User Manual - Gerald Simonds
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1. Front wheels vibrate when driving fast Unfolding the wheelchair is difficult c k schall Possible cause Wrong air pressure in one of the rear wheels Bearing block of the front wheel fork is not in a vertical position The rear wheels do not run parallel or are axially shifted Front wheels not adjusted to same height One or more spokes are broken Spokes are not equally tightened Front wheel bearings dirty or damaged Rear wheel mounted too far to the front Seat angle too large Backrest angle too large Wrong air pressure in one or both rear wheels Rear wheels are off track Wrong air pressure in the rear wheels Tension at front wheel bearing block too low Folding mechanism adjusted too hard Back cover tightened too much Remedy Correct air pressure Chapter 5 2 Put bearing block in vertical position Chapter 6 4 Correct the shear pretension or the track Chapter 6 1 Position the front wheels such that they touch the floor atthe same time Chapter 6 4 replace defective spoke s Tighten the loose fitting spokes Clean or replace bearing Shift wheels backward Chapter 6 3 Mount adapter place at a lower position of the lateral support Chapter 6 3 Select smaller front fork Reduce backrest angle Chapter 6 5 Correct air pressure Chapter 5 2 Change track Chapter 6 1 Correct air pressure Chapter 5 2 Tighten nut at bearing block axle slightly Adjust folding mechanism Chapter 6 1 Slig2. Pumpthe tire up to the maximum operating pressure Make sure that the tire does not loose air anymore Spiderwheels If the Spiderwheel starts squeeking then proceed as follows Remove the wheel Tighten the bolt in the wheelrim Spare parts All spare parts are available at your authorized dealer To determine the size of a front wheel compare its outer H diameter to the scale on the back of this manual 5 3 Service life and disposal We assume that our wheelchairs will be in use daily For this reason the whole equipment is subjected to an almost continuous stress and consequently a natural wear and tear Taking this into consideration and provided that the wheelchair is maintained properly the lifetime of the K schall wheelchairs is approximately 5 years If the wheelchair is used less frequently e g if you use it inside your apartment only and if it is maintained perfectly the service life will increase accordingly For proper disposal of your wheelchair please contact your authorized dealer 22 c k schall textunit UM05_en_Champion doc 5 4 Detecting and repairing defects The daily use of the wheelchair new adjustments or changed requirements may result in defects which can be repaired We recommend that the adjustments should be carried out by your authorized dealer Defect Wheelchair does not roll straight Wheelchair tips too easily Poor or asymmetric brake grip Rolling resistance is very high
3. Any use of this publication of of parts thereof as well as any reproduction of images must have the written consent of K schall AG ps 2 4 gt Your authorized dealer 5 gt 6 gt UM_Champion EN 1485348 10 2006
4. Remove the lower bolt of the ratchet bolt fixture at the lateral support Insert the tube again and tighten it Insert the armrest again by letting it engage in the Move the backrest to the required position supporting sleeve Insert the bolt in the hole which is closest and tighten it again Repeat the procedure on the other side of the wheel chair Make sure to make the same adjustment on both sides of the H wheel chair 30 Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer c k schall c k schall textunit UM05_en_Champion doc 6 6 Moving the clothing guard to another 6 7 Movingthe tire cover to another position position mam 3mm LI Figure 36 Figure 37 The tire cover is bolted to a support plate You can move it to The clothing guard is bolted to the lateral support at the front BA s another position or replace it and to the wheel support at the back You can move it to another position or remove it Loosen both bolts Take off the clothing guard and mount it to the holes which are closest so that the clothing guard covers the tire completely Loosen the bolt Dand loosen the bolt slightly until you can move the clothing guard Turn the clothing guard until it covers the tire completely Fixthe clothing guard in the hole which is closest using the bolt and tighten the bolt again c k schall Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 31 a lt k schall K scha
