Karman KM-BT10 User manual

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IMPORTANT
GENERAL W A RNING
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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
othe r s .
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Due to the change of design, some illustrations and pictures in t h i s
owner' s manual may not correspond to the w heelc hai r that y ou
purchased. KARMAN r e ser v es the r i g ht to make design modif ication s
without further no tice.
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WA R N I N G :
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zDo not operate this wheelchair before first reading and u n de r s tanding
this owner’s manual. If you are unable to understand the warni n gs,
cautions and healthcare professional or technical instructions, contact a
dealer, personnel if applicable before attempting to use this
wheelchair—otherwise, injury or damage may occur. If any pr oced ur e s
other than those described in this owner’s manual, it must be c arry
out by a qualified t e chnician.
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OPERATION INFORMATION
z DO maintain your chair well. Especially check the tire pressure b ecause it may
affect the efficiency of the brakes if using pneumatic t ir es.
z DO make sure both brakes (e.g. Parking brake and Attendant brake) a r e applied
in the condition of getting in/ out and being not pushed/ u sed of the
wheelchai r .
z DO take care when climbing curbs, going upward / downward of slopes.
z DO avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the chair to tip ov e r .
z DO avoid soft surfaces because the castors may bog down.
z DO look ahead to anticipate hazards as far as possible. Such as f urnitur e ,
doors, potholes, slopes, curbs, doorways, et c.
z DO make sure both feet and clothing of disabled individual are on t h e
footrests and tucked out of the way safely, which is a very important st e p
that can avoid being tangled in the wheels.
z DO keep both hands on the push handles to control the chair, if you a r e
the att e n d ant.
z DO check the frame and components regularly and refer to t h i s
owner’s manual during and after the warranty p eriod.
z DO tighten the upholstery or replace it when becoming loose.
z DON'T use with an unconscious p atient.
z DON'T let the wheelchair to overload under any cir c umstances.

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z DON'T stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chai r .
z DON'T allow one or more users on the wheelchair simultaneously .
z DON'T use other transportations to drag the wheelchai r .
z DON'T go too fast or turn too quick.
z DON'T do "wheelies" because you may fall or tip over backwards a n d
suffer a severe injur y .
z DON’ T cross a slope whose angle is greater than 7 degr ees.
z DON'T go down slopes forward. If needing to go down, the att e ndant
must walk backwards until the user is on level gr o und.
z DON'T attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable ( detachable)
parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of t h e
wheelchair may result in injury to the user, attendant or damage to the
wheelchai r .
z DON'T use the wheelchair when the backrest is folded. This alters t h e
centre of gravity and may cause the wheelchair to tip backwards. T h e
backrest should only be folded in the situation for storage or transpo r t
of the wheelchai r .
z DON'T hang any heavy stuff on the backrest joint or the back of the
wheelchair. It could let the backrest fold suddenly, unstable and hurt the
user or the attendant, particularly when negotiating inclines.
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YOU AND YOUR KARMAN SERVICE PROVIDER
zNo tools are required for assembly. Your wheelchair must be i n s talled
from your authorized KARMAN dealer, who is also your service p r o vide r .
Unauthorized repairs, upgrades and add-ons will nullify your w a rranty
and may lead to injury. Any adjustment for the rear wheel p o s i tion
should be carried out from your authorized KARMAN service p r o v i de r ,
who has the necessary service/maintenance manual for your wheelchai r .
zIf you have any defective or missing parts, please contact your service provider
for repairing or replacement. Always use the parts authorized
by KARMAN. Any using of unauthorized parts will nullify your war ran t y .
zIn order to acquire all repairs and scheduled maintenance, cust om ers should
order parts through their deale r .
zCustomers should go to their dealership for all service needs t o
guarantee their warranty is not nullified. Procedures differ from those
described in this manual must be performed by a qualified t e chn ic ia n. They
also have the service manual with a complete list of m aint ena nc e

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required to keep your KARMA wheelchair in good working order. C heck
the warranty section of this manual to find out what KARMAN g ua r antees,
maintenance and parts you should have to pay fo r .
zKARMAN does have an official list of service providers on our website .
Please contact your authorized KARMAN dealer for service. If you c an’t
contact your dealer, please try to find another ones. If it doesn’t w ork
out, please contact us and we will arrange for a service repair. Pl ease
note that there will be a charge for collection and delivery of y o u r
wheelchai r .
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CE MARKING
zWheelchair in this owner’s manual complies with the requirements o f
the Medical Devices Directive 93/42/EEC.

