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Küschal Champion User Manual
Summary of Champion
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Küschall s champion 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..
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©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 note...
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Contents 1 general. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 information about the user manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Champion 1 general 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. ...
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General costs arising from the rectification of defects such as freight and travel expenses, labour costs, fees etc. The term of the warranty is 24 months. The frame is guaranteed for 5 years. Furthermore, the terms and conditions are part of the general terms and conditions particular to the indivi...
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Champion 2 safety 2.1 safety information this section contains important safety information for the protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe, trouble-free use of the wheelchair. Warning! Risk of accidents and serious injury accidents with resulting serious injury can occur if the...
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Components and their functions 3 components and their functions 3.1 overview $ push handle % rear wheel with handrim & quick release axle ' folding mechanism ( front wheel fork with front wheel ) footrest * frame + parking brake , seat cushion - clothes-guard short description the küschall champion ...
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Champion 3.2 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 ...
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Components and their functions active brake 1. To apply the brake, pull the brake lever forwards beside or between your knees as far as possible. 2. To release the brake, push the brake lever backwards beside or between your knees. 3.3 backrest backrest cover you can adjust the tension of the backre...
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Champion releasing the stabilizing bar 1. Push the spring pin $ on the fastening on the left-hand side and swivel the stabilizing bar downwards. The stabilizing bar can also be completely removed, by pushing the spring pins on both sides. The stabilizing bar can then be taken off. 3.5 push handles i...
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Components and their functions 1. To set the height of the push handles, loosen the bolt $, push the handle to the desired position and tighten the bolt again. 3.6 side rest, infinitely height adjustable (optional) removing 1. Pull the side rest by the arm cushion out of the holder. 2. To adjust how...
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Champion activating the antitipper 1. Push the antitipper to the front against the spring and swivel it through 180° until it engages in the lower position. Warning! Risk of tipping an activated antitipper can catch when negotiating a step or an edge. ದ always deactivate the antitipper before drivin...
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Accessories 4 accessories 4.1 securing strap the securing strap is used to secure the wheelchair when folded. This prevents the wheelchair from unfolding accidentally (e.G. During transport). 1. Release both sides of the seat bag from the clip fastener (if fitted). 2. Fold the wheelchair (7.2 foldin...
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Champion fitting the pelvic belt 1. Remove the backrest cover and attach the velcro® fastener to the backrest at the required height. Ensure that the fastener is at the front. Opening the pelvic belt 1. Push in the press button and pull the catch $ out of the buckle %. The pelvic belt opens. Closing...
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Accessories 6. Remove the rear wheel, → 7.3 removing and fitting the rear wheels, page 26. 7. Repeat the process on the other side. Switching from transit wheels to rear wheels 1. Move the wheelchair to a stable object, which you can use for support and hold onto it firmly with one hand. 2. Tilt the...
Page 16: 5 Setup
Champion 5 setup 5.1 safety information caution! Risk of injury ದ before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions, 8.2 maintenance schedule, page 28 . Your specialist dealer will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your dealer will explain the main functions and ens...
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Using the wheelchair 6 using the wheelchair 6.1 safety information warning! Risk of accidents uneven tyre pressure can have a huge effect on handling. ದ check the tyre pressure before each journey. Caution! Risk of crushing there may be a very small gap between the rear wheel and the mudguard with t...
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Champion braking with an assistant with an assistant’s brake (drum brake) an assistant can brake the wheelchair while it is moving. The assistant’s brake can also be used as a parking brake. 1. To brake, pull the brake lever on the push handle. 2. To park, pull the brake lever firmly until the safet...
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Using the wheelchair 6.4 driving and steering the wheelchair you drive and steer the wheelchair using the handrims. Before driving without an assistant you must find your wheelchair’s tipping point. Warning! Risk of tipping the wheelchair can tip backwards if it is not fitted with an antitipper . Wh...
