Etac Cross 5 and Etac Cross 5 XL are manual, cross-folded, allround wheelchairs with multiple functions and they are Etac Cross 5 and Etac Cross 5 XL have the best prerequisites intended for use both outdoors and indoors. Etac Cross 5 Active to create comfort, functionality and good manoeuvrability.
3. The chair’s possibilities In the section ”The chair’s possibilities” you can see all the adaptions possible on the wheelchair. Variations may occur in different markets, e.g. as regards back support models. For more information, see www.etac.com or contact our customer service.
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Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 3. The chair’s possibilities Seat depth Short frame 36-42 cm (triangular 36-49 cm) Seat depth Long frame 42-48 cm (triangular 42-55 cm) Standard Back support Height 30-45 cm mod. 2 Angle -5° - +15°...
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Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 3. The chair’s possibilities Normal knee angle Leg supports Narrow angle lockable, Narrow angle, short Elevating with foldable calf support from 40 cm seat width Leg supports Elevating with attachment and padded foldable Angle calf support.
Frame active Colour: black 01, white 92 4. Accessories Assembly instructions are always provided with accessories when they are supplied by Etac. Instructions are also available on our website, www.etac.com Settable = Adjusted using tools. Adjustable = Adjusted without tools.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 4. Accessories Thigh support With soft cushion to extend handrims, brake and arm supports 5 mm on Widening kit each side Tray transparent, fits onto long arm support transparent, width 35-50 cm. Can be fitted onto short or Hemi tray long arm supports.
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Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 4. Accessories fits onto the existing foot support, from seat width 40- Extended foot support 55 cm two pieces, with snap-lock, fixing points on the wheel- Positioning belt chair frame Seat belt with snap lock Adjustable in height, depth and angle.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 4. Accessories Trunk support Cross back 3A, swing-aside, medium or large cushion telescopic, foldable, settable height, adjustable length Anti-tips and angle (not with foldable arm supports) Anti-tips For Etac Cross 5 Active two parts, one of which is an elasticated section that is...
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 5. Settings Front seat height The front seat height may be adjusted by: - Using the front fork attachment, adjustable in height and angle. -Changing the position of the castor wheel. -Changing the front fork.
** Possible in balance position 4-6 with 3° backward inclination and Std leg support. Make sure the fork/castor wheel can rotate freely without hitting the wheelchair or user. For 8x2” castor wheels, use the Transit fork (gives a seat height of 47-51 cm). *** With Cross 5 XL max user weight 135 kg.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 5. Settings Mounting front fork - Pull out the cover plug (A) and unscrew the retain- ing nut (B). Pull out the front fork and put the be- velled washer (C) and the bearing on the new fork.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 5. Settings Rear seat height Rear seat height can be adjusted by: -Changing the position of the rear wheel in the frame. -Changing the position of the rear wheel in the camber washer. -Changing the rear wheel.
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Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 5. Settings When assembling, check so that the rear wheel axle is correctly adjusted. The button in the hub must pop out to the original position. Assembly in pos. G1 & G2 24 mm 17 mm Assembly 0°...
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual 75190T 18-01-09 This part of the manual (User manual) should be torn out and at all times follow the wheelchair. This as it contains impor- tant user information. Etac Cross 5 Etac Cross 5 XL...
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual Contents User manual Symbols and warnings .............20 Transportation in vehicles ..........21 Handling ..............22-23 Settings seat comfort Back support cover ............24 Seat cushion ..............24 Back support upholstery ..........24 Back support angle ............24 Foot supports ...............25...
Cross brace or head support attachment 3A must be or around the back tubes. used (Cross 5) • Cross brace must be used (Cross 5 XL). • Rear wheels must have handrims. 3) According to directive 2001/85/EC, appendix VII, point •...
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual Handling 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 tube while unfolding as there is a risk of pinching your fingers.
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Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual Leg support For lifting a wheelchair without lockable leg supports: Swing in the leg supports under the The leg supports can be removed/swung to the side if seat, or remove them, and lift using the frame needed.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual Settings seat comfort Seat comfort qualities. The back support setting is a combination of angles, Good seating comfort depends on the needs and possi- height and shape. This is why the angle settings and bilities available to each individual.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual Settings seat comfort Foot supports Never stand on the foot supports as there is a risk of Adjust the height until you are sure that your feet are tipping! supported and your thighs are resting on the cushion.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual Driving technique, maneuvering Parking Turn the castor wheels forwards and activate the brakes. Never park on a slope with a user in the wheelchair. Transferring into/out of the wheelchair Never stand on the...
