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- Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 1
KÜSCHALL K-SERIES attract 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 DDZ0068 | 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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 3
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 Checklist 42 8.4 Cleaning 44 8.5 Disinfection 45 9 Troubleshooting 46 9.1 Safety information 46 9.2 Identifying and repairing faults - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 4
10 After Use 49 10.1 Storage 49 10.2 Re-use 49 10.3 Disposal Information 49 11 Technical data 50 11.1 Dimensions and weight 50 11.2 Environmental conditions 51 11.3 Materials 51 11.4 Information disclosure in manufacturer's specification sheets 51 - Invacare DDZ0068 | 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 DDZ0068 | 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 DDZ0068 | 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 DDZ0068 | 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 DDZ0068 | 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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 10
K-Series attract 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 DDZ0068 | 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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 12
K-Series attract 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 - Invacare DDZ0068 | 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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 14
K-Series attract 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 - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 15
1.8°. 1605622-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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 16
K-Series attract 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 - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 17
3 COMPONENTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 3.1 Overview Components and their functions A Push handle B Back C Rear wheel with handrim D Parking brake E Castor fork with castor F Footrest G Frame H Seat / Cushion I Clothes-guard Short description The küschall K-Seriesattract is a rigid frame wheelchair with - Invacare DDZ0068 | 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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 19
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 Backrest Backrest cover You can adjust the tension of the backrest cover as required. - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 20
K-Series attract Foldable push handles Rear set 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 sure that the - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 21
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. Removing 1. Pull the side rest by the arm cushion - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 22
K-Series attract 3.7 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. 3.8 Footrest The height of the footrest can be adjusted. The adjustment must be carried out by - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 23
. - Küschall recommends that antitippers be used until the user develops the skills and experience to safely operate the wheelchair without them. - The manual wheelchair is intended for indoor and outdoor use on firm surfaces. When outdoors on wet, soft ground or on gravel surfaces, antitippers may - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 24
K-Series attract WARNING! Risk of tipping An activated antitipper can catch when negotiating a step or an edge. - Always deactivate the antitipper before driving over a step or kerb. Deactivating the antitipper 1. Push the antitipper completely downwards against the spring and swivel it inwards - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 25
3.11 Seat cushion A suitable cushion is needed to provide an even pressure distribution on the seat. Use a seat cushion with anti-slip underlay or Velcro® (hook) fastening tapes to avoid slipping of the seat cushion. A Velcro® (loop) fastening tape is pre-attached to the seat cover. 3.12 Seat - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 26
K-Series attract 4 ACCESSORIES 4.1 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 positioning strap - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 27
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 re-fit the seat positioning strap at the fixations. Fitting the seat positioning strap at the fixations CAUTION! - - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 28
K-Series attract 5 SETUP 5.1 Safety information WARNING! Risk of injury - Before using the wheelchair, check its general condition and its main functions, refer to 8 Maintenance, page 40. Your dealer will supply your wheelchair ready for use. Your dealer will explain the main functions and ensure - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 29
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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 30
K-Series attract 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 - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 31
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 accommodate one - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 32
K-Series attract 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 - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 33
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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 34
moving. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Make sure to use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-held supports. 34 Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available: Moving Up Stairs 1. If necessary, rotate - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 35
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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 36
K-Series attract 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 - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 37
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 with an - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 38
K-Series attract 7 TRANSPORT 7.1 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 - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 39
3. Pull the cord on the back of the wheelchair (1) and fold the backrest forward (2) until it engages. 4. The wheelchair can now be lifted using the backrest brace. Unfolding the wheelchair IMPORTANT! - When unfolding the wheelchair, do not pull the backrest brace without previously releasing the - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 40
K-Series attract 8 MAINTENANCE 8.1 Safety information WARNING! Some materials deteriorate naturally over time. This could result in damage to wheelchair components. - Your wheelchair should be checked by a qualified technician/dealer at least once a year or if it has not been used for a long period - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 41
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, available on the internet at www.kuschall.com. IMPORTANT! Safety - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 42
kuschall.com. 42 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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 43
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. 1605622 - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 44
K-Series attract 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 - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 45
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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 46
K-Series attract 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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 47
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 Rolling resistance - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 48
K-Series attract Fault The front wheels wobble when moving fast Possible cause Too little tension in front wheel bearing block Front wheel has worn smooth The front wheel is stiff or Bearings are dirty or faulty stuck Action Tighten the nut on the bearing block axle slightly, ® qualified - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 49
disinfection, 8.4 Cleaning, page 44 and 8.5 Disinfection, page 45 in this manual. • Inspection, 8 Maintenance, page 40 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 DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 50
K-Series attract 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 16" in the lightest configuration of the wheelchair. Dimensions and weights may alter according to different configurations. 50 A Seat depth B - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 51
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 Leg to seat surface angle Propelling wheel diameter Horizontal location of axle Min. 760 mm 713 mm 652 mm - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 52
K-Series attract Description Static stability forward wheels unlocked Static stability rearward -wheels unlocked Static stability anti-tip wheels unlocked Static stability sideways wheels unlocked Static impact and fatigue testing requirements (pass/fail) Resistance to ignition requirements (pass/ - Invacare DDZ0068 | Owners Manual - Page 53
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-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. 1605622-B 2017-01-23 *1605622B*
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KÜSCHALL
K-SERIES
attract
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.