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 - a positioning belt must be used attachment features and three-point belts from Unwin.
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Anti-tip feature Rear wheel with quick release 3-4cm When assembling, always check that the rear wheel is correctly positioned. 3-7 cm The button in the hub must • Test how far back you would like spring out properly. the wheelchair to be able to tip. •...
Backrest angle Back upholstery • The backrest angle may need to be adjusted when adjusting the shape of the back upholstery. • Loosen all back straps. • Tighten the strap just below the Comfort curve of the back. • Adjust the other straps to allow space for the bottom and follow the natural curve of the back.
Transfer to/from a wheelchair From the front Sideways • Back the wheelchair up 5-10 cm • Back the wheelchair up 5-10 cm so before stopping so that the cas- that the castors are facing for- tors are facing forwards. wards. •...
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Stairs Kerbs Always ask for help. We • Flip up the anti-tip stabilisers. always recommend using • If you are unsure, ask for help. two carers for this transfer. • Up/Low kerb: Back up, take a One who walks behind and strong grip and lean your upper holds on to the push handle body over your thighs.
Too much weight over the castors; adjust the chair’s balance position The wheelchair is difficult to • The upholstery is too taut fold up/unfold • Lubricate and clean the cross frame fittings under the seat The wheelchair feels • Pump up the tyres “unsteady” •...