Karma Morgan Series User Manual

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16wheelchair.6.5 spray test● KARMA has tested its powered wheelchair in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 spray Test. This testprovides the end user or his/her attendant sufficient time to remove his/her powered wheelchair from arainstorm and retain operation. However, the Morgan series is not designed for usage in rain or storms orunder other circumstances where it may be exposed to high levels of moisture, such as:• deep pools of water• pressure washing of the chair• leaving the chair in moist areas such as bathrooms● Direct exposure to rain or dampness could cause the powered wheelchair to malfunction electrically andmechanically and may cause the powered wheelchair to prematurely rust.● Salt water can be particularly damaging to the wheelchair components and electrical circuits, causingrust or damage.● Do not use the chair if the joystick rubber boot is damaged in any way as moisture can damage thecontrol system.● Should your chair should get wet, please dry it as soon as possible to help avoid any damage.6.6 Stairways● DO NOT attempt to move an occupied powered wheelchair between floors using a stairway. (See Figure1)● Use an elevator to move an occupied powered wheelchair between floors. When it's necessary to movethe chair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be moved and transportedindependently of the powered wheelchair. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move anUNOCCUPIED powered wheelchair up or down stairs.● Karma recommends disassembling the wheelchair and transporting the components independently upor down stairs. Make sure to use ONLY secure, non-detachable parts on each component for hand-holdsupports.● DO NOT attempt to lift a powered wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means ofremovable (detachable) parts may result in injury to the user or assistants or damage to the wheelchair.