Etac Prio User manual

75341F 2018-10-18
Etac Prio
Manual
Applies to Etac Prio with serial no
beginning with 38C

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Content
1. General - introduction
Intended use............................................................................ 3
2. Description
................................................................................................ 4
3. Chair options
............................................................................................. 5-7
4. Accessories
............................................................................................. 8-9
5. Installation upon delivery
Back support......................................................................... 11
Head support........................................................................ 12
Push handles/Bow handle .................................................... 12
6. Charging
.............................................................................................. 13
7. Settings
Seat height ............................................................................ 14
Seat height adjustment using the rear wheel position ....... 14-15
Height adjustment, front ....................................................... 15
Height adjustment using the castor wheel's position
in the fork.............................................................................. 15
Height adjustment, front, by replacing the front fork/castor
wheel .................................................................................... 16
Disassembly/assembly of the front fork ................................. 16
Seat height table ................................................................... 17
Seat height adjustment using the attendant brake ................. 18
User manual
......................................................................................... 19-36
Symbols and warnings ........................................................... 20
Seat comfort settings........................................................ 21-23
Handling........................................................................... 24-29
Driving technique, use ...................................................... 30-32
Transport in vehicles............................................................... 33
Removal of upholstery .......................................................... 34
Troubleshooting form............................................................. 35
Transportations in aeroplanes................................................. 36
Maintenance.......................................................................... 36
7. Settings (continued)
Back support height adjustment............................................. 37
Seat depth - front .................................................................. 38
Seat depth - rear............................................................... 39-41
Screw positions for seat depth ............................................... 42
Adjustment of comfort lock .................................................. 43
8. Readjustments
Brake, Adjustment ................................................................. 44
Brake lever adjustment .......................................................... 44
Brake, mounting and adjusting adapter ................................. 45
Adjustment of the centre of balance...................................... 46
Amputee leg support............................................................. 46
Elevating leg support with calf support .................................. 47
Anti-tips................................................................................. 47
9. Accessories - adjustment, handling
Positioning belt...................................................................... 48
Trunk support ....................................................................... 49
10. Technical data
.............................................................................................. 50
11. Tests and Guarantees
.............................................................................................. 51
12. Service and maintenance
Washing back support and seat ............................................. 51
Rear wheel/castor .................................................................. 51
Brakes.................................................................................... 51
Washing the frame ................................................................ 51
Touch-up paint ...................................................................... 51
Miscellaneous ........................................................................ 51

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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 product.
In this manual, the User is the person sitting in the chair.
The Carer is the person helping the user.
Information on how people with impaired vision can access the
manual can be found in our presales guide at www.etac.com.
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 can find advice and tips worth considering.
Allen key
3, 4, 5, 6 mm
Ring spanner
8,10,13,
17, 24 mm
Socket spanner
19 mm
In the middle of this manual, you will find
a removable section containing user information.
Bear in mind the risk of tipping. Always use the anti-tips!
Etac Prio is intended for users who require high levels of comfort,
support and relief in different seated positions. Prio is often used by
users with a need for assistance from carers to move and transfer to
and from the wheelchair. Prio can be used both
indoors and outdoors.
Prio must be fitted by qualified personnel so that the user has a cor-
rectly equipped wheelchair in terms of size, settings and accessories.
Prio must be adjusted in the event of changes to
the user's needs.
Prio must not be used by people whose body size or weight does not
correspond with the size and weight restrictions applicable
to the chair.
There are no known contraindications.
Intended use
Tool
Etac continuously makes improvements to its products.
We therefore reserve the right to modify the products
without prior notice. The dimensions given on drawings
or other material are solely for guidance.
We cannot be held responsible for any printing errors or omissions.

