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Technical data

 R-33

 

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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 psi 

Slick tyres (speed run) 

10 bar 

1000 kPa 

145 psi 

Mountain bike tyre 

4 bar 

400 kPa 

58 psi 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.4 Identification label 

The identification label is attached to the frame of your 
wheelchair and gives the following information: 

 

c

 Manufacturer’s 

address 

d

 Product 

description 

e

  Date of manufacture 

f

  Instruction to read the User Manual 

g

  Maximum user weight  

h

  Instruction that this wheelchair is not designed for 

passenger transport in vehicles 

i

 Serial 

number 

j

  Warning that this is an active wheelchair and can tip 

backwards 

 

Summary of Contents for R33

Page 1: ...User manual Active wheelchair ...

Page 2: ...nt As part of its ongoing improvement of products Küschall AG re serves the right to modify existing models at any time Küschall dealers will be notified of any such modifications Any use of this publication or of parts thereof as well as any reproduction of images must have the written consent of Küschall AG This product complies with Directive 93 42 EEC concerning medical devices ...

Page 3: ...ntitipper 15 4 7 Seat cushion 16 4 8 Accessories 16 5 Set up 18 6 Using the wheelchair 19 6 1 Safety information 19 6 2 Braking during use 19 6 3 Getting in and out of the wheelchair 20 6 4 Driving and steering the wheelchair 20 6 5 Negotiating steps and kerbs 21 6 6 Going up and down stairs 23 6 7 Negotiating ramps and slopes 24 6 8 Stability and balance when seated 25 7 Transport 27 7 1 Safety i...

Page 4: ... R 33 4 ...

Page 5: ...uation that could result in minor or slight injury if it is not avoided IMPORTANT Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in damage to property if it is not avoided Tips and recommendations Gives useful tips recommendations and information for efficient trouble free use 1 3 Guarantee General conditions Küschall AG guarantees that their wheelchairs are free from defects and are fully func...

Page 6: ...arantee 1 4 Service life We estimate that the Küschall wheelchair has a service life span of five years It is difficult to state the exact length of the service life of our products and the length stated is an estimated average life span based on normal use The life span may be considerably longer if the wheelchair is used to a limited extent and if it is used with care maintained and handled prop...

Page 7: ...r and overturn Never exceed a speed of 7 km h Avoid collisions in general CAUTION Risk of burning The wheelchair components can heat up when exposed to strong sunlight CAUTION Risk of getting fingers caught There is always a risk of getting e g fingers or arms caught in the moving parts of the wheelchair Make sure when activating the folding or insertion mechanisms of moving parts such as the remo...

Page 8: ...n cause accidents Always check that the safety devices are working before you use the wheelchair and have them checked regularly by the specialist dealer The functions of the safety devices are described in Section 4 Components and their function The wheelchair has been tested in accordance with EN 12183 It includes a test for flammability ...

Page 9: ...of footrest 3 standard configuration varies Seat width SB 340 440 mm Seat depth ST 375 450 mm Seat height front SHv 490 510 mm Seat height rear SHh 400 490 mm Lower leg length UL 390 480 mm Backrest angle RW 74 90 Backrest height RH 270 480 mm Total width GB 1 565 665 mm Total length GL 2 760 830 mm Weight 3 9 5 kg Maximum user weight 100 kg ...

Page 10: ... speed run 10 bar 1000 kPa 145 psi Mountain bike tyre 4 bar 400 kPa 58 psi 3 4 Identification label The identification label is attached to the frame of your wheelchair and gives the following information c Manufacturer s address d Product description e Date of manufacture f Instruction to read the User Manual g Maximum user weight h Instruction that this wheelchair is not designed for passenger t...

Page 11: ...r wheel with handrim g Backrest h Footrest i Frontwheel j Parking brake k Clothes guard Short description The Küschall R 33 is a rigid frame wheelchair with folding backrest The equipment of your wheelchair may differ from the diagram as each wheelchair is manufactured individually to the specifications in the order ...

Page 12: ...ir may stop suddenly which can lead to a collision or to you falling out Never apply the parking brakes while you are moving WARNING Risk of overturning The parking brakes will not operate correctly unless there is sufficient air in the tyres Section 3 Tyre pressure Standard brake To apply the brake push the brake lever forwards as far as possible To release the brake pull the brake lever backward...

Page 13: ...e or between your knees 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 required then reattach them IMPORTANT If the bands are set very loose the tipping point of your wheelchair is changed for th...

Page 14: ...nd using your thumb activate the release that is concealed under the plastic 1 At the same time pull the push handle backwards 2 and fold it down 3 To fold the push handles up bring the push handle into the horizontal position until it engages IMPORTANT Make sure that the push handle does actually engage so that it does not accidentally fold down while pushing the wheelchair 4 5 Sides Side rest in...

Page 15: ...t must be carried out by the specialist dealer Clothes guard A clothes guard can be fitted to protect your clothes Before folding the back of the wheelchair the clothes guard must first be folded inwards against the backrest 4 6 Antitipper An antitipper prevents the wheelchair from tipping backwards Activating the antitipper Slide the Antitipper c onto the bracket and fix it with the quickpin d CA...

