Küschall Compact User manual

User manual
Active wheelchair

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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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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.

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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.

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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
1)
Total width = seat width + 170 mm (standard configuration)
2)
Lightest configuration with SW 40 and SD 40, may vary
3)
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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4Components and their function
4.1 Overview
!Push handle
"Back
#Rear wheel with handrim
$Parking brake
%Front wheel fork with front wheel
&Leg rests, swivelling
'Footrest
(Frame
)Seat
*Clothes-guard
Short description
The Küschall Compact is a folding active wheelchair with cross
struts and swivelling leg rests.
The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from
the diagram as each wheelchair is manufactured
individually to the specifications in the order.

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4.2 Parking brakes
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.
- - Never apply the parking brakes while you are
moving.
WARNING! Risk of overturning
The parking brakes will not operate correctly unless
there is sufficient air in the tyres.
(!Section 3 – Tyre pressure)
Standard push brake
!To apply the brake, push the brake lever forwards as far as
possible.
!To release the brake, pull the brake lever backwards.
Pull brake
!To apply the brake, pull the brake lever backwards as far
as possible.
!To release the brake, push the brake lever forwards.

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Performance brake
!To apply the brake, push the brake lever forwards as far as
possible.
!To release the brake, pull the brake lever backwards.
Active brake
!To apply the brake, pull the brake lever forwards beside or
between your knees as far as possible.
!To release the brake, push the brake lever backwards
beside or between your knees.
4.3 Backrest cover
You can adjust the tension of the backrest cover as required.
Adjusting the backrest cover
!Remove the backrest cushion.
!Loosen the Velcro® tapes on the rear of the backrest cover
by simply pulling on them.
!Tighten or loosen the tapes as required then reattach
them.

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IMPORTANT
Do not overtighten the bands; this is to ensure that
the geometry of the wheelchair is not changed.
IMPORTANT
If the bands are set very loose, the tipping point of
your wheelchair is changed for the worse.
IMPORTANT
Only ever tighten the belts when the wheelchair is
unfolded.
4.4 Hingedown back (optional)
The back can be hinged down and straightened up in both
the folded and unfolded state.
Hinging down/straightening up the back
!To hinge down the back, grip the strap on the back of the
wheelchair and pull it upwards.
!At the same time, push the upper edge of the back
forwards.
!To straighten up the back, grip the upper edge of the back
and fold it upwards.
IMPORTANT
Do not fold and unfold the wheelchair when the
back is hinged down.
4.5 Push handles
IMPORTANT
Always check the push handles before using the
wheelchair, as to whether the hand grips are secure,
cannot be turned and cannot be pulled off.
Foldable push handles (optional)
Foldable push handles are used when the push handles are
only required occasionally.
!To fold down the push handles, hold the wheelchair with
one hand. Grip the push handle with the other and using
your thumb activate the release that is concealed under
the plastic. (1)
!At the same time pull the push handle backwards (2) and
fold it down (3).
!To fold the push handles up, bring the push handle into
the horizontal position until it engages.

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IMPORTANT
Make sure that the push handle does actually
engage so that it does not accidentally fold down
while pushing the wheelchair.
Height adjustable, angled push handles,
(optional)
The infinitely height adjustable push handles allow any
assistant to adjust the handles to a comfortable level.
!To set the height of the push handles, loosen the bolt !,
push the handle to the desired position and tighten the
bolt again.
4.6 Stabilising bar for the back (optional)
An optional stabilising bar is available to increase the rigidity
of the backrest on wheelchairs with large back heights or
widths.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the stabilising bar to lift or push the
wheelchair. It could break.
IMPORTANT
Release the stabilising bar before folding the
wheelchair.
Releasing the stabilising bar
!Push the spring pin !on the fastening on the left-hand
side and swivel the stabilising bar downwards.
The stabilising bar can also be completely removed, by
pushing the spring pins on both sides. The stabilising bar can
then be taken off.

