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3.8 Side parts

3.8.1 Tubular armrest, non-locking, height-adjustable,

removable, swivelling

WARNING!
Risk of injury

The armrests are not locked and can be easily
pulled out upwards.

– Do not lift or transfer the wheelchair using the

armrests.

– Do not use the armrests for transportation

when carrying the wheelchair up- or downstairs.

Removing

1.

Raise the armrest and pull it upwards out of the holder.

Installing

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 back in at the desired height.

3.

Push the armrest back into the holder.

4.

Perform the setting on both sides.

Swivelling

1.

Slightly raise the armrest and swivel it outwards.

3.8.2 Side rest, stepless height-adjustable, non-locking

WARNING!
Risk of injury

The side rests are not locked and can be easily
pulled out upwards.

– Do not lift or transfer the wheelchair using the

side rests.

– Do not use the side rests for transportation

when carrying the wheelchair up- or downstairs.

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Summary of Contents for Compact FF

Page 1: ...schall Compact Compact SA Compact FF en Active wheelchair User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product BEFORE using this product this manual MUST be read and saved for future reference ...

Page 2: ...cation duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare Trademarks are identified by and All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted ...

Page 3: ...r 22 4 2 Posture belt 23 4 3 Transit wheels 25 4 4 Tipper aid 26 4 5 Swing away angle adjustable leg rests 26 4 6 Amputee Support 28 4 7 One arm drive 29 4 8 Cane holder 30 4 9 Luggage carrier 31 4 10 Calf Strap Heel Loop 31 4 11 Air pump 31 4 12 Passive illumination 31 5 Setup 32 5 1 Safety information 32 6 Usage 33 6 1 Safety information 33 6 2 Braking during Use 33 6 3 Getting in and out of the...

Page 4: ...conditioning 52 9 3 Disposal 52 10 Troubleshooting 53 10 1 Safety information 53 10 2 Identifying and repairing Faults 54 11 Technical Data 56 11 1 Dimensions and Weight 56 11 2 Tyres 57 11 3 Materials 58 11 4 Environmental conditions 58 ...

Page 5: ... information about the product for example product safety notices and product recalls contact your Invacare distributor See addresses at the end of this document In case of a serious incident with the product you should inform the manufacturer and the competent authority in your country 1 2 Symbols in this Document Symbols and signal words are used in this document and apply to hazards or unsafe p...

Page 6: ...2183 It includes testing for flammability For further information about local standards and regulations contact your local Invacare representative See addresses at the end of this document 1 5 Service Life The expected service life of this product is five years when used daily and in accordance with the safety instructions maintenance intervals and correct use stated in this manual The effective s...

Page 7: ...ld sustain injury to parts of your body that extend beyond the wheelchair e g feet or hands Avoid an unbraked collision Never drive into an object head on Drive carefully through narrow passages WARNING Risk due to wheelchair being out of control At high speed you could lose control of your wheelchair and overturn Always adjust your driving speed to the given conditions Avoid collisions in general...

Page 8: ...of moving parts such as the removable axle of the rear wheel folding backrest or antitipper that nothing becomes caught CAUTION Risk of Injury Non original or wrong parts may affect the function and safety of the product Only use original parts for the product in use Due to regional differences refer to your local Invacare catalog or website for available options or contact your Invacare distribut...

Page 9: ...ons where the restraint system straps must be placed in case of transporting the occupied wheelchair in a motor vehicle see 6 9 Transporting the occupied wheelchair in a vehicle page 41 This symbol is only attached to the wheelchair when it is ordered with the transportation kit option WARNING Symbol This wheelchair is not configured for passenger transport in a motor vehicle Antitipper Warning La...

Page 10: ...Küschall Compact Stabilizing Bar Warning Label Do not lift the wheelchair on the stabilizing bar 10 1659285 A ...

Page 11: ...The wheelchair may be used indoors and outdoors on level ground and accessible terrain Indications Considerable to complete impairment of mobility due to structural and or functional damage to the lower extremities Sufficient strength and gripping function of arms and hands to propel the wheelchair There are no contraindications known when using the wheelchair as intended 3 2 Product description C...

