Etac Cross 5
Manual english
75190T 18-01-09
Etac Cross 5
Etac Cross 5 XL
Etac Cross 5 Active
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Contents
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
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
5. Settings (cont.)
Seat angle .........................................................................31
Seat depth ........................................................................31
Seat comfort .....................................................................31
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1. General
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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.
Explanation for list of points
Applies to model
Standard for this model
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 accessories are available: Various types of back support and leg support,
fixing points for transport in mobility service buses, antitips,
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
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 dimensions 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.
Socket spanner
8, 10, 13, 24 mm
Socket wrench
19 mm
Screw driver
PH1
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2. Description
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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
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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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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 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.
Front 34-56.5 cm
Seat height
Rear 34-53 cm
Seat height rear
Seat angle
Castor wheel
Front fork
Rear wheel
Handrims
Camber angle
Seat
Seat height front
Max forward angle: 2 cm lower front than back (3°)
Max backward angle: 6 cm higher front than back (9°)
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
Extra short (two alternative wheel height positions)
Short (three alternative wheel height positions)
Medium (three alternative wheel height positions)
Long
20”
22”
24”
24” Carbon (not in combination with drum brakes)
26”
Aluminium
Stainless steel
Plastic coated
Cellular rubber (not in combination with drum brakes)
Titanium (not in combination with drum brakes)
2°
0°
Black fabric
hard seat
ECS: A fixed seat/back support system with anatomically
shaped cushions, detachable
Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
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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3. The chair’s possibilities
Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
Seat depth
Back support
mod. 2
Seat depth back
support mod. 2
Back support
upholstery
Back support
cover
Seat depth
Short frame 36-42 cm (triangular 36-49 cm)
Long frame 42-48 cm (triangular 42-55 cm)
Height 30-45 cm
Angle -5° - +15°
Short frame 36-42 cm. Long frame 42-48 cm.
Functional: Short frame 42-48 cm. Long frame 48-54
cm.
Adjustable upholstery
ECS
Standard
Widened
Standard
Comfort
Tidy, water-repellent, wipeable
Push handles/
Bow handle
Fixed
push handles
Fixed back support with fixed
push handles,
2B
Leg supports,
detachable
swing-away
Height adjustable at
intervals of 2 cm.
Detachable.
Right/left fits back support 3A
Height, low back 35-40
Height, high back 42,5-47.5
Angle -5° - +15°
Normal knee angle
Narrow angle (only together with 5” castor)
Narrow angle, short
Push handles
Bow handle
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Leg supports
+ 6 cm
lockable,
Leg supports
Angle
adjustable
Leg supports
other
3. The chair’s possibilities
Normal knee angle
Narrow angle
Narrow angle, short
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 support.
Plaster leg support
Amputee leg support
Amputee weight
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Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
Arm support
Foot support
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 foot support
One-piece foot support complete for 35-37,5
seat width, adjustable in angle, settable height
and depth
Low widened
Front fork
attachment
Brakes
Standard
widened 6 cm
Angled handle
Extended handle
Single hand brake (standard or angled handle)
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Drum brake
3. The chair’s possibilities
Brake handle 75 mm grip
Brake handle 100 mm grip
Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
Single hand
drive
Frame colour
Frame active
01 = Black 92 = White 93 = Dark blue
For right or left side. Telescoping axle, easy to
remove when folding. (Not in combination with
drum brakes)
Without anti-tip attachment.
Colour: black 01, white 92
4. Accessories
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.
Arm support
height-adjustable 25 cm long, solid top, black
Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
Arm support
Arm support cover
Arm support cushion Hemi
Arm support Locking Kit
Arm support foldable
Side guard
Mudguard
height-adjustable 38 cm long, solid top, black
detachable, 25 or 38 cm long padded or gel, dark grey
plush or black Dartex
swing-away for mounting on long arm supports
A locked arm support is not detachable but its height can
be adjusted freely.
height adjustable or fixed height (not with telescopic antitips. Use anti-tips for Etac Cross 5 Active)
black
right and left
Thigh support
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4. Accessories
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Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
Thigh support
Widening kit
Tray
Hemi tray
Anti-slip device
Tray Hemi/Communication
Seat extension
With soft cushion
to extend handrims, brake and arm supports 5 mm on
each side
transparent, fits onto long arm support
transparent, width 35-50 cm. Can be fitted onto short or
long arm supports.
