1. Preface

    1 1. Preface please carefully read this owner's manual before using the wheelchair. Improper use of the wheelchair could result in harm or injury. Therefore, for safe and enjoyable use of the wheelchair, please read this owner's manual. 1.1 this owner's manual includes operation instructions for the...

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    2 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 on the slope, walk backwards until the user is on level ground. (see...

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    3 holds it while the first attendant places one foot on the following step and repeat the operation. (see below figure) 2.5.2 never go down steps forwards. 2.5.3 never use an escalator for transport; use an elevator. 2.6 streets 2.6.1 always cross streets with great caution. Reflective tape on the w...

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    4 personal injury. The distance between the end of each anti-tipper and the rear wheel is at least 5cm; the distance to the ground is no more than 5cm. 2.10 maximum user weight limit refer to "max. Capacity" in section 8. Specifications. Loading exceeding maximum capacity can damage your wheelchair ...

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    5 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 13: 3. Intended Use & Parts

    6 3. Intended use & parts 3.1 intended use 3.1.1 the km-9000 series with 24" rear wheels is a self-propelled wheelchair. It can either be pushed by an attendant or by the user. 3.1.2 this series of wheelchairs are suitable for a single user up to 125kg in weight. Hand brakes are provided for both re...

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    7 3.2 km-9000 with 24〞rear wheel parts description 1. Push handle 2. Backrest upholstery 3. Handrim 4. Quick-release axle 5. Brake 6. Fork 7. Caster 8. Side panel 9. Seat sling 10. Rear wheel 11. Cross brace 12. Footrest 13. Footplate.

  • Page 15: 4. Operation

    8 4. Operation preparing for use 4.1 unfolding 4.1.1 holding the armrests, push outwards. (see figure 4.1) 4.1.2 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. (see figure 4.2) 4.1.3...

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    9 caution: ● be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair. 4.3 getting into your wheelchair (see figure 4.7) 4.3.1 push the wheelchair against a wall or a solid piece of furniture. 4.3.2 apply the brakes 4.3.3 flip the footplates up 4.3.4 the user lowers the body and sits on...

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    10 4.6 rear wheel assembly 4.6.1 first ensure that the brake is in the off position. 4.6.2 take up the wheel with axle and press the hub cover in the centre of the axle, as above. 4.6.3 this retracts the ball bearings that will allow you to push the axle into the wheel bracket that is located on the...

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    11 4.7 wheel locks your wheelchair is equipped with two wheel locks 4.7.1 they are applied directly against the tires. Push the handle of wheel-lock forward to engage and pull the handle of wheel-lock to release. 4.7.2 braking could be less efficient due to: 4.7.2.1 worn tire tread 4.7.2.2 low tire ...

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    12 the end of the footrest arm. (see figure 4.15) 4.8.4 adjust it to the desired angle and re-tighten. (see figure 4.13) figure 4.13 figure 4.14 figure 4.15 caution: ● make sure that the footplate height is adjusted properly according to the user's calf length to reduce pressure on the body. ● the f...

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    13 4.10 lateral (sideways) position to open or close the gap between the footplates, follow these instructions as listed below: 4.10.1 loosen the footplate fastener bolts on each plate. 4.10.2 adjust the footplate to the desired position. 4.10.3 re-tighten the footplate fastener bolts. (see figure 4...

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    14 4.12 adjusting the seat height : there are four levels adjustments. 4.12.1 release the rear wheel. (see figure 4.24) 4.12.2 use the tool to loosen the screw on the plate. (see figure 4.25) 4.12.3 adjust upward or downward to your desired height. (see figure 4.26) 4.12.4 re-tighten the screw to co...

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    15 4.13.5 adjust the caster adapter to 90 degrees toward the ground. 4.13.6 place a square or pocket level against the flat surface on the rear of the fork and note whether this surface is vertical. (see figure 4.28) 4.13.7 place the eccentric hexagonal pads in the appropriate direction, and lock th...

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    16 4.15 backrest angle adjustment to adjust the backrest angle, follow the instruction as listed below: 4.15.1 use the tool provided by karma to loosen and remove the screws at the both bottom sides of the backrest frame. (see figure 4.34) 4.15.2 adjust the backrest forward or backward to the positi...

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    17 4.17 upholstery when upholstery is loose, you can tighten it which by pulling and re-attaching the velcro. (see figure 4.40 and figure 4.41) figure 4-40 figure 4-41 4.18 anti-tippers the main purpose of anti-tippers is to prevent the user from turning over. 4.18.1 when you install the anti-tipper...

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    18 4.19 safety belt (option) 4.19.1 please follow the instruction to use the safety belt for your safety. 4.19.2 please follow the instruction to assemble or disassemble the safety belt. 4.19.3 put both ends of the safety belt straight through the backrest holder and insert it through the buckle to ...

