General - Etac Sting Manual

The manual must be read thoroughly to avoid damage when handling and using the Sting chair.
is a warning triangle to indicate that special care should be taken.
(!) provides advice and tips worth considering
Anti-tips At the correct setting they will prevent the wheelchair from tipping backwards.
We recommend all users to use the anti-tip devices, unless you are an experienced user with
absolute control over your wheelchair.
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. Sting is available in several sizes and can be supplemented and
adjusted if needs change. The seat is adjustable in height, angle and depth. The backrest is adjustable in height,
angle and shape. The footrest is adjustable in height, angle and depth. A large range of accessories and options are
available: Headrest, bow handle, trunk support, tray, various rear wheel sizes, armrest etc. Sting has the best prereq-
uisites to create comfort, functionality and good manoeuvrability.
Testing
Sting (Ser. No. 11D) is tested in accordance with ISO 7176-19 and 10542. These ISO standards specify require-
ments for the design of the wheelchair's restraint points, how the wheelchair and the user are secured in the vehicle
and describe how testing should be carried out and how the test results are to be interpreted. Etac's wheelchairs are
crash tested at the Technical Research Institute of Sweden.
The tests were carried out with normal settings on the wheelchairs (see manual for the respective wheelchair) and
with an UNWIN_WWR/ATF/K/R restraining device and an UNWIN_WWR/HD/ATF/K/R 3-point belt.
Seat widths:
Seat depth:
Max. user weight:
Sting is supplied with the rear wheels unmounted.
Service life: The product is tested and fulfils the demands stated in EN 12183. The main product's durability and
lifetime is at least five years when used in accordance with intended use, the safety instructions, the recondition-
ing manual and instructions for use in the user manual. The main product consists of the chassis for seat and back
support. Additional parts/accessories are handled in accordance with the manual and reconditioning manual. The
actual lifetime can vary, depending on how much and how intensively the product is being used, but a maximum of
10 years. Thereafter the product must be decommissioned.
The following methods of surface treatment have been used:
Lacquered surfaces=Polyester powder coating
Non-lacquered aluminium parts=Anodized coating
Non-lacquered steel surfaces=Galvanized
The tool kit contains:

1 General

from 27.5 cm to 35 cm
25-35 cm
50 kg
5 Allen keys: 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 mm
3 spanners: 10, 13 and 8 mm
1 socket spanner: 21/19 mm
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