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Küschall Champion User Manual

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  • Page 1 Küschall® Champion en Active wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference.
  • Page 2 © 2019 Invacare Corporation All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 4.5 Cane holder ........22 4.6 Air pump ........23 4.7 Passive illumination .
  • Page 4 10 Troubleshooting ........43 10.1 Safety information ......43 10.2 Identifying and repairing faults .

  • Page 5: General

    General In case of a serious incident with the product, you should 1 General inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in your country. 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Symbols in this document This user manual contains important information about the handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the Symbols and signal words are used in this document and product, read the user manual carefully and follow the apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in...

  • Page 6: Compliance

    Küschall® Champion 1.4 Compliance • Incorrect use • Natural wear and tear Quality is fundamental to the company’s operation, working • Incorrect assembly or set-up by the purchaser or a within the disciplines of ISO 13485. third party • Technical modifications This product features the CE mark, in compliance with the •...

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety 2 Safety WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control At high speed you could lose control of your 2.1 Safety information wheelchair and overturn. – Always adjust your driving speed to the given This section contains important safety information for the conditions.

  • Page 8: Labels And Symbols On The Product

    Küschall® Champion CAUTION! INV ACARE FRANCE OPER A TIONS SAS Risk of getting fingers caught ROUTE DE SAIN T ROCH 37230 FONDET T ES - FRANCE There is always a risk of getting, e.g. fingers or arms, caught in the moving parts of the wheelchair.
  • Page 9 Safety Snap hook symbol WARNING Symbol This wheelchair is not configured for passenger transport in a motor vehicle. Antitipper warning label WARNING: Read user manual Follow user manual instructions prior to the usage of an antitipper device. Non-locking side parts warning label Do not lift the wheelchair by non-locking side parts.

  • Page 10: Product Overview

    3.1 Product description Indications • Considerable to complete impairment of mobility due The küschall Champion is a folding active wheelchair with a to structural and/or functional damage to the lower horizontal folding mechanism. extremities. IMPORTANT! •...

  • Page 11: Parking Brakes

    Product Overview Backrest WARNING! Risk of overturning Clothes-guard The parking brakes will not operate correctly unless there is sufficient air pressure in the tyres. Seat with cushion – Ensure the correct tyre pressure, see chapter Frame 11.2 Tyres, page 47. Footrest Standard brake Castor fork with castor wheel...
  • Page 12 Küschall® Champion Performance brake Pull brake 1. To engage the brake, push the brake lever forwards as far as possible. 1. To engage the brake, pull the brake lever backwards as 2. To disengage the brake, pull the brake lever backwards.

  • Page 13: Backrest

    Product Overview 3.5 Backrest IMPORTANT! There is a risk that the geometry of the Backrest cover wheelchair is changed when the bands are overtightened. In addition to the non-adjustable backrest cover, there are – Do not overtighten the bands. tension adjustable backrest covers available. –...

  • Page 14: Push Handles

    Küschall® Champion Releasing the stabilizing bar Foldable push handles 1. Fully depress button A and fold up respectively fold down the push handle B until it audibly engages. 1. Push the spring pin A on the fastening on the left-hand CAUTION! side and swivel the stabilizing bar downwards.

  • Page 15: Side Parts

    Product Overview Rear set Integrated WARNING! Risk of injury The armrests are not locked and can be easily pulled out upwards. – Do not lift or transfer the wheelchair using the armrests. – Do not use the armrests for transportation when carrying the wheelchair up- or downstairs.

  • Page 16: Side Rest, Stepless Height-Adjustable, Non-Locking

    Küschall® Champion 3.6.2 Side rest, stepless height-adjustable, non-locking Adjusting the height 1. Slightly loosen the grub screw A on the clamping part 2. Move the clamping part upwards or downwards on the profile C to the desired height. 3. Re-tighten the grub screw.

  • Page 17: Clothes-Guard

    Product Overview 3.7 Calf strap Installing 1. Push the mudguard into the holder. A calf strap is installed to the wheelchair to provide a better position of the users’ legs. Adjusting the height 1. Slightly loosen the grub screw A on the clamping part 2.

