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74466F
2015-11-06

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  • Page 1 Next Manual English 74466F 2015-11-06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Heading Page General ...................... Handling/Transport..................Product Description ..................Model ...................... Accessories/Options ..................9-12 Quick guide ....................13-14 Settings Seat ....................15-16 Legrests ..................17-18 Backrest ..................19-21 Centre of balance/Brake ..............22-23 Driving technique/Manoeuvring ............24-27 Changing castors/Handrims ............Assembly instructions Accessories ..............

  • Page 3: General

    The actual lifetime can vary, depending on how much and how intensively the product is being used, but a maximum of 10 years. If the product is intended for use after the service life period specified by Etac, it is the responsibility of the product owner to ensure product functionality in accordance with the manual and recondi- tioning instructions.

  • Page 4: Handling/Transport

    2 Handling/Transport 2:1 Folding If a bow handle and/or backrest brace is mounted they should be removed. Flip up the footrests. Lift the seat upwards. 2:2 Unfolding Push down on one side of the seat frame, using the whole of the flat of the hand. Do not hold the seat frame while unfolding as there is a risk of pinching your fingers.
  • Page 5 2:7 General recommendations for travelling in vehicles (!) Etac recommends in the following order: 1) The user transfers to one of the seats in the vehicle and uses the vehicle’s 3-point belt while travelling.

  • Page 6: Handling/Transport

    • If the wheelchair has been involved in a collision in a motor vehicle, it should be inspected at a Technical Aids Centre or by Etac before being used again.

  • Page 7: Product Description

    3 Product description Next is constructed around a seat unit and a propulsion unit. A height adjustment of 10 cm is possible without changing the rear wheels, front forks or castor wheels. The seat height is not affected by the castor size, and the front fork attachments need never be angle-adjusted.

  • Page 8: Model

    4 Model Alternative model Standard model (option) Seat settable in height and angle Seat settable in height and angle Front seat height set at 49 cm Front seat height 37-55 cm Rear seat height set at 46 cm The seat height can be adjusted by 10 cm without changing rear wheels, fork or castor wheels Cloth upholstery with adjustable seat depth 6 cm Hard seat/flat seat...

  • Page 9: Accessories/Options

    5 Options High back continuously settable in height 45-55 cm Tapered back continuously settable in height 37-42 cm Available from seat width 40 cm. Biangular backrest settable in height 38-47 cm Comfort cover padded backrest cover in plush for enhanced seating comfort Bow handle height adjustable, detachable Hard seat seat height 2 cm lower than cloth upholstery.
  • Page 10 5 Options One-piece footrest flip-up, adjustable in height and settable angle One-piece footrest complete for 35-37.5 seat width, adjustable in angle, settable in height and depth Handrims stainless or plastic coated Rear wheel alternative model available Single hand drive for right or left side. Telescoping axle, easy to remove when folding. Drum brake 5 Accessories Armrest lockable, height-adjustable 25 cm long, solid top, black...
  • Page 11 5 Accessories Tray transparent, fits onto long armrest Hemiplegia tray transparent, for positioning of hemiplegic arm. Width 35-50 cm Can be fitted onto both short and long armrests. Anti-slip device for the Hemiplegia tray Seat cushion dark grey plush and black velour, 56 cm, cut according to seat depth set, washable Comfort wedge for the cushion, evens out the front part of the seat Seat and backrest cushions ECS in PE or memory foam, cover in dark-grey plush or...
  • Page 12 Spoke guard with grey or yellow print. Transport attachment Tool kit Bags front bag Rain cape Proof backpack mobile holder Gloves Weather protector Proof Leg warmer Proof Bags Case Logic Information about bags, gloves and clothes is available at www.etac.com...

  • Page 13: Quick Guide

    6 Quick guide This section is intended for anyone with experience of adjusting wheelchairs who only requires brief instructions. More detailed instructions can be found after the Quick Guide. 6:1 Seat height The seat height is settable by 10 cm without changing rear wheels, front forks or castors.

  • Page 14: Quick Guide

    6 Quick guide 6:3 Backrest height The backrest height is infinitely settable. Loosen the screws on the inside of the back tubes by 2-3 turns. Adjust the height by pulling/pushing the backrest upwards/downwards. Tools: Allen key 5 mm 6:4 Backrest angle The backrest angle is infinitely settable.
  • Page 15 7 Settings seat 7:1 Seat height The seat height is settable without changing rear wheels, front forks or castors. For further height adjustment the rear wheel and front fork have to be changed. The castor wheels do not affect the seat height, and are selected solely based on application.
  • Page 16 7 Settings seat 7:4 Seat angle The seat angle setting affects the front seat height. See seat height table, page 33. The front fork attachments are fixed and must never be adjusted. Do not change the castor wheel to change the seat angle! (See point 12.1) 7:5 Adjusting seat angle °...

  • Page 17: Legrests

    8 Settings legrests 8:1 Legrests The legrests are lockable, detachable and can be swung to the side or under the seat. They are available in two different knee angles: standard and narrow. A continuously angle adjustable legrest with calf support is also available. Amputee legrests are also available as alternatives to legrests.

  • Page 18: Legrests

    8 Settings legrests 8:6 Footrests Next is supplied with divided, flip-up footrests that are adjustable in height, angle and depth. To make the footrests lower than standard there are footrests with 10 cm longer attachment tubes. For outdoor use the footrests should be raised 4-5 cm above the ground.

