Etac Cross User manual

Cross-folding wheelchairs / English
User manual

Unfolding
• Push one of the seat bars downwards,
with your entire hand on top of the seat.
• Do not keep hold of the seat bar during
unfolding, as there is a risk of trapping
your fingers.
• Lower the footrests.
Anti-tip feature
• Test how far back you would like the
wheelchair to be able to tip.
• You must be able to move easily, yet
still feel secure.
Rear wheel with quick release
• When assembling, always check that
the rear wheel is correctly positioned.
• The button in the hub must spring out
properly.
Folding
• Remove/unsnap any bow handle
and/or cross-brace, if applicable.
• Flip up the footrests.
• Lift the seat upwards.
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3-4c m
A
3-7 cm

Back cover
• Place the back cover far enough back
on the seat for a fold to be formed
between the backrest and seat.
• It is important to always place the
back cover on the seat in this way, as it
affects user comfort when seated.
Footrests
• Adjust the height until you are sure
that your feet are supported and your
thighs are resting on the cushion.
• Adjust the footrest angle, so the ankles
are at 90°.
• Loosen the lock nut (A) on the legrest
fully. Remove the screw (B).
Adjust the height. Replace the screw
and nut and tighten securely.
Seat cushion
• Place the cushion far enough back on
the seat that the rounded corners are
between the back tubes.
• Trim the cushion to suit seat depth.
• Place any comfort wedge in the pocket
of the cover under the cushion.
Calf/Heel strap
• Adjust the length so that your
insteps rest on the footrests.
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A
B

Back upholstery
• Loosen all back straps.
• Tighten the strap just below the curve
of the back.
• Adjust the other straps to allow space
for the bottom and follow the natural
curve of the back.
Armrest
• The high position of the armrests
supports and relieves pressure on the
back better than a lower position.
Backrest angle
• The backrest angle may need to be
adjusted when adjusting the shape
of the back upholstery.
Comfort
• Good comfort when seated requires
a well-shaped seat that provides:
- Pressure distribution.
- Stability.
- Freedom of movement.
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• Slide the side plate up or down to the
required height.
• Reattach the screw to the side plate.

Transfer to/from a wheelchair
Sideways
• Back the wheelchair up 5-10 cm
before stopping so that the castors are
facing forwards.
• The wheelchair should be close to
the transfer point.
• Lock the brakes.
• Remove/raise the armrest/siderest
and legrest on the transfer side.
Parking
• Increase the support area of the
wheelchair by backing up 10 cm so
that the castors are facing forwards.
• Helper: Lock the brakes and ensure
that the anti-tip stabilisers are
lowered.
From the front
• Back the wheelchair up 5-10 cm so
that the castors are facing forwards.
• The wheelchair should be close to
the transfer point.
• Lock the brakes and swivel the
legrests in or out under the seat.
• Do not stand on the footrests, risk
of tipping!
Lifting the wheelchair
• Check that the height-adjustable push
handles are properly tightened.
• Non-lockable legrests should be swung
under the seat, and the wheelchair
lifted by the upper front section of
the frame.
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