Etac Cross 5 Active User manual

Etac Cross 5
Etac Cross 5 XL
Etac Cross 5 Active
Etac Cross 5
Manual english
75190T 18-01-09

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1. General – introduction
Intended use.......................................................................3
2. Description
...........................................................................................4
3. The chairs possibilities
....................................................................................... 5-8
4. Accessories
..................................................................................... 8-11
5. Settings
Front seat height...............................................................12
Adjusting the front seat height by using the front fork
attachment.......................................................................12
Adjusting the front seat height by changing the position of
the castor wheel ...............................................................12
Adjusting the front seat height by changing the castor
wheel/front fork................................................................13
Front seat height table......................................................13
Mounting the front fork ...................................................14
Setting the angle of the front fork attachment..................14
Rear seat height................................................................15
Adjusting rear seat height by changing rear wheel position
or rear wheel size........................................................ 15-16
Rear seat height table .......................................................17
Drum brake ......................................................................18
User manual
................................................................................... 19-30
Symbols and warnings ......................................................20
Transportation in vehicles..................................................21
Handling..................................................................... 22-23
Settings seat comfort.................................................. 24-25
Driving technique, maneuvering.................................. 26-29
Maintenance & Fault-finding chart....................................30
5. Settings (cont.)
Seat angle.........................................................................31
Seat depth........................................................................31
Seat comfort.....................................................................31
6. Settings back support 3A
Adjusting back support angle ...........................................32
Adjusting back support height and lumbar angle .............33
Adjusting seat depth using lumbar angle ..........................34
Fitting seat extender .........................................................34
7. Settings back support mod. 2....................................35
8. Readjustments
Brake, adjustment.............................................................36
Adjusting the brake block ................................................37
Continuously angle-adjustable leg support (option)...........37
Amputee leg support (option)...........................................37
Anti-tips............................................................................38
Changing the camber angle..............................................39
Adjusting the centre of balance ........................................39
Handrims..........................................................................40
Adjusting the distance of the handrim ..............................40
9. Accessories - adjusting, handling
Seat cushion and comfort wedge......................................41
Arm support, detachable, height adjustable......................41
Arm support, flip-up, height adjustable.............................42
Positioning belt.................................................................42
Head support....................................................................43
10. Technical data
Etac Cross 5, Etac Cross 5 XL ............................................44
11. Service and maintenance
Upholstery ........................................................................45
Rear wheel/castor wheel, front fork attachment ...............45
Brakes ..............................................................................45
Washing the frame ...........................................................45
Miscellaneous ...................................................................45
12. Tests and Guarantees ...............................................46
Contents

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1. General
Thank you for choosing a wheelchair from Etac. The manual
must be read thoroughly to avoid damage when handling and
using the chair. In this manual the User is the person sitting in
the chair. The Care giver is the person helping the user.
This symbol appears in the manual together with text. It
highlights actions where the wheelchair’s, the user’s or
the care giver’s safety can be put at risk.
This symbol appears in the manual together with text.
Here you will find advice and tips worth considering.
Intended use:
Etac Cross 5 and Etac Cross 5 XL are manual, cross-folded,
allround wheelchairs with multiple functions and they are
intended for use both outdoors and indoors. Etac Cross 5 Active
is a configuration of Etac Cross 5 (hereafter called Cross 5).
Their seats are adjustable in height, angle and depth. The back
supports are adjustable in height, angle and contour. The foot
supports are adjustable in height, angle and depth.
Etac Cross 5 and Etac Cross 5 XL can be supplemented and
adjusted if need change. A large range of options and accesso-
ries are available: Various types of back support and leg support,
fixing points for transport in mobility service buses, antitips,
various types of handrims and brakes etc.
Etac Cross 5 and Etac Cross 5 XL have the best prerequisites
to create comfort, functionality and good manoeuvrability.
Etac regularly improves its products. We therefore reserve the
right to modify the products without prior notice. The dimensi-
ons given on drawings or other material are solely for guidance.
We recommend that the wheelchair is adapted individually to
the user before it is put into use.
We are not responsible for printing errors or incomplete
information.
In the centre spread of this manual you will
find a removable section that contains user
information.
Tools
Allen key
3, 4, 5, 6 mm
Socket spanner
8, 10, 13, 24 mm
Socket wrench
19 mm
Screw driver
PH1
Explanation for list of points
Applies to model
Standard for this model

