Küschall COMPACT attract User manual

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Contents
1General.........................................5
1.1Introduction..................................5
1.2SymbolsinthisDocument........................5
1.3WarrantyInformation...........................6
1.4Compliance...................................6
1.4.1Product-specicstandards.....................6
1.5IntendedUse.................................6
1.6Servicelife...................................7
1.7Copyrightprotection............................7
1.8LimitationofLiability............................7
2Safety..........................................8
2.1Safetyinformation..............................8
2.2Safetydevices.................................9
2.3LabelsandSymbolsontheProduct.................9
3Componentsandtheirfunctions......................11
3.1Overview....................................11
3.2Parkingbrakes.................................12
3.3Backrest.....................................13
3.4Foldableback(optional).........................14
3.5Stabilizingbarfortheback.......................14
3.6Pushhandles..................................15
3.7Siderestwithlockingmechanism,heightadjustable,
ip-back....................................16
3.8Siderest,steplessheightadjustable,non-locking.......16
3.9Küschallarmrest...............................17
3.10Tubulararmrest...............................19
3.11Antitipper...................................19
3.12Swivellinglegrests............................20
3.13Tires.......................................21
3.14Seatcushion.................................21
3.15Calfstrap/Heelloop..........................21
4Options.........................................23
4.1Posturebelt..................................23
4.2Attachmentwhenusingpositioningbelt.............24
4.3Tipperaid....................................25
4.4Airpump....................................25
4.5Passiveillumination.............................25
4.6Caneholder..................................25
5Setup...........................................26
5.1Safetyinformation..............................26
6Usingthewheelchair...............................27
6.1Safetyinformation..............................27
6.2Brakingduringuse.............................27
6.3Gettinginandoutofthewheelchair................28
6.4DrivingandSteeringtheWheelchair................29
6.5Negotiatingstepsandkerbs......................30
6.6Goingupanddownstairs........................32
6.7Negotiatingrampsandslopes.....................32
6.8Stabilityandbalancewhenseated..................34
7Transport........................................35
7.1Safetyinformation..............................35
7.2Foldingandunfoldingthewheelchair...............35
7.3Removingandinstallingtherearwheels.............36
7.4Transportingtheoccupiedwheelchairinavehicle......37
8Maintenance.....................................43
8.1Safetyinformation..............................43
8.2MaintenanceSchedule..........................43
8.3Cleaning.....................................45
8.4Disinfection...................................46
9AfterUse........................................47
9.1Storage......................................47
9.2Re-use......................................47
9.3Disposalinformation............................47
10Troubleshooting..................................48
10.1Safetyinformation.............................48

10.2Identifyingandrepairingfaults...................49
11TechnicalData...................................51
11.1Dimensionsandweight.........................51
11.2Environmentalconditions........................52
11.3Materials....................................52

General
1General
Formoreinformationabouttheproduct,forexample
productsafetynoticesandproductrecalls,contactyour
Invacaredistributor.Seeaddressesattheendofthis
document.
Incaseofaseriousincidentwiththeproduct,youshould
informthemanufacturerandthecompetentauthorityin
yourcountry.
1.2SymbolsinthisDocument
Symbolsandsignalwordsareusedinthisdocumentand
applytohazardsorunsafepracticeswhichcouldresultin
personalinjuryorpropertydamage.Seetheinformation
belowfordenitionsofthesignalwords.
WARNING
Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult
inseriousinjuryordeathifitisnotavoided.
CAUTION
Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult
inminororslightinjuryifitisnotavoided.
NOTICE
Indicatesahazardoussituationthatcouldresult
indamagetopropertyifitisnotavoided.
TipsandRecommendations
Givesusefultips,recommendationsand
informationforefcient,trouble-freeuse.
OtherSymbols
(Notapplicableforallmanuals)
1.1 Introduction
This user manual contains important information about the
handling of the product. To ensure safety when using the
product, read the user manual carefully and follow the
safety instructions.
Only use this product if you have read and understood
this manual. Seek additional advice from a healthcare
professional who is familiar with your medical condition and
clarify any questions regarding the correct use and necessary
adjustment with the healthcare professional.
Note that there may be sections in this document, which are
not relevant to your product, since this document applies
to all available models (on the date of printing). If not
otherwise stated, each section in this document refers to all
models of the product.
The models and congurations available in your country can
be found in the country-specic s ales documents.
Invacare reserves the right to alter product specications
without further notice.
Before reading this document, make sure you have the
latest version. You find t he latest version a s a P DF o n the
Invacare website.