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TABLE OF C O N T E N T S
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1. PREFACE .................................................................................................. 1
2. SAFET Y ..................................................................................................... 2
2.1 BEFORE USING .................................................................................. 2
2.2 WHILE MOVING ................................................................................ 2
2.3 MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT LIMIT .................................................... 4
2.4 L A BELLING ........................................................................................ 5
3. INTENDED USE & PARTS .................................................................. 6
3.1 INTENDED USE ................................................................................. 6
3.2 KM-BT10 Parts Description .................................................................. 7
4. OPERATION ............................................................................................. 8
4.1 Preparing For Use ................................................................................. 8
4.2 Transferring In and Out......................................................................... 20
4.3 General Use ........................................................................................... 22
5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE....................................................... 26
5.1 General Check ..................................................................................... 26
5.2 Regular Maintenance Record .............................................................. 26
6. ACCESSORIES.......................................................................................... 29
7. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 30
8. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 31
9. CLEANING & RECYCLING.................................................................... 32
9.1 CLEANING......................................................................................... 32
9.2 RECYCLING ....................................................................................... 32
10. WARRANTY .......................................................................................... 33
10.1 SERIAL NUMBER ............................................................................ 33
10.2 WARRANTY POLICY...................................................................... 33

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WA R N I N G : Improper use could lead the user to
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injury or death.
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CAUTION: Improper use could lead the user to
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injury and/or damage to your wheelchai r .
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SUGGESTION: Follow these instructions to keep
the
wheelchair in good condition.
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1. PREF ACE
1.1 Please read this owner's manual carefully before using the
wheelchair. Any improper use of the wheelchair may result in harm or
injur y .
1.2 This owner's manual includes operation, unfolding/ folding
instructions and how to prevent possible accidents for the aspects o f
the wheelchai r .
1.3 This owner's manual is written for KARMAN wheelchair: KM-B T1 0.
1.4 The symbols used in this manual are explained below. Pay sp ecial
attention to the parts marked with them.
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1.5 This manual includes a inspection and maintenance chart as well as details
of your warranty .
1.6 If someone uses the wheelchair, make sure that you have given him
or her this owner's manual for r e fer e nce.
1.7 Due to the change of design, some illustrations and pictures in this
manual may not correspond to the wheelchair that you pur chased.
KARMAN reserves the right to make design modifications without
further notice. This manual will be updated regularly. Please refer t o
the KARMAN website for the latest ver sion.
1.8 If you use carefully and sparingly, your wheelchair’s life could be
effectively ext e nded.

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CAUTION:
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zFor safety, KARMAN has installed the safety belts, anti-tippers to
avoid 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 (e.g. amputee). Bes ides,
KARMAN also recommends you choose additional accessories for
safety enhancement.
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2. SAFETY
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2.1 BEFORE USING
The user and attendant must be familiar with the operation of the
wheelchair before using. Pedestrian traffic rules apply to the
wheelchair. Please be safe.
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2.2 WHILE MOVING
Please always keep these safety guidelines as follows in mind.
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2.2.1 DOORWAYS
2.2.1.1 The safest way to operate the wheelchair is on level fl oor s
that are free of obstacles. If possible, always use a ramp t o
enter or exit a facility. Keeping your hands on the push rims
will allow you to maintain the maximum b a lance.
2.2.1.2 DON'T try to force yourself over an obstacle and use th e
sides of a doorway to pull yourself through a p assageway .
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2.2.2 LEANING AND S T ANDING
DON’ T lean over the side, stand or play on the wheelchair
because it may let you lose balance and fall down. (See Figur e s
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Figure 2.1 Figure 2.2
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2.2.3 NAVIGATING INCLINES
2.2.3.1 Always navigate inclines with an attendant as far as po ssible.
2.2.3.2 When pushing a wheelchair, the attendant must go straig ht
up a slope. If needing to go down, the attendant must walk
backwards until the user is on level ground. (See Figures 2.3
and 2.4)
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Figure 2.3 Figure 2.4
2.2.3.3 DO avoid stopping on an incline, it may let you lose th e
control of the w heelchai r .
2.2.3.4 DON’T use the parking brakes to slow down or stop the
wheelchair, otherwise the accident as mentioned above may
occu r .
2.2.3.5 Operating limits: DON’T attempt to go down inclines
without any assistance, whose angle is greater than 7
degr ees.
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2.2.4 STREETS AND KERBS
2.2.4.1 Always be careful when crossing streets. If you p ast e

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reflecting signs on the wheelchair and/or your clothing, y o u
will be seen more easily from driver s .
2.2.4.2 Keep away from potholes and r o ugh
terrain that might cause the castors t o
get stuck. (See Figure 2.5)
2.2.4.3 DO avoid huge impacts when
descending a kerb. A huge impact could
probably damage the wheelchai r .
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Figure 2 .5
2.2.4.4 Never try to climb/ descend a kerb that exceeds a norma l
height (30-50mm).
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WA R N I N G :
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zAny improper use of the wheelchair could cause severe injury or
death .
zFor increasing your safety, please make sure that you have r ealized those
guidelines as mentioned pr eviously.
zALWAYS follow The Use of Invalid Carriages on H i g h w a y s
Regulations outdoors and the guidelines written in this o w n e r ’ s manual.
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2.3 MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT LI MIT
2.3.1 The maximum user weight limit for KM-BT10 is 550lbs. For d etail
information, refer to section 8. SPECIFIC A T IONS.
2.3.2 Please note that loads exceeding maximum capacity c an
damage your wheelchair and cause malfunctions, which leads
to a safety hazard. The warranty does not include dam a ge
caused by improper operation of the wheelchai r .