Küschall Compact Manuale utente

User manual

Active wheelchair

küschall®)is)a)registered)trademark.

Every eort has been made to ensure that the contents of this

publication are fully up-to-date at the time of going to print. As

part of its ongoing improvement of products, Küschall® AG re-

serves the right to modify existing models at any time. Küschall®

dealers will be notied of any such modications. Any use of

this publication, or of parts thereof, as well as any reproduction

of images, must have the written consent of Küschall® AG.

This product complies with Directive 93/42/

EEC concerning medical devices.

!Compact Contents

Contents

1!General 5!

1.1!Information about the User Manual 5!

1.2!Symbols 5!

1.3!Guarantee 5!

1.4!Service life 6!

1.5!Copyright protection 6!

2!Safety 7!

2.1!Safety information 7!

2.2!Correct use 7!

2.3!Safety devices 8!

3!Technical data 9!

3.1!Dimensions and weight 9!

3.2!Environmental conditions 10!

3.3!Tyre pressure 10!

3.4!Identification label 10!

4!Components and their function 11!

4.1!Overview 11!

4.2!Parking brakes 12!

4.3!Backrest cover 13!

4.4!Hingedown back (optional) 14!

4.5!Push handles 14!

4.6!Stabilising bar for the back (optional) 15!

4.7!Sides 16!

4.8!Antitipper 18!

4.9!Swivelling leg rests 19!

4.10!Seat cushion 20!

4.11!Accessories 20!

5!Set-up 23!

6!Using the wheelchair 24!

6.1!Safety information 24!

6.2!Braking during use 24!

6.3!Getting in and out of the wheelchair 25!

6.4!Driving and steering the wheelchair 26!

6.5!Negotiating steps and kerbs 27!

6.6!Going up and down stairs 28!

6.7!Negotiating ramps and slopes 29!

6.8!Stability and balance when seated 31!

7!Transport 33!

7.1!Safety information 33!

7.2!Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 33!

7.3!Removing and fitting the rear wheels 35!

8!Maintenance 37!

8.1!Maintenance schedule 37!

8.2!Cleaning 39!

8.3!Disinfection 39!

9!Troubleshooting 40!

9.1!Identifying and repairing faults 41!

10!After use 42!

10.1!Re-use 42!

10.2!Disposal 42!

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!Compact General

1General

1.1 Information about the User Manual

Thank you for choosing a Küschall® wheelchair.

This User Manual contains important information about using

the wheelchair. In order to ensure safety when using your

wheelchair, read the User Manual carefully and follow the

safety information.

The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the

descriptions and diagrams given here due to the wide range

of models available.

1.2 Symbols

Warnings

In this User Manual warnings are indicated by symbols. The

warning symbols are accompanied by a heading that

indicates the severity of the danger.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in

serious injury or death if it is not avoided.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in

minor or slight injury if it is not avoided.

IMPORTANT

Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in

damage to property if it is not avoided.

Tips and recommendations

Gives useful tips, recommendations and information

for efficient, trouble-free use.

1.3 Guarantee

General conditions

Küschall AG guarantees that their wheelchairs are free from

defects and are fully functional. The guarantee covers all

faults and defects which are verifiably attributable to faulty

construction, substandard materials or poor workmanship.

Guarantee claims against Küschall AG may only be made by

the distributor and not by the wheelchair user.

Limitation of liability

The guarantee does not cover normal wear and tear, the

consequences of improper handling or damage, poor

maintenance and incorrect assembly or commissioning by

the purchaser or a third person or faults which are

attributable to circumstances beyond our control. The

guarantee is voided if modifications are made to the

wheelchair which were not authorised and not performed by

the specialist dealer or if inappropriate spare parts are used.

The Küschall AG warranty does not cover consequential costs

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arising from the rectification of defects such as freight and

travel expenses, labour costs, fees etc.