5. of the instructions set out in the user manual During the period of warranty any parts that have become defective due to faulty workmanship or materials will be renewed or repaired free of charge by the K schall dealer The warranty will be forfeited should any unauthorised alteration be made to the equipment The purchaser s statutory rights under the consumer Protection Act are not affected If the purchaser mounts additional adaptions to their K schall9 wheelchair they must obtain a written authorization from K schall AG Otherwise any possible liability claims cannot be asserted c k schall Limitation of liability This warranty does not extend to the consequential costs resulting from fault clearance in particular freight and travel costs loss of earnings expenses etc K schall shall not be liable for natural wear and tear inappropriate and incorrect use defective assembly or setting up the purchaser or third parties defective or neglectful treatment use of unsuitable spares Service 25 26 6 Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer This chapter is expressly intended for trained authorized A dealers Authorized dealers should inspect the wheelchair thoroughly for wear or damage and replace components as necessary Minor changes may have great effects on the seat position and the driving behaviour and thus the safety Since many adjustments influence each other suffi
6. same adjustment on both sides of the Hg wheelchair c k schall c k schall textunit UM05_en_Champion doc 6 3 Aligning the front wheel seat angle the axis of the bearing block must be aligned F After adjustments which influence the seat height or the vertically to the floor again Figure 32 Loosen the bolts at the bearing block Insert the upper excenter into the required position further at front or rear side depending on the seat angle Turn the lower excenter with bolt inserted until the axis of the bearing block is aligned vertically to the floor Tighten both bolts again c k schall 6 4 Adjusting the backrest Adjusting the height The height of the standard backrest with push handle can be adjusted in steps of 15 mm Figure 33 Push up the backrest cushion until the bolt O is visible Loosen the bolt and move the backrest to the required height Insert the bolt in the hole which is closest and tighten it again Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 29 Adjusting the backrest angle 6 5 Adjusting the height of the armrest The further the backrest is inclined backward the lower the tipping stability of the wheel chair Figure 35 Take off the armrest LJ 4mm Figure 34 Loosen and take out the bolts at the arm rest tube Move the threaded sleeve in the inside of the tube to the required hole Allow the backrest to engage in the lateral support
7. wheelchair can be equipped with a security belt which prevents falling out of the wheelchair Figure 25 Belt assembly The assembly of the belt should be carried out by your A dealer Pull the belt through the backrest and position it so that the buckle is placed at the front Opening the belt Press on the PRESS button and pull the locker Q out of its socket The buckle will open up Closing the belt Insert the locker completely into the buckle socket Pull the belt until you are secured in the wheelchair c k schall 4 11 Passive lighting You can install two reflectors on the rear wheels 4 12 Air pump The air pump is delivered with a valve adapter Depending on the size of the valve of your model it may be necessary to turn the adapter at the air outlet of the pump Remove the locknut Take out the valve adapter Turn it around and reinstall it Tighten the locknut again Adjustments and options 19 5 Service 5 1 Cleaning The service life of your wheelchair increases if you maintain and clean it regularly Clean cushions and metal parts with a moist soft cloth Carefully dry your wheelchair after using it in rainy weather y Sand and sea water may damage the ball bearings After using your wheelchair in a dirty environment clean and dry it thoroughly as soon as possible Do not use rough scouring agents aggressive cleaning agents or high pressure cleaning machine
8. c k schall designed for life c k schall Champion Table of contents 1 inre 3 1 1 Introduction 1 2 Warning and instruction signs 13 Description of wheelchair 1 4 Use as per specifications esee 3 15 Before using the wheelchair 3 Using the wheelchair 4 2 1 Sitting down getting up eterne 2 2 Driving and steering the wheelchair 2 3 Driving over stairs and steps 24 Driving on ramps and slopes 25 Stability and balance when sitting in the chair 8 26 Drum brake see irem tere nietos aaa sa 9 2 Parking brakes 10 Transporting the wheelchair 12 3 1 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair 12 3 22 Removing and installing the rear wheels 13 Adjustments and options 14 41 14 4 2 Adjusting the parking brakes 14 4 3 Adjusting the tension of the backrest cover 14 4 4 Height adjustable push handles 4 5 Armrest 46 Fixing strap 47 Transit wheels 48 Antitipper 49 Tipperaid 4 10 Cane holder 4 11 Security belt 4 12 Passive lighting c k schall 4 13 Air pump Service EU MEX Ihe 5 2 Maintenance 53 Service life and