Page 12: ...nufactured individually to the specifications in the order 3 4 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 engage the parking brakes while you are moving the direction of movement can become uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop suddenly which can lead to a...

Page 13: ...e brake lever forwards as far as possible 2 To disengage the brake pull the brake lever backwards Active Brake 1 To engage the brake pull the brake lever forwards beside or between your knees as far as possible 2 To disengage the brake push the brake lever backwards beside or between your knees Pull Brake 1 To engage the brake pull the brake lever backwards as far as possible 2 To disengage the br...

Page 14: ...r 1 Remove the backrest cushion A 2 Loosen the hook and loop straps B on the rear of the backrest cover by simply pulling on them 3 Tighten or loosen the bands as required then reattach them WARNING Risk of Tipping If the bands are set very loose the tipping point of your wheelchair is changed for the worse Ensure that the bands are set correctly IMPORTANT There is a risk that the geometry of the ...

Page 15: ...depress button A and fold up respectively fold down the push handle B until it audibly engages CAUTION If not correctly engaged the push handle could accidentally fold down while pushing the wheelchair Make sure that the push handle is correctly engaged Height adjustable push handles The stepless height adjustable push handles allow any assistant to adjust the handles to a comfortable level Rear s...

Page 16: ...ld and unfold the wheelchair when the backrest is folded down 3 7 Stabilizing bar for the backrest 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 stabilizing bar before folding the wheelchair Releasing the stabilizing...

Page 17: ...h 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 back in at the desired height 3 Push the armrest back into the holder 4 Perform the setting on both sides Swivelling 1 Slightly raise the armrest and swivel it outwards 3 8 2 Side rest stepless height adjustable non locking WARNING Risk of injury The si...

Page 18: ... both sides 3 8 3 Küschall Armrest This armrest option is locking in place and can be flipped backwards swivelled outwards and removed The T armrest pad is height adjustable and also locks in place Removing the Armrest 1 Push release lever D and swivel the armrest assembly upwards out of the armrest holder E 2 Swivel the armrest assembly 45 outwards 3 Pull the armrest assembly upwards out of the j...

Page 19: ...ar of the T armrest pad to engage with an audible click in the nearest hole Adjusting the Height 1 Pull out the spring bolt lock B and move the armrest pad A to the required height 2 Release the spring bolt lock and allow it to engage with an audible click in the nearest hole WARNING Risk of Injury Even if the armrests are locking they are not designed to carry the weight of the occupied wheelchai...

Page 20: ...D are tightened Installing 1 Push the mudguard into the holder Adjusting the height 1 Slightly loosen the grub screw A on the clamping part B 2 Move the clamping part upwards or downwards on the profile C to the desired height 3 Re tighten the grub screw 4 Perform the setting on both sides 3 8 5 Clothes guard A clothes guard can be installed to protect your clothes 3 9 Leg rests WARNING Risk of in...

Page 21: ...sk of instability Adding a cushion to the seat will raise your height above the ground and can affect your stability in all directions If a cushion is changed it may also change the user s stability If the thickness of the cushion is changed a complete set up of the wheelchair need to be done by a qualified technician Use a seat cushion with anti slip underlay or hook fastening tapes to avoid slip...

Page 22: ... or soft ground the antitipper can sink into potholes or directly into the ground thereby curtailing or eliminating its safety function Only use the antitipper when travelling on even and firm ground Activating the antitipper 1 Push the antitipper completely downwards and swivel it backwards until it engages WARNING Risk of tipping An activated antitipper can catch when negotiating a step or an ed...

Page 23: ...the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair The posture belt is not a positioning device WARNING Risk of serious injury strangulation A loose belt can allow the user to slip down and create a risk of strangulation The posture belt should be mounted by a qualified technician and fitted by the responsible prescriber Always make sure that the posture belt is tightly fitted across the lower p...

