Küschall Compact User Manual
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- Page 1 Küschall® Compact Compact SA / Compact FF 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 © 2021 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 4.3 Headrest ........28 4.4 Transit wheels . - Page 4 8.3.4 Disinfection ....... . 59 9 After Use ........60 9.1 Storage .
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Page 5: General
General For more information about the product, for example 1 General product safety notices and product recalls, contact your Invacare distributor. See addresses at the end of this 1.1 Introduction document. This user manual contains important information about the In case of a serious incident with the product, you should handling of the product. -
Page 6: Warranty Information
Küschall® Compact 1.3 Warranty Information maintenance intervals and correct use, stated in this manual. The effective service life can vary according to frequency We provide a manufacturer’s warranty for the product and intensity of use. in accordance with our General Terms and Conditions of Business in the respective countries. -
Page 7: Safety
Safety 2 Safety WARNING! Risk of death or serious injury In case of fire or smoke, wheelchair occupants 2.1 Safety information are at particular risk of death or serious injury, when they are not able to move away from the This section contains important safety information for the source of fire or smoke. - Page 8 Küschall® Compact WARNING! WARNING! Risk of overturning Risk due to driving style being unsuitable for The longitudinal position of the rear wheels axis the conditions of the wheelchair compared to the backrest There is a risk of skidding on wet ground, gravel position can affect its stability.
- Page 9 Safety WARNING! CAUTION! Risk of accidents Risk of burning Safety devices that are incorrectly set or no longer The wheelchair components can heat up when working (brakes, anti tipper) can cause accidents. exposed to external sources of heat. – Always check that the safety devices are –...
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Page 10: Labels And Symbols On The Product
Küschall® Compact CAUTION! IMPORTANT! Risk of Injury Risk when using an add-on to support or Non-original or wrong parts may affect the substitute propelling the wheelchair function and safety of the product. For safety reasons, it must only be operated by –... - Page 11 Safety Snap Hook Symbol INV ACARE FRANCE OPER A TIONS SAS ROUTE DE SAIN T ROCH Tie-down positions where the restraint system 37230 FONDET T ES - FRANCE straps must be placed in case of transporting the occupied wheelchair in a motor vehicle. ISO 717 6-19 This symbol is only attached to the wheelchair when it is ordered with the transportation kit...
- Page 12 Küschall® Compact Posture belt information label The posture belt has the good length, when there’s just sufficient space for a flat hand between body and belt. Stabilizing Bar Warning Label Do not lift the wheelchair on the stabilizing bar. 1659285-C...
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Page 13: Product Overview
Product Overview 3.2 Product description 3 Product Overview Compact SA is a folding active wheelchair with cross struts 3.1 Intended Use and swing-away leg rests. The wheelchair is intended to provide mobility to persons Compact FF is a folding active wheelchair with cross struts. -
Page 14: Main Parts Of The Wheelchair
Küschall® Compact 3.3 Main parts of the wheelchair Backrest Clothes-guard Seat with cushion Frame Footrest Castor fork with castor wheel Parking brake Rear wheel with handrim and quick-release axle The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the image as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order. - Page 15 Product Overview Standard Brake WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control – The parking brakes must be operated simultaneously. – Do not engage the parking brakes to slow down the wheelchair. – Do not lean on the parking brakes for support or transfer.