  • Page 18: Seat Cushion

    Küschall® Champion 3.8 Seat cushion A suitable cushion is needed to provide an even pressure distribution on the seat. CAUTION! Risk of instability Adding a cushion to the seat will raise your height above the ground and can affect your stability in all directions.

  • Page 19: Options

    Options 4 Options 4.1 Antitipper An antitipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards. WARNING! Risk of overturning Antitippers that are incorrectly set or no longer working can lead to overturning. – Always check that the antitipper is working Activating the antitipper before using the wheelchair and have it set or readjusted by a qualified technician when 1.

  • Page 20: Posture Belt

    Küschall® Champion Removing the antitipper WARNING! Risk of serious injury during transport 1. Press release button A and pull the antitipper tube In a vehicle, a user in his wheelchair must be down and out. secured by a safety belt (3-point belt). A posture belt only is not sufficient as a personal restraint 4.2 Posture belt...

  • Page 21: Transit Wheels

    Options Adjusting the length The posture belt has the good length, when there’s just sufficient space for a flat hand between body and belt. 1. Thread the loop F through the fixation on the chair G and then through BOTH plastic buckles H. 1.

  • Page 22: Tipper Aid

    Küschall® Champion Switching to transit wheels WARNING! Risk of overturning 1. Activate the antitippers with transit wheels on both – Ensure that the tipper aid does not project sides, → 4.1 Antitipper, page 19. beyond the external diameter of the rear 2.

  • Page 23: Air Pump

    Options 1. Place the cane in the holder. 2. Fix the top of the cane to the backrest. 4.6 Air pump The air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection. 1. Remove the dust cap from the valve connection. 2.

  • Page 24: Setup

    Küschall® Champion 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 38. Your provider will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your provider will explain the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and requirements.

  • Page 25: Using The Wheelchair

    Using the wheelchair 6.2 Braking during use 6 Using the wheelchair Whilst you are moving, you brake by transferring force to 6.1 Safety information the handrim with your hands. WARNING! WARNING! Risk of accidents Risk of overturning Uneven tyre pressure can have a huge effect on If you apply the parking brakes while you are handling.

  • Page 26: Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair

    Küschall® Champion 6.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands WARNING! If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional Risk of overturning heat is produced at the handrims (especially There is a high risk of overturning during the Quaddro and Supergripp).

  • Page 27: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair

    Using the wheelchair 6.4 Driving and steering the wheelchair IMPORTANT! The mudguards and armrests could become You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. damaged. Before driving without an assistant you must find your – Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when wheelchair’s tipping point.

  • Page 28: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs

    Küschall® Champion Finding the tipping point CAUTION! An activated antitipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards. – Deactivate the antitipper before going up or down steps or kerbs. With an assistant 1. Release the brake. 2. Roll backwards a short distance, grasp both handrims firmly and push forwards with a slight kick.
  • Page 29 Using the wheelchair Going down a step Without an assistant 1. Move the wheelchair right up to the kerb and hold the handrims. 2. The assistant should hold both push handles, place one foot on the tipper aid (if installed) and tilt the wheelchair backwards so that the front wheels lift off the ground.

  • Page 30: Going Up And Down Stairs

    Küschall® Champion 6.6 Going up and down stairs 6.7 Negotiating ramps and slopes WARNING! WARNING! Risk of overturning Risk due to wheelchair being out of control When negotiating stairs you could lose your When negotiating slopes or gradients your balance and overturn your wheelchair.
  • Page 31 Using the wheelchair 1. Bend your upper body forwards and propel the 1. Lean back and carefully allow the handrims to run wheelchair with quick, powerful strokes on both through your hands. You should be able to stop the handrims. wheelchair at any time by gripping the handrims.

  • Page 32: Stability And Balance When Seated

    Küschall® Champion 6.8 Stability and balance when seated 1. Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) Some everyday activities and actions require you to lean 2. Apply both parking brakes. forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. This 3.

  • Page 33: 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 during lever and the end stop.

