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Kuschall K-series User Manual

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Küschall K-Series
EN Active wheelchair
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Küschall K-Series 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 Passive illumination ......17 Luggage carrier ......18 Transit wheels .
  • Page 4 11 Technical data ....... . . 42 11.1 Dimensions and weight ..... . 42 11.2 Environmental conditions .

  • 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

    K-Series 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 / Cushion Clothes-guard Short description The küschall K-Series 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 9: Parking Brakes

    Components and their functions 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, 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

    K-Series 3.3 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...

  • Page 11: Push Handles

    Components and their functions 3.4 Push handles IMPORTANT! Make sure that the push handle does actually engage IMPORTANT! so that it does not accidentally fold down while Always check the push handles before using the pushing the wheelchair. wheelchair, as to whether the hand grips are secure, cannot be turned and cannot be pulled off.

  • Page 12: Side Rest, Infinitely Height Adjustable

    K-Series 3.5 Side rest, infinitely height adjustable 3.6 Simple armrest, height-adjustable, swivelling Removing Removing Pull the side rest by the arm cushion out of the holder. Raise the armrest and pull it upwards out of the holder. To adjust how easy or difficult it is to pull the side rest out of the...

  • Page 13: Mudguard

    Components and their functions 3.7 Mudguard 3.8 Clothes-guard In order to prevent dirt from the wheels spraying upwards, a removable A clothes-guard can be fitted to protect your clothes. Before folding the mudguard can be fitted. The position of the mudguard can be adjusted. back of the wheelchair, the clothes-guard must first be folded inwards The adjustment must be carried out by the specialist dealer.

  • Page 14: Footrest

    K-Series 3.9 Footrest WARNING! Risk of overturning The height of the footrest can be adjusted. The adjustment must be On uneven or soft ground, the antitipper can sink into carried out by the specialist dealer. potholes or directly into the ground, thereby curtailing or eliminating its safety function.

  • Page 15: Vario-Ax

    Components and their functions 3.11 Vario-Ax 3.12 Rear wheel extension Your wheelchair can be fitted with a Vario-Ax. The Vario-Ax makes it Your wheelchair can be fitted with a rear wheel extension. The rear possible to change the wheel camber. wheel extension makes it possible to alter the position of the rear wheel and thus the tipping stability of the wheelchair.

  • Page 16: Seat Position

    K-Series 3.14 Seat position Tipping stability The seat position and thus the tipping stability of your wheelchair can be altered. The adjustment must be carried out by the specialist dealer. Seat height front The front seat height can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried out by the specialist dealer.

  • 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: Luggage Carrier

    K-Series 4.4 Luggage carrier WARNING! When using transit wheels, the parking brakes no Your wheelchair can be fitted with a luggage carrier. When not in use, longer have any effect and you cannot control your the luggage carrier can be folded up.
  • Page 19 Accessories Remove the rear wheel, → 7.3 Removing and fitting the rear wheels, page 30. Repeat the process on the other side. Switching from transit wheels to rear wheels Move the wheelchair to a stable object, which you can use for support and hold onto it firmly with one hand.

  • Page 20: Setup

    K-Series 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

    K-Series 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 23: Negotiating Steps And Kerbs

    Using the wheelchair 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 24 K-Series 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. Always use a tipper aid when going up steps or kerbs.

  • Page 25: Going Up And Down Stairs

    Using the wheelchair 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 26: Negotiating Ramps And Slopes

    K-Series 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 27: Stability And Balance When Seated

    Using the wheelchair 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. Never bend too far forwards and do not shift forwards in your seat to reach an object.
  • Page 28 K-Series 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.)

  • Page 29: Transport

    Transport 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

    7.4 Transporting the occupied wheelchair in a vehicle Even when the küschall® K-Series wheelchair is properly secured and the following rules are met, injuries to passengers may occur in a collision or sudden stop. Therefore Küschall strongly recommends transferring the wheelchair user to the vehicle seat with the seatbelt on.
  • Page 31 Transport WARNING! WARNING! If, for some reason, it is impossible to transfer the Injury or damage may occur from wheelchair wheelchair user to a vehicle seat, the wheelchair can be components or accessories loosened during a collision used as a seat in a vehicle if the following procedures or sudden stop.
  • Page 32 K-Series Front side tie-down positions for belt straps WARNING! Place the wheelchair with the user forward-facing in direction of vehicle travel. Apply the wheelchair parking brakes. Activate antitipper (if installed). The wheelchair tie-down positions where the restraint system straps must be placed are marked with snap hook symbols (see following figures and section 1.2 Symbols, page 5 ).
  • Page 33 Transport Rear side tie-down positions for snap hooks IMPORTANT! Make sure that the snap hooks are covered with slip resistant material to avoid laterally slipping on the axle. IMPORTANT! Check the plungers are fully engaged on both sides and located in the same position of the cut-out section of the rail.
  • Page 34 K-Series Fastening the 3-point passenger restraint system WARNING! Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system fits as tightly across the user's body as possible without discomfort and no part is twisted. Ensure the 3-point passenger restraint system is not held away from the user's body by parts of the wheelchair such as armrests or wheels etc.
  • 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

    K-Series 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 37 Repairing or changing an inner tube Tighten any loose bolts with the suitable torque. Therefore refer to the Service Manual küschall K-Series, available on the internet at Remove the rear wheel and release any air from the inner tube. www.kueschall.com.

  • Page 38: Cleaning

    K-Series 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 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

    K-Series 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

    K-Series 11 Technical data Seat depth 375 - 525 mm, in increments of 25 mm Backrest angle 74°, 78°, 82°, 86°, 90° 11.1 Dimensions and weight Knee-to-heel length 290 - 480 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 Invacare Australia Pty Ltd, ABN 45 074 676 378, PO Box 5002, 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks, NSW 2151, Australia Freephone: 1800 069 042, Fax: 02 8839 5353, E-mail: sales@invacare.com.au Web: www.invacare.com.au Küschall AG, Benkenstrasse 260, CH-4108 Witterswil, www.kuschall.com 1544595-B 2013-0 -0 *1544595B*...

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