9. cient product know how and technical experience is required in order to carry out these adjustments properly We recommend that you have all adjustments and repair work described in this section carried out by an authorized K schall dealer For your local authorized dealer please contact the ktischall H representation in your country see back of this user manual Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 6 1 Adjusting the footrest Adjusting the height The height of the footrest can be adjusted in steps of 12mm Figure 27 Loosen the bolt above the footrest in the frame tube Extend the foot part telescope to the required length and insert the bolts in the holes which are closest Tighten the locking bolt again firmly Adjusting the angle The angle between the footrest and the frame tube can be adjusted continuously c k schall c k schall textunit UM05_en_Champion doc Figure 28 Slightly loosen the bolted connection O below the foot plate which fixes the telescopic tube in the foot plate fixture Adjust the angle as required Tighten the bolts again Adjusting the position The footrest can be mounted in 2 positions To change the position of the footrest proceed as follows c k schall Figure 29 Disassemble the telescopic tubes from the footplate using the bolts Loosen the bolts to remove the footplate supports Turn the footplate supports as shown in
10. disposal 54 Detecting and repairing defects 5 5 Technical data 5 6 Warranty conditions Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 26 6 1 Adjusting the footrest 6 2 Positioning the rear wheel 6 3 Aligning the front wheel 6 4 Adjusting the backrest s 6 5 Adjusting the height of the armrest 6 6 Moving the clothing guard to another position 31 6 7 Moving the tire cover to another position 31 Figure 1 o000000909 Rear wheel Seat Front frame Footplate Front wheel Adapter plate Lateral support Push handles Backrest C c k schall 1 General 1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a c lt k schall wheelchair With the lt k schall Champion you have purchased a top quality product In order to make optimum use of its functionalities and learn about its safety requirements please read these operating instructions carefully and follow the safety instructions 1 2 Warning and instruction signs The following signs and abbreviations are used in these operating instructions Warning sign containing important information to prevent injuries and material damage Useful information for user Required tool Hexagon socket wrench 3mm Required tool Wrench 8mm Required tool Screw driver Some drawings in this manual are allegorized Your wheelchair model may differ from the pictured one c k sc
11. e Figure 2 When determining the tipping point an aide must always WN stand directly behind the wheelchair in order to catch it in case it tips To ensure that you are in control of your wheelchair at any given point you should not exceed a speed of 7km h 4Mph c k schall With an aide Loosen the brakes Sitting in the wheelchair move forwards briefly hold both hand rims tightly and pull back with a slight swing By shifting your weight slightly and applying a counter force to the hand rims the tipping point can be determined the wheelchair should be equipped with an antitipper see Chapter 4 Please note that a heavy backpack fixed to the backrest can affect the tipping behaviour of the wheelchair H To avoid the wheelchair tipping backward we recommend that 2 3 Driving over stairs and steps over curbstones stairs or other steps A Always be very careful and move slowly when driving Do not try to drive over steps which have a height of more Figure 3 than 25 cm Only drive on stairs with more than one step if an aide is E behind the wheelchair Driving downa step Drive to the edge of the step make sure that the wheelchair is in a straight position Hold on to the two push handles on the rear of the wheelchair put one foot to the bottom part of the frame and tilt the wheelchair backward so that the front wheels leave the ground Hold the wheelchair in this position and push i
12. e loop of the fixing strap for carrying the H wheelchair Before unfolding the wheelchair loosen the fixing strap again A and fix it at the seat Adjustments and options 4 6 Transit wheels If your wheelchair is too wide for certain applications e g when travelling by train or airplane or when driving in narrow aisles or through narrow doors you can use the transit wheels Figure 21 Change over to transit wheels Move the transit wheels to their working position by pushing the pin inward until you can pull down the tube Push in the second pin too and pull the tube further down until the pin engages in the recess Check if the transit wheels are adjusted to the correct height The H distance to the floor must not exceed 2 cm Move the wheelchair to an object which gives you a firm hold c k schall Hold on to the object with one hand and incline the wheelchair until the rear wheel on the opposite side leaves the floor Push your thumb on the head of the removable axle and pull the rear wheel out of the adapter sleeve Lower the wheelchair again Now it rests on the transit wheels on one side Repeat the procedure for the other side y Warning Now the parking brakes are no longer effective Change over from transit wheels to rear wheels Move the wheelchair to an object which gives you a firm hold Hold on to the object with one hand and incline the wheelchair until the transit wheel on