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1. Head support
2. Controls - back angle
3. Push handles
4. Locking knob, push handle
5. Back support
6. Rear wheel
7. Handrim
8. User brake
9. Quick release hub
10. Anti-tips
11. Chassis
12. Front fork attachment
13. Front fork
14. Castor wheel
15. Back cushion
16. Arm supports
17. Seat cushion
18. Calf pad
19. Leg supports
20. Knob footplate lock
21. Footplate with heel straps
22. Serial number label
23. Tilt controls - tilt
24. Dynamic pelvic support
25. Tool - Allen key 3 mm
26. Tool - Allen key 5 mm
27. Snap lock - head support
28. Trunk support attachment
29. Hand control
30. Charging socket
31. Seat angle actuator
32. Back angle actuator
33. Battery pack and control unit
2. Description

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Seat height
38-52.5 cm
With 20", 22" or 24" rear wheels
40-45 cm
With 16" wheels
Seat angle
Max. forward angle: 3°
Max. backward angle: 20°
See also Comfort lock
Castor wheel
150x35 mm, semi-solid
165x30 mm, solid
200x35 mm semi-solid
200x50 mm, semi-solid
Front fork
Short (three height settings for castor wheels)
Medium (three height settings for castor wheels)
Rear wheels
16", width: 42 mm, solid tyres (no handrim)
20’’, width: 32 mm, solid tyres
22’’, width: 32 mm, solid tyres
24’’, width: 32 mm, solid tyres
Handrims Aluminium
Camber 0°
Seat cushion
Basic: lightly contoured, cold foam
Plush or hygiene cover
Comfort: lightly contoured, cold foam with a soft memory foam insert in the
seat area.
Plush or hygiene cover
Back support
angle 0° - +30°
Seat depth
Three alternative positions
with separate intervals.
Standard setting:
Position 2
Position 1: 39-46 cm (short cushion)
Position 2: 41.5-48.5 cm (short cushion)
Position 3: 44-51 cm (short or long cushion)
Soft head sup-
port
Anatomic cushion, conforms to the neck when resting. Height and depth-
adjustable
Plush or hygiene cover
In the "Chair options" section you can see all configurations available for the wheelchair. For more information about chair options, see www.
etac.com
Settable= Adjusted using tools. Adjustable= Adjusted without tools.
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Head support,
angle-adjustable
Curved cushion with soft padding, height,
depth, side and angle-adjustable.
Plush or hygiene cover
Curved cushion with side support and soft padding. Height, depth, side and
angle-adjustable. Hygiene cover
Attachment for
angle-adjustable
head support
Angled attachment 45°
Back height Height-settable: 55-70 cm
Back support
upholstery,
Comfort
Adjustable Velcro straps. Dynamic pelvic support, height-settable
3D back system
Complete back system adapted for kyphotic users. Height-settable: 45-60 cm.
Vertical and horizontal shape is created based on the user's back curvature.
Recommended in combination with angle-adjustable head support.
Back support
cushion/Back
support cover
Plush or hygiene cover
Soft cover. Plush.
Comfort lock
Four optional modes. Provides the carer with clear
instructions as to the mode that has been prescribed
as the most frequent rest mode. Not in combination
with electric recline function
0° seat tilt
4° seat tilt
8° seat tilt
12° seat tilt
Electrical recline
function
Electrical recline of seat and back angle Operated by means of hand control.
Limitations: Not with comfort lock, dynamic pelvic support, QR-pin for back
support, oxygen holder/transport basket, clips angle restriction.
Push handle/
Bow handle
Height-adjustable in 2 cm
intervals.
Push handles
Bow handle
Bow handle, angle-adjustable (not available for
55 cm wide chairs)
Leg support
Elevating
Six fixed positions. With padded kneepads and folding calf supports, height,
angle and depth-settable
Leg support
Fixed angle
with knee pad
With padded knee pad
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Leg support
Cross model
Foot supports
15 cm deep
Folding, angle and depth-settable
Max. length: 51 cm.
Min. length: 33 cm.
Includes heel straps.
13 cm deep
Folding, angle and
depth-settable.
Includes heel straps.
The footplate can
be combined with an
extended footplate
Standard
Max. length: 55 cm.
Min. length: 38.5 cm.
Max. length: 47.5 cm.
Min. length: 31 cm.
Solid foot support including leg supports, folding and height-adjustable (only
in combination with 6" and 6.5" castors. When using 6.5" castor in medium
front fork, from seat depth front pos 3).
Calf straps available as an option.
Solid foot support, angle adjustable. In combination with leg supports (fixed
