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74137Q 2015-11-06

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  • Page 1 Cross Manual English 74137Q 2015-11-06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Heading Page General ......................Handling/Transport .................... Product Description Cross ................. The chairs possibilities ..................Accessories ......................10-12 Settings Seat ..................13-16 Backrest mod. 2..............17-18 Backrest 3A ................ 19-23 Legrests ................24-26 Driving technique/Manoeuvring ................. 27-32 Assembly instructions, Accessories ..............

  • Page 3: General

    The footrests are adjustable in height, angle and depth. Cross can be supplemented and adjusted if needs change. A large range of options and accessories are available: Various types of backrest and legrest, fixing points for transport in mobility service buses, anti- tips, various types of handrims and brakes etc.

  • Page 4: Handling/Transport

    2 Handling/Transport 2:1 Folding If a bow handle and/or cross brace is mounted they should be removed. Flip up the footrests. Lift up the seat, see illustration. 2:2 Unfolding Do not hold the seat frame Push down on one side of the...
  • Page 5 Technical the wheelchair in the event of or placed where they do Aids Centre or by Etac be- sudden braking. not fly around inside the fore being used again. The restraining device must...

  • Page 6: Product Description Cross

    3 Product description Cross Push handles 11 Front fork attachment Backrest cover 12 Protective stopper Backrest upholstery 13 Cross Seat upholstery 14 Side frame Brake 15 Armrest Footrest 16 Quick release hub Knob footrest lock 17 Handrim Legrest 18 Rear wheel...

  • Page 7: The Chairs Possibilities

    Stainless, plastic coated, cellular rubber or titanium Seat Black fabric/hard seat/ECS (ECS, a fixed seat/backrest system with anatomically shaped cushions, detachable) Backrest Type Height Backrest angle Cross back 2 30-35 cm - +15 standard 30-45 cm - +15 high 38-55 cm - +15...
  • Page 8 4 The chairs possibilities Ryggrest Cross- Type Height Backrest angle back 3A Monoangular 32-45 cm - +20 Biangular 32-45 cm - +20 Triangular 32-45 cm - +20 Lumbal angle Monoangular +10° (fixed) + 6 cm Biangular ±6 (at 10 back angle) Triangular ±12...
  • Page 9 4 The chairs possibilities Plaster legrest/amputee legrest/ amputee weight Armrest short 25 cm/long 35 cm Footrest Max length: 51 cm. Min length: 33 cm. Extended attachment tubes +10 cm Shorter attachment tubes -8 cm One-piece footrest One-piece footrest complete for 35-37,5 seat width, adjustable in angle, settable height and depth Front fork...

  • Page 10: Accessories

    5 Accessories Armrest height-adjustable 25 cm long, solid top, black Armrest height-adjustable 38 cm long, solid top, black Armrest cover detachable, 25 or 38 cm long padded or gel, dark grey plush or black Dartex Armrest cushion wide and soft, 8x40 cm, fits onto armrest Armrest cushion Hemi swing-away for mounting on long armrests Armrest foldable height adjustable or fixed height Side guard black...
  • Page 11 Back wedge length 15 and 30 cm, attached with Velcro Trunk support settable in depth and angle, black Dartex, foldable, incl. attachment Trunk support Cross back 3A, PUR or Dartex Trunk support Cross back 3A, swing-aside, medium or large cushion Settable= Adjusted using tools. Adjustable= Adjusted without tools.
  • Page 12 Tetra quick release adapter for persons with reduced hand function Transport attachment when mounted in C4 position only with 0 camber + spacer 20232 Tool kit Bags Gloves Information is available at www.etac.com Bags Case Logic Information is available at www.etac.com...

  • Page 13: Settings Seat

    6 Settings seat 6:1 Front seat height The front seat height (see Part Risk of tipping: Always “The chairs possibilities”) is check the setting of the dependent on: anti-tips. Castor wheel: 5", 6", 6.5". Front fork attachment: Settable in (!) See also point 14: height and angle.
  • Page 14 6 Settings seat 6:5 Setting the angle of the front fork attachment The correct angle setting is impor- (!) Keep your eye on something vertical, e.g. a door frame or tant for the wheelchair’s manoeu- vrability. table leg, while setting the Unscrew the lower attachment angle.
  • Page 15 6 Settings seat 6:8 Height adjustment of the rear wheels - Check that the rear Loosen the hub sleeve, washers and nuts and reassemble it at the wheels are correctly desired height. At the same time mounted, see point 6:7. you should also test for correct - Always check the posi- tion of the anti-tips.

