Kuschall Compact Series User Manual

Küschall®Compact
6.8Stabilityandbalancewhenseated
Someeverydayactivitiesandactionsrequireyoutolean
forwards,sidewaysorbackwardsoutofthewheelchair.This
hasamajoreffectonthewheelchair’sstability.Tokeep
yourbalanceatalltimes,proceedasfollows:
Leaningforwards
WARNING!
Riskoffallingout
Ifyouleanforwardsoutofthewheelchairyou
couldfalloutofit.
–Neverbendtoofarforwardsanddonotshift
forwardsinyourseattoreachanobject.
–Donotbendforwardsbetweenyourkneesto
pickupsomethingofftheoor .
1.Pointthefrontwheelsforwards.(Todothis,moveyour
wheelchairforwardsslightlythenbackagain.)
2.Applybothparkingbrakes.
3.Whenleaningforwardsyourupperbodymustremain
overthefrontwheels.
Reachingbackwards
WARNING!
Riskoffallingout
Ifyouleantoofarbackwardsyoucouldtipyour
wheelchairover.
–Donotleanoutoverthebackrest.
–Useanantitipperdevice.
1.Pointthefrontwheelsforwards.(Todothis,moveyour
wheelchairforwardsslightlythenbackagain.)
2.Donotapplytheparkingbrakes.
3.Whenreachingbackwardsdonotreachsofarthatyou
havetochangeyoursittingposition.
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Kuschall Compact Series Specifications

General

Foldable	Yes
Frame Material	Aluminum
Max User Weight	130 kg
Wheel Size	24 inches
Total Weight	From 9.3 kg (depending on configuration)