13. hall 1 3 Description of wheelchair The wheelchair consists of a frame lateral support and front frame to which the seat and the backrest are fixed A folding mechanism connects the left and right lateral supports and allows folding of the wheelchair The two rear wheels are connected to the lateral support via an adapter plate The front wheels and the footrest are fixed to the front frame See Figure 1 1 4 Useas per specifications The wheelchair is driven manually and is used for independent or guided locomotion of gait impaired persons e g hemiplegia paraplegia tetraplegia multiple sclerosis traumatic brain injury etc The wheelchair may only be used without a guide by persons who are physically competent to handle the wheelchair eg driving steering and braking The wheelchair is designed for in and outdoor use on level ground and paved terrain 1 5 Before using the wheelchair Chapter 2 Using the wheelchair carefully and follow the safety instructions A Before using the wheelchair for the first time please read For security reasons it is essential that you check the function ality of your wheelchair daily Pay special attention on the following parts Wheels backrest antitipper pushhandles quick release fork Normally your authorized dealer will unpack and unfold the wheelchair if necessary for you If you receive your wheelchair unfolded please read Chapter 3 1 Folding and unfolding
14. htly loosen topmost strap Service 23 24 5 5 Technical data Frame 75 Frame 90 short long short long GB Total width cm 54 64 GL Total length cm 85 93 5 SB Seat width cm 34 44 SHv Height of seat front cm 41 5 51 5 45 55 42 5 51 5 45 55 SHh Height of seat rear cm 37 47 36 50 36 47 36 49 SW Seat angle cm 2 10 6 ST Seat depth cm 40 45 UL Length of lowerleg cm 33 40 40 50 32 40 40 50 RH Backrest height cm 31 5 48 37 5 RL Backrest angle 74 92 87 5 Weight kg 11 6 Maximum load kg 120 Bold figures standard value GB SB 20 cm depends on seat angle length of lower leg rear wheel and position of footrest With standard configuration can vary Service Figure 26 c k schall c k schall textunit UM05_en_Champion doc 5 6 Warranty conditions Standard terms This is to certify that your c k schall wheelchair is warranted by Ktischall for an unlimited period of time for the frame and 24 month for all other parts This warranty is subject to the following conditions 1 Only k schall wheelchairs purchased at full price are warranted against defective workmanship and materials If a defect or fault is discovered the K schall9 dealer from whom the appliance was purchased should be notified immediately The manufacturer will not accept responsibility for damage caused by misuse or the non observance
15. il it is disengaged Release the braking lever Now the brake is released Using the wheelchair 9 2 7 Parking brakes Ifyour wheelchair is not equipped with a drum brake deceleration is effected manually by applying force on the hand rims of the rear wheels The parking brakes are used only for keeping the wheelchair in place when standing and to prevent it from rolling away The correct function of the parking brakes is ensured only if sufficient air is in the tire see Chapter 5 2 Maintenance Never apply the parking brakes when the wheelchair is in WN motion Danger of tipping H For adjusting the parking brakes please see chapter 4 Standard brake Figure 10 Applying the brake Push the brake lever forward until it reaches the stopper Using the wheelchair Releasing the brake Pull the braking lever back Performance brake Figure 11 Applying the brake Push the brake lever forward until it reaches the stopper Releasing the brake Pullthe braking lever back c k schall Active brake Figure 13 Applying the brake Fold the red lever at the hub forward Releasing the brake Fold the red lever at the hub back Figure 12 Applying the brake Pull the braking lever forward beside or between your legs until it reaches the stopper Releasing the brake Push the braking lever back beside or between your legs Stoplock brake ccktischall Using the wheelchai
