Etac Cross User manual

74137Q 2015-11-06
Cross
Manual English

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Heading Page
1. General ............................................................................................................. 3
2. Handling/Transport ............................................................................................ 4-5
3. Product Description Cross ................................................................................. 6
4. The chairs possibilities ....................................................................................... 7-9
5. Accessories........................................................................................................ 10-12
6. Settings Seat.................................................................................... 13-16
7. Backrest mod. 2.................................................................. 17-18
8. Backrest 3A ........................................................................ 19-23
9. Legrests.............................................................................. 24-26
10. Driving technique/Manoeuvring......................................................................... 27-32
11. Assembly instructions, Accessories ..................................................................... 33-35
12. Care and Maintenance/Fault-finding chart ......................................................... 36-37
13. Tests and Guarantees......................................................................................... 38
14. Alternative Seat heights/Angles.......................................................................... 39
15. Weights and Measurements/Standard models.................................................... 40
Contents

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1 General
The manual must be read thoroughly to avoid damage when handling and using the Cross chair.
is a warning triangle to indicate that special care should be taken.
(!) provides advice and tips worth considering
Anti-tips available as an accessory. At the correct setting they will prevent the wheelchair
from tipping backwards. We recommend all users to use the anti-tip devices, un-
less you are an experienced user with absolute control over your wheelchair.
The tool kit contains: 5 Allen keys: 6, 5, 5, 4 and 3 mm
3 Ring spanners: 13, 10 and 8 mm
1 Socket spanner: 24/19 mm
1 Phillips screwdriver
Cross is a manual, cross-folded, allround wheelchair with multiple functions and is intended for use both
outdoors and indoors. The seat is adjustable in height, angle and depth. The backrest is adjustable in
height, angle and contour. The footrests are adjustable in height, angle and depth.
Cross can be supplemented and adjusted if needs change. A large range of options and accessories are
available: Various types of backrest and legrest, fixing points for transport in mobility service buses, anti-
tips, various types of handrims and brakes etc.
Cross has the best prerequisites to create comfort, functionality and good manoeuvrability.
Crash test
Etac’s wheelchairs are tested in accordance with ISO 7176-19 and ISO 10542. These ISO standards specify
requirements for the design of the wheelchair’s restraint points, how the wheelchair and the user are
secured in the vehicle, and also describe how tests should be carried out and how the test results should
be interpreted. Etac’s wheelchairs are crash tested at the Technical Research Institute of Sweden. The tests
were carried out with normal settings on the wheelchairs (see manual for the respective wheelchair) and
with an UNWIN_WWR/ATF/K/R restraining device and an UNWIN_WWR/HD/ATF/K/R 3-point belt.
The cross-folded wheelchairs Cross, Twin and Transit were supplemented with securing points.
Seat widths: From 35 cm to 55 cm
Max. user weight: 125 kg.
Service life: The product is tested and fulfils the demands stated in EN 12183. The main product’s durabil-
ity and lifetime is at least five years when used in accordance with intended use, the safety instructions,
the reconditioning manual and instructions for use in the user manual. The main product consists of the
chassis for seat and back support. Additional parts/accessories are handled in accordance with the manual
and reconditioning manual. The actual lifetime can vary, depending on how much and how intensively
the product is being used, but a maximum of 10 years. If the product is intended for use after the service
life period specified by Etac, it is the responsibility of the product owner to ensure product functionality in
accordance with the manual and reconditioning instructions. If this cannot be ensured then the product
should be taken out of use.
The following methods of surface treatment have been used:
Lacquered surfaces=Polyester powder coating
Non-lacquered aluminium parts=Anodized coating
Non-lacquered steel surfaces=Galvanized

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Do not hold the seat frame
tube while unfolding as there
is a risk of pinching your fin-
gers.
Before lifting, ensure that
the height adjustable
push handles are securely
fastened.
- Push down on one side of the
seat frame, using the whole
of the flat of the hand; see
illustration.
2 Handling/Transport
2:1 Folding
- If a bow handle and/or cross
brace is mounted they should be
removed.
- Flip up the footrests.
- Lift up the seat, see illustration.
2:2 Unfolding
2:3 Lifting the wheelchair
Wheelchair without lockable
legrests:
- Flip up the footrests and swing
the legrests in under the seat,
or remove them completely.
- Lift using the push handles
and the front part of the
frame by the legrest mounting
point.
Wheelchair with lockable legrests:
- Lift using the push handles
and legrests.
2:4 Transportation in vehicles
Private car/taxi: The wheelchair
should be placed in the car boot.
If this is not possible, ensure that
the wheelchair is placed safely
in the back seat, so that it is not
able to overturn or roll. If possible
secure the wheelchair with the
car’s safety belt.