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Page 16: Backrest
Küschall® Compact Pull Brake CAUTION! Risk of pinching or crushing Do not grasp the brake mechanism with the full hand when engage or disengage the brake. 1. To engage the brake, pull the brake lever backwards with the palm against the tyre as far as possible. -
Page 17: Push Handles
Product Overview In addition to the standard backrest cover, there are IMPORTANT! tension-adjustable backrest covers available. There is a risk that the geometry of the wheelchair is changed when the bands are Adjusting the Tension of the Backrest Cover overtightened. –... -
Page 18: Folding Backrest (Optional)
Küschall® Compact Foldable push handles Rear set Integrated 1. To set the height of the push handles, loosen the bolt 1. Fully depress button A and fold up respectively fold A, push the handle to the desired position and tighten down the push handle B until it audibly engages. -
Page 19: Stabilizing Bar For The Backrest
Product Overview Folding up the backrest The stabilizing bar can also be completely removed, by pushing the spring pins on both sides. The stabilizing bar 1. To fold up the backrest, grip the upper edge of the can then be taken off. backrest and fold it upwards. -
Page 20: Tubular Armrest, Non-Locking, Height-Adjustable
Küschall® Compact 3.8.1 Tubular armrest, non-locking, height-adjustable, 3.8.2 Side Rest, stepless height-adjustable, non-locking removable, swivelling Removing 1. Pull the side rest by the arm cushion out of the holder. 2. To adjust how easy or difficult it is to pull the side rest out of the holder, change the degree to which the screws D are tightened. -
Page 21: Küschall Armrest
Product Overview 3.8.3 Küschall Armrest Installing the Armrest This armrest option is locking in place and can be flipped backwards, swivelled outwards and removed. The T-armrest pad is height adjustable and also locks in place. Removing the Armrest 1. Push release lever D and swivel the armrest assembly upwards out of the armrest holder E. -
Page 22: Mudguard
Küschall® Compact 4. Pull out the spring bolt lock B and insert the bar of the T-armrest pad A into the holder C to the required height. The T-armrest pad can optionally be inserted 180° turned. 5. Release the spring bolt lock and allow the bar of the T-armrest pad to engage with an audible “click”... -
Page 23: Clothes-Guard
Product Overview 3. Re-tighten the grub screw. Unhinging 4. Perform the setting on both sides. 1. Activate the release lever A. 3.8.5 Clothes-guard 2. Pull the leg rest upwards. A clothes-guard can be installed to protect your clothes. Hinging 3.9 Leg rests 1. -
Page 24: Seat Cushion
Küschall® Compact 3.10 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 25: Options
Options 4 Options 4.1 Anti-tipper An anti-tipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards. WARNING! Risk of overturning Anti-tippers that are incorrectly set or no longer working can lead to overturning. – Always check that the anti-tipper is working before using the wheelchair and have it set or readjusted by a qualified technician when required. -
Page 26: Posture Belt
Küschall® Compact 4.2 Posture belt Deactivating the anti-tipper 1. Push the anti-tipper completely downwards and swivel The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt. It it forwards until it engages. prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair. - Page 27 Options Adjusting the length WARNING! Risk of serious injury during transport The posture belt has the good length, when there’s In a vehicle, a user in his wheelchair must be just sufficient space for a flat hand between body secured by a safety belt (3-point belt). A posture and belt.
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Page 28: Headrest
Küschall® Compact 1. Loosen the screw B with 5 mm Allen key, in the stop block . 2. Loosen the handwheel A. 3. Adjust the headrest to the desired position. 4. Re-tighten the handwheel A down to the top of the headrest attachment. -
Page 29: Transit Wheels
Options 4.4 Transit wheels 4. Move the wheelchair to a stable object (door frame, heavy table), which you can use for support and hold If your wheelchair is too wide for certain applications, e.g. onto it firmly with one hand. trains/aeroplanes, narrow passageways, narrow doors, the 5. -
Page 30: Tipper Aid
Küschall® Compact 4.5 Tipper aid 4.6 Swing Away Table Tray With the tipper aid, an assistant can tip the wheelchair WARNING! more easily, in order to navigate steps for example. Risk of falling / injury – The table tray must never be used as a replacement for the posture belt. - Page 31 Options Depth adjustment WARNING! Risk of injury / bruises – Take care not to hit the user whilst swinging the table tray. WARNING! Risk of table tipping forwards – Do not adjust the depth of the table tray too much forwards due to the risk of tipping the table when adding weight on it.
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Page 32: Swing Away, Angle Adjustable Leg Rests
Küschall® Compact 4.7 Swing away, angle adjustable leg rests Adjusting angle There are six preset positions available for angle adjustment. 1. Rotate the knob D with one hand while supporting the leg rest with your other hand. 2. When a suitable angle is obtained, let go off the knob and the leg rest will lock into the desired position. - Page 33 Options • Adjusting depth of calf pad • Depth-, Angle- (1) and Width- (2) adjustable foot plates: 1. Loosen the fixing screw G or H with 5 mm Allen The calf pad has four depth adjustment options: key. 1. Remove the fixing screw F with 5 mm Allen key. 2.