Term of the guarantee

The term of the guarantee is 24 months. The frame is

guaranteed for 5 years. Wearing parts are not covered by the

guarantee.

1.4 Service life

We estimate that the Küschall® wheelchair has a service life

span of five years. It is difficult to state the exact length of the

service life of our products, and the length stated is an

estimated average life span based on normal use.

The life span may be considerably longer if the wheelchair is

used to a limited extent, and if it is used with care, maintained

and handled properly. The life span may be shorter if the

wheelchair is subjected to extreme use.

1.5 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.

!Compact Safety

2Safety

This section contains important safety information for the

protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe,

trouble-free use of the wheelchair.

2.1 Safety information

WARNING! Risk due to driving style being

unsuitable for the conditions

There is a risk of skidding on wet ground, gravel or

uneven terrain.

Always adjust your speed and driving style to the

conditions (weather, surface, individual ability, etc.).

WARNING! Risk of injury

In a collision you could sustain injury to parts of your

body that extend beyond the wheelchair (e.g. feet or

hands).

- Avoid an unbraked collision

- Never drive into an object head-on

- Drive carefully through narrow passages.

WARNING! Risk due to wheelchair being out of

control

At high speed you could lose control of your

wheelchair and overturn.

- Never exceed a speed of 7 km/h.

- Avoid collisions in general.

CAUTION! Risk of burning

The wheelchair components can heat up when

exposed to strong sunlight.

CAUTION! 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.

- Make sure when activating the folding or insertion

mechanisms of moving parts, such as the

removable axle of the rear wheel, folding backrest

or antitipper, that nothing becomes caught.

2.2 Correct use

The wheelchair is propelled manually and should only be

used for independent or assisted transport of a disabled

person with mobility difficulties. When used without an

assistant, it should only be used by persons who are physically

able to use the wheelchair safely (e.g. to propel themselves,

steer, brake). The wheelchair should only be used indoors and

on level ground and accessible terrain.

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WARNING!

Any other or incorrect use of the wheelchair could

lead to hazardous situations.

2.3 Safety devices

WARNING! Risk of accidents

Safety devices that are incorrectly set or no longer

working (brakes, antitipper) can cause accidents.

- Always check that the safety devices are working

before you use the wheelchair and have them

checked regularly by the specialist dealer.

The functions of the safety devices are described in Section 4

– Components and their function.

The wheelchair has been tested in accordance with EN 12183.

It includes a test for flammability.

!Compact Technical data

3Technical data

3.1 Dimensions and weight

Seat width (SB)

280–500 mm

Seat depth (ST)

320-500 mm

Seat height front

(SHv) 430–530 mm

Seat height rear

(SHh) 390–500 mm

Lower leg length

(UL) 200-500 mm

Backrest height (RH)

300–510 mm

Total width (GB) 1)

450-670mm

Backrest angle (RW)

82°–102°

Weight 2)

11 kg

Maximum user

weight 3)

100-130 kg

Total width = seat width + 170 mm (standard configuration)

Lightest configuration with SW 40 and SD 40, may vary

Dependent on SW; see the identification plate on your

wheelchair

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3.2 Environmental conditions

Do not expose the wheelchair to temperatures below -20°C or

above 40°C.

3.3 Tyre pressure

The ideal pressure depends on the tyre type:

Tyre Max. pressure

Low-resistance tyre 7 bar 700 kPa 101 psi

Treaded tyre (marathon) 7.5 bar 750 kPa 108 psi

Slick tyres (speed run) 10 bar 1000 kPa 145 psi

Mountain bike tyre 4 bar 400 kPa 58 psi

3.4 Identification label

The identification label is attached to the frame of your

wheelchair and gives the following information:

!Manufacturer’s address

"Product description

#Date of manufacture

$Instruction to read the User Manual

%Maximum user weight

&Instruction that this wheelchair is not designed for

passenger transport in vehicles

'Serial number

(Warning that this is an active wheelchair and can tip

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