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1. cetac User manual English 74590G 13 09 18 Etac Cross Etac Cross XL Etac Twin Etac Transit Contents Page Car transport 2 Handlingen 3 Sitting 4 5 6 Handling 7 Troubleshooting table 8 When adjusting seat hight balance position or backrest angle operation of the anti tip stabilisers must be checked A Explanation of symbols Do not lift the chair using the legrests Do not lift the chair using the armrests Risk of tipping Always have the anti tip stabilisers A down when moving Vehicle transport Mobility ser 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 Etac recommends in the following order 1 The user transfers to a seat in the vehicle and uses the vehicle s 3 point belt while travelling The wheelchair is then placed in the boot or safely in the back seat so that it cannot overturn or roll 2 The wheelchair is secured facing forwards in the vehicle as per this manual the user uses a separate 3 point belt that is secured in the vehicle This is the way in which the wheel chair is tested and approved according to the ISO standard for crash testing of wheelchairs in vehicles 3 According to2. A down The chair is now braked Pull the handle upwards to release the parking brake Back upholstery Armrest Loosen all back straps 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 Slide the side plate up or down to the required height Reattach the screw to the side plate The high position of the armrests supports and relieves pressure on the back better than a lower position Backrest angle e The backrest angle may need to be adjusted when adjusting the shape of the back upholstery Comfort Good comfort when seated requires a well shaped seat that provides e Pressure distribution Stability e Freedom of movement Place the button below the handle bracket Transfer to from a wheelchair Sideways Back the wheelchair up 5 10 cm before stopping so that the cas tors are facing forwards The wheelchair should be close to the transfer point Lock the brakes Remove raise the armrest siderest and legrest on the transfer side Parking Increase the support area of the wheelchair by backing up 10 cm so that the castors are facing forwards Helper Lock the brakes and en sure that the anti tip stabilisers are lowered From the front e Back the wheelchair up 5 10 cm so that the castors are facing for wards The wheelchair should be close
3. 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 direction of travel If this means of travel is used the user carer must be aware while travelling prepared for sud den 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 Car taxi Ideally the wheelchair should be placed in the boot If the chair is placed in the back seat ensure that it cannot tip over or move Secure it if possible using the vehicle s seat belts vice bus In conjunction with points 2 and 3 a positioning belt must be used a correctly adjusted headrest must be used the backrest must be level with or above the user s shoulders the parking brake must be used the anti tips must be lowered Tie down Cross back 3A Unfolding Push one of the seat bars down Remove unsnap bow handle if wards with your entire hand on any and or cross brace if appli top of the seat cable Do not keep hold of the seat e Flip up the footrests bar during unfolding as there e the seat upwards is a risk of trapping your fing ers e Lower the footrests Anti tip feature Rear wheel with quick relea
4. to the transfer point Lock the brakes and swivel the legrests in or out under the seat Do not stand on the footrests risk of tipping Lifting the wheelchair e Check that the height adjustable push handles are properly tighte ned e Non lockable legrests should be swung under the seat and the wheelchair lifted by the upper front section of the frame Stairs Travelling uphill Always ask for help We always recommend using two carers for this transfer One who walks behind and holds on to the push handle and one who walks in front and holds on to the frame or in the legrests if these are lockable Flip up the anti tip stabilisers Ascending With the wheelchair facing backwards Descending With the wheelchair facing forwards Never use an escalator even with a helper present a Lean your body forwards to correct the centre of gravity Flip up the anti tip stabilisers e Ifyou are unsure ask for help Up Low kerb Back up take a strong grip and lean your upper body over your thighs e Down Low kerb Back up carefully and lean your upper body over your thighs Travelling downhill e Lean your body back to correct the centre of gravity Control your speed using the handrims not the brakes Always travel up down as directly as possible If you are unsure ask for help 7 Maintenance Rear wheels Clean quick release axles as required T
5. castor axles Too much weight over the castors adjust the chair s balance position Pump up the tyres Adjust the distance between tyre and brake Adjust the hub axle length Lubricate and clean the quick release with cycle oil or similar Adjust the hub axle length The front forks have not been tightened sufficiently Check that the front fork attachments are fitted at the same height Adjust the angle of the front fork attachments Too much weight over the castors adjust the chair s balance position Pump up the tyres Check that screws and controls are properly tightened Etac Supply Center AB Langgatan 12 SE 334 24 Anderstorp oe cetac
6. se When assembling always check that the rear wheel is correctly positioned The button in the hub must spring out properly Test how far back you would like the wheelchair to be able to tip e You must be able to move easily yet still feel secure Back cover Footrests PN Place the back cover far enough back on the seat for a fold to be formed between the backrest and seat It is important to always place the back cover on the seat in this way as it affects user comfort when seated Adjust the height until you are sure that your feet are supported and your thighs are resting on the cushion Adjust the footrest angle so the ankles are at 90 Loosen the lock nut A on the legrest fully Remove the screw B Adjust the height Replace the screw and nut and tighten securely 4 Seat cushion fa a Place the cushion far enough back on the seat that the rounded corners are between the back tubes Trim the cushion to suit seat depth If using comfort wedge place this in the pocket of the cover under the cushion Calf Heel strap Adjust the length so that your insteps rest on the footrests To operate the drum brake pull brake handle upwards see il lustration To operate the parking brake pull brake handle upwards see picture Hold the handle in braked position and press but ton
7. yre pressure Check the tyre pressure see tyre section once month Castors Clean castor wheel axles as required Chassis Clean the chassis with non abrasive detergent pH value 5 9 or with 70 disinfectant solution Rinse and dry Upholstery Wash see labels on each item In the event of problems contact your dealer or Technical Aids Centre If necessary lubricate moving parts joints with cycle oil or similar The wheelchair is pulling diagonally The wheelchair is heavy to manoeuvre The wheelchair is awkward to turn The brakes are poor The rear wheels are loose The rear wheels are difficult to get on off The castors wobble The wheelchair feels unsteady Etac Box 203 334 24 Anderstorp Tel 46 371 58 73 00 Fax 46 371 58 73 90 www etac com Troubleshooting table Pump up the tyres Adjust the angle of the front fork attachments Check that the front fork attachments are fitted at the same height The rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted The user s weight is not evenly distributed in the wheelchair More strength being used on one side than the other when propelling the chair Pump up the tyres The rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted Clean any hair and dirt from the castor axles Too much weight over the castors adjust the chair s balance position Pump up the tyres Check that the front forks are not tightened too much Clean any hair and dirt from the
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