If you find that the font size i n t he printed document is
difficult to read, you can download the PDF version from the
website. The PDF can then be scaled on screen to a font
size that is more comfortable for you.
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UKR P
UKResponsiblePerson
Indicatesifaproductisnotmanufacturedin
theUK.
Triman
Indicatesrecyclingandsortingrules(only
relevantforFrance).
1.3WarrantyInformation
Weprovideamanufacturer’swarrantyfortheproduct
inaccordancewithourGeneralTermsandConditionsof
Businessintherespectivecountries.
Warrantyclaimscanonlybemadethroughtheprovider
fromwhomtheproductwasobtained.
1.4Compliance
Qualityisfundamentaltothecompany’soperation,working
withinthedisciplinesofISO13485.
ThisproductfeaturestheCEmark,incompliancewiththe
MedicalDeviceRegulation2017/745ClassI.
ThisproductfeaturestheUKCAmark,incompliancewith
PartIIUKMDR2002(asamended)ClassI.
Wearecontinuouslyworkingtowardsensuringthatthe
company’simpactontheenvironment,locallyandglobally,
isreducedtoaminimum.
WeonlyuseREACHcompliantmaterialsandcomponents.
1.4.1Product-specic
standards
ThewheelchairhasbeentestedinaccordancewithEN
12183.Itincludestestingforammability.
Forfurtherinformationaboutlocalstandardsand
regulations,contactyourlocalInvacarerepresentative.See
addressesattheendofthisdocument.
1.5IntendedUse
Thewheelchairmaybeusedindoorsandoutdoorsonlevel
groundandaccessibleterrain.
Thewheelchairisintendedtoprovidemobilitytopersons
limitedtoasittingposition,whoarepropellingthe
wheelchairthemselvesmostofthetime.
Thewheelchairisnotintendedforabusiveorexcessive
activities,suchassports,thatarenotpartoftheintended
(daily)use.
IntendedUser
Thewheelchairisintendedforpersons,ages12andup
(adolescentsandadults).Theweightofthewheelchair
occupantshouldnotexceedthemaximumuserweightas
statedintheTechnicalDatasectionandontheidentication
label.
Theintendeduseristhewheelchairoccupantand/oran
assistant.Theusershouldphysicallyandmentallybeableto
usethewheelchairsafely(e.g.topropel,steer,brake).
Indications
•Considerabletocompleteimpairmentofmobilitydue
tostructuraland/orfunctionaldamagetothelower
extremities.
•Sufcientstrengthandgrippingfunctionofarmsand
handstopropelthewheelchair .
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General
Contraindications
Therearenocontraindicationsknown,whenusingthe
wheelchairasintended.
1.6Servicelife
Theexpectedservicelifeisveyears,presumingthat
theproductisuseddailyandinaccordancewithsafety
instructions,maintenanceinstructionsandintendeduse,
statedinthismanual.
1.7Copyrightprotection
ThisUserManualisprotectedbycopyright.Itmaynotbe
reprintedorcopiedortransferredtothirdpartiesinpartor
infullwithoutthepriorwrittenconsentofthemanufacturer.
1.8LimitationofLiability
Invacareacceptsnoliabilityfordamagearisingfrom:
•Non-compliancewiththeusermanual
•Incorrectuse
•Naturalwearandtear
•Incorrectassemblyorset-upbythepurchaserora
thirdparty
•Technicalmodications
•Unauthorisedmodicationsand/oruseofunsuitable
spareparts
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2Safety
2.1Safetyinformation
Thissectioncontainsimportantsafetyinformationforthe
protectionofthewheelchairuserandassistantandforsafe,
trouble-freeuseofthewheelchair .
WARNING!
Riskofaccidentsandseriousinjury
Accidentswithresultingseriousinjurycanoccur
ifthewheelchairisimproperlyadjusted.
–Wheelchairadjustmentsmustalwaysbecarried
outbyaspecialistdealer.
WARNING!
Riskduetodrivingstylebeingunsuitablefor
theconditions
Thereisariskofskiddingonwetground,gravel
oruneventerrain.
–Alwaysadjustyourspeedanddrivingstyleto
theconditions(weather,surface,individual
ability,etc.).
WARNING!
Riskofinjury
Inacollisionyoucouldsustaininjurytopartsof
yourbodythatextendbeyondthewheelchair
(e.g.feetorhands).
–Avoidanunbrakedcollision.
–Neverdriveintoanobjecthead-on.
–Drivecarefullythroughnarrowpassages.
WARNING!
