Care And Maintenance - Etac Sting Manual

Upholstery
The upholstery is made of two-ply polyester or coated fabric.
The seat upholstery is secured by means of strings around the seat frame. The upholstery can easily be removed from the
chassis by loosening the strings under the seat.
The backrest upholstery is removed by loosening the cover, and any accessories, and then pulling the upholstery upwards.
Wash seat and backrest upholstery according to the washing instruction.
Rear wheel/castor, front fork attachment
Tyre/inner tube:
Check the tyre pressure (see side of tyre) at least once a month, also check the tread.
Spokes: Loose spokes can lead to wheel wobble. Consult a cycle dealer or your Technical Aids Centre if it
is necessary to adjust the spokes.
Wheel axles: Clean the wheel axles from hair and dirt as necessary.
Ball bearings:
Require no maintenance.
Handrims: If a handrim should be damaged in such a way that it could lead to injury, it should be replaced.
Front fork attachment: To achieve the best operating conditions, the attachments should be installed at the correct angle.
Check also that the front forks are tightened according to instructions, see point 6:4.
Brakes
The braking effect is dependent on the air pressure in the tyres. Encrusted dirt can have a negative effect on the brake
mechanism. Check the functioning of the brakes once a month. In the event of adjustments, see point 6:8.
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.
Touch-up paint
Touch-up paint is available for minor scratches and chips in all the frame colours available for Etac wheelchairs.
Miscellaneous
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 Sting diagrams, should be used. Etac will not be held responsible for damage
or injury caused by use of non-original parts.
(!) When necessary lubricate moving parts/joints with bicycle oil or similar.

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