Page 24: ...lasp B 2 To open push the PRESS button C and pull the catch A out of the buckle clasp B Adjusting the length The posture belt has the good length when there s just sufficient space for a flat hand between body and belt 1 Shorten or extend the loop D as required 2 Thread loop D through catch A and plastic buckle E until the loop is flat If this adjustment is not sufficient it might be required to r...

Page 25: ...the handrims Switching to transit wheels 1 Lower the transit wheels into the operating position To do this press the pin A inwards until you can pull the tube down 2 Press the second pin in 3 Pull the tube further downwards until the pin engages into the slot 4 Move the wheelchair to a stable object door frame heavy table which you can use for support and hold onto it firmly with one hand 5 Tilt t...

Page 26: ... the transit wheels back into the inactive position 5 Repeat the process on the other side 4 4 Tipper aid With the tipper aid an assistant can tip the wheelchair more easily in order to navigate steps for example WARNING Risk of overturning Ensure that the tipper aid does not project beyond the external diameter of the rear wheel 1 Hold the wheelchair by the push handles 2 Press the tipper aid wit...

Page 27: ...ob and the leg rest will lock into the desired position Swinging calf pad and adjustments Swinging calf pad forwards 1 or backwards 2 1 Swing calf pad E forwards 1 2 Pull up the calf pad E and swing it backwards 2 Adjusting height of calf pad 1 Loosen knob C 2 Adjust to the desired height and firmly tighten the knob Adjusting depth of calf pad The calf pad has four depth adjustment options 1 Remov...

Page 28: ...12 Nm or H 8 9 Nm in the desired position Width adjustable foot plates 2 1 Loosen the two fixing screws I with 5 mm Allen key 2 Adjust the width position and firmly tighten the two fixing screws I 3 5 Nm in the desired position Invacare recommends that foot plate adjustment is carried out by a qualified technician To ensure a good position of the feet two types of straps can be provided the heel s...

Page 29: ...sen the nut B by turning it counterclockwise 3 Adjust the desired angel and height of the amputee support C 4 Re tighten the lever and nut Removing Installing 1 Remove the amputee support A by simply pulling it out of the frame tube B 2 Insert the amputee support by pushing it completely into the holder 4 7 One arm drive The one arm drive enables you to move the wheelchair with one hand which mean...

Page 30: ...r with the inner smaller hand rim outside the larger hand rim external position 4 8 Cane holder WARNING Risk of overturning Ensure that the cane holder does not project beyond the external diameter of the rear wheel IMPORTANT Risk of damage Never step on the cane holder or use it as a tipping aid 1 Place the cane in the holder 2 Fix the top of the cane to the backrest 30 1659285 A ...

Page 31: ... luggage carrier 4 10 Calf Strap Heel Loop A calf strap and or heel loops are installed to the leg rests of the wheelchair to provide a better position of the users legs Adjusting the Heel Loops 1 Adjust the heel loops A to the desired depth using the hook and loop fasteners Installing adjusting the Calf Strap 1 Completely unfold the wheelchair 2 Close the calf strap by placing both hook and loop ...

Page 32: ...Your provider will supply your wheelchair ready for use Your provider will explain the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and requirements Adjustments of the axle position and the castor supporters must be carried out by a qualified technician If you receive your wheelchair folded read section 7 2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair page 46 32 1659285 A ...

Page 33: ...on systems 6 2 Braking during Use Whilst you are moving you brake by transferring force to the handrim with your hands WARNING Risk of overturning If you apply the parking brakes while you are moving the direction of movement can become uncontrollable and the wheelchair may stop suddenly which can lead to a collision or to you falling out Never apply the parking brakes while you are moving WARNING...

Page 34: ...urning There is a high risk of overturning during the transfer Only get in and out without assistance if you are physically able to do so When transferring position yourself as far back as possible in the seat This will prevent damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward Make sure that both castors are facing straight to the front WARNING Risk of overturning The wheelc...

Page 35: ...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 finding the tipping point an assistant must stand immediately behind the wheelchair to catch it if it tips over To prevent tipping install an antitipper device WAR...

