Rigid frame wheelchairs
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1. It is possible to adjust both the height and length 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 Seat cushion uv e Place the back cover far enough Place the cushion far enough back back on the seat for a fold to be on the seat that the rounded cor formed between the backrest ners are between the back tubes and seat e Trim the cushion to suit seat e It is important to always place depth the back cover on the seat in this e If using comfort wedge place way as it affects user comfort this in the pocket of the cover when seated under the cushion Footrests Calf strap AA A ae 2 Se e Adjust the height until you are sure that your feet are supported Adjust the length so that your and your thighs are resting on insteps rest on the footrests the cushion e Split footrests Adjust the angle so the ankles are at 90 Back upholstery Backrest angle e Check the backrest angle when adjusting the shape of the back upholstery 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 Comfort Good comfort when seated requires a well shaped seat that provides e Pressure distribution e Stability e Freedom of movement Transfer to from a wheelchair2. too much Clean any hair and dirt from the castor axles Too much weight over the castors adjust the chair s balance position The wheelchair is awkward to turn Pump up the tyres Adjust the distance between tyre and brake 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 to get on off Adjust the hub axle length The brakes are poor The front forks have not been tightened sufficiently The castors wobble Adjust the angle of the front fork attachments Too much weight over the castors adjust the chair s balance position The wheelchair feels Pump up the tyres unsteady Check that screws and controls are properly tightened Etac Box 203 334 24 Anderstorp Tel 46 371 58 73 00 Fax 46 371 58 73 90 www etac com Etac Supply Center AB Langgatan 12 SE 334 24 Anderstorp et ac Sweden
3. Sideways From the front Hh Back the wheelchair up 5 10 cm e Back the wheelchair up 5 10 cm before stopping so that the so that the castors are facing castors are facing forwards forwards e The wheelchair should be close to e The wheelchair should be close to the transfer point the transfer point e Lock the brakes e Lock the brakes and flip up the e Remove the armrest siderest on footrests the transfer side Do not stand on the footrests risk of tipping Parking Lifting the wheelchair e Increase the support area of the wheelchair by backing up 10 cm so that the castors are facing Check that the height forwards adjustable push handles are e Helper Lock the brakes and properly tightened ensure that the anti tip stabilisers are lowered Travelling uphill Travelling downhill e Lean your body forwards to correct e Lean your body back to correct the centre of gravity the centre of gravity e Control your speed using the handrims not the brakes e Always travel up down as directly as possible If you are unsure ask for help Stairs Kerbs N e Flip up the anti tip stabilisers p e If you are unsure ask for help e Always ask for help We always e Up Balance the chair so that the recommend using two carers for castors leave the ground Lean this transfer your body forwards and take a e Flip up the anti tip stabilisers strong grip on the handrims e Ascending With th
4. cetac User manual Rigid frame wheelchairs English 74591C 13 08 15 CE Contents Page Explanation of symbols Cal transpot zia 2 Handli Oense 3 Do not lift the chair using the armrests Sitting COMPOFE erada 4 5 Transte ccasc2 sence eeeseeenncein 6 f F Risk of tipping Handling technique 0 00e 7 Alway havethe anti tip stabilisers Troubleshooting table 0 8 down when moving if e When adjusting seat hight balance A position or backrest angle operation of the anti tip stabilisers must be checked Vehicle transport Mobility service bus Etac s wheelchairs are crash tested and approved in In conjunction with points 2 and 3 accordance with ISO 7176 19 and ISO 10542 with attachment features and three point belts from Unwin a 25668 positioning belt should be used Etac recommends in the following order a correctly adjusted headrest should be used 1 The user transfers to a seat in the vehicle and uses the the backrest should be level with or vehicle s 3 point belt while travelling The wheelchair is above the user s shoulders then placed in the boot or safely in the back seat so that the parking brake should be used it cannot overturn or roll the anti tips should be lowered 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 th
5. e wheelchair is tested and approved according to the ISO standard for crash testing of wheelchairs in vehicles Tie down 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 direction of travel If this means of travel is used the user carer 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 Car taxi e 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 Unfolding Folding Ca ZAS e Lift up the backrest This locks in the raised position e Fit the rear wheels see below Rear wheel with quick release e Fitting removal Depress the button in the hub while fitting removing the wheel When assembling always check that the rear wheel is correctly positioned The button in the hub must spring out properly Fold the backrest by pulling the wire upwards The elastic strap keeps the backrest in the folded position Remove the rear wheels see below Anti tip feature
6. e wheelchair e Down Move forwards slowly so facing backwards that all four wheels touch the e Descending With the wheelchair ground at the same time facing forwards e Never use an escalator even with a helper present 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 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 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 he chair The wheelchair is pulling diagonally Pump up the tyres The rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted Clean any hair and dirt from the castor axles Check the angle of the front fork attachments Too much weight over the castors adjust the chair s balance position The wheelchair is heavy to manoeuvre Pump up the tyres Check that the front forks are not tightened
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