S-Ergo 100 series
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1. Te mobility solutions Karman Healthcare Inc www karmanhealthcare com Manual Wheelchair Owner s Manual S Ergo 100 series S Ergo 105 KM 1500 3 S Ergo 115 KM 1510 3 S Ergo 106 KM 1501 3 S Ergo 125 KM 1520 3 SERA WARNING DO maintain your chair 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 chair DO make sure both brakes are applied when the chair is not being pushed or used DO take care when climbing curbs or turning on slopes DO avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the chair to tip over DO avoid soft surfaces as the casters 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 chair 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 bearings2. Figure 4 27 Always avoid soft surfaces because the casters may get bogged down See Figure 4 28 Always be careful not to go too fast or turn too quickly and try to achieve a smooth steady ride Before crossing railroad tracks please stop completely and look both ways Cross the tracks perpendicular to avoid your wheels getting stuck Do not move at full speed over the railroad tracks Be careful going through a doorway that your hands and arms do not get injured YYYY V V V WV PLEASE keep in contact with the person in the chair If you stop to look in shop windows or talk to people remember to turn the chair so that the person in the chair does not have to turn SI warning NEVER lock the brakes too suddenly as this may tip the user out of the chair Figure 4 26 Qe Figure 4 28 Figure 4 29 4 3 2 Tilting by the Attendant gt 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 gt Release both brakes gt Grasp both push handles firmly gt Put your stronger foot on the relevant tipping lever at the back of the chair gt Tell the person in the chair that you are about to tilt the chair backwards gt Pull back with both hands and push down and forwards with the foot This will bring the chair onto the back wheels See Figure 4 29 CAUTION gt When a chair is tilted to about 25 degrees it will b
3. Figure 4 10 Figure 4 11 CAUTION Be careful not to get your fingers caught when folding the wheelchair 4 1 3 Install footrest S Ergo 115 gt Holding the swing away footrest lower it into its coupling at 45 from the side Swing the footrest towards the middle until you hear it click into place See Figure 4 12 4 14 Figure 4 12 Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 4 1 4 Important DO s and DON T s gt Do keep axles clean and lubricate with light oil or maintenance spray gt Do maintain correct tire pressure if pneumatic tires are used gt Do not Try to detach the wheels while the wheelchair is occupied even it is installed with anti tippers 4 1 5 Adjust Footplate Height gt To adjust footplate height use the Karma tool provided to loosen the bolt at the side of the footrest arm gt Adjust it to the desired height re tighten the screw and make sure the footplate is firm Then tighten the nut as a locknut from outside See Figure 4 15 Figure 4 15 Figure 4 16 7 gt Make sure that the footplate height is adjusted properly according to the user s Calf length to reduce pressure on the body gt The footplate height must be at least 5cm from the ground See Figure 4 1 6 Adjust Backrest for S 106 gt To suit the user s need the backrest can be adjust to 95 100 105 without any tools gt Pull out the release lever on both sides turn it down by 90 release it and make the release pin out
4. Keeping your hands on the push rims will allow you to maintain maximum balance Do not try to force yourself over an obstruction by propulsion and never use the sides of a 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 your to lose balance and fall See Figure 2 1 2 3 Navigating Inclines gt Never turn on a hill due to the danger of tipping gt When assisting go straight up a slope If user needs to go down midway walk backwards until user is on level ground See Figures 2 2 and 2 3 gt Do not drive up to 7 degrees of incline to avoid danger When navigating inclines don t propel up to 3 OPOLE of incline gt Avoid stopping on an incline it can potentially cause you to lose control of the chair gt Do not use the brakes to slow down or stop the wheelchair this could cause it to seize up Causing you to lose control or fall out of the chair gt Whenever possible utilize help from an assistant attendant while navigating inclines 2 4 Curbs gt Whenever possible get help from an assistant attendant if you have assistance make sure that your chair is equipped with push handles gt Avoid hard impacts when descending a curb A hard impact could adversely affect the chair gt Never try to scale or descend curbs that exceed a normal height gt Always take care when climbing curbs or turning on slopes and never move in revers