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2 Handling/Transport
300mm 25°
25°
10° 10°
300mm
2:5 Securing
The wheelchair must be secured
as follows, the straps must not be
put through the wheels or around
the back tubes.
2:6 Seat belt
If the wheelchair is used as a seat
for travel, Etac recommends that
the user wears the 3-point belt
that is fitted in the vehicle. It is
important that the 3-point belt is
fitted correctly, as in the illustra-
tions:
2:7 Recommendations
2:8 Warning
-The wheelchair’s positioning belt
is not sufficient to prevent the
user from being thrown out of
the wheelchair in the event of
sudden braking.
- The restraining device must
not be put through the
wheels or around the back
tubes.
- Options/accessories that
can be removed without
tools, such as trays, shall
be removed and secured
or placed where they do
not fly around inside the
vehicle in the event of a
collision.
Etac recommends in the following
order:
1) The user transfers to a seat in
the vehicle and uses the vehicle’s
3-point belt while travelling. The
wheelchair is then placed in the
boot or safely in the back seat so
that it cannot overturn or roll.
2) The wheelchair is secured fac-
ing forwards in the vehicle as per
this manual, the user uses a sepa-
rate 3-point belt that is secured
in the vehicle. This is the way in
which the wheelchair is tested
and approved according to the
ISO-standard for crash testing of
wheelchairs in vehicles.
3) According to directive 2001/85/
EC, appendix VII, point 3.8.3.
there are specially marked wheel-
chair locations in vehicles that
permit transport with a wheel-
chair facing in the opposite
direction of travel. If this means
of travel is used, the user/carer
must be aware while travelling,
prepared for sudden movements
and have the capacity to maintain
a safe sitting position throughout
the entire journey. The user’s dis-
abilities must not be of such an
extent that he/she is not able to
hold onto the handles fitted in
the vehicle when there are changes
of speed or direction.
In conjunction with points 2 and 3:
- a positioning belt should be used
- a correctly adjusted headrest
should be used
- the backrest should be level with
or above the user’s shoulders
- the parking brake should be used
- the anti-tips should be lowered
- If the wheelchair has been
involved in a collision in a
motor vehicle, it should be
inspected at a Technical
Aids Centre or by Etac be-
fore being used again.

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1 Push handles 11 Front fork attachment
2 Backrest cover 12 Protective stopper
3 Backrest upholstery 13 Cross
4 Seat upholstery 14 Side frame
5 Brake 15 Armrest
6 Footrest 16 Quick release hub
7 Knob footrest lock 17 Handrim
8 Legrest 18 Rear wheel
9 Castor wheel 19 Back tube
10 Front fork 20 Locking knob, push handles
3 Product description Cross
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4 The chairs possibilities
Seat height
Seat angle
Castor wheel
Front fork
Rear wheel
Handrims
Seat
Backrest
Cross back 2
Seat depth
(functional)
Rear Front
38-50 cm 38-51 cm
Max forward angle: 2 cm lower front than back.
Max backward angle: 6 cm higher front than back.
5" massive/6,5" massive
Short/medium, with 3 alternative height positions
for the castor wheel
20", 22" or 24"
High-pressure 1"
Low-pressure 1 3/8"
Solid
Carbon
Camber angle 2° or 0°
Stainless, plastic coated, cellular rubber or titanium
Black fabric/hard seat/ECS
(ECS, a fixed seat/backrest system with
anatomically shaped cushions, detachable)
Type Height Backrest angle
low 30-35 cm -5o- +15o
standard 30-45 cm -5o- +15o
high 38-55 cm -5o- +15o
Short frame 36-42 cm. Long frame 42-48 cm.
Short frame 42-48 cm. Long frame 48-54 cm.
Seat height rear
Seat height front
8: 6 Sittsdjup
Seat depth
Functional seat depth