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Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual The following figures show principles for propelling techniques and how to overcome obstacles like steps and curbs. User, up forwards This technique is recommended only for experienced wheelchair users. – Ensure that the anti-tips are deactivated.
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Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual Care giver, up forwards – Ensure that the anti-tips are deactivated. Activate the anti-tips afterwards! Care giver, up backwards – Ensure that the anti-tips are deactivated. Activate the anti-tips afterwards! Care giver, down forwards –...
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Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual Stairs, up We always recommend using two carers for this transfer. One who walks behind and holds on to – Ensure that the anti-tips are deactivated. Never the push handle and one who walks in front and use an escalator, even if a care giver is available.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com User manual Maintenance Rear wheels: Clean quick release axles as required. Upholstery: Wash, see labels on each item. Tyre pressure: Check the tyre pressure (once/month). In the event of problems, contact your dealer or Technical Aids Centre.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 5. Settings Seat angle The seat angle is dependent on the difference between the front and the rear seat heights. Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the the anti-tips. If the seat angle is changed: - Adjust the angle of the front fork attachment.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 6. Settings back support 3A Adjusting back support angle 1. Loosen the nut. 3. Tighten the nut. 2. Adjust the back support angle. Use the position mark- Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the ings to obtain the same back support angle on the right the anti-tips.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 6. Settings back support 3A Adjusting the back support height and lumbar angle 1. Loosen the locking screws (A) max. 1 turn. We recommend that you start adjusting the lumbar angle with the upper eccentric shaft. If a larger angle is 2.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 6. Settings back support 3A Adjusting seat depth using lumbar angle An extended seat depth is achieved by opening 3. If necessary fit seat extender (accessory).. the back support angle (hip) and then the lumbar angle.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 7. Settings back support mod. 2 Setting back support height The back support height is continuously settable (See “The chairs possibilities”). Loosen the screws (A) 2-3 turns to set the height of the back support. Ensure that both sides are at the...
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Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 7. Settings back support mod. 2B Setting back support height The back support height is settable (See “The chairs possibilities”). Loosen the screws to set the height of the back sup- port. Tighten the screws.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 8. Readjustments Brake, adjustment The brakes are infinitely settable. 4. Ensure that the brake is straight in the groove and 1. Loosen the screw a couple of turns. tighten the nut. Test the brakes.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 8. Readjustments Adjusting the brake block 5 mm Leg support, infinitely angle adjustable Never stand on the foot supports as you may tip the chair! For lifting a wheelchair. swing in the leg supports under the seat, or remove them, and lift using the frame (lower or upper part).
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 8. Readjustments Amputee leg support Never sit on the amputee leg support. When lifting the wheelchair, remove the amputee leg support, swing the other leg support in under the seat (or remove it) and lift using the frame...
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 8. Readjustments Changing the camber angle The camber angle can be changed by changing the When assembling, check so that the rear wheel washers that are mounted between the hub sleeve axle is correctly adjusted. The button in the hub and the nut.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 8. Readjustments Handrims The way in which the user is able to grip the hand- Be aware that when passing through narrow rims is influenced by the handrim’s material and its spaces there is a risk of getting your fingers distance from the wheel.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 9. Accessories - adjusting, handling Assembly instructions are always provided with accessories when they are delivered from Etac.Instruc- tions are also available on our website www.etac.com. Seat cushion and comfort wedge The cushion is cut to the required depth at the front or back edge.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 9. Accessories - adjusting, handling Arm support, flip-up, height adjustable The flip-up arm support comes in two varieties, height Never use the arm supports to lift the wheel- adjustable and fixed. It is mounted onto the wheelchair’s chair.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 9. Accessories - adjusting, handling Head support The head support is mounted onto the bow handle (accessory) or onto a separate head support attach- ment. The head support is adjustable in height, depth and angle, and is detachable.
Etac / Cross 5 / www.etac.com 10. Technical data Seat depth from Item no Weight with rear Type of chair Total width back support Cross 5 wheel user weight tube** 35 cm short 13123001 56,0 cm 36-42 cm 15,0 kg...
If your chair needs reconditioning or repair, only original When necessary lubricate moving parts/joints parts from Etac or components with equal quality, as with bicycle oil or similar. specified in Cross diagrams, should be used. Etac will not...
To be sorted according to national regulations of 10 years. If the product is intended for use after the service life period specified by Etac, it is the responsibility of the prod- uct owner to ensure product functionality in accordance with...
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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 7 320451 370976...
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