Riskduetowheelchairbeingoutofcontrol
Athighspeedyoucouldlosecontrolofyour
wheelchairandoverturn.
–Neverexceedaspeedof7km/h.
–Avoidcollisionsingeneral.
CAUTION!
Riskofburning
Thewheelchaircomponentscanheatupwhen
exposedtoexternalsourcesofheat.
–Donotexposethewheelchairtostrongsunlight
beforeuse.
–Beforeusage,checkallcomponentsthat
comeintocontactwithyourskinfortheir
temperature.
CAUTION!
Riskofgettingngerscaught
Thereisalwaysariskofgetting,e.g.ngers
orarms,caughtinthemovingpartsofthe
wheelchair.
–Makesurewhenactivatingthefoldingor
insertionmechanismsofmovingparts,suchas
theremovableaxleoftherearwheel,folding
backrestorantitipper,thatnothingbecomes
caught.
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Safety
2.2Safetydevices
WARNING!
Riskofaccidents
Safetydevicesthatareincorrectlysetornolonger
working(brakes,antitipper)cancauseaccidents.
–Alwayscheckthatthesafetydevicesare
workingbeforeyouusethewheelchairand
havethemcheckedregularlybythespecialist
dealer.
Thefunctionsofthesafetydevicesaredescribedinchapter
3Componentsandtheirfunctions,page11.
2.3LabelsandSymbolsontheProduct
IdenticationLabel
Theidenticationlabelisattachedtotheframeofyour
wheelchairandgivesthefollowinginformation:
INVACAR E FRANCE OP ERATIO NS S AS
ROUTE DE S AINT ROCH
3723 0 F ONDETTES - FR ANCE
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXX
=xxx kg
XXXXXX XXXX XX
XXXXXXXXXX
YYYY-MM-DD
A
M
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K
J
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HG
F
E
C
D
B
XXXXXXX XXX XX
AManufacturer’saddress
BEAN/HMIbarcode
CEuropeanconformity
DUnitedKingdomconformity
EReadusermanual
FMedicaldevice
GMaximumuserweight
HSerialnumberbarcode
ISerialnumber
JReferencenumber
KSeatwidth
LProductdescription
MDateofmanufacture
SnapHookSymbol
WARNINGSymbol
Thiswheelchairisnotconguredfor
passengertransportinamotorvehicle.this
Symbolisattachedtotheframeclosetothe
identicationlabel
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AntitipperWarningLabel
WARNING:Readusermanual
Followusermanualinstructionspriorto
theusageofanantitipperdevice.
Posturebeltinformationlabel
Theposturebelthasthegoodlength,when
there’sjustsufcientspaceforaathand
betweenbodyandbelt.
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Componentsandtheirfunctions
3Componentsandtheirfunctions
3.1Overview
APushhandle
BBack
CRearwheelwithhandrim
DParkingbrake
EFrontwheelforkwithfrontwheel
FLegrests,swivelling
GFootrest
HFrame
ISeat
JClothes-guard
Shortdescription
TheküschallCompactattractisafoldingactivewheelchair
withcrossstrutsandswivellinglegrests.
Theequipmentofyourwheelchairmaydifferfrom
thediagramaseachwheelchairismanufactured
individuallytothespecicationsintheorder .
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3.2Parkingbrakes
Theparkingbrakesareusedtoimmobilisethewheelchair
whenitisstationarytopreventitfromrollingaway.
WARNING!
Riskofoverturningifyoubrakesharply
Ifyouengagetheparkingbrakeswhileyouare
moving,thedirectionofmovementcanbecome
uncontrollableandthewheelchairmaystop
suddenly,whichcanleadtoacollisionortoyou
fallingout.
–Neverengagetheparkingbrakeswhileyouare
moving.
WARNING!
Riskofoverturning
Theparkingbrakeswillnotoperatecorrectly
unlessthereissufcientairinthetires.
–Ensurethecorrecttirepressure,3.13Tires,
page21.
Standardbrake
1.Toengagethebrake,pushthebrakeleverforwardsas
faraspossible.
2.Todisengagethebrake,pullthebrakeleverbackwards.
Pullbrake
1.Toengagethebrake,pullthebrakeleverbackwardsas
faraspossible.
2.Todisengagethebrake,pushthebrakeleverforwards.
Attractpushbrake
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1.Toengagethebrake,pushthebrakeleverforwardsas
faraspossible.
2.Todisengagethebrake,pullthebrakeleverbackwards.
Theleverofthepushhandlecanbefoldedbackto
facilitatetransfers.Todoso,pulluptheleverand
folditbackwards.
