Karma KP-31 Manual de usuario

Powered Wheelchair Owner

Manual

Blazer Series

(KP-31/KP-31T)

GENERAL WARNING

IMPORTANT

Do not attempt to use the wheelchair before a qualified person has

explained to your satisfaction how to operate it without risk to yourself

or others.

WARNING

●Do not operate this powered wheelchair before first reading and

understanding this owner’s manual. If you are unable to understand the

warnings, cautions, suggestions and technical instructions, please

contact a dealer, healthcare professional or applicable personnel before

attempting to use this power wheelchair -- otherwise, injury or damage

may occur. If any procedures other than those described in this owner’s

manual, it must be performed by a qualified technician.

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO

CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE BY KARMA.

WARNING

●As a manufacturer of powered wheelchairs, KARMA endeavors to supply

a wide variety of powered wheelchairs to meet the many needs of the

user. However, the responsibility of final selection of the type of powered

wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and

his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.

KARMA strongly recommends consulting a certified rehab technology

supplier or assistive technology professional.

Operating Information

●Performance adjustments should ONLY be made by professionals of the

healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the

driver's capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver or

bystanders and damage to the powered wheelchair and surrounding

property.

●To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending,

reaching, mounting and dismounting activities in several combinations in

the presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting

active use of the powered wheelchair.

●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 equipped, DO NOT operate the wheelchair

without anti-tippers being installed. Anti-tippers MUST BE attached at all

times.

●DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or

pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees as this

may cause loss of balance.

●DO NOT lean over the back of the chair to reach objects behind you as this

may cause the powered wheelchair to tip over.

●DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are

reaching as the powered wheelchair may tip over.

●DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered wheelchair between floors.

Serious bodily injury may occur.

●DO NOT operate in car lanes on roads, streets, highways, etc.

●DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with water, ice or oil film.

●DO NOT make sharp turns, in forward or reverse, at excessive speeds.

●DO NOT attempt to lift the powered wheelchair by its casings and seat.

●DO NOT attempt to lift the powered wheelchair by any detachable parts.

Lifting by means of any detachable parts of a powered wheelchair may

result in injury to the user or damage to the powered wheelchair. Please

hold onto the frame when lifting your wheelchair.

●DO NOT operate the powered wheelchair until you have checked that the

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surroundings are clear and that the area is safe for travel.

●Please pay attention to the environment, and to keep away from the hazard

of external flame. When the user is smoking, pay attention to safety and

make sure to extinguish the fire when finished. Be alert to the environment

when someone nearby is smoking or using a cigarette lighter, keep away

from the hazard and use fire-proof cloth.

●DO NOT use parts, accessories or adapters other than those authorized by

Karma. Before attempting to sit in or exit the power wheelchair, turn the

power OFF. This will ensure that the power wheelchair will not drive. Turn

the power OFF while the wheelchair is not in use. Otherwise, injury and/or

damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property may occur

●DO NOT connect any medical device (i.e., a ventilator, life support machine,

et cetera) to the battery. This could cause unexpected failure of the device

and the powered wheelchair. KARMA specifically disclaims responsibility to

all personal injury and property damage that may occur during use which

does not comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and

ordinances.

●DO NOT stand on the footplates of the powered 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 backjoints that could cause the backrest

folding suddenly and may cause injury.

●DO NOT be towed by other vehicles(cars, motorcycles or bicycles, etc.). Only

use freewheel mode on flat surfaces since your electromagnetic brakes are

not engaged in this mode, without these brakes it will roll down a hill

causing injury or damage. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or

medication.

RAMPS

●DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than the

safe climbing angle (safe slope is 10 degrees) for your model specified in

Section 10. Specifications.

●When negotiating ramps, if the joystick is released while moving forward,

the powered wheelchair will roll backwards approximately one foot before

the brake engages. If the joystick is released while in reverse, the powered

wheelchair will roll backwards approximately two and a half feet before the

brake engages.

●Be sure to reduce your speed when driving on curved roads or making a

turn; do not drive at full speed. Please drive at a slower speed so you have

complete control of the wheelchair.

ELECTRICAL

●Check to ensure that all electrical connections are secure at all times.

●Grounding Instructions: DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove

the round grounding prong from any plug. Some devices are equipped with

three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock

hazards.

●Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal

responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified

electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properly

grounded three-prong wall receptacle/outlet in accordance with the

National Electrical Code and local laws.

●Do not use a n extension cord when charging your batteries. A risk of fire

and /or electric shock could be encountered.

BATTERIES

●The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are

based on the use of deep cycle sealed lead acid batteries. KARMA strongly

recommends their use as the power source for this unit. (Refer to chapter 6)

●Carefully read the battery and charger information prior to installing,

servicing or operating your wheelchair.

RAIN TEST

●KARMA has tested its powered wheelchair in accordance with ISO 7176 Part

9 Rain Test. This test provides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient

time to remove his/her powered wheelchair from a rainstorm and retain

operation. However, the Blazer series is not designed for usage in rain or

storms or under other circumstances where it may be exposed to high levels

of moisture , such as:

•deep pools of water

•pressure washing of the chair

•leaving the chair in moist areas such as bathrooms

●Direct exposure to rain or dampness could cause the powered wheelchair to

malfunction electrically and mechanically and may cause the powered

wheelchair to prematurely rust.

●Salt water can be particularly damaging to the wheelchair components and

electrical circuits, causing rust or damage.

●Do not use the chair if the joystick rubber boot is damaged in any way as

moisture can damage the control system.

●Should your chair should get wet, please dry it as soon as possible to help

avoid any damage.

STAIRWAYS

●DO NOT attempt to move an occupied

powered wheelchair between floors using a

stairway. (See Figure 1)

●Use an elevator to move an occupied

powered wheelchair between floors. When

it's necessary to mov the chair between floors by means of a stairway, the

occupant MUST be moved and transported independently of the powered

wheelchair. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an

Figure 1

UNOCCUPIED powered wheelchair up or down stairs.

●Karma recommends disassembling the wheelchair and transporting the

components independently up or down stairs. Make sure to use ONLY

secure, non-detachable parts on each component for hand-hold supports.

●DO NOT attempt to lift a powered wheelchair by any removable (detachable)

parts. Lifting by means of removable (detachable) parts may result in injury

to the user or assistants or damage to the wheelchair.

ESCALATOR

●DO NOT use an escalator to move a powered wheelchair between floors.

Serious bodily injury and damage to the wheelchair may occur.

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 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.

●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 dealership 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

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to keep your Karma wheelchair in top performance.

●Check the warranty section of this manual to find out what Karma

guarantees and the 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. 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.

CLASSIFICATION & INTENDED USE

●Karma Blazer Series are classified as a class B mobility product for indoor

and outdoor use. It is designed for an individual with mobility disabilities.

●This wheelchair is suitable for one single user up to 140 kg in weight. It also

has an extremely durable aluminum and iron frame with safe accessories

that provides consistant performance even in dramatic extremes of

temperature (neither the user nor the attendant need to touch any metal

parts in normal use).

●Check with your local government as to legislation pertaining to mobility

vehicles to assure your legal requirements to drive on public roads have

been met, i.e. a pelvic belt, lighting, registration or licensing.

CE MARKING

●This powered 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, Karma recommends that you install

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anti-tippers, pelvic belt, or other additional safety accessories.

WARNING

●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 centre 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,

safety belt, or other additional safety accessories.

●When using the wheelchair, ALWAYS follow the Highway Code or your

local traffic regulations when outdoors and the guidelines written in

this manual.

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