Etac / Prio / www.etac.com Content Thank you for choosing a wheelchair from Etac. The manual must be 1. General read thoroughly to avoid damage when handling and using Product description .................. 3 the product. Intended use .................... 3 In this manual, the User is the person sitting in the chair.
1. General Product description: Service life: Etac Prio (hereafter called Prio) is a manual wheelchair with a seat The expected duration and service life of the main product is at least and back support with ergonomic features. The seat and back...
If this means of travel is used, the user/carer must be aware while ved and secured. travelling, prepared for sudden movements and have the capacity • A correctly configured Etac head support must be used (see to maintain a safe sitting position throughout the entire journey. The Section ”Seat comfort settings”).
Do not use chemicals on electrical compo- with equal quality should be used. and dirt as necessary. nents. Etac will not be held responsible for damage Ball bearings: Require no maintenance. The battery charger must not be connected. or injury caused by use of non-original parts.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 4. Technical data Effective Transport Transport Max. Type of chair Art no Total width Seat height Seat depth* Weight** seat width width weight*** user weight 40 cm 13420305 59 cm 38-52.5 cm 39-51 cm 40 cm 56 cm 33.5...
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 2. Description Head support Front fork Tool - Allen key 3 mm Controls - back angle Castor wheel Tool - Allen key 5 mm Push handles Back cushion Snap lock - head support Locking knob, push handle...
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 6. The chairs options In the "Chair options" section you can see all configurations available for the wheelchair. For more information about chair options, see www.etac. Settable= Adjusted using tools. Adjustable= Adjusted without tools. 38-52,5 cm with 20”, 22” or 24” rear wheel Seat height 40-45 cm with 16”...
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 6. The chairs options 0° seat tilt Four optional modes. Provides the carer with clear instructions as 4° seat tilt Comfort lock to the mode that has been prescribed as the most frequent rest 8° seat tilt mode.
7. Accessories Assembly instructions are provided with all accessories when they are supplied by Etac. You can find the instructions as well as more information about the accessories on our website www.etac.com. Settable= Adjusted using tools. Adjustable= Adjusted without tools.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 8. Installation upon delivery Back support Ensure that the locking pin is secured. The wheelchair is supplied with the back support folded and with push handles/bow handle and head supports unassembled. 1-3. Install fixed gas piston/actuator in the back support frame.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 8. Installation upon delivery Push handle/Bow handle Make sure knobs are securely tightened. This is especially Install the push handles/bow handle by loosening the handle and important when lifting the wheelchair with the user in.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 9. Charging Charging the battery (Electrical recline function) When the battery level is low (0-35%) the hand control emits an audible signal when it is used. When the chair is delivered the battery is base charged. The battery must be charged fully before the product is used for the first time, but not later than 12 months after delivery.
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 10. How to use Back angling The back angle is changed by pressing down the back angle controls on the left side (not for fixed back angle). Bear in mind the risk of tipping. Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 10. How to use Charging When the battery level is low (0-35%) the hand control emits an audible signal when it is used and the yellow light (A) is lit. See section 'Charging'. Never charge the battery while the user is sitting in the chair.
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 10. How to use Rear wheel with quick release hub Push the button on the quick-release hub and mount the wheel. The distance between the hub sleeve and the locking balls can be adjusted by adjusting the nut on the outside of the hub. The distance between the hub sleeve and the locking balls should be 0.2 to 1.2 mm.
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 10. How to use The push handle/bow handle, height-adjustable Loosen the knob for the push handle lock (A). Install desired height. Ensure that the push handle is in a "snap lock" position, tighten the knob.
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 10. How to use Attendant brake (motion brake) Attendant brake (parking brake) • Brake while in motion by pushing the brake handle upwards. • Activate the parking brake by pressing the brake handle upwards and pressing button A.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 11. Seating comfort settings Seating comfort Good seating comfort depends on the needs and possibilities available to each individual. The following general guidelines here show what to consider when settings are made. Back support upholstery The back support upholstery is adjusted with the user sitting in the wheelchair.
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 11. Seating comfort settings Head support The head support is height, depth, side and angle-adjustable. Bear in mind the risk of tipping. Always check the positioning of the anti-tips. Never lift the chair by the head support.
