Küschall CHAMPION User manual

User manual
english

01
Table of contents
1General ................................................................................3
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................3
1.2 Warning and instruction signs...............................................3
1.3 Description of wheelchair........................................................3
1.4 Use as per specifications ..........................................................3
1.5 Before using the wheelchair...................................................3
2Using the wheelchair..........................................................4
2.1 Sitting down / getting up ........................................................4
2.2 Driving and steering the wheelchair...................................4
2.3 Driving over stairs and steps ..................................................5
2.4 Driving on ramps and slopes..................................................7
2.5 Stability and balance when sitting in the chair ...............8
2.6 Drum brake....................................................................................9
2.7 Parking brakes............................................................................10
3Transporting the wheelchair .......................................... 12
3.1 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair .............................12
3.2 Removing and installing the rear wheels ........................13
4Adjustments and options................................................ 14
4.1 14
4.2 Adjusting the parking brakes...............................................14
4.3 Adjusting the tension of the backrest cover ..................14
4.4 Height adjustable push handles .........................................15
4.5 Armrest .........................................................................................15
4.6 Fixing strap ..................................................................................16
4.7 Transit wheels.............................................................................16
4.8 Antitipper.....................................................................................17
4.9 Tipper aid .....................................................................................18
4.10 Cane holder.................................................................................18
4.11 Security belt ................................................................................19
4.12 Passive lighting ..........................................................................19
4.13 Air pump...................................................................................... 19
5Service...............................................................................20
5.1 Cleaning....................................................................................... 20
5.2 Maintenance .............................................................................. 20
5.3 Service life and disposal ........................................................ 22
5.4 Detecting and repairing defects ........................................ 23
5.5 Technical data............................................................................ 24
5.6 Warranty conditions................................................................ 25
6Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer .......26
6.1 Adjusting the footrest ............................................................ 26
6.2 Positioning the rear wheel.................................................... 27
6.3 Aligning the front wheel ....................................................... 29
6.4 Adjusting the backrest........................................................... 29
6.5 Adjusting the height of the armrest ................................. 30
6.6 Moving the clothing guard to another position .......... 31
6.7 Moving the tire cover to another position ..................... 31

2 0
Figure 1
 Rear wheel
 Seat
 Front frame
 Footplate
 Front wheel
 Adapter plate
 Lateral support
 Push handles
 Backrest

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1General
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a 0wheelchair.
With the 0Champion you have purchased a top-
quality product. In order to make optimum use of its
functionalities and learn about its safety requirements, please
read these operating instructions carefully and follow the safety
instructions.
1.2 Warning and instruction signs
The following signs and abbreviations are used in these
operating instructions:
Warning sign containing important information to
prevent injuries and material damage.
Useful information for user
Required tool: Hexagon socket wrench 3mm
Required tool:Wrench 8mm
Required tool: Screw driver
Some drawings in this manual are allegorized.Your wheelchair
model may differ from the pictured one.
1.3 Description of wheelchair
The wheelchair consists of a frame (lateral support and front
frame ) to which the seat and the backrest are fixed.A
folding mechanism connects the left and right lateral supports
and allows folding of the wheelchair.The two rear wheels are
connected to the lateral support via an adapter plate . The
front wheels and the footrest are fixed to the front frame.
(See Figure 1)
1.4 Use as per specifications
The wheelchair is driven manually and is used for independent
or guided locomotion of gait-impaired persons (e.g. hemiplegia,
paraplegia, tetraplegia, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury,
etc.).The wheelchair may only be used without a guide by
persons who are physically competent to handle the wheelchair
(eg.driving, steering and braking).The wheelchair is designed
for in- and outdoor use on level ground and paved terrain.
1.5 Before using the wheelchair
Before using the wheelchair for the first time, please read
Chapter 2 - Using the wheelchair carefully and follow the
safety instructions.
For security reasons it is essential that you check the function-
ality of your wheelchair daily. Pay special attention on the
following parts: Wheels, backrest, antitipper, pushhandles, quick
release fork. Normally, your authorized dealer will unpack and
unfold the wheelchair if necessary for you.If you receive your
wheelchair unfolded, please read Chapter 3.1 - Folding and
unfolding the wheelchair.