16. krest cover If your wheelchair is equipped with a backrest cover with adjustable tension you can adjust the tension of the backrest cover to your individual requirements 4 Remove the backrest cushion Figure 17 Loosen the Velcro straps on the rear side of the seat cover by simply pulling them off Tighten or loosen the straps as required and fix them again Do not tighten the topmost strap too much otherwise F folding the wheelchair becomes difficult c k schall 4 4 Armrest H Adjusting the backrest see Chapter 6 4 3 Height adjustable push handles The stepless height adjustable push handles allow pushing the wheelchair in a comfortable position To ensure a maximum shoulder room for the wheelchair driver the push handles are inclined backward Figure 19 You can swing the armrest away or remove it completely Lift up the armrest slightly on rear side and swing it aside or pullit out completely Figure 18 Adjusting the height of the push handles Loosen the locking bolt O Move the handle to the required position Tighten the locking bolt again c k schall Adjustments and options 15 16 4 5 Fixing strap Figure 20 The fixing strap is used for fixing the wheelchair when folded This way the wheelchair is unable to unfold unintentionally during transportation for example Wrap the fixing strap around the frame and fix it using the Velcro lock You can use th
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18. r 11 3 Transporting the wheelchair sit on the wheelchair during a transport use a properly A Your wheelchair is not suitable for use in vehicles Do not secured seat 3 1 Folding and unfolding the wheelchair Folding the wheelchair Figure 14 Remove the seat cushion Pull the pull strap on the back of the wheelchair up and back 1 The shears of the folding mechanism under the seat folds up the backrest folds forward With both hands pull the seat cover and the backrest cover upwards 2 The wheelchair folds up completely Transporting the wheelchair Unfolding the wheelchair Figure 15 Pull the cord on the front under the seat cover until the ratchet engages completely 1a or push forward the shears until the ratchet engages completely by pressing the palm or the back of your hand against the projecting part of the shears 1b Pull up the backrest at the push handles until the ratchet bolts engage in the lateral supports 2 c k schall 3 2 Removing andinstalling the rear wheels Installing the rear wheels To reduce the size of your wheelchair you can remove the rear Release the brakes wheels With one hand hold the wheelchair in an upright position With the other hand hold the wheel at the spokes around the wheel hub see Figure 1 Press the axle knob with your thumb keep it pressed Now insert the axle in the adapter sleeve of the axle tube until it comes to a re
19. s 5 2 Maintenance We strongly advise that you should have your wheelchair thoroughly checked by the authorized dealer once a year as a minimum This is in addition to to the general maintenance procedures detailed below In order to make sure that your wheelchair will give you the necessary safety and reliability over its whole service life you should carry out the following work regularly or have it carried out by your authorized dealer Maintenance plan Weekly Check air pressure in tyres Check the proper fitting of the rear wheel axle in the sleeve Monthly Check bolted connections Oil removable axles Check tension of spokes Yearly General check by an authorized dealer Measuring the air pressure To ensure that the driving and braking function is maintained it is important that the air pressure in the tires is correct Check weekly if there is sufficient air in the tires The optimum pressure values are indicated in the following table Type of tire Air pressure Smooth running tires 7 bars 700 kPa 100 psi Treaded tires 7 5 bars 750 kPa 110 psi Indoor sports tire Coll 10 bars 1000 kPa 140 psi Mountain bike tire 5 bars 500 kPa 70 psi If you are not sure about the tires of your wheelchair contact your authorized dealer 20 c k schall textunit UM05_en_Champion doc 21 Oiling the removable axles To ensure the proper function of the removable axles they must be oiled at regular inter
20. st Release the axle knob Now the wheel fits tightly removable axles are engaged completely The head must be extended completely Check by pulling the wheels outwards After installing a wheel always make sure that the Figure 1 Removing the rear wheels Release the brakes With one hand hold the wheelchair in an upright position With the other hand hold the wheel at the spokes around the wheel hub see Figure 1 Press the axle knob with your thumb and pull the wheel out of the adapter sleeve ccktischall Transporting the wheelchair 13 4 Adjustments and options rear wheel and the clothing guard that there is sufficient A Ensure that when making any adjustments between the room to avoid contusions finger traps 4 1 Adjusting the parking brakes The parking brakes must be readjusted after adjusting the position of the rear wheels e Figure 16 Make sure that sufficient air is in the tyres see Chapter 5 2 Maintenance Loosen the hexagon socket bolt at the brake holder hex socket wrench 5mm and move the brake to the required position With the brake applied the brake shoe should not sink into the tyre more than 4 mm 14 Adjustments and options Tighten the hexagon socket bolt at the brake holder again The function of the parking brakes is only ensured if sufficient air is in the tyre see Chapter 5 2 Maintenance 4 2 Adjusting the tension of the bac