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2. Description
1. Push handles
2. Locking knob, push handles
3. Back rail
4. Handrim
5. User brake
6. Quick release hub
7. Side frame
8. Front fork attachment
9. Front fork
10. Castor wheel
11. Back support cover
12. Back support upholstery
13. Rear wheel
14. Cross frame
15. Seat upholstery
16. Leg support
17. Serial number
18. Locking knob, foot support
19. Foot support
20. Brake handle, drum brake
21. Cross brace
22. Brake wire, drum brake

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In the section ”The chair’s possibilities” you can see all the adaptions possible on the wheelchair. Variations
may occur in different markets, e.g. as regards back support models. For more information, see www.etac.com
or contact our customer service.
More so called ”odd combinations” are available, for example rear wheels and castor wheels. Please, contact
our customer service for more information.
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Seat height
Seat height rear
Seat height front
Front 34-56.5 cm
Rear 34-53 cm
Seat angle Max forward angle: 2 cm lower front than back (3°)
Max backward angle: 6 cm higher front than back (9°)
Castor wheel
4” massive (max user weight 100 kg)
5” massive (with Cross 5 XL max user weight 135 kg)
6” semipneumatic
6,5” massive
7” massive soft
8” semipneumatic
Front fork
Extra short (two alternative wheel height positions)
Short (three alternative wheel height positions)
Medium (three alternative wheel height positions)
Long
Rear wheel
20”
22”
24”
24” Carbon (not in combination with drum brakes)
26”
Handrims
Aluminium
Stainless steel
Plastic coated
Cellular rubber (not in combination with drum brakes)
Titanium (not in combination with drum brakes)
Camber angle 2°
0°
Seat
8: 6 Sittsdjup
Black fabric
hard seat
ECS: A fixed seat/back support system with anatomically
shaped cushions, detachable
Back support
3A
/
Back support
3A high
3A 3A high
Height 32-45 cm 38-51 cm
Back support angle -5° - +20° -5° - +20°
Lumbar angle
Triangular -8° - +18°
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Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Seat depth
Seat depth
Short frame 36-42 cm (triangular 36-49 cm)
Long frame 42-48 cm (triangular 42-55 cm)
Back support
mod. 2
Height 30-45 cm
Angle -5° - +15°
Standard
Widened
Seat depth back
support mod. 2
Short frame 36-42 cm. Long frame 42-48 cm.
Functional: Short frame 42-48 cm. Long frame 48-54
cm.
Back support
upholstery
Adjustable upholstery
ECS
Back support
cover
Standard
Comfort
Tidy, water-repellent, wipeable
Push handles/
Bow handle
Height adjustable at
intervals of 2 cm.
Detachable.
Push handles
Bow handle
Fixed
push handles
Right/left fits back support 3A
Fixed back sup-
port with fixed
push handles,
2B
Height, low back 35-40
Height, high back 42,5-47.5
Angle -5° - +15°
Leg supports,
detachable
swing-away
Normal knee angle
Narrow angle (only together with 5” castor)
Narrow angle, short
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Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Leg supports
lockable,
Normal knee angle
Narrow angle
Narrow angle, short
Leg supports
Angle
adjustable
Elevating with foldable calf support from 40 cm
seat width
Elevating with attachment and padded foldable
calf support.
Elevating with flip-up attachment and calf sup-
port.
Leg supports
other
Plaster leg support
Amputee leg support
Amputee weight
Arm support
Short 25 cm
Long 35 cm
Foot support
Std Max length: 51 cm.
Min length: 33 cm.
Extended attachment tubes +10 cm
Shorter attachment tubes -8 cm
One-piece foot support
One-piece foot support complete for 35-37,5
seat width, adjustable in angle, settable height
and depth
Front fork
attachment
+ 6 cm
Low widened
Standard
widened 6 cm
Brakes
Angled handle
Extended handle
Single hand brake (standard or angled handle)
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Assembly instructions are always provided with accessories when they are supplied by Etac.
Instructions are also available on our website, www.etac.com
Settable = Adjusted using tools. Adjustable = Adjusted without tools.
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Arm support height-adjustable 25 cm long, solid top, black
Arm support height-adjustable 38 cm long, solid top, black
Arm support cover detachable, 25 or 38 cm long padded or gel, dark grey
plush or black Dartex
Arm support cushion Hemi swing-away for mounting on long arm supports
Arm support Locking Kit A locked arm support is not detachable but its height can
be adjusted freely.
Arm support foldable height adjustable or fixed height (not with telescopic anti-
tips. Use anti-tips for Etac Cross 5 Active)
Side guard black
Mudguard right and left
Thigh support
4. Accessories
3. The chair’s possibilities
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Drum brake
Brake handle 75 mm grip
Brake handle 100 mm grip
Single hand
drive
For right or left side. Telescoping axle, easy to
remove when folding. (Not in combination with
drum brakes)
Frame colour 01 = Black 92 = White 93 = Dark blue
Frame active Without anti-tip attachment.
Colour: black 01, white 92