5. ater es sisacsebaentde ieee etcetera ence ase 23 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 This owner s manual includes operation instructions for the aspects of the wheelchair unfolding folding instructions and instructions on how to deal with possible accidents This owner s manual is written for Karma wheelchair S Ergo 100 series The symbols used in this manual are explained below Pay special attention to the parts marked with these symbols E WARNING Improper use could lead to serious injury or death CAUTION Improper use could lead IO serious injury and or damage to your wheelchair Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in SUGGESTION a good condition 0 This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the warranty f someone else uses the wheelchair make sure that you give him or her this owner s manual for his or her reference 0 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 Doorways The safest way to operate the chair is on level floors that are free of obstacles Whenever possible use a ramp to enter or exit a facility
6. fully aware of the fastening system s usage and its weight limitations gt See http www unwin safety com for more information CAUTION When transporting or lifting never hold on to attachments or accessories front rear wheels hand rims caster footrests armrests anti tippers etc All lifting should be done with a straight back Straight legs to lift the chair Carefully carry it up or down steps be aware of how you place your feet do not cross them and trip yourself up 4 6 Safety Belt How to assemble and disassemble the Safety Belt gt 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 30 gt Keep the safety Belt in 45 deg for comfortable usage Figure 4 31 gt Put the seat upholstery back and tighten screws Figure 4 30 Figure 4 31 Adjusting length of seat belt gt Identify the require length of the belt Figure 4 32 gt Push the two part of belt through buckle to make the belt longer or shorter Figure 4 33 gt Pull the two part of belt tight Figure 4 34 gt Push buckle up to the plastic clip so that the belt cannot slip out of position Please check that there is no gap between the clip and buckle Figure 4 35 usaman We recommend that the belt is fitted quite tightly around the pelvis Please tighten until you can just get your fingers between user and seat belt Pleas
7. of its position holes See Figure 4 1 7 18 Pull up the armrest on both sides and then move it forward or backward to the desired position push it down and make the screw go into the desired slot See Figure 4 19 20 Turn the release lever to its original position and make the release pin go into the desired holes See Figure 4 21 Figure 4 17 Figure 4 18 Figure 4 19 10 Figure 4 20 Figure 4 21 2 Transferring In and Out 2 1 Transferring In Engage both hand brakes Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side The user lowers his or her body into the seat using the armrests for support Turn the footplates back down so that the user can place his feet on them 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 2 2 Transferring Out gt Make sure that the chair is near your final destination gt Back the chair sufficiently to ensure that the casters are pointing forward i e in line with the rear wheels and usually with the caster forks pointing forward Ensure that where possible the rear of the chair is against a wall or if not it must be firmly held by an attendant Engage both hand brakes Turn the footplates up and swing them to the side slide forwards on the seat Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee ata
8. pull the wheelchair This Karma wheelchair model in its standard configuration has passed crash test requirements according to ISO 7176 19 regulations S 105 series can be used for transport in vehicles that have been specially adapted for this purpose The wheelchair must be securely fastened in the vehicle according to the methods described on the following pages 15 Karma always recommends that the user be transferred into car seat with a safety belt or harness while in a transport i _ Remember that the best solution is always to move the user from the wheelchair into a normal car seat 4 5 1 Before use CAUTION If the back angle of the wheelchair is adjustable do make sure that the wheelchair backrest should be positioned as close as possible to 90 degrees gt Please detach all easily removable accessories from the wheelchair and store them in a safe place where they cannot move around and become a safety hazard gt A four point tie down system should tightly fasten the lower wheelchair frame hook mark to the transport vehicle gt An occupant restraint system using both a pelvis and harness must also be fastened to the transport vehicle to insure user safety Again please refer to the restraint system s instructions gt The attendant transporter must double check all fastening points for proper connection and tightness to assure the wheelchair user s safety The attendant transporter must be
