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Küschall® Ultra-Light 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.
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.
Ultra-Light 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.
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 –...
Footrest Frame Seat Clothes-guard Short description The küschall Ultra-Light is a folding active wheelchair with cross struts. The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the diagram as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order. 1530162-B...
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.
Ultra-Light Active brake Remove the backrest cushion A. Loosen the Velcro® tapes B 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.
Components and their functions IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! – Do not fold and unfold the wheelchair when the back – Make sure that the push handle does actually engage is hinged down. so that it does not accidentally fold down while pushing the wheelchair. 3.5 Push handles Height adjustable, angled push handles (optional) IMPORTANT!
Ultra-Light 3.6 Stabilizing bar for the back (optional) 3.7 Siderest in the frame colour, height adjustable, foldable An optional stabilizing bar is available to increase the rigidity of the backrest on wheelchairs with large back heights or widths. IMPORTANT! – Do not use the stabilizing bar to lift or push the wheelchair.
Components and their functions Tighten the screw. CAUTION! Perform the setting on both sides. This siderest does not engage into the wheelchair. – Therefore do not hold it in order to lift the wheelchair. 3.9 Side rest, infinitely height adjustable 3.8 Siderest with locking mechanism, height adjustable, foldable Removing...
Ultra-Light 3.10 Simple armrest, height-adjustable, swivelling 3.11 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 before using the wheelchair and have it set or readjusted by a specialist dealer when required.
Components and their functions Activating the antitipper Push the antitipper downwards and swivel it backwards until it engages. WARNING! Risk of tipping An activated antitipper can catch when negotiating a step or an edge. – Always deactivate the antitipper before driving over a step or kerb.
Ultra-Light 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...
Accessories 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. trains/aeroplanes, narrow passageways, narrow doors, the transit wheels can be used.
Ultra-Light 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...
Setup 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 35 . 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.
Ultra-Light 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,...
Using the wheelchair 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.
Ultra-Light 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 .
Using the wheelchair 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.
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Ultra-Light 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.
Using the wheelchair 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.
Ultra-Light 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.
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Using the wheelchair 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.
Ultra-Light 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.
Transport 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.
Ultra-Light With the other, hold the wheel through the external spoke rim WARNING! around the wheel hub. If, for some reason, it is impossible to transfer the Using your thumb, press the removable axle button A. Keep it wheelchair user to a vehicle seat, the wheelchair can be pressed and pull the wheel out of the adapter sleeve B.
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Transport 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 –...
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Ultra-Light 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).
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Transport 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°...
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Ultra-Light 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°.
Maintenance 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 42.
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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 Ultra-Light, available on the internet at Lift one tyre wall away from the rim using a bicycle tyre lever. Do www.kueschall.com.
Maintenance 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.
Ultra-Light 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.
Troubleshooting 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Correct tyre pressure, ® 11.3 Tyres, page 42 The wheelchair does not travel Incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s), ® specialist dealer Spokes tightened unevenly Tighten loose spokes, ®...
Ultra-Light 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 37 and 8.4 Disinfection, page 37 in this manual. • Inspection, 8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 35 in this manual.
Technical data 11 Technical data A Seat depth 320 - 500 mm, in increments of 20 mm B Backrest angle 82°, 86°, 90°, 94°, 98°, 102° 11.1 Dimensions and weight C Knee-to-heel length 200 - 510 mm, in increments of 10 mm All dimension an weight specifications refer to a seat width of 400 mm, D Seat height front 430 - 530 mm, in increments of 10 mm...
Ultra-Light 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:...
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