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Kuschall Compact User Manual
Summary of Compact
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User manual active wheelchair.
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Küschall® is a registered trademark. © küschall ag, switzerland every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this publication are fully up-to-date at the time of going to print. As part of its ongoing improvement of products, küschall® ag re- serves the right to modify existing models a...
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Ultra-light contents 3 contents 1 general 5 1.1 information about the user manual 5 1.2 symbols 5 1.3 limitation of liability 5 1.4 copyright protection 6 1.5 warranty conditions 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...
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Page 5: General
Ultra-light general 5 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 ...
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General ultra-light 6 1.4 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. 1.5 warranty conditions warranty claims against küschall ag may only ...
Page 7: Safety
Ultra-light safety 7 2 safety 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 ...
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Safety ultra-light 8 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...
Page 9: Technical Data
Ultra-light technical data 9 3 technical data 3.1 dimensions and weight seat width (sb) 28–50 cm seat depth (st) 32-50 cm seat height front (shv) 43–53 cm seat height rear (shh) 39–50 cm lower leg length (ul) 20-50 cm backrest height (rh) 30–51 cm total width (gb) 1) 45-67 cm backrest angle (rw) 82°...
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Technical data ultra-light 10 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 p...
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Ultra-light components and their function 11 4 components and their function 4.1 overview c push handle d back e rear wheel with handrim f parking brake g front wheel fork with front wheel h footrest i frame j seat k clothes-guard short description the küschall ultra-light is a folding active wheelc...
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Components and their function ultra-light 12 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 mov...
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Ultra-light components and their function 13 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. T...
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Components and their function ultra-light 14 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...
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Ultra-light components and their function 15 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...
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Components and their function ultra-light 16 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 cou...
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Ultra-light components and their function 17 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 c on the front of the support and move the armrest upwa...
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Components and their function ultra-light 18 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 d...
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Ultra-light components and their function 19 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. - al...
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Components and their function ultra-light 20 4.10 accessories safety belt your wheelchair can be fitted with a safety belt which will prevent you from falling out. Fitting a safety belt important safety belts must be fitted by a specialist dealer. Opening the safety belt push in the press button and...
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Ultra-light components and their function 21 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. Passive illumination you can attach reflectors to the rear ...
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Components and their function ultra-light 22 repeat the process on the other side. Prior to removing the rear wheels, the distance between the lowered transit wheels and the floor should not be more than 2 cm. Switching from transit wheels to rear wheels move the wheelchair to a stable object, which...
Page 23: Set-Up
Ultra-light set up 23 5 set-up caution! Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions. (see section 8 – maintenance) your specialist dealer will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your dealer will explain the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets yo...
Page 24: Using The Wheelchair
Using the wheelchair ultra-light 24 6 using the wheelchair 6.1 safety information caution! Risk of crushing there may be a very small gap between the rear wheel and the mudguard with the risk that you could trap your fingers. - ensure that you always propel your wheelchair using the handrims only. C...
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Ultra-light using the wheelchair 25 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. To brake, pull the brake lever on the push handle. To park, pull the brake lever f...
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Using the wheelchair ultra-light 26 place your feet on the ground. Hold the wheelchair and, if necessary, also hold a fixed object in the vicinity. 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 wh...
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Ultra-light using the wheelchair 27 6.5 negotiating steps and kerbs warning! Risk of overturning when negotiating steps you could lose your balance and tip the wheelchair over. - always approach steps and kerbs slowly and carefully. - do not go up or down steps that are higher than 25 cm. Caution an...
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Using the wheelchair ultra-light 28 going up a step move the wheelchair backwards until the rear wheels touch the kerb. The assistant should tilt the wheelchair using both push handles so that the front wheels lift off the ground, then pull the rear wheels over the kerb until the front wheels can be...
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Ultra-light using the wheelchair 29 6.6 going up and down stairs warning! Risk of overturning when negotiating stairs you could lose your balance and overturn your wheelchair. - always use 2 assistants when negotiating stairs with more than one step. You can go up and down stairs by taking them one ...
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Using the wheelchair ultra-light 30 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. Bend your upper body forwards and propel the wheelchair with quick, powerful strokes on both handrims. Going down slopes when going do...
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Ultra-light using the wheelchair 31 6.8 stability and balance when seated some everyday activities and actions require you to lean forwards, sideways or backwards out of the wheelchair. This has a major effect on the wheelchair’s stability. To keep your balance at all times, proceed as follows: lean...
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Using the wheelchair ultra-light 32 reaching backwards warning! Risk of falling out if you lean too far backwards you could tip your wheelchair over. Do not lean out over the backrest. Use an antitipper device. Point the front wheels forwards. (to do this, move your wheelchair forwards slightly then...
Page 33: Transport
Ultra-light transport 33 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. - during transport, sit in a correctly secured seat, ...
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Transport ultra-light 34 remove the seat cushion. Fold the footrests upwards. Pull the seat cover upwards. Now you can fold the backrest down, if your wheelchair is fitted with a folding back. Unfolding the wheelchair caution! Risk of getting fingers caught there is a risk of getting your fingers ca...
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Ultra-light transport 35 position the wheelchair next to you. If the back is down, fold it up. Tilt the wheelchair, if possible, gently towards you. With your hand flat, press the seat edge closest to you, so that the seat surface flattens out. Put the wheelchair back completely on the floor and che...
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Transport ultra-light 36 fitting the rear wheels release the brakes. With one hand, hold the wheelchair upright. With the other hand, hold the spokes around the wheel hub. Press the removable axle button with your thumb and hold it down. Push the axle into the adapter sleeve d up to the stop. Releas...
Page 37: Maintenance
Ultra-light maintenance 37 8 maintenance 8.1 maintenance schedule to ensure safe and reliable operation, carry out the following checks and maintenance regularly or have it carried out by another person. Week ly monthly annually check the tyre pressure 9 check that rear wheels are seated correctly 9...
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Maintenance ultra-light 38 check that the bolts are tight (on the front wheel supporter, footrest, seat cover, sides, adapter plate, backrest). Tighten any loose bolts. Important! Safety nuts and bolts lose their effectiveness as a result of repeated loosening and tightening. - safety nuts and bolts...
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Ultra-light maintenance 39 spare parts all spare parts may be obtained from a küschall specialist dealer. A current list of spare parts is available on the internet at www.Kueschall.Com . 8.3 cleaning your wheelchair will serve you well for many years if you clean it regularly. Important! Sand and s...
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Troubleshooting ultra-light 40 9 troubleshooting 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! Contact your specialist dealer immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelchair, e.G....
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Ultra-light troubleshooting 41 9.1 identifying and repairing faults fault possible cause action the wheelchair does not travel in a straight line incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel correct tyre pressure ( section 3 - technical data) one or more spokes broken replace faulty spoke(s) ( specia...
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After use ultra-light 42 10 after use 10.1 re-use the wheelchair is suitable for re-use. The following actions should be taken: cleaning and disinfection according to section 8 - cleaning in this manual. Inspection according to chapter 8 - maintenance schedule in this manual. The wheelchair should b...
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