Karma EvO Lectus User manual

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user manual

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release: 2015-08-22

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1. index
1. index_______________________________________________________ 3
2. how to contact Karma _________________________________________ 9
3. declaration of conformity ______________________________________ 10
4. introduction_________________________________________________ 11
chassis number _______________________________________________ 11
chassis serial plate_____________________________________________ 11
SN: stands for the chassis serial number. ________________________ 12
5. used symbols for warning, caution and note _______________________13
6. warranty ___________________________________________________14
7. intended use / intended user ___________________________________ 15
8. intended environment_________________________________________ 15
9. tyre pressure _______________________________________________15
10. the wheelchair _____________________________________________ 16
10.1. chassis _______________________________________________ 16
10.1.1 chassis suspension___________________________________ 16
10.1.2 transport fixation loops ________________________________ 17
10.1.3 lights en reflectors____________________________________17
10.1.4 battery compartments _________________________________18
10.1.5 main fuse___________________________________________ 20
10.1.6 seat lift (optional)_____________________________________21
10.2 seat___________________________________________________ 22
10.2.1 upholstered seat cushion ______________________________22
10.2.2 seat rail ____________________________________________ 22
10.2.3 seat tilt (optional)_____________________________________23
10.2.4 upholstered backrest__________________________________24
10.2.5 power recline backrest (optional) ________________________24

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10.2.6 upholstered armrest __________________________________25
10.2.7 legrest _____________________________________________25
10.2.8 powered legrest adjustment (optional) ____________________25
10.2.9 upholstered headrest (optional) _________________________26
10.2.10 upholstered calf support (optional) ______________________ 27
10.2.11 upholstered lateral support (optional) ____________________ 27
10.2.12 upholstered hip support (optional) ______________________28
10.2.13 positioning belt (optional) _____________________________28
10.3 the controls_____________________________________________ 29
10.3.1 side steering control __________________________________ 29
10.3.2 desktop control (optional) ______________________________ 29
11. the first set up______________________________________________ 30
11.1 chassis suspension ______________________________________30
11.1.1 spring setting________________________________________30
11.1.2 damper setting ______________________________________32
11.2 seat adjustments ________________________________________ 33
11.2.1 seat depth __________________________________________ 33
11.2.2 seat width __________________________________________36
11.2.3 armrest width________________________________________ 37
11.2.4 armrest height _______________________________________40
11.2.5 armrest angle _______________________________________ 41
11.2.6 armrest depth _______________________________________ 42
11.2.7 armrest inside angle __________________________________ 43
11.2.8 legrest length________________________________________44
11.2.9 legrest angle ________________________________________ 45
11.2.10 footplate angle______________________________________ 46
11.2.11 calf support settings _________________________________47
11.2.12 headrest settings____________________________________49
11.2.13 hip support settings__________________________________51

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11.2.13.2 setting the height position of the hip support _____________52
11.2.14 lateral support settings _______________________________ 54
11.3 positioning belts _________________________________________55
11.4 control settings__________________________________________56
11.4.1 height adjustment side control: _________________________ 56
11.4.2 depth adjustment side control___________________________56
12 control panel _______________________________________________ 57
12.1 charging socket _________________________________________ 57
12.2 joystick ________________________________________________ 57
12.3 display ________________________________________________ 58
12.3.1 battery indicator (top bar) ______________________________ 58
12.3.2 focus light (top bar) ___________________________________58
12.3.3 profile name (main screen) _____________________________59
12.3.4 clock (main screen)___________________________________ 59
12.3.5 speed display (main screen)____________________________ 59
12.3.6 speed bar (main screen) _______________________________ 60
12.3.7 inhibit (main screen) __________________________________ 60
12.3.8 set functions (main screen)_____________________________ 60
12.3.9 additional options (main screen)_________________________ 61
12.3.10 message screen (main screen)_________________________ 61
12.3.11 current profile (base bar)______________________________ 63
12.3.12 motor temperature (base bar)__________________________ 63
12.3.13 control system temperature (base bar)___________________63
12.3.14 wheelchair lock _____________________________________63
12.4 buttons ________________________________________________65
12.4.1 on/off button ________________________________________ 65
12.4.2 horn button _________________________________________ 65
12.4.3 speed decrease button ________________________________ 65
12.4.4 speed increase button_________________________________65

