Etac Transit User manual

Etac Transit
Manual english
74173I 2015-10-14

1. General – introduction
Intended use.......................................................................3
2. Description
...........................................................................................4
3. The chairs possibilities
....................................................................................... 4-5
4. Accessories
....................................................................................... 5-6
5. Settings
Front seat height.................................................................7
Adjusting the front seat height by using the front fork
attachment.........................................................................7
Setting the angle of the front fork attachment....................7
Mounting the front fork .....................................................8
User manual
..................................................................................... 9-20
Symbols and warnings ......................................................10
Transportation in vehicles..................................................11
Handling..................................................................... 12-13
Settings seat comfort.................................................. 14-15
Driving technique, maneuvering.................................. 16-18
Maintenance & Fault-finding chart....................................20
5. Settings.
Seat angle.........................................................................21
Seat depth........................................................................21
Seat comfort.....................................................................21
Adjusting back support height .........................................22
Adjusting back support angle ...........................................22
Adjusting back support height (height adjustable push
handle) .............................................................................22
Adjusting back support upholstery ...................................23
8. Readjustments
Attendant brake ...............................................................24
Continuously angle-adjustable legrest (option)..................24
Amputee legrest (option) ..................................................24
9. Accessories - adjusting, handling
Positioning belt.................................................................25
10. Technical data
Etac Transit .......................................................................26
Tests and Guarantees .......................................................26
11. Service and maintenance
Upholstery ........................................................................27
Rear wheel/castor wheel, front fork attachment ...............27
Brakes ..............................................................................27
Washing the frame ...........................................................27
Miscellaneous ...................................................................27
Contents

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.
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 mm
Socket wrench
24/19 mm
Screw driver
PH1
Explanation for list of points
Applies to model
Standard for this model
Intended use
Transit is a manual cross-folded transportation wheelchair
with variation options that is primarily intended for outdoor use.
The angle of the seat is adjustable. Backrest and footrests are
adjustable in height and angle. In addition there is a range of
options and accessories: Various types of legrests, seat cushions,
height-adjustable push handles, anti-tips etc.
Transit is easy to handle and has excellent seating comfort,
functionality and manoeuvrability.
1 Brake handle attendant brake/parking brake
2 Brake wire
3 Back support tube
4 Back support upholstery
5 Arm support short
6 Side guard
7 Seat upholstery
8 Leg support
9 Foot support
10 Knob foot support
11 Castor wheel
12 Castor fork
13 Cross frame
14 Side frame
15 Rear wheel
2. Description
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3. The chair’s possibilities
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 backrest models. For more information, see www.etac.com or contact our customer
service.
Seat height
Front 51 cm
Rear 49 cm
Castor wheel 8x2” solid
Castor fork
Rear wheel
16x2” rear wheel with attendant brake/parking brake, pneumatic, fixed
axle
16x2” rear wheel with attendant brake/parking brake, solid, fixed axle
Seat
8: 6 Sittsdjup
Fixed
Hard, seat height 2 cm lower than seat upholstery. Easy to remove when
folding
Adjustable
Seat depth 42 cm
Back support
Height 40-47,5 (fixed positions 2,5 cm)
Angle -6° - +6°, fixed positions
With height adjustable push handles
-6 - +6
Back support
upholstery
Fixed
Adjustable
Institution
Back support
cover
Standard
with embroidery
with embroidery and logo
Push handles
Height adjustable
Fixed
Leg support
Lockable
Lockable with narrow angle or short with narrow angle
Lockable institution wide angle

4. Accessories
Arm support cover Detachable, 25 or 38 cm long padded or gel, dark grey plush or
black Dartex. Fits on arm support with solid plate.
Arm support cushion Wide and soft, 8x40 cm, to be mounted on arm support
Widening kit To extend rear wheel, brake and arm support 10 mm on each side
Tray Transparent, to be mounted on long arm supports
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 backrest models. For more information, see www.etac.com or contact our customer
service.
Leg support,
angle adjusta-
ble
Mod 1 with calf support adjustable in height, depth, angle and sideways
Amputee sup-
port
Settable in height, adjustable in length, angle and sideways. Can be
combined with amputee weights.
Foot support
Standard: Max length 51 cm
Min length 33 cm
Shorter attachment tubes to be combined with short, narrow leg sup-
ports
One-piece foot support foldable, adjustable in height and settable in
angle
Arm supports
Length 25 cm, settable in height
Length 38 cm, settable in height
Length 25 cm, settable in height with fingerscrew
Length 38 cm, settable in height with fingerscrew
Locking kit arm
supports Fixed arm support is not removable but can be adjusted in height
Bar Prevents folding
Frame colour Grey blast
3. The chair’s possibilities

4. Accessories
Hemi tray Transparent, width 35-50 cm. Can be fitted onto short or long
armrests.
Seat cushion Dark grey plush and black velour, 56 cm, cut according to seat depth
set, washable
Positioning belt two pieces, with snap-lock, fixing points on the wheelchair frame
Heel straps black nylon, adjustable length
Extended footrest fits onto the existing footrest, from seat width 40-55 cm
Calf strap detachable, black nylon, adjustable in length
Padding for calf strap
Bow handle Height adjustable at intervals of 2 cm. Detachable.
Head support mounted on bow handle, adjustable in height, depth and angle.
User brake
Anti tipper foldable, fixed length
Anti tipper telescopic, foldable, settable height, adjustable length and angle
Cane holder two parts, one of which is an elasticated section that is fastened
around the cane
Securement fittings
Tools

5. Settings
20Nm
The front seat height may be adjusted by:
-Using the front fork attachment, adjustable in height
and angle.
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
Loosen the screws (A and B). Adjust according to position
marking (C) to obtain equal height on both sides.
Check and adjust the angle of the attachment and tighten
the screws (see section ”Setting the angle of the front fork
attachment”)
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
Adjusting the front seat height by using the front fork attachment
Front seat height
6 mm
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 at-
tachment 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
A
B
C
A
BCD
20Nm
6 mm

5. Settings
- Pull out the cover plug (A) and unscrew the retaining nut
(B). Pull out the front fork and put the bevelled washer (C)
and the bearing on the new fork.
- Mount the washers and bearings in the front fork at-
tachment as illustrated. Washer (C) is mounted with the
bevelled side towards the front fork. Washer (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 star-
ting to “wobble”.
- Mount the cover plug.
Mounting front fork
19 mm
B
C
A
D

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User manual
Etac Transit
74173I 2015-10-14
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
These symbols appear on labels and in the user manual.
Securing Do not lift the chair
by the armrests
Do not lift the chair
by the legrests
Risk of tipping:
Always have the anti-
tips down when in
motion
Pinch point hazard
After adjusting seat height, centre of balance, backrest
angle or backrest upholstery, the anti-tips function must
always be checked.
General warnings
The following should be taken into account in any use of the product.
Bright sunlight can
heat up parts of the
wheelchair and cause
burns
Do not lift the chair
by the legrests
Risk of tipping:
Always have the anti-
tips down when in
motion
Contents
User manual
Symbols and warnings .....................................................20
Transportation in vehicles.................................................21
Handling.................................................................... 22-23
Settings seat comfort
Backrest cover ..............................................................24
Seat cushion.................................................................24
Backrest upholstery.......................................................24
Backrest angle ..............................................................24
Footrests.......................................................................25
Calf/heel strap ..............................................................25
Armrests.......................................................................25
Driving technique, maneuvering.................................. 26-29
Maintenance & Fault-finding chart....................................30
Symbols and warnings