Küschall Ultra-Light Service Manual

Küschall Ultra-Light Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Service Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Service Manual Contents General ......................... 4 Introduction Spare parts and adaptations Fastening with hexagon socket bolts Torque Checks Identifying and repairing faults Frame ......................... 6 Rear frame Front frame Retaining lever Seat ..........................8 Seat height front (SHv) Seat height rear (SHh) Seat width (SB) Seat depth (ST) Backrest ........................
  • Page 4: General

    Service Manual General Introduction This Service Manual contains all the technical information necessary for the inspection, configuration or repair of a Küschall® wheelchair. To maintain the necessary levels of safety and reliability, every wheelchair must be thoroughly examined once a year. Some aspects of the assembly and configuration of the wheelchair require a high level of expertise.
  • Page 5: Torque

    Service Manual Torque All bolts must be tightened with the torque specified in the following instructions. If no value  is specified, tighten with 7 Nm. Checks Visual check Check the entire frame for cracks, especially in the vicinity of joints and weld seams (frame, ...
  • Page 6: Frame

    Service Manual Frame Frame  Rear frame à 13 Nm  à  ‚ Retaining lever à 4 Nm ‚ ƒ Cross „ Front frame à 13 Nm „ „ à à „ … Upper connecting tube † Lower connecting tube ‡...
  • Page 7: Rear Frame

    Service Manual Frame Rear frame Replacing the rear frame Difficulty: Tool: à 5 ˜˜™ Remove backrest.  Loosen and remove bolts  and   Pull out rear frame  to the back.  Push the rear frame onto the upper … and lower † connecting tubes. ...
  • Page 8: Seat

    SHv - 3 cm fitted low: SHv + 3 cm * 6’’ and 7’’ front wheels cannot be used on the Ultra-Light dynamic frame (80°), if a 2-part angled footrest is fitted. © Küschall AG, Schweiz | 2011-07...
  • Page 9: Seat Height Rear (Shh)

    Service Manual Seat Seat height rear (SHh) Options for changing the SHh: • Replace rear wheel with a larger or a smaller one • Change the position of the adapter plate  Chap. Rear wheels; ‹Adjusting the seat height rear›. Seat height rear with respect to the rear wheels and positioning on the frame Rear wheel size [inch] 22’’...
  • Page 10 Service Manual Seat Replacing the seat cover Difficulty: Tool: ß 10 ˜˜™ Loosen bolts  and remove plug ‚. Remove seat cover including plastic rods. Position new seat cover. Adjust seat cover to width SB + 25 mm.  Retighten bolts  and plug ‚. ...
  • Page 11: Backrest

    Service Manual Backrest Backrest Backrest height The backrest height can be changed by fitting the telescopic tubes into another position in the backrest tubes. If this setting option is insufficient, the telescopic tubes can be replaced. Adjusting the height of standard backrests Ã...
  • Page 12: Adjustable-Angle Backrest

    Service Manual Backrest Adjustable-angle backrest In order to make the backrest angle adjustable, an adjustable-angle back- rest can be fitted. Backrest angle Deviation Angle between Position from standard backrest and seat backrests 12° 102° 8° 98° 4° 94° 0° 90° -4°...
  • Page 13 Service Manual Backrest Setting the backrest angle Difficulty: Tool: à 5 ˜˜™ Remove the backrest cushion ‚ and push the Velcro® bands ƒ upwards, until the backrest joint  is invisible. Remove the bolt „. Set the desired backrest angle, insert the bolts „ in the nearest hole and tighten.
  • Page 14: Replacing Push Handles / Push Handles And Backrest

    Service Manual Backrest Replacing push handles / push handles and backrest If the push handles are replaced with a different type of push handles, e.g. height-adjustable ones, it can happen that the rear frame must also be replaced. Changing the backrest height can also mean that the configuration of the Velcro®...
  • Page 15 Service Manual Backrest Fitting height adjustable, rear set push handles Difficulty: Tool: Ò Ã 3, 4, 5 8, 10 ˜˜™ The Velcro® bands may have to be replaced with narrower ones, as space is required to secure the holder on the telescopic tube. Secure the telescopic tube ‚...
  • Page 16 Service Manual Backrest Backrest with adjustable backs with respect to push handles Standard Folding Height-adjustable Velcro push push integrated push bands handles handles handles Backrest height          (RH) 31.5 34.5 37.5 40.5 43.5 46.5 49.5...
  • Page 17 Service Manual Backrest Foldable angle-adjustable backrest with respect to push handles Standard Folding Height-adjustable Velcro push push integrated push bands handles handles handles Backrest height          (RH) 31.5 34.5 37.5 40.5 43.5 46.5 49.5 Assumption: No stabilising bar fitted...
  • Page 18: Footrests