Page 16: ...s must be fitted by a specialist dealer Opening the safety belt Push in the PRESS button and pull the catch c out of the buckle d The safety belt opens Closing the safety belt Push the catch c into the buckle d Tighten the belt e until you are held securely in the wheelchair Air pump The air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection Remove the dust cap from the valve connection Push the val...

Page 17: ...e carrier When not in use the luggage carrier can be folded up IMPORTANT Only use the luggage carrier for the intended purpose WARNING Risk of tipping Weight on the carrier changes the tipping behaviour of the wheelchair The wheelchair can tip forwards more easily when the luggage carrier is loaded ...

Page 18: ...chair 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 your needs and requirements ...

Page 19: ...e pressure can have a huge effect on handling Check the tyre pressure before each journey 6 2 Braking during use Whilst you are moving you brake by transferring force to the handrim with your hands Hold the handrims and press evenly with both hands until the wheelchair stops WARNING Risk of overturning if you brake sharply If you apply the parking brakes while you are moving the direction of movem...

Page 20: ...ting in and out Apply the parking brakes Fold the footrests up or swing them to the side depending on design 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 wheelchair s tipping point WARNING...

Page 21: ...shift in weight and steering in opposite directions with the handrims will enable you 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 preven...

Page 22: ...l the front wheels are back on the ground 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 placed back on the ground Without an assistant WARNING Risk of tipping When going down a step w...

Page 23: ... ground 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 step at a time as described above The first assistant should stand behind the wheelchair holding the push handles The second assistan...

Page 24: ...slopes Avoid slopes of more than 7 Avoid jerking when changing direction on a slope CAUTION Your wheelchair could run away even on slightly sloping ground if you do not control it using the handrims Use the parking brakes if your wheelchair is stationary on sloping ground 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 ...

Page 25: ...repp and Supergripp You could burn your hands Wear suitable gloves 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 Leaning forwards WARNING Risk of falling out If you lean forwards out of the w...

Page 26: ... 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 over the backrest Use an antitipper device Point the front wheels forwards To do this move your wheelchair forwards slightly then back again Do not apply the parking brakes When reaching backwards do not reach so far that you have to change your sitting ...

Page 27: ...The wheelchair has a rigid frame Nevertheless the backrest can be folded forwards and fixed there Folding the wheelchair Remove the seat cushion if present Fold the clothes guard if present inwards against the backrest on both sides Pull the cord on the back of the wheelchair and fold the backrest forward until it engages The wheelchair can now be lifted using the backrest brace Unfolding the whee...

Page 28: ...eels Release the brakes With one hand hold the wheelchair upright With the other hold the wheel through the external spoke rim around the wheel hub Using your thumb press the removable axle button c Keep it pressed and pull the wheel out of the adapter sleeve d Fitting the rear wheels Release the brakes With one hand hold the wheelchair upright With the other hold the wheel through the external sp...

Page 29: ...tyres to the required pressure Check the tyre tread at the same time If necessary change the tyres Check that rear wheels are seated correctly Pull on the rear wheel to check that the removable axle is seated correctly The wheel should not come off If the rear wheels are not engaged properly remove any dirt or deposits If the problem persists have the removable axles re fitted by a specialist deal...

Page 30: ... rear wheels or changing their position Repairing or changing an inner tube Remove the rear wheel and release any air from the inner tube Lift one tyre wall away from the rim using a bicycle tyre lever Do not use sharp objects such as a screwdriver which could damage the inner tube Pull the inner tube out of the tyre Repair the inner tube using a bicycle repair kit or if necessary replace the tube...

Page 31: ...e cushions and metal parts with a soft damp cloth Dry the wheelchair carefully with a cloth after using it in the rain or in the shower If the wheelchair is dirty wipe off the dirt as soon as possible with a damp cloth and dry it carefully IMPORTANT Do not use coarse abrasives aggressive cleaning products or high pressure cleaners 8 3 Disinfection The wheelchair may be disinfected by spraying or w...

Page 32: ...ows how to identify and repair faults CAUTION Contact your specialist dealer immediately if you notice a fault with your wheelchair e g a significant change in handling IMPORTANT Some of the actions listed must be carried out by an authorised specialist dealer These are indicated We recommend that all adjustments are carried out by a specialist dealer ...

Page 33: ...o large Reduce the backrest angle specialist dealer The brakes are gripping poorly or asymmetrically Incorrect tyre pressure in one or both rear tyres Correct the tyre pressure Section 3 Technical data Brake setting incorrect Correct the brake setting specialist dealer Rolling resistance is very high Tyre pressure in rear tyres is too low Correct tyre pressure Section 3 Technical data Rear wheels ...

Page 34: ...in this manual The wheelchair should be adapted for the new user in accordance with the service documentation available from the Küschall distributor for your country end of this document 10 2 Disposal Be environmentally aware and dispose of your wheelchair properly Disposal is subject to national and local regulations For correct disposal contact your specialist dealer or ask your town or distric...

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