Etac Transit lll User Manual

Transit lll

Manual English

74173H 2015- 01-21

Contents

Heading Page

1. General .................................................................................................................... 3

2. Handling/Transport ................................................................................................. 4-5

3. Product Description Transit ................................................................................... 6

4. Model Transit ........................................................................................................... 7

5. Options/Accessories ................................................................................................. 8-10

6. Settings Seat ............................................................................................ 11-12

7 Brake ......................................................................................... 12

8. Backrest....................................................................................... 13

9. Legrests ..................................................................................... 14-15

10. Armrests .................................................................................... 16

11. Driving technique/Manoeuvring................................................................................ 17-19

12. Assembly instructions Accessories ............................................................................ 20-21

13. Care and Maintenance/Fault-finding chart .............................................................. 22-23

14 Tests and Guarantees ................................................................................................. 24

15. Weights and Measurements/Standard models ........................................................... 25

.

2

1 General

The manual must be read thoroughly to avoid damage when handling and using the Transit chair.

is a warning triangle to indicate that special care should be taken.

(!) provides advice and tips worth considering

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.

Crash test

Etac’s wheelchairs are tested in accordance with ISO 7176-19 and 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
describe how testing should be carried out and how the test results are to be interpreted. Etac’s wheelchairs are crash
tested at the Technical Research Institute of Sweden. The test was carried out with normal settings on the wheelchairs
(see manual for the respective chair) 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: 35, 40, 45, 50 and 55 cm
Seat depth: 42 cm
Max. user weight: 135 kg
Seat height front: 51 cm
Seat height back: 49 cm
Backrest height: Standard 40 cm. Adjustable to 42.5, 45 or 47,5 cm.
Rear wheel: 16” x 2” pneumatic rear wheel, fixed axle

Transit is supplied with a lockable legrest by which the chair can be carried.
The height of the armrest is 26 cm from the seat.

Service life: The product is tested and fulfils the demands stated in EN 12183. The main product’s durability 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. Thereafter
the product must be decommissioned.

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

The tool kit contains: 5 Allen keys: d6, 5, 5, 4 and 3 mm
3 Ring spanners: 13, 10 and 8 mm
1 Socket spanner: 24/19 mm
1 Phillips screwdriver

3

2 Handling and Transportation

2:1 Folding

- Flip up the footrests

- Lift up the seat, see illustration

2:2 Unfolding

- Press down on one side of the
seat frame using the whole of
the hand, see illustration

2:3 Lifting the wheelchair

Wheelchair with lockable legrests:

- Lift using the push handles and
the legrests.

- If the chair is equipped with
height-adjustable push handles,
ensure that the knobs are
properly tightened.

Do not hold the seat frame
tube while unfolding as there

is a risk of fingers being
crushed

This is especially important if the
chair is to be lifted with the user
sitting in it. Etac also recommends
fixed push handles for everyday use on
stairs.

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.

4

2 Handling/Transportation

300mm

25°

25°

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
uses the 3-point belt that is fitted in
the vehicle.

2:7 Recommendations

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 facing
forwards in the vehicle as per this
manual, the user uses a separate
3-point belt that is secured in the
vehicle. This is the way in which the
wheelchair is tested and approved

It is important that the 3-point belt is
fitted correctly, as in the illustrations:

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 wheelchair
locations in vehicles that permit
transport with a wheelchair facing in
the 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 disabilities 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 25668 positioning belt shall
be used

- a correctly adjusted headrest shall
be used

- the backrest shall be level with or
above the user’s shoulders

- the parking brake shall be used

- the anti-tips shall be lowered

- backrest brace shall be used

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

- Options/accessories that can be
removed without tools, such as
trays, shall be removed and
secured/positioned so that they
do not fly around inside the
vehicle in the event of a collision.

- 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 before being used again.

be put through the wheels or
around the back tubes.