21. t Move the wheelchair until you can tilt the wheelchair forward safely Lower the front wheels again 2 4 Driving on ramps and slopes Only drive on long slopes if a guide is behind the F wheelchair Do notdrive on steep orlateral slopes max assending grade 7 Danger of tipping Avoid abrupt changes of direction when driving on slopes Danger of tipping Never pull the parking brakes when the wheelchair is in motion Danger of tipping Driving uphill To drive uphill you must set the wheelchair in motion and maintain the motion in order to be able to control the direction c k schall Figure 5 Lean forward and drive the wheelchair by pushing the hand rims quickly and powerfully Downhill When driving downhill direction and above all speed must be controlled Using the wheelchair 7 Figure 6 Lean back and let the hand rims slip through your hands carefully You should be able to stop the wheelchair at any time by holding the hand rims periods of time by hand This applies especially to MaxGrepp H Please note that the hand rims can heat if you brake for longer and Supergripp handrims Using the wheelchair 2 5 Stability and balance when sitting in the chair For many every day life activities you will have to bend out of the wheelchair forwards to the side or backwards This has a great influence on the stability of the wheelchair In order to keep your balance a
22. t any time please observe the following Leaning forward Figure 7 Align the front wheels to the front To do this move the wheelchair slightly forward and then back again Apply both parking brakes When leaning forward make sure that your abdomen remains above the front wheels c k schall Do notlean forward too much You might fall out of the yY wheelchair Do not slide forward in your seat to reach out for remote objects You might fall out of the wheelchair Do not try to bend your abdomen forward between your legs in order to pick up something from the floor Leaning backward Figure 8 Align the front wheels to the front To do this move the wheelchair forward a bit and then back again Do not apply the parking brakes Reach out backward only as much as possible without leaving your sitting position y Do not lean over the backrest You might tip backward c k schall 2 6 Drum brake cM WLAN If your wheelchair is equipped with a drum brake a guide can decelerate the wheelchair The drum brake can also be used as a parking brake Figure 9 Braking Pull back the braking lever at the push handle Locking the brake Pull the braking lever firmly until the securing lever engages Release the braking lever Now the brake is locked Releasing the brake Pull the braking lever and push the small securing lever on the underside of the braking lever unt
23. t down the step slowly The wheelchair driver can support you by using the hand rims c k schall Using the wheelchair 5 Tilt the wheelchair forward until the front wheels have ground contact again Driving up a step Move the wheelchair backward until the rear wheels hit the edge of the step Pull back both push handles tilt the wheelchair until the front wheels leave the ground and pull the rear wheels over the edge Move the wheelchair until you can safely tilt the wheelchair forward Without an aide If you want to drive down a step without a guide you A must have perfect control over your wheelchair and must be able to balance it on the rear wheels see Finding the Tipping Point in Chapter2 2 Using the wheelchair Figure 4 Driving down a step Drive to the edge of the step make sure that the wheelchair is in a straight position Lift up the front wheels from the floor by shifting your body weight and keep your balance Now let the two rear wheels roll down over the edge Make sure to hold the hand rims tightly Tilt forward the wheelchair until the front wheels have ground contact again Driving up a step Drive the wheelchair backward until the rear wheels hit the edge of the step c k schall Lift up the front wheels from the floor by shifting your body weight and keep your balance Now let the two rear wheels roll up over the edge Make sure to hold the hand rims tigh