9. right angle and the other foot slightly apart and further back Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your weight forward bring your head and shoulders up over your knees as you push yourself up A ZIN 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 VVVVV PSP Y VVV WV hand brake is the lever at the side of the wheelchair Please ensure that neither the tread on your tires nor the brake block becomes too worn If pneumatic tires are fitted please maintain at the recommended tire pressure for the same reason Please ensure that occupant s fingers do not get caught in the brake 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 23 4 3 General Use 4 3 1 Attendant Pushing and Self propelled gt Do ensure that the brakes are always locked when the chair is not being pushed See Figure 4 24 gt Always make sure that both feet are safely on the footplates and that clothing is safely tucked out of the way and so cannot get caught in the wheels See Figure 4 25 Always use both hands on the push handles to control the chair See Figure 4 26 Always avoid steep or uneven surfaces because the chair may tip over See
10. 020L KM TV10 KM AA10 KM AA20 against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase 6 months on parts This warranty is extended only to original purchasers of our products Warranty is not transferable Parts or materials which are subject to normal wear and which must be replaced repaired are the owner s responsibility and are not covered by warranty Arm pads and upholsteries are not covered by warranty It is recommended that wheelchair be returned to the authorized dealer through whom it was original purchased lf within such warranty period any such product is proven to Karman s satisfaction to be defective such product shall be repaired or replaced at Karman option In no case are goods to be returned without first obtaining an R M A Returned Merchandise Authorization number issued by Karman and that the part in question is returned insured with freight prepaid to Karman within the period of warranty Labor charge incurred in the installation or repair of the above mentioned parts plus all freight charges are not included in the warranty lf Karman does not have a completed Warranty Registration Card on file for the consumer s product then a copy of the invoice with date of purchase must be provided The warranty period for the consumer commences on the purchase date from the seller The warranty period for the seller if the products are not to be sold to a consumer commences on the invoice date from K
11. 5 2 13 Labeling Please carefully read all the labeling on the wheelchair before driving it Do not remove them Protect them for future reference Tal 44 0 5097 brew 4 44 DUI SAD BSCR Karma Medical Products UK Ltd 28 lianed Pct Hadi Soubiaiga Vee Median Or Le Ut 562 pasi WARNING USE ONLY ON STABLE SURFACES MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT 115kg 255 bs Serial NO MXXXXXXX i i i ii i D g O g a a c RS O Oo o 0 m m m o m m 0 3 INTENDED USE amp PARTS 4 1 Intended Use Yv v V Y V VWV gt The S Ergo 100 series with 24 rear wheels is a self propelled chair It can either be pushed by an attendant or by the user The S Ergo 100 series with 14 rear wheels is a transit version It can be pushed by an attendant only These wheelchairs are suitable for users up to 115kg in weight Hand brakes are provided for both rear wheels It has pneumatic tires for traction and comfort It also 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 This chair is designed for both indoor and outdoor use The casters have PU tires for greater durability pneumatic casters are available on request Rear wheels are 24 inches in diameter and solid PU tires are available on request When prescribing wheelchairs for use by full or partial amputees ab
12. alance 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 chair will feel unsafe gt Lower the chair with your back straight keep your foot on the anti tipper and lower the chair slowly forwards softly to the ground 4 3 3 Tilting by the User gt Make sure your feet are on the footplates and will not slip off gt Release both brakes gt Grasp both push rims and give a firm sudden forward push immediately before the obstacle continue the momentum be ready to keep pushing until the obstacle is mounted CAUTION gt This method should only be attempted by people experienced in wheelchair use Strong arms are also necessary It is always better to have the help of an attendant gt Leaning backwards causes the caster to rise higher BUT it is much safer to lean forwards and stay balanced 4 3 4 Going Down Curbs Please note It is always better to avoid curbs where possible by using ramped curbs or slopes and this operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant 4 3 4 1 Going Down Curbs Forwards With an Attendant CAUTION gt This is the more difficult method and can jar the user but allows a better view of traffic gt Be careful that the anti tipper does not get caught on the curb causing the user to fall CAUTION NEVER ALLOW THE CHAIR TO TIP FORWARDS WHEN GOING DOWNA CURB gt Position the chair so that the front caste
