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Küschall CHAMPION User Manual

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KÜSCHALL CHAMPION
en Active wheelchair

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    KÜSCHALL CHAMPION en Active wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
  • Page 2 ©2017 Küschall AG / Invacare Corporation All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Küschall AG / Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Küschall AG / Invacare or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Transit wheels ......27 CONTENTS Tipper aid ......27 Cane holder .
  • Page 4 Identifying and repairing faults ....49 10 After Use ........51 10.1 Storage .

  • Page 5: General

    General 1.2 Symbols in this manual 1 GENERAL Symbols and Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in 1.1 Information about the User Manual personal injury or property damage. See the information Thank you for choosing a küschall ®...

  • Page 6: Standards And Regulations

    Useful life is dependant upon many factors. The intended use of the Küschall Champion Manual Wheelchair is to provide mobility to persons restricted to a seated position with a weight capacity of 265 lbs.

  • Page 7: Warranty Information

    General 1.7 Warranty Information Limited Warranty PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser who purchases this product when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer.
  • Page 8 Champion LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECTED TO NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE’S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS;...

  • Page 9: Safety

    Safety 2 SAFETY WARNING! Risk of Serious Injury or Damage Use of non-Küschall accessories may result in 2.1 Safety information serious injury or damage. This section contains important safety information for the – Küschall products are specifically designed protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for and manufactured for use in conjunction with safe, trouble-free use of the wheelchair.
  • Page 10 Champion WARNING! WARNING! Risk of injury or damage Stability Warning Use of incorrect or improper replacement – The seat depth, size/position of the front (service) parts may cause injury or damage. casters, size/position of the rear wheels, – Replacement parts MUST match original use of antitipper model, as well as the user Küschall parts.
  • Page 11 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Operating Information Operating Information – To determine and establish your particular – DO NOT operate on roads, streets or safety limits, practice bending, reaching and highways. transferring activities in several combinations – DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or in the presence of a qualified healthcare traverse slopes greater than 1.3°.
  • Page 12 Champion WARNING! WARNING! Operating Information Seat Positioning Straps – Küschall strongly recommends that – ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. antitippers be used at all times. Refer to the Inasmuch as the seat positioning strap is an Antitipper chapter for correct usage and option on this wheelchair (you may order adjustment.
  • Page 13 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Weight Training Risk due to wheelchair being out of control – Küschall DOES NOT recommend the use of At high speed you could lose control of your its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. wheelchair and overturn. Küschall wheelchairs have not been designed –...
  • Page 14 Champion WARNING! WARNING! Risk of getting fingers caught Hand Grips There is always a risk of getting, e.g. fingers – When cleaning rear cane or hand grip areas or arms, caught in the moving parts of the use only a clean towel lightly dampened with wheelchair.

  • Page 15: Safety Devices

    Safety 2.2 Safety devices Manufacturer’s address Product description WARNING! Risk of accidents Date of manufacture Safety devices that are incorrectly set or no Instruction to read the User Manual longer working (wheel locks, antitipper) can cause accidents. Maximum user weight –...
  • Page 16 Champion Information label NO WHEELCHAIR HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE AS A SEATING SURF ACE WITHIN A MOTOR VEHICLE. THIS LABEL IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONL Y. LIABILITY IS S UES WERE NOT 1605855 A CONSIDERED IN THE ATTACHMENT OF THIS LABEL.

  • Page 17: Components And Their Functions

    Frame Seat Mudguard Short description The küschall Champion is a folding active wheelchair with a horizontal folding mechanism. The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the diagram as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order.

  • Page 18: Wheel Locks

    Champion 3.2 Wheel locks Pull wheel lock The wheel locks are used to immobilise the wheelchair when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away. WARNING! Risk of overturning – DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes.

  • Page 19: Backrest

    Components and their functions Active wheel lock Adjusting the backrest cover To engage the wheel lock, pull the wheel lock lever forwards beside or between your knees as far as Remove the backrest cushion A. possible. 2. Loosen the Velcro® tapes B on the rear of the 2.

  • Page 20: Stabilizing Bar For The Back (Optional)

    Champion Releasing the stabilizing bar IMPORTANT! – Only ever tighten the bands when the wheelchair is unfolded. 3.4 Stabilizing bar for the back (optional) An optional stabilizing bar is available to increase the rigidity of the backrest on wheelchairs with large back heights or widths.

  • Page 21: Armrest, Stepless Height Adjustable

    Components and their functions Foldable push handles Rear set Integrated Fully depress button A and fold up respectively fold To set the height of the push handles, loosen the bolt down the push handle B until it audibly engages. A, push the handle to the desired position and tighten the bolt again.

