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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
A
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.
B
1.3
Notes for attendants and users
C
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.
D
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
J
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
E
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.
B
Be aware that careless use endangers your own safety as well as that of others.
G
ALWAYS follow the road code when outdoors and also the guidelines written in this
manual.
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2.
WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
A
Flip-back, heigh-adjustable armrest with desk-length arm pad
2.1
B
PREPARING FOR USE
Push-to-lock brakes
C
70-degree legrests with calf strap
2.1.1
D
Unfolding the wheelchair
Plastic footplate
E
Step 1:
Height-adjustable backrest
E
F
Quick release, removable rear wheels
G
Anti-tippers
H
Step 2:
8" x 1" solid castor
F
I
Transit rear wheel
J
Rubber grip handles

SPECIFICATIONS

G
Seat width
CAUTION:
H
14", 16", 17" 18", 20", 22"
2.1.2
Folding the wheelchair
Step 1:
Step 2:
A
Step 3:
Seat to floor
height
19"
Options: Customised
configurations 16" - 21"
Step 4:
C
D
Overall length
H
32" (42" with 70-deg
hangers)
With the wheelchair in front of you, take hold of both the armrests
and pull them apart until the backrest is almost completely open.
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.
Step 1
Step 2
Seat depth
Rear wheel
When completing step 2, never put your fingers around the sides or
under the chair as they can become trapped between the seat rail
16", 18"
Transit 12.5"
Options: 1" and 2" (+/-)
Self Propel 24"
and the frame.
customisation for 14"-
Options: 22" x 20"
20" width frames
Flip up the footplates.
Un-velcro the backrest from the seat.
Put fingers under the middle of the seat at both front and rear,
Back height
Armrest height
grasp and give a sharp pull upwards until the wheelchair is nearly
closed. Never grasp from the sides.
8.5" min
15.5"
11.5" max
Options: 18.5" with
upholstery extension
Push the armrests together.
22" with extended back
canes
Overall height
User weight limit
Step 1
Step 3
35"
14"-18" width frames
Options: 38" with 22"
130 kg
back canes
20"-22" width frames
160 kg
Front castor
8" x 1" solid
Options: 8" x 2" pneumatic
6" x 1" solid or pneumatic
Overall width
(when open)
Self Propel:
Seat width + 9"
Transit: Seat width + 6"
Wheelchair weight
Transit 13.5 kg
Self Propel 15.5 kg
(With all standard features)
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