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Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Thigh support With soft cushion
Widening kit to extend handrims, brake and arm supports 5 mm on
each side
Tray transparent, fits onto long arm support
Hemi tray transparent, width 35-50 cm. Can be fitted onto short or
long arm supports.
Anti-slip device for the Hemi tray
Tray Hemi/Communication tip up right/left
Seat extension To be used together with triangular back
Seat cushion dark grey plush and black velour, 56 cm, cut according to
seat depth set, washable
Seat cushion Tidy water-repellent, wipeable
Comfort wedge for the cushion, evens out the front part of the seat
Cover for calf support on angle adjustable leg support model 3, black Dartex
Calf strap detachable, black nylon, adjustable in length
Padding for calf strap
Calf support Plush. To be mounted/adjusted with velcro
Heel straps black nylon, adjustable length
Foot support, padding
For foot support with depth 13 cm
For solid, angle adjustable foot support
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Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Extended foot support fits onto the existing foot support, from seat width 40-
55 cm
Positioning belt two pieces, with snap-lock, fixing points on the wheel-
chair frame
Seat belt with snap lock
Head support
Adjustable in height, depth and angle.
With side support. Adjustable in height, depth and
angle. Hygiene cover
Head support attachment Cross back 3A, mod 4
Head support attachment To be mounted on bow handle
Cross brace Cross back 3A. With snap lock
Cross brace Cross back 2. With snap lock
Back wedge
Three different sizes, attached with Velcro. Provides
support and contour. The wedges can also be combined
with other accessories and cut to desired size. Several
wedges can also be put together.
Back wedge length 15 and 30 cm, attached with Velcro
Side cushion
Provides gentle lateral support. Used when the trunk
support is too stabilising. (Combined with arm support
and, if necessary, side stop)
Side stop
Straight or angled. Combined with wedge or side sup-
port cushion.
Creates a more distinct stop and holds the wedge or
side support cushion in place.
Trunk support Settable in height, depth and width. Detachable
Trunk support Swing-aside and detachable. Settable in height, depth
and width
Trunk support Cross back 3A, PUR or Dartex
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4. Accessories
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Trunk support Cross back 3A, swing-aside, medium or large cushion
Anti-tips telescopic, foldable, settable height, adjustable length
and angle (not with foldable arm supports)
Anti-tips For Etac Cross 5 Active
Cane holder two parts, one of which is an elasticated section that is
fastened around the cane
Drip stand Bracket and stand
Spoke guard with grey or yellow print
Tetra quickrelease adapter for persons with reduced hand function
Tool kit
Bags
Gloves Information is available at www.etac.com

