Table of contents Introduction Acceptance Assembly Specifications / Utilisation Safety instructions Statutory regulations Overview Driving behavior Brakes Brake release lever Preparing the wheelchair for operation Pre-operation checks Pre-selection of final speed Control box The LCD display Positioning and removal of control box Keyboard Adjustment options Securing with the LCD combination lock...
INTRODUCTION ACCEPTANCE SPECIFICATIONS/ UTILISATION The MEYRA Electronic Wheelchair All MEYRA products are checked for SPRINT GT, model 2.593, fulfills the faults in the factory and packed in spe- The electronic wheelchair is suitable for wish for mobility and more independ- cial boxes.
STATUTORY REGULA- OVERVIEW TIONS SPRINT GT, model 2.593 Overview of control box Observe the applicable laws and traffic The model shown in Fig. 1 and 1a is the Fig. 2 and 2b show the control box regulations when driving on roads and standard version.
DRIVING BEHAVIOR Drive especially carefully during your Braking the wheelchair If drive mode is switched off (brake re- lease lever in the "push" position) the first journey!! The wheelchair stops when you let go of wheelchair cannot be operated and the joystick.
BRAKES BRAKE RELEASE LEVER PREPARING THE WHEELCHAIR FOR The brakes are one of the most impor- Locking the brake OPERATION tant safety features of a wheelchair. Push the brake release lever (11) for- The SPRINT GT model 2.593 is Follow the instructions below in the stat- ward as far as it will go, (Fig.
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4. Insert drive key 5. Switch on control box Insert the drive key [28] in the drive Press the ON/OFF key [34] on the key socket (Fig. 38). The control box key field of the control panel (Fig. 7). is deactivated when the drive key is –...
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS A self-test (approx. 2 sec.) occurs imme- LCD control box Battery symbols and meaning diately after the control box has been of LCD indications After the control box has been switched switched on (press the ON/OFF key). on (press the ON/OFF key), the battery The warning indication [29] (Fig.
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS PRE-SELECTION OF FINAL Have you selected an appro- 2. Situation: SPEED priate maximum final speed? Crossing a road junction. Necessary setting: high maximum Risk of accident by the selection of an The pre-selectable top speed can be set speed inappropriate maximum final speed set- with the...
PRE-OPERATION CONTROL BOX CHECKS THE LCD DISPLAY Top-speed indication on LCD (liquid crystal display [39]) control box (Fig. 11) Warning indication (Fig. 9): The pre-selected top speed is stored when the control box is switched off (by Function Symbol pressing the ON/OFF key [34] (Fig. 11) and used as the default value when the next switch-on occurs.
CONTROL BOX The control box with LCD display (Fig. Braking to a standstill POSITIONING AND REMOVAL 11), necessary for wheelchairs with ad- OF CONTROL BOX Controlled braking: justments or special control options, in- Longitudinal adjustment: cludes a 'daily kilometre counter', a Slacken the adjusting screw (A, Fig.
CONTROL BOX KEYBOARD Arrangement of pressing Note of wheelchair switch-off points – Always switch off the wheelchair by The pressing points for activating the pressing the ON/OFF key. – The driven kilometres will otherwise not functions of the and the be stored in the case of the LCD con- ON/OFF keys are directly below the trol box.
CONTROL BOX ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS The speed indication appears on the Remark: Attention: LCD display after the control box has An error code will appear on the func- For safety reasons, the adjustments been switched on. tion display in the event of a wheelchair must be made when the wheelchair malfunction (see 'Fault correction' part of is stationary!
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CONTROL BOX ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS 3. Backrest adjustment (code 25, code 567) – Joystick to the right, backrest swivels to the rear (45° max.). – Joystick to the left, backrest swivels to the upright position. MODE 4. Seat tilt adjustment (code 118), no sitting-up aid! –...
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CONTROL BOX ADJUSTMENT OPTIONS 8. Automatic switch-off The wheelchair switches off automatical- Example: switch-off time ly after a pre-selected switch-off time "A" when no command has been en- A 12 12 minutes A 30 30 minutes tered with the control box during this infinite, time.
CONTROL BOX SECURING WITH THE LCD Deactivation of combination COMBINATION LOCK lock – Securing against unauthorised use. – The wheelchair is ready to drive and secured. – The LCD display shows – Programming with the personal the speed indication. number combination of the respec- tive user.
CONTROL BOX LCD BACKLIGHTING CONTROL FOR ACCOMPANY- SWIVELLING CONTROL BOX, ING PERSON, CODE 851 CODE 836 An LCD backlighting is available for better readability of the LCD display. (relocatable control box) The control box [13] can be folded away to the back, (Fig. 13). The control box is secured to the push Remark: bar with a control box mounting bracket...
LEGRESTS Attention: Turning the legrests to the side Taking off the legrests The legrests are adjustable and de- Benefits: Benefits: tachable parts and are not suitable – Easy transfer into and out of the – Easy transfer into and out of the as a means of lifting up or carrying wheelchair.