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Ryggrest Cross-
back 3A
Seat depth
(functional)
Backrest
upholstery
Backrest cover
Push handles
Fixed
push handles
Legrests,
detachable,
swing-away
sideways
Angle adjustable
Type Height Backrest angle
Monoangular 32-45 cm -5o- +20o
Biangular 32-45 cm -5o- +20o
Triangular 32-45 cm -5o- +20o
Lumbal angle
Monoangular +10° (fixed)
Biangular ±6o(at 10oback angle)
Triangular ±12o(at 10oback angle)
Short frame 36-42 cm. Long frame 42-48 cm.
Short frame 36-48 cm. Long frame 42-54 cm.
Triangular +0 to 6 cm.
Adjustable plush upholstery/ECS
Standard/Comfort/TIdy
Push handles/alternative bow handle
Both height adjustable at intervals of 2 cm.
Detachable.
Fits Crossback 3A
right/left model
Standard knee angle/narrow/narrow short
Lockable, standard knee angle/narrow/narrow
short
Mod 1 with calf support adjustable in height,
depth, angle and sideways (also available with
flip-up calf support).
Mod 2 with calf support adjustable in angle,
height and sideways.
Mod 3 with foldable calf support from 40 cm
seat width.
With attachment and calf support
4 The chairs possibilities
Seat depth
+ 6 cm
Functional seat depth
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4 The chairs possibilities
Armrest
Footrest
Front fork
attachment
Brakes
Single hand
drive
Plaster legrest/amputee legrest/
amputee weight
short 25 cm/long 35 cm
Std Max length: 51 cm.
Min length: 33 cm.
Extended attachment tubes +10 cm
Shorter attachment tubes -8 cm
One-piece footrest
One-piece footrest complete for 35-37,5 seat
width, adjustable in angle, settable height and
depth
Standard/widened 6 cm
Adjustable 4 cm in height
Standard/Single hand brake, both alternatives
with standard, angled or extended handle.
For right or left side. Telescoping axle, easy to
remove when folding
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Armrest height-adjustable 25 cm long, solid top, black
Armrest height-adjustable 38 cm long, solid top, black
Armrest cover detachable, 25 or 38 cm long padded or gel, dark grey plush or black Dartex
Armrest cushion wide and soft, 8x40 cm, fits onto armrest
Armrest cushion Hemi swing-away for mounting on long armrests
Armrest foldable height adjustable or fixed height
Side guard black
Mudguard right and left
Thigh support
Widening kit to extend handrims, brake and armrests 10 mm on each side
Tray transparent, fits onto long armrest
Hemi tray transparent, Width 35-50 cm. Can be fitted onto short or long armrests.
Anti-slip device for the Hemi tray
Tray Hemi/Communication right / left
Bracket for seat extension
Seat cushion dark grey plush and black velour, 56 cm, cut according to seat depth set,
washable
Seat cushion Tidy, water repellent, wipe clean
5 Accessories

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5 Accessories
Settable= Adjusted using tools.
Adjustable= Adjusted without tools.
Comfort wedge for the cushion, evens out the front part of the seat
Seat and backrest cushions ECS in PE or memory foam, cover in dark-grey plush or
black Dartex
Cover for calf support on angle adjustable legrest model 3, black Dartex
Calf strap detachable, black nylon, adjustable in length
Padding for calf strap
Heel straps black nylon, adjustable length
Extended footrest fits onto the existing footrest, from seat width 40-55 cm
Positioning belt two pieces, with snap-lock, fixing points on the wheelchair frame
Seat belt with snap lock
Headrest mounts on bow handle, adjustable in height, depth and angle
Available in several models
Cross brace with snap lock
Back wedge length 15 and 30 cm, attached with Velcro
Trunk support settable in depth and angle, black Dartex, foldable, incl. attachment
Trunk support Cross back 3A, PUR or Dartex
Trunk support Cross back 3A, swing-aside, medium or large cushion