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A
B
± 1,5 cm
20Nm
The front seat height may be adjusted by:
-Using the front fork attachment, adjustable in
height and angle.
-Changing the position of the castor wheel.
-Changing the front fork.
-Changing the castor
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
Front seat height
5. Settings
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Loosen the screws (A and B). Set the desired seat
height by measuring from the floor to the seat
upholstery and tighten the screws on one front fork
mounting. Use the position markings as a reference
for adjusting the height on the other side. Tighten
the other mounting. Check and adjust so that the
mountings are perpendicular. (See section ’Angle
setting of front fork mounting’.) Fine-tune the height
of the front fork mountings so that both wheels are
flush with the floor.
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
Adjusting the front seat height by using the front fork attachment
6 mm
See also section ”Front seat height table”. Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
Adjusting the front seat height by changing the position of the castor wheel
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See sections “Adjusting the front seat height by
changing the position of the castor wheel” and
”Front seat height table”.
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
* Maximum user weight 100 kg
For correct setting of the front fork attachment: Max. backward inclination 6 cm higher front than rear (9°), max. forward
inclination 2 cm lower front than rear (3°).
** Possible in balance position 4-6 with 3° backward inclination and Std leg support. Make sure the fork/castor wheel
can rotate freely without hitting the wheelchair or user. For 8x2” castor wheels, use the Transit fork (gives a seat height of
47-51 cm).
*** With Cross 5 XL max user weight 135 kg.
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Adjusting the front seat height by changing the castor wheel/front fork
Front seat height table
5. Settings
5 mm 19 mm
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
6 5 4 3 2 1
1
2
3
Castor wheel position (cm)
Front fork extra short Front fork short Front fork medium Front fork long
Rear wheel
pos.
Castor
wheel 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Low front fork
attachment
G4”*- 34-38 35,5-
39,5 - - - - - - - - -
Low front fork
attachment
A-F
5”*** - - - 36-40 37,5-
41,5 39-43 - - - - - -
6½” - - - - - 41-45 - - - - - -
Standard/Widened front fork attachment
A-F
5”*** - - - 37,5-
41,5 39-43 40,5- 44,5 43-46 45-48 46-49 - - -
6” - - - - 40-44 41,5-
45,5 45-47 46-49 47-50 - - -
6½” - - - - 41-45 42,5-
46,5 46-48 47-49 48-51 50,5- 52,5
51,5-
53,5
52,5-
55,5
A-E 7” - - - - - - -47,5-
49,5
48,5-
51,5 - - 53-56
A-C 8”** - - - - - - - 48-51 49-52 - 52,5-
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A
BCD
B
C
A
D
20Nm
- Pull out the cover plug (A) and unscrew the retain-
ing nut (B). Pull out the front fork and put the be-
velled washer (C) and the bearing on the new fork.
- Mount the washers and bearings in the front fork
attachment as illustrated. Washer (C) is mounted
with the bevelled side towards the front fork. Was-
her (D) on top under the retaining nut.
- Tighten the retaining nut until it cannot be turned
any more. Loosen it 1/2-1 turn. The spring washer
then has the correct tension. It reduces the risk of
the castor starting to “wobble”.
- Mount the cover plug.
Mounting front fork
19 mm
5. Settings
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
The correct angle setting is important
for the wheelchair’s manoeuvrability.
Unscrew the lower attachment screw (A) about 2
turns so that the shaft (C) moves freely inside the
sleeve.
Insert the Allen key in the hole (B) and turn until the
attachment is 90° to the floor. Always start from a
position that enables the wheel to move forward in
the rotation (D). Hold the shaft in place while the
lower attachment screw is tightened.
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
Keep your eye on something vertical, e.g. a door
frame or table leg, while setting the angle.
Setting the angle of the front fork attachment
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4
3
20 Nm
Rear seat height can be adjusted by:
-Changing the position of the rear wheel in the
frame.
-Changing the position of the rear wheel in the
camber washer.
-Changing the rear wheel.
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
1. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Unscrew the nut.
3. Reassemble in desired position (see table in section
”Rear seat height table”).
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
5. Settings
Adjusting rear seat height by changing rear wheel position or rear wheel size
Rear seat height
24 mm
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G
F
E
D
C
B
A
6 5 4 3 2 1
1
2
E
C
A
135
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
5. Settings
When assembling, check so that the rear wheel
axle is correctly adjusted. The button in the hub
must pop out to the original position.
Assembly in pos. G1 & G2
24 mm
17 mm
Assembly 0° Camber