5

3 Product description Transit III

3

4

17

18

1

2

5

6

7

8

9

10

12

14

15

11

16

13

1 Brake handle drum brake/parking brake 10 Attachment tube footrest
2 Brake cable 11 Footrest:
3 Back tube 12 Knob footrest lock
4 Backrest upholstery 13 8” Allround castor
5 Armrest short 14 Front fork
6 Mudguard 15 Cross
7 Seat upholstery 16 Side frame
8 Locking mechanism lockable legrest 17 16” pneumatic rear wheel
9 Angled legrest 18 Armrest attachment

6

4 Model Transit III

Standard model

Seat height

Front seat height set at 51 cm
Rear seat height set at 49 cm
Front fork with steel axle
8” x 2” castor wheel
7” x 2” castor wheel
solid or pneumatic options are available

Seat upholstery fixed

16” x 2” or 12” x 2” rear wheel with drum brake/parking brake

Pneumatic or solid
Fixed axle

Camber angle 0°

Backrest adjustable in height, angle and shape

Backrest height adjustable to 40, 42.5, 45 and 47,5 cm.
Backrest angle adjustable between -6°-+6° in fixed positions. Assembled at 0°
Backrest upholstery fixed

Fixed push handles or rear-positioned height adjustable

Legrests removable, can be swung to the side/lockable

Legrests wide/lockable, black

Footrests flip-up, foldable, adjustable in height and angle.

Tilter integrated in the frame.

Armrest height-adjustable 25 cm long, solid flat, black

7

5 Options/Accessories

Backrest upholstery adjustable

Armrest height-adjustable 38 cm long, solid flat, 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

Widening kit to extend the armrests 10 mm on each side

Tray transparent, fits onto long armrest

Hemi tray, width up to 50 cm, Can be supplemented with an anti-slip device

Hard seat height 2 cm lower than cloth upholstery. Easy to take off when folding.

Seat cushion dark grey plush and black velour, 56 cm, cut according to seat depth set, washable

Positioning belt two pieces, with fixing points on the wheelchair frame

Legrest lockable, narrow angle or short with narrow angle

Angle adjustable legrest model 1 with calf support adjustable in height, depth, angle and sideways

Amputee legrest settable in height, length, angle and sideways.

Can be combined with amputee weights.

Settable= Adjusted using tools.
Adjustable= Adjusted without tools

8

5 Options/Accessories

Footrests with short attachment tube to be combined with short narrow legrest

Heel straps black nylon, adjustable length

Extended footrest fits onto the existing footrest, from seat width 40-55 cm

One-piece footrest foldable, adjustable in height and angle

Calf strap detachable, black nylon, adjustable in length

Padding for calf strap

Push handles vertically adjustable, detachable

User brake

Anti-tips can be folded up, fixed length

Anti-tips telescopic, foldable, adjustable height, length and angle

Cane holder two parts, one of which is an elasticated section which is fastened around the cane.

Transport attachment

Tool kit

Bags

9

5 Options/Accessories

Rain cape Proof Information is available at www.etacbutiken.se

Weather protector Proof Information is available at www.etacbutiken.se

Leg warmer Proof Information is available at www.etacbutiken.se

Gloves Information is available at www.etacbutiken.se

Bags Case Logic Information is available at www.etacbutiken.se

10

6 Settings seat

6:1 Front seat height

The front seat height is 51 cm.
The rear seat height is 49 cm.
Front wheel 8” allround
Front fork with steel axle

Rear wheel 16” pneumatic

6:2 Adjusting the height of the front fork attachment

The height of the front fork can
be adjusted 4 cm up or down by
loosening 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.

6:3 Changing front fork

Unscrew the protective stopper 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). It is important
to ensure that the washers in the
attachment (under the retaining nut)
are placed in the right order, with the
spring washer (B) on top.

Tools: 6 mm Allen key
(a spirit level might be

useful).

Risk of tipping: Always

check the setting of the the
anti-tips.