  • Page 34: Removing And Installing The Rear Wheels

    Küschall® Champion 3. Pull the cord at the rear of the wheelchair back (1). The IMPORTANT! scissor levers of the folding mechanism under the seat The screw A in the folding mechanism has the fold backward and the backrest folds forward.

  • Page 35: Folding/Unfolding The Front Frame (Sk Option: Folding Front Frame)

    Transport Removing the rear wheels 1. 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 36 Küschall® Champion 1. Hold the lower frame assembly B on both sides at the position of the front wheel supporters and simultaneously press down the release buttons A on both sides using your thumb. 2. Fold the lower frame assembly upwards towards the seat.

  • Page 37: Securing Strap

    Transport 7.5 Securing strap WARNING! Risk of accidents The SK-hook can be caught by the spokes if it is not properly secured. – When driving the wheelchair, always secure the SK-hook with the hook and loop straps under the seat frame. The securing strap is used to secure the wheelchair when folded.

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Küschall® Champion 8 Maintenance weekly monthly annually Check the spokes 8.1 Safety information Check the parking brakes WARNING! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. Check the folding This could result in damage to wheelchair mechanism components. Have wheelchair – Your wheelchair should be checked by a...
  • Page 39 Maintenance IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! – Loose posture belts must be adjusted by your Self-locking screws/nuts or thread-locking provider. adhesive are used for several connections. If – Damaged posture belts must be replaced by these are loosened, they must be replaced by your provider.

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Disinfection

    Küschall® Champion Checking after a heavy collision or blow Spare parts All spare parts can be obtained from your wheelchair IMPORTANT! provider. The wheelchair can sustain visibly undetectable damage as a result of a heavy collision or hard blow. 8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection –...

  • Page 41: Cleaning Intervals

    Maintenance 1. Remove any accessories fitted (only accessories which For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term do not require tools). care environments, follow your in-house procedures. 2. Wipe down the individual parts using a cloth or soft brush, ordinary household cleaning agents (pH = 6 - 8.3.2 Cleaning Intervals 8) and warm water.

  • Page 42: After Use

    Küschall® Champion 9.3 Disposal 9 After Use Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product 9.1 Storage through your recycling facility at its end of life. Disassemble the product and its components, so the different IMPORTANT! materials can be separated and recycled individually.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 10 Troubleshooting 10.1 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. Some of the actions listed must be carried out by a qualified technician.

  • Page 44: Identifying And Repairing Faults

    Küschall® Champion 10.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Correct tyre pressure, → 11.2 Tyres, page 47 The wheelchair does not Incorrect tire pressure on one rear wheel travel in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), →...
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Action Rolling resistance is very Tire pressure in rear tires is too low Correct tire pressure or replace the tube inside high the tire, → 11.2 Tyres, page 47 Tire is punctured Rear wheels not parallel Ensure the rear wheels are parallel, →...

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    Küschall® Champion 11 Technical Data Seat depth 340 – 480 mm, in increments of 20 mm 11.1 Dimensions and weight Backrest angle 76° / 80,5° / 85° / 89,5° / 94° Lower leg length 320 – 500 mm, in increments...

  • Page 47: Tyres

    Technical Data 11.2 Tyres Weight of the 6,7 kg heaviest part The ideal tyre pressure depends on the tyre type. Static stability 20° The table below is an indication. In case the tyre differs downhill from the list below, check the side of the tyre, the maximum Static stability uphill 7°...

  • Page 48: Materials

    Küschall® Champion 11.4 Environmental conditions CAUTION! – The tyres pressure needs to be equal in both Storage and Operation wheels to avoid decreased driving comfort, to transportation keep the parking brakes working properly and to ease propelling of the wheelchair.
  • Page 49 Notes...
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  • Page 52 Invacare distributors Asia: Australia: Invacare Asia Ltd. Invacare Australia Pty. Ltd. 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks NSW 2151 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks NSW 2151 Australia Australia Phone: (61) (02) 8839 5333 Phone: 1800 460 460 Fax: (61) (02) 8839 5343 Fax: 1800 814 367 asiasales@invacare.com orders@invacare.com.au...

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