Attractpullbrake
1.Toengagethebrake,pullthebrakeleverbackwardsas
faraspossible.
2.Todisengagethebrake,pushthebrakeleverforwards.
Theleverofthepushhandlecanbefoldedbackto
facilitatetransfers.Todoso,pulluptheleverand
folditbackwards.
Adjustingthebackrestcover
1.RemovethebackrestcushionA.
2.LoosenthehookandloopstrapsBontherearofthe
backrestcoverbysimplypullingonthem.
3.Tightenorloosenthetapesasrequiredthenreattach
them.
WARNING!
Riskoftipping
Ifthebandsaresetveryloose,thetippingpoint
ofyourwheelchairischangedfortheworse.
–Ensurethatthebandsaresetcorrectly.
Backrestheight
Theheightofthebackrestcanbeadjusted.Theadjustment
mustbecarriedoutbythespecialistdealer .
Backrestangle
Theangleofthebackrestcanbeadjusted.Theadjustment
mustbecarriedoutbythespecialistdealer .
3.3 Backrest
Backrest cover
You can adjust the tension of the backrest cover as
required.
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3.4Foldableback(optional)
Thebackcanbefoldeddownandstraightenedupinboth
thefoldedandunfoldedstate.
Foldingdowntheback
1.Tofolddowntheback,pushdownbothleversonthe
backofthewheelchair.
2.Atthesametime,pushtheupperedgeoftheback
rearwards.
Foldinguptheback
1.Tofolduptheback,griptheupperedgeoftheback
andfolditupwards.
3.5Stabilizingbarfortheback
Anoptionalstabilizingbarisavailabletoincreasetherigidity
ofthebackrestonwheelchairswithlargebackheightsor
widths.
NOTICE!
–Donotusethestabilizingbartoliftorpush
thewheelchair .Itcouldbreak.
–Releasethestabilizingbarbeforefoldingthe
wheelchair.
Releasingthestabilizingbar
1.PushthespringpinAonthefasteningontheleft-hand
sideandswivelthestabilizingbardownwards.
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Thestabilizingbarcanalsobecompletelyremoved,by
pushingthespringpinsonbothsides.Thestabilizingbar
canthenbetakenoff.
3.6Pushhandles
NOTICE!
–Alwayscheckthepushhandlesbeforeusing
thewheelchair,astowhetherthehandgrips
aresecure,cannotbeturnedandcannotbe
pulledoff.
Foldablepushhandles
1.FullydepressbuttonAandfolduprespectivelyfold
downthepushhandleBuntilitaudiblyengages.
CAUTION!
Ifnotcorrectlyengaged,thepushhandle
couldaccidentallyfolddownwhilepushingthe
wheelchair.
–Makesurethatthepushhandleiscorrectly
engaged.
Heightadjustablepushhandles
Thesteplessheightadjustablepushhandlesallowany
assistanttoadjustthehandlestoacomfortablelevel.
RearsetIntegrated
A
1.Tosettheheightofthepushhandles,loosenthebolt
A,pushthehandletothedesiredpositionandtighten
theboltagain.
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3.7Siderestwithlockingmechanism,height
adjustable,ip-back
Folding
1.PushthegreygripAandfoldthesiderestback.
Removing
1.Foldthesiderestbackandpullitupoutoftheholder
ontheback.
Fitting
1.Insertthesiderestfromaboveintotheholderonthe
back.
2.Folditdownwards.
Adjustingtheheight
1.Releasetheboltinthemiddleoftheseatbackusinga
spanner.
2.Movethearmrestupwardsordownwardsuntilyou
reachthedesiredheight.
3.Tightenthescrew.
4.Performthesettingonbothsides.
3.8Siderest,steplessheightadjustable,
non-locking
WARNING!
Riskofinjury
Thesiderestsarenotlockedandcanbeeasily
pulledoutupwards.
–Donotliftortransferthewheelchairusingthe
siderests.
–Donotusethesiderestsfortransportation
whencarryingthewheelchairup-ordownstairs.
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Removing
1.Pullthesiderestbythearmcushionoutoftheholder .
2.Toadjusthoweasyordifcultitistopullthesiderest
outoftheholder,changethedegreetowhichthe
screwsCaretightened.
Fitting
1.Pushthesiderestintotheholder.
Adjustingtheheight
1.LoosenthescrewAoftheretainingplateB.
2.Movethearmrestupwardsordownwardsuntilyou
reachthedesiredheight.
3.TightenthescrewA.
4.Performthesettingonbothsides.