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Anti-tips foldable, height settable
Anti-tips with tilter, foldable, height settable
Anti-tips Aluminium, foldable, settable in height and adjustable in length, detachable
Tilter (not for low seat heights 20” / 22” in position C)
Anti-tips telescopic, foldable, settable height, adjustable length and angle
5 Accessories
Adapter for combination of anti-tip/tilter
Cane holder two parts, one of which is an elasticated section that is fastened around the
cane
Spoke guard with grey or yellow print
Tetra quick release adapter for persons with reduced hand function
Transport attachment when mounted in C4 position only with 00 camber + spacer 20232
Tool kit
Bags
Gloves Information is available at www.etac.com
Bags Case Logic Information is available at www.etac.com
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The height of the front fork can be
adjusted 4 cm up or down by loos-
ening the two attachment screws
(A and B) 1-2 turns. See position
marking (C) to obtain equal height
on both sides.
Check and adjust the angle of the
attachment and tighten the screws.
Tools: 6 mm Allen key
(a spirit level might be useful).
Risk of tipping: Always
check the setting of the
anti-tips.
(!) See also point 14:
“Alternative seat
heights/angles”.
Tools: 5 mm Allen key
and 10 mm U-spanner.
(!) Also adjust the angle of the
front fork attachments see
point6:5.
nut until it cannot be turned any
more. Loosen it 1/2-1 turn. The
spring washer then has the cor-
rect tension. It reduces the risk of
the castor starting to “wobble”.
Tools: 19 mm socket
spanner.
(!) Also adjust the angle of the
front fork attachments, see
point 6:5.
Risk of tipping: Always
check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
(!) Also adjust the angle of
the front fork attach-
ment, see point6:5.
6 Settings seat
A
B
C
A
B
6:1 Front seat height
The front seat height (see Part
“The chairs possibilities”) is
dependent on:
Castor wheel: 5", 6", 6.5".
Front fork attachment: Settable in
height and angle.
Front fork: Short and medium
length with three alternative
height positions for the castor.
6:2 Castor wheel
The height may be adjusted by
changing the castor wheel itself
or by changing its position in the
fork. Unscrew the castor wheel
and place it at the desired height
in the front fork.
6:3 Adjusting the height of the front fork attachment
6:4 Changing front fork
Pull out the plug attachment
on the front fork attachment to
reach the retaining nut. Unscrew
the nut and pull out the front
fork. Take the washer and ball
bearings and put it on the new
fork (the bevelled side (A) towards
the fork). Insert the new fork into
the attachment. It is also impor-
tant to ensure that the washers in
the attachment (under the retain-
ing nut) are placed in the right
order, with the spring washer
(B) on top. Tighten the retaining
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When attaching the rear
wheels, always check
that they are securely
mounted. The button in
the hub should pop out
to the original position.
Risk of tipping: Always
check the positioning of
the anti-tips.
(!) See also point 14: Alternative
seat heights/angles”.
(!) Keep your eye on something
vertical, e.g. a door frame or
table leg, while setting the
angle.
Risk of tipping: Always
check the positioning of
the anti-tips.
6 Settings seat
Seat height rear
6:5 Setting the angle of the front fork attachment
The correct angle setting is impor-
tant for the wheelchair’s manoeu-
vrability.
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.
Tools: 6 mm Allen key
(a spirit level might be useful).
6:6 Rear seat height
The rear seat height is dependent
on:
The size of the rear wheels 24",
22" or 20".
The height setting of the rear wheel
3 alternative height positions: A-B-C.
6:7 Rear wheel with quick release hubs
The shaft axle is movable and
can also be adjusted in length.
Turn the nut on the axle inwards/
outwards while at the same time
holding the axle with an adjust-
able spanner.
A
B
C
D
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Loosen the hub sleeve, washers
and nuts and reassemble it at the
desired height. At the same time
you should also test for correct
balance, see point 10:8.
Tools: 24 mm
socket spanner.
- Check that the rear
wheels are correctly
mounted, see point 6:7.
- Always check the posi-
tion of the anti-tips.
- The brakes must al-
ways be adjusted if you
change the position of
the rear wheels.
(!) Also adjust the angle of the
front fork attachment.
- Remove the oval plate, turn it
180° (the pin on the plate’s in-
side must sit in the upper hole)
and tighten it again.
Tools: Phillips screwdriver.
The braking effect is
dependent on the air
pressure in the tyres.
The brakes are parking
brakes and should not
be applied during use.
The brakes are infinitely settable.
- Loosen the screw (A) a couple
of turns and slide the brake
until the brake block is about
15-20 mm from the tyre when
the brake is not applied.
- Ensure that the brake is
straight in the groove and
tighten the nut appr. 5 Nm.
Test the brakes.
Tools: 5 mm Allen key.
If the rear wheel is positioned
in one of the forward settings
it is possible for a legrest, when
swung to the side, to unlock an
applied brake. To avoid this the
brake handle should be adjusted
so that you attain a “neutral”
position. In this way the brake will
unlock first when the handle is
pushed close to the rear wheel.
- Loosen the screw on the inside
of the brake handle.
6 Settings seat
Brake lever exten-
sions and angled brake
handles are available as
accessories.
6:8 Height adjustment of the rear wheels
6:9 Adjusting the brakes
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Bear in mind the risk of
tipping, always adjust
the setting of the anti-
tips.
(!) If the seat angle is changed:
- Adjust the angle of the front
fork attachments.
- Also check the angle of the
backrest.
6 Settings seat
Seat height rear
Seat height front
Seat depth
Functional seat depth
6:10 Seat angle
The seat angle is dependent on
the difference between the front
and the rear seat heights. Cross
can also be set with a seat that is
angled forwards.
For max. angle of the chair, see
“The chairs possibilities”.
6:11 Seat depth with adjustable seat upholstery
The seat depth can be adjusted
(Also see “The chairs possibili-
ties”) by lifting the front seat up-
holstery and sliding it backwards
or forwards.
With Cross backrest 3A
triangular, the seat depth can be
further adjusted by means of the
lumbar angle (see the settings
section for Cross backrest 3A).
(!) The functional seat depth is
dependent on the setting of
the back upholstery. It can be
upto 6 cm longer than stated
seat depth measured from the
seat tube.