Page 36: ...u to identify the tipping point 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 antitipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards Deactivate the antitipper before going up o...

Page 37: ...up steps or kerbs 1 Move the wheelchair backwards until the rear wheels touch the kerb 2 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 placed back on the ground Without an assistant WARNING Risk of tipping When going down a step without an assistant you could tip ov...

Page 38: ...the front 6 7 Negotiating ramps and slopes WARNING Risk due to wheelchair being out of control When negotiating slopes or gradients your wheelchair could tip backwards forwards or sideways Always have an assistant behind the wheelchair when approaching long slopes Avoid lateral slopes Avoid slopes of more than 7 Avoid jerking when changing direction on a slope CAUTION Your wheelchair could run awa...

Page 39: ...ortant to control your direction and particularly your speed 1 Lean back and carefully allow the handrims to run through your hands You should be able to stop the wheelchair at any time by gripping the handrims CAUTION Risk of burning your hands If you brake for a long time a lot of frictional heat is produced at the handrims Wear suitable gloves 1659285 A 39 ...

Page 40: ...bend forwards between your knees to pick up something off the floor 1 Point the front wheels forwards To do this move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again 2 Apply both parking brakes 3 When leaning forwards your upper body must remain over the front wheels Reaching backwards WARNING Risk of falling out If you lean too far backwards you could tip your wheelchair over Do not lean out ov...

Page 41: ...st be installed in the vehicle Wheelchair tie downs and occupant restraint systems must be approved according to ISO 10542 1 Contact your Invacare representative or your provider for more information on getting and installing an approved and compatible restraint system WARNING If for some reason it is impossible to transfer the wheelchair user to a vehicle seat the wheelchair can be used as a seat...

Page 42: ...oblems due to reduced tyre pressure WARNING Injury or damage may occur from wheelchair components or options loosened during a collision or sudden stop Ensure all removable or detachable components and options are removed from the wheelchair and securely stored in the vehicle It is essential to have your wheelchair checked by your provider after an accident collision etc IMPORTANT Make sure that t...

Page 43: ... 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 belt manufacturer 3 Release the parking brakes and apply tension front straps by pulling the wheelchair backwards from the rear 4...

Page 44: ...slip resistant material to avoid laterally slipping on the axle 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 Fastening the 3 point passenger restraint system IMPORTANT The illustration above may differ depending on the restraint system...

Page 45: ... part of the vehicle wheelchair or seating Ensure the lap belt fits snugly over the occupant s pelvis and is not allowed to ride up into the abdominal area Ensure the user is able to reach the release mechanism unaided 1 Attach the 3 point passenger restraint system refering to the user manual supplied with your 3 point restraint system IMPORTANT Apply the lap belt of the 3 point passenger restrai...

Page 46: ...he wheelchair IMPORTANT Do not fold and unfold the wheelchair when the back is folded down Folding the wheelchair IMPORTANT Release the stabilizing bar if present before folding the wheelchair 1 Remove the seat cushion if present 2 Fold the footrests upwards 3 Pull the seat cover upwards 4 Now you can fold the backrest down if your wheelchair is fitted with a folding back Unfolding the wheelchair ...

Page 47: ...th 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 Installing the Rear Wheels 1 Disengage the wheel locks 2 With one hand hold the wheelchair upright 3 With the other hold the wheel through the external spoke rim around the wheel hub 4 Using your thumb pr...

Page 48: ...Visual check x Check the castors x Check the bolts x weekly monthly annually Check the spokes x Check the parking brakes x Have wheelchair checked by your provider x Checking the tyre pressure 1 Check the tyre pressure See section Tyres for more information 2 Inflate the tyres to the required pressure 3 Check the tyre tread at the same time 4 If necessary change the tyres Checking that rear wheels...

Page 49: ...e refer to the service manual available on the internet at www kuschall com IMPORTANT Self locking screws nuts or thread locking adhesive are used for several connections If these are loosened they must be replaced by new self locking screws nuts or they must be secured using new thread locking adhesive Self locking screws nuts must be replaced by your provider Checking the spoke tension The spoke...

