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Prio
Prio
75437 - 2024-11-15 - Version 6
Applies to Etac Prio 3A with serial no beginning with 38D or
serial no from S/N 1003310170001
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www.etac.com

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  • Page 1 User manual User manual Prio Prio 75437 - 2024-11-15 - Version 6 Applies to Etac Prio 3A with serial no beginning with 38D or serial no from S/N 1003310170001 www.etac.com...
  • Page 2 Etac / Prio 3A / www.etac.com Content 1. General 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Device description ..................3 Seat height, seat height table ...............27 Intended use .................... 3 Changing rear wheel position ..............28 Intended user ................... 3 Height adjustment front ................29 Tests, service life and guarantees ............
  • Page 3 Device description Ensure that the user has the arms on the arm supports and Prio (hereafter also referred to as "the device" or "the product") is a manual feet on the foot supports. Risk of squeezing due to moving wheelchair with rigid frame and tilt- and recline functions. Prio is adaptive parts.
  • Page 4 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 2. Safety Symbols These symbols appear in the manual. Warning, precaution or Useful advice and tips. Material for recycling limitation Click on the icon or scan the Showing 1 of two options Showing 2 of two options...
  • Page 5 • If possible, the wheelchair should be placed in the boot. • If the wheelchair is placed in the back seat, make sure it can Etac’s wheelchairs are tested in accordance with ISO 7176-19 (see not overturn or roll. If possible secure the wheelchair with the ”Tests and guarantees”...
  • Page 6 Etac will not be held responsible for damage See separate service manual at Brakes or injury caused by use of non-original parts.
  • Page 7 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 33.0...
  • Page 8 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 4. Technical data Fe/CF/ALU PP/TPR ALU/PA/PE/PU...
  • Page 9 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 5. 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 Push handle locking...
  • Page 10 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.com 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”...
  • Page 11 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 6. The chairs options Back support 3-part back support cushion suitable for kyphotic users. Vertical and horizontal shape is created based on the user's back curvature. Plush cushion 3D Back support Back support cushion with plush or hygiene cover...
  • Page 12 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.
  • Page 13 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 7. Accessories Lateral support Adjustable in height, depth and width and detachable. Lateral support swing-away Swing-away and detachable. Adjustable in height, depth and width Cover for lateral support Plush, for lateral support pad Adapterkit For lateral support cushion R82. For attachment to lateral support Combined with wedge or side support cushion.
  • Page 14 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 8. Installation upon delivery Back support When attaching the QR-axle make sure that the quick-release The wheelchair is supplied with the back support folded and with push button fully returns. Test by pulling the axle. Risk of injury.
  • Page 15 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 8. Installation upon delivery Push handle/Bow handle Make sure knobs are securely tightened and that the push handle locking pins are secured in the push handle attachment. Install the push handles/bow handle by loosening the handle and This is especially important when lifting the wheelchair with the pushing in the locking pins on the push handle.
  • Page 16 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 device is used for the first time, Do not use the wheelchair while charging the battery.
  • Page 17 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). Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury.
  • Page 18 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'. Do not use the wheelchair while charging the battery.
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 11. Seating comfort settings Head support The head support is height, depth, side and angle-adjustable. Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping. Do not lift the wheelchair by the Head Support Attachment. Risk of injury.
  • Page 23 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 11. Seating comfort settings Changing the depth of the foot supports Adjust the depth of the foot supports by switching the right and left foot support. Do not forget to adjust the angle. Calf/heel strap •...
  • Page 24 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 12. Driving technique, use Parking Turn the castor wheels forward, apply the brakes. Transferring to/from the wheelchair Do not stand on the foot plates. Risk of injury. Sideways From the front Remove the arm support on the side on which transfer will take place.
  • Page 25 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 12. Driving technique, use Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. Activate the Carers, up forwards anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping. – Ensure that the anti-tips are disabled. Carers, up backwards –...
  • Page 26 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.
  • Page 27 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 13. Removal of upholstery Back cushion • The back cushion is removed and attached using the zipper.
  • Page 28 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.
  • Page 29 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Front forks and castor Rear wheel positions positions Adapter Seat height table 45 mm hub width 6” 8” 6” 8” 16” 20” 22” 24” 40,5 42,5 45,5 47,5 M1-M4 M1-M4 50,5...
