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Sting
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74059J
2014-06-09

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  • Page 1 Sting Manual English 74059J 2014-06-09...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Heading Page General ........................... Handling/Transport ....................... Product description Sting ....................... Model ............................. Options/Accessories ....................... Settings: Seat ....................... 10-13 Backrest ....................Footrest ....................Driving technique/Manoeuvring ............16-22 Assembly instructions Accessories ..................23-28 Care and maintenance ......................29-30 Tests and Guarantees ......................

  • Page 3: General

    Sting is an active, manual wheelchair with multiple functions for children. It has been tested and approved for a user’s weight of 50 kg, and is intended for use both outdoors and indoors. The standard model includes height- adjustable push handles, mudguards and anti-tips.

  • Page 4: Handling/Transport

    2 Handling/Transport 2:1 Folding Remove any armrests or sideguards. Remove the rear wheels. Fold down the backrest by pulling upwards on the cord. 2:2 Unfolding Attach the rear wheels When attaching the rear Fold up the backrest wheels, always check that they Attach any armrests or sideguards are securely mounted.
  • Page 5 - The restraining device must not should be inspected at a Technical be passed through the wheels or Aids Centre or by Etac before it is around the back tubes. used again. - Options/accessories that can be re-...

  • Page 6: Product Description Sting

    3 Product description Sting Push handles Rear mounting, footrest Backrest cover Protective stopper Backrest upholstery Brake Mudguard Rear wheel 22" Seat cushion Handrim stainless Seat upholstery Rear axle Chassis Quick release hub Front fork attachment Anti-tips Front fork, short Wheel mounting Castor 5"...

  • Page 7: Model

    4 Model Sting Alternative model Standard model (option) Seat settable in height and angle Seat settable in height and angle Front seat height set at 45 cm Front seat height 43-52.5 cm 5" allround castors 6.5" allround, 6" pneumatic Front fork short with 3 alternative height settings for Front fork medium with 3 alternative heights settings for the castor wheels.

  • Page 8: Options/Accessories

    5 Options Handrims cellular rubber, titanium, stainless or plastic coated Castor wheel alternative model available Bow handle height adjustable, detachable Rear wheel alternative model available Tyre alternative model available Fixed attachment length adjustable, for rear fixed installation of footrest 5 Accessories Armrest height adjustable, short, black Armrest cover padded or gel., dark grey plush or black Dartex, removable Positioning belt...
  • Page 9 5 Accessories Headrest with angled rod, adjustable in height, depth and angle.* Foot strap Positioning belt two pieces, with snap-lock, fixing points on the wheelchair frame Seat belt with snap lock Spoke guard with colour print Tool kit Back wedge length 15 and 30 cm, attached with Velcro Bags Rain cape Proof front bag...

  • Page 10: Settings Seat

    6 Settings seat 6:1 Front seat height The front seat height (settable (!) See also point 13: 43-52.5 cm) is dependent on: “Alternative seat heights/angles”. 5", 6" or 6.5". Front fork attachment Settable in angle. Front fork: Short or medium with three alternative height settings for the castor.
  • Page 11 6 Settings seat 6:4 Setting the angle of the front fork attachment Unscrew the lower screw (A) ½ a turn (!) Keep your eye on something and the upper screw (B) ¼ of a turn. vertical, e.g. a doorpost or a ta- Insert a small Allen key into the open- ble leg when setting the angle.
  • Page 12 6 Settings seat 6:7 Height adjustment of the rear wheels Unscrew the axle sleeves and washers, Check that the rear wheels are tilt the rear axle to free it and mount it correctly mounted, see point at the required height. Mount the rear 6:6.
  • Page 13 6 Settings seat 6:9 Seat angle (!) If the seat angle is changed: The seat angle is dependent on the - Adjust the angle of the front difference between the front and the rear seat heights. fork attachments. - Also check the angle of the The seat angle is settable between backrest.

  • Page 14: Backrest

    7 Settings backrest 7:1 Backrest The backrest is settable in angle and Risk of tipping: Always has adjustable upholstery. check the position of the anti-tips after adjusting the backrest. 7:2 Backrest height The backrest is telescopic and is ad- Tools: 4 mm Allen key; justable between 25-35 cm.

  • Page 15: Footrest

    8 Settings: footrests 8:1 Adjusting the footrest in height, angle and depth Height The footrest can be moved Unscrew the screws on the even further forwards by re- frame tubes. moving the base plate from its Install the desired height by attachments (B) and re-setting sliding the footrest attachments it in the desired position.