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2Using the wheelchair
Always adjust the clothes you wear and your driving
behaviour to the conditions (weather, road conditions,
individual skills etc.).
Please note that the risk of sliding is higher if the ground
is wet, on gravel roads and on rough ground.
2.1 Sitting down / getting up
When getting in or out of the wheelchair, do not stand on
the footrests. Danger of tipping!
You should only get on/off the wheelchair if you are
physically competant. Please consult your physician or
therapist.
Do not sit on the clothing guard, the tire cover or the
armrest when getting on/off the wheelchair. They might
bend or break. Danger of injury!
The method you use to transfer in and out of your wheelchair
will depend on your own capabilities. Generally, the procedure is
as follows:
Pull the parking brake
Hold on to the wheelchair and, if necessary, to a stable object
nearby.
2.2 Driving and steering the wheelchair
Finding the tipping point
The tipping point of the wheelchair depends on the adjustment
of the seat position.The correct seat position is adjusted
depending on parameters such as the weight of the user, the
type of handicap and the driver's driving skills.The seat position
which is adjusted upon delivery corresponds to the information
indicated in your order.
Figure 2
To find the tipping point of your wheelchair, proceed as follows
(see Figure 2):
When determining the tipping point, an aide must always
stand directly behind the wheelchair in order to catch it in
case it tips.
To ensure that you are in control of your wheelchair at
any given point, you should not exceed a speed of 7km/h.
(4Mph)

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Loosen the brakes
Sitting in the wheelchair, move forwards briefly, hold both
hand rims tightly and pull back with a slight swing.
By shifting your weight slightly and applying a counter-force
to the hand rims,the tipping point can be determined.
To avoid the wheelchair tipping backward, we recommend that
the wheelchair should be equipped with an antitipper (see
Chapter 4).
Please note that a heavy backpack fixed to the backrest can
affect the tipping behaviour of the wheelchair.
2.3 Driving over stairs and steps
Always be very careful and move slowly when driving
over curbstones, stairs or other steps.
Do not try to drive over steps which have a height of more
than 25 cm.
Only drive on stairs with more than one step if an aide is
behind the wheelchair.
With an aide
Figure 3
Driving down a step
Drive to the edge of the step, make sure that the wheelchair
is in a straight position.
Hold on to the two push handles, on the rear of the
wheelchair, put one foot to the bottom part of the frame and
tilt the wheelchair backward so that the front wheels leave
the ground.
Hold the wheelchair in this position and push it down the
step slowly.The wheelchair driver can support you by using
the hand rims.

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Tilt the wheelchair forward until the front wheels have
ground contact again.
Driving up a step
Move the wheelchair backward until the rear wheels hit the
edge of the step.
Pull back both push handles, tilt the wheelchair until the
front wheels leave the ground and pull the rear wheels over
the edge.
Move the wheelchair until you can safely tilt the wheelchair
forward.
Without an aide
If you want to drive down a step without a guide, you
must have perfect control over your wheelchair and must
be able to balance it on the rear wheels. (see Finding the
Tipping Point in Chapter2.2).
Figure 4
Driving down a step
Drive to the edge of the step, make sure that the wheelchair
is in a straight position.
Lift up the front wheels from the floor by shifting your body
weight and keep your balance.
Now let the two rear wheels roll down over the edge.Make
sure to hold the hand rims tightly.
Tilt forward the wheelchair until the front wheels have
ground contact again.
Driving up a step
Drive the wheelchair backward until the rear wheels hit the
edge of the step.

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Lift up the front wheels from the floor by shifting your body
weight and keep your balance.
Now let the two rear wheels roll up over the edge. Make sure
to hold the hand rims tight.
Move the wheelchair until you can tilt the wheelchair
forward safely.
Lower the front wheels again.
2.4 Driving on ramps and slopes
Only drive on long slopes if a guide is behind the
wheelchair.
Do not drive on steep or lateral slopes (max. assending
grade 7°). Danger of tipping!
Avoid abrupt changes of direction when driving on
slopes. Danger of tipping!
Never pull the parking brakes when the wheelchair is in
motion. Danger of tipping!
Driving uphill
To drive uphill you must set the wheelchair in motion and
maintain the motion in order to be able to control the direction.
Figure 5
Lean forward and drive the wheelchair by pushing the hand
rims quickly and powerfully.
Downhill
When driving downhill direction and, above all, speed must be
controlled.

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Figure 6
Lean back and let the hand rims slip through your hands
carefully.You should be able to stop the wheelchair at any
time by holding the hand rims.
Please note that, the hand rims can heat if you brake for longer
periods of time by hand. This applies especially to MaxGrepp
and Supergripp handrims
2.5 Stability and balance when sitting in the
chair
For many every day life activities you will have to bend out of
the wheelchair, forwards, to the side or backwards.This has a
great influence on the stability of the wheelchair. In order to
keep your balance at any time, please observe the following:
Leaning forward
Figure 7
Align the front wheels to the front. (To do this,move the
wheelchair slightly forward and then back again.)
Apply both parking brakes.
When leaning forward, make sure that your abdomen
remains above the front wheels.