(!) Also adjust the angle of the

front fork attachment, see
point 6:4.

Tighten the retaining nut until it
cannot be turned any more. Then
loosen it

½-1 turn. The spring washer then has
the correct tension. It reduces the risk
of the castor starting to ”wobble”.

Tools: 19 mm box spanner
and Phillips screwdriver

C

A

B

20Nm

B

A

6:4 Setting the angle of the front fork attachment

The correct angle setting is important
for the wheelchair’s manoeuvrability.

- Loosen the lower attachment
screw (A) about 2 turns so that
the tag (C) moves freely inside
the shaft. Insert the Allen key in
the hole (B) and turn until the
attachment is perpendicular 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 if necessary)

(!) Keep your eye on
something vertical,
e.g. a door frame or table leg
while setting the angle.

D

B

A

20Nm

C

11

6:5 Seat depth, adjustable seat upholstery

6 Settings seat

The seat depth can be adjusted 0-6 cm
by lifting the front
seat upholstery and sliding it
backwards or forwards.

36 - 42 cm (measured from backrest).

7:1 Drum brake

To operate the drum brake pull brake
handle upwards (see picture).

(!) Adjustable backrest upholstery.
Functional seat depth
42-48 cm is dependent on
the backrest upholstery’s
adjustment, see point 8:4.

7 Brake settings

36-42 cm

7:2 Parking brake

To operate the parking brake pull
brake handle upwards (see picture).
Hold the handle in braked position

7:3 Adjusting the brakes

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 is recommended when the
brake is not functioning satisfactorily.

and press button (A) down. The chair
is now braked. Pull the handle up­wards to release the parking brake.

A

Tools: 8 mm spanner

B

A

12

-6

8:1 Backrest angle

8 Backrest settings

The angle can be set in the fixed

Tools: 10 mm ring spanner
positions -6°, -3°, 0°, +3° and +6°.
Loosen nut (A), remove the screw and
set at required angle, retighten the nut.

8:2 Backrest height

The backrest is adjustable to a height
of 40, 42.5, 45 and 47,5 cm. Undo

Tools: 3 mm Allen key,

8 mm ring spanner.
the screws (A). Pull the backrest
upholstery upwards. Unscrew the nuts
(B) and adjust to the desired height.
Make sure that both sides have the
same height.

8:3 Backrest height for vertically adjustable push handles (option)

+6°

-6°

A

0

6

-3

3

A

B

The backrest is adjustable to a height
of 40, 42.5 and 45 cm.
Undo the screws (A). Remove the
push handle attachment.
Unscrew the screws (B) and adjust
to the desired height. Make sure that
both sides have the same height.

8:4 Backrest upholstery (option)

The form of the backrest upholstery is
individually adjustable by means of five
Velcro straps and the backrest cover.

- Give the backrest cover ample
space between the seat and
backrest, allowing the user to ”sit
in” against the backrest.

- Loosen all straps and ensure that
the user is sitting as far back in
the seat as possible.

- Tighten the straps in such a way
that they follow the contours of

Tools: 3 mm, 5 mm

Allen key, 8 mm

ring spanner

A

B

the user’s back and give plenty of

support to the lumbar region.

Risk of tipping: Always

check the position of the

anti-tips when adjusting

the backrest upholstery.

(!) 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.

13

9:1 Lockable legrests

Transit is supplied with lockable
legrests as standard. They are remov­able and can be swung to the side or
under the seat. To remove the legrests
press down on the red button (A) and
lift. To fasten the legrests press down
on the red button (B) as shown in the
illustration, put the legrest into place
and release the button. The legrest is
now locked, see picture (A).

9:2 Height of the footrests

9 Settings footrests

Never stand on the footrests

as the chair may tip!

AB

Transit is supplied with divided,
flip-up footrests that are adjustable in
height, angle and depth.

