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KÜSCHALL CHAMPION 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. - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 2
©2017 Küschall AG / Invacare Corporation All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Küschall AG / Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™ and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Küschall AG / - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 3
Information about the User Manual 5 1.2 Symbols in this manual 5 1.3 Standards and regulations 6 1.4 Intended use 6 1.5 Indications for use 6 1.6 Service life 6 1.7 Warranty Safety Inspection Checklist 44 8.4 Cleaning 46 8.5 Disinfection 47 9 Troubleshooting 48 9.1 Safety information 48 - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 4
9.2 Identifying and repairing faults 49 10 After Use 51 10.1 Storage 51 10.2 Re-use 51 10.3 Disposal Information 51 11 Technical data 52 11.1 Dimensions and weight 52 11.2 Environmental conditions 53 11.3 Materials 53 11.4 Information disclosure in manufacturer's specification sheets 54 - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 5
this document. If necessary, we will provide you with a high resolution PDF file of the user manual. Moreover, you can have the PDF file read out to you with the aid of suitable programs avoided. Gives useful tips, recommendations and information for efficient, trouble-free use. Manufacturer 5 - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 6
to persons limited to a sitting position. 1.6 Service life The expected service life is five years, presuming that the product is used daily and in accordance with safety instructions, maintenance instructions and intended use, stated in this manual. Wear and tear information Normal wear and tear - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 7
from whom you purchased your Invacare product. In the event you do not receive satisfactory warranty service, please write directly to Invacare at the address on the back cover of this manual. Provide dealer's name, address, the product model number, date of purchase, indicate nature of the defect - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 8
WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THE PRODUCT INSTRUCTIONS. THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES WHATSOEVER, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 9
information for the protection of the wheelchair user and assistant and for safe, trouble-free use of the wheelchair. DANGER! Risk of Death, Serious Injury or understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as user manual, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 10
Champion WARNING! Risk of injury or damage Use of incorrect or improper replacement (service) parts may cause injury or damage. - Replacement parts MUST match original Küschall parts. - Always provide the wheelchair serial number to assist in ordering the correct - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 11
WARNING! Operating Information - To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. - DO NOT attempt to reach - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 12
Champion WARNING! Operating Information - Küschall strongly recommends that antitippers be used at all times. Refer to the Antitipper chapter for correct usage and adjustment. - Engaging the wheel locks may not prevent the wheelchair from moving on all floor surfaces including those that may be wet - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 13
WARNING! Weight Training - Küschall DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Küschall wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Küschall shall not be - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 14
Champion WARNING! 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 removable axle of the rear wheel, folding backrest or - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 15
1.3°. 1605621-B Safety A Manufacturer's address B Product description C Date of manufacture D Instruction to read the User Manual E Maximum user weight F Serial number Antitipper warning label WARNING: Read user manual Follow user manual instructions prior to the usage of an antitipper device. Non - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 16
Champion Information label NO WHEELCHAIR HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR USE AS A SEATING SURF ACE WITHIN A MOTOR VEHICLE. THIS LABEL IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONL Y. LIABILITY IS S UES WERE NOT 1605855 A CONSIDERED IN THE ATTACHMENT OF THIS LABEL. AUCUN FAUTEUIL ROULANT N'A ÉTÉ APPROUVÉ POUR ÊTRE UTILISÉ - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 17
3 COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 3.1 Overview Components and their functions A Backrest B Rear wheel with handrim C Quick release axle D Folding mechanism E Front wheel fork with front wheel F Footrest G Frame H Seat I Mudguard Short description The küschall Champion is a folding active wheelchair - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 18
overturning - DO NOT attempt to stop a moving wheelchair with wheel locks. Wheel locks are not brakes. - DO NOT lean on the wheel locks for support or transfer. WARNING! Risk of overturning The wheel locks will not operate correctly unless there is sufficient air in the tires. - Ensure the correct - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 19
Active wheel lock Components and their functions Adjusting the backrest cover 1. To engage the wheel lock, pull the wheel lock lever forwards beside or between your knees as far as possible. 2. To disengage the wheel lock, push the wheel lock lever backwards beside or between your knees. 3.3 - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 20
