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Küschall Advance User Manual

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Küschall® Advance®
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  • Page 1 Küschall® Advance® 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 Luggage carrier ......20 Air pump ....... . 20 Passive illumination .
  • Page 4 11.1 Dimensions and weight ..... . 38 11.2 Environmental conditions ....39 11.3 Tyres.

  • 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: Intended Use

    Advance® 1.6 Copyright protection costs arising from the rectification of defects such as freight and travel expenses, labour costs, fees etc. This User Manual is protected by copyright. It may not be reprinted or copied or transferred to third parties in part or in full without the prior The term of the warranty is 24 months.

  • 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 –...

  • Page 8: Safety Devices

    Advance® The functions of the safety devices are described in chapter 3 CAUTION! Components and their functions, page 9 . Risk of getting fingers caught There is always a risk of getting, e.g. fingers or arms, caught in the moving parts of the wheelchair.

  • Page 9: Components And Their Functions

    Frame Seat / Cushion Clothes-guard Short description The küschall Advance® is a rigid frame wheelchair with folding backrest. The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the diagram as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order.

  • Page 10: Parking Brakes

    Advance® 3.2 Parking brakes Performance 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,...

  • Page 11: Quick Release Frame (Optional)

    Components and their functions Pull brake Removing the quick release frame Open the quick release levers A on both sides by pushing them forwards. Turn back the open quick release levers by 180° on both sides so the frame tubes B are unlocked by the pins C . Pull out both frame tubes B to the front.

  • Page 12: Push Handles

    Advance® To fold down the push handles, hold the wheelchair with one hand. WARNING! Grip the push handle with the other and using your thumb activate Danger of severe injury the release (1) that is concealed under the plastic. Closing the quick release lever in the direction of At the same time pull the push handle backwards (2) and fold it movement does not guarantee mechanical locking.

  • Page 13: Side Rest, Infinitely Height Adjustable

    Components and their functions 3.5 Side rest, infinitely height adjustable Adjusting the height Loosen the screw B of the retaining plate A. Move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach the desired height. Tighten the screw B. Perform the setting on both sides. 3.6 Simple armrest, height-adjustable, swivelling Removing Pull the side rest by the arm cushion out of the holder.

  • Page 14: Mudguard

    Advance® 3.7 Mudguard In order to prevent dirt from the wheels spraying upwards, a removable mudguard can be fitted. The position of the mudguard can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried out by the specialist dealer. Folding in Raise the clothes-guard at the front and swivel it inwards in front of the backrest.

  • Page 15: Backrest

    Components and their functions 3.10 Backrest Backrest angle Backrest cover The angle of the backrest can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried out by the specialist dealer. You can adjust the tension of the backrest cover as required. Backrest bar Adjusting the backrest cover WARNING! Risk of accidents...

  • Page 16: Vario-Ax

    Advance® Activating the antitipper Push the antitipper downwards against the spring and swivel it backwards through 90° until it engages. WARNING! Risk of tipping An activated antitipper can catch when negotiating a Adjusting wheel camber of the Vario-Ax step or an edge.

  • Page 17: Seat Cushion

    Components and their functions 3.13 Seat cushion A suitable cushion is needed to provide an even pressure distribution on the seat. Use an antislip underlay or Velcro® fastening tapes to avoid slipping of the seat cushion. 3.14 Seat position Tipping stability The seat position and thus the tipping stability of your wheelchair can be altered stepless.

  • Page 18: Accessories

    Advance® 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...

  • Page 19: Transit Wheels

    Accessories 4.2 Transit wheels Tilt the wheelchair until the rear wheel on the opposite side rises off the floor. If your wheelchair is too wide for certain applications, e.g. trains/aeroplanes, narrow passageways, narrow doors, the transit Prior to removing the rear wheels, the distance between the wheels can be used.