  • Page 16: Backrest 3A

    The seat angle is dependent on Bear in mind the risk of tipping, always adjust the difference between the front and the rear seat heights. Cross the setting of the anti- can also be set with a seat that is tips.

  • Page 17: Backrest Mod. 2

    7 Settings backrest mod. 2 7:1 Backrest Risk of tipping: Always The backrest is settable in height check the position of and angle and has adjustable the anti-tips after ad- upholstery. justing the backrest. 7:2 Backrest height The backrest height is continuous- Tools: Allen key 5 mm.

  • Page 18: Backrest Mod. 2

    (!) Do not overtighten the upper Loosen all the straps and straps as this can prevent the ensure that the user is sitting cross-brace from unfolding as far back in the seat as pos- properly, i.e. the seat-frame sible. tubes do not sit flush in the Tighten the straps in such a sideframes.
  • Page 19 8 Settings backrest 3A 8:1 Adjusting back support angle, mono- bi- and triangular back 1. Loosen the nut. 3. Tighten the nut. 2. Adjust the back support angle. Use the posi- Risk of tipping: Always tion markings to obtain the same back support check the positioning of angle on the right and left sides respectively.

  • Page 20: Backrest 3A

    8 Settings backrest 3A, monoangular back 8:2 Adjusting back support height 1. Remove the protective cover. 5. Tighten the locking screws. 2. Loosen the locking screws max. 1 turn. 6. Fit the protective cover. 3-4. Adjust the back support height using Risk of tipping: Always the graduation and marking on the lower check the positioning of...
  • Page 21 8 Settings backrest 3A, biangular back 8:3 Adjusting back support height and lumbar angle 1-2. Remove the protective cover and loosen the 5-6. Install desired lumbar angle. locking screw (A) max. 1 turn (see also illustration 7. Tighten the locking screw and fit the protec- 1 on page 20).
  • Page 22 8 Settings backrest 3A, triangular back 8:4 Adjusting back support height and lumbar angle ! We recommend that you start adjusting the lum- 4. Place the Allen key in the selected (upper recom- bar angle with the upper eccentric shaft. If a larger mended) eccentric shaft’s locking screw and loosen angle is required, adjust the lower eccentric shaft as it 1/2 turn.
  • Page 23 Settings backrest 3A, triangular back 8:5 Adjusting seat depth by means of lumbar angle An extended seat depth is achieved by opening the back support angle (hip) and then the lumbar angle. 1. Adjust the back support angle (see also il- 3.

  • Page 24: Legrests

    (combined with footrest with the choice of castors. shortened attachment tubes). 9:3 Lockable legrests (option) Cross can be supplied with lock- Before lifting the wheel- able legrests. The legrests are detachable and can be swung to chair check that the the side or under the seat.
  • Page 25 9 Settings legrests 9:4 Continuously angle-adjustable legrest (option) Never stand on the footrests There are three types of angle as you may tip the chair. When adjustable legrests. lifting a wheelchair, remove the legrests and lift using the frame Mod. 1: With or without plush (lower or upper part).
  • Page 26 9 Settings legrests 9:6 Height of the footrests Cross is supplied with flip-up foot- For outdoor use the rests, adjustable in height, setta- footrests should be ble in angle and depth. raised 4-5 cm above the ground. Never stand on...

