SOMA SM-150.3 Manuel utilisateur

User manual

SM-100.3 Series

(SM-100.3、SM-150.3)

GENERAL WARNING

DO maintain your chair well, in particular check the tyre (tire) pressure since

this affects the efficiency of the brakes.

DO make sure both brakes are applied before getting in or out of the chair.

DO make sure both brakes are applied when the chair is not being pushed

or used.

DO take care when climbing curbs or turning on slopes.

DO avoid steep or uneven surfaces that may cause the chair to tip over.

DO avoid soft surfaces because the casters may become bogged down.

DO travel smoothly in all conditions.

DO look well ahead to anticipate hazards such as furniture, doors, potholes,

etc.

DO make sure that both feet are safely on the footrests and that clothing is

safely tucked out of the way so that it cannot get caught in the wheels.

DO take care when traveling up or down or across inclines.

DO keep both hands on the push handles to control the chair, if you are the

attendant.

DO pay attention to keep the chair balanced.

DO check the frame and components regularly and refer to this user guide

during and after the warranty period.

DO tie-up the upholstery or replace it with a new one when it becomes

loose.

DO lubricate bearings regularly.

DO equip with anti-tippers to avoid falling backwards.

DO equip with a seat belt designed for disabled people.

DO equip with "ankle supports" for disabled people.

DO clean both hands after oiling the wheelchair.

DO NOT overload the chair in any circumstance.

DO NOT hang anything heavy on the back of the chair that could cause the

chair to become unstable, particularly when negotiating inclines.

DO NOT allow more than one user at a time.

DO NOT allow any unconscious patient to use the wheelchair.

DO NOT use other transport to pull the wheelchair.

DO NOT do "wheelies", since you my fall or tip over backwards and suffer a

severe injury.

DO NOT sit in the wheelchair within a moving vehicle unless it has been

affixed the labels of hook mark. The labels of hook mark mean that the

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.

DO NOT go too fast or turn too quickly.

DO NOT stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair.

DO NOT go down steps forward, whether solo or with an attendant.

DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.

Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair may

result in injury to the user and/or assistant or damage to the wheelchair.

DO NOT use the wheelchair when back joint folded to against tipping over

backwards. It is only for folding and storage purpose.

DO NOT hang anything on the back joint that could cause the backrest

folding suddenly and may cause injury.

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/maintenance 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

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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 owner's 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 owner's 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.

CE MARKING

This 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 DOORWAYS.................................................................................................................................................................2

2.2 LEANING.......................................................................................................................................................................2

2.3 NEGOTIATING INCLINES............................................................................................................................................2

2.4 KERB(CURBS)..............................................................................................................................................................2

2.5 STAIRS...........................................................................................................................................................................3

2.6 STREETS........................................................................................................................................................................3

2.7 GENERAL......................................................................................................................................................................3

2.8 UPHOLSTERY...............................................................................................................................................................4

2.9 ANTI-TIPPERS..............................................................................................................................................................4

2.10 MAXIMUM USER WEIGHT LIMIT.........................................................................................................................4

2.11 AVOID GENERAL MISUSE......................................................................................................................................5

2.12 LABELING...................................................................................................................................................................6

3. INTENDED USE & PARTS.........................................................................................................................................7

3.1 INTENDED USE............................................................................................................................................................7

3.2 PARTS DESCRIPTION (SM-150.3 WIT 24” SERIES).......................................................................................8

3.3 PARTS DESCRIPTION (SM-150.3 WIT 14” SERIES).......................................................................................9

4. OPERATION..................................................................................................................................................................10

4.1 UNFOLDING..............................................................................................................................................................10

4.2 FOLDING....................................................................................................................................................................10

4.3 REAR WHEEL............................................................................................................................................................11

4.4 REAR WHEEL REMOVAL.........................................................................................................................................11

4.5 REAR WHEEL ATTACHMENT.................................................................................................................................11

4.6 IMPORTANT DOS AND DON'TS........................................................................................................................12

4.7 FOOTPLATE HEIGHT................................................................................................................................................12

4.8 HOW TO USE THE TIPPING LEVER........................................................................................................................13

4.9 FOOTREST INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT..................................................................................................13

4.10 TRANSPORTING ANDSTORING.........................................................................................................................14

4.11 TRANSFERRING IN................................................................................................................................................15

4.12 TRANSFERRING OUT............................................................................................................................................15

4.13ATTENDANT PUSHING ANDSELF-PROPELLED................................................................................................16

4.14 TILTING BY THE ATTENDANT...............................................................................................................................18

4.15 TILTING BY THE USER............................................................................................................................................18

4.16 GOING DOWN CURBS.........................................................................................................................................19

4.17 GOING DOWN CURBS FORWARDS WITH AN ATTENDANT.........................................................................19

4.18 GOING DOWN CURBS BACKWARDS WITH AN ATTENDANT.......................................................................19