  • Page 30 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. Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. 2. Open the kit with the washers and install at the required position Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping.
  • Page 31 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Height adjustment front Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. The chassis undercarriage must always be horizontal. When adjusting Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping.
  • Page 32 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Seat height adjustment with attendant brake Pos A2, A3, Pos A2, A3, Pos a2, A1, B1, C1 Pos a2, A1, B1, C1 B2, B3, C2, C3 B2, B3, C2, C3 Pos D1...
  • Page 33 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Adjust the backrest height and lumbar angle 4. Tighten the locking screws. The back support height is settable (see "The chairs options"). 1. Loosen the locking screws (A) a maximum of 1 turn.
  • Page 34 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Seat depth, front Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. 1. Loosen the screws on both sides of the seat. Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping.
  • Page 35 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Seat depth rear manual recline function Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. The seat depth can be adjusted in three fixed positions by epositioning Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping.
  • Page 36 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments 4. Remove the rear wheels (not 16”). Remove the arm support and fold the back support forward by loosening the gas piston. 5. Loosen the screws on the side plates by approx. 1-2 turns. Loosen and remove the screws which hold the side plates in place.
  • Page 37 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments 6. Secure the gas spring in accordance with the illustrations in section Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. ”Gas piston attachment”. NB! If fitted into the wrong hole, the back Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping.
  • Page 38 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Gas piston attachment Short seat depth 39-46 cm Screw positions seat plates Medium seat depth 41.5-48.5 cm Screw positions seat plates Long seat depth 44-51 cm Screw positions seat plates...
  • Page 39 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Seat depth rear, electrical recline function Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. The seat depth can be adjusted in three fixed positions by epositioning Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping.
  • Page 40 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments 5. Remove the rear wheels (not 16”). Remove one arm support and Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. lock the back support angle using a screw driver, an Allen key or Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping.
  • Page 41 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments 8. Secure the gas spring in accordance with the illustrations in section 12. Engage the anti-tips and check the seat and back angling function. ”Screw positions for rear seat depth, electrical recline function”. Do not forget the washer in between.
  • Page 42 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Screw positions for rear seat depth, electrical recline function Short seat depth 39-46 cm Screw positions seat plates Screw positions for frame side/gas piston attachment. Electrical recline function Medium seat depth 41.5-48.5 cm Screw positions seat plates Screw positions for frame side/gas piston attachment.
  • Page 43 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 14. Advanced settings, adjustments Adjustment of comfort lock Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. 1. Undo screw and nut. Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping. 2. Adjust the seat angle for the comfort lock by moving and securing the ball bearing bushing.
  • Page 44 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 15. Settings, readjustments The arm support attachment can be mounted in two different heights. In position 1, the arm suport height is settable 23.5-32.5 cm (standard) and in position 2, 26-35 cm at 1 cm intervals.
  • Page 45 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 15. Settings, readjustments Rear wheel with quick-release When attaching the rear wheels, make sure that the quick-relea- The distance between the hub sleeve and the locking balls can be se button fully returns. Test by pulling the wheel. Risk of injury.
  • Page 46 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").
  • Page 47 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 Tipping risk. Inactivated anti-tips will increase the risk of injury. wheels. Activate the anti-tips to avoid the risk of tipping.
  • Page 48 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 15. Settings, readjustments Elevating leg support with calf support Do not stand on the foot plates. Risk of injury. The calf support is height and depth-settable. 1. Loosen the screw, adjust the height of the calf support and tighten.
  • Page 49 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 with a snap lock.
  • Page 50 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 16. Accessories - adjustments, handling Attachment for chest harness Chest harness shall only be used in combination with a positio- ning belt. VIDEO Attachment points for the chest harness Chest harness shall only be used in combination with a positio-...
  • Page 51 Etac / Prio / www.etac.com 16. Accessories - adjustments, handling Back support widening Back support widening is mounted in the slots of the back support frame and widens the back support 40 mm per side. The back support widening is settable in height.
  • Page 52 Unit 60, Hartlebury Trading Estate, Kasernenstrasse 3A Hartlebury, Kidderminster, 8184 Bachenbülach, CH Worcestershire, DY10 4JB +41 44 872 97 79 +44 121 561 2222 Etac Supply Center AB +46 371 58 73 00 Långgatan 12 info@etac.com SE-334 33 Anderstorp www.etac.com 320451...