Etac Next User manual

74731D 2015-03-16

User manual

Next and Next Comfort, English

Etac Supply Center

Box 203

SE-334 24 Anderstorp

Tel +46 371 58 73 00

Fax +46 371 58 73 90

www.etac.com

Explanation of symbols

Do not lift the chair

using the armrests.

Risk of tipping: Always have

the anti-tip stabilisers lowered

when manoeuvring.

Always ensure the

tyre pressure is correct.

When adjusting seat height, balance position or

backrest angle, operation of the anti-tip stabilisers

must be checked.

Next, Next Comfort

Contents Page

Handling 3-5

Sitting comfort 6-7

Transfer 8

Handling technique 9-10

Car transport 11

Troubleshooting table 12

1" = 6 kg/cm²/85psi

13/8" =3,5 kg/cm²/50psi

Unfolding Next

• Push one of the seat bars down

wards, placing your entire hand on

top of the seat.

• Do not hold the seat bar when

unfolding the chair, as there is a risk

of trapped ﬁngers.

• Unfold the footrests.

• Keep the button in the hub depres-

sed while ﬁtting/removing the wheel.

• When assembling, always check that

the wheel axle locks properly.

• The button should spring out to origi-

nal position.

Unfolding Next Comfort

•Push one of the seat bars down

wards, placing your entire hand on

top of the seat bar.

• Do not hold the seat bar when

unfolding the chair, as there is a risk

of trapped ﬁngers.

• Assemble seat, back pad and seat

cushion.

• Unfold the footrests.

”Click”

Fitting/removing wheel

Folding Next Comfort

• Remove seat cushion, back pad

and seat.

• Flip up the footrests.

• Lift the seat bar upwards.

Folding Next

•Remove/unsnap bow handle

and/or cross-brace, if applicable.

• Flip up the footrests.

• Lift the seat upwards.

Anti-tip stabilisers

The anti-tip stabilisers can be folded up.

Seat cushion Next Comfort

• Position the cushion at the front edge

of the seat.

Backrest cover Next

• Lay the backrest cover far enough

back on the seat for a fold to be

formed between backrest and seat.

• It is important to always place the

backrest cover in this way, as it af-

fects sitting comfort.

Seat cushion Next

• Place the cushion to the back of the

seat, so that the rounded corners

are between the backrest tubes.

• Trim the cushion to suit seat depth.

• Place the comfort wedge in the

pocket of the cover under the

cushion.

Backrest upholstery Next

• Loosen all backrest straps.

• Tighten the strap just below the

curve of the user's back.

• Adjust the other straps to allow space

for the bottom and follow the natural

curve of the back.

Back pad Next Comfort

• Loosen all back straps.

• Tighten the strap just below the curve

of the back.

• Adjust the other straps to allow space

for the bottom and follow the natural

curve of the back.

• The backrest angle may need to be

changed when adjusting the shape

of the backrest upholstery/back pad.

• Remove the back pad before adjusting

the backrest height (Next Comfort).

• If backrest angle or backrest height

is changed, backrest upholstery/

back pad may need to be adjusted.

Backrest angle and backrest height

Footrest

• Adjust the height so that the feet

are supported and the thighs rest

against the cushion.

• Adjust the footrest angle, so the

ankles are at a 90° angle.

• Undo the wing nut (A) on the leg

rest. Pull out the screw (B). Adjust

the height. Replace the screw and

nut. Tighten securely. Loosen screws

(C), adjust the angle. Tighten.

Calf/Heel straps

• Adjust the length so that the insteps

rest on the footrests.

Armrest

• The high position of the armrests

supports and relieves pressure on the

back better than a lower position.

• Undo the screw and nut.

• Move the side plate up or down to

the required height.

• Secure the side plate again.

Belt

• A positioning belt is available as an

accessory and is attached according to

enclosed assembly instruction.

Other settings Next/Next Comfort

Transferring to/from a wheelchair

Sideways

• Back the wheelchair up 5-10 cm

before stopping so that the castors

face forwards*.

• Position the wheelchair close to the

new seat.

• Lock the brakes.

• Remove the armrest/siderest

and legrest on the transfer side.

• Do not stand on the footrests, risk

of tipping!

*Castor facing forwards

From the front

• Back the wheelchair up 5-10 cm so

that the castors face forwards*.

• Position the wheelchair close to the

new seat.

• Lock the brakes and swivel the legrests

out or in under the seat.

• Do not stand on the footrests, risk of

tipping!

• Increase the support area of the

wheelchair by backing up 10 cm so

that the castors face forwards.

• Helper: Lock the brakes and ensure

that the anti-tip stabilisers are

lowered.

Lifting the wheelchair

• Ensure that the height-adjustable

push handles are properly tightened.

Kerbs

• Raise the anti-tip stabilisers.

• If you are unsure, ask for help.

• Up/Low kerb: Back up, take a strong

grip and lean your upper body over

your thighs.

• Down/Low kerb: Back up carefully

and lean your upper body over your

thighs.

Stairs

• Always ask for help.

• We always recommend using two ca-

rers 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).

• Raise the anti-tip stabilisers.

• Up/Down: The back of the wheel-

chair should always be turned

towards the stairs.

• Never use an escalator, even with a

helper.

Lower the anti-tip stabilisers again!

Going down a slope

• Lean your body backward to

correct the centre of gravity.

- Control your speed using the handrims, not the brakes!

- Always use as direct a route up or down as possible.

- If you are unsure, ask for help.

Next Comfort hub brake

If you need to stop on a slope and lock the brakes, it can feel as if the brake levers

have jammed when you try to unlock them again.

Uphill slope: Push the handrim forward as you release the brake.

Downhill slope: Brace your weight against the handrim as you release the

brake.

With a helper: Push the wheelchair gently forward or brace your weight

against it as the brakes are released.

Experienced

wheelchair user: “Rock” your upper body as the brakes are released.

Going up a slope

• Lean your body forward to correct

the centre of gravity.

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