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Küschall Compact User Manual

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Küschall Compact
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  • Page 1 Küschall Compact 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 ©2013 Küschall AG All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Küschall AG. Trademarks are identified by ™and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Küschall AG or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Tipper aid ....... . 17 Air pump ....... . 18 Passive illumination .
  • Page 4 10 After Use........41 10.1 Re-use .

  • Page 5: General

    General 1 General WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in serious injury or death if it is not avoided. 1.1 Information about the User Manual CAUTION! Thank you for choosing a küschall® wheelchair. Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in This User Manual contains important information about using the minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.

  • Page 6: Warranty

    Compact 1.3 Warranty safely (e.g. to propel themselves, steer, brake). The wheelchair should only be used on level ground and accessible terrain, as well as indoors. Küschall AG guarantees that their wheelchairs are free from defects and This active wheelchair needs to be subscribed and fit to your specific are fully functional.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety 2 Safety WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of control At high speed you could lose control of your wheelchair 2.1 Safety information and overturn. This section contains important safety information for the protection Never exceed a speed of 7 km/h. of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe, trouble-free use of Avoid collisions in general.

  • Page 8: Components And Their Functions

    Frame Seat Clothes-guard Short description The küschall Compact is a folding active wheelchair with cross struts and swivelling leg rests. The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the diagram as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order.

  • Page 9: Parking Brakes

    Components and their functions 3.2 Parking brakes Pull brake The parking brakes are used to immobilise the wheelchair when it is stationary to prevent it from rolling away. WARNING! Risk of overturning if you brake sharply If you apply the parking brakes 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 10: Backrest

    Compact Active brake Remove the backrest cushion Loosen the Velcro® tapes on the rear of the backrest cover by simply pulling on them. Tighten or loosen the tapes as required then reattach them. WARNING! Risk of tipping If the bands are set very loose, the tipping point of your wheelchair is changed for the worse.

  • Page 11: Push Handles

    Components and their functions 3.5 Push handles IMPORTANT! Do not fold and unfold the wheelchair when the back IMPORTANT! is hinged down. Always check the push handles before using the wheelchair, as to whether the hand grips are secure, cannot be turned and cannot be pulled off. Foldable push handles (optional) Foldable push handles are used when the push handles are only required occasionally.

  • Page 12: Stabilizing Bar For The Back (Optional)

    Compact 3.6 Stabilizing bar for the back (optional) IMPORTANT! Make sure that the push handle does actually engage An optional stabilizing bar is available to increase the rigidity of the so that it does not accidentally fold down while backrest on wheelchairs with large back heights or widths.

  • Page 13: Siderest In The Frame Colour, Height Adjustable, Foldable

    Components and their functions 3.7 Siderest in the frame colour, height adjustable, CAUTION! foldable This siderest does not engage into the wheelchair. Therefore do not hold it in order to lift the wheelchair. 3.8 Siderest with locking mechanism, height adjustable, foldable Folding Grip the siderest by the cushion or by the front curve and fold it back.

  • Page 14: Side Rest, Infinitely Height Adjustable

    Compact 3.10 Simple armrest, height-adjustable, swivelling Tighten the screw. Perform the setting on both sides. 3.9 Side rest, infinitely height adjustable Removing Raise the armrest and pull it upwards out of the holder. Fitting Removing Push the armrest into the holder.

  • Page 15: Antitipper

    Components and their functions 3.11 Antitipper Activating the antitipper An antitipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards. Push the antitipper downwards and swivel it backwards until it engages. WARNING! Risk of overturning WARNING! Antitippers that are incorrectly set or no longer working Risk of tipping can lead to overturning.

  • Page 16: Swivelling Leg Rests

    Compact 3.12 Swivelling leg rests Use an antislip underlay or Velcro® fastening tapes to avoid slipping of the seat cushion. Swivelling Activate the release lever and swivel the leg rests to the outside. Swivelling forwards Swivel the leg rest forwards until it engages.

  • Page 17: Accessories

    Accessories Fitting the pelvic belt 4 Accessories Remove the backrest cover and attach the Velcro® fastener to the 4.1 Pelvic belt backrest at the required height. Ensure that the fastener is at the front. Your wheelchair can be fitted with a pelvic belt which will prevent you from sliding forward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the Opening the pelvic belt wheelchair.

  • Page 18: Air Pump

    Compact 4.6 Transit wheels Hold the wheelchair by the push handles. Press the tipper aid with your foot and hold the wheelchair in the If your wheelchair is too wide for certain applications, e.g. tipped position until you have overcome the obstacle.

  • Page 19: Luggage Carrier

    Accessories 4.7 Luggage carrier Tilt the wheelchair until the rear wheel on the opposite side rises off the floor. Your wheelchair can be fitted with a luggage carrier. When not in use, the luggage carrier can be folded up. Prior to removing the rear wheels, the distance between the lowered transit wheels and the floor should not be WARNING! more than 2 cm.

  • Page 20: Setup

    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 36 . 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 21: 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 the handrim with your hands. 6.1 Safety information WARNING! WARNING! Risk of overturning Risk of accidents If you apply the parking brakes while you are moving, Uneven tyre pressure can have a huge effect on the direction of movement can become uncontrollable handling.

  • Page 22: Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair

    Compact Braking with an assistant WARNING! Risk of overturning With an assistant’s brake (drum brake) an assistant can brake the The wheelchair could tip forwards if you stand on the wheelchair while it is moving. The assistant’s brake can also be used footrest.

