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The KSL

en Active wheelchair

Service Manual

PROVIDER: Keep this manual.
The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified
technician.

Summary of Contents for KSL

Page 1: ...The KSL en Active wheelchair Service Manual PROVIDER Keep this manual The procedures in this manual MUST be performed by a qualified technician ...

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: ...ble Backrest 15 6 3 5 Replacing the handle 17 6 3 6 Replacing the foldable Push Handle 17 6 4 Footrests 18 6 4 1 Replacing the footrest 18 6 4 2 Adjusting the footrest height 18 6 4 3 Installing replacing the foot plate 19 6 4 4 Replacing the angle adjustable footrest 19 6 5 Sideparts 20 6 5 1 Replacing the Mudguard 20 6 5 2 Replacing the Clothes guard 20 6 6 Castors 22 6 6 1 Replacing the castor ...

Page 4: ... the product for example product safety notices and product recalls contact your Invacare representative See addresses at the end of this document 1 2 Symbols in This Manual Symbols and signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage See the information below for definitions of the signal words WARNING Indicates...

Page 5: ...parts are only available as a kit Always use the complete new kit when replacing a part Spare parts can be ordered from Invacare Refer to your local Invacare website to access the electronic spare parts catalogue ESPC IMPORTANT Refer to the user manual of this product for information on Technical data Product components Labels Additional safety instructions The information contained in this docume...

Page 6: ... the torque specified in the following instructions Liquid high strength and low strength adhesives are available After the torque specifications the adhesive to be used high strength or low strength is indicated in brackets Fastening with hexagon socket bolts Hexagon socket bolts are not designed to withstand an excessive application of force When tightening or undoing a hexagon socket bolt force...

Page 7: ... Backrest angle BA 74 78 82 86 90 C Lower leg length LLL 350 500 mm in increments of 10 mm D Front seat to floor height FSTF 450 530 mm in increments of 10 mm E Rear seat to floor height RSTF 400 480 mm in increments of 10 mm F Backrest height BH 270 420 mm in increments of 15 mm G Total length TL 75 frame angle approx 800 mm 90 frame angle approx 730 mm H Seat width SW 340 440 mm in increments of...

Page 8: ... Is the product technically and functionally safe Has the product been cleaned and disinfected Is the identification label easily readable and is it securely mounted on the product Is the product accompanied by the latest revision of the user manual 4 2 Spare parts WARNING Original spare parts must be used in all repairs Otherwise the warranty and product declaration of conformity shall be rendere...

Page 9: ...olish and soft wax can be used on painted metal surfaces to remove abrasions and restore gloss Cleaning upholstery For cleaning upholstery refer to the instructions on the labels of the seat cushion and backrest cover 5 2 Disinfection Information on recommended disinfectants and methods can be found on https vah online de en for users 1 Wipe down all generally accessible surfaces with a soft cloth...

Page 10: ...arge Install a smaller castor fork see 6 6 2 Replacing the castor fork page 23 Incorrect tyre pressure in one or both rear tyres Correct tyre pressure see user manual The parking brakes are gripping poorly or asymmetrically Brake setting incorrect Correct brake setting see 6 8 2 Adjusting the parking brake page 26 Incorrect tyre pressure in one or both rear wheels Correct tyre pressure see user ma...

Page 11: ...rmined by the design of the frame and cannot be changed retrospectively A modification of the tip behaviour can only be achieved by ordering a new one off backrest The seat depth can be adjusted by changing the hole position Changing the frame Contact the Invacare Customer Service department if you wish to change the frame 1659346 A 11 ...

Page 12: ...s are possible To ensure that the frame is straight and the axles of the castor forks are perpendicular to the ground choose one of the combinations listed in the table Front seat to floor height FSTF Rear seat to floor height RSTF according to castor wheel size castor fork size position and rear wheel Castor fork size position Castor wheel size FSTF mm RSTF mm Rear wheel size Frame type 3 Castor ...

Page 13: ...sign of the frame it may not be possible to fit the seat cover In this case the axle holders must be loosened 4 Loosen the axle holders if necessary 5 Install new seat cover using bolts B C and D with washers on both sides 6 Ensure the rear wheels are parallel see 6 7 1 Ensuring the rear wheels are parallel page 23 and tighten axle holder bolts 7 Reinstall mudguard or clothes guard using bolts A w...

Page 14: ...n the bolt 4 Carry out the same setting on both sides 5 Reinstall the backrest cover If the required height cannot be achieved a different telescopic tube or push handle must be used A 7 Nm 6 3 2 Adjusting the Backrest Angle BA If you want to change the backrest angle then the complete backrest will have to be replaced Possible backrest angles are 74 78 82 86 90 Changing the backrest angle also mo...

Page 15: ...ten the axle holder bolts 15 Pull the upper backrest band C over the backrest tube D 16 Reinstall the push handles and the end band using bolts A on both sides 17 Reinstall the mudguard or clothes guard A 7 Nm E 4 Nm F 7 Nm 6 3 4 Replacing the Foldable Angle Adjustable Backrest Optionally a foldable angle adjustable backrest can be installed WARNING Installing the foldable angle adjustable backres...