3.9Küschallarmrest
Thisarmrestoptionislockinginplaceandcanbeipped
backwards,swivelledoutwardsandremoved.TheT-armrest
padisheightadjustableandalsolocksinplace.
Removingthearmrest
1.PushreleaseleverDandswivelthearmrestassembly
upwardsoutofthearmrestholderE.
2.Swivelthearmrestassembly45°outwards.
3.PullthearmrestassemblyupwardsoutofthejointF.
Removingthecover
Thecovercanberemovedtobemachinewashedat30°C.
1.PulloutthespringboltlockB,grabtheT-armrestpad
AandpullitoutoftheholderC.
2.RemovethecoverHfromthearmrestassemblyby
openingthehookandloopfastenersonbothsides.
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Installingthearmrest
1.InstallthearmrestcoverHtothearmrestassembly
ifnotyetattached.
2.InsertjointpinGofthearmrestassemblyintothejoint
Funtilitengageswithanaudible“click”.
3.Swivelthearmrestassemblydownwardsintothe
armrestholderEuntilthereleaseleverhookD
engageswithanaudible“click”.
4.PulloutthespringboltlockBandinsertthebarof
theT-armrestpadAintotheholderCtotherequired
height.
TheT-armrestpadcanoptionallybeinserted180°
turned.
5.Releasethespringboltlockandallowthebarofthe
T-armrestpadtoengagewithanaudible“click”inthe
nearesthole.
Adjustingtheheight
1.PulloutthespringboltlockBandmovethearmrest
padAtotherequiredheight.
2.Releasethespringboltlockandallowittoengagewith
anaudible“click”inthenearesthole.
WARNING!
Riskofinjury
Evenifthearmrestsarelocking,theyarenot
designedtocarrytheweightoftheoccupied
wheelchair.
–Neverusethearmreststoliftthewheelchair.
–Donotusethearmrestsfortransportation
whencarryingthewheelchairup-ordownstairs.
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3.10Tubulararmrest
Thetubulararmrestoptionisnon-locking,heightadjustable,
removable,swing-awayandcomfortpadded
WARNING!
RiskofInjury
Thearmrestsarenotlockedandcanbeeasily
pulledoutupwards.
–Donotliftortransferthewheelchairusingthe
armrests.
–Donotusethearmrestsfortransportation
whencarryingthewheelchairup-ordownstairs.
Installingthetubulararmrest
1.InsertthearmresttubeAintothearmrestholderB.
Makesurethatthestopscrewliesinthecountersinkof
thearmrestholder .
Adjustingtheheight
Theheightadjustmentofthearmrestsmustbe
carriedoutbyaspecialistdealerasthestopscrew
needstobeinstalledwiththreadlocker .
3.11Antitipper
Anantitipperpreventsthewheelchairfromtipping
backwards.
WARNING!
Riskofoverturning
Antitippersthatareincorrectlysetornolonger
workingcanleadtooverturning.
–Alwayscheckthattheantitipperisworking
beforeusingthewheelchairandhaveitsetor
readjustedbyaspecialistdealerwhenrequired.
WARNING!
Riskofoverturning
Onunevenorsoftground,theantitippercansink
intopotholesordirectlyintotheground,thereby
curtailingoreliminatingitssafetyfunction.
–Onlyusetheantitipperwhentravellingoneven
andrmground. Removing the tubular armrest
1. Pull the armrest A out of the armrest holder B.
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Activatingtheantitipper
1.Pushtheantitippercompletelydownwardsandswivelit
backwardsuntilitengages.
WARNING!
Riskoftipping
Anactivatedantitippercancatchwhen
negotiatingasteporanedge.
–Alwaysdeactivatetheantitipperbeforedriving
overasteporkerb.
Deactivatingtheantitipper
1.Pushtheantitippercompletelydownwardsandswivelit
forwardsuntilitengages.
Settingtheheight
1.PressthespringpinAontheantitipperandpushthe
outersectiontothepositionrequired.Allowthespring
pintoengageinthenearesthole.
Iffurtheradjustmentsofheightand/orpositionare
necessary,refertoyourspecialistdealer .
3.12Swivellinglegrests
Swivelling
1.ActivatethereleaseleverAandswivelthelegrests
totheoutside.
Swivellingforwards
1.Swivelthelegrestforwardsuntilitengages.
Unhinging
1.ActivatethereleaseleverA.
2.Pullthelegrestupwards.
Hinging
1.Hingethelegrestonthefrontoftheframeandswivel
itforwardsuntilitengages.
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