Etac Cross - Handling and Transport Procedures; Folding, Unfolding, and Lifting; Vehicle Transportation and Securing

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Do not hold the seat frame
tube while unfolding as there
is a risk of pinching your fin-
gers.
Before lifting, ensure that
the height adjustable
push handles are securely
fastened.
- Push down on one side of the
seat frame, using the whole
of the flat of the hand; see
illustration.
2 Handling/Transport
2:1 Folding
- If a bow handle and/or cross
brace is mounted they should be
removed.
- Flip up the footrests.
- Lift up the seat, see illustration.
2:2 Unfolding
2:3 Lifting the wheelchair
Wheelchair without lockable
legrests:
- Flip up the footrests and swing
the legrests in under the seat,
or remove them completely.
- Lift using the push handles
and the front part of the
frame by the legrest mounting
point.
Wheelchair with lockable legrests:
- Lift using the push handles
and legrests.
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.