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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Title Page General......................Handling/Transport..................Product description Elite................Model Elite....................Options and 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..................Alternative seat height/angles................. Weights and measurements/ Standard model..........
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 Elite
3 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ELITE Push handles Front fork attachment Backrest cover Protective stopper Backrest upholstery Brake Seat upholstery Quick release hub Frame Rear wheel mount Footrest Handrim Calf strap Backrest angle plate Castor Rear wheel Front fork...
Page 7: Backrest
4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ELITE ALTERNATIVE MODEL STANDARD MODEL (OPTIONS) Seat adjustable in height and angle Seat adjustable in height and angle Front seat height installed at 44-54 cm Front seat height installed at 48 cm 6,5" allround castors, 6" pneumatic 5"...
Page 8 5 OPTIONS BRAKELEVER EXTENSION for standard brakes HANDRIMS cellular rubber, aluminium, friction coated, stainless or grey plastic coated RAISED FOOTREST can be mounted 10 cm higher than standard footrest FLIP-UP FOOTREST adjustable in height and angle FOOTREST PLATFORM adjustable in height, angle and depth. Available for 35 and 37,5 cm seat widths...
Page 9 5 ACCESSORIES ARMREST height adjustable 26 cm long, molded, black ARMREST COVER padded alt. gel, dark grey plush, removable ARMREST swing-away SIDE GUARD, hard, black SIDE GUARD, hard, plexi MUDGUARD folds with the backrest MUDGUARD fabric, black PUSH HANDLE KIT PUSH HANDLE height adjustable SEAT CUSHION dark grey plush and black velour, 56 cm long, cut to required seat depth, washable...
Page 10: Tool Kit
5 ACCESSORIES SEAT BELT with snap lock ANTI-TIP adjustable in height and length, detachable SPOKE GUARD with grey or yellow logo QUAD WHEEL RELEASE ADAPTER for persons with reduced hand capabilities TOOL KIT CASTOR PIN LOCK Justerbar= Ställs in med hjälp av verktyg. Reglerbar= Ställs in utan verktyg.
Page 11: Settings Seat
6 SETTINGS: SEAT 6:1 FRONT SEAT HEIGHT The front seat height (adjustable between 44-54cm) is dependant upon: Castor 5", 6" or 6.5" Front fork attachment Adjustable in angle Front fork Short, medium or long with three alternative heights for the castor. Risk for tipping: always check the positioning of the anti-tip.
Page 12 6 SETTINGS: SEAT 6:4 Setting the angle of the front fork attachment Setting the correct angle is important to the manoeuvrability of the wheelchair. Unscrew the lower attachment screw (A) 1/2-1 turn, and the upper screw (B) 1/2 a turn.
Page 13 Tools: 5 mm Allen key are available as accessories, see para 10:11 The effectiveness of the brakes depends upon the air pressure in the tyres. The brakes are parking brakes only and should not be applied when the wheelchair is in motion.
Page 14: Settings Seat
6 SETTINGS: SEAT 6:9 SEAT ANGLE Seatheight Seatheight The seat angle is dependant upon the difference between the front rear front and rear seat heights. The seat angle is adjustable between 0-10° backwards angle. (0-7cm) Remember the risk of tipping. Always check the position of the anti-tip.
Page 15 7 SETTINGS: BACKREST 7:1 BACKREST The backrest is adjustable in angle and has adjustable upholstery. Risk for tipping: Always check the position of the anti-tip after adjusting the backrest. 7:2 Backrest height The backrest height is adjustable by cutting the backrest posts. When 10 mm using the push handles the backrest posts should be cut 10mm above the upper attachment holes.Alternative heights: 40, 38, 36, 34, 32,30cm.
Page 16: Footrest
8 SETTINGS: FOOTREST 8:1 The height of the footrest Elite is delivered with a footrest that is adjustable in height. Loosen the screw (A) on the rear of the footrest Height: attachment, both on the left and right side. Install the desired height. Tighten properly.
Page 17: Footrest
8 SETTINGS: FOOTREST 8:3 Footrest platform Elite can be delivered with a footrest platform that can be swung away under the seat. The platform is adjustable in height, depth and angle. A support brace is available, which can be affixed to the front frame tube to give even greater stability.