for the Hemi tray
tip up right/left
To be used together with triangular back
Seat cushion
Seat cushion Tidy
Comfort wedge
Cover for calf support
Calf strap
Padding
Calf support
dark grey plush and black velour, 56 cm, cut according to
seat depth set, washable
water-repellent, wipeable
for the cushion, evens out the front part of the seat
on angle adjustable leg support model 3, black Dartex
detachable, black nylon, adjustable in length
for calf strap
Plush. To be mounted/adjusted with velcro
Heel straps
Foot support, padding
black nylon, adjustable length
For foot support with depth 13 cm
For solid, angle adjustable foot support
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4. Accessories
Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
Extended foot support
Positioning belt
Seat belt
Head support
Head support attachment
Head support attachment
fits onto the existing foot support, from seat width 4055 cm
two pieces, with snap-lock, fixing points on the wheelchair frame
with snap lock
Adjustable in height, depth and angle.
With side support. Adjustable in height, depth and
angle. Hygiene cover
Cross back 3A, mod 4
To be mounted on bow handle
Cross brace
Cross brace
Back wedge
Back wedge
Side cushion
Side stop
Trunk support
Cross back 3A. With snap lock
Cross back 2. With snap lock
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.
length 15 and 30 cm, attached with Velcro
Provides gentle lateral support. Used when the trunk
support is too stabilising. (Combined with arm support
and, if necessary, side stop)
Straight or angled. Combined with wedge or side support cushion.
Creates a more distinct stop and holds the wedge or
side support cushion in place.
Settable in height, depth and width. Detachable
Trunk support
Trunk support
Swing-aside and detachable. Settable in height, depth
and width
Cross back 3A, PUR or Dartex
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4. Accessories
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Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
Trunk support
Anti-tips
Anti-tips
Cane holder
Drip stand
Spoke guard
Cross back 3A, swing-aside, medium or large cushion
telescopic, foldable, settable height, adjustable length
and angle (not with foldable arm supports)
For Etac Cross 5 Active
two parts, one of which is an elasticated section that is
fastened around the cane
Bracket and stand
with grey or yellow print
Tetra quickrelease adapter
Tool kit
Bags
Gloves
for persons with reduced hand function
Information is available at www.etac.com
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5. Settings
Front seat height
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.
Adjusting the front seat height by using the front fork attachment
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
A
B
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 changing the position of the castor wheel
See also section ”Front seat height table”.
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
6 mm
20Nm
5 mm
± 1,5 cm
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5. Settings
Adjusting the front seat height by changing the castor wheel/front fork
See sections “Adjusting the front seat height by
changing the position of the castor wheel” and
”Front seat height table”.
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Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
Front seat height table
G
F
E
D
C
B
A
6 5 4 3 2 1
Rear wheel
pos.
G
attachment
Low front fork
Castor
wheel
4”*
5 mm 19 mm
1
2
3
Castor wheel position (cm)
Front fork extra short Front fork short Front fork medium Front fork long
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
- 34-38
35,5-
39,5
- - - - - - - - -
5”***
- - - 36-40
37,5-
39-43 - - - - - -
41,5
A-F
attachment
Low front fork
6½”
5”***
A-F
6”
6½”
A-E
Standard/Widened front fork attachment
A-C
* 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.
7”
8”**
- - - - - 41-45 - - - - - -
- - -
- - - - 40-44
- - - - 41-45
- - - - - - -
- - - - - - - 48-51 49-52 -
37,5-
41,5
39-43
40,5-
44,5
41,5-
45,5
42,5-
46,5
43-46 45-48 46-49 - - -
45-47 46-49 47-50 - - -
46-48 47-49 48-51
47,5-
49,5
48,5-
51,5
50,5-
51,5-
52,5
53,5
- - 53-56
52,5-
54,5
52,5-
55,5
53,5-
56,5
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Mounting front fork
5. Settings
Cross 5
Cross 5 XL
- Pull out the cover plug (A) and unscrew the retain-
ing 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
attachment 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 starting to “wobble”.
- Mount the cover plug.
Setting the angle of the front fork attachment
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.
A
B
D
19 mm
C
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.
Insert the Allen key in the hole (B) and turn until the
attachment is 90° to the floor. Always start from a
6 mm
B
C
20Nm
A
Keep your eye on something vertical, e.g. a door
frame or table leg, while setting the angle.
D
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5. Settings
Rear seat height
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.
Adjusting rear seat height by changing rear wheel position or rear wheel size
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Cross 5 XL
1. Remove the rear wheel.
2. Unscrew the nut.
3. Reassemble in desired position (see table in section
”Rear seat height table”).
1
2
24 mm
Risk of tipping: Always check the setting of the
the anti-tips.
4
20 Nm
3
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