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    19 caution: ● maintenance: there is no specific maintenance for the safety belt; however, please check if the edge of the safety belt is worn or torn before you use it. Meanwhile, please adjust the safety belt properly to fit the user. If the safety belt is damaged, please replace a new one immediat...

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    20 ensure that the heels rest against the heel supports to prevent contact with the casters. 4.23.6 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 firml...

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    21 when transferring in and out of the chair, make sure that the brakes are applied to prevent the chair from sliding away. Also see that the footplates are flipped up for ease of entering or exiting. (see figure 4.51) 4.25 general use 4.25.1 attendant pushing and self propelling 4.25.1.1 ensure tha...

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    22 figure 4.50 figure 4.51 figure 4.52 figure 4.53 figure 4.54 figure 4.55 figure 4.56 figure 4.57 4.26 tilting by the attendant 4.26.1 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. 4.26.2 release both brakes. 4.26...

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    23 caution: ● when a wheelchair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will balance on the 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. ● lower the wheelchair with your back straight, keep your foot on the ant...

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    24 avoid tipping the wheelchair 4.28.4 gently lower the front casters. 4.29 avoid jarring the user 4.29.1 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. 4.29.2 back the wheelchair to the ke...

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    25 combined weight of the person and the wheelchair. 4.31.3 each helper should bend at the knees and grip the main frame: with the front attendant's hands just under the front of the seat, with the back attendant's hands holding the frame just under the push handles. Caution: ● never hold on to mova...

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    26 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. A maintenance/service fee may apply. Warning: ● even if you don't use the vehicle for a ...

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    27 spun ● inspect for any cracked, bent or broken spokes Ⅴ ● armrests ● inspect the detachable armrest button for effective locking Ⅴ ● make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly Ⅴ ● footrests ● inspect the footplate height adjustment screws are securely tightened Ⅴ ● inspect the swing-a...

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    28 5.3 adjustment manual 5.3.1 seat height adjustment caster/ rear wheel seat height ■ 24" x 1" caster position □ 5" caster □ 6" caster caster fork 110mm caster fork 150mm caster fork 110m caster fork 150m caster fork 17.5" (445mm) □ b-2 c-1 18" (457mm) □ a-2 c-1 18.5" (470mm) □ a-3 c-2 □ a-2 c-2 19...

  • Page 36: 6. Options And Accessories

    29 6. Options and accessories ● anti-tipper ● attaches to all karma owner's (manual) wheelchairs ● backrest bag ● standard size ● attaches to all karma owner's (manual) wheelchairs caution: ● attaching accessories may alter the overall stability and center-of-gravity of the chair. Thus, this should ...

  • Page 37: 8. Specifications

    30 8. Specifications （±5mm, ±0.5kg） model ergo live (km-9000) rear wheel 24” frame color lime green、tango orange、bright white seat/backrest upholstery cover color black upholstery/black cushion seat width/depth 14"*15" 14"*16" 16"*16" 18"*16" caster/ rear wheel 5" x 24" brakes parking brake overall ...

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    31 （±5mm, ±0.5kg） model ergo live (km-9000) rear wheel 24” frame color lime green、tango orange、bright white seat/backrest upholstery cover color black upholstery/black cushion seat width/depth 16"*18" 18"*18" caster/ rear wheel 5"x 24" brakes parking brake overall length (mm) 941 ㎜ overall width (mm...

  • Page 39: 9. Cleaning & Recycling

    32 static stability (according to iso 7176-1:1999) forward max. 10 degrees backward max. 10 degrees sideways max. 17 degrees • the degree tolerance is +0, -1 degree. • the test condition: size of test dummy used 125kg. Caution: ● please don't travel across a slope (in any direction) greater than 7 d...

  • Page 40: 10. Warranty

    33 9.2.1 there are organizations in many countries you can find on the internet that will accept used goods for charity. Please search the information highway to help less fortunate individuals and protect our planet for future generations. If you do not have access to the world wide web please use ...

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    34 10.2.2 items not covered by warranty 10.2.2.1 irregularities that do not affect function and safety of product. 10.2.2.2 damage resulting from normal wear and tear. 10.2.2.3 problems arising due to lack of basic maintenance and self-inspection. 10.2.2.4 damage resulting from use not following ope...

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    35 10.2.6 warranty duration and parts covered by the warranty please contact your local dealer. 10.2.7 transfer of warranty rights if you purchase a second-hand karma wheelchair while it is still within the warranty period, bring this owner's manual and the wheelchair to the dealer where the wheelch...

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    104-40151 rev:01 may.2013.