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User manual Next and Next Comfort, English 74731D 2015-03-16 Etac Supply Center Box 203 SE-334 24 Anderstorp Tel +46 371 58 73 00 Fax +46 371 58 73 90 www.etac.com...
Next, Next Comfort Contents Page Handling Sitting comfort Transfer Handling technique 9-10 Car transport Troubleshooting table Explanation of symbols Do not lift the chair using the armrests. Risk of tipping: Always have the anti-tip stabilisers lowered when manoeuvring. Always ensure the tyre pressure is correct.
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Anti-tip stabilisers The anti-tip stabilisers can be folded up.
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• Remove the back pad before adjusting the backrest height (Next Comfort). • If backrest angle or backrest height is changed, backrest upholstery/ back pad may need to be adjusted.
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Other settings Next/Next Comfort Armrest • Undo the screw and nut. • Move the side plate up or down to the required height. • Secure the side plate again. • The high position of the armrests supports and relieves pressure on the back better than a lower position.
Transferring to/from a wheelchair From the front Sideways • Back the wheelchair up 5-10 cm • Back the wheelchair up 5-10 cm so before stopping so that the castors that the castors face forwards*. face forwards*. • Position the wheelchair close to the •...
Stairs Kerbs • Always ask for help. • Raise the anti-tip stabilisers. • We always recommend using two ca- • If you are unsure, ask for help. rers for this transfer. One who walks • Up/Low kerb: Back up, take a strong behind and holds on to the push grip and lean your upper body over handle and one who walks in front...
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- Always use as direct a route up or down as possible. - If you are unsure, ask for help. Next Comfort hub brake If you need to stop on a slope and lock the brakes, it can feel as if the brake levers have jammed when you try to unlock them again.
Vehicle transport In conjunction with points 2 and 3: Etac recommends in the following order: 1) The user transfers to one of the seats in - a positioning belt must be used - a correctly adjusted headrest must be the vehicle and uses the vehicle’s 3-point used belt while travelling.
- The user's weight is not evenly distributed in the wheelchair diagonally - The driving force is stronger on one side. - Release the tilt handle so that the bars are parallel (Next Comfort) - Pump up the tyres - The rear wheel mountings are incorrectly fitted...