Champion IMPORTANT! - Only ever tighten the bands when the wheelchair is unfolded. 3.4 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 - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 21
Foldable push handles Rear set Components and their functions Integrated A 1. Fully 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 - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 22
recommends ordering the antitippers as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. - Küschall recommends that antitippers be used at all times. - The manual wheelchair is intended for indoor and outdoor use on firm surfaces. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, antitippers - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 23
WARNING! Risk of overturning Antitippers that are incorrectly set or no longer working can lead to overturning. - Always check that the antitipper is working before using the wheelchair and have it set or readjusted by a qualified technician/dealer when required. WARNING! Risk of overturning On - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 24
Champion 3.8 Tires The ideal pressure depends on the tire type: The table below is an indication. In case the tire differs from the list below, check the side of the tire, the maximum pressure is often listed there. Tire Profile tire Schwalbe® Marathon Plus Schwalbe® One Schwalbe® Rightrun Solid - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 25
4 ACCESSORIES 4.1 Securing strap Accessories 4.2 Seat positioning strap The wheelchair can be equipped with a seat positioning strap. It prevents the user from sliding downward in the wheelchair or from falling out of the wheelchair. WARNING! Risk of serious injury / strangulation A loose seat - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 26
Champion Closing and opening the seat positioning strap Ensure that you are sitting fully back in the seat and that the pelvis is as upright and symmetrical as possible. 1. To close, push the catch A into the buckle clasp B. 2. To open, push the PRESS button C and pull the catch A out of the buckle - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 27
4.3 Air pump The air pump is fitted with a universal valve connection. 1. Remove the dust cap from the valve connection. 2. Push the valve connection onto the open valve on the wheel and pump the wheel up. 4.4 Passive illumination You can attach reflectors to the rear wheels. 4.5 Wheelchair carry - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 28
Champion 4.8 Cane holder 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. WARNING! Risk of overturning - Ensure that the cane holder does not project beyond the external diameter - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 29
the main functions and ensure that the wheelchair meets your needs and requirements. Adjustments of the axle position and the front wheel supporters must be carried out by a specialist dealer. If you receive your wheelchair folded, please read section 7.2 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair, page - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 30
close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe encountered architectural barriers. Use this information only as a basic guide. The techniques that are discussed on the following pages have - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 31
CAUTION! Risk of crushing There may be a very small gap between the rear wheel and the mudguard with the risk that you could trap your fingers. - Ensure that you always propel your wheelchair using the handrims only. CAUTION! Risk of crushing There may be a very small gap between the rear wheel and - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 32
Champion WARNING! - Be aware that carrying heavy objects on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. - This wheelchair has been designed to - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 33
6.3 Reaching, Leaning and Bending WARNING! - DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat. - DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. - DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 34
damage to the wheelchair. Also, be aware of any removable (detachable) parts. These MUST NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). When learning a new assistance technique, have an - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 35
. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports. 1605621-B Using the wheelchair Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Moving Up Stairs - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 36
Champion Moving Down Stairs 1. If necessary, rotate the anti-tippers so the wheels are facing up. 2. One assistant (positioned behind the wheelchair), securely grasps a non-removable (non-detachable) part of the wheelchair for leverage and tilts the wheelchair back to the balance point. 3. After the - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 37
Position the wheelchair as close as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the front casters parallel to it. Remove the armrest, if installed. Engage wheel locks. Shift body weight into seat with transfer. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 38
Champion CAUTION! Risk of burning your hands If you apply hands to the handrims for a long time, a lot of frictional heat is produced at the handrims (especially anti slip handrims). - Wear suitable gloves. 1. Hold the handrims and press evenly with both hands until the wheelchair stops. Braking - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 39