  • Page 16: Driving Technique/Manoeuvring

    The Sting standard model is supplied with a 3° camber angle. This means that the wheels are a little closer to the seat/backrest on top and are wider apart at floor level.
  • Page 17 9 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring Care giver, driving up forwards: Care giver, driving up backwards: Ensure that the anti-tips are Reverse the wheelchair up to turned upwards. the kerb/threshold. Tilt the wheelchair, if necessary Tilt the wheelchair, if necessary with help from the tilter, so with the help of the tipper bar, that the castors come up on the so that the castor wheels are in...
  • Page 18 9 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring User, driving down backwards: Care giver, driving down backwards: This technique is not recommended Ensure that the anti-tips are for differences in level of over 10 cm. turned upwards. Ensure that the anti-tips are Reverse the wheelchair to the turned upwards.
  • Page 19 9 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring 9:5 Driving technique, stairs: up When the last step has been Always ask for help. cleared, continue backwards so Never use an escalator, even that the castor wheels are over if a care giver is available. We the ground before setting down always recommend using two the wheelchair onto all four...
  • Page 20 9 Driving technique, settings manoeuvring 9:7 Driving technique, transferring into/out of the wheelchair The technique for transferring a With or without a care giver, from the user should be practised with trained front. personnel. All that is provided here is Before transferring: some important advice to consider in Reverse the wheelchair...
  • Page 21 9:9 Handrims Sting is delivered as standard with alu- If there is a risk of the user’s minium handrims. The way in which fingers getting caught in the the user is able to grip the handrims spokes we recommend spoke is influenced by the handrim’s mate-...
  • Page 22 Tools: 4 mm Allen key. the handrim can be adjusted by adding or removing spacers. Spacers 9:11 Handrims Sting is delivered as standard with Stainless, titanium, plastic-coated or aluminium handrims. expanded cellular rubber handrims are To improve your grip on the handrim available as options.

  • Page 23: Assembly Instructions Accessories

    To allow you to negotiate thresh- olds and the edges of thick carpets, a distance of 3-4 cm from floor level is recommended. A special anti-tip with a shorter anti-tip bar is available for Sting with 20” wheels mounted in position C.
  • Page 24 10 Assembly instructions: accessories 10:3 Mudguards There are 3 different sizes of mud- - There are two optional positions for guard depending on the position in mounting the attachment bar to the which the rear wheel is mounted: A, mudguard. B or C.
  • Page 25 10 Assembly instructions accessories 10:5 Seat belt The belt is adjustable in length and The seat belt is to be used only has a snap-lock. for positioning in the wheel- Assembly instructions are supplied chair. It must not be used as a with the belt.
  • Page 26 10 Assembly instructions accessories 10:8 Mounting the tray The tray is made of Plexiglas and is down... shaped to fit around the body. It comes and up the inside (2). in three sizes and is mounted onto the Fasten by means of the Velcro armrests.
  • Page 27 10 Assembly instructions accessories 10:12 Spoke guards The spoke guards prevent your fingers from becoming entangled in the spokes and also give some protection against splashing. Assembly instructions are provided with the spoke guards.
  • Page 28 10 Assembly instructions accessories 10:14 Headrest mount* The headrest is adjustable in height, (!) The attachment can be depth and angle. Remove the back made even longer by turning tubes by loosening the screws. Affix the headrest support 180°. the headrest mount and replace the push handle tubes.

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    Washing the frame It is important to keep the wheelchair clean, both for your own comfort and the longevity of the chair. Sting is easy to wash and keep clean. Wash the chair with car shampoo or washing-up liquid. If the chair is particularly dirty a grease remover can be used.
  • Page 30 11 Care and maintenance Fault-finding chart Problem* Solution - Inflate the tyres -Adjust the angle of the front fork attachment - Check that the front fork attachments are mounted at the same height The wheelchair pulls to the side - Rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted - The user is distributing weight unevenly - More strength being used on one side than the other when propelling the chair...

  • Page 31: Tests And Guarantees

    Wheelchairs specially adapted by customers are not eligible for Etac’s CE marking. Etac’s guarantee no longer applies. If in the least doubt about the validity of adjustments, please contact Etac for advice. Combining Sting with another product, not manufactured by Etac:...

  • Page 32: Alternative Seat Heights/Angles

    13 Alternative seat heights/angles 20" Rear wheel Distance Seat height Seat height Seat 5" Castor 6.5" Castor rear wheel front rear angle -seat cm Rear wheel Fork Rear wheel Fork position position position position C-B-A 1-2-3 C-B-A 1-2-3 0° 3° 6°...

  • Page 33: Rear Wheel

    13 Alternative seat heights/angles 22" Rear wheel Distance Seat Seat Seat 5" Castor 6.5" Castor rear wheel height height angle -seat cm front rear Rear wheel Fork Rear wheel Fork position position position position C-B-A 1-2-3 C-B-A 1-2-3 17.5 0° 17.5 3°...
  • Page 34 13 Alternative seat heights/angles 24" Rear wheel Seat Seat Distance Seat 6.5" Castor 5" Castor height rear height rear angle rear cm wheel- seat cm Rear wheel Fork Rear wheel Fork position position position position C-B-A 1-2-3 C-B-A 1-2-3 0° C 1-4 Short-1 C 1-4...

  • Page 35: Weights And Measurements/Standard Models

    14 Weights and dimensions, standard models Sting Item. no. Weight Seat depth Seat height Seat height Backrest Seat Total from backrest rear, without without rear width front, without height width cushion wheels cushion 27.5 cm 13110201- 25-35 cm 43-52.5 cm...
  • Page 36 West Midlands B62 8BH www.etac.com 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...

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