    Service Manual Footrests Footrests One-piece and two-piece footrests are available. One-piece footrest Replacing the footplate Difficulty: Tool: à 4 ˜™™ Loosen bolts  on both sides.  Remove footplate ‚ and replace with a new one.  Re-insert bolts and tighten. ...
  • Page 19 Service Manual Footrests Centring and adjusting the angle Difficulty: Tool: à 4 ˜™™ Loosen bolts  and ‚ slightly.  Set the same distance from the side tube to the footplate on both sides. Set the required footplate incline. Re-tighten bolts  (fixed side of the footplate). ...
  • Page 20: Two-Piece Footrest

    Service Manual Footrests Two-piece footrest Difficulty: Tool: à 4 ˜™™ Disassembling/fitting footrests Remove bolts  on both sides. Pull out footrests. Push the new footplates into the frame and at the required height. Insert bolts  into the nearest hole on both sides and at the required height and tighten.
  • Page 21: Sideparts

    Service Manual Sideparts Sideparts Clothes guard/mudguard Fitting the clothes guard/mudguard à 3 Difficulty: Tool: ˜˜™ Fit side fastenings  onto the frame. Fit clothes guard/mudguard ‚ with bolts and nuts onto the side fastenings (4 Nm). CAUTION! Fit the mudguard such that it is positioned either < 8 mm or > 25 mm above the tyres, to avoid the risk of trapping one’s fingers.
  • Page 22: Siderests

    Service Manual Sideparts Siderests In general a torque of 7 Nm is used to fit the side rests. Fitting a flip to back side rest in the frame colour à 3, 4, 5 Difficulty: Tool: ˜˜™ Fit the side fastening element with bolt  ...
  • Page 23 Service Manual Sideparts Fitting side rest insertable, continuously height-adjustable Difficulty: Tool à 4, 5 ˜˜™ Fit the side fastening element with bolts  and ‚. Insert side rest into the fastening element. Adjust height by adjusting the clamp component.  à...
  • Page 24 Service Manual Sideparts Size of the clothes guard/mudguard The clothes guard and mudguard can be adjusted to suit the height of the rear wheel exactly. Two sizes of each are available. For the removable carbon mud- For the removable carbon mud- guard there is an additional size (XL) for the two smallest rear seat hights (SHh).
  • Page 25 Service Manual Sideparts Mudguard mounted fix: Mudguard (mounted fix) with respect to the position of the rear wheels with standard adapter plate (Pos. 1 to 4) Rear wheel 22’’ Rear wheel 24’’ Rear wheel 25’’ Rear wheel 26’’ Mudguard removable: Mudguard (removable) with respect to the position of the rear wheels with standard adapter plate (Pos.
  • Page 26: Front Wheels

    Service Manual Front wheels Front wheels Replacing the front wheel à 3 Difficulty: Tool: ˜™™ Remove bolts , pull out wheel axle ‚. Remove front wheel ƒ and replace with a new one or move to a new position. (In the case of the Starec wheel, skater wheel, 3’’ sports wheel and the 5’’ soft roll wheel, 2 sleeves „...
  • Page 27: Special Housing Guides

    Service Manual Front wheels Setting the steering error angle Difficulty: Tool: Ã5 ˜˜™ Loosen bolts  and nuts ‚.  Hold spirit level against the clevis pin housing „.  Turn the bolt ƒ until the clevis pin housing is „ vertical. ...
  • Page 28: Rear Wheels

    Rear wheels Rear wheels Adjusting the seat height rear Difficulty: Tool: à 5 10, 19, 22 ˜™™ Loosen the bolt of the adapter sleeve ‚ and bolts .  Remove bolts ƒ and move the adapter plate „ into the required ...
  • Page 29: Wheel Camber

    Rear wheels Wheel camber A wheel camber of either 0° or 3° is possible. Changing the wheel camber 0˚ 19, 22 Difficulty: Tool: ˜˜˜ The wheel camber is changed by replacing the adapter sleeve: Remove adapter sleeve ‚. Insert new adapter sleeve ƒ at the required position on the adapter 3˚...
  • Page 30: Parking Brakes