  • Page 23: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair

    Using the wheelchair 6.4 Driving and steering the wheelchair Finding the tipping point You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. Before driving without an assistant you must find your wheelchair’s tipping point. WARNING! Risk of tipping The wheelchair can tip backwards if it is not fitted with an antitipper .

  • Page 24: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs

    Compact 6.5 Negotiating steps and kerbs With an assistant 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 25 Using the wheelchair Going up a step WARNING! Risk of tipping WARNING! When going down a step without an assistant you Risk of serious injuries could tip over backwards if you cannot control your Going up steps and kerbs frequently can result in earlier wheelchair.

  • Page 26: Going Up And Down Stairs

    Compact 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 balance When negotiating slopes or gradients your wheelchair and overturn your wheelchair.

  • Page 27: Stability And Balance When Seated

    Using the wheelchair Going up slopes Going down slopes To go up a slope, you must create some momentum, keep up the When going down slopes, it is important to control your direction and momentum and control the direction at the same time. particularly your speed.
  • Page 28 Compact Leaning forwards Reaching backwards WARNING! WARNING! Risk of falling out Risk of falling out If you lean forwards out of the wheelchair you could If you lean too far backwards you could tip your fall out of it. wheelchair over.

  • Page 29: Transport

    Transport Folding the wheelchair 7 Transport 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 30: Removing And Fitting The Rear Wheels

    Compact Unfolding the wheelchair Put the wheelchair back completely on the floor and check that the seat edges on both sides are in the guide components. Fold the footrests down. 7.3 Removing and fitting the rear wheels WARNING! Risk of overturning If the removable axle of a rear wheel is not fully engaged, the wheel can become loose during use.

  • Page 31: Transporting The Occupied Wheelchair In A Vehicle

    Even when the küschall® Compact or küschall® Ultra Light wheelchair is Make sure there is sufficient free space around the properly secured and the following rules are met, injuries to passengers wheelchair and user to avoid the user making contact may occur in a collision or sudden stop.
  • Page 32 Compact WARNING! WARNING! Injury or damage may occur from wheelchair Place the wheelchair with the user forward-facing in components or accessories loosened during a collision direction of vehicle travel. or sudden stop. Apply the wheelchair parking brakes. Ensure all removable or detachable components and Activate antitipper (if installed).
  • Page 33 Transport Front side tie-down positions for belt straps Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks Attach the snap hooks to the rear frame right above the adapter plate as shown in the two figures above (see location of the Attach the front straps above the castor supporters as shown in the attachment labels).
  • Page 34 Compact IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Check the plungers are fully engaged on both sides The illustration above may differ depending on the and located in the same position of the cut-out restraint system supplier. section of the rail. Make sure that the angle between the rails and the WARNING! straps lies between 40°...
  • Page 35 Transport IMPORTANT! Apply the pelvic belt of the 3-point passenger 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°.

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    Compact 8 Maintenance weekly monthly annually Check parking brakes 8.1 Safety information Have wheelchair checked by a specialist dealer WARNING! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. This Check the tyre pressure could result in damage to wheelchair components. Your wheelchair should be checked by a specialist Check the tyre pressure, 11.3 Tyres, page 43.
  • Page 37 Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque. Therefore refer to Remove the rear wheel and release any air from the inner tube. the Service Manual küschall Compact, available on the internet at Lift one tyre wall away from the rim using a bicycle tyre lever. Do www.kueschall.com.

  • Page 38: Cleaning

    Compact 8.3 Cleaning Your wheelchair will serve you well for many years if you clean it regularly. IMPORTANT! Sand and seawater can damage the bearings and steel parts can rust if the surface is damaged. Only expose the wheelchair to sand and seawater for short periods and clean it after every trip to the beach.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 your specialist dealer immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelchair, e.g.

  • Page 40: Identifying And Repairing Faults

    Compact 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action The wheelchair does not travel Incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel Correct tyre pressure, → 11.3 Tyres, page 43 in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), → specialist dealer Spokes tightened unevenly Tighten loose spokes, →...

  • Page 41: After Use

    After Use 10 After Use 10.1 Re-use The wheelchair is suitable for re-use. The following actions should be taken: • Cleaning and disinfection, 8.3 Cleaning, page 38 and 8.4 Disinfection, page 38 in this manual. • Inspection, 8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 36 in this manual. •...

  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Compact 11 Technical data Seat depth 320 - 500 mm, in increments of 20 mm Backrest angle 82°, 86°, 90°, 94°, 98°, 102° 11.1 Dimensions and weight Knee-to-heel length 210 - 510 mm All dimension an weight specifications refer to a seat width of 400 mm,...

  • Page 43: Environmental Conditions

    Technical data 11.2 Environmental conditions Manufacturer’s address Do not expose the wheelchair to temperatures below -20 °C or above Product description 40 °C. Date of manufacture 11.3 Tyres Instruction to read the User Manual The ideal pressure depends on the tyre type: Maximum user weight Tyre Max.
  • Page 44 Küschall® distributors United Kingdom: New Zealand: Invacare Limited, Invacare New Zealand, Pencoed Technology Park, Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5AQ, PO Box 62–124, 4 Westfield Place, Mt. Wellington Switchboard Auckland, New Zealand Tel: (44) (0)1656 776 200, Fax: (44) (0)1656 776 201, Freephone: 8000 468 222, Freefax: 0800 807 788, Customer services E-mail: sales@invacare.co.nz...

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