  • Page 19: Backrest

    9 Backrest settings 9:1 Backrest The backrest is settable in height and angle and has adjustable backrest upholstery. The push handle is height adjustable. Risk of tipping! Always check the position of the anti-tips after adjusting the backrest. 9:2 Backrest height The backrest is infinitely settable.
  • Page 20 9 Backrest settings 9:4 Backrest upholstery The contour of the backrest upholstery is individually adjustable by using the five Velcro straps and the backrest cover. Allow the cover plenty of room between seat and backrest, so that it is possible to “sit in”...
  • Page 21 9 Backrest settings 9:8 Setting upper biangular backrest joint and backrest height (option) The backrest angle on Next biangular can be adjusted on half the back tube (A). The backrest height is adjusted using nuts and bolts (B). 9:9 Setting biangular backrest upholstery The contour of the backrest upholstery is individually adjustable by using the six Velcro straps, the lower four of which go around the back tube.

  • Page 22: Centre Of Balance/Brake

    10 Centre of balance/brake 10:1 Adjusting the centre of balance The centre of balance is affected by the mounting of the rear wheels longitudinally, the seat angle, the backrest angle and the user’s weight distribution. Operating conditions are greatly affected by the centre of balance. The more weight that is placed over the rear wheels, the easier the wheelchair is to manoeuvre.

  • Page 23: Centre Of Balance/Brake

    10 Centre of balance/brake 10:4 Setting knee brake (option) The brakes are infinitely settable. • Loosen the screw (A) a few turns and slide the brake until the brake block is about 20 mm from the tyre when the brake is not applied. •...

  • Page 24: Driving Technique/Manoeuvring

    11 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring 11 :1 Driving technique Weight distribution is the decisive factor when it comes to operating conditions. It is in part dependent upon the user’s weight, size and seating position and in part upon the position of the rear wheels longitudinally. The more weight that is placed over the rear wheels, the easier the wheelchair is to manoeuvre.
  • Page 25 11 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring Care giver, driving up backwards: • Ensure that the anti-tips are turned upwards. • Reverse the chair to the edge of the kerb/threshold. • Tilt the wheelchair up, if necessary with help from the tilter, so that the castor wheels are in the air.
  • Page 26 11 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring 11:4 Driving technique, inclined surface The following constitutes important advice for driving up or downhill to avoid the risk of tipping. Avoid turning round in the middle of a hill. Always drive as straight up/down as possible. It is better to ask for help than to take a risk on your own.
  • Page 27 11 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring 11:6 Negotiating stairs, down Always ask for help. Never use an escalator, even if a care giver is available. 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).

  • Page 28: Changing Castors/Handrims

    12 Changing castor wheels/handrims 12:1 Changing castor wheels Next can be equipped with 125 mm (5"), 150 mm (6") or 175 mm * (7") castors. Select a size to suit driving technique and environment, not to alter the seat height or angle.

  • Page 29: Assembly Instructions Accessories

    13 Assembly instructions accessories Assembly instructions are provided with all accessories when they are supplied by Etac. Instructions are also available on our website, www.etac.com 13:1 Armrest, lockable and detachable, height adjustment The armrest comes in four versions, with short, long, high or low armrest guard.
  • Page 30 13 Assembly instructions accessories 13:4 Hemi Tray The Hemi Tray is attached to the accompanying padded armrest covers by means of the Velcro tape. These are supplied with Velcro on the upper side. The height is adjusted with the armrest. The tray can be fitted onto short or long armrests.
  • Page 31 13 Assembly instructions accessories 13:8 Extended footrest Extended footrest fits onto the existing footrest. Hole instructions for fitting the screw are on the bottom of the footrest. Make the hole by drilling (6 mm). Tools: 3 mm Allen key 13:9 Positioning belt The positioning belt is in two parts, is adjustable in length and has a snap-lock.
  • Page 32 13 Assembly instructions accessories 13:12 Backrest wedge Backrest wedges are available in two lengths, 15 cm and 30 cm. They are fixed, using Velcro, between the backrest upholstery and backrest cover at the desired height. Backrest wedges increase both comfort and stability for the upper body. 13:13 Anti-tips, flip-up, mounting The anti-tips are mounted on the tilters.

  • Page 33: Assembly Instructions Accessories

    13 Assembly instructions accessories 13:16 Transport attachment...
  • Page 34 13 Assembly instructions accessories 13:17 Drum brake 22 mm...

  • Page 35: Care And Maintenance/Fault-Finding Chart

    If there is a fault in your wheelchair you should contact your dealer or Technical Aids Centre. Defective wheelchairs should not be used. If your chair needs reconditioning or repair, only original parts from Etac or components with equal quality, as specified in diagrams, should be used.
  • Page 36 14 Care and maintenance Fault-finding chart Problem* Solution • Inflate the tyres The wheelchair pulls to the side • Rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted • The user is distributing weight unevenly • Inflate the tyres • Rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted The wheelchair feels “heavy”...

  • Page 37: Tests And Guarantees

    For terms and conditions, see www.etac.com Special adaptations: comprise everything that falls outside the instructions and settings in this Manual. Wheelchairs specially adapted by customers are not eligible for Etac’s CE marking. Etac’s guarantee no longer applies. If in doubt about adaptations, consult Etac.

  • Page 38: Alternative Seat Heights/Angles

    Incorrect mounting has a negative 20" effect on operating conditions, as the front fork mountings are not adjustable on Next. Alternative seat angles The front seat height is altered when the seat angle is adjusted. Starting from a flat seat: -3°...

  • Page 39: Weights And Measurements/Standard Models

    23 cm 16.9 kg Next: The dimensions and weights indicated apply to chairs with 24" rear wheels/aluminium handrims, front seat height measured with seat tilted +3° back, legrests, anti-tips and height-adjustable push handles. Choice of frame colours: 48 = blueberry, 53 = grey blaster.
  • Page 40 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 118005 74466...

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