24. the drawing above and mount them again 6 2 Positioning the rear wheel The rear wheel can be mounted to the adapter plate in 4 different positions horizontal The adapter plate can be mounted to the lateral support in 5 different positions vertical These adjustments have an influence on the floor seat distance and the seat angle and therefore the stability of the wheelchair Vertical adjustment If the adapter plate is mounted in a higher position at the lateral support the floor seat distance decreases and the seat angle increases lower stability if the front wheel adjustment is not changed Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer 27 28 Ifthe adapter plate is mounted in a lower position at the lateral support the floor seat distance increases and the seat angle decreases higher stability Figure 30 Loosen the 4 bolts of the adapter plate Adjust the adapter plate to the required height Tighten the bolts again firmly Make sure to make the same adjustment on both sides of the H wheelchair Adjustments carried out by the authorized dealer Horizontal adjustment Figure 31 The further back you mount the adapter sleeve in the adapter plate the higher the tipping safety of the wheelchair is Loosen the adapter sleeve in the adapter plate Insert the adapter sleeve in the required hole of the adapter plate Tighten the adapter sleeve again firmly Torque 70Nm Make sure to make the
25. the opposite side leaves the floor Reinstall the rear wheel with the removable axle also refer to Chapter 3 2 Installing the rear wheels After installing the wheels always make sure that the Al removable axles are engaged completely c k schall 4 7 Antitipper The Antitipper device prevents the wheel chair from tipping backward Figure 22 Activating the Antitipper With your foot press the Antitipper shackle downward and outside at the same time until it engages In any case deactivate the Antitipper device before driving over a curbstone or a step Danger of tipping Deactivating the Antitipper Slightly press the Antitipper shackle down and inside The device will swing away upward Adjustments and options 17 18 4 8 Tipper aid The tipper aid facilitates tipping the wheelchair for the guide when crossing a step for example Figure 23 Hold the wheelchair by the push handles With one foot step on the tipper aid and hold the wheelchair tipped until you have passed the obstacle The tipper aid must not project backward over the outer Al diameter of the rear wheel Danger of tipping Adjustments and options 4 9 Cane holder Putthe cane in the holder Figure 24 Secure the cane at the push handle using the Velcro strap The cane must not project backward over the outer diameter of the rear wheel Danger of tipping c k schall 4 10 Security belt Your
26. the wheelchair Using the wheelchair 2 Usingthe wheelchair behaviour to the conditions weather road conditions individual skills etc Please note that the risk of sliding is higher if the ground is wet on gravel roads and on rough ground A Always adjust the clothes you wear and your driving 2 1 Sitting down getting up When getting in or out of the wheelchair do not stand on A the footrests Danger of tipping You should only get on off the wheelchair if you are physically competant Please consult your physician or therapist Do not sit on the clothing guard the tire cover or the armrest when getting on off the wheelchair They might bend or break Danger of injury The method you use to transfer in and out of your wheelchair will depend on your own capabilities Generally the procedure is as follows Pull the parking brake Hold on to the wheelchair and if necessary to a stable object nearby Using the wheelchair 2 2 Driving and steering the wheelchair Finding the tipping point The tipping point of the wheelchair depends on the adjustment of the seat position The correct seat position is adjusted depending on parameters such as the weight of the user the type of handicap and the driver s driving skills The seat position which is adjusted upon delivery corresponds to the information indicated in your order Figure 2 To find the tipping point of your wheelchair proceed as follows se
27. vals Pour some resin free bicycle oil on a cloth and slightly oil the balls at the end of the removable axles the axle and the push button Checking the bolted connections Bolted connections may loosen if the wheelchair is used frequently Checkthe bolts monthly for tight fit re tighten if necessary Locknuts and locking bolts should be replaced if they become loose For replacement please contact an authorized dealer Repairing or replacing tires Take off the wheel see Chapter 3 2 Deflate the tire by pressing on the valve Lift one flank of the tire off the wheel rim objects such as screw drivers in order to prevent the inner tube H Use a bicycle tire lever for this Do not use sharp or pointed from being damaged Pull the tube out of the tire Repair the tube using a bicycle tire repair kit If repairing is not possible replace the tube Last update 02 11 06 Fitting tires nflate the tube slightly until it has its round shape Insert the valve in the valve hole of the wheel rim and insert the tube in the tire the tube should be inside the tire completely without folds Starting at the valve push the tire flanks over the edge of the wheel rim with both hands Make sure that the tube is not jammed between the tire and the wheel rim objects such as screw drivers in order to prevent the inner tube H Use a bicycle tire lever for this Do not use sharp or pointed from being damaged
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