  • Page 20: Luggage Carrier

    Advance® 4.3 Luggage carrier 4.5 Passive illumination Your wheelchair can be fitted with a luggage carrier. When not in use, You can attach reflectors to the rear wheels. the luggage carrier can be folded up. WARNING! Risk of tipping Weight on the carrier changes the tipping behaviour of the wheelchair.

  • Page 21: Setup

    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 32. 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 22: Using The Wheelchair

    Advance® 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,...

  • Page 23: Getting In And Out Of The Wheelchair

    Using the wheelchair 6.3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair 6.4 Driving and steering the wheelchair You drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. WARNING! Before driving without an assistant you must find your wheelchair’s Risk of overturning tipping point.

  • Page 24: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs

    Advance® 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 25 Using the wheelchair With an assistant Going up a step 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. –...

  • Page 26: Going Up And Down Stairs

    Advance® 6.6 Going up and down stairs WARNING! Risk of tipping WARNING! When going down a step without an assistant you Risk of overturning could tip over backwards if you cannot control your When negotiating stairs you could lose your balance wheelchair.

  • Page 27: Negotiating Ramps And Slopes

    Using the wheelchair 6.7 Negotiating ramps and slopes Going up slopes To go up a slope, you must create some momentum, keep up the WARNING! momentum and control the direction at the same time. Risk due to wheelchair being out of control When negotiating slopes or gradients your wheelchair could tip backwards, forwards or sideways.

  • Page 28: Stability And Balance When Seated

    Advance® Going down slopes Leaning forwards When going down slopes, it is important to control your direction and WARNING! particularly your speed. Risk of falling out If you lean forwards out of the wheelchair you could fall out of it.
  • Page 29 Using the wheelchair Reaching backwards WARNING! Risk of falling out If you lean too far backwards you could tip your wheelchair over. – Do not lean out over the backrest. – Use an antitipper device. Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) Do not apply the parking brakes.

  • Page 30: Transport

    Advance® 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 7 Transport The wheelchair has a rigid frame. Nevertheless, the backrest can be folded forwards and fixed there. 7.1 Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury if wheelchair is not secured during transport Your wheelchair is not designed for passenger transport in vehicles.

  • Page 31: Removing And Fitting The Rear Wheels

    Transport 7.3 Removing and fitting the rear wheels Fitting the rear wheels Release the brakes. WARNING! With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright. Risk of overturning With the other, hold the wheel through the external spoke rim If the removable axle of a rear wheel is not fully around the wheel hub.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Advance® 8 Maintenance weekly monthly annually Check bolts 8.1 Safety information Check spokes WARNING! Check parking brakes Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. This Have wheelchair checked could result in damage to wheelchair components. by a specialist dealer – Your wheelchair should be checked by a specialist...
  • Page 33 Repairing or changing an inner tube Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque. Therefore refer to the Service Manual küschall Advance®, available on the internet at Remove the rear wheel and release any air from the inner tube. www.kueschall.com.

  • Page 34: Cleaning

    Advance® 8.4 Disinfection round to ensure that the inner tube is not trapped between the tyre and the rim. The wheelchair may be disinfected by spraying or wiping with tested, Inflate the tyre to the maximum operating pressure. Check that approved disinfectants.

  • Page 35: After Use

    After Use 9 After Use 9.1 Re-use The wheelchair is suitable for re-use. The following actions should be taken: • Cleaning and disinfection, 8.3 Cleaning, page 34 and 8.4 Disinfection, page 34 in this manual. • Inspection, 8.2 Maintenance Schedule, page 32 in this manual. •...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Advance® 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 37: Identifying And Repairing Faults

    Troubleshooting 10.2 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action Correct tyre pressure, ® 11.3 Tyres, page 39 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, ®...

  • Page 38: Technical Data

    Advance® 11 Technical data A Seat depth 360 - 520 mm, in increments of 20 mm B Backrest angle 78°, 82°, 86°, 90°, 94° 11.1 Dimensions and weight C Knee-to-heel length 220 - 520 mm, stepless adjustable All dimension an weight specifications refer to a seat width of 400 mm,...

  • Page 39: 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 40 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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