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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 ad-
justments 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 non-
original parts.
(!) When necessary lubricate moving parts/joints with bicycle oil or similar.
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