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  • Page 1 Active wheelchair User manual...
  • Page 2 This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. © Küschall AG, Switzerland Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publica- tion are fully up-to-date at the time of going to print. As part of its ongoing improvement of products, Küschall®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Content Contents         General Driving and steering the wheelchair         Negotiating steps and kerbs Information about the User Manual         Going up and down stairs Symbols         Negotiating ramps and slopes Limitation of liability  ...
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  • Page 5: General

    General IMPORTANT 1 General Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided. 1.1 Information about the User Manual Tips and recommendations Thank you for choosing a Küschall® wheelchair. This User Manual contains important information about using NOTE the wheelchair.

  • Page 6: Copyright Protection

    General 1.4 Copyright protection 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 written consent of the manufacturer. 1.5 Warranty conditions Warranty claims against Küschall AG may only be made by the distributor and not by the wheelchair user.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety 2.2 Correct use 2 Safety The wheelchair is propelled manually and should only be used for independent or assisted transport of a disabled This section contains important safety information for the person with mobility difficulties. When used without an protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe, assistant, it should only be used by persons who are physically trouble-free use of the wheelchair.

  • Page 8: Technical Data

    Technical data 3 Technical data 3.1 Dimensions and weight Seat width (SB) Seat depth (ST) 34–42 cm 37.5 / 40 / 42.5 cm Seat height front Lower leg length (SHv) 50 cm (UL) 35-50 cm with 24‘‘ wheels Seat height rear Backrest height (RH) (SHh) 38–48 cm 30–46.5 cm...

  • Page 9: Environmental Conditions

    Küschall AG Benkenstrasse 260 The ideal pressure depends on the tyre type: 4108 Witterswil www.kuschall.com SWITZERLAND Tyre Max. pressure KÜSCHALL K-SL 2008 SB 40 cm 10/04/2009 Read User Manual Low-resistance tyre 7 bar 700 kPa 101 psi 100 kg Treaded tyre (marathon) 7.5 bar...

  • Page 10: Components And Their Function

    Components and their function Removable axle 4 Components and their function Front wheel 4.1 Overview Footrest Brake Frame Seat cushion Clothes-guard Short description The K is a rigid frame wheelchair. NOTE The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the diagram as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order.

  • Page 11: Parking Brakes

    Components and their function 4.2 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 apply the parking brakes while you are moving the wheelchair will stop suddenly.

  • Page 12: Backrest Cover

    Components and their function 4.3 Backrest cover 4.4 Antitipper You can adjust the tension of the backrest cover as required. An antitipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards. Adjusting the backrest cover Activating the antitipper Remove the backrest cushion. Push the antitipper downwards against the spring and Loosen the Velcro®...

  • Page 13: Seat Cushion

    Components and their function Fitting a safety belt Deactivating the antitipper IMPORTANT Push the antitipper downwards against the spring and Safety belts must be fitted by a specialist dealer. swivel it inwards through 90° until it engages. Remove the backrest cover and attach the Velcro® Setting the height fastener to the backrest at the required height.

  • Page 14: Set-Up

    Inbetriebnahme 5 Set-up CAUTION! Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions. (See Section 8 – Maintenance) 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 15: Using The Wheelchair

    Using the wheelchair WARNING! Risk of overturning 6 Using the wheelchair If you apply the parking brakes while you are moving the wheelchair may stop suddenly and you could fall 6.1 Safety information out of it. CAUTION! Risk of crushing There may be a very small gap between the rear CAUTION! wheel and the mudguard with the risk that you...

  • Page 16: Driving And Steering The Wheelchair

    Using the wheelchair Finding the tipping point IMPORTANT! The mudguards and armrests could become damaged. - Never sit on the mudguards or armrests when getting in and out. Apply the parking brakes. Place your feet on the ground. Hold the wheelchair and, if necessary, also hold a fixed object in the vicinity.