  • Page 22: Antitipper

    Champion 3.7 Antitipper WARNING! Risk of injury An antitipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping The armrests are not locked and can be easily backwards. pulled out upwards. WARNING! – Do not lift or transfer the wheelchair using Inasmuch as the antitippers are an option on the armrests.
  • Page 23 Components and their functions WARNING! WARNING! Risk of overturning Risk of tipping Antitippers that are incorrectly set or no longer An activated antitipper can catch when working can lead to overturning. negotiating a step or an edge. – Always check that the antitipper is working –...

  • Page 24: Tires

    Champion 3.8 Tires The size of the tire is mentioned on the sidewall of The ideal pressure depends on the tire type: the tire. The change of appropriate tires must be carried out by a qualified technician/dealer. The table below is an indication. In case the tire differs...

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Accessories 4.2 Seat positioning strap 4 ACCESSORIES The wheelchair can be equipped with a seat positioning strap. It prevents the user from sliding downward in the 4.1 Securing strap wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair. WARNING! Risk of serious injury / strangulation A loose seat positioning strap can allow the user to slip down and create a risk of strangulation.
  • Page 26 Champion Closing and opening the seat positioning strap Shorten or extend the loop D as required. 2. Thread loop D through catch A and plastic buckle E until the loop is flat. If this adjustment is not sufficient, it might be required to re-fit the seat positioning strap at the fixations.

  • Page 27: Air Pump

    Accessories 4.3 Air pump Switching to transit wheels Activate the antitippers with transit wheels on both The air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection. sides, Remove the dust cap from the valve connection. ® 3.7 Antitipper, page 22. 2.

  • Page 28: Cane Holder

    Champion 4.8 Cane holder Hold the wheelchair by the push handles. 2. Press the tipper aid with your foot and hold the wheelchair in the tipped position until you have overcome the obstacle. WARNING! Risk of overturning – Ensure that the cane holder does not project beyond the external diameter of the rear wheel.

  • Page 29: Setup

    Setup 5 SETUP 5.1 Safety information CAUTION! Risk of injury – Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions, 8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 42. Your specialist dealer will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your dealer will explain the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and requirements.

  • Page 30: Using The Wheelchair

    Champion 6 USING THE WHEELCHAIR WARNING! Risk of injury Incorrect usage of the wheelchair could lead to 6.1 Safety information hazardous situations. Safety and Handling of the wheelchair requires the – When used without an assistant, the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the wheelchair should only be used by persons assistant.

  • Page 31: Stability And Balance

    Using the wheelchair 6.2 Stability and Balance CAUTION! Risk of crushing WARNING! There may be a very small gap between the rear – DO NOT attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting wheel and the mudguard with the risk that you on any removable (detachable) parts.
  • Page 32 Champion WARNING! WARNING! – Be aware that carrying heavy objects on – DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have your lap while occupying the wheelchair may to move forward in the seat or pick them up adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair,...

  • Page 33: Reaching, Leaning And Bending

    Using the wheelchair 6.3 Reaching, Leaning and Bending Reaching, Leaning, or Bending Backwards WARNING! – DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat. – DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

  • Page 34: Tipping

    Champion the curb. At this point, the assistant will feel a difference in WARNING! the weight distribution. – Do not attempt to lift a wheelchair by lifting on any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting Roll the wheelchair forward and slowly lower the front...

  • Page 35: Stairways

    Using the wheelchair return the front casters to the ground until the wheelchair Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between has been pulled backward far enough for the front casters floors when an elevator is not available: to clear the edge of the curb. Moving Up Stairs If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are Roll the wheelchair backward and slowly lower the...

  • Page 36: Escalators

    Champion 5. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been rolled away from the stairway. 6. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing down. 6.8 Escalators WARNING! –...

  • Page 37: Stopping During Use

    Using the wheelchair 6.10 Stopping during use Whilst you are moving, you stop by transferring force to the handrim with your hands. WARNING! Risk of overturning If you apply the wheel locks while you are moving, the direction of movement can become uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop suddenly, which can lead to a collision or to you falling out.
  • Page 38 Champion CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands If you apply hands to the handrims for a long time, a lot of frictional heat is produced at the handrims (especially anti slip handrims). – Wear suitable gloves. Hold the handrims and press evenly with both hands until the wheelchair stops.

  • Page 39: Transport

    Transport 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 7 TRANSPORT CAUTION! 7.1 Safety information Risk of getting fingers caught Your fingers can be caught between the parts of WARNING! the folding mechanism or between the scissor Risk of injury if wheelchair is not secured lever and the end stop.