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 11. Seating comfort settings Footplates Adjust the height to support the feet and so that the thighs rest against the seat cushion. For outdoor use the footplates should be raised 4 – 6 cm above the ground.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 12. Driving technique, use Parking Turn the castor wheels forward, apply the brakes. Do not park the wheelchair on a hill when it has a user in it. Transferring to/from the wheelchair Never stand on the footplates...
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 12. Driving technique, use Carers, up forwards – Ensure that the anti-tips are disabled. Enable the anti-tips afterwards. Carers, up backwards – Ensure that the anti-tips are disabled. Enable the anti-tips afterwards. Carers, down forwards –...
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 12. Driving technique, use Stairs, up We recommend there always being two carers for this transfer. One walking behind and holding the push handle and one – Ensure that the anti-tips are disabled and that height- walking in front, holding the frame.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Seat height Seat height adjustable using: - The rear wheel position in the frame and the castor position in the fork. - Change of rear wheel size The chassis undercarriage must always be horizontal. When changing the seat height, the front seat height must also be adjusted.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Changing the rear wheel position 4. Adjust the user brake, see section ”Brake, adjustment”. 1. Loosen the nut. Bear in mind the risk of tipping. 2. Open the kit with the washers and install at the required position Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Height adjustment front Bear in mind the risk of tipping. The chassis undercarriage must always be horizontal. When adjusting Always check the positioning of the anti-tips. the seat height, it is therefore also necessary to adjust the castor wheel position in the fork or change the castor/fork (see Section ”Seat...
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Back height adjustment 3. Tighten the screws securely. The height of the back can be adjusted: 1. Loosen the screws on the side of the back support. 12 Nm 5 mm 2.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Seat depth, front Bear in mind the risk of tipping. 1. Loosen the screws on both sides of the seat. Always check the positioning of the anti-tips. 2. Adjust the seat depth by pulling the seat out or by pushing it in.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Seat depth rear Bear in mind the risk of tipping. The seat depth can be adjusted in three fixed positions by epositioning Always check the positioning of the anti-tips. the back chassis and the rear seat plate.
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments 5. Remove the rear wheels (not 16”). Remove one arm support and Bear in mind the risk of tipping. lock the back support angle using a screw driver, an Allen key or Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
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Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments 8. Secure the gas spring in accordance with the illustrations in section 11. Fit rear wheels, arm support and seat cushion. ”Screw positions for rear seat depth”. Do not forget the washer 12.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Screw positions for rear seat depth Short seat depth 39-46 cm Screw positions seat board Screw positions for side frame/gas piston attachment. NB For a chair equipped with electrical recline function, the above hole pattern applies –...
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Adjustment of comfort lock Bear in mind the risk of tipping. 1. Undo screw and nut. Always check the positioning of the anti-tips. 2. Adjust the seat angle for the comfort lock by moving and securing the ball bearing bushing.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 15. Settings, readjustments The arm support attachment can be mounted in two different heights. 5 mm The arm support is settable in height and depth. Do not lift the chair by the arm supports - Loosen the screw on the outside of the arm support to set the height - Loosen the screws under the arm support plate to adjust the depth.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 15. Settings, readjustments Rear wheel with quick-release During installation, check that the rear wheel is securely The distance between the hub sleeve and the locking balls can be mounted. The button in the hub should pop out to the original adjusted by adjusting the nut on the outside of the hub.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 15. Settings, readjustments Brake, mounting and adjusting brake adapter Brake adapter is required for the user brake to work with 16", 20" and 22" rear wheels (certain positions, see section "Adjustment of the cen- tre of balance").
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 15. Settings, readjustments Adjustment of the centre of balance The centre of balance is adjusted by changing the position of the rear Bear in mind the risk of tipping. wheels. Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 15. Settings, readjustments Elevating leg support with calf support Never stand on the footplates as there is a risk of The calf support is height and depth-settable. tipping! 1. Loosen the screw, adjust the height of the calf support and tighten.
Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 16. Accessories - adjustments, handling Assembly instructions are always provided with accessories when they are supplied by Etac. Instructions are also available on our website www.etac.com Positioning belt The positioning belt is in two parts, length-adjustable and equipped Ensure that the user does not slide forwards in the seat as this with a snap lock.