Page 18: Operating Conditions
The more weight that is placed above the rear wheels, the easier the wheelchair is to manoeuvre. If more weight is placed over the castors, the chair becomes heavier to drive.
Page 19 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 height enough to clear the obstacle. Lift by the push handles to help the rear wheels over the obstacle.
Page 20 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 9:4 OPERATING CONDITIONS: Angled surface.
Page 21 Never use an escalator, even if you have an assistant. With assistant, forwards: Turn the anti-tip upwards. Drive forwards to the first step and tilt the wheelchair onto its back wheels. Drive carefully down, one step at a time, keeping the chair balanced on its back wheels.
Page 22 Before transference: Reverse the wheelchair 5-10cm so that the castors are turned fully forwards. The wheelchair should be placed as close to the object of transference as possible. Apply the brakes, remove the armrest/sideguard on the side you intend to move across.
Page 23 9 SETTINGS: OPERATING CONDITIONS 9:8 Adjusting the centre of balance The centre of balance can be adjusted by changing the position of the rear wheels. Remove the axle shaft and its washers and move the back axle forwards or backwards, see para 6:8 The brakes must be adjusted, see para 12:10 Tools: 21 mm socket wrench When the position of the rear wheels is moved forwards the wheel-...
Page 24: Operating Conditions
9 SETTINGS: OPERATING CONDITIONS 9:10 HANDRIMS Elite is delivered as standard with titanium handrims. The way in which the user is able to grip the handrims is influenced both by the type of handrim chosen, and its distance from the wheel. Alumi- nium, stainless, friction-coated, cellular rubber and plastic coated handrims are available as options.
Page 25: Assembly Instructions Accessories
For fitting the armrest attachment there are separate instructions. Never lift the wheelchair by the armrests. 10:3 Padded cover, armrest The padded alt.gel cover can be fitted to the detachable armrest as an accessory, or can be ordered as an original option.
Page 26 10:5 Sideguard, hard, transparent The sideguard is made of polycarbonate and mounted on the wheelchair by means of a clamp that can be fixed to the backrest posts. The sideguard is designed so that it is easily removable from the wheelchair.
Page 27 To allow you to negotiate thresholds and the edges of thick carpets, a distance of 3-5 cm from floor level is recommended. For Elite with 20" wheels mounted in position C, there is available a special anti-tip with a shorter anti-tip bar.
Page 28 The seat belt is to be used only for positioning in the wheelchair. It must never be used as a substitute for a car safety belt. 10:10 Heel loop for flip-up footrests The heel loop is mounted on a flip-up footrest.
Page 29 Tighten the knobs. Tools: 4 mm, 5 mm, 6 mm Allen keys and 10 mm spanner. Unsure that the knobs are securely tightened. This is especially important if you intend to lift the wheelchair whilst the user is sitting in it.
Page 30 10 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS: ACCESSORIES 10:14 Spoke guards The spoke guards prevent your fingers from becoming entangled in the spokes and also give some protection against splashing. Assembly instructions are provided. 10:15 Quad quick release adapter The adapter makes it possible for users with reduced hand/finger strength to use the quick release system.
Page 31: 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. Elite is easy to wash . Clean the chair with car shampoo or washing-up liquid. If the chair is particu- larly dirty, a grease remover can be used.
Page 32 - 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 33: 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 Elite with another product, not manufactured by Etac: Generally ensures the loss of CE certificate by both products.
Page 34: Alternative Seat Height/Angles
13 ALTERNATIVE SEAT HEIGHTS/ANGLES REAR SEAT HEIGHT TABLE (Given measurements can vary +/- 1cm depending upon tyre type and seat angle) Rear wheel Rear seat height Distance rear Seat angle 3° wheel and seat 24" A 1-3 48,5 cm 11 cm B 1-4 45 cm 15 cm...
Page 35 14 WEIGHTS AND DIMENSIONS: STANDARD MODELS Chair type Art no Seat depth Seat height Seat height Backrest Total Transport Weight from front rear height width widths without backrest without without without rear rearwheels tubes cushion cushion wheels 35 cm short 13100101- 33-39 cm 33-39 cm...