Page 16: ...he frame using bolt spacers and washers J 10 Install the support plate to the backrest tubes using bolt H with spacer washers and plastic washer in the required adjustor position see section Adjusting the Backrest Angle below 11 On both support plates insert the release cord into the hole K and make a knot at both ends 12 Position the mudguard or clothes guard on the support plate and drill throug...

Page 17: ...ing the foldable Push Handle Hole punch pliers 6 mm Allen key 3 mm 4 mm 1 Remove the old foldable push handle 2 Pull down the backrest cover F on the telescopic tube until its hole B is uncovered IMPORTANT Make sure that the threaded insert E part no 1580450 supplied with the new push handle is used for assembly 3 Place the threaded insert E in the telescopic tube 4 Punch a hole through the backre...

Page 18: ... footrest see 6 4 1 Replacing the footrest Allen key 4 mm Socket spanner 8 mm 1 Remove the bolts washers and nuts A on both sides 2 Remove the footrest 3 Insert the new footrest into the frame tubes and move it to the required height 4 Reinsert bolts washers and nuts on both sides and tighten A 7 Nm 6 4 2 Adjusting the footrest height The height of the footrest can be adjusted in steps of 10 mm Al...

Page 19: ...vet nuts D into the four holes from above 6 Position the foot plate again on the footrest and fasten with bolts C C 4 Nm 6 4 4 Replacing the angle adjustable footrest Allen key 4 mm Socket spanner 8 mm 1 Remove bolts G from the frame tubes H 2 Remove the footrest assembly A and B with the foot plate C from the frame 3 Remove all bolts D washers E and nuts F from the foot plate C 4 Remove the foot ...

Page 20: ...dguard from the other side as a template by placing it on the new one and marking the position of the holes Drill holes in the new mudguard 3 Install the new mudguards by following step 1 in reverse order F 7 Nm 6 5 2 Replacing the Clothes guard Seven different clothes guard sizes are available The clothes guards are made from Carbon fibre Clothes guard Size in Relationship to Backrest type Rear W...

Page 21: ... Remove screws and spacers B and C distance pieces D and E nuts with washers F and the clothes guards A on both sides 2 Use the old clothes guard from the other side as a template by placing it on the new one and marking the position of the holes Drill holes in the new clothes guard 3 Install the new clothes guards by following step 1 in reverse order F 7 Nm 1659346 A 21 ...

Page 22: ...change in the adjustment of these screws requires a change of screw Allen key 3 mm 1 Remove the screws A and washers B 2 Remove the castor wheel D from the castor fork C 3 Place the sleeves E in the bearing of the new castor wheel 4 Place the castor wheel with sleeves in the required position of the fork 5 Secure the castor wheel to the fork using screws and washers A 4 Nm Function check The wheel...

Page 23: ...till be turned freely 5 Reinstall the castor wheel F 13 Nm high strength Function check Tip the wheelchair backwards by 90 so that it is lying on the backrest and the rear wheels Make sure that the clevis pin is as horizontal as possible Turn the fork upwards position A and let it tip downwards The fork has been correctly adjusted if it easily turns to slightly beyond the bottommost point position...

Page 24: ...justed if the removable axle engages correctly when installing the wheel and the wheel has just minimal clearance The wheels must be exchanged left to right side and vice versa after adjusting both removable axles The adjustment must now be checked or carried out again to ensure the wheels can be switched 6 7 3 Replacing an axle A new axle must be used to change the wheel camber Allen key 5 mm 1 R...

Page 25: ...ot trapped between the tyre and the rim 8 Inflate the tube to its maximum operating pressure Check that no air is escaping from the tyre 6 7 5 Replacing a solid tire Removing a solid tire Lever bar 1 Push on the side wall of the tire while inserting a lever bar Some solid tires are quite a bit smaller than the rim so this can be difficult 2 Once one lever is in insert a second lever and push the t...

Page 26: ...ng brake function is only guaranteed if the tyre has the corresponding inflation pressure 1 Check the tyre pressure in the rear wheels and correct if necessary 2 Slightly loosen bolt A of the brake holder 3 Change the position of the brake assembly as described in chapter 6 8 1 Installing the parking brake page 26 4 Tighten the bolt A IMPORTANT The force to apply the parking brake must be 60 N max...

Page 27: ...g to the below description 5 Ensure that the rear wheels are parallel see Ensuring the rear wheels are parallel A 7 Nm Low strength D 9 Nm Adjusting the length of the antitipper 1 Press the spring pin E Slide the inner part of the antitipper to the required position until the spring pin locates in the correct hole Function control The distance between the antitipper and the ground must be 50 70 mm...

Page 28: ...e locking mechanism shows towards the front WARNING Risk of injury due to incorrect installation Make sure that the seat cover does not get caught between the steel strap and the side supporters during assembly 6 9 3 Installing the Positioning Belt Adapter Plate used in Relation with Seat Depth SD Seat Width SW SD mm SW mm 340 360 380 400 420 440 Distance between fixing screws 385 not possible 410...

Page 29: ... installation Make sure that the parking brakes are positioned correctly to ensure the function 2 Insert bolts A with washers B and tighten 3 Mount the belt D to the adapter plate C in the required hole using bolt E and nut F The washer G can be placed between the belt and the nut to avoid the rotation of the belt If necessary reduce the length of the belt by cutting straight across the belt at po...

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