angle, angle adjustable or Cross model)
Leg supports,
other
Amputee leg support, height, depth and angle-adjustable
Amputee weight, angle-adjustable
Plaster cast leg support, depth and angle-adjustable
Arm supports
Height-settable 24-33 cm. The depth of the arm support cushion
is settable
With solid arm support plate, length 38 cm, width 5 cm
Brakes
Angled handle
Extended handle, folding
Brake adapter
For 20" rear wheels in certain positions (see section "Adjustment of the centre
of balance")
For 22" rear wheels in certain positions (see section "Adjustment of the centre
of balance")
Attendant brake Brake handle with 10 cm opening grip
Single hand
drive
Telescopic shaft, detachable. Right or left mounting. Limitations: Not in rear
wheel position C1 or B1, not in combination with attendant brake or basket.
In combination with Lille Viking, only in rear wheel position C2, D2, E2).
Colour, cover Hygiene cover: Grey, green
Plush: Grey
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Widening kit Increases the distance between the arm supports by 2 cm
Tray Transparent, installed on the arm support. Not in combination with drip
stand
Arm support padding For arm support standard or arm support with solid plate
Hemi-arm support Including attachment. Curved cushion. Replaces the standard arm sup-
ports. Depth, angle and height-adjustable
Calf strap Detachable, black nylon, length-adjustable
Calf strap, padding For calf strap
Calf support Plush. To be mounted/adjusted with velcro
Foot support, padding
For foot support with depth 13 cm
For solid, angle adjustable foot support
Extended footplate
Fits onto the existing footplate, from seat width
40-55 cm. Extends the depth of the foot support
to 21.5 cm
Positioning belt Two-piece with snap lock, fixing points on the
wheelchair frame
Chest strap bracket Only in combination with angle-adjustable head supports
Trunk support Height and width-settable
Trunk support, swing-away Height, width, depth-settable and swing-away
Assembly instructions are provided with all accessories when they are supplied by Etac.
You can find the instructions as well as more information about the accessories on our website www.etac.com.
Settable= Adjusted using tools. Adjustable= Adjusted without tools.
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Adapterkit For trunk support cushion R82
Spoke guards With grey or yellow print
Tool kit
Side cushion To be combined with back support cover
Back support wedges Provides individual support. Available in multiple sizes.
Filler cushions Reduces the width between the arm supports by 25 mm (2 pcs)
Drip stand Bracket and stand. Not in combination with tray
Oxygen holder/
Transport basket
Not in combination with electric recline function or Lille Viking auxiliary
engine. Only with seat heights above 43 cm
Pommel Depth-settable
Angle restriction
Reduces the control range of the seat angle by 2° per clip
Reduces the control range of the back angle by 2.5° per clip
Not in combination with electric recline function
Lock, seat and
back angle controls Locks the seat and/or back angle
QR pin for back support Simplifies folding of the back support (not in combination with seat
depth pos. 1, 39-46 cm)
Cane holder Two parts, one of which is an elasticated section that is fastened around
the cane
Propulsion motor,
Lille Viking Assistance aid for outdoor use (not under 45 cm seat height)
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6 Nm10 mm 5 mm
1 1
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3
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2
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5. Installation upon delivery
The wheelchair is supplied with push handles/bow handle and head
supports unassembled.
1-3. Install fixed gas piston/actuator.
Ensure that the locking pin is secured
Back support

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Click
back angle
Tilt
Push handle/Bow handle
Install the push handles/bow handle by loosening the handle and
pushing in the locking pins on the push handle. Note! push handle
with symbol for back angle must be installed on the left side, push
handle with symbol for tilt must be installed on the right side.
Fasten the handle.
Make sure knobs are securely tightened.
This is especially important when lifting
the wheelchair with the user in.
Ensure that the push handle locking pins
are secured in the push handle attachment.
5. Installation upon delivery
Head support
Never lift the chair by the head support.

