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- Page 1 Twin Manual English 74140I 2014-06-09...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Heading Page General ....................Handling/Transport ....................Product Description Twin ..................Model Twin ....................Options ....................Accessories ....................Settings Seat ..................10-11 Brake ..................Backrest ................. Legrests ................. Driving technique/Manoeuvring ........... 15-20 Assembly instructions Accessories ................21-22 Care and maintenance/Fault-finding chart ............. -
Page 3: General
Twin is a manual, cross-folded, allround wheelchair with variation options that is intended for outdoor and indoor use. The seat, backrest and footrests are adjustable in height and angle. Twin can be supplemented and adjusted if needs change. In addition there is a range of options and accessories: Various types of legrests, seat cushions, fixing points for transport in mobility service buses, anti-tips etc. -
Page 4: Handling/Transport
2 Handling/Transport 2:1 Folding Flip up the footrests. Lift up the seat, see illustration. 2:2 Unfolding Push down on one side of the Do not hold the seat frame seat frame, using the whole tube while unfolding as there of the flat of the hand, see is a risk of fingers being illustration. - Page 5 2:6 Seat belt If the wheelchair is used as a seat for travel, Etac recommends that the user wears the 3-point belt that is fitted in the vehicle. It is important that the 3-point belt is fitted correctly, as in the...
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Page 6: Product Description Twin
3 Product description Twin Backrest upholstery 11 Cross Seat upholstery 12 Side frame Brake 13 Tilter Footrest 14 Fixed hub, alternative - quick release Knob footrest lock 15 Armrest attachment Legrests 16 Armrest Castor wheel 17 Handrim Front fork 18 Rear wheel... -
Page 7: Model Twin
Footrests, flip-up, adjustable in height, settable depth and angle and angle Armrest, with a solid top Armrest, with solid top Length 25 cm, height adjustable Length 25 cm, height adjustable Tilter Tilter Twin and Twin low are also available with drum brakes. -
Page 8: Options
5 Options Backrest upholstery adjustable Armrest height-adjustable 38 cm long, solid top, black Push handles vertically adjustable, detachable Single hand brake for installation on right or left side Legrest with narrow or short/narrow angle Lockable legrest wide knee angle Angle adjustable legrest model 1 with calf support adjustable in height, depth, angle and sideways Plaster cast legrest settable vertically and laterally, adjustable in angle Rear wheel quick-release pneumatic high pressure Handrims stainless, plastic coated... -
Page 9: Accessories
6 Accessories Tray plexi, fits onto long armrest Hemi tray transparent. Can be mounted on short or long armrest and supplemented with an anti-slip device. Cushion dark-grey plush, 46 cm long Calf strap detachable, black nylon, adjustable in length Heel straps black nylon, adjustable length Positioning belt two pieces, with snap-lock, fixing points on the wheelchair frame Anti-tips with tilter, foldable, height settable Anti-tips foldable, height settable... -
Page 10: Settings Seat
(!) See also point 14: Settable height and angle. “Alternative seat heights/angles”. 7:1:1 Front seat height Twin low (!) Also adjust the angle of The front seat height is 42 cm and is the front fork attachment, see dependent upon: point 7:3. - Page 11 7 Settings seat 7:4 Changing front fork Unscrew the protective stopper on The spring washer then has the the front fork attachment to reach correct tension. the retaining nut. Unscrew the nut It reduces the risk of the castor and pull out the front fork. Take the starting to “wobble”.
