Karma KE-HR10 User manual

Introduction
1. We appreciate you purchasing this KARMA product, please read the following
information carefully.
2. There are correct methods and maintenance procedures in the manual.
3. The manual is part of the product. If you transfer or sell the wheelchair, be sure
to include this manual.
4. If you have any questions about operation or any part of the manual, please
contact your dealer or KARMA.
5. Please confirm the store name, seal on the warranty card and keep it.
6. Karma reserves the right to modify the owner’s manual due to quality upgrades
and design modification at anytime without prior notice.
Instructions
1. This Karma headrest provides excellent head support.
2. The new design allows compact folding while still attached to the wheelchair.
3. This headrest is designed for wheelchairs with 22mm rear push handle tubes.
4. Available sizes:
 Large: for wheelchair seat widths between 42cm-50cm,
 Medium: for wheelchair seat widths between 36cm-44cm, and
 Small: for wheelchair seat widths between 30cm-36cm.
5. Adjustable: back/forth, up/down and the headrest component can rotate 360°.
6. This headrest is designed to be used only as indicated in the pamphlet. The
manufacturer can’t be held liable for any injuries sustained or damage to the
wheelchair due to modification made to this device.
7. To avoid injuries or possible damage to the wheelchair, please read the owner’s
manual carefully before installing this device.

Product Operation
How to Install:
Unfold wheelchair. Loosen bolts (A) to allow inner tubes to slide freely. Fit brackets
(C) onto the curved part of push handles, then tighten bolts (D).
Have a person help by slightly pushing rear handles of wheelchair apart,
simultaneously lift the center joint (B) as high as possible (in order to obtain
adequate support tension for headrest), then tighten bolts (A).
How to use:
When using wheelchair, unfold wheelchair first, then prop up the headrest.
Conversely when folding wheelchair, first pull down the headrest to release the
support tension, then fold wheelchair.
Maintenance
Routine Maintenance:
After using Monthly Quarterly
Keep headrest clean
and dry.
Avoid water.
Don’t expose to direct
sunlight for extended
periods of time.
Check the rotation
mechanism of headrest,
don’t let it become loose.
Tighten the bolts of
headrest and wheelchair.
Check bolts and tighten.
Apply some lubricant on
the bolts.
Self-Inspection:
After Using Monthly Quarterly
Ensure the headrest
unfolds, and the side tubes
are folded upward.
Headrest is tightened.
Headrest is clean.
Mechanism is not loose or
cracked.
Check bolts of frame for
looseness.
Check frame for cracks.

Troubleshooting:
Situation Possible Problem Method
Headrest is unstable. The bolts are loose. Check bolts of the frame
and tighten them.
The headrest can’t be
adjusted. The bolts are overtightened.
The inner/outer tubes are
dirty.
Please loosen the bolts a
little.
Clean the inner tubes and
apply a little lubricant
between the inner and
outer tubes.
Note:
We suggest inspecting all other components.
If you have any problems that can’t be solved, please contact your authorized
Karma service representative.
Warranty
Contents and Duration of Warranty:
A. Contents of Warranty:
 General Warranty:
1. Repair will be provided free of charge if the problem is due to manufacturing or
defective components within the warranty period (a repair of this kind will
hereafter be called warranty repair).
2. The warranty repair can be performed by an authorized dealer.
3. KARMA is not responsible for the transportation costs for repair and
replacement.
4. Replaced parts will be property of KARMA.
Warranty Duration and Parts Covered by the Warranty:
1. Frame: one year from the date of purchase.
2. Consumables such as headrest cover, pad in the rotation hinge etc. are not
covered by the warranty.
B. Situations Not Covered by Warranty:
 Situations Not Covered
1. Irregularities that do not affect function and safety of product.
2. Damage resulting from normal wear and tear.
3. Problems arising due to lack of basic maintenance and self-inspection.
4. Damage resulting from use not following operation guidelines.
5. Installation or use of parts not authorized by KARMA.
6. Damage resulting from use in unsuitable environments.
7. Damage resulting from external factors such as chemicals, oil, debris, etc.
8. Natural disaster.
 KARMA is Not Responsible For the Following Costs:
1. Replacement or refill of consumable parts, oil, lubricant.
2. Inspection, adjustments, cleaning, etc.

C. Responsibilities:
 The Responsibilities of the User
1. Fully adhere to operation guidelines set forth in this manual.
2. Perform self-inspection and basic maintenance.
3. Keep a record of self-inspection and basic maintenance.
4. Not permit any alteration, addition, modification or use of parts not authorized by
KARMA.
5. Thoroughly read and understand this manual.
 The Responsibilities of the Dealer
1. Follow this manual and educate user about product operation and basic
maintenance.
2. Verify whether or not conditions of warranty have been met.
3. Provide relevant warranty information and recommendations for improvement.

104-40058 Rev:01 Dec.2007