13. and may cause injury YAA AND YOUR KARMAN SERVICE PROVIDER No tools are reguired for assembly Your wheelchair should be assembled by your authorized Karman dealer Your authorized Karman dealer is also your service provider Unauthorized repairs upgrades and add ons will negate your warranty Anything wheelchair related that requires tools should be done by your authorized Karman service provider Your Karman 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 Karman will negate your warranty 0 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 0 Customers should go to their dealership for all service needs to guarantee their warranty is not nullified Always go to an authorized service provider Unauthorized repairs will nullify 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
14. arman Healthcare The warranty is void on wheelchairs that have had the serial tag removed or altered Products which have been subject to negligence abuse improper storage or handling improper operation unauthorized modifications or misuse are not covered by this warranty Karman Healthcare will not warrant the frame or any parts damaged when the maximum weight limit is exceeded Warranty applies in the U S only Karman Healthcare s sole liability extends to repair or replacement of parts or components as previously specified The foregoing is in lieu of all warranties expressed implied or statutory whether written or oral 24 mebility solutions KARMA Leading the way all the way Established in 1987 KARMA is an energetic brand which designs manufactures and markets a full range of mobile disability products for worldwide markets KARMA owns a strong In house R amp D team committed to providing the best product designs for our business partners Our impeccable quality control allows KARMA to bean 150 J001 certified company We have also surpassed the quality requirements for several different countries obtaining certificationfor CC 4 FDA and ASU Nowadays senior citizens and people with physical limitations from more than 30 counties can easily obtain KARMA s high quality products and service Including the UK Germany Denmark Spain USA Australia New Zealand Japan Korea and Taiwan to name just a
15. e check that the belt is fastened correctly as recommended If this is not possible please consult your supplier ie Figure 4 32 Figure 4 33 Figure 4 34 Figure 4 35 How to operate it gt When you sit on the wheelchair fasten the safety belt gt Adjust the belt and make it fit your body for comfort and security gt When you dont use it please fasten the belt to avoid the belt dropping into rear wheels during motion Maintenance The Safety Belt is made from 100 polyester fiber and the clasp is made from plastic It does not require any maintenance but should be inspected every month to ensure that the edges are not frayed and weekly to make sure that it correctly fits the user If there are any signs of deterioration please replace it immediately 17 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 5 1 Daily Check Check the following items before traveling If you find anything abnormal visit your Karma wheelchair dealer for further inspection before using it gt Examine brakes checking for wear damage and misalignment Replacing or adjusting the brakes should be carried out by your approved repairer Check that the hand grips are not damaged and are securely bonded to the push handles Check anti tippers are not damaged and are securely attached Check that the anti tippers wheels and frame are not damaged and are securely mounted Before using the wheelchair make sure all nuts and bolts are tight Check all parts for damag
16. e or wear and have a qualified technician replace it if necessary Check all parts for proper adjustment Inspect brakes for proper operation gt The wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced by a qualified technician gt A qualified technician can be found at an authorized distributor dealer Vv VV WV 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 A maintenance service fee may apply ka en 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 ltem Weekly Monthly GENERAL eo Wheelchair rolls straight no excessive drag or pull to one o Mo side FRAME AND CROSS BARS o Inspect frame structure for small cracks fissures V 0 Inspect for bent frame or cross bars 0 Do not interfere with tires when rolling Pivot points free of wear and looseness V 18 Easy to engage V Prevent chair from moving when engaged ema o 0 Inspect for rips or sagging 0 Inspect for loose or broken hardware CASTERS 6 AA the casters for smooth rotation of the caster wheel and caster assembly 0 Inspect the caster for w