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7 Nm5 mm
Cross brace
5. Installation upon delivery
If the chair is equipped with a push brace, it can sometimes be deli-
vered with the cross brace removed. Fit the cross brace as shown in
the illustrations.

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A
B
6. Charging
When the chair is delivered the battery is base charged. The battery
must be charged fully before the product is used for the first time,
but not later than 12 months after delivery. After this, conservation
charging is required at least once every 12 months.
Charging should be done in a dry environment. Ensure that the char-
ging socket is completely dry before charging.
Insert the charging socket and connect the charger to a wall socket.
The voltage indicator (A) is illuminated, showing that the charger is
connected.
The two indicators showing that the battery is charging (B) flash.
When the lights go out, the battery is fully charged.
When the battery level is low (0-35%) the hand control emits an
audible signal when it is used.
Never charge the battery while the user is sitting
in the chair.
Never charge a damaged battery.
Charging the battery (Electrical recline function)

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14 Nm
17 mm
24 mm
20”, 22”, 24”
16”
1 2a
2b
!
16”
7. Settings
Seat height
Seat height adjustable using:
- The rear wheel position in the gable and
the castor position in the fork.
- Change of rear wheel size
The chassis undercarriage must always be horizontal.
When changing the seat height, the front seat
height must also be adjusted. See Section
"Height adjustment, front".
Bear in mind the risk of tipping.
Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
Seat height adjustment using the rear wheel position
1. Loosen the nut.
2. Open the kit with the washers and install at the required position
(see table in Section ”Seat height table”).
An adaptor sleeve should be used with 16" wheels in positions A2
and B2.
3. Adjust the castors/castor fork so that the chassis
undercarriage is horizontal (see section
”Height adjustment, front”).
4. Adjust the user brake, see section ”Brake, adjustment”.
Bear in mind the risk of tipping.
Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
In certain rear wheel positions, there is a crushing
hazard between the arm support and rear wheel (if
the arm support is set at low height).

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± 2,5 cm
5 mm
7. Settings
During installation, make sure that the hubs end up
in the same position on the right and left side. During installation, check that the rear wheel is
securely mounted. The button in the hub should
pop out to the original position.
See also section ”Seat height table”. Bear in mind the risk of tipping.
Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
Seat height adjustment using the rear wheel position
The chassis undercarriage must always be horizontal. When
adjusting the seat height, it is therefore also necessary to adjust
the castor wheel position in the fork or change the castor/fork (see
Section ”Seat height table).
Bear in mind the risk of tipping.
Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
Height adjustment, front
Height adjustment, front, using the castor wheel position in the fork

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6 mm 20 Nm
7. Settings
5 mm 19 mm
1. Remove the nut cover and disassemble/assemble the front fork with
the castor wheel in accordance with the illustration.
NB! It is important to ensure that the ball bearings and washers in the
attachment (under the retaining nut) are placed in the right order with
the spring washer on top.
During installation, tighten the retaining nut until it comes to a stop
and then release by ½ – 1 turn. The spring washer then has the correct
tension and reduces the risk of the castor starting to "wobble".
Bear in mind the risk of tipping.
Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
19 mm
Disassembly/assembly of the front fork
With a 6.5" castor wheel, the front fork mounting must be height-
adjusted in certain rear wheel positions. Loosen the screw that holds
the front fork mounting and adjust the height so that the lower tube
of the chassis is parallel to the floor.
Tighten the screw again.
Bear in mind the risk of tipping.
Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
Height adjustment, front, by replacing the front fork/castor wheel
See section “Height adjustment, front, using the castor wheel position in
the front” and ”Seat height table”.
Bear in mind the risk of tipping.
Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
Forward height adjustment using front fork attachment

