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Kuschall Ultra-Light User Manual
Summary of Ultra-Light
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Usermanual english.
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0 1 table of contents 1 general ................................................................................3 1.1 introduction .................................................................................. 3 1.2 warning and instruction signs............................................... 3 1...
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2 0 figure 1 front frame cross brace seat adapter plate adapter plate support rear wheel front wheel footplate.
Page 4: General
0 general 3 1 general 1.1 introduction thank you for purchasing a 0 wheelchair. With the 0ultra-light 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 ...
Page 5: Using The Wheelchair
4 using the wheelchair 0 2 using the wheelchair always adjust the clothes you wear and your driving behaviour to the conditions (weather, road conditions, individual skills etc.). Please note that the risk of sliding is higher if the ground is wet, on gravel roads and on rough ground. 2.1 getting in...
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0 using the wheelchair 5 loosen the brakes sitting in the wheelchair, move forwards briefly, hold both hand rims tightly and pull back with a slight swing. By shifting your weight slightly and applying a counter-force to the hand rims, the tipping point can be determined. To avoid the wheelchair tip...
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6 using the wheelchair 0 tilt the wheelchair forward until the front wheels have ground contact again. Driving up a step move the wheelchair backward until the rear wheels hit the edge of the step. Pull back both push handles, tilt the wheelchair until the front wheels leave the ground and pull the ...
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0 using the wheelchair 7 lift up the front wheels from the floor by shifting your body weight and keep your balance. Now let the two rear wheels roll up over the edge. Make sure to hold the hand rims tight. Move the wheelchair until you can tilt the wheelchair forward safely. Lower the front wheels ...
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8 using the wheelchair 0 figure 6 lean back and let the hand rims slip through your hands carefully. You should be able to stop the wheelchair at any time by holding the hand rims. Please note that, the hand rims can heat if you brake for longer periods of time by hand. This applies especially to ma...
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0 using the wheelchair 9 do not lean forward too much. You might fall out of the wheelchair! Do not slide forward in your seat to reach out for remote objects. You might fall out of the wheelchair! Do not try to bend your abdomen forward between your legs in order to pick up something from the floor...
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10 using the wheelchair 0 2.7 parking brakes if your wheelchair is not equipped with a drum brake, deceleration is effected manually by applying force on the hand rims of the rear wheels. The parking brakes are used only for keeping the wheelchair in place when standing and to prevent it from rollin...
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0 using the wheelchair 11 active brake figure 12 applying the brake pull the braking lever forward (beside or between your legs) until it reaches the stopper. Releasing the brake push the braking lever back (beside or between your legs). Stoplock brake figure 13 applying the brake fold the red lever...
Page 13: Transporting The Wheelchair
12 transporting the wheelchair 0 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 pres...
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0 transporting the wheelchair 13 warning: do not close fingers around the seat profile. There is a danger of catching fingers between frame and seat profile. Press the rear corners of the seat downwards until a “click” is heard. Flip down the footrests. 3.2 removing and installing the rear wheels to...
Page 15: Adjustments and Options
14 adjustments and options 0 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 t...
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0 adjustments and options 15 4.3 height adjustable push handles the stepless height adjustable push handles 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 t...
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16 adjustments and options 0 to remove the armrests, simply pull them up and out of their holders. (the armrest can be removed easily or with more difficulty by tightening or loosening the bolts) 4.5 swing away armrests the swing away armrest can be folded back as follows: loosen the bowden cord und...
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0 adjustments and options 17 push your thumb on the head of the removable axle and pull the rear wheel out of the adapter sleeve. Lower the wheelchair again. Now it rests on the transit wheels on one side. Repeat the procedure for the other side. Warning: now, the parking brakes are no longer effect...
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18 adjustments and options 0 4.8 tipper aid the tipper aid facilitates tipping the wheelchair for the guide when crossing a step, for example. Figure 23 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. Th...
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0 adjustments and options 19 4.10 security belt your wheelchair can be equipped with a security belt which prevents falling out of the wheelchair. Figure 25 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 buc...
Page 21: Service
20 service 0 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. Sand and sea water may damage the ball bearings. After usi...
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0 service 21 oiling the removable axles to ensure the proper function of the removable axles, they must be oiled at regular intervals. 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 connectio...
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22 service 0 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 pr...
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0 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...
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24 service 0 5.5 technical data frame 75° frame 85° gb total width 1) [cm] 49-67 gl total length 2) [cm] 89 86 sb seat width [cm] 32-50 shv seat height front [cm] 42-55 shh seat height rear [cm] 39-50 sw seat angle [cm] variable (6) st seat depth [cm] 32-50 ul length of lower leg [cm] 32-52 rh backr...
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0textunit um05_en_ultra-light.Doc 0 service 25 5.6 warranty conditions standard terms this is to certify that your 0wheelchair is warranted by küschall®, for an unlimited period of time for the frame and 24 month for all other parts. This warranty is subject to the following conditions: 1. Only küsc...
Page 27: Authorized Dealer
26 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 0 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...
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0textunit um05_en_ultra-light.Doc 0 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 27 angle adjustment the angle between the footrest and the frame tube can be adjusted continuously. Figure 28 slightly loosen the bolted connection below the footplate. Adjust the angle as required. Tighten the bolt...
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28 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 0 6.2 two piece footplate adjustment always carry out these adjustments on an open wheelchair, never on a folded wheelchair. Height adjustment the footrest height can be adjusted in steps of 10 mm. Figure 30 remove the bolts . Holding the telescopi...
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0textunit um05_en_ultra-light.Doc 0 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 29 6.3 seat height rear adjustment the seat height rear can be adjusted by repositioning the adapter plate on the frame. Figure 32 remove the rear wheels and tip the chair onto the front frame. Loosen the adapter sl...
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30 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 0 6.5 seat height front adjustment the seat height front can be adjusted by positioning the castors in another position in the fork or by replacing the front fork or the front wheels. The bearing block of the front fork should always stand vertical...
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0textunit um05_en_ultra-light.Doc 0 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 31 slide up the upholstery to uncover bolt . (standard backrest only) remove the adjustment bolt . Slide the backrest tube up or down to the required height. Insert the adjustment bolt and tighten. Repeat this proce...
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32 adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 0 fix mud-guard adjustment figure 37 loosen the bolts and . Move the mud-guard into the required position. Tighten both bolts and again. Removable mud-guard adjustment vertical adjustment loosen the bolt from the adapter plate and slide this up or ...
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