17. e without an assistant 2 5 Stairs gt 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 below Figure gt Never go down steps forwards gt Never use an escalator for transport use an elevator Do not rt is 5cm 2 6 Streets gt Always use extreme caution when crossing streets Reflective tape on the chair and or your clothing will make you more visible to drivers gt Please comply with traffic safety code gt Avoid potholes and rough terrain that might cause the casters to become stuck See Figure 2 4 2 7 General gt Always make sure BOTH brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair gt Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair gt Never carry more than one passenger Karma wheelchairs are limited to one user gt Use caution to assure your clothing doesn t get tangled with the wheels 2 8 Transport gt Do not use other transportation to pull the wheelchair gt Do not get transported on any vehicle while seated in your wheelchair Don t tie down on any vehicles and transport Please transfer into seating approv
18. ear in the bearings mountings and for tire wear or damage S KA Ka Ouick release axles lock properly lubricate if necessary V No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and V spun 0 Inspect for cracked bent or broken spokes V waes OO 0 Inspect the detachable armrest button for effective locking Make sure the armrest detaches and flips back properly PFOOTRESTS 9 Le the footplate height adjustment screws are a tightened Inspect the swing away footrest release lever for effective locking 0 Inspect for flat spots cracks and wear 0 Check tire tread depth is more than 1mm f pneumatic tires check for proper inflation tire pressures are located on the side of the tire As with any wheelchair the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced Failure to keep tires at the correct pressure will reduce the braking efficiency CAUTION Never disassemble or modify the wheelchair frame structure Otherwise injury or damage may occur This will negate the warranty 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES m Magnesium Alloy Rear Wheel e Sliver spokes bright yellow tire e Attaches to all Karma owners manual wheelchairs e Height adjusts from 130cm 51 to 200cm 78 e Attaches to all Karma owners manual wheelchairs m Backrest Bag e Standard size e Standard size attaches to the back l e Attaches to all Karma owners manual e A
19. ed by the automotive or other industry and wear a safety belt It isn t tested by ISO 7176 19 2 9 Upholstery gt When cleaning the upholstery use warm water and a mild soap gt Upholstery cleaner foam can also be used but avoid other cleaning solvents gt Do be far away of flame it might injury user and damage the chair 2 10 Anti tippers Please strongly consider purchasing anti tippers and always use them to avoid personal injury The distance between anti tipper and wheels is at least 5cm the height to floor doesn t be over 5cm 2 11 Maximum User Weight Limit Refer to Max Capacity in section 8 SPECIFICATIONS Loads exceeding maximum capacity can damage your wheelchair and cause malfunctions yielding a safety hazard The warranty does not cover damage caused by improper operation of the wheelchair 2 12 Avoid General Misuse gt Please note that our Owner s Manual contains a number of cautions any vehicle can cause injury if misused use within our guidelines and with reasonable care and your safety will be increased Your wheelchair will give years of safe use if used sensibly and carefully Be aware that careless use endangers your own safety as well as that of others ALWAYS follow the Highway Code when outdoors and the guidelines written in this manual gt Do not let children stand or play on the wheelchair See Figure 2 5 ial Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Figure 2 3 3 Figure 2 4 Figure 2
20. en cleaning the upholstery use warm water and a mild soap gt Upholstery cleaner foam can also be used but avoid other cleaning solvents 9 2 POST CONSUMER RECYCLING A post consumer recycling plan should follow the Environmental Protection Administration s regulations The items listed below are for reference only as local laws and regulations may vary luminum allo lastic aper Owner s Manual gt There are many 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 your local phone directory ask for operator assistance or go to your local government center for more information Earth Day is every day gt Check with your local recycling center on where and how to recycle your 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 Serial Number 23 10 2 U S A Limited Warranty Policy Karman warrants the main frame of S ERGO 105 106 115 305 KM 3520 KM 802 KM 5000 KM 7501 KM 8020 VIP515 MVP 502 against defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime from the date of purchase 6 months on parts Karman warrants the main frame of KM 9
