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2.1.3

Footrest Adjustments

Footrest Removal and Refitting

To remove the footrest push/pull the release lever and rotate the footrest until it faces

outwards. To lift off, pull upwards.

To refit, locate the footrest unit onto the frame lugs (at about 90 degrees to the side of

the frame) and rotate it inwards until the unit locks into place (you will hear a click).

Brake Clamp

CAUTION:

The occupant's leg must be supported or resting safely, while

Figure 3.7.3

executing the above adjustments.

To adjust footplate height

3.8

CHANGING FROM STANDARD CONFIGURATION TO AMPUTEE

SETTING

Step 1:

Step 2:

Figure 3.8.1

2.1.4

Antitip bars for wheelchair

Amputee

NOTE: For the users safety, these must be fitted.

M5 Nut and Bolt

Wheel mounting

To fit: Depress rear location button on the antitip bar

Bracket

and slide into rear of frame tube. The front button

Standard

MUST engage through the hole in the frame. Check

antitip is secure by attempting to push backward and

Figure 3.8.2

forward. Follow these instructions to fit the atnitip bar

on the other side of the wheelchair.

2.2

GETTING IN AND OUT

2.2.1

Getting in

Step 1:

Engage both brakes.

Figure 3.8.3

Step 2:

Lift up the footplates and swing footrest to the side.

HANDY HINT: Work on one side at a time so the other side can be used as

reference for correct brake positioning.

Step 3:

The user should now lower themselves into the seat using the

armrests as supports (if possible).

NOTE:

If changing from amputee setting back to standard configuration

move the brake before replacing the quick-release wheels.

Step 4:

Push the footplates back down and re-locate the footrests so that

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Step 3: Use the larger bottom hole on

the block (see fig 3.3.3) to mount

the transit wheel. The block

should be pointing towards the

ground with the flat side of the

block facing outwards away from

the frame.

Transit Axle Block

Position

To adjust footplate height, use tool

Wheel mounting

provided to loosen the bolt at the

Bracket - Standard

Mount

bottom of the footrest stem.

Step 1: Remove hangers, quick-release

Adjust to the required height and

wheels and axles. Place

retighten.

wheelchair on bench/table or

floor as shown in figure 3.8.1.

Antitipper

Step 2: Remove the two M6 nuts and

bolts with a 5mm allen key and

10mm spanner (as supplied in

Karma tool kit).

Step 3: Reposition wheel mounting

bracket as required. Replace

bolts, washers and nuts and

tighten. Replace quick-release

wheels, loosen brake clamps with

a 5mm allen key and slide along

frame to suit new wheel position.

MAINTENANCE

the user can place their feet upon them.

4.1

CLEANING AND TYRE CARE

Step 5:

Release the brakes.

4.1.1

Cleaning

CAUTION:

Never stand on the footplates when getting into or out of the

Clean the upholstery with a biological cleaning agent such as is recommended for

wheelchair.

cleaning kitchen work surfaces. Do not use any propriety cleaning fluids as these may

damage the upholstery. Clean chrome and painted surfaces with a wax polish spray

Always ensure that the front castors are in line with the rear wheels and pointing

or simply wipe over with a clean soft duster.

forwards and that the back of the wheelchair is secure against either a wall or firmly

held by an attendant.

4.1.2

Tyres

The KM8000 manual wheelchair is fitted with a maintenance free castor and 12 ½" x

2.2.2

Getting out

2 ¼" pneumatic rear tyre (transit wheelchair) or a 24" x 2 ¼" pneumatic rear tyre

(self-propelling wheelchair). It is advisable to check the air pressure of these

Step 1:

Make sure that the wheelchair is as close as possible to the transfer

components every two weeks. This can be done either at a service station or with a

point.

standard bicycle pump.

Step 2:

Back the wheelchair sufficiently to ensure that the castors are

4.2

MAINTENANCE CHECKS

pointing forward i.e. in line with the rear wheels and usually with the

castor forks pointing forward. Ensure that where possible the rear of

Every week check the following items for damage or excessive wear:

the wheelchair is against the wall or, if not, it must be firmly held by

Upholstery and occupant restraints where fitted.

an attendant.

Every month examine the following items for effective operation e.g. damage and

Step 3:

Engage both the brakes.

general wear and tear:

Seat and backrest cushions

Step 4:

Lift up the footplates and swing the footrests to the side.

Armrest latch lever and clamp handle

Armrest pads

Step 5:

Slide forwards on the seat.

Brakes

Antitippers

Step 6:

Place one foot firmly on the ground with the knee at right angle and

Castors for free rotation of castor wheel and castor unit

the other foot slightly apart and further back.

Tyre tread depth

Step 7:

Place your hands on the front of the armrests and moving your

For repairs, please contact your service contractor.

weight forward, bring your head and shoulders up over your knees as

you push yourself up.

CAUTION:

Never stand on the footplate when getting out of or into the

wheelchair.

2.3

TRANSFERS

The following instructions apply to users with sufficient mobility to get in and out of

the wheelchair without assistance. However the instructions are still valid where

assistance is required and will help where other aids such as transfer boards or hoists

are used. Before transferring to or from the wheelchair, make sure you are as near as

possible to your point of transfer and that the brakes are applied.

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