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Page 12: Brake
8 Settings brake 8:1 Adjusting the brakes The brakes are infinitely adjustable. Tools: 5 mm Allen key. Loosen the screw (A) a couple of turns and slide the The braking effect is depend- brake until the brake block ent on the air pressure in the is about 15-20 mm from the tyres. -
Page 13: Backrest
9 Settings backrest 9:1 Backrest Height Twin The backrest is settable to a height of Tools: 3 mm Allen key, 8 mm 40, 42.5, 45 and 47,5 cm. Undo the ring spanner. screws (A). Pull the backrest uphol- stery upwards. Unscrew the nuts (B) and adjust to the desired height. -
Page 14: Legrests
Amputee legrests and amputee weight are also available. 10:1 Lockable legrests (option) Twin can be supplied with lockable Before lifting the wheelchair legrests. The legrests are detachable check that the legrests are and can be swung to the side or under locked. -
Page 15: Driving Technique/Manoeuvring
11 Driving technique, manoeuvring 11:1 Driving technique Parking: Increase the overall support base of the wheelchair by reversing for about 10 cm, thereby ensuring the castor wheels swing forwards. If the user is left alone in the wheelchair, ensure that the brakes are applied and that the anti-tip is swung down. - Page 16 11 Driving technique, manoeuvring the castor wheels have cleared Care giver, driving up backwards: the edge before setting down Reverse the chair to the edge of the kerb/threshold. the wheel chair onto all four wheels. Tilt the wheelchair up, if nec- essary with help from the tilter, Be sure to turn the anti-tips so that the castor wheels are in...
- Page 17 11 Driving technique, manoeuvring 11:4 Driving technique inclined surface Please read this important advice for Uphill driving: Lean forwards to driving up or downhill carefully to correct your centre of balance. minimise the risk of tipping. Downhill driving: Lean against (!) Avoid turning round in the the backrest to correct your centre of middle of a hill.
- Page 18 11 Driving technique, manoeuvring 11:6 Driving technique, stairs: down Descend carefully one step at Always ask for help. a time, keeping the wheelchair Never use an escalator, even if balanced on its rear wheels at all a care giver is available. times.
- Page 19 11 Driving technique, manoeuvring Operating a wheelchair is a dynamic The Twin standard model is supplied activity. Therefore, operating condi- with a 2 camber angle. This means ° tions are every bit as important to take that the wheels are a little closer to into consideration as seat position.
- Page 20 11 Driving technique, manoeuvring 11:9 Handrims Be aware that when pass- The way in which the user is able to grip the handrims is influenced by the ing through narrow spaces handrim’s material and its distance there is a risk of getting your from the wheel.
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Page 21: Assembly Instructions Accessories
12 Assembly instructions accessories 12:1 Armrests, height adjustment The detachable armrest comes in two Loosen the screw that fastens the versions, with short or long armrest lock lug. guard. The armrest attachment can Slide the guard up or down to the be fitted in 2 different heights. - Page 22 12 Assembly instructions accessories 12:3 Anti-tips, mounting /cont. The anti-tip consists of two parts: To allow you to negotiate thresholds - The anti-tip bar is mounted under and the edges of thick carpets, a the wheel mount (see illus). distance of 3-7 cm from floor level - The anti-tip bar is mounted is recommended.
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Page 23: Care And Maintenance/Fault-Finding Chart
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 Twin diagrams, should be used. Etac will not be held responsible for damage or injury caused by use of non-original parts. - Page 24 13 Care and maintenance Fault-finding chart Problem* Solution - Inflate the tyres - Adjust the angle of the front fork attachment. The wheelchair pulls to the side - Check that the front fork attachments are mounted at the same height. - Rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted - The user is distributing weight unevenly - More strength being used on one side than the other when propelling...
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Page 25: 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 Twin with another product, not manufactured by Etac: In general neither of the products will retain their CE marking. -
Page 26: Alternative Seat Heights/Angles
24" B 3-4 46 cm 14.5 cm Distance rear wheel/seat Front seat height is adjustable between 45-49 cm. Twin low Rear wheel in Seat height rear Distance Seat angle 3° rear wheel-seat position 22" C 3-4 41 cm 16.5 cm... -
Page 27: Weights And Measurements/Standard Models
72 cm *22 cm/32 17.3 kg Art. no. Seat depth Seat Seat Backrest Total width Transport Weight with Type of chair Twin low height height height width rear wheels front rear 35 cm 13160201 42 cm 47 cm 46 cm... - Page 28 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...