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- Page 1 Compact attract en Manual 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 ©2023 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. Making Life's Experiences Possible is a registered trademark in the U.S.A.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 4 Options ......... 23 4.1 Posture belt . - Page 4 10.2 Identifying and repairing faults ....49 11 Technical Data ........51 11.1 Dimensions and weight .
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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
Compact attract For further information about local standards and UK Responsible Person regulations, contact your local Invacare representative. See Indicates if a product is not manufactured in addresses at the end of this document. the UK. Triman 1.5 Intended Use... -
Page 7: Service Life
General Contraindications There are no contraindications known, when using the wheelchair as intended. 1.6 Service life The expected service life is five years, presuming that the product is used daily and in accordance with safety instructions, maintenance instructions and intended use, stated in this manual. -
Page 8: Safety
Compact attract 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. – Never exceed a speed of 7 km/h. This section contains important safety information for the –... -
Page 9: Safety Devices
Safety 2.2 Safety devices Manufacturer’s address EAN/HMI barcode WARNING! Risk of accidents European conformity Safety devices that are incorrectly set or no longer working (brakes, antitipper) can cause accidents. United Kingdom conformity – Always check that the safety devices are Read user manual working before you use the wheelchair and have them checked regularly by the specialist... - Page 10 Compact attract Antitipper Warning Label WARNING: Read user manual Follow user manual instructions prior to the usage of an antitipper device. 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.
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Page 11: Components And Their Functions
Components and their functions 3 Components and their functions Push handle Back 3.1 Overview Rear wheel with handrim Parking brake Front wheel fork with front wheel Leg rests, swivelling Footrest Frame Seat Clothes-guard Short description The küschall Compact is a folding active wheelchair attract with cross struts and swivelling leg rests. -
Page 12: Parking Brakes
Compact attract 3.2 Parking brakes 1. To engage the brake, push the brake lever forwards as far as possible. The parking brakes are used to immobilise the wheelchair 2. To disengage the brake, pull the brake lever backwards. when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away. -
Page 13: Backrest
Components and their functions 1. To engage the brake, push the brake lever forwards as Adjusting the backrest cover far as possible. 2. To disengage the brake, pull the brake lever backwards. The lever of the push handle can be folded back to facilitate transfers. -
Page 14: Foldable Back (Optional)
Compact attract 3.4 Foldable back (optional) 3.5 Stabilizing bar for the back The back can be folded down and straightened up in both An optional stabilizing bar is available to increase the rigidity the folded and unfolded state. of the backrest on wheelchairs with large back heights or widths. -
Page 15: Push Handles
Components and their functions The stabilizing bar can also be completely removed, by CAUTION! pushing the spring pins on both sides. The stabilizing bar If not correctly engaged, the push handle can then be taken off. could accidentally fold down while pushing the wheelchair. -
Page 16: Siderest With Locking Mechanism, Height Adjustable
Compact attract 3.7 Siderest with locking mechanism, height Adjusting the height adjustable, flip-back 1. Release the bolt in the middle of the seat back using a spanner. 2. Move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach the desired height. -
Page 17: Küschall Armrest
Components and their functions 3.9 Küschall armrest Removing 1. Pull the side rest by the arm cushion out of the holder. This armrest option is locking in place and can be flipped 2. To adjust how easy or difficult it is to pull the side rest backwards, swivelled outwards and removed. - Page 18 Compact attract Installing the armrest 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”...
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Page 19: Tubular Armrest
Components and their functions 3.10 Tubular armrest Installing the tubular armrest 1. Insert the armrest tube A into the armrest holder B. The tubular armrest option is non-locking, height adjustable, Make sure that the stop screw lies in the countersink of removable, swing-away and comfort padded the armrest holder. -
Page 20: Swivelling Leg Rests
Compact attract 3.12 Swivelling leg rests Activating the antitipper 1. Push the antitipper completely downwards and swivel it backwards until it engages. WARNING! Swivelling Risk of tipping An activated antitipper can catch when 1. Activate the release lever A and swivel the leg rests negotiating a step or an edge. -
Page 21: Tires
Components and their functions 3.13 Tires CAUTION! – The tires pressure needs to be equal in both The ideal pressure depends on the tire type: wheels to avoid decreased driving comfort, to keep the parking brakes working properly and The table below is an indication. In case the tire differs to ease propelling of the wheelchair. - Page 22 Compact attract Adjusting the heel loops 1. Adjust the heel loops A to the desired depth using the hook and loop fasteners. Fixing/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.
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Page 23: Options
Options Closing and opening the posture belt 4 Options 4.1 Posture belt The wheelchair can be equipped with a posture belt. It prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair. The posture belt is not a positioning device. -
Page 24: Attachment When Using Positioning Belt
Compact attract 4.2 Attachment when using positioning belt CAUTION! Risk of sliding – The belt must be placed tight to the body. – If the length of the belt has been adjusted to fit one type of seat cushion height, it is important that this cushion is used. -
Page 25: Tipper Aid
Options 4.3 Tipper aid 4.5 Passive illumination With the tipper aid, an assistant can tip the wheelchair You can attach reflectors to the rear wheels. more easily, in order to navigate steps for example. 4.6 Cane holder WARNING! WARNING! Risk of overturning Risk of overturning –... -
Page 26: Setup
Compact attract 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 43. 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 27: 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 tire pressure can have a huge effect on If you apply the parking brakes while you are handling. -
Page 28: Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair
Compact attract 1. To brake, pull the brake lever on the push handle. CAUTION! 2. To park, pull the brake lever firmly until the safety lever Risk of burning your hands engages. If you brake for a long time, a lot of frictional 3. -
Page 29: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair
Using the wheelchair 6.4 Driving and Steering the Wheelchair CAUTION! If you release or damage the brakes the You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. wheelchair could roll away out of control. Before driving without an assistant you must find your –... -
Page 30: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs
Compact attract 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 31 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.