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1 2 3
E
D
C
B
A
a
adapter
7. Settings
Short Fork Medium Fork
S1
S2
S3
M1
M2
M3
S1 S2 S3 M1 M2 M3
Pos. Seat
height 6” 6.5" 8” 6” 6.5" 8” 6” 6.5" 8” 6” 6.5" 8” 6” 6.5" 8” 6” 6.5" 8”
E
20"38.0 X
22"40.5 X X X X
24"42.5 X** X X X** X* X
D
20"40.5 X X
22"43.0 X X X X* X X
24"45.0 X** X** X X** X** X X
C
20"43.0 X X X X* X X
22"45.5 X X X X
24"47.5 X** X X** X X X** X
B
20"45.5 X X X X
22" 48.0 X X X
24" 50.0 X X X X**
16"*** 40.0 X X
A
20" 48.0 X X X
22" 50.5 X X X
24" 52.5 X
16"*** 42.5 X X X* X
a16"*** 45.0 X X X
*Only 8 x 13/8” (200 x 35 mm), not 8 x 2” (200 x 50 mm)
** The height of the front fork mounting must be adjusted. See section 'Height adjustment using front fork mounting'.
*** Chair equipped with electrical recline function must have anti-crush guard fitted.
Seat height table

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B
A
Pos A2, A3,
B2, B3, C2, C3
Pos D3Pos D1
Pos E1 Pos E3Pos D2, E2
Pos a2, A1, B1, C1
Pos A2, A3,
B2, B3, C2, C3 Pos D3Pos D1
Pos E1 Pos E3Pos D2, E2
Pos a2, A1, B1, C1
E
D
C
B
A
a
a
1 2 3
E1 E2 E3
D1 D2
B2
D3
C1
B1
A1
C2
A2
a2
C3
A3
B3
E
D
C
B
E
D
C
B
A
3 2 1
E1
D1
C1
B1
A1
E2E3
D2
B2
D3
C2
A2
a2
C3
A3
B3
E
D
C
B
A
a
a
1 2 3
E1 E2 E3
D1 D2
B2
D3
C1
B1
A1
C2
A2
a2
C3
A3
B3
E
D
C
B
E
D
C
B
A
3 2 1
E1
D1
C1
B1
A1
E2E3
D2
B2
D3
C2
A2
a2
C3
A3
B3
When adjusting the brake loosen nut (A) and adjust
the brake by moving (B) up/down.
When the brake has a reasonable effect tighten nut (A).
This adjustment should be carried out when the brake
is not functioning satisfactorily. 8 mm
The brake arm
can be turned.
7. Settings
Seat height adjustment using the attendant brake

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This part of the manual (User Manual) must be removed
and always be supplied with the wheelchair as it contains
important user information.
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These symbols occur on labels and in the user manual
and must be taken into consideration during use.
Securing Do not lift the chair by
removable parts
Risk of tipping: Always
keep the anti-tips
folded down.
Bear in mind the risk of tipping.
Always check the positioning of the anti-tips.
Bear in mind the risk of tipping.
Always use the anti-tips!
General warnings
The following must be taken into account when using the product.
Max. incline
(excluding anti-tips)
6°
Bright sunlight could
heat parts of the chair
and cause burns
The chair might tip
if the incline at the rear
is greater than 6°.
Use anti-tips!
Symbols and warnings
User manual
Contents
User manual
Symbols and warnings ......................................................18
Seat comfort settings.................................................. 19-21
Handling..................................................................... 22-26
Driving technique, use ................................................ 27-29
Transport in vehicles..........................................................30
Removal of upholstery .....................................................31
Maintenance & Troubleshooting form ...............................32
After adjusting the seat height, centre of balance
or back support angle, always ensure that you check
the function of the anti-tips.