  • Page 17: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs

    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.
  • Page 18 Using the wheelchair Going up a step Move the wheelchair backwards until the rear wheels touch the kerb. The assistant should tilt the wheelchair using both push handles so that the front wheels lift off the ground, then pull the rear wheels over the kerb until the front wheels can be placed back on the ground.

  • Page 19: Going Up And Down Stairs

    Using the wheelchair 6.6 Going up and down stairs 6.7 Negotiating ramps and slopes WARNING! Risk of overturning WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of When negotiating stairs you could lose your balance control and overturn your wheelchair. When negotiating slopes or gradients your - Always use 2 assistants when negotiating stairs wheelchair could tip backwards, forwards or with more than one step.
  • Page 20 Using the wheelchair Going up slopes Going down slopes To go up a slope, you must create some momentum, keep up When going down slopes, it is important to control your the momentum and control the direction at the same time. direction and particularly your speed.

  • Page 21: Stability And Balance When Seated

    Using the wheelchair Point the front wheels forwards. 6.8 Stability and balance when seated (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then Some everyday activities and actions require you to lean back again.) forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. This Apply both parking brakes.
  • Page 22 Using the wheelchair Point the front wheels forwards. (To do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again.) Do not apply the parking brakes. When reaching backwards do not reach so far that you have to change your sitting position.

  • Page 23: Transport

    Transport 7 Transport 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. You could suffer serious injury in an accident. - During transport, sit in a correctly secured seat, not in the wheelchair.
  • Page 24 Transport Fitting the rear wheels Release the brakes. With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright. With the other hand, hold the spokes around the wheel hub. Press the removable axle button with your thumb and hold it down. Push the axle into the adapter sleeve up to the stop.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    Maintenance 8 Maintenance 8.1 Safety information WARNING! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. This Check tyre pressures could result in damage to wheelchair components. Check that rear wheels are seated correctly - Your wheelchair should be checked by a specialist dealer at least once a year or if it has not been used Visual check for a long period.
  • Page 26 Maintenance Checking that rear wheels are seated correctly Checking the spoke tension Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle is The spokes should not be loose or distorted. seated correctly. The wheel should not come off. Loose spokes should be tightened by a specialist dealer.
  • Page 27 Maintenance Repairing or changing tyres Spare parts Remove the rear wheel and release any air from the inner All spare parts may be obtained from a Küschall tube. specialist dealer. Lift one tyre wall away from the rim using a bicycle tyre A current list of spare parts is available on the internet at www.kueschall.com.

  • Page 28: Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 9 Troubleshooting 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. a significant change in handling.

  • Page 30: Identifying And Repairing Faults

    Troubleshooting 9.1 Identifying and repairing faults Fault Possible cause Action The wheelchair not Incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel Correct tyre pressure ( Section 3 Technical data) travelling in a straight line One or more spokes broken Replace faulty spoke(s) ( specialist dealer) Spokes tightened unevenly Tighten loose spokes ( specialist dealer) The wheelchair tips too...

  • Page 31: Adjustments And Adaptations

    Adjustments and adaptations 10.1 Adjusting the footrest 10 Adjustments and adaptations The height of the footrest can be adjusted in 1 cm steps. CAUTION! Risk due to wheelchair being incorrectly assembled or adjusted Incorrect assembly or inappropriate adjustments to the wheelchair will affect handling and therefore your safety.

  • Page 32: After Use

    After use 11 After use 11.1 Re-use The wheelchair is suitable for re-use. The following actions should be taken: Cleaning and disinfecting according to Section 8.3 Cleaning in this manual. Inspection according to Chapter 8.2 Maintenance schedule in this manual. The wheelchair should be adapted for the new user according to service documentation 0Mentor (available from the Küschall®...
  • Page 35 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 •...
  • Page 36 Küschall AG Benkenstrasse 260 CH-4108 Witterswil kueschall@invacare.com www.kueschall.com ENGLISH | 1525133 | 2009-02...

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