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Do not lean forward too much. You might fall out of the
wheelchair!
Do not slide forward in your seat to reach out for remote
objects. You might fall out of the wheelchair!
Do not try to bend your abdomen forward between your
legs in order to pick up something from the floor.
Leaning backward
Figure 8
Align the front wheels to the front. (To do this,move the
wheelchair forward a bit and then back again.)
Do not apply the parking brakes.
Reach out backward only as much as possible without
leaving your sitting position.
Do not lean over the backrest. You might tip backward.
2.6 Drum brake
Figure 9
If your wheelchair is equipped with a drum brake, a guide can
decelerate the wheelchair.The drum brake can also be used as a
parking brake.
Braking
Pull back the braking lever at the push-handle.
Locking the brake
Pull the braking lever firmly until the securing lever engages
Release the braking lever. Now, the brake is locked.
Releasing the brake
Pull the braking lever and push the small securing lever on
the underside of the braking lever until it is disengaged
Release the braking lever. Now, the brake is released.

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2.7 Parking brakes
If your wheelchair is not equipped with a drum brake,
deceleration is effected manually by applying force on the hand
rims of the rear wheels.The parking brakes are used only for
keeping the wheelchair in place when standing and to prevent
it from rolling away.The correct function of the parking brakes is
ensured only if sufficient air is in the tire.(see Chapter 5.2 -
Maintenance)
Never apply the parking brakes when the wheelchair is in
motion - Danger of tipping!
For adjusting the parking brakes please see chapter 4.
Standard brake
Figure 10
Applying the brake
Push the brake lever forward until it reaches the stopper.
Releasing the brake
Pull the braking lever back.
Performance brake
Figure 11
Applying the brake
Push the brake lever forward until it reaches the stopper.
Releasing the brake
Pull the braking lever back.

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Active brake
Figure 12
Applying the brake
Pull the braking lever forward (beside or between your legs)
until it reaches the stopper.
Releasing the brake
Push the braking lever back (beside or between your legs).
Stoplock brake
Figure 13
Applying the brake
Fold the red lever at the hub forward.
Releasing the brake
Fold the red lever at the hub back.

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3Transporting the wheelchair
Your wheelchair is not suitable for use in vehicles. Do not
sit on the wheelchair during a transport, use a properly
secured seat.
3.1 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair
Folding the wheelchair
Figure 14
Remove the seat cushion
Pull the pull-strap on the back of the wheelchair up and back
(1.).The shears of the folding mechanism under the seat
folds up, the backrest folds forward.
With both hands,pull the seat cover and the backrest cover
upwards (2.).The wheelchair folds up completely.
Unfolding the wheelchair
Figure 15
Pull the cord on the front under the seat cover until the
ratchet engages completely (1a.)
or
push forward the shears until the ratchet engages
completely by pressing the palm or the back of your hand
against the projecting part of the shears (1b.)
Pull up the backrest at the push-handles until the ratchet
bolts engage in the lateral supports (2.)

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3.2 Removing and installing the rear wheels
To reduce the size of your wheelchair, you can remove the rear
wheels.
Figure 1
Removing the rear wheels
Release the brakes.
With one hand,hold the wheelchair in an upright position.
With the other hand,hold the wheel at the spokes around
the wheel hub (see Figure 1).
Press the axle knob with your thumb and pull the wheel
out of the adapter sleeve .
Installing the rear wheels
Release the brakes.
With one hand,hold the wheelchair in an upright position.
With the other hand,hold the wheel at the spokes around
the wheel hub (see Figure 1).
Press the axle knob with your thumb, keep it pressed.
Now insert the axle in the adapter sleeve of the axle tube
until it comes to a rest.
Release the axle knob. Now, the wheel fits tightly.
After installing a wheel, always make sure that the
removable axles are engaged completely. The head must
be extended completely. Check by pulling the wheels
outwards.

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4Adjustments and options
Ensure that when making any adjustments between the
rear wheel and the clothing guard that there is sufficient
room to avoid contusions/finger traps.
4.1 Adjusting the parking brakes
The parking brakes must be readjusted after adjusting the
position of the rear wheels.
Figure 16
Make sure that sufficient air is in the tyres. (see Chapter 5.2 -
Maintenance).
Loosen the hexagon socket bolt at the brake holder (hex.
socket wrench 5mm), and move the brake to the required
position.
With the brake applied, the brake shoe should not sink into the
tyre more than 4 mm.
Tighten the hexagon socket bolt at the brake holder again.
The function of the parking brakes is only ensured if
sufficient air is in the tyre. (see Chapter 5.2 - Maintenance)
4.2 Adjusting the tension of the backrest cover
If your wheelchair is equipped with a backrest cover with
adjustable tension, you can adjust the tension of the backrest
cover to your individual requirements.
Figure 17
Remove the backrest cushion.
Loosen the Velcro® straps on the rear side of the seat cover
by simply pulling them off.
Tighten or loosen the straps, as required, and fix them again.
Do not tighten the topmost strap too much, otherwise
folding the wheelchair becomes difficult.

