Karma Morgan Series User Manual

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15●DO NOT touch the surface of motors. It could be hot.●Store your chair in a clean, dry area. If you fail to do so, parts may rust or corrode.●The product meets all the requirements of ISO 7176-14.●The force necessary to operate the freewheel lever is less than 60N.●We estimate a life expectancy of five years for the product, provide it is used strict accordance with theintended use as set out in this document and all maintenance and service requirements are met. Theestimated life expectancy can be exceeded if the products is carefully used and properly maintained. Thelife expectancy can be reduced by extreme or incorrect usage.6.2 Ramps● DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than the safe climbing angle for yourmodel specified in Section 10. Specifications.● When negotiating ramps, if the joystick is released while moving forward, the powered wheelchair willroll backwards approximately one foot before the brake engages. If the joystick is released while in reverse,the powered wheelchair will roll backwards approximately two and a half feet before the brake engages.● Be sure to reduce your speed when driving on curved roads or making a turn; do not drive at full speed.Please drive at a slower speed so you have complete control of the wheelchair.6.3 Electrical● Check to ensure that all electrical connections are secure at all times.● Grounding Instructions: DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prongfrom any plug. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection againstpossible shock hazards.● Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of thecustomer to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with a properlygrounded three-prong wall receptacle/outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local laws.● Do not use a n extension cord when charging your batteries. A risk of fire and /or electric shock could beencountered.6.4 Batteries● The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deepcycle sealed lead acid batteries. KARMA strongly recommends their use as the power source for this unit.(Refer to chapter 6)● Carefully read the battery and charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your⚫ The wheelchair using the captain seat cannot be used as seats in any vehicles. That is, KARMArecommends that users are NOT transported in any vehicle while seated in the wheelchair. In thecase of accident or a sudden stop, the user could be thrown from the wheelchair and get injured.The suggested solution is to transfer the user from the wheelchair into a normal seat of thevehicle and to securely stow the wheelchair in a separate compartment. The Morgan with slingseat however, has been successfully tested according to the ISO 7176-19-2008 crash test, usingboth 4 point tie down and Dahl docking station.