Karma 8020 Self Propelling, 8520, 8020 User Manual

Karma 8020 Self Propelling Wheelchair

Karma 8520 Transit Wheelchair

User Manual

Freephone 0800 31 61 81

www.alliedmedical.co.nz

PO Box 302 250

North Harbour, Auckland

February 2008

A Flip-back, heigh-adjustable armrest with desk-length arm pad
B Push-to-lock brakes
C 70-degree legrests with calf strap
D Plastic footplate
E Height-adjustable backrest
F Quick release, removable rear wheels
G Anti-tippers
H 8” x 1” solid castor
I Transit rear wheel
J Rubber grip handles

SPECIFICATIONS

14”, 16”, 17” 18”, 20”, 22” 16”, 18”

Options: 1” and 2” (+/-)
customisation for 14”-

20” width frames

Transit 12.5”

Self Propel 24”

Options: 22” x 20”

8” x 1” solid
Options: 8” x 2” pneumatic
6” x 1” solid or pneumatic

Self Propel:

Seat width + 9”

Transit: Seat width + 6”

8.5” min

11.5” max

15.5”

Options: 18.5” with

upholstery extension

22” with extended back

canes

19”

Options: Customised

configurations 16” - 21”

32” (42” with 70-deg

hangers)

35”

Options: 38” with 22”

back canes

Transit 13.5 kg

Self Propel 15.5 kg

(With all standard features)

14”-18” width frames

130 kg

20”-22” width frames

160 kg

Seat width Seat depth Rear wheel

Front castor

Seat to floor

height

Back height Armrest height Overall width

(when open)

Overall length Overall height User weight limit Wheelchair weight

1.1 General

Only maintenance and service as described in this manual should be carried out. Use
only genuine replacement parts.

1.2 Using the KM8020 series

Always make sure BOTH brakes are applied before getting into or out of the
wheelchair.
Always take care when climbing kerbs or turning on slopes.
Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the wheelchair.
Never go down steps forward.
Never carry more than one passenger.

1.3 Notes for attendants and users

Do ensure that the brakes are always on when the wheelchair is not being pushed.
Always make sure that both of the user's feet are safely on the footplates and that
their clothing is safely tucked out of the way and cannot catch in the wheel.
Always keep both hands on the push handles to control the wheelchair.
Always look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors or potholes.
Always avoid soft surfaces because the wheelchair may get bogged down.
Always be careful not to go too fast or turn quickly and try to achieve a smooth
steady ride.

PLEASE keep in contact with the person in the wheelchair. If you stop to look in
shop windows or talk to people remember to turn the chair so that the person in
the wheelchair does not have to turn.

NEVER put on the brakes too suddenly or too firmly as this may tip the user out of
the wheelchair.

1.4 General Misuse

Please note that our USER GUIDE contains a number of cautions. Any vehicle can
cause injury if misused. Use your wheelchair with reasonable care and within these
guidelines and your safety will be ensured.

If used sensibly and carefully, your wheelchair will give you years of safe use.
Be aware that careless use endangers your own safety as well as that of others.
ALWAYS follow the road code when outdoors and also the guidelines written in this
manual.

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2. WHEELCHAIR OPERATION

2.1 PREPARING FOR USE

2.1.1 Unfolding the wheelchair
Step 1: With the wheelchair in front of you, take hold of both the armrests

and pull them apart until the backrest is almost completely open.

Step 2: Place hands on the top of the seat support rails with your fingers

pointing inwards and push down until the seat is completely open
and the seat rails are fully located in the retaining cups.

CAUTION: When completing step 2, never put your fingers around the sides or

under the chair as they can become trapped between the seat rail
and the frame.

2.1.2 Folding the wheelchair

Step 1: Flip up the footplates.

Step 2: Un-velcro the backrest from the seat.

Step 3: Put fingers under the middle of the seat at both front and rear,

grasp and give a sharp pull upwards until the wheelchair is nearly
closed. Never grasp from the sides.

Step 4: Push the armrests together.

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Step 2

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