4.19 GOING UP CURBS.................................................................................................................................................20

4.20 GOING UP CURBS FORWARDS WITH AN ATTENDANT.................................................................................20

4.21 GOING UP CURBS BACKWARDS WITH AN ATTENDANT...............................................................................20

4.22 GOING UP AND DOWN STEPS/STAIRS.............................................................................................................20

5. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................21

5.1 DAILY CHECK............................................................................................................................................................21

5.2 REGULAR MAINTENANCE RECORD....................................................................................................................22

6. OPTIONA AND ACCESSARIES...........................................................................................................................24

7. TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................25

8. SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................26

9. CLEANING & RECYCLING....................................................................................................................................27

10. WARRANTY...............................................................................................................................................................28

10.1 SERIAL NUMBER...................................................................................................................................................28

10.2 CONTENTS AND DURATION OF WARRANTY.................................................................................................28

10.3 THE CLAIMS FROM THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT ARISE FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS...............29

10.4 KARMA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING COSTS..................................................................30

10.5 THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE USER................................................................................................................30

10.6 THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEALER............................................................................................................30

10.7 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY RIGHTS...................................................................................................................30

1. PREFACE

Please carefully read this owner's manual before using the wheelchair. Improper

use of the wheelchair could resultin harm or injury. Therefore, for safe and

enjoyable use of the wheelchair, pleaseread this owner's manual.

1.1 This owner's manual includes operationinstructions for the aspects of the

wheelchair, unfolding/folding instructions and instructions on how to deal

with possible accidents.

1.2 This owner's manual is written for Karma wheelchair: SM-100 series.

1.3 The symbols used in this owner's 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 wheelchairin good

condition.

1.4 This owner's manual includes the repairand maintenancechart as well as the

warranty.

1.5 Ifsomeone else uses the wheelchair, make sure that you give him or her this

owner's manual for his or her reference.

1.6 As designs change, some illustrations and pictures in this owner's manual

may not correspond to the wheelchair that you purchased. We reserve

the right to make design modifications without further notice.

2. SAFETY

2.1 Doorways

The safest way to operate the chair is on level floors that are free of obstacles.

Whenever possible use a ramp to enter or exit a facility. Keeping yourhands on

the push rims will allow you to maintain maximum balance. Do not try to force

yourself over an obstruction by propulsion and never use the sides of a

doorway to pull yourself through a passageway.

2.2 Leaning

Do not lean over the side of your wheelchair since such an actionmay cause

you to lose balance and fall. (See Figure 2.3)

2.3 NegotiatingInclines

2.3.1 Never turn on a hill due to the danger of tipping.

2.3.2 When assisting, go straight up a slope. If user needs to go down midway,

walk backwards until user is on level ground.(See Figures 2.4 and 2.5)

2.3.3 Avoid stopping on an incline; it can potentially cause you to lose control of

the chair.

2.3.4 Do not use the brakes to slow down or stop the wheelchair; this could

cause it to seize up, causing you to lose control or fall out of the chair.

2.3.5 Whenever possible, utilize help from an assistant/attendant while

negotiating inclines.

2.4 Kerb(Curbs)

2.4.1 Whenever possible get help from an assistant/attendant(if you have

assistance make sure that your chair is equipped with push handles).

2.4.2 Avoid hard impacts when descending a curb.A hard impact could

adversely affect the chair.

2.4.3 Never try to scale or descend curbs that exceed a normal height

(30-50mm).

2.4.4 Always be careful when climbing curbs and never move up or down a curb

in reverse without an assistant.

2.5 Stairs

2.5.1 Always use two or more assistants. Tilt the wheelchair to its point of

equilibrium. One assistant (at the back) holds thewheelchair up againstthe

first step, gripping the handles firmly to lift. The second assistant, holding

firmly a fixed part of the front frame, lifts the wheelchair above thestairs

and holds it while the first attendant places one foot on the following step

and repeat the operation. (See Figure 2.1)

2.5.2 Never go down steps forwards.

2.5.3 Never use an escalator for transport, use an elevator.

Figure 2.1

Figure 2.2

2.6 Streets

2.6.1 Always use extreme cautionwhen crossing streets.Reflective tape on the

chair and/or your clothing will make you more visible to drivers.

2.6.2 Avoid potholes and rough terrain thatmight cause the casters to become

stuck. (See Figure 2.6)

2.7 General

2.7.1 The expected service life of the product is two years, presuming that the

product is used daily in accordance with the safety operation instructions,

inspection and maintenance instructions,and intended use, which

described in this manual.

2.7.2 Always make sure BOTH brakes are applied before getting in or out of the

chair.

2.7.3 Never stand on the footplates when getting in or out of the chair.

2.7.4 Never carry more than one passenger. Karma wheelchairs are limited to

one user.

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