Karma Morgan M User manual

■Sling Seat (SLN)
□Versus Seat (VRS)
Morgan M (MGNM)
User manual

1. Index
1. Index_______________________________________________________ 0
2. How to contact Karma _________________________________________ 1
3. Declaration of conformity _______________________________________ 2
4. Introduction__________________________________________________ 4
4.1 Chassis number _________________________________________ 4
5. Used symbols for warning, caution and note________________________ 6
6. Warranty____________________________________________________ 7
7. Intended use / intended user ____________________________________ 8
8. Intended environment _________________________________________ 8
9. Tire pressure ________________________________________________ 9
10. The wheelchair______________________________________________ 9
10.1. Chassis ______________________________________________ 9
10.1.1 Chassis suspension_________________________________ 10
10.1.2 Lights and reflectors (Optional) ________________________ 10
10.1.3 Transport fixation loops______________________________ 11
10.1.4 Battery compartments _______________________________ 11
10.1.5 Main fuse_________________________________________ 13
10.2 Seat ________________________________________________ 14
10.2.1 Upholstered seat cushion ____________________________ 14
10.2.2 Seat tilt (Optional) __________________________________ 14
10.2.3 Upholstered backrest________________________________ 15
10.2.4 Backrest__________________________________________ 15
10.2.5 Armrest __________________________________________ 17
10.2.6 Footrest __________________________________________ 17
10.2.7 Contoured headrest (Optional) ________________________ 18
10.2.8 Positioning belt ____________________________________ 18
10.3 The controls __________________________________________ 19
10.3.1 Side control _______________________________________ 19
10.4 Other optional accessories_______________________________ 20

11. First setup_________________________________________________ 21
11.1 Chassis suspension ____________________________________ 21
11.1.1 Spring setting______________________________________ 21
11.2 Seat adjustments ______________________________________ 23
11.2.1 Seat depth________________________________________ 23
11.2.2 Backrest (seat-to-back) angle _________________________ 25
11.2.3 Armrest width: _____________________________________ 25
11.2.4 Armrest height_____________________________________ 26
11.2.5 Armrest depth _____________________________________ 27
11.2.6 Footrest longitudinal position__________________________ 28
11.2.7 Footrest length_____________________________________ 29
11.2.8 Headrest setting ___________________________________ 30
11.3 Positioning belt________________________________________ 31
11.4 Control settings________________________________________ 32
11.4.1 Depth adjustment side control_________________________ 32
11.4.2 Height adjustment side control ________________________ 32
12 Joystick ___________________________________________________ 33
12.1 Charging socket _______________________________________ 33
12.2 Joystick______________________________________________ 33
12.3 Control panel _________________________________________ 34
12.3.1 Battery indicator____________________________________ 35
12.3.2 On / Off button_____________________________________ 35
12.3.3 Horn button _______________________________________ 36
12.3.4 Speed Indicator ____________________________________ 36
12.3.5 Speed decrease / increase button______________________ 36
12.3.6 Seat position indicator_______________________________ 36
12.3.7 Seat position button_________________________________36
12.3.8 Hazard warning button ______________________________ 36
12.3.9 Lights button ______________________________________ 37
12.3.10 Left/ Right Indicator button __________________________ 37
12.3.11 Wheelchair lock___________________________________ 37

