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Whilst all care is taken to provide accurate information with respect to the item described, the Independent Living Centre (ILC) is not involved in product design or manufacture, and therefore not in a position to guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Selection of equipment, which is both suitable and appropriate for individual needs remains the responsibility of the person(s) considering requisition, and no responsibility is taken by the ILC for any loss or injury caused through use of the equipment or alleged to have arisen through reliance upon information provided. As information is subject to change any enquiries should be directed to the manufacturer.



Item Details

Karma KP40 and KP45 Powered Wheelchairs

ILC Reference NO 43:42:049
Item sourced from ILC VIC database


Karma KP40 and KP 45

Short Description
Taiwanese made rear wheel drive powered wheelchairs that incorporate a rigid frame and spring suspension for increased comfort over uneven terrain. The KP40 features a slung backrest and a solid seat and the KP45 features a solid padded backrest and seat. Both models have a fibreglass moulded base cover, height adjustable armrests, swing away removable footrests and a programmable control.

More Details
Features
Frame
Aluminum alloy frame.
Available in a range of colours.
Frame can accommodate a range of modular seating systems incorporating backrests and seats.

Upholstery
Fabric material standard.
Available in blue, black or red.

Seat
The KP40 features an upholstered solid timber seat.
The KP45 features a padded solid seat.
Available in three seat widths.

Backrest
The KP40 features a slung backrest.
The KP45 features a solid padded contoured backrest.
Backrest removes from frame for transport. Two butterfly bolts at the base of the canes need to be loosened to do so.
Backrest height can be customised.

Footrests
Height adjustable, swing away and removable footrests.
To adjust the length of the foot rest a bolt must be loosened at the base of the leg rest tube.
Customised footrests available.

Armrests
Height adjustable and removable.
Height can be adjusted in 25mm increments.
To remove the armrests a knob at the base of the armrests needs to be loosened to slide the arm rest up and down to adjust the height.

Motors
To disengage the motor the centre hubs need to be pulled out and rotated a quarter of a turn.

Batteries
Two 12 volt 38 amp / hour sealed gel batteries.
To remove batteries the two connecting plugs from the control unit need to be separated from the unit power lines and the restraining straps need to be loosened.
The seat must be lifted up to access batteries.
Batteries require regular recharging. Batteries do not need to be fully drained to recharge and cannot be overcharged. The charging port is located at the rear of the control box.

Controls
Dynamic DX controller available.
Chin drive system and attendant control available.

Suspension
A uni track suspension system comprised of an adjustable coil sprung gas strut dampening system. It is designed to reduce the amount of jarring created by rougher surfaces.

Drive Wheels
50mm wide pneumatic tyres.

Castors
50mm wide pneumatic castors standard.
Microcellular castors available.

Anti Tip Wheels
Removable anti tip wheels.

Brakes
Electromagnetic brakes that are engaged while the wheelchair is stationary. Brakes are activated within 30 seconds of the control stick being moved.

Dismantling
Dismantles into six components, seat, batteries, armrests and footrests.



Models
Karma KMP4


Options
Powered weight shift tilt in space.
Elevating legrests.
Padded contoured headrest.
Calf strap.
Seatbelts or harnesses.
Sheepskin covers.
Cane holders.
Walking frame holders.
Oxygen bottle holders.
Stump support
Additional rear mounted carry basket.
Safety flag.
Wheelchair perspex tray



Dimensions
Karma KMP4
Seat Width........................................ From 406 mm to 508 mm
Seat Depth........................................ 430 mm
Seat Height....................................... 520 mm
Seat Rear Height.................................. 500 mm
Seat Front Height................................. 520 mm
Backrest Height................................... 535 mm
Backrest Height (from seat)....................... 535 mm
Seat to Top of Backrest........................... 535 mm
Armrest Height (from seat)........................ From 200 mm to 310 mm
Overall Width..................................... 620 mm
Overall Length.................................... 1130 mm
Overall Height (Min).............................. From 1030 mm to 1075 mm
Wheel Diameter (Rear)............................. 400 mm
Castor Diameter................................... 210 mm
Weight of Heaviest Part........................... 42 kg
Load Capacity (supplier stated)................... From 100 kg to 135 kg
Weight (kg)....................................... 82 kg
Speed (km/hr)..................................... 9 km/h


Warranty
Five year warranty on frame.
One year warranty on electronics, motors and gearbox.


Maintenance
Refer to the supplier and manufacturer manual for maintenance instructions and safety warnings.


Standards
Some assistive technology needs to meet Australian or other standards. Standards may relate to materials, manufacturing and installation. Products that meet Australian or international standards will have written certification. To find out if a product meets Australian Standards ask the supplier to show you the certificate. For more information on what standards the equipment may need to meet, see www.ilcaustralia.org/explanationofstandards.




Place Of Manufacture
Karma (Taiwan)





Supplier Information - click to supplier for contacts details
A.R.D.S.,   BALLARAT, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - BENDIGO,   BENDIGO, VIC
COUNTRY CARE REHABILITATION AND MOBILITY EQUIPMENT - MILDURA,   MILDURA, VIC
FISHER LANE MEDICAL PTY LTD,   ABBOTSFORD, VIC
GEELONG WHEELCHAIR SERVICE PTY LTD,   GROVEDALE, VIC
MAROONDAH HOME HEALTHCARE,   RINGWOOD EAST, VIC
VICTORIAN HOME HEALTH EQUIPMENT (VHHE) (HEATHMONT),   CROYDON, VIC

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