Kushall K-Series User Manual - 1 Adjustment

Summary of K-Series

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    Mentor technical module version > 1/2005.

  • Page 2: K-Series 05

    Technical module 1 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series k-series 05 changing configurations table of contents 1 adjustment possibilities 2 1.1 seat width (sb) 2 1.2 seat depth (st) 2 1.3 leg length (ul) 2 1.4 rear seat height (shh) 3 1.5 front seat height (shv) 4 1.6 siderest / armrest 5 1.7 clo...

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    Technical module 2 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 1 adjustment possibilities 1.1 seat width (sb) available seat widths: sb34 to sb46, in 2 cm steps. The seat width cannot be modified easily once it has been set. It would be necessary to replace the seat module, backrest, camber bar and foo...

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    Technical module 3 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 1.4 rear seat height (shh) to adjust the rear seat height, change the position of the seat module on the frame ( chapter 2.8). The vertical seat brace is available in three sizes for seat heights of 38 cm to 49 cm. We generally recommend a...

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    Technical module 4 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 1.5 front seat height (shv) the front seat height depends on several factors that influence each other. The dimension of the front and rear wheels determine the frame height. Position and size of the hinge bracket to the seat module as well...

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    Technical module 5 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 1.6 siderest / armrest the standard clothes guard can be complemented with an armrest. Mounting the armrest ( chapter 2.14) 1.7 clothes-guard / mudguard the standard clothes-guard can be replaced by a mudguard. ( chapter 2.13) clothes-guar...

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    Technical module 6 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 1.8 backrest height to adjust the backrest height, replace the backrest tubes. ( chapter 2.20) 1.9 backrest angle to adjust the backrest angle re-position the eccentric plate in the backrest joint. ( chapter 2.21) the following angles can ...

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    Technical module 7 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2 assembly and adjustment methods 2.1 footrest replacement remove the bolts on both sides. Remove the footrest holder from the frame and insert the new footplate. Tighten the bolts securely on both sides. 2.2 footrest height adjustment the...

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    Technical module 8 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.4 footplate angle adjustment the footplate angle can only be adjusted if the footrest is angle adjustable. Proceed as follows: loosen all four bolts until the footplate can be moved. Pivot the footplate into the required position and tig...

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    Technical module 9 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.6 quick release fork the quick-release fork can only be used with the corresponding frame. To retrofit a wheelchair with a regular fork, the frame must be exchanged. In this case, please contact your küschall reference person. Fork replac...

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    Technical module 10 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.8 rear seat height adjustment remove the rear wheels and tip the wheelchair, so that it is positioned on its back. Loosen the front hinge bracket bolt on both sides of the wheelchair. If the seat height is adjustable with the existing v...

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    Technical module 11 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.10 tipping point adjustment the horizontal position of the seat module permits alterations of the tipping point. Loosen bolts and . Remove bolts and ; slide the seat module to the forward or backward. Reattach the seat module with bolts...

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    Technical module 12 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.12 clothes guard assembly the clothes guard fixation piece should be already fitted on the backrest tube. Remove existing clothes guard by removing screw . Align the clothes guard to the rear wheel. Locate the required position to fasten ...

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    Technical module 13 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.14 armrest assembly and adjustment fold the backrest onto the seat. Remove the backrest bolt and replace with the armrest adapter on both sides. Mount the connecting tube . To establish the correct armrest height, position the cylinder ...

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    Technical module 14 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.16 rear wheel extension assembly and adjustment unscrew bolts from both sides and remove axle clamp with axle. Remove bolts and , dismantle axle clamp. Attach the axle clamp with bolts to the required hole in the rear wheel extension . ...

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    Technical module 15 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series assembly vario-ax unscrew bolts and remove axle clamp with axle. Mount the upper part of the vario-ax clamp with bolt . Attach vario-ax and mount the lower part of the vario-ax clamp with bolts and . Adjust rear wheel parallelism. ( chapt...

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    Technical module 16 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.19 suspension assembly to assemble the suspension, remove the rear wheels, fold the backrest onto the seat and tip the chair onto its back. Disassemble the seat module by removing the front and rear hinge brackets , . Remove the vertica...

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    Technical module 17 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.20 backrest height adjustment adjustment of the push handle or backrest telescope a - without push handles remove the backrest cover. Locate the spring clips inside the backrest straps then press them into the tube. Adjust the telescopi...

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    Technical module 18 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series replacement of backrest tube remove the backrest cover. Slide the backrest strap either up or down to locate the fixing bolt . Remove nut and bolt from both sides. Remove the push handles and the upper adjustable backrest straps. If the wh...

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    Technical module 19 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.21 backrest angle adjustment fold the backrest onto the seat and loosen the lock nut of the adjustment bolt . Tighten the adjustment bolt completely. Loosen bolt of the eccentric plate. Remove the eccentric plate and reinsert it in the ...

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    Technical module 20 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series make sure that both transit wheels are adjusted to the same height. Antitipper assembly onto rear wheel extension the adaptation holder must be attached in the rear-most position, or between the double axles. Fasten the adaptation holder ...

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    Technical module 21 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag k-series 2.24 transit wheels assembly and adjustment without rear wheel extension loosen bolts and and remove the lower part of the axle clamp . Attach the lower part of the adaptation support clamp with bolts and , fasten securely. Functional che...

  • Page 23: 3 Troubleshooting

    Technical module 22 copyright © 08/2008, küschall ag wheelchairs general 3 troubleshooting defect possible cause remedy wheelchair does not roll straight wrong air pressure in the rear or front wheels correct air pressure bearing blocks are not in a vertical position 1) adjust bearing blocks to vert...