21. few In each of these countries KARMA has achieved a very good market position with great reputation Together with its partners KARMA continues to push forward offering innovative life enhancement products that enable people to enjoy more active and rewarding lifestyles SAT Aa SENT SOLD AND SERVIER BY Karma reserves the right to modify information herein a cx without further notice KARMA MOMIFY ie 7 eadquarters achory ut Tareas Se Aranch in UK KARMAN NH HEATTHCANE NC 32 wwwkarmanhealthcare com CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91748 E mailikarmanhc yahoo com UK USA Taiwan Thai 104 40100 Rev 02DC
22. me Cross Bar 11 Rear Wheel 12 Caster 13 Rigidifying Push bar Lateral Support Bar 7 4 OPERATION 4 1 Preparing For Use 4 1 1 Unfolding VV WV gt gt gt Hold the grip and fold up the back joint and you will hear a sound See Figure 4 1 Hold the armrests and pull outwards See Figure 4 2 Point your fingers inward with the palm of your hand on the frame push it down until the seat is fully lowered Make sure the frame is firmly seated in its holder See Figure 4 3 Push down the joint of the rigidifying push bar and you can hear a sound For S 106 see Figure 4 4 Flip the footplates down See Figure 4 5 Ready to use See Figure 4 6 Alternatively you can stand at the side of the chair and complete step 1 by pulling the nearest armrest towards yourself and pushing the other one away While 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 the right figure Figure 4 3 Figure 4 4 Figure 4 5 Figure 4 6 4 1 2 Folding gt Flip up the footplates See Figure 4 7 Pull down the release pin and pull up the rigidifying push bar For S 106 see Figure 4 8 and 4 9 Pull up the seat upholstery by holding its central portion of the front and rear ends See Figure 4 10 Fold down the backrest by pressing the back joints See Figure 4 11 Folding is now completed VV V WV
23. ove or below knee single or double or other conditions that affects the user s natural center of gravity we suggest contacting your therapist or dealer as well as attaching anti tippers The S Ergo system provides pressure relief stabilization and reduced Sliding 3 2 S Ergo 105 with 24 Rear Wheel Parts Description 1 Push Handle 7 Backrest Upholstery 2 Armrest 8 Attendant brake 3 Side Panel 9 Seat Upholstery A Brake 10 Cross Frame Cross Bar 5 Calf strap ya ioe 6 Footplate 3 2 1 S Ergo 105 with 14 Rear Wheel Parts Description 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 5 Calf strap 6 Footplate i 6 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Attendant brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross Bar 11 Rear Wheel 12 Caster 3 3 S Ergo 115 with 24 Rear Wheel Parts Description Swing away footrest 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 5 Calf strap 6 Footplate 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Attendant brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross bar 11 Caster 12 Rear wheels 13 Footrest 3 3 1 S Ergo 115 with 14 Rear Wheel Parts Description Swing away footrest 1 Push Handle 1 Push Handle 2 Armrest 3 Side Panel 4 Brake 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Attendant brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Frame Cross bar 11 Rear wheels 12 Caster 7 Backrest Upholstery 8 Attendant brake 9 Seat Upholstery 10 Cross Fra
24. regularly DO equip with anti tippers to avoid falling backwards DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people DO equip with heel loops for disabled people DO clean both hands after oiling the wheelchair DO keep far away from flame 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 since you might fall or tip over backwards and suffer a severe injury DO NOT sit in the wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has been 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
25. rs are near the edge of the curb and make sure that the road is clear gt Move the chair slowly and carefully forwards while tilting it back slightly Be ready to take the weight when the rear wheels cross the curb edge Ensure that both rear wheels touch the ground at the same time to avoid tipping the chair gt Gently lower the front casters AVOID JARRING THE USER 4 3 4 2 Going Down Curbs Backwards With an Attendant This is the easier and smoother method BUT it requires the attendant to step backwards into the road gt Back the chair to the curb edge and be careful that the back wheels are equally near the edge gt Grasping the push handles gently lower the rear wheels onto the road Be prepared to control the weight as it descends and ensure that the back wheels touch ground at the same time gt Tilt the chair back slightly and pull the tilted chair far enough into the road so that the casters and footrests can be lowered clear of the curb 4 3 5 Going Up Curbs Please note This operation is best attempted with the aid of an attendant and the best method is to go up curbs forwards as this maintains the direction of travel and is physically less demanding for the attendant ki 3 5 1 Going Up Curbs Forwards With an Attendant As the footrests nearly touch the curb tilt the chair The chair should be tilted just high enough to allow the front casters to roll smoothly onto the pavement gt Push the chair forward until
