Karma Saber Series User manual

User manual
Saber Series
(KP-45.5 、 KP-45.5T 、 KP-45.5TR)

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 equipment without first reading and understanding
this manual. If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions and
instructions, contact a dealer, healthcare professional or technical
personnel if applicable before attempting to use this equipment
--otherwise, injury or damage may result. Procedures other than those
described in this manual must be performed by a qualified technician.
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO
CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
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.
●As of this date, the Saber Series has NOT been tested for safety in
collisions according to ISO-7176-19:2001. Therefore, the Blazer series
CAN NOT be used as seats in any vehicles. That is, KARMA recommends
that users are NOT transported in any vehicle while seated in the
wheelchair. In the case of accident or a sudden stop, the user could be
thrown from the chair and get injuried. The suggested solution is to
move the user from the wheelchair into a normal seat of the vehicle and
to securely stow the wheelchair in a separate compartment.
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 so 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 a water, ice or oil film.
●DO NOT attempt to ride over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your
powered wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm and/or damage to the
powered wheelchair.
●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
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
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 powered wheelchair, turn the power OFF.
This will ensure that the powered 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.
●DO NOT sit in the powered wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has been
affixed the labels of hook mark. The labels of hook mark means that the powered
wheelchair fulfils the performance requirements for a “Crash Test” of ISO
7176-19 and is suitable to use as a seat in vehicles that have been adapted for this
purpose.
WARNING
●As of this date, the KP-45.5 series have NOT been tested for safety in
collisions according to ISO 7176-19. Therefore, the KP-45.5 series cannot
be used as seats in any vehicles. That is, KARMA recommends that users
are NOT transported in any vehicle while seated in the wheelchair. In the
case of accident or a sudden stop, the user could be thrown from the
wheelchair and get injured. The suggested solution is to transfer the user
from the wheelchair into a normal seat of the vehicle and to securely
stow the wheelchair in a separate compartment.
●Store your chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts may rust or corrode.
●The product meets all the requirements of ISO 7176-14.
●The force necessary to operate the freewheel lever is less than 60N.
●We estimate a life expectancy of five years for the product, provide it is used strict
accordance with the intended use as set out in this document and all maintenance
and service requirements are met. The estimated life expectancy can be exceeded
if the products is carefully used and properly maintained. The life expectancy can
be reduced by extreme or incorrect usage.

RAMPS
●DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than the ″safe
slope″for your model specified in Section 10.
●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
Section 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.
●DO NOT leave your powered wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind.
●DO NOT use your powered wheelchair in a shower or leave it in a damp bathroom
while taking a shower.
●DO NOT leave your powered wheelchair in a damp area for any length of time.
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.
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. If moving a
powered wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST
be removed and transported independently of the powered wheelchair. Extreme
caution is advised when it is necessary to move an 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.
ESCALATORS
●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
(Figure 1)

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
what 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's KP-45.5 are classified as a class B mobility product for indoor and outdoor
use. This wheelchair is suitable for users up to 135 kg in weight. It also has an
extremely durable aluminum alloy frame with tough accessory and does not suffer
in dramatic extremes of temperature (neither user nor attendant need touch 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
●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 center 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, 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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PREFACE................................................................................................................................................................1
2. SAFETY ....................................................................................................................................................................2
2.1 BEFORE DRIVING.............................................................................................................................................2
2.2 TRAFFIC RULES ................................................................................................................................................2
2.3 PRACTICE DRIVING.........................................................................................................................................2
2.4 NO PASSENGERS.............................................................................................................................................2
2.5 NO HAULING HEAVY GOODS....................................................................................................................2
2.6 RAIN....................................................................................................................................................................3
2.7 WHILE DRIVING ..............................................................................................................................................3
2.8 GENERAL WARNING......................................................................................................................................3
2.9 RAILROAD CROSSING....................................................................................................................................3
2.10 CIRCUMSTANCES TO AVOID.....................................................................................................................3
2.11 MOBILE PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT.....................................................................3
2.12 RAMPS,INCLINES AND DROPS................................................................................................................4
2.13 MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT LIMIT............................................................................................................5
2.14 SERVICE LIFE...................................................................................................................................................5
2.15 SABER SERIES LABELING............................................................................................................................6
3. EMI/RFI ...................................................................................................................................................................7
3.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE FROM RADIO WAVE SOURCES..............................................7
3.2 THE SOURCES OF RADIATED EMI CAN BE BROADLY CLASSIFIED INTO THREE TYPES..................8
3.3 POWERED VEHICLE ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI).......................................................8
3.4 WARNINGS.......................................................................................................................................................8
4. PARTS....................................................................................................................................................................10
5. OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................12
5.1 HOW TO OPERATE YOUR WHEELCHAIR................................................................................................13
5.2 HOW TO ADJUST YOUR WHEELCHAIR...................................................................................................19
6. BATTERIES AND CHARGER.....................................................................................................................26
6.1 CHARGING THE BATTERIES........................................................................................................................26
6.2 CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OCCUR............................26
6.3 BE SURE TO PRECISELY FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES LISTED BELOW................................................26
6.4 CHARGER........................................................................................................................................................28
6.5 BATTERIES.......................................................................................................................................................29
6.6 CLEANING THE BATTERIES.........................................................................................................................30

7. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................33
7.1 DAILY CHECK.................................................................................................................................................33
7.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE RECORD........................................................................................................34
7.3 TIRES................................................................................................................................................................35
7.4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................35
7.5 SUGGESTED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.........................................................................................36
7.6 TRANSPORTING AND STORING...............................................................................................................37
7.7 KP-45.5T(R) INSTRUCTIONS FOR LUBRICATION.............................................................................37
8. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES .......................................................................................................................39
8.1 CUSHION........................................................................................................................................................39
8.2 75AH BATTERIES..........................................................................................................................................39
9. TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................40
10. SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................42
11. CLEANING & RECYCLING.....................................................................................................................46
11.1 CLEANING...................................................................................................................................................46
11.2 POST-CONSUMER RECYCLING.............................................................................................................46
12. WARRANTY....................................................................................................................................................48
12.1 SERIAL NUMBER........................................................................................................................................48
12.2 CONTENTS OF WARRANTY....................................................................................................................48
12.3 THE CLAIMS FROM THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT ARISE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS .......48
12.4 THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE USER...................................................................................................49
12.5 THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEALER..............................................................................................49
12.6 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY RIGHTS......................................................................................................49

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1. PREFACE
Please carefully read this owner's manual before using the wheelchair. Improper use
of the wheelchair could result in harm, injury or traffic accidents. 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 aspects of the
wheelchair, assembly instructions, and instructions on how to deal with possible
accidents. This owner's manual is written for Karma powered wheelchair(s):
Saber series.
1.2 The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay special attention to the
parts marked with these symbols.
WARNING
Improper use could lead the user to severe injury or
death.
CAUTION
Improper use could lead the user to severe injury
and/or damage to your wheelchair.
SUGGESTION
Follow these instructions to keep the wheelchair in
good condition.
1.3 This manual includes the repair and maintenance chart as well as the Warranty.
Please keep it in a safe place or with the wheelchair.
1.4 If someone else uses the wheelchair, make sure that you give him or her this
owner's manual for his or her reference.
1.5 As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in this manual may not
correspond to the vehicle that you purchased. We reserve the right to make
design modifications without further notice.