Küschall® ultra-light 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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Contents 1 general. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.1 information about the user manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.3 warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
10.1 re-use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 10.2 disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 11 technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 11.1 dimensions and weight . . . . . . . . . . ...
General 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. I...
Ultra-light 1.3 warranty küschall ag guarantees that their wheelchairs are free from defects and are fully functional. The warranty covers all faults and defects which are verifiably attributable to faulty construction, substandard materials or poor workmanship. Warranty claims against the manufactu...
Safety 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 w...
Ultra-light 3 components and their functions 3.1 overview a push handle b back c rear wheel with handrim d parking brake e front wheel fork with front wheel f footrest g frame h seat i clothes-guard short description the küschall ultra-light is a folding active wheelchair with cross struts. The equi...
Components and their functions 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 beco...
Ultra-light 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 backrest cover as require...
Components and their functions important! – do not fold and unfold the wheelchair when the back is hinged down. 3.5 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 h...
Ultra-light 3.6 stabilizing bar for the back (optional) an optional stabilizing bar is available to increase the rigidity of the backrest on wheelchairs with large back heights or widths. Important! – do not use the stabilizing bar to lift or push the wheelchair. It could break. – release the stabil...
Components and their functions caution! This siderest does not engage into the wheelchair. – therefore do not hold it in order to lift the wheelchair. 3.8 siderest with locking mechanism, height adjustable, foldable folding 1. Push the grey grip a and fold the siderest back. Removing 1. Fold the sid...
Ultra-light 3.10 simple armrest, height-adjustable, swivelling removing 1. Raise the armrest and pull it upwards out of the holder. Fitting 1. Push the armrest into the holder. Adjusting the height 1. Pull the armrest out of the holder. 2. Loosen the screw on the tube of the armrest and screw it bac...
Components and their functions activating the antitipper 1. Push the antitipper downwards and swivel it backwards until it engages. Warning! 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. De...
Ultra-light 4 accessories 4.1 pelvic belt your wheelchair can be fitted with a pelvic belt which will prevent you from sliding forward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair. Warning! Risk of serious injuries through strangulation. – ensure that you are sitting fully back in the sea...
Accessories 1. Hold the wheelchair by the push handles. 2. Press the tipper aid with your foot and hold the wheelchair in the tipped position until you have overcome the obstacle. 4.3 air pump the air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection. 1. Remove the dust cap from the valve connection....
Ultra-light 5. Tilt the wheelchair until the rear wheel on the opposite side rises off the floor. Prior to removing the rear wheels, the distance between the lowered transit wheels and the floor should not be more than 2 cm. 6. Remove the rear wheel, ® 7.3 removing and fitting the rear wheels, page ...
Setup 5 setup 5.1 safety information caution! Risk of injury – before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions, 8.2 maintenance schedule, page 35 . Your specialist dealer will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your dealer will explain the main functions and ensure...
Ultra-light 6 using the wheelchair 6.1 safety information warning! Risk of accidents uneven tyre pressure can have a huge effect on handling. – 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 the risk t...
Using the wheelchair 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 unt...
Ultra-light 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 . When findin...
Using the wheelchair 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 activated ant...
Ultra-light 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. – always use a tipper aid when going up steps or kerbs. 1. Move the wheelchair ba...
Using the wheelchair 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 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 ...
Ultra-light 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, it is impo...
Using the wheelchair leaning forwards warning! Risk of falling out if you lean forwards out of the wheelchair you could fall out of it. – never bend too far forwards and do not shift forwards in your seat to reach an object. – do not bend forwards between your knees to pick up something off the floo...
Ultra-light 7 transport 7.1 safety information warning! Risk of injury if the wheelchair is not properly secured in the event of an accident, braking manoeuvre, etc. You may suffer serious injuries from flying wheelchair parts. – always remove the rear wheels when transporting the wheelchair. – firm...
Transport unfolding the wheelchair caution! Risk of getting fingers caught there is a risk of getting your fingers caught between the seat edge and the frame. – never clasp the seat edge with your fingers. 1. Position the wheelchair next to you. 2. If the back is down, fold it up. 3. Tilt the wheelc...
Ultra-light 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 a. Keep it pressed and pull the wheel out of the adapter sleeve b. Fitting the rear wheels 1. Release the brakes. 2. With one hand, hold the wheelch...
Transport warning! Injury or damage may occur from wheelchair components or accessories loosened during a collision or sudden stop. – ensure all removable or detachable components and accessories are removed from the wheelchair and securely stored in the vehicle. – it is essential to have your wheel...
Ultra-light front side tie-down positions for belt straps 1. Attach the front straps above the castor supporters as shown in the two figures above (see location of the attachment labels). 2. Attach front straps to the rail system referring to best practice recommended instructions from the safety be...
Transport important! – check the plungers are fully engaged on both sides and located in the same position of the cut-out section of the rail. – make sure that the angle between the rails and the straps lies between 40° and 45°. Fit posture belt warning! The posture belt must be used in addition to ...
Ultra-light important! – apply the pelvic belt of the 3-point passenger restraint system low across the pelvis so that the angle of the pelvic belt is within the preferred zone (a) of 30° to 75° to the horizontal. A steeper angle is preferred, but never exceeding 75°. A 3 0 ° 75 ° 34 1530162-b.
Maintenance 8 maintenance 8.1 safety information warning! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. This could result in damage to wheelchair components. – 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®...
Ultra-light 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....
Maintenance 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. – only expose the wheelchair to sand and seawater for short periods and clean it after every...
Ultra-light 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! – contact your specialist dealer immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelchair...
Troubleshooting 9.2 identifying and repairing faults fault possible cause action incorrect tyre pressure on one rear wheel correct tyre pressure, ® 11.3 tyres, page 42 the wheelchair does not travel in a straight line one or more spokes broken replace faulty spoke(s), ® specialist dealer spokes tigh...
Ultra-light 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 37 and 8.4 disinfection, page 37 in this manual. • inspection, 8.2 maintenance schedule, page 35 in this manual. • the wheelchair should ...
Technical data 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. A seat depth 320 - 500 mm, in...
Ultra-light 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 (speed ...
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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, ...