Height Loosen the locking handle (A)
on the legrest fully. Set the height.
Replace the screw and handle. Tighten
securely. Max. length: 51 cm. Min.
length: 33 cm.

9:3 Angle and depth of the footrests

The footrests can also be adjusted in
angle and depth.

Angle Loosen the screws (A) slightly.
Adjust to the required position and
tighten again.

Tools: 5 mm Allen key.

(!) -To make the footrests

higher than standard there

are also short/narrow legrests

with footrests with 8 cm

shorter attachment tubes.

- To make the footrests lower

than standard there are

footrests with 10 cm longer

attachment tubes.

For outdoor use the footrests

should be 4-5 cm above

ground level. Never stand on

the footrests as the chair may

tip!

Depth The sides of the footrests

have different lengths. By changing

the left side for the right they will

extend further forwards.

(!) If the depth is altered,

the angle must also be adjusted.

A

A

14

9 Settings footrests

9:4 Continuously angle-adjustable legrest (option)

With or without plush covered
calf support which is adjustable in
height, depth and angle. The calf
support can also be mounted as
a knee support.

(!) See supplied assembly
instructions for
mounting the calf support.

Never stand on the
footrests as the chair may
tip! When lifting a
wheelchair, remove the
legrests and lift using the
frame (lower or upper
tubes).

15

10:1 Armrests, height adjustment

10 Settings armrests

The lock lug is used both to set the
height of the armrest and secure the
side guard:

- Loosen the screw that fastens
the lock lug.

- Slide the side guard up or down
to the desired height.

- Refasten the lug on
the side guard.

Tools: 3 mm Allen key.

Never use the armrests to
lift the wheelchair.

The detachable armrest comes in two

versions, with short or long armrest

guard. The armrest attachment can

be fitted in 2 different heights. In

position 1 the height of the armrest is

adjustable between 19 and 26 cm, and

in position 2 (standard) between 24

and 31 cm, with 1 cm intervals.

If necessary the right armrest can be

fitted on the left side and vice-versa.

Tools: 5 mm Allen key.

1
2

16

11 Driving technique, manoeuvring

11:1 General

Parking: Increase the overall support
base of the wheelchair by reversing
for about 10 cm, thereby ensuring the
castor wheels swing forwards.

If the user is left alone in the
wheelchair, ensure that the brakes are
applied and that the anti-tip is swung
down.

11:2 Driving technique, kerbs and raised thresholds: up

If the chair is equipped with

height-adjustable push

handles, ensure that the

knobs are properly tightened.

This is especially important if

the chair is to be lifted with

the user sitting in it. Etac also

recommends fixed push

handles for everyday use on

stairs.

Care giver, driving up forwards:

- If anti-tips are used, turn
them upwards.

- Tilt the wheelchair, with help
from the tilter, so that the
castor wheels come up onto
the pavement.

- Lift by the push handles to
help the rear wheels up.

Care giver, driving up backwards:

- Reverse the wheelchair up to
the kerb/threshold.

11:3 Driving technique, kerb: down

Care giver, driving down forwards:

- If anti-tips are used, fold
them upwards.

- Tilt the wheelchair, if necessary
with the help of the tilter, so
that the castor wheels are in the
air.

- Drive carefully down the kerb,
and set down the castor wheels
on the ground.

- Tilt the wheelchair, if necessary

with the help of the tilter, so

that the castor wheels are in the

air.

- Pull the wheelchair up and

backwards ensuring that the

castor wheels are over the edge

before setting down the

wheelchair on all 4 wheels.

- If anti-tips are used, fold

them downwards.

- Reverse carefully down the

kerb, and continue backwards

on the rear wheels until the

castor wheels have cleared the

obstacle.

- Set down the wheelchair once

again on all four wheels.

- If anti-tips are used, fold

them downwards.

Care giver, driving down backwards:

- Reverse the wheelchair up to
the edge of the kerb.