7 TRANSPORT 7.1 Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury if wheelchair is not secured during transport Your wheelchair is not designed for passenger transport in vehicles. You could suffer serious injury in an accident. - During transport, sit in a correctly secured seat, not in the wheelchair. - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 40
the seat cover until the ratchet engages completely. 2. Pull up the backrest at the push-handles until the ratchet bolts engage in the lateral supports. 3. If fitted, replace the backrest stabilization bar by swinging it upwards and locating the spring pin in its hole, 3.4 Stabilizing bar for the - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 41
Removing 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, press the removable axle button A. Keep it pressed and pull the wheel out of the adapter - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 42
Champion 8 MAINTENANCE 8.1 Safety information WARNING! Wheelchair Tie Down Restraints - Wheelchair users should NOT be transported in vehicles of any kind while in wheelchairs. As of this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 43
wheels are not engaged properly, remove any dirt or deposits. If the problem persists, have the removable axles re-fitted by a qualified technician/dealer any loose bolts with the suitable torque. Therefore refer to the Service Manual küschall Champion, available on the internet at www.kuschall.com. - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 44
kuschall.com. 44 8.3 Safety Inspection Checklist Once a year, take your wheelchair to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing. Therefore refer to the service manual and spare parts list, available on the internet at www.kuschall.com. Regular cleaning will reveal loose or worn - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 45
sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely on the leg rest, armrest, front wheel, frame, front fork and front/rear wheel supports (center of gravity), folding mechanism, backrest. If you find anything wrong, have your wheelchair checked immediately by a qualified technician/dealer. 1605621 - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 46
Champion Inspect/Adjust weekly q Ensure that the wheel locks prevent the wheelchair from moving when engaged. q Inspect tires and casters for flat spots, cracks or wear. Replace if necessary. q Inspect rear wheels for cracks in the rim or cracked or broken spokes. Replace if necessary. q Inspect - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 47
stained or surface finish that is badly damaged, contact an authorized dealer for further information. Cleaning upholstery For cleaning upholstery refer to the instructions on the label on the seat, cushion and backrest cover. Cleaning metal surfaces Hot water and mild detergent on soft cloth should - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 48
Champion 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 - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 49
9.2 Identifying and repairing faults Troubleshooting Fault The wheelchair does not travel in a straight line The wheelchair tips backwards too easily The wheel locks are gripping poorly or asymmetrically Possible cause - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 50
Champion Fault Rolling resistance is very high The front wheels wobble when moving fast The wheelchair is very difficult to unfold Possible cause Tire pressure in rear tires is too low Rear wheels are off track Too little tension in front wheel bearing block Backrest cover is too tight Folding - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 51
disinfection, 8.4 Cleaning, page 46 and 8.5 Disinfection, page 47 in this manual. • Inspection, 8 Maintenance, page 42 in this manual. • The wheelchair should be adapted for the new user in accordance with the service documentation (available from the küschall® dealer in your country). 10.3 Disposal - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 52
Champion 11 TECHNICAL DATA 11.1 Dimensions and weight All dimension and weight specifications refer to a seat width of 15 3/4", seat depth of 15 3/4" in the lightest configuration of the wheelchair. Dimensions and weights may alter according to different configurations. 52 1605621-B - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 53
Seat cover / Backrest cover PA / PE / PVC Push handle Steel / Aluminium / TPE Clothes guard / Mudguard Plastic or Carbon Fiber Supporting parts / Attachments Steel / Aluminium Screws and bolts Steel Castors Aluminium All components have either a protective coating or are corrosion - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 54
part Required width of right angled corridor Seat plane angle Effective seat depth Effective seat width Seat surface height at front edge Back support angle Back support height Foot support to seat Min. 1010 mm 680 mm 905 mm 260 mm 560 mm 12 kg 9 kg 855 mm 5° 517 mm 478 mm 470 - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 55
Notes - Invacare DDC0031 | Owners Manual - Page 56
-6900 www.invacare.com Küschall AG Benkenstrasse 260 CH-4108 Witterswil Switzerland www.kuschall.com For ordering parts and replacements parts, please contact Invacare customer service for a list of Invacare qualified technicians and dealers. 1605621-B 2017-01-23 *1605621B*
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KÜSCHALL
CHAMPION
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.