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Adjusting the backrest, see Chapter 6
4.3 Height adjustable push handles
The stepless height adjustable push handles allow pushing the
wheelchair in a comfortable position.To ensure a maximum
shoulder room for the wheelchair driver, the push handles are
inclined backward.
Figure 18
Adjusting the height of the push-handles:
Loosen the locking bolt 
Move the handle to the required position
Tighten the locking bolt again.
4.4 Armrest
Figure 19
You can swing the armrest away or remove it completely:
Lift up the armrest slightly (on rear side) and swing it aside or
pull it out completely.

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4.5 Fixing strap
Figure 20
The fixing strap is used for fixing the wheelchair when folded.
This way the wheelchair is unable to unfold unintentionally
during transportation, for example.
Wrap the fixing strap around the frame and fix it using the
Velcro lock.
You can use the loop of the fixing strap for carrying the
wheelchair.
Before unfolding the wheelchair, loosen the fixing strap again
and fix it at the seat.
4.6 Transit wheels
If your wheelchair is too wide for certain applications (e.g. when
travelling by train or airplane, or when driving in narrow aisles or
through narrow doors),you can use the transit wheels.
Figure 21
Change-over to transit wheels
Move the transit wheels to their working position, by
pushing the pin inward until you can pull down the tube.
Push in the second pin, too, and pull the tube further down
until the pin engages in the recess.
Check if the transit wheels are adjusted to the correct height. The
distance to the floor must not exceed 2 cm.
Move the wheelchair to an object which gives you a firm
hold

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Hold on to the object with one hand and incline the
wheelchair until the rear wheel on the opposite side leaves
the floor
Push your thumb on the head of the removable axle and pull
the rear wheel out of the adapter sleeve.
Lower the wheelchair again.Now it rests on the transit
wheels on one side.
Repeat the procedure for the other side.
Warning: Now, the parking brakes are no longer effective!
Change-over from transit wheels to rear wheels
Move the wheelchair to an object which gives you a firm
hold
Hold on to the object with one hand and incline the
wheelchair until the transit wheel on the opposite side
leaves the floor
Reinstall the rear wheel with the removable axle (also refer to
Chapter 3.2 - Installing the rear wheels)
After installing the wheels, always make sure that the
removable axles are engaged completely.
4.7 Antitipper
The Antitipper device prevents the wheel chair from tipping
backward.
Figure 22
Activating the Antitipper
With your foot, press the Antitipper shackle downward and
outside at the same time until it engages.
In any case deactivate the Antitipper device before
driving over a curbstone or a step. Danger of tipping!
Deactivating the Antitipper
Slightly press the Antitipper shackle down and inside.The
device will swing away upward.

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4.8 Tipper aid
The tipper aid facilitates tipping the wheelchair for the guide
when crossing a step, for example.
Figure 23
Hold the wheelchair by the push-handles
With one foot,step on the tipper aid and hold the wheelchair
tipped until you have passed the obstacle.
The tipper aid must not project backward over the outer
diameter of the rear wheel. Danger of tipping!
4.9 Cane holder
Figure 24
Put the cane in the holder
Secure the cane at the push handle using the Velcro strap.
The cane must not project backward over the outer
diameter of the rear wheel. Danger of tipping!

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4.10 Security belt
Your wheelchair can be equipped with a security belt which
prevents falling out of the wheelchair.
Figure 25
Belt assembly
The assembly of the belt should be carried out by your
dealer!
Pull the belt through the backrest and position it so that the
buckle is placed at the front.
Opening the belt
Press on the PRESS button and pull the locker out of its
socket .The buckle will open up.
Closing the belt
Insert the locker completely into the buckle socket .
Pull the belt until you are secured in the wheelchair.
4.11 Passive lighting
You can install two reflectors on the rear wheels.
4.12 Air pump
The air pump is delivered with a valve adapter.Depending on
the size of the valve of your model, it may be necessary to turn
the adapter at the air outlet of the pump.
Remove the locknut
Take out the valve adapter
Turn it around and reinstall it
Tighten the locknut again.