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  • Page 1 Sting Manual english...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Page General......................Handling/Transport..................Product description Sting................. Model Sting...................... Options/accessories..................Settings Seat..................10-13 Backrest................Footrest................15-16 Operating conditions............17-23 Assembly instructions accessories..............24-29 Care and maintenance..................30-31 Tests and guarantees..................Alternativ Seat heights/angles................Weights and measurements/standard model............ Art nr: 74059F 04-10-14...

  • Page 3: General

    Lifetime: The wheelchair meets fully the demands and specifications of prEN ISO/11199-2. Etac calculate that this test is equal to 5-6 years normal use of the wheelchair. This means that we judge the normal lifetime of a manual wheelchair to be five years of normal use by one and thesame user.

  • Page 4: Handling/Transport

    2:4 Car transport Private car/taxi: The wheelchair should be placed in the car boot. If this is not possible, ensure that the wheelchair is placed in a seat in such a way that it cannot roll or overturn. If possible, the wheelchair should be secured using a safety-belt.
  • Page 5 2 HANDLING/TRANSPORT 2:6 Seat belt If the wheelchair is used as a seat for travelling in the vehicle Etac recommends that the user wears the three-point seat belt that is fitted to the vehicle. It is important that the three-point seat belt is fitted...

  • Page 6: Product Description Sting

    3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION STING Push handles Rear footrest attachment Backrest cover Cover Backrest upholstery Brake Mudguard 22" rear wheel Cushion Stainless steel handrim Seat upholstery Rear axle Frame Quick-release hub Front fork attachment Anti-tip Short front fork Axle plate All-round 5" castor...

  • Page 7: Model Sting

    4 MODEL STING STANDARD MODEL ALTERNATIVE MODEL (OPTIONS) Seat adjustable in height and angle Seat adjustable in height and angle Front seat height installed at 45 cm Front seat height 43-52.5 cm 5" All-round castors 6.5" allround pneumatic castors Short front fork with 3 alternative height...
  • Page 8 5 OPTIONS HANDRIMS cellular rubber, aluminium, friction-coated, stainless steel or grey plastic coated. FIXING ROD adjustable in length, fastened to the rear of the footrest BOW HANDLE height adjustable, detachable ARMREST height adjustable, 26 cm long, one-piece, black...

  • Page 9: Tool Kit

    5 ACCESSORIES ARMREST height adjustable, 26 cm long, one piece, black ARMREST CUSHION padded alt. gel, dark grey plush, detachable SIDEGUARD hard, black TRAY transparent (in combination with armrest) TRUNK SUPPORT adjustable in height and depth, swing-away.* TRUNK SUPPORT adjustable in height and depth HEAD REST with angled attachment rod, adjustable in height, depth and angle.* FOOT STRAP SEAT BELT with snap lock...

  • Page 10: Settings Seat

    6 SETTINGS SEAT 6:1 FRONT SEAT HEIGHT The front seat height (adjustable between 43-52.5 cm) is dependant upon: Castor: 5", 6" or 6.5" Front fork attachment: Adjustable in angle Front fork: Short or medium with three alternative height settings for the castor. Risk for tipping: Always check the positioning of the anti-tip.
  • Page 11 This adjustment must be made when the seat height has been changed at front or rear, or the manoeuvrability of the wheelchair will be impaired. 6:5 REAR SEAT HEIGHT The rear seat height is dependant upon: Position The size of the rear wheels 20", 22"...

  • Page 12: Settings Seat

    A brake handle extension The effectiveness of the brakes depends upon the amount is available as an accessory, of air in the tyre. see para 10:11 The brakes are parking brakes only and shouldnever be applied when the wheelchair is in motion.
  • Page 13 6 SETTINGS SEAT 6:9 SEAT ANGLE Seat angle is defined by the relationship between front and rear seat Seatheight Seatheight height. front rear The seat angle is adjustable between 0-10° backward tilt (0-7cm) Always remember the risk of tipping -adjust the setting of the anti-tip, If the seat angle is changed : Adjust the angle of the front fork attachments...

  • Page 14: Backrest

    7 SETTINGS BACKREST 7:1 BACKREST The backrest is adjustable in angle and has adjustable upholstery. Risk for tipping! Always check the positioning of the anti-tip when adjusting the backrest. 7:2 Backrest height The backrest is telescopic and is adjustable between 25-35 cm. Unscrew the lower screw, (A) and loosen the upper screw one turn on both sides.

  • Page 15: Footrest

    8 SETTINGS FOOTRESTS 8:1 Adjusting the footrest in height, angle and depth Height: Unscrew the screws on the frame tube. Install the desired height by sliding the footrest attachments up or down. Tools: 5 mm Allen key Angle: The angle can be adjusted by raising/lowering the rear attachment strap.
  • Page 16 Weight distribution is the decisive factor when it comes to operat- ing conditions. It is in part dependant upon the user’s weight, size and seating position in the wheelchair, and in part upon the position of the rear wheels. The more weight that is placed above the rear wheels, the easier the wheelchair is to manoeuvre.
  • Page 17 Assistant,driving up forwards: Ensure that the anti-tips are turned upwards. Tilt the wheelchair, with help from the tipper-bar, so that the castors lift high enough to clear the obstacle. Lift by the push handles to help the rearwheels over the obstacle.
  • Page 18 Reverse carefully down the kerb and continue backwards, keeping the castors raised until they have cleared the kerb. Set down the wheelchair onto all four wheels. Be sure to turn the anti-tip back to the down position. OPERATING CONDITIONS : Angled surface Please read carefully this important advice for driving up or downhill to minimise the risk of tipping.
  • Page 19 Descend carefully one step at a time, keeping the wheelchair balanced on its back wheels. After the last step set down the wheelchair onto all four wheels. Be sure to turn the anti-tip back to the down position. If there are two assistants one can help by lifting from in front using lockable legrests, or by removing or swinging away the legrests and lifting by the frame.