Page 50: ... tyre lever When doing this check all the way round to ensure that the inner tube is not trapped between the tyre and the rim 8 Inflate the tyre to the maximum operating pressure see 11 2 Tyres page 57 Check that no air is escaping from the tyre Spare parts All spare parts can be obtained from your wheelchair provider 8 3 Cleaning and Disinfection 8 3 1 General Safety Information CAUTION Risk of C...

Page 51: ...for short periods and clean it after every trip to the beach If the wheelchair is dirty wipe off the dirt as soon as possible with a damp cloth and dry it carefully 1 Remove any installed optional equipment only optional equipment which does not require tools 2 Wipe down the individual parts using a cloth or soft brush ordinary household cleaning agents pH 6 8 and warm water 3 Rinse the parts with...

Page 52: ...following actions Inspection Cleaning and disinfection Adaptation to the new user For detailed information see 8 Maintenance page 48 and the service manual for this product Make sure that the user manual is handed over with the product If any damage or malfunction is detected do not reuse the product 9 3 Disposal Be environmentally responsible and recycle this product through your recycling facili...

Page 53: ...ws how to identify and repair faults Some of the actions listed must be carried out by a qualified technician These are indicated We recommend that all adjustments are carried out by a qualified technician CAUTION If you notice a fault with your wheelchair e g a significant change in handling stop using your wheelchair immediately and contact your provider 1659285 A 53 ...

Page 54: ...arings qualified technician Rear wheels are off track Change track qualified technician Castors not adjusted to same height Position the castors such that they touch the floor at the same time qualified technician The wheelchair tips backwards too easily Rear wheels are mounted too far forwards Mount the rear wheels further back qualified technician Back angle too large Reduce the backrest angle q...

Page 55: ...e 57 Rolling resistance is very high Rear wheels not parallel Ensure the rear wheels are parallel qualified technician Too little tension in castor bearing block Tighten the nut on the bearing block axle slightly qualified technician The castors wobble when moving fast Castor wheel has worn smooth Change castor qualified technician The castor is stiff or stuck Bearings are dirty or faulty Clean or...

Page 56: ... floor height 360 500 mm in increments of 10 mm F Backrest height 300 510 mm in increments of 15 mm G Overall length with legrest 70 frame angle approx 870 1220 mm 80 frame angle approx 850 1200 mm H Seat width 280 500 mm in increments of 20 mm I Overall width Overall width folded Seat width 180 mm approx 290 mm Folded length 70 frame angle approx 870 1220 mm 80 frame angle approx 850 1200 mm J Ov...

Page 57: ...ontal location of axle approx 60 to 90 mm Maximum user weight 130 kg The wheelchair conforms to ISO 7176 8 and ISO 7176 16 11 2 Tyres The ideal tyre pressure depends on the tyre type The table below is an indication In case the tyre differs from the list below check the side of the tyre the maximum pressure is often listed there Tyre Diameter and width Max pressure Profile tyre 24x1 7 bar 700 kPa ...

Page 58: ...aterials The components used to manufacture Küschall wheelchairs consist of following materials Frame tubes Aluminum Backrest tubes Aluminum Cross struts Aluminum Seat cover Backrest cover PA PE PVC Push handles Aluminum TPE Clothes guard Mudguard Carbon Fiber or Plastic Castor forks Aluminum Legrest Aluminum Footrest Carbon Fiber or Plastic Supporting parts Attachments Steel Aluminum Screws and b...

Page 59: ...Notes ...

Page 60: ...siness Campus Seatown Road Swords County Dublin Tel 353 1 810 7084 Fax 353 1 810 7085 ireland invacare com www invacare ie New Zealand Invacare New Zealand Ltd 4 Westfield Place Mt Wellington 1060 New Zealand Phone 0800 468 222 Fax 0800 807 788 sales invacare co nz www invacare co nz United Kingdom Invacare Limited Pencoed Technology Park Pencoed Bridgend CF35 5AQ Tel 44 0 1656 776 222 Fax 44 0 16...

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