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Page 32: Going Up And Down Stairs
Compact attract 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 33 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.
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Page 34: Stability And Balance When Seated
Compact attract 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 35: Transport
Transport 7 Transport Folding the wheelchair 7.1 Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured In the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre, etc. you may suffer serious injuries from flying wheelchair parts. – Always remove the rear wheels when transporting the wheelchair. -
Page 36: Removing And Installing The Rear Wheels
Compact attract Unfolding the wheelchair 5. Put the wheelchair back completely on the floor and check that the seat edges on both sides are in the guide components. 6. Fold the footrests down. 7.3 Removing and installing the rear wheels... -
Page 37: Transporting The Occupied Wheelchair In A Vehicle
Transport 7.4 Transporting the occupied wheelchair in a 3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external spoke rim around the wheel hub. vehicle 4. Using your thumb, press the removable axle button A. Even when the wheelchair is properly secured and the Keep it pressed and pull the wheel out of the adapter following rules are met, injuries to passengers may occur sleeve B. - Page 38 Compact attract WARNING! WARNING! If, for some reason, it is impossible to transfer the – Make sure the tie-down points at the wheelchair user to a vehicle seat, the wheelchair wheelchair are not damaged and that the can be used as a seat in a vehicle if the following parking brakes are fully functional.
- Page 39 Transport Securing the wheelchair with a 4-point restraint system Front side tie-down positions for belt straps: WARNING! – Place the wheelchair with the user forward-facing in direction of vehicle travel. – Apply the wheelchair parking brakes. – Activate antitipper (if installed). The wheelchair tie-down positions where the restraint system straps must be placed are marked with snap hook symbols (see following figures and section Labels and...
- Page 40 Compact attract 3. Release the parking brakes and apply tension front 1. Attach the rear straps to the rear frame right above straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the the upper rear frame tube as shown in the two figures rear.
- Page 41 Transport 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 42 Compact attract NOTICE! – Apply the lap belt of the 3-point passenger restraint system low across the pelvis so that the angle of the lap 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 43: Maintenance
Maintenance 8 Maintenance weekly monthly annually Check the posture 8.1 Safety information belt Visual check WARNING! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. Check the front This could result in damage to wheelchair wheels components. Check bolts – Your wheelchair should be checked by a specialist dealer at least once a year or if it has Check spokes not been used for a long period. - Page 44 Compact attract Check the posture belt NOTICE! Safety nuts and bolts lose their effectiveness as a 1. Check that the posture belt is adjusted correctly. result of repeated loosening and tightening. – Safety nuts and bolts must be replaced by a NOTICE! specialist dealer.
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Page 45: Cleaning
Maintenance 8.3 Cleaning Repairing or changing an inner tube 1. Remove the rear wheel and release any air from the Your wheelchair will serve you well for many years if you inner tube. clean it regularly. 2. Lift one tire wall away from the rim using a bicycle tire NOTICE! lever. -
Page 46: Disinfection
Compact attract 1. Use the following instructions to clean this product unless otherwise specified. • Upholstery — Warm water and mild non-abrasive soap. Refer to the instructions on the label on the seat, cushion and backrest cover. • Metal — Hot water and mild non-abrasive soap. -
Page 47: After Use
After Use 9 After Use For correct disposal, contact your specialist dealer or ask your town or district council about local waste management companies. 9.1 Storage NOTICE! Risk of damage to the product – Do not store the product near heat sources. –... -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Compact attract 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. CAUTION! – Contact your specialist dealer immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelchair, e.g. -
Page 49: Identifying And Repairing Faults
Troubleshooting 10.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Correct tire pressure, → 3.13 Tires, page 21 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), → specialist dealer Spokes tightened unevenly Tighten loose spokes, →... - Page 50 Compact attract Fault Possible cause Action The parking brakes Incorrect tire pressure in one or both rear Correct tire pressure, → 3.13 Tires, page 21 are gripping poorly or tires asymmetrically Parking brake setting incorrect Correct the parking brake setting, → specialist...
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Page 51: Technical Data
Technical Data 11 Technical Data 360 – 500 mm, in A Seat depth increments of 20 mm 11.1 Dimensions and weight Backrest angle (adjustable) 82° – 102°, in increments of 4° Dimensions and weight may alter according to different configurations. All dimensions and weight specifications Backrest angle (fixed) 90°... -
Page 52: Environmental Conditions
Compact attract 11.3 Materials Armrest to seat height 200 – 335 mm The components used to manufacture küschall wheelchairs Front location of armrest 170 – 360 mm consist of following materials: structure Hand rim diameter 520 – 540 mm Frame tubes... - Page 53 Notes...
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- Page 56 Asia: United Kingdom & Ireland: New Zealand: Australia: Invacare Limited Invacare New Zealand Ltd Invacare Australia Pty. Ltd. Invacare Asia Ltd. Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington 1060 Unit 18/12 Stanton Road, Unit 18/12 Stanton Road, Bridgend CF35 5AQ New Zealand Seven Hills, NSW 2147, Seven Hills, NSW 2147...
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