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Kuschall Compact User Manual
Summary of Compact
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English.
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1 table of contents 1 general ................................................................................3 1.1 introduction .................................................................................. 3 1.2 warning and instruction signs............................................... 3 1.3...
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2 figure 1 c side frame d cross brace e seat f adapter plate g adapter plate support h rear wheel i front wheel j leg rest hanger k footplate.
Page 4: General
General 3 1 general 1.1 introduction thank you for purchasing a wheelchair. With the compact 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...
Page 5: Using The Wheelchair
4 using the wheelchair 2 using the wheelchair always adjust the clothes you wear and your driving behaviour to the conditions (weather, road conditions, individual skills etc.). After dark only use your wheelchair if it is equipped with suitable lighting. Passive lighting is not sufficient! Please n...
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Using the wheelchair 5 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 driv...
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6 using the wheelchair 2.3 driving over stairs and steps always be very careful and move slowly when driving over kerbstones, 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...
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Using the wheelchair 7 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 ho...
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8 using the wheelchair 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 park...
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Using the wheelchair 9 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, ple...
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10 using the wheelchair 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 t...
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Using the wheelchair 11 applying the brake pull the brake lever back until it reaches the stopper. Releasing the brake push the braking lever forward. Performance brake figure 11 applying the brake push the brake lever forward until it reaches the stopper. Releasing the brake pull the braking lever ...
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12 using the wheelchair 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. For adjusting the parking brakes please see chapter 4..
Page 14: Transporting The Wheelchair
Transporting the wheelchair 13 3 transporting 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, if presen...
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14 transporting the wheelchair press against the front corners of the seat with the palm of your hand until the seat profile snaps into the frame (“click”). Warning: do not close fingers around the seat profile. There is a danger of catching fingers between frame and seat profile. Press the rear cor...
Page 16: Adjustments and Options
Adjustments and options 15 4 adjustments and options 4.1 adjusting the parking brakes the parking brakes must be readjusted after adjusting the position of the rear wheels. Figure 17 make sure that sufficient air is in the tyres. (see chapter 5.2 - maintenance). Loosen the hexagon socket bolt at the...
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16 adjustments and options 4.3 push handles the push-handles the height of which can be adjusted continuously 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 19 adjusting the height of...
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Adjustments and options 17 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 rear wheel on the opposite side leaves the floor push your thumb on the head of the removable axis and pull the rear wheel out of the adapt...
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18 adjustments and options 4.7 tipper aid the tipper aid facilitates tipping the wheelchair for the guide when crossing a step, for example. Figure 22 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 ...
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Adjustments and options 19 4.9 security belt your wheelchair can be equipped with a security belt which prevents falling out of the wheelchair. Figure 24 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...
Page 21: Service
20 service 5 service 5.1 cleaning the service life of your wheelchair increases if you maintain and clean it regularly. Clean cushions and metal parts with a moist, soft cloth. Carefully dry your wheelchair after using it in rainy weather or after taking a shower. The removable axles require particu...
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Service 21 pour some resin-free bicycle oil on a cloth and slightly oil the balls at the end of the removable axles, the axle and the push-button. Checking the bolted connections bolted connections may loosen if the wheelchair is used frequently. Check the bolts monthly for tight fit, re-tighten, if...
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22 service 5.3 service life and disposal we assume that our wheelchairs will be in use daily. For this reason the whole equipment is subjected to an almost continuous stress and, consequently, a natural wear and tear. Taking this into consideration and provided that the wheelchair is maintained prop...
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Service 23 5.4 detecting and repairing defects the daily use of the wheelchair, new adjustments or changed requirements may result in defects which can be repaired. We recommend that the adjustments should be carried out by your authorized dealer. Defect possible cause remedy wrong air pressure in o...
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24 service 5.5 technical data frame 70° frame 80° hemi-option gb total width 1) [cm] 49-67 gl total length 2) [cm] 97 93 97 - 101 sb seat width [cm] 32-50 shv seat height front [cm] 42-55 35-45 shh seat height rear [cm] 39-50 36-50 sw seat angle [cm] variable (5) st seat depth [cm] 32-50 ul length o...
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Service 25 5.6 warranty conditions standard terms this is to certify that your wheelchair is warranted by küschall®, for an unlimited period of time for the frame and 12 month for all other parts. This warranty is subject to the following conditions: 1. Only küschall ® wheelchairs purchased at full ...
Page 27: Authorized Dealer
26 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 6 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer this chapter is expressly intended for trained authorized dealers. Authorized dealers should inspect the wheelchair thoroughly for wear or damage and replace components as necessary minor changes m...
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Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 27 position adjustment figure 27 the footrest can be mounted in two different positions. Both footrests must be exchanged to change from the frontal position to the rear position: remove the bolts e on both sides of the wheelchair. Remove the footrest...
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28 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 6.3 rear wheel position adjustment figure 29 the further back you mount the adapter sleeve in the adapter plate, the higher the tipping safety of the wheelchair is. Remove the adapter sleeve c in the adapter plate. Insert the adapter sleeve in the ...
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Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 29 make sure that the adjustment has been made to both sides of the wheelchair. 6.5 backrest height adjustment the height of the backrest can be adjusted in steps of 15 mm. A new backrest tube must be mounted if the adjustment possibilities do not suf...
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30 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer loosen the bolts c and d. Move the clothes-guard into the required position. Tighten both bolts c and d again. Fix mud-guard adjustment figure 33 loosen the bolts c and d. Move the mud-guard into the required position. Tighten both bolts c and d ag...
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