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Karma VIP 505 Owner's Manual - 3. Intended Use & Parts

Manual is about: VIP 500 Series

Summary of VIP 505

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    Manual wheelchair owner's manual vip 500 series (vip 505 (km-1510.3t) / vip 515 (km-1520.3t)).

  • Page 3: General Warning

    I 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...

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    Ii ● do equip with anti-tippers to avoid tipping 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 tighten the screws of headrest tubes. ● do not overload the chair in any...

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    Iii 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 owner's manual for your wheelchair. ● if you have any defective parts or lose any parts, please contact your deale...

  • Page 6: Ce Marking

    Iv 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 rea...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

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

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    4.14 going down kerbs .................................................................................... 19 4.15 going up kerb ............................................................................................ 20 4.16 up and down steps/stairs ................................................

  • Page 9: 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 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...

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    3 2.5.3 never use an escalator for transport, use an elevator. 2.6 streets 2.6.1 always use extreme caution when crossing streets. Reflective tape on the chair and/or your clothing will make you more visible to drivers. 2.6.2 avoid potholes and rough terrain that might cause the casters to become st...

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    4 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 you...

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    5 figure 2.1 figure 2.2 figure 2.3 figure 2.4 figure 2.5.

  • Page 14: 3. Intended Use & Parts

    6 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 at...

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    7 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 p...

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    8 3.2 vip 505 parts description 1. Push handle 2. Tilt lever 3. Back joint 4. Side panel 5. Brake 6. Anti-tippers 7. Rear wheel 8. Cross brace (cross bar) 9. Caster 10. Headrest upholstery 11. Attendant brake 12. Back upholstery 13. Armrest 14. Seat upholstery 15. Footrest 16. Heel loop 17. Footplat...

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    9 1. Push handle 2. Tilt lever 3. Back joint 4. Side panel 5. Brake 6. Anti-tippers 7. Rear wheel 8. Cross brace (cross bar) 9. Caster 10. Headrest upholstery 11. Attendant brake 12. Back upholstery 13. Flip-back height adjustable armrest 14. Seat upholstery 15. Footrest 16. Heel loop 17. Footplate.

  • Page 18: 4. Operation

    10 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. (see figure...

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    11 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 4.2.1 remove t...

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    12 figure 4.10 figure 4.11 4.3 adjustments 4.3.1 footrest 4.3.1.1 footrests can rotate in or out, which makes transferring in limited spaces easier. 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 too...

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    13 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 fig...

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    14 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...

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    15 4.8.3 adjust the armrest to the desired position and retighten the knob by push down the knob into vertical position to fix the armrest.（see figure 4.26）. Figure 4.24 figure 4.25 figure 4.26 4.9 transporting and storing make sure the wheelchair is folded when stored. Suggestion: ● please store th...

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    16 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 nea...

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    17 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...

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    18 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. 4.12...

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    19 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. 4.13 tilting by the user 4.13.1 make sure y...

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    20 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. Avoid jar...

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    21 4.15.1.4 please note: for safety's sake we do not recommend using this method. 4.16 up and down steps/stairs 4.16.1 please note: avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is available. Use ramps or lifts wherever possible. 4.16.2 it requires two attendants to complete this action safet...

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    22 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. 4.18.1 please detach all easily ...

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    23 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. 4.19.7 atta...

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    24 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. (figure 4.36) 4.21.1....

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    25 suggestion: ● we recommend that the belt is fitted quite tightly around the pelvis. Please tighten until you can just get your fingers between the user and the seat belt. Please check that the belt is fastened correctly as recommended. If this is not possible, please consult your supplier. Figure...

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    26 replacing or adjusting the brakes should be carried out by your approved repairer. 5.1.3 check that the hand grips are not damaged and are securely bonded to the push handles. 5.1.4 check the anti-tippers are not damaged and are securely attached. 5.1.5 check that the anti-tippers' wheels and fra...

  • Page 35: Item

    27 item weekly monthly general ● wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side) Ⅴ frame and cross bars ● inspect the frame structure for small cracks/fissures Ⅴ ● inspect for bent frame or cross bars Ⅴ brakes ● do not interfere with tires when rolling Ⅴ ● pivot points free of wear...

  • Page 36: Armrests

    28 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-away footrest release lever for effective locking Ⅴ tires ● i...

  • Page 37: 6. Options And Accessaries

    29 6. Options and accessaries ● i.V. Pole holder ● adjustable height from 130cm (51") to 200cm (78"). ● attaches to all karma manual wheelchairs. ● oxygen holder ● standard size attaches to the back of wheelchairs. ● attaches to all karma manual wheelchairs. ● backrest bag ● standard size. ● attache...

  • Page 38: 7. Troubleshooting

    30 caution: ● attaching accessories may alter the overall stability and center-of-gravity of the chair. 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...

  • Page 39: 8. Specifications

    31 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) 17.6 ㎏(39.5 lb) seat width (mm/in) 460 ㎜(18 in) ...

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    32 （±10 mm, ±0.5 kg） model vip 515-f20 16"x 17" vip 515-f14 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) 420 ㎜(16...

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    33 （±10 mm, ±0.5 kg） model vip 515-f20 18"*17" vip 515-f14 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) seat depth (mm...

  • Page 42: 9. Cleaning & Recycling

    34 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 travelin...

  • Page 43: 10. Warranty

    35 wheelchair as this information varies from region to region. 10. Warranty 10.1 serial number to ensure after-sale service and warranty, please record and fill in the serial number which can be found on the frame. Model serial number 10.2 warranty policy 10.2.1 contents and duration of warranty 10...

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    36 10.2.2.9 natural disaster. 10.2.3 karma is not responsible for the following costs 10.2.3.1 replacement or refill of consumable parts, oil, lubricant. 10.2.3.2 inspection, adjustment, cleaning, etc. 10.2.3.3 karma designated self-inspection costs. 10.2.4 responsibilities 10.2.4.1 the responsibili...

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    37 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 wheelch...

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    110404000024 104-40069(104-10102) rev:12 dec2015.