    Service Manual Brakes Brakes Parking brakes Fitting/adjusting the parking brake à 5 Difficulty: Tool: ˜™™ CAUTION! The parking brakes must be adjusted whenever the rear wheels are replaced. Check the air pressure in the rear wheels.  Secure the brake holder loosely to the frame using bolt . Push the brakes ‚...
  • Page 31: Drum Brake

    Service Manual Brakes Drum brake Fitting the drum brake à 4, Ò 10, 22 Difficulty: Tool: ˜˜˜ Remove standard adapter plate and replace with adapter plate for  drum brake,  Chap. Rear wheels; ‹Fitting the adapter plate for the drum brake›. Fit the drum brake plate ...
  • Page 32: Options & Accessories

    Service Manual Options & accessories Options & accessories Antitipper Fitting an antitipper à 5 Difficulty: Tool: ˜™™ Secure adaptation support  with bolt ‚ onto the adapter plate ƒ.  à 13 Nm ‚ Height adjustment Difficulty: Tool: Ã4 ˜™™ Loosen bolt ‚...
  • Page 33: Tipper Aid

    Service Manual Options & accessories Tipper aid Fitting the tipper aid Difficulty: Tool: à 5 ˜™™ Secure adaptation support  with bolt ‚ onto adapter plate ƒ. Push in  spring clip „ and push the tipper aid into the adaptation support. Make sure that the spring clip is correctly engaged in the adaptation ...
  • Page 34: Transit Wheels

    Service Manual Options & accessories Transit wheels Fitting transit wheels Difficulty: Tool: à 5, ˜™™ Secure adaptation support  with bolts ‚ onto adapter plate ƒ. Push  in spring clip „ and push the transit wheel into the adaptation support. Make sure that the spring clip is correctly engaged in the adaptation ...
  • Page 36 Küschall AG Benkenstrasse 260 CH-4108 Witterswil kueschall@invacare.com www.kueschall.com Service Manual Ultra Light ENGLISH | 2011-07 küschall® distributors Belgium & Luxemburg: Invacare nv • Autobaan 22 • B-8210 Loppem Tel: (32) (0)50 83 10 10 • Fax: (32) (0)50 83 10 11 • belgium@invacare.com Danmark: Invacare A/S • Sdr. Ringvej 37 • DK-2605 Brøndby Tel: (45) (0)36 90 00 00 • Fax: (45) (0)36 90 00 01 • denmark@invacare.com Deutschland: Invacare Aquatec GmbH • Alemannenstraße 10 • D-88316 Isny Tel: (49) (0)75 62 7 00 0 • Fax: (49) (0)75 62 7 00 66 • info@invacare-aquatec.com Deutschland: Ulrich Alber GmbH • Vor dem Weissen Stein 21 • D-72461 Albstadt-Tailfingen Tel: (49) (0)74 32 2006 0 • Fax: (49) (0) 74 32 2006 299 • info@ulrich-alber.de European Distributor Organisation: Invacare • Kleiststraße 49 • D-32457 Porta Westfalica Tel: (49) (0)57 31 754 540 • Fax: (49) (0)57 31 754 541 • edo@invacare.com España: Invacare SA • c/Areny s/n • Polígon Industrial de Celrà • E-17460 Celrà (Girona) Tel: (34) (0)972 49 32 00 • Fax: (34) (0)972 49 32 20 • contactsp@invacare.com France: Invacare Poirier SAS • Route de St Roch • F-37230 Fondettes Tel: (33) (0)2 47 62 64 66 • Fax: (33) (0)2 47 42 12 24 • contactfr@invacare.com Ireland: Invacare Ireland Ltd • Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus • Seatown Road • Swords • County Dublin – Ireland Tel : (353) 1 810 7084 • Fax: (353) 1 810 7085 • ireland@invacare.com Italia: Invacare Mecc San s.r.l. • Via dei Pini 62 • I-36016 Thiene (VI) Tel: (39) 0445 38 00 59 • Fax: (39) 0445 38 00 34 • italia@invacare.com Nederland: Invacare BV • Celsiusstraat 46 • NL-6716 BZ Ede Tel: (31) (0)318 695 757 • Fax: (31) (0)318 695 758 • nederland@invacare.com • csede@invacare.com Norge: Invacare AS • Grensesvingen 9 • Postboks 6230 • Etterstad • N-0603 Oslo Tel: (47) (0)22 57 95 00 • Fax: (47) (0)22 57 95 01 • norway@invacare.com • island@invacare.com...

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