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1. Control your speed using the handrims not the brakes Always use as direct a route up or down as possible If you are unsure ask for help Next Comfort hub brake If you need to stop on a slope and lock the brakes it can feel as if the brake levers have jammed when you try to unlock them again Uphill slope Push the handrim forward as you release the brake Downhill slope Brace your weight against the handrim as you release the brake With a helper Push the wheelchair gently forward or brace your weight against it as the brakes are released Experienced wheelchair user Rock your upper body as the brakes are released 10 Vehicle transport Etac recommends in the following order In conjunction with points 2 and 3 1 The user transfers to one of the seatsin a positioning belt must be used the vehicle and uses the vehicle s 3 point a correctly adjusted headrest must be belt while travelling The wheelchair is used then placed in the boot or safely inthe the backrest must be level with or back seat so that it cannot overturn or above the user s shoulders roll the parking brake must be used 2 The wheelchair is secured facing forwards the anti tips must be lowered in the vehicle as per point 2 5 the user a heel strap must be used uses a separate 3 point belt that is a cross brace must be used not with secured in the vehicle This is the way ECS back support in which the wheelchair is tested and2. position Folding Next Folding Next Comfort e Remove unsnap bow handle and or cross brace if applicable e Flip up the footrests e Lift the seat upwards e Remove seat cushion back pad and seat e Flip up the footrests e Lift the seat bar upwards Anti tip stabilisers The anti tip stabilisers can be folded up Z Backrest cover Next Seat cushion Next Comfort e Lay the backrest cover far enough back on the seat for a fold to be formed between backrest and seat Position the cushion at the front edge e It is important to always place the of the seat backrest cover in this way as it af fects sitting comfort Seat cushion Next tA s e Place the cushion to the back of the seat so that the rounded corners are between the backrest tubes e Trim the cushion to suit seat depth e Place the comfort wedge in the pocket of the cover under the cushion Backrest upholstery Next Back pad Next Comfort e Loosen all back straps e Tighten the strap just below the curve of the back e Adjust the other straps to allow space for the bottom and follow the natural curve of the back e Loosen all backrest straps e Tighten the strap just below the curve of the user s back e Adjust the other straps to allow space for the bottom and follow the natural curve of the back Backrest angle and backrest height e The backrest angle may need to be changed when adju
3. the new seat new seat e Lock the brakes and swivel the legrests e Lock the brakes out or in under the seat e Remove the armrest siderest e Do not stand on the footrests risk of and legrest on the transfer side tipping e Do not stand on the footrests risk of tipping Castor facing forwards Increase the support area of the wheelchair by backing up 10 cm so that the castors face forwards Helper Lock the brakes and ensure that the anti tip stabilisers are lowered Stairs Kerbs e Always ask for help e Raise the anti tip stabilisers e We always recommend using two ca If you are unsure ask for help rers for this transfer One who walks e Up Low kerb Back up take a strong behind and holds on to the push grip and lean your upper body over handle and one who walks in front your thighs and holds on to the frame or in the e Down Low kerb Back up carefully legrests if these are lockable and lean your upper body over your e Raise the anti tip stabilisers thighs e Up Down The back of the wheel chair should always be turned towards the stairs e Never use an escalator even with a helper Lower the anti tip stabilisers again Lifting the wheelchair e Ensure that the height adjustable push handles are properly tightened Going up a slope Going down a slope e Lean your body forward to correct e Lean your body backward to the centre of gravity correct the centre of gravity
4. User manual eetac Next and Next Comfort English 74731D 2015 03 16 Etac Supply Center Box 203 SE 334 24 Anderstorp Tel 46 371 5873 00 Fax 46 371 587390 www etac com Next Next Comfort Contents Page Handling 3 5 Sitting comfort 6 7 Transfer 8 Handling technique 9 10 Car transport 11 Troubleshooting table 12 Explanation of symbols Do not lift the chair using the armrests Risk of tipping Always have the anti tip stabilisers lowered when manoeuvring o o Always ensure the tyre pressure is correct A When adjusting seat height balance position or backrest angle operation of the anti tip stabilisers must be checked Unfolding Next Unfolding Next Comfort l e Push one of the seat bars down wards placing your entire hand on top of the seat e Push one of the seat bars down e Do not hold the seat bar when wards placing your entire hand on unfolding the chair as there is a risk top of the seat bar of trapped fingers e Do not hold the seat bar when e Unfold the footrests unfolding the chair as there is a risk of trapped fingers e Assemble seat back pad and seat cushion e Unfold the footrests Fitting removing wheel e Keep the button in the hub depres sed while fitting removing the wheel e When assembling always check that the wheel axle locks properly e The button should spring out to origi nal