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4.7 Sides
Siderest in the frame colour, height adjustable,
foldable
Folding
!Grip the siderest by the cushion or by the front curve and
fold it back.
Removing
!Fold the siderest back and pull it up out of the holder on
the back.
Fitting
!Insert the siderest from above into the holder on the back.
!Fold it downwards.
Adjusting the height
!Tip the lever !on the front of the support and move the
armrest upwards or downwards until you reach the
desired height.
!Engage the lever.
!Perform the setting on both sides.
CAUTION
This siderest does not engage into the wheelchair.
-Therefore you should not hold it in order to lift the
wheelchair.
Siderest with locking mechanism, height
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Folding
!Push the grey grip !and fold the siderest back.
Removing
!Fold the siderest back and pull it up out of the holder on
the back.
Fitting
!Insert the siderest from above into the holder on the back.
!Fold it downwards.
Adjusting the height
!Release the bolt in the middle of the seat back using a
spanner.
!Move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach
the desired height.
!Tighten the screw.
!Perform the setting on both sides.
Siderest, infinitely height adjustable
Removing
!Pull the siderest by the arm cushion out of the holder.
!To adjust how easy or difficult it is to pull the siderest out
of the holder, change the degree to which the screws are
tightened.
Fitting
!Push the siderest into the holder.
Adjusting the height
!Loosen the screw !of the retaining plate ".
!Move the armrest upwards or downwards until you reach
the desired height.
!Tighten the screw !.
!Perform the setting on both sides.

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Simple armrest, height-adjustable, swivelling
Removing
!Raise the armrest and pull it upwards out of the holder.
Fitting
!Push the armrest into the holder.
Adjusting the height
!Pull the armrest out of the holder.
!Loosen the screw on the tube of the armrest and screw it
back in at the desired height.
!Push the armrest back into the holder.
!Perform the setting on both sides.
Swivelling
!Raise the armrest a little and swivel it outwards.
4.8 Antitipper
An antitipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping
backwards.
WARNING! Risk of overturning
Antitippers that are incorrectly set or no longer
working can lead to overturning.
- Always check that the antitipper is working before
using the wheelchair and have it set or readjusted by
a specialist dealer when required.
Activating the antitipper
!Push the antitipper downwards and swivel it backwards
until it engages.

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CAUTION! Risk of tipping
An activated antitipper can catch when negotiating
a step or an edge.
- Always deactivate the antitipper before driving
over a step or kerb.
Deactivating the antitipper
!Push the antitipper downwards and swivel it forwards
until it engages.
4.9 Swivelling leg rests
Swivelling
!Activate the release lever !and swivel the leg rests to the
outside.
!Swivelling forwards
Swivel the leg rest forwards until it engages.
!Unhinging
!Activate the release lever !.
!Pull the leg rest upwards.
Hinging
!Hinge the leg rest on the front of the frame and swivel it
forwards until it engages.
4.10 Seat cushion
A suitable cushion is needed to provide an even pressure
distribution on the seat.
4.11 Accessories
Safety belt
Your wheelchair can be fitted with a safety belt which will
prevent you from falling out.

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Fitting a safety belt
IMPORTANT
Safety belts must be fitted by a specialist dealer.
Opening the safety belt
!Push in the PRESS button and pull the catch !out of the
buckle ".The safety belt opens.
Closing the safety belt
!Push the catch !into the buckle ".
!Tighten the belt #until you are held securely in the
wheelchair.
Tipper aid
With the tipper aid, an assistant can tip the wheelchair more
easily, in order to navigate steps for example.
!Hold the wheelchair by the push handles.
!Press the tipper aid with your foot and hold the
wheelchair in the tipped position until you have
overcome the obstacle.
CAUTION! Risk of overturning
The tipper aid must not project beyond the external
diameter of the rear wheel.
Air pump
The air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection.
!Remove the dust cap from the valve connection.
!Push the valve connection onto the open valve on the
wheel and pump the wheel up.