17

11 Driving technique, manoeuvring

11:4 Driving technique, stairs: Up

We always recommend using
two carers for this transfer.
One who walks behind and
holds on to the push handle
and one who walks in front
and holds on to the frame (or
in the legrests if these are
lockable).

With care giver, backwards:

- If anti-tips are used, fold
them upwards.

- Reverse the wheelchair to the
first step.

- Tilt the chair onto the rear
wheels, using the tilter.

- Pull the wheelchair slowly
upwards, one step at a time,

keeping it balanced on

the rear wheels at all times.

- When the last step has been

cleared, continue backwards

so that the castor wheels are

over the ground before

setting down the wheelchair

on all four wheels.

- If anti-tips are used, fold them

downwards.

(!) While lifting the care givers

should remember to use the

power of their legs and keep

their backs as straight as

possible

11:5 Driving technique, stairs: down

We always recommend using
two carers for this transfer.
One who walks behind and
holds on to the push handle
and one who walks in front
and holds on to the frame (or
in the legrests if these are
lockable).

With care giver, forwards:

- If anti-tips are used, fold
them upwards.

- Drive forwards to the first step
and tilt the wheelchair back
onto the rear wheels, using
the tilter.

- Descend carefully one step
at a time, keeping the

wheelchair balanced on

its rear wheels at all times.

- After the last step, set

down the wheelchair on all four

wheels.

- If anti-tips are used, fold

them downwards.

(!) While lifting the care givers

should remember to use the

power of their legs and keep

their backs as straight as

possible.

18

11 Driving technique, manoeuvring

11:6 Manoeuvring, transferring into/out of the wheelchair

The technique for transferring a
user should be practised with trained
personnel. All that is provided here is
some important advice to consider in
conjunction with transferring a user
into or out of the wheelchair.

With or without a care giver, sideways.

Before transferring:

- Increase the overall support

base of the wheelchair by
reversing for about 10 cm,
thereby ensuring the castor

wheels swing forwards.
The wheelchair should be
positioned as close to the place
where the transfer is going to
take place as possible.

- Lock the brakes, remove or
swing up armrest/sideguard
and legrest on the side where
the transfer is to take place.

With or without a care giver, from the
front.

Before transferring:

- Increase the overall support
base of the wheelchair by
reversing for about 10 cm,
thereby ensuring the castor
wheels swing forwards.

The wheelchair should be
positioned close to where
the transfer is to take place.

- Apply the brakes, remove the

armrest/side guard and swing
the legrest in under the seat
one the side you intend to
move across.

Never stand on the footrests
as you may tip the chair!

(!) While lifting the care givers
should remember to use the
power of their legs and keep
their backs as straight as
possible.

19

12 Assembly instructions accessories

12:1 Padded cover, armrest

The detachable armrest can either be
supplemented with, or ordered com­plete with, a padded or gel cover.
They are manufactured in dark grey
plush, or alternatively black Dartex,
and they are washable.

12:2 Tray

The tray is transparente, with a recess
to fit round the body. It is mounted
on long armrests using Velcro straps.
The height is adjusted along with the
armrests.

12:3 Positioning belt

The positioning belt is in two parts, is
adjustable in length and has a snap­lock. It can be mounted either on the
backrest joint (A) or in the holes just
in front of the backrest joint (B), above
the wheel mounts. Assembly instruc­tions are supplied with the belt.

(!) The padded cover makes
the armrest 1.5 -2 cm higher.

(!) Fitted only with long
armrests

The belt is to be used solely for
positioning in the wheelchair.
It must not be used as a
substitute for a safety belt in
a car.

(!) Ensure that the user does
not slide forwards in the seat
as this can lead to the belt
impairing the supply of blood
to the hip/waist area.

12:4 Heel strap

The heel strap is mounted on foldable
footrests. It can be adjusted length­wise. Hole instructions for fitting
the screw are on the bottom of the
footrest. Front or back ”corner” can
be used. Make the hole by drilling
(6 mm). Assembly instructions are
supplied with the heel strap. Cannot
be used in combination with extended
footrest.