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12.4.5 mode button ________________________________________ 66
12.4.6 profile button ________________________________________ 66
12.4.7 hazard Warning Button and LED ________________________ 66
12.4.8 lights Button and LED _________________________________66
12.4.9 left Indicator Button and LED ___________________________67
12.4.10 right Indicator Button and LED _________________________ 67
12.5 jack sockets ____________________________________________ 67
12.5.1 external profile switch jack _____________________________ 67
12.5.2 external on/off switch jack______________________________ 67
12.6 R-net Connectors________________________________________68
12.6 joystick________________________________________________69
13 electric system _____________________________________________70
13.1 batteries _______________________________________________ 70
13.2 fuses__________________________________________________71
14 using the wheelchair _________________________________________ 72
14.1 general warnings and advices ______________________________ 72
14.2 use in combination with other products _______________________73
14.3 hot and cold surfaces_____________________________________73
14.4 danger of pinching _______________________________________74
14.5 surroundings ___________________________________________75
14.6 precautions to prevent dangerous situations___________________75
14.7 use on slopes: driving on downhill slopes _____________________76
14.8 use on slopes: driving on uphill slopes _______________________ 77
14.9 driving on sideways slopes ________________________________ 79
14.10 obstacle climbing _______________________________________80
14.11 use in presence of electromagnetic fields, e.g. from cell phones.__81
15 driving the wheelchair ________________________________________ 82
15.1 driving in general ________________________________________82
15.2 driving technique ________________________________________ 83

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15.3 stopping the wheelchair ___________________________________ 84
16 using the powered seat functions _______________________________ 84
17 using additional function of the wheelchair menu___________________ 85
17 handling the mechanical brakes ________________________________ 86
17.1 release the mechanical brakes _____________________________ 86
18 charging the maintenance free batteries__________________________87
18.1 battery level ____________________________________________87
18.2 charging socket _________________________________________ 88
18.3 disposal of broken or worn out batteries ______________________90
19 transport of the wheelchair ____________________________________91
19.1 transportation guideline ___________________________________93
19.2 safety belt______________________________________________94
19.3 transportation on an airplane _______________________________97
20 maintenance and repairs______________________________________ 98
20.1 battery charging _________________________________________ 98
20.2 short term storage _______________________________________ 98
20.3 long term storage________________________________________ 99
20.4 tools_________________________________________________100
20.5 wheels and tires ________________________________________101
20.5.1 puncture repair _____________________________________ 101
exploded view of front wheel __________________________________ 101
20.6 cleaning ______________________________________________ 102
20.6.1 upholstery, cloth / 3d mesh____________________________ 102
20.6.2 metal surfaces______________________________________ 102
20.6.3 plastic covers ______________________________________102
20.7 brake release, freewheel mode ____________________________ 103
20.8 battery replacement _____________________________________103
20.9 replacing the main fuse __________________________________105
21 Refurbishment and re-use of the product. _______________________ 106

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22 disposal of the product ______________________________________106
23 trouble shooting____________________________________________107
23.1 diagnostics R-Net LCD___________________________________ 108
24 technical specifications ______________________________________ 109
25 accessories _______________________________________________ 111

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2. how to contact Karma
head office Karma
Karma Medical
NO.2363, Sec. 2
University Road
Min-Hsiung Shiang
Chia-Yi 621
Taiwan
www.karma.com.tw
European office for sales and service:
Karma Europe BV
Euregiopark 12
6467 JE Kerkrade
Netherlands
phone: [phone]
facsimile: [phone]
mail: [e-mail]
web: www.karma-europe.com
Produced and published by Karma Medical, Taiwan
Technical changes and print errors prohibited.

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3. declaration of conformity