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Champion 6.5 negotiating steps and kerbs warning! Risk of overturning when negotiating steps you could lose your balance and tip the wheelchair over. ದ always approach steps and kerbs slowly and carefully. ದ do not go up or down steps that are higher than 25 cm. Caution! An activated antitipper prev...
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Using the wheelchair 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. ದ always use a tipper aid when going up steps or kerbs. 1. Move the whee...
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Champion 6.6 going up and down stairs warning! Risk of overturning when negotiating stairs you could lose your balance and overturn your wheelchair. ದ always use two assistants when negotiating stairs with more than one step. 1. You can go up and down stairs by taking them one step at a time, as des...
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Using the wheelchair going up slopes to go up a slope, you must create some momentum, keep up the momentum and control the direction at the same time. 1. Bend your upper body forwards and propel the wheelchair with quick, powerful strokes on both handrims. Going down slopes when going down slopes, i...
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Champion leaning forwards warning! Risk of falling out if you lean forwards out of the wheelchair you could fall out of it. ದ never bend too far forwards and do not shift forwards in your seat to reach an object. ದ do not bend forwards between your knees to pick up something off the floor. 1. Point ...
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Transport 7 transport 7.1 safety information warning! Risk of injury if wheelchair is not secured during transport your wheelchair is not designed for passenger transport in vehicles. You could suffer serious injury in an accident. ದ during transport, sit in a correctly secured seat, not in the whee...
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Champion unfolding the wheelchair 1. Pull the cord on the front under the seat cover until the ratchet engages completely (1a). Or caution! Risk of getting fingers caught there is a risk of getting your fingers caught between the parts of the shears. ದ therefore never clasp the shears with your fing...
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Transport fitting the rear wheels 1. Release the brakes. 2. With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright. 3. With the other, hold the wheel through the external spoke rim around the wheel hub. 4. Using your thumb, press the removable axle button and hold it down. 5. Push the axle into the adapter slee...
Page 28: 8 Maintenance
Champion 8 maintenance 8.1 safety information warning! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. This could result in damage to wheelchair components. ದ your wheelchair should be checked by a specialist dealer at least once a year or if it has not been used for a long period. Your küschall® sp...
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Maintenance clean the front wheels 1. Check that the front wheels turn freely. 2. Remove any dirt or hair from the front wheel bearings. Check the bolts bolts can work loose through constant use. 1. Check that the bolts are tight (on the footrest, seat cover, sides, backrest, frame, seat module). 2....
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Champion 8.3 cleaning your wheelchair will serve you well for many years if you clean it regularly. Important! Sand and seawater can damage the bearings and steel parts can rust if the surface is damaged. ದ only expose the wheelchair to sand and seawater for short periods and clean it after every tr...
Page 31: 9 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! ದ contact your specialist dealer immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelc...
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Champion 9.2 identifying and repairing faults fault possible cause action incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel correct tyre pressure, → 11.3 tyres, page 35 the wheelchair does not travel in a straight line bearing block of the front wheel is not in a vertical position put bearing block in a ver...
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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 30 and 8.4 disinfection, page 30 in this manual. • inspection, 8.2 maintenance schedule, page 28 in this manual. • the wheelchair should be...
Page 34: 11 Technical Data
Champion 11 technical data 11.1 dimensions and weight all dimension an weight specifications refer to a seat width of 400 mm, seat depth of 400 mm in the lightest configuration of the wheelchair. Dimension an weight may alter according to different configurations. $ seat depth 340 - 460 mm, in incre...
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Technical data 11.2 environmental conditions do not expose the wheelchair to temperatures below -20 °c or above 40 °c. 11.3 tyres 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 (spe...
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Küschall® distributors united kingdom: invacare limited, pencoed technology park, pencoed, bridgend cf35 5aq, switchboard tel: (44) (0)1656 776 200, fax: (44) (0)1656 776 201, customer services tel: (44) (0) 1656 776 222, fax: (44) (0) 1656 776 220 uk@invacare.Com new zealand: invacare new zealand, ...