We recommend the front
position (B).

Tools: 10 mm spanner.

(!) Adjust the length so that
the foot is placed in the centre
of the footrest and does not
come into contact with
the castor wheels:

20

A

B

12 Assembly instructions accessories

12:5 Calf strap

The calf strap is in two parts and can
be separated when the legrests are
swung out to the sides. The length
can be adjusted. It can be mounted at
any height with self-adhesive Velcro
around the legrests. Assembly instruc­tions are supplied with the calf strap.

12:6 Cane holder, mounting

(!) Adjust the length so that the
foot is placed in the centre of the
footrest and does not come into
contact with the castor wheels:

Separate the calf strap (and flip
up the footrests) before
transferring the user into/out
of the wheelchair from the front.

- Mount the holder on the back
of the tilter using the screw (A)
and nut (B) supplied.

- Thread the elastic strap
”double” around the cane to
make a loop.
The ferrule of the cane might
have to be removed to allow the
elastic band to be attached.

12:7 User brake

Release the air from the rear wheel.
Undo the screw on the armrest attach­ment (A).
Fit the brake handle’s axle in the side
frame (B). Secure with a retaining
ring. Use screw (A) to fix the plate
(C) against the armrest attachment.
Reinflate the rear wheel.

12:8 Anti-tip

- Place the cane in the holder

and stretch the elastic loop over
the push handle.

Tools: 4 mm Allen key and
10 mm spanner.

B

A

B

A

C

Folding up:

Move the ”plastic casing” (A) down­wards. Then lift the anti-tip upwards
in a perpendicular position until a
clear ”click” is heard.

Folding down:

Press the anti-tip downwards so a
clear ”click” is heard.

Telescopic anti-tips can also be
adjusted length-wise by pressing in the
snap-lock.

Ensure that the ant-tip is in
locked position.

”click”

A

3-7 cm

21

13 Care and maintenance

Upholstery

The upholstery is made of two-ply polyester.
The seat upholstery is fastened lengthways to the seat frame and can easily be removed from the frame by unscrewing the
end caps.
The back upholstery is removed by unscrewing the socket head cap screws on the rear of the backrest tubes (one per side)
and loosening the push handle attachment with the vertically adjustable push handle.
Fold the chair and then pull the upholstery upwards.

Wash according to the washing instructions on the product.

Rear wheel/castor, front fork attachment

Wheel axles: Clean the wheel axles from hair and dirt as necessary.
Ball bearings: Require no maintenance.

Brakes

Heavy dirt can have a negative effect on the brake mechanism. Check the functioning of the brakes once a month. If ad­justments are required, see point 7:3.

Washing the frame

It is important to keep the wheelchair clean, both for your own comfort and the longevity of the chair. It is equipped with a
drainage hole which ensures that it is easy to wash and dry.
Clean the frame with a non-abrasive cleaning agent with a pH level between 5 and 9, or with a 70% disinfectant solution.
Rinse and dry.

Touch-up paint

Touch-up paint is available for minor scratches and chips in all Transit frame colours.

Miscellaneous

If there is a fault in your wheelchair you should contact your dealer or Technical Aids Centre. Defective wheelchairs should
not be used. If your chair needs reconditioning or repair, only original parts from Etac or components with equal quality, as
specified in Transit diagrams, should be used. Etac will not be held responsible for damage or injury caused by use of non­original parts.

(!) When necessary lubricate moving parts/joints with bicycle oil or similar.

22

13 Care and maintenance

Fault-finding chart

Problem* Solution

The wheelchair pulls to the side - Inflate the tyres

- Adjust the front fork attachments’ angular setting

- Check that the front fork attachments are mounted at the same height.

- The user is distributing weight unevenly

The wheelchair feels ”heavy” to - Inflate the tyres
manoeuvre - Clean the castor axles from hair and dirt.