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G
F
E
D
C
B
A
Rear seat height table
5. Settings
Distance wheel-seat
Seat height, rear
Rear wheel position, height
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
Wheel Seat hgt Distance
Position A
20” 46 cm 4,5 cm
22” 48,5 cm 7,0 cm
24” 51 cm 9,5 cm
26” 53 cm 12 cm
Position B
20” 44 cm 6,5 cm
22” 46,5 cm 9,0 cm
24” 49 cm 11,5 cm
26” 51 cm 14 cm
Position C
20” 42 cm 8,5 cm
22” 44,5 cm 11,0 cm
24” 47 cm 13,5 cm
26” 49 cm 16 cm
Position D
20” 40 cm 10,5 cm
22” 42,5 cm 13,0 cm
24” 45 cm 15,5 cm
26” 47 cm 18 cm
Position E
20” 38 cm 12,5 cm
22” 40,5 cm 15,0 cm
24” 43 cm 17,5 cm
26”* 45 cm 20 cm
Position F
20” 36 cm 14,5 cm
22” 38,5 cm 17,0 cm
24” 41 cm 19,5 cm
26”* 43 cm 22 cm
Position G
20” 34 cm 16,5 cm
22” 36,5 cm 19,0 cm
24” 39 cm 21,5 cm
26” - -
*In pos E1 and F1 not with user brake

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B
A
G
FF6 F5
G2 G1
E6 E5
D6 D5
C6 C5
B6 B5
A6 A5
F4 F3
E4 E3
D4 D3
C4 C3
B4 B3
A4 A3
F2 F1
E2 E1
D2 D1
C2 C1
B2 B1
A2 A1
E
D
C
B
A
6 5 4 3 2 1
1
2
Pos A6 Pos F3-F6 Pos G1-G2
Pos A1-5, B-E,
F1-F2
G
F
F1 F2
G1 G2
E1 E2
D1 D2
C1 C2
B1 B2
A1 A2
F3 F4
E3 E4
D3 D4
C3 C4
B3 B4
A3 A4
F5 F6
E5 E6
D5 D6
C5 C6
B5 B6
A5 A6
E
D
C
B
A
1 2 3 4 5 6
2
1
Pos A6 Pos F3-F6 Pos G1-G2
Pos A1-5, B-E,
F1-F2
Drum brake
Cross 5 Cross 5 XL
5. Settings
To adjust the brakes, loosen nut (A). Loosen/tighten
screw (B) in order to reach proper brake function.
Tighten the nut (A). This adjustment should be done
when the brakes are not working properly.
8 mm
The brake arm is rever-
sible.
Assembly pos. G1 and G2

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Etac Cross 5 XL
Etac Cross 5 Active
75190T 18-01-09
User manual
This part of the manual (User manual)
should be torn out and at all times follow
the wheelchair. This as it contains impor-
tant user information.

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User manual
Contents
User manual
Symbols and warnings .....................................................20
Transportation in vehicles.................................................21
Handling.................................................................... 22-23
Settings seat comfort
Back support cover .......................................................24
Seat cushion.................................................................24
Back support upholstery ...............................................24
Back support angle.......................................................24
Foot supports ...............................................................25
Calf/heel strap ..............................................................25
Arm supports ...............................................................25
Driving technique, maneuvering.................................. 26-29
Maintenance & Fault-finding chart....................................30
These symbols appear on labels and in the user manual.
Securing Removable part, do not lift! Risk of tipping: Always have
the anti-tips down when in
motion
Pinch point hazard
After adjusting seat height, centre of balance, back support
angle or back support upholstery, the anti-tips function must
always be checked.
General warnings
The following should be taken into account in any use of the product.
Max tilt up
(excl anti-tip)
6°
Bright sunlight can heat up
parts of the wheelchair and
cause burns
Do not lift the chair by
removable parts!
The chair may tip over if the
backward tilt is greater than
6°. Use anti-tips!
Symbols and warnings