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Risk of tipping: Always
check the position of
the anti-tips after ad-
justing the backrest.
Tools: Allen key 5 mm.
The backrest angle is infinitely
variable (See “The chairs possibili-
ties”). The angle is adjusted using
the nut on the inside of the rear
wheel attachments.
- Loosen the nut on one of the
back tubes, set the desired an-
gle and tighten the nut firmly
again.
- Repeat the procedure on the
other side.
Tools: 13 mm ring spanner.
(!) Check that the angle is the
same on both sides by com-
paring the distance between
the back tube and the arm-
rest plate.
Risk of tipping: Always
check the positioning of
the anti-tips after adjust-
ing the backrest angle.
7 Settings backrest mod. 2
7:1 Backrest
The backrest is settable in height
and angle and has adjustable
upholstery.
7:2 Backrest height
The backrest height is continuous-
ly settable (See “The chairs pos-
sibilities”). Loosen the screws (A)
2-3 turns to set the height of the
backrest. Ensure that both sides
are at the same height by check-
ing against the ruler (B) on the
back of the back tube. Tighten
the screws securely.
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Risk of tipping: Always
check the positioning of
the anti-tips after adjust-
ing the backrest uphol-
stery.
(!) Do not overtighten the upper
straps as this can prevent the
cross-brace from unfolding
properly, i.e. the seat-frame
tubes do not sit flush in the
sideframes.
Ensure that the knobs
are properly tightened.
This is especially impor-
tant if you intend to lift
the wheelchair whilst
the user is sitting in it.
-The bow handle must
be removed before the
chair can be folded. En-
sure that the knobs are
properly tightened. This
is especially important
if you intend to lift the
wheelchair whilst the
user is sitting in it.
7 Settings backrest mod. 2
7:4 Backrest upholstery
The contour of the backrest up-
holstery is individually adjustable
by using the five Velcro straps and
the backrest cover.
- Allow the cover plenty of room
between seat and backrest,
so that it is possible to “sit in”
against the backrest.
- Loosen all the straps and
ensure that the user is sitting
as far back in the seat as pos-
sible.
- Tighten the straps in such a
way that they follow the con-
tours of the user’s back and
give plenty of support to the
lumbar region.
7:5 Height adjustable push handles
The push handles can be set at
intervals of 2 cm.
- Loosen the knob (A) and press
the plastic washer. Install de-
sired height.
- Ensure that the push handles
are locked in the correct posi-
tion. Tighten the knob again.
7:6 Bow handle (option)
The bow handle is height adjusta-
ble and detachable. It is mounted
in the push handle attachment,
and is adjusted in the same way,
see above. A headrest may also
be fitted to the bow handle, see
part “The chairs possibilities”.

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8 Settings backrest 3A
1
3
2
2°
8:1 Adjusting back support angle, mono- bi- and triangular back
1. Loosen the nut.
2. Adjust the back support angle. Use the posi-
tion markings to obtain the same back support
angle on the right and left sides respectively.
3. Tighten the nut.
Risk of tipping: Always
check the positioning of
the anti-tips after adjusting
the backrest upholstery.
Tools: Ring spanner 13 mm.

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8 Settings backrest 3A, monoangular back
8:2 Adjusting back support height
1. Remove the protective cover.
2. Loosen the locking screws max. 1 turn.
3-4. Adjust the back support height using
the graduation and marking on the lower
back rod.
5. Tighten the locking screws.
6. Fit the protective cover.
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Risk of tipping: Always
check the positioning of
the anti-tips after adjusting
the backrest upholstery.
Tools: Allen key 5 NV.