  • Page 27: Driving Technique/Manoeuvring

    10 Driving technique, maneuvering 10:1 General Parking: Increase the overall sup- port base of the wheelchair by re- versing for about 10 cm, thereby ensuring the castor wheels swing forwards. If the user is left alone in the wheelchair, ensure that the brakes are applied and that the anti-tip is swung down.
  • Page 28 10 Driving technique, maneuvering - Pull the wheelchair upwards Care giver, driving up backwards: and backwards, ensuring that - Reverse the chair to the edge the castor wheels have cleared of the kerb/threshold. the edge before setting down - Tilt the wheelchair up, if neces- the wheel chair onto all four sary with help from the tilter, wheels.
  • Page 29 10 Driving technique, maneuvering 10:4 Driving technique inclined surface Please read this important advice for driving up or downhill careful- Downhill driving: Lean against the backrest to correct your centre ly to minimise the risk of tipping. of balance. Control your speed (!) Avoid turning round in the using the handrims, not by means middle of a hill.
  • Page 30 10 Driving technique, maneuvering 10:6 Driving technique, stairs: down Drive carefully down, one step Always ask for help. at a time, keeping the chair Never use an escalator, even if a balanced on its rear wheels at care giver is available. all times.
  • Page 31 10:9 Changing the camber angle, Cross The rear wheels are mounted with Tools: 24 mm socket a standard 2° camber angle. spanner and adjustable You can change the camber angle spanner.
  • Page 32 10 Driving technique, maneuvering 10:10 Handrims Be aware that when The way in which the user is able passing through narrow to grip the handrims is influenced spaces there is a risk by the handrim’s material and its of getting your fingers distance from the wheel.

  • Page 33: Assembly Instructions Accessories

    Assembly instructions are always Instructions are also available provided with accessories when on our website. they are delivered from Etac. www.etac.com 11:1 Seat cushion and comfort wedge A comfort wedge is a useful ac- The cushion is cut to the required cessory for the seat cushion.
  • Page 34 11 Assembly instructions accessories 11:4 Armrest, flip-up, height adjustment Tools: 3 mm Allen key. The flip-up armrest comes in two varieties, height adjustable and fixed. It is mounted onto the Never use the armrests wheelchair’s frame and can be to lift the wheelchair. flipped upwards/backwards by pressing the red lever (A) inwards.
  • Page 35 11 Assembly instructions accessories 11:6 Anti-tip, mounting The anti-tip consists of two parts: To allow you to negotiate thres- - The attachment bar is mounted holds and the edges of thick under the wheel mount (see carpets, a distance of 3-7 cm from illus).

  • Page 36: Care And Maintenance/Fault-Finding Chart

    5 and 9, or with a 70% disinfectant solution. Rinse and dry. Touch-up paint Touch-up paint is available for minor scratches and chips in all the frame colours available for Cross wheel- chairs. Miscellaneous If there is a fault in your wheelchair you should contact your dealer or Technical Aids Centre.
  • Page 37 - Too much weight over the castors. Adjust the centre of balance - The upholstery is too tight The wheelchair is hard to fold/unfold - Clean and lubricate the cross-brace under the seat - Inflate the tyres The wheelchair feels “awkward”...

  • Page 38: Tests And Guarantees

    Combining Cross with another product, not manufactured by Etac: In general neither of the products will retain their CE marking. Etac has contracts with certain companies whose products are approved in combination with Cross, including seat systems and motors. These can be combined and still retain their CE certificates from the manufacturer.

  • Page 39: Alternative Seat Heights/Angles

    14 Alternative seat heights/angles Rear seat height table (measurements given can vary +/- 2 % depending on tyre type and seat angle). Cross Rear wheel Seat height rear Distance in pos. Seat angle 3° rear wheel-seat 50 cm 10 cm...

  • Page 40: Weights And Measurements/Standard Models

    34 = plum texture, 53 = grey blaster. Cross: Weights and dimensions given are for a chair with 24" rear wheels with quick-release hubs, aluminium handrims, legrests, footrests, brakes, armrests, 6 1/2" castors with medium forks. The measurements given can vary ± 2 %.
  • Page 44 West Midlands B62 8BH United Kingdom Snug Seat, Inc. Tel 800 336 7684 12801 E. Independence Boulevard Fax 704 882 0751 P.O. Box 1739 Information@snugseat.com Matthews, NC 28106, USA www.etac.com Etac Supply Center AB Långgatan 12 SE-334 24 Anderstorp 7 320450 079924 74137...

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