  • Page 40: Removing And Installing The Rear Wheels

    Champion 3. Pull the pull-cord at the rear of the wheelchair back (1). The scissor levers of the folding mechanism under the seat fold backward and the backrest folds forward. 4. With both hands, pull the seat cover and the backrest cover upwards (2).
  • Page 41 Transport Removing the rear wheels Disengage the wheel locks. 2. With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright. 3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external spoke rim around the wheel hub. 4. Using your thumb, press the removable axle button A. Keep it pressed and pull the wheel out of the adapter sleeve B.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Champion 8 MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT! Excessive wear and abrasion could affect the strength of load-bearing parts. 8.1 Safety information – Do not pull your wheelchair across abrasive surfaces without the wheels fitted (e.g. pulling WARNING! the frame over tarmac). Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints –...
  • Page 43 Therefore refer to the Service Manual Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle is seated correctly. The wheel should not come off. küschall Champion, available on the internet at 2. If the rear wheels are not engaged properly, remove www.kuschall.com.

  • Page 44: Safety Inspection Checklist

    Champion 8.3 Safety Inspection Checklist Check the wheel locks Check that the wheel locks are positioned correctly. Once a year, take your wheelchair to a qualified The wheel lock is set correctly if the wheel lock shoe technician for a thorough inspection and depresses the tire by a few millimeters when the wheel servicing.
  • Page 45 Maintenance q Check that the wheel lock pivot points are free of q Check that all movable parts are locked correctly in wear and looseness. place before use (stabilizing bar, mudguard, armrest, q Check that the wheel locks are easy to engage. leg rest, anti-tipper, rear wheel axle, see chapters 3, 4 q Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair &...

  • Page 46: Cleaning

    Champion q Inspect frame and folding mechanism for loose or Inspect/Adjust weekly missing hardware. q Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair q Inspect for bent frame or folding mechanism. from moving when engaged. q Check that wheel locks are easy to engage.

  • Page 47: Disinfection

    Maintenance Wipe down with damp cloth. IMPORTANT! 2. Dry surface by wiping down with dry cloth. – Do not use coarse abrasives, aggressive cleaning products or high-pressure cleaners. Car polish and soft wax can be used to remove abrasions Never use acids, alkalines or solvents such as and restore gloss.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Champion 9 TROUBLESHOOTING 9.1 Safety information Faults may arise as a result of daily use, adjustments or changing demands on the wheelchair. The table below shows how to identify and repair faults. CAUTION! – Contact a qualified technician/dealer immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelchair, e.g.

  • Page 49: Identifying And Repairing Faults

    Troubleshooting 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action The wheelchair does not Incorrect tire pressure on one rear wheel Correct tire pressure, ® 3.8 Tires, page 24 travel in a straight line Bearing block of the front wheel is not in a Put bearing block in a vertical position, ®...
  • Page 50 Champion Fault Possible cause Action Rolling resistance is very Tire pressure in rear tires is too low Correct tire pressure, ® 3.8 Tires, page 24 high Rear wheels are off track Change track, ® qualified technician/dealer Tighten the nut on the bearing block axle slightly,...

  • Page 51: After Use

    After Use 10.2 Re-use 10 AFTER USE The wheelchair is suitable for re-use. The following actions should be taken: 10.1 Storage • Cleaning and disinfection, 8.4 Cleaning, page 46 and IMPORTANT! 8.5 Disinfection, page 47 in this manual. Risk of damage to the product •...

  • Page 52: Technical Data

    Champion 11 TECHNICAL DATA 11.1 Dimensions and weight All dimension and weight specifications refer to a seat width of 15 3/4”, seat depth of 15 3/4” in the lightest configuration of the wheelchair. Dimensions and weights may alter according to different configurations.

  • Page 53: Environmental Conditions

    Technical data A Seat depth 13 1/2” – 19” Reversing width 36 1/4” B Backrest angle 76° / 80,5° / 85° / 89,5° / 94° Max. safe slope 1.3° in least stable Knee-to-heel 12 1/2” – 19 3/4” configuration length 17 3/4”...

  • Page 54: Information Disclosure In Manufacturer's Specification Sheets

    Champion 11.4 Information disclosure in manufacturer's Description Min. Max. specification sheets Leg to seat surface angle 94° Wheelchair and dummy were set up according to test Propelling wheel diameter 590 mm methods specified in RESNA WC-1:2009, Section 22. Horizontal location of axle...
  • Page 55 Notes...
  • Page 56 Küschall ® distributors: USA: Invacare Corporation One Invacare Way Elyria, Ohio USA 44035–4190 Küschall AG 800–333–6900 Benkenstrasse 260 www.invacare.com CH-4108 Witterswil Switzerland www.kuschall.com For ordering parts and replacements parts, please contact Invacare customer service for a list of Invacare qualified technicians and dealers. 1605621-B 2017-01-23 *1605621B*...

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