The wheelchair feels ”heavy” to turn - Inflate the tyres

- Check that the front forks are not too tight.

- Adjust the front fork attachment’s angular setting

- Clean the castor axles from hair and dirt

Brakes not effective - Adjust the brakes

The castor wheels ”wobble” - The front forks are not tight enough

- Check that the front fork attachments are mounted at the same height.

- Adjust the front fork attachment’s angular setting

The wheelchair is hard to fold/unfold - The upholstery is too tight

- Clean and lubricate the cross-brace under the seat.

The wheelchair feels ”awkward” - Inflate the tyres

- Check that screws and controls are properly tightened

(!) When necessary, lubricate moving parts/joints with bicycle oil or similar.

23

14 Tests and guarantees

Transit is tested and approved for use indoors and outside and is CE marked.

Max. user weight is 135 kg.

The Swedish Institute of carries out both functional and technical tests.
Assistive Technology Testing methods conform to ISO standard 7176.

CE marking: The product has passed all tests and met all criteria set by

European standards for specific product groups.

A proof that the product meets national and EU MDD
(Medical Device Directive) requirements.

Gives customers the chance to choose the right product by comparing
test data.

Guarantee: 5 year guarantee against material and manufacturing defects.

For terms and conditions, see www.etac.com

Special adaptations: comprise everything that falls outside the instructions and settings in

this Manual. Wheelchairs specially adapted by customers are not eligible
for Etac’s CE marking.

Etac’s guarantee no longer applies. If in doubt about adaptations,
consult Etac.

24

15 Weights and dimensions, standard models

Transit III

Type of

chair

35 cm 13140301- 42 cm 51 cm 49 cm 40-47,5 cm

40 cm

45 cm 13140309- 42 cm 51 cm 49 cm 60 cm 25 cm 17.0 kg

50 cm

55 cm

Art. no. Seat

depth

from

backrest

13140305-

13140311-

13140317-

42 cm 51 cm 49 cm 55 cm 25 cm 16.9 kg

42 cm

42 cm

Seat height

front,
without
cushion

51 cm

51 cm

Seat height

rear,
without
cushion

49 cm

49 cm

Backrest

height

40-47,5 cm

40-47,5 cm

40-47,5 cm

40-47,5 cm

Total width Transport

width

50 cm 25 cm 16.8 kg

65 cm

70 cm

25 cm

25 cm

Weight

17.1 kg

17.2 kg

Choice of frame colours: 30=blue structure, 34=plum structure

Dimensions and weights given are for a chair with 16” rear wheels, 200x50 solid castor wheels. Dimensional tolerance ± 1 cm

Seat height back 49 cm

Seat height front 51 cm

25

Etac Sverige AB
Box 203
334 24 Anderstorp
Sweden

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.etac.se

Etac GmbH
Bahnhofstraße 131,
45770 Marl,
Germany

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.etac.de

Etac AB (export)
Box 203
334 24 Anderstorp
Sweden

Etac AS
Pb 249,
1501 Moss,
Norway

Etac A/S
Egeskovvej 12
8700 Horsens
Denmark

Snug Seat, Inc.
12801 E. Independence Boulevard
P.O. Box 1739
Matthews, NC 28106, USA

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.etac.com

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.etac.no

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.etac.dk

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.etac.com

Etac Supply Center AB
Långgatan 12
SE-334 24 Anderstorp

Etac Holland BV
Fluorietweg 16a,
1812RR Alkmaar,
Nederland

Etac UK Limited
29 Murrell Green Business Park
London Road, Hook, Hampshire
RG27 9GR, United Kingdom

R82 UK Limited.
Unit D4A, Coombswood Business
Park East
Coombswood Way, Halesowen
West Midlands B62 8BH
United Kingdom

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.etac.com

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.etac.com

Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
[e-mail]
www.etac.com

7 320450 080234

74173