26. the rear wheels are touching the curb Then continuing the movement lift at the push handles while moving the chair forwards 4 3 5 2 Going Up Curbs Backwards With an Attendant Please note for safety s sake we do not recommend using this method 4 3 6 Going Up or Down Steps Stairs Please note avoid flights of steps particularly if no extra help is available Use ramps or lifts wherever possible Two attendants are necessary each capable of carrying at least half of the combined weight of the person and the wheelchair Each helper should bend at the knees and grip the main frame with the front attendants 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 movable or detachable parts ALL LIFTING SHOULD BE DONE WITH A STRAIGHT BACK Straighten legs to lift the chair Carefully carry it up or down steps be aware of how you place your feet do not cross them and trip yourself up 4 4 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 KI WARNING Don t put anything on the wheelchair while it is in storage Storing goods ona folded or unfolded wheelchair will cause damage and Is not covered under warranty See Right Figure 4 5 Transportation Do not use other transportation to
27. ttaches to all Karma owner s manual wheelchairs m Anti tippers m Multi purpose Safety Belt Attaches to all Karma e Attaches to all Karma owners manual wheelchairs owner s manual wheelchairs 20 m Headrest e Attaches to all Karma owners manual wheelchairs 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 Karma wheelchair dealer 1 Chair Veers e Check tires for correct and equal pressure Right Left e Check caster bracket angle e Check that rear wheels are equally spaced from the seat frame 2 Sluggish Turn or e Check tires for correct and equal pressure Performance e Check for loose nuts and bolts 3 Caster Flutter Wobble e Check tires for correct and equal pressure e Check for loose nuts and bolts e Check caster bracket angle 5 Looseness in Chair e Check for loose nuts and bolts If you cannot solve the problem by yourself contact your Karma wheelchair dealer for help 21 8 SPECIFICATIONS oer S Ergo 115 size S 105 S a 105 S Ergo 106 24 AAA YA Sliver pearl Sliver pearl Sliver pearl Sliver pearl Sliver pearl Rose red Rose red Rose red Rose red Rose red Seat sith 16 18 20 18 20 16 Se WA ee 7
28. what maintenance and parts you will have to pay for Karman 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 Karman 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 reguirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93 42 EEC CAUTION Before purchasing and using Karma wheelchairs please consult gualified 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 movementin the wheelchair or other environmental factors that might cause the wheelchair to tip or the person on the wheelchair to fall off ex Amputee Karman recommends that you install anti tippers safety belt or other additional safety accessories TABLE OF CONTENTS AA aa ni Ns KAA AA AAA AAA AAA 1 AA au UAE BORANO SIWA centre meneame on ret non reenter tent NUNA 1 S INTENDED USE PARIS 5 d ORE RATON meea enan anaaannuaenaancnet ancetanameuaamnnes 8 5 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ccccceseeeseeeeeeeeeeees 18 6 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES 0 ecccccceeeeeseseeeeeeeeeeeeneees 20 Tis WEA DS OI CO AI 21 OFE IFICA HON AI 23 9 CLEANING amp RECYCLING wi aa 23 LO ANA RRAN We garr apace
29. x24 TIF 7x2 Wire brake Wire brake Overall 42 91 42 13 39 76 38 98 39 76 length in gt z 2 27 2123 2135 2 27 2 23 2 25 2 23 2 34 4 AUR height in oar wat 16 NO oo NO O1 NO oe ki h oO on lm o B h O wW OO ID o Ea Sea dep h y Sea neh Peete es ai ma 31 7X11 8x28 27 8x11 8x28 36x12x28 T 35 5x13 5x29 5 ee e WA 29 3 1 1 I 25 8 1 1 29 3 1 1 25 8 1 1 l 14 1 1 1 I wea Pes ss capacity Ib S Ergo 105 Stability According to ISO 7176 1 1999 Tipping Angle ma O TippingAnge _ __ SIRA Least stable Most stable Forward Front wheels locked Front wheels unlocked Rear wheels locked SANA o Rear Rear wheels unlocked 15 NA Anti tip devices 0NA NA eft 1829 NA Right 22 aa in ETE height in Calf eat 20 16 7 15 7 18 9 Coens 17 Peer Seat angle ae Total weights Ib 9 CLEANING amp 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 shelter while waiting it out If you can t find shelter proceed to your destination 9 1 1 Frame Wipe with a damp cloth 9 1 2 Upholstery gt Wh
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