  • Page 20: Operating Conditions

    9 SETTINGS: OPERATING CONDITIONS OPERATING CONDITIONS Transferring into/out of the wheelchair The method for transferring a user into/out of a wheelchair should be practised together with trained personnel. This paragraph should only be used in an advisory capacity With or without an assistant, sideways:...
  • Page 21 6:7 Also adjust the brakes, see para 6:8 Tool: 21mm socket wrench. When the rear wheels position is adjusted forwards the wheelchair becomes easier to propel and turn, but the risk of tipping backwards increases.
  • Page 22 Spacers Tools: 4 mm Allen key 9:11 Handrims Etac Sting is delivered with stainless steel handrims as standard. To improve your grip on the handrim it may be necessary to adjust the spacing between handrim and wheel. Friction-coated and cellular rubber handrims are available as options.
  • Page 23 To allow you to negotiate thresholds and the edges of thick carpets, a distance of 3-4 cm from the floor to the stabiliser wheel is recommended. For Etac Sting with 20" rear wheels fixed in the “C” position, there is available a special anti-tip stabiliser with shorter bars.
  • Page 24 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: STANDARD ACCESSORIES 10:3 Mudguards There are 3 different sizes of mudguard. Which you choose depends upon the position in which the rear wheel is mounted : A, B or C. The mudguards are adjustable so that the centre of balance of the rear wheels may be adjusted in positions 1, 2, 3, or 4.

  • Page 25: Assembly Instructions Accessories

    The belt is to be used only for positioning in the wheelchair. It must never be used as a substitute for a car safety belt. 10:6 Armrest, detachable, height adjustable.
  • Page 26 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: ACCESSORIES 10:8 Mounting the tray The tray is made of Plexiglas and is shaped to fit around the body. It comes in three sizes and is mounted onto the armrests. Wrap the velour strap around the armrest (1) starting at the outside and continuing ..
  • Page 27 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: ACCESSORIES 10:12 Spoke guard The spoke guard prevents fingers from becoming caught in the spokes and also gives some protection against splashing. Assembly instructions are provided. 10:13 Quad wheel release adapter Allows quick release of the rear wheels for individuals with reduced strength in their hands or fingers.
  • Page 28 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: ACCESSORIES * Only for the Swedish Market 10:14 Head-reast mount* The head-rest is adjustable in height, depth and angle. Remove the backrest tubes by loosening the screws. Affix the headrest and replace the backrest tubes. Slide the headrest support into place and fasten at the required height using the screws.

  • Page 29: Care And Maintenance

    WASHING THE FRAME Both for your own comfort and the longevity of the chair, it is important to keep the wheelchair clean. Sting is easy to wash and keep clean. Wash the chair with car shampoo or washing-up liquid. If the chair is particularly dirty, a grease remover can be used.
  • Page 30 - Check that all screws, nuts and bolts are properly fastened * The user may experience several of these problems if the wheelchair is incorrectly adjusted or is being incorrectly used (!) If necessary, lubricate moving parts/joints with cycle oil or similar.

  • Page 31: Tests And Guarantees

    Etac’s guarantee no longer applies. If in the least doubt about the validity of adjustments, please contact Etac for advice. Assemblage of Sting with another product, not manufactured by Etac: Generally ensures the loss of CE certificate by both products.

  • Page 32: Alternativ Seat Heights/Angles

    13 ALTERNATIVE SEATHEIGHTS/ANGLES 20" Rear wheel Seat Seat Seat Distance 5" Castors 6.5" Castors height height seat-rear angle front cm wheelcm rear cm Rear wheel Front fork Rear wheel Front fork position position position position C-B-A 1-2-3 C-B-A 1-2-3 0° 3°...
  • Page 33 13 ALTERNATIVE SEATHEIGHTS/ANGLES 22" Rear wheel Seat Seat Seat Distance 5" Castor 6.5" Castor height height rear angle rear cm front cm wheel Rearwheel Fork Rearwheel Fork seat cm position position position position C-B-A 1-2-3 C-B-A 1-2-3 17.5 0° 17.5 3°...
  • Page 34 13 ALTERNATIVE SEATHEIGHTS/ANGLES 24" Rear wheel Seat Seat Distance Seat 6.5" Framhjul 5" Castor height height angle rear rear cm front wheel Rearwheel Fork Rearwheel Fork seat cm position position position position C-B-A 1-2-3 C-B-A 1-2-3 0° C 1-4 Short-1 3°...
  • Page 35 14 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS, STANDARD MODEL STING Chairtype Art. nr Seat depth front Seat height front Seat height back Backrest height Total width Weight without backrests without cushions without cushion rear wheels 27.5 cm 13110201- 25-35 cm 43-52.5 cm 37-48 cm...

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