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Page 34: Amputee Support
Küschall® Compact 4.8 Amputee Support 1. Loosen the lever A by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Loosen the nut B by turning it counterclockwise. WARNING! 3. Adjust the desired angel and height of the amputee Risk of Tipping support C. There is an increased risk of tipping for users 4. -
Page 35: Dual Handrim Dhr
Options 4.9 Dual Handrim DHR WARNING! Risk of injury This quick release dual handrim system (left or right hand) The wheels come off allows the user to drive the wheelchair with a single arm – Check that the rear wheel is securely locked in using two handrims on the same wheel with 2 possible position! It should not be possible to remove side positions of the small handrim. -
Page 36: Cane Holder
Küschall® Compact 4.10 Cane holder Removing and Installing the Rear Wheel WARNING! Risk of overturning The removable and interchangeable rear wheels facilitate – Ensure that the cane holder does not project transport as well as change of the control side. -
Page 37: Air Pump
Options Adjusting the Heel Loops 1. Adjust the heel loops A to the desired depth using the hook-and-loop fasteners. Installing/adjusting the Calf Strap 1. Completely unfold the wheelchair. 2. Close the calf strap by placing both hook-and-loop straps B on top of each other. 4.12 Air pump The air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection. -
Page 38: Setup
Küschall® Compact 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 56. 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 39: Usage
Usage 6 Usage CAUTION! Risk of crushing There may be a very small gap between the rear 6.1 Safety information wheel and the parking brake with the risk that you could trap your fingers. WARNING! – Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair Risk of accidents using the handrims only. -
Page 40: Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair
Küschall® Compact 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. There is a high risk of overturning during the –... -
Page 41: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair
Usage 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 42: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs
Küschall® Compact 6.5 Negotiating steps and kerbs Finding the Tipping Point WARNING! Risk of overturning When negotiating steps you could lose your balance and tip the wheelchair over. – Always approach steps and kerbs slowly and carefully. – Do not go up or down steps that are higher than 25 cm. - Page 43 Usage Going down a step with an assistant Going up a step with an assistant WARNING! Risk of serious injuries Going up steps and kerbs frequently can result in earlier than expected fatigue break of the wheelchair backrest. The user might fall out of the wheelchair.
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Page 44: Going Up And Down Stairs
Küschall® Compact WARNING! Risk of tipping When going down a step without an assistant you could tip over backwards if you cannot control your wheelchair. – First learn how to go down a step with an assistant. – Learn how to balance on the rear wheels, 6.4 Driving and Steering the Wheelchair, page 41. -
Page 45: Negotiating Ramps And Slopes
Usage 6.7 Negotiating ramps and slopes WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control When negotiating slopes or gradients your wheelchair could tip backwards, forwards or sideways. – Always have an assistant behind the wheelchair when approaching long slopes. –... -
Page 46: Stability And Balance When Seated
Küschall® Compact 6.8 Stability and balance when seated Some everyday activities and actions require you to lean forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. This has a major effect on the wheelchair’s stability. To keep your balance at all times, proceed as follows:... -
Page 47: Transporting The Mobility Device Without Occupant
Usage 6.9 Transporting the Mobility Device without 1. Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) Occupant 2. Apply both parking brakes. 3. When leaning forwards your upper body must remain CAUTION! over the front wheels. -
Page 48: Transporting The Occupied Wheelchair In A Vehicle
Küschall® Compact 6.10 Transporting the Occupied Wheelchair in WARNING! a Vehicle If, for some reason, it is impossible to transfer the wheelchair user to a vehicle seat, the wheelchair Even when the wheelchair is properly secured and the can be used as a seat in a vehicle if the following following rules are met, injuries to passengers may occur procedures and regulations are followed. - Page 49 Usage Ramps and Slopes: WARNING! – Before journey contact transporter and request WARNING! information about the capability for the below Risk of injury required equipment. The wheelchair can move forward / backward – Make sure there is sufficient free space around uncontrollably by mistake.
- Page 50 Küschall® Compact Securing the wheelchair with a 4-point restraint system WARNING! – Place the wheelchair with the user forward-facing in direction of vehicle travel. – Apply the wheelchair parking brakes. – Activate antitipper (if installed). 1. Attach the front straps above the castor supporters as...
- Page 51 Usage 1. Attach rear straps to the rail system referring to best practice recommended instructions from the safety belt manufacturer. 2. Tighten the straps. IMPORTANT! – Make sure that the snap hooks are covered with slip resistant material to avoid laterally slipping on the axle.
