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1. 06 06 02 7 Etac AB BOX 203 SE 334 24 Anderstorp et ac TEL 46 371 58 73 00 FAX 46 371 58 73 90 www etac com2. fork mountings The wheelchair is pulling The rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted diagonally The user s weight is not evenly distributed in the wheelchair The front handrim is stronger on one side Pump up the tyres The rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted The wheelchair is heavy to Clean any hair and dirt from the castor axles manoeuvre turn Check the angle of the front fork mountings Too much weight over the castors adjust the chair s balance position Pump up the tyres The wheelchair is awkward Check that the front forks are not tightened too much to turn Clean any hair and dirt from the castor axles Too much weight over the castors adjust the chair s balance position The brakes are poor Pump up the tyres Adjust the distance between tyre and brake The rear wheels are loose Check that the washer round the hub axle is still in place Adjust the hub axle length The rear wheels are difficult to Lubricate and clean the quick release with cycle oil or similar get on off Adjust the hub axle length The front forks have not been tightened sufficiently The castors wobble Adjust the angle of the front fork mountings Too much weight over the castors adjust the chair s balance position The wheelchair feels unsteady Pump up the tyres Check that screws and controls are properly tightened Maximum user weight Act Elite 100 kg Sting 50 kg 74591A
3. Unfolding POCAS Neer A AT LLZ NAA E Lift up the backrest This locks in the raised position Fit the rear wheels see below Rear wheel with quick release Fitting removal Depress the button in the hub while fitting removing the wheel e When assembling always check that the rear wheel is correctly positioned e The button in the hub must spring out properly Folding Fold the backrest by pulling the wire upwards The elastic strap keeps the backrest in the folded position e Remove the rear wheels see below Anti tip feature It is possible to adjust both the height and length e Test how far back you would like the wheelchair to be able to tip You must be able to move easily yet still feel secure Back cover e Place the back cover far enough back on the seat for a fold to be formed between the backrest and seat e It is important to always place the back cover on the seat in this way as it affects user comfort when seated Footrests e Adjust the height until you are sure that your feet are supported and your thighs are resting on the cushion e Split footrests Adjust the angle so the ankles are at 90 Seat cushion x e Place the cushion far enough back on the seat that the rounded corners are between the back tubes e Trim the cushion to suit seat depth e Place any comfort wedge in the pocket of the cover under the cushion Calf s
4. ravelling downhill e Lean your body forwards to correct e Lean your body back to correct the centre of gravity the centre of gravity Check your speed using the handrims not the brakes Always travel up down as directly as possible If you are unsure ask for help Stairs Kerbs pS Flip up the anti tip stabilisers e If you are unsure ask for help e Up Balance the chair so that the e Always ask for help castors leave the ground Lean your Flip up the anti tip stabilisers body forwards and take a strong grip e Ascending With the wheelchair on the handrims facing backwards Down Move forwards slowly so that Descending With the wheelchair all four wheels touch the ground at facing forwards the same time Never use an escalator even with a helper present Vehicle transport Car taxi Drivers Secure the rear wheels and chassis to prevent them from rolling or tipping over If you put the chassis in the front seat it should be secured with the seat belt Passengers Ideally the wheelchair should be placed in the boot F rklaring av symboler a Do not lift the chair using the armrests Risk of tipping Always have the anti tip stabilisers down when moving Always ensure the tyre pressure is correct te 6 kg cm 85psi t 13 8 3 5 kg cm 50psi 1 75 2 5 kg cm 35psi Always check the anti tip stabiliser function when adju
5. sting the seat height balance position or backrest angle Mobility service bus Etac s wheelchairs are crash tested and approved in accordance with ISO 7176 19 and ISO 10542 with attachment features and three point belts from Unwin The user should transfer to a vehicle seat if possible and use the vehicle s three point belt during transport The wheelchair must then be secured so that it cannot tip over or roll If the wheelchair is used as a seat when travelling the chair must be facing in the direction of travel and be fastened to the vehicle at four points round the castor mountings at the front and the rear axle at the back as shown in the picture The wheelchair must not be secured through the wheels or round the back tube Accessories that can be removed without tools e g trays must be removed The wheelchair s belts are not sufficient to prevent injury in the event of sudden braking Maintenance Rear wheels Clean quick release axles as required Tyre pressure Check the tyre pressure see tyre section once month Castors Clean castor wheel axles as required Chassis Wash with a damp cloth and detergent e g car shampoo Upholstery Wash see labels on each item 1 If necessary lubricate moving parts joints with cycle oil or similar In the event of problems contact your Assistive Equipment Centre Troubleshooting table Pump up the tyres Adjust the angle of the front
6. trap ae bs nf e Adjust the length so that your insteps rest on the footrests Back upholstery Backrest angle IS EE T E gt Check the backrest angle when adjusting the shape of the back upholstery Loosen all back straps e Tighten the strap just below the curve of the back Adjust the other straps to allow space for the bottom and follow the natural curve of the back Comfort Good comfort when seated requires a well shaped seat that provides Pressure distribution Stability Freedom of movement Transfer to from a wheelchair Sideways A e Back the wheelchair up 5 10 cm before stopping so that the castors are facing forwards e The wheelchair should be close to the transfer point Lock the brakes e Remove the armrest siderest on the transfer side Parking e Increase the support area of the wheelchair by backing up 10 cm so that the castors are facing forwards Helper Lock the brakes and ensure that the anti tip stabilisers are lowered From the front e Back the wheelchair up 5 10 cm so that the castors are facing forwards e The wheelchair should be close to the transfer point e Lock the brakes and flip up the footrests Do not stand on the footrests risk of tipping Lifting the wheelchair e Check that the height adjustable push handles are properly tightened Travelling uphill T
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