12.3.12 Joystick deflected error _____________________________ 38
13 Electric system _____________________________________________ 39
13.1 Batteries _____________________________________________ 39
13.2 Main Fuse____________________________________________ 40
14 Using the wheelchair_________________________________________ 41
14.1 General warnings and advices____________________________ 41
14.2 Use in combination with other products _____________________ 42
14.3 Hot and cold surfaces___________________________________ 42
14.4 Danger of pinching _____________________________________ 43
14.5 Surroundings _________________________________________ 44
14.6 Precautions to prevent dangerous situations_________________ 44
14.7 Use on slopes: driving on downhill slopes ___________________ 45
14.8 Use on slopes: driving on uphill slopes _____________________ 47
14.9 Driving on sideways slopes ______________________________ 48
14.10 Obstacle climbing_____________________________________ 49
14.11 Use in presence of electromagnetic fields, e.g. from cell phones. 50
15 Driving the wheelchair________________________________________ 51
15.1 Driving in general ______________________________________ 51
15.2 Driving technique ______________________________________ 52
15.3 Stopping the wheelchair_________________________________53
16 Using the powered seat functions_______________________________ 53
16.1 Seat tilt / Backrest recline________________________________ 53
17 Handling the mechanical brakes________________________________ 54
17.1 Release the mechanical brakes___________________________ 54
18 Charging the maintenance free batteries _________________________ 56
18.1 Battery level __________________________________________ 56
18.2 Charging socket _______________________________________ 57
18.3 Disposal of broken or worn out batteries ____________________ 59
19 Transport of the wheelchair____________________________________ 60
19.1 4-point Tie-down belts __________________________________ 60
19.1.1 Safety belt:________________________________________ 62

19.1.2 Backrest, legrest and headrest settings during transportation 66
19.2 Transportation on an airplane ____________________________ 66
19.2.1. Batteries _________________________________________ 67
19.2.2. The wheelchair’s dimensions and weight________________ 67
20. Maintenance and repairs _____________________________________ 68
20.1 Battery charging _______________________________________ 68
20.2 Short term storage _____________________________________ 68
20.3 Long term storage _____________________________________ 69
20.4 Tools________________________________________________ 70
20.5 Wheels and tires_______________________________________ 71
20.5.1 Puncture repair ____________________________________ 71
20.6 Cleaning _____________________________________________ 72
20.6.1 Upholstery, cloth / air mesh___________________________ 72
20.6.2 Metal surfaces_____________________________________ 73
20.6.3 Plastic covers______________________________________ 73
20.7 Brake release, freewheel mode ___________________________ 73
20.8 Battery replacement ____________________________________ 74
20.8.1. Replacing the batteries (Front side)____________________ 75
20.8.2 Replacing the batteries (Rear side)_____________________ 77
20.8.3 Disposal of the batteries _____________________________ 79
21 Refurbishment and re-use of the product. ________________________ 80
22 Disposal of the product _______________________________________ 80
23 Trouble shooting ____________________________________________ 81
23.1 Diagnostics VR2_______________________________________ 82
24 Technical specifications ______________________________________ 84
25 Accessories________________________________________________ 88

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2. How to contact Karma
Head office
KARMA Medical
Address: NO.2363, Sec. 2, University Road, Minxiong Township,
Chiayi County 621015, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
Phone: [phone]
Email: global[email protected]
Website: www.karmamedical.com
European representative
KARMA Mobility S.L.
Address: C/ Periodista Francisco Carantoña Dubert,
23 Bajo 33209 Gijón - Asturias (Spain)
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.karmamobility.es
UK representative
KARMA Mobility Ltd.
Address: Unit 6 Target Park, Shawbank Road, Reddtich,
B98 8YN England United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.karmamobility.co.uk
Produced and published by Karma Medical, Taiwan
Technical changes and print errors prohibited.

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3. Declaration of conformity

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4. Introduction
Congratulation with your new Karma product! This product has been made
with great care and dedication. The Karma product will increase your freedom
of mobility and independence. Karma and it resellers all over the world are
there to support in any way. So if you have questions or suggestions about our
products, do not hesitate to get in contact with us at
glob[email protected].tw.
Before you use the Karma product, we strongly recommend you read this
manual carefully and always keep it with your product. This way you are
always able to find additional information when needed.
Karma runs the policy of continuously product improvement. Therefore,
pictures of products or options as shown in this manual might be different from
what you see in the product. Karma reserves the right to make changes to the
product without prior notice.
4.1 Chassis number
The chassis number is a very important. Your wheelchair will be stored in our
data system under this main number. You can find the number on the right
front of the chassis.
Chassis serial plate

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The used symbols on the chassis plate are explained below:
describes the model and type of the product.
stands for indoor- and outdoor use (Class B).
stands for the date of production.
this icon stands for the maximum driving speed.
this icon stands for the maximum slope to drive on.
this icon stands for the maximum user weight.
SN: stands for the chassis serial number.