- Page 52 Küschall® Compact Fastening the 3-point passenger restraint system WARNING! – Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system fits as tightly across the user's body as possible without discomfort and no part is twisted. – Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system is not held away from the user's body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc.
- Page 53 Usage IMPORTANT! – Apply the pelvic belt restraint of the 3-point belt restraint system low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone (A) of 30° to 75° to the horizontal. A steeper angle is preferred, but never exceeding 75°.
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Page 54: Transport
Küschall® Compact 7 Transport Folding the wheelchair IMPORTANT! 7.1 Safety information – Release the stabilizing bar, if present, before folding the wheelchair. WARNING! Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly 1. Remove the seat cushion, if present. secured 2. -
Page 55: Removing And Installing The Rear Wheels
Transport 7.3 Removing and Installing the Rear Wheels 3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external spoke rim around the wheel hub. WARNING! 4. Using your thumb, press the removable axle button A. Risk of Overturning Keep it pressed and pull the wheel out of the adapter If the removable axle of a rear wheel is not fully sleeve B. -
Page 56: Maintenance
Küschall® Compact 8 Maintenance weekly monthly annually Check the folding 8.1 Safety information mechanism Check the castors WARNING! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. Check bolts This could result in damage to wheelchair Check spokes components. – Your wheelchair should be checked by a... - Page 57 Maintenance Check that rear wheels are seated correctly 1. Check that the bolts are tight securely and without free play (on the footrest, castor, castor housing, seat cover, 1. Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle sides, backrest, frame, seat module).
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Page 58: Cleaning And Disinfection
Küschall® Compact Spare parts IMPORTANT! The parking brakes must be reset after replacing All spare parts may be obtained from an Invacare the rear wheels or changing their position. authorized provider. Checking after a heavy collision or blow 8.3 Cleaning and Disinfection IMPORTANT! 8.3.1 General Safety Information... -
Page 59: Cleaning Intervals
Maintenance 1. Remove any installed optional equipment (only optional For cleaning and disinfection in clinical or long-term equipment which does 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 60: After Use
Küschall® Compact 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 61: 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 62: Identifying And Repairing Faults
Küschall® Compact 10.2 Identifying and repairing Faults Fault Possible Cause Action Correct tyre pressure, → 11.3 Tyres, page 66 The wheelchair does not Incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel travel in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), →... - Page 63 Troubleshooting Fault Possible Cause Action The parking brakes Incorrect tyre pressure in one or both rear Correct tyre pressure, → 11.3 Tyres, page 66 are gripping poorly or tyres asymmetrically Parking brake setting incorrect Correct the parking brake setting, → qualified technician Rolling resistance is very Tyre pressure in rear tyres is too low...
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Page 64: Technical Data
Küschall® Compact 11 Technical Data 11.1 Dimensions and Weight All dimension and weight specifications refer to a wide range of the wheelchair in a standard configuration. Dimension and weight (based on ISO 7176–1/5/7) may alter according to different configurations. IMPORTANT! –... - Page 65 130 kg Folded height approx. 660 – 1060 mm weight Total weight 320 – 500 mm, in increments Seat depth Compact SA: approx. 10.5 kg of 20 mm Compact FF: approx. 9.6 kg Backrest angle 82°/86°/90°/ 94°/98°/102° Weight of the heaviest part 200 –...
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Page 66: Maximum Weight Of Removable Parts
Küschall® Compact Tyre Max. pressure Handrim diameter 450 – 590 mm Diameter approx. –60 to +90 mm 101 psi Horizontal location of Profile 610 mm (24”) 7 bar 700 kPa axle tyre 145 psi Other 610 mm (24”); 10 bar 1000 kPa 11.2 Maximum Weight of Removable Parts... -
Page 67: Environmental Conditions
Technical Data Frame tubes Aluminum Relative humidity 20 % to 90 % at 30 °C, not condensing Backrest tubes Aluminum Atmospheric 800 hPa to 1060 hPa pressure Cross struts Aluminum Seat cover / Backrest cover PA / PE / PVC Be aware that when a wheelchair has been stored under low temperatures, it must be adjusted to Push handles... - Page 68 Invacare distributors Asia: Australia: Invacare Asia Ltd. Invacare Australia Pty. Ltd. Unit 18/12 Stanton Road, Unit 18/12 Stanton Road, Seven Hills, NSW 2147 Seven Hills, NSW 2147, 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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