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Adjusting the length of the Mechanically height-adjust- Electrically height-adjustable legrests able legrests, code 91 legrest, code 86 The legrests can be adjusted via a tele- (Fig.20) (Fig.22) scopic tube. Attention: Attention: Benefits: Do not reach into the adjustment Do not reach into the adjustment –...
ARMRESTS SEAT UNIT The armrests (3) generally have padded The seat unit can be swivelled down for Mounting the armrests armrests. They are lockable and detach- maintenance and repair work (Fig. 27). – Switch off the wheelchair and move able, as well as adjustable in height, the brake release lever to the "drive"...
BACKREST PUSH MODE Adjustment of seat width The backrest can be inclined and re- The SPRINT GT can also be switched to moved. push mode. – Switch off the wheelchair and move The electronic wheelchair has a consid- the brake release lever to the "drive" Removing the back erably higher weight than conventional position.
• An unroadworthy wheelchair should only be loaded by your authorised dealer because he knows the possi- ble dangers. • Only use ramps and lifting equipment which is approved by MEYRA.
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Using loose ramps Dismantling for transportation Securing the wheelchair for the transport Only load the wheelchair without occu- A reduction in the external dimensions of pant and after removing the control the wheelchair (Fig. 33) is necessary for Attention: box. a loading of the wheelchair, e.g.
If repair is necessary, wheelchair also requires maintenance. the surface finish is damaged by scratch- only use original MEYRA spare parts. The following maintenance instructions es or similar, touch it up with a varnish In order to ensure the correct delivery of describe in table form the work that has pen available from us.
BATTERIES Charging procedure Battery maintenance Charging the batteries Always remove the main fuse (Fig. 40) Charging lead-acid batteries: Do not recharge the batteries in a damp before working on the batteries or elec- – before long tours room or enclosed space. – The charg- trical/electronic components.
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Maintenance of lead-acid Checking the acid level Replacing the batteries: batteries First charge discharged batteries and, if Batteries should be replaced by your Lead-acid batteries have visible sealing necessary, then top up with distilled specialist workshop only because it is plugs.
– Cleanness. Do it yourself or with the aid of a help- – General condition. Do it yourself or with the aid of a help- MEYRA recommendation: Safety inspection To be carried out by the specialist Every 12 months dealer.
SERVICE Front indicator Back light LIGHTING Ball lamp: Filament bulb: Switch off the wheelchair and pull out 24V/10W BA15s Festoon bulb 24 V/C5W S8.5 the main fuse (A, Fig. 5) before replac- Tools: Phillips screw driver Tools: Phillips screw driver ing a defective bulb (Fig.
SERVICE FUSES Other blade-type fuses FAULT CLEARANCE Replacing a defective safety If treated properly, your wheelchair will The following blade-type fuses are lo- fuse not malfunction. To ensure that your cated in a row on the adapter board in wheelchair gives you many years of the adapter box (A, Fig.
SERVICE TECHNICAL DATA FAULT INDICATIONS ON THE All data in the following tables refer to LCD DISPLAY the standard model version. Dimensional tolerance is ± 1.5 cm. An error code appears or the signalling bar flashes on the LCD display if there is Overload limiting a malfunction.
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Kilometric performance Kilometric performance is considerably impaired by: Kilometric performance depends to a large extent on the following factors: – frequent uphill travel – low battery charging status – battery charging status – low ambient temperature (e.g. in – weight of the user winter) –...
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SPRINT GT, model 2.593 All information contained in the table pertain to the standard model. Dimen- l i t y t i sional tolerance is ± 1.5 cm. – The weight depends on the fitted equip- ment options. Basic model with legrests code 93 (standard), –...
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INSPECTION CERTIFICATE Vehicle details: Model Delivery note no.: Vehicle identification No. Recommended safety inspection Pre-delivery inspection (at least every 12 months) Retailer stamp: Retailer stamp: Signature Signature Place, date Place, date Next safety inspection in 12 months Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Date Recommended safety inspection...
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Recommended safety inspection Recommended safety inspection (at least every 12 months) (at least every 12 months) Retailer stamp: Retailer stamp: Signature Signature Place, date Place, date Next safety inspection in 12 months Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Date Recommended safety inspection Recommended safety inspection (at least every 12 months)
– 6 months for the battery Damage to the surface, tyres, damage of MEYRA will lead to general loss of – 2 years for the electronics and drive due to screws and washers which have guarantee and product liability.
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Retailer stamp WHEELCHAIRS AND REHABILITATION EQUIPMENT MEYRA Wilhelm Meyer GmbH & Co. KG • Company address: Meyra-Ring 2 D-32689 Kalletal-Kalldorf Telephone +49 (0) 5733 922-0 Telefax: +49 (0) 5733 922-143 e-mail: info@meyra.de Internet: http://www.meyra.de Postal address: P.O. Box 1703 D-32591 Vlotho...
ROLLSTÜHLE UND REHABILITATIONSMITTEL ELEKTRO-ROLLSTUHL Bildteil zur Betriebsanleitung Illustration Section of the Operating Manual Illustration du mode d`emploi Illustrazioni relative alle istruzioni d’uso Fotos para las instrucciones de funcionamiento Afbeelding voor Gebruiksaanwijzing...