5. lean the cross elements under the seat gt The wheelchair feels Pump up the tyres unsteady Check that screws handrims and brakes are properly tightened 7 ll gt 74731 et ac
6. nd dry Upholstery Wash see label on upholstery In the event of problems contact your Assistive Equipment Centre When necessary lubricate moving parts joints with cycle oil or similar Troubleshooting table Pump up the tyres The wheelchair is pulling The rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted diagonally The user s weight is not evenly distributed in the wheelchair The driving force is stronger on one side Release the tilt handle so that the bars are parallel Next Comfort Pump up the tyres The wheelchair is difficult to The rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted manoeuvre Remove any hair or dirt from the castor axles Too much weight over the castors adjust the wheelchair s balance position Pump up the tyres The wheelchair is difficult Check that the front forks can rotate o turn Remove any hair or dirt from the castor axles Too much weight over the castors adjust the wheelchair s balance position The brakes are ineffective Pump up the tyres The rear wheels are loose Adjust the hub axle length The rear wheels are difficult Lubricate and clean the quick release with cycle oil or similar o fit remove Adjust the hub axle length The castors wobble The front forks have not been tightened sufficiently Too much weight over the castors adjust the wheelchair s balance position The wheelchair is difficult The upholstery is too taut o fold unfold Lubricate and c
7. rear wheels must have handrims approved according to the ISO standard for crash testing of wheelchairs in vehicles 3 According to directive 2001 85 EC appendix VII point 3 8 3 there are specially marked wheelchair locations in vehicles that permit transport with a wheelchair facing in the opposite direction of travel If this means of travel is used the user care giver must be aware while travelling prepared for sudden movements and have the capacity to maintain a safe sitting position throughout the entire journey The user s disabilities must not be of such an extent that he she is not able to hold onto the handles fitted in the vehicle when there are changes of speed or direction Securing Mobility service bus or similar The wheelchair must be secured in the transport attachment as shown in the diagram The straps must not be passed through the wheels or around the back tubes Car taxi e Ideally the wheelchair should be placed in the boot e If the chair is placed in the back seat ensure that it cannot tip over or move Y Secure it if possible using the vehicle s seat belts 11 Maintenance Rear wheels Clean quick release axles as required Tyre pressure Check tyre pressure see tyre page once a month Castors Clean castor axles as required Chassis Clean the chassis with non abrasive detergent pH value 5 9 or with 70 disinfectant solution Rinse a
8. sting the shape of the backrest upholstery back pad e Remove the back pad before adjusting the backrest height Next Comfort e If backrest angle or backrest height is changed backrest upholstery back pad may need to be adjusted Other settings Next Next Comfort Footrest Armrest e Undo the screw and nut e Move the side plate up or down to the required height e Secure the side plate again e Adjust the height so that the feet are supported and the thighs rest against the cushion e Adjust the footrest angle so the ankles are at a 90 angle Undo the wing nut A on the leg rest Pull out the screw B Adjust the height Replace the screw and nut Tighten securely Loosen screws C adjust the angle Tighten e The high position of the armrests supports and relieves pressure on the back better than a lower position Belt Calf Heel straps e A positioning belt is available as an e Adjust the length so that the insteps accessory and is attached according to rest on the footrests enclosed assembly instruction Transferring to from a wheelchair Sideways From the front Back the wheelchair up 5 10 cm Back the wheelchair up 5 10 cm so before stopping so that the castors that the castors face forwards face forwards Position the wheelchair close to the e Position the wheelchair close to
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