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Page 1: Lightweight Wheelchairs
OPERATING MANUAL LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELCHAIRS Model-Family 1.7xx Model-Family 1.8xx m o v e p e o p l e . -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction....................4 List.of.models....................5 Indications...................... 5 Acceptance..................... 5 Specifications....................6 Use........................6 Adjustment....................7 Life.span......................7 Overview......................8 Brake....................... 9 Pressure brake - user ....................9 Locking the brakes ..................9 Releasing the brakes ..................9 Brake lever extension ..................10 Leg.supports.................... - Page 3 Back.support....................21 Back support with angle adjustment 30° ............21 Push.handles....................22 Wheels......................24 Drive wheels......................24 Quick release axle ..................24 Tyre damage on pneumatic tyres ..............24 Specialities for double handrims ...............25 Propelling the wheelchair ................25 Folding/unfolding with double handrims ...........25 Support.castors................... 26 Support castor length: ..................26 Stick-in support castors ..................26 Removing/inserting the support castors .............26...
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Page 4: Introduction
For users with visual impairments the PDF-files of the above mentioned doc- uments can be accessed on our web- We thank you for the confidence you site < www.meyra-ortopedia.com >. have placed in our company by choos- ing a wheelchair from this series. ☞... -
Page 5: List.of.models
LIST.OF.MODELS ACCEPTANCE This operating manual applies to the All products are checked for faults following models: in the factory and packed in special boxes. Model-Family 1.7xx ☞ .Note: Model 1.750 However, we request that you Model 1.751 check the vehicle for possible Model 1.760 transport damage immediately on receipt –... -
Page 6: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS The wheelchair of the lightweight- Through its constructive advantages family, was developed for adults and the wheelchair can universally be im- adolescents. plemented on level, firm surfaces and is therefore an allround-wheelchair: The wheelchair solely serves to trans- – for indoors (e.g. apartment, day port one person in the seat and not care), as a hauling aid, transporter or similar. -
Page 7: Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT LIFE.SPAN The specialist workshop will hand out We expect an average lifespan of the wheelchair to you under consid- about 4 years for this product, as far eration of all relevant safety instruc- as the product is applied for its des- tions, ready for operation and adjust- ignated purpose and all maintenance ed to your needs. -
Page 8: Overview
OVERVIEW The overview shows, representative for all models, the most important compo- nents of the wheelchair. Pos. Description Pos. Description 1 Push handle 7 Foot board/footplates divided 2 Back support 8 Steering wheel 3 Arm support 9 Drive wheel 4 Clothes guard 10 Brake lever –... -
Page 9: Brake
BRAKE By locking the brakes with the brake lever (1), the wheelchair is secured against rolling away unintentionally (parking brake). Depending on the version, the wheel- chair can be equipped with pressure brakes (2) or with drum brakes (3). ☞ .Note: Therefore observe the mainte- nance instructions as well as safety... -
Page 10: Brake Lever Extension
Brake.lever.extension The brake lever extensions multiply the applied brake force and reduce the force you need to apply in order to lock the brakes (1). Attention: Do not use the grips of the brake lever as support ! • Do not pull off the brake lever extension whilst in motion. -
Page 11: Leg.supports
LEG.SUPPORTS Attention: Before any actions on the leg supports the wheelchair is to be secured against unintentional rolling motions. – View chapter < Brakes >. Calf.belt The removable calf belt (1) prevents the feet from sliding off the back of the footplates. -
Page 12: Leg Support Lower Part
Leg.support.lower.part The footplates are to be folded up for entry into, exiting the wheelchair or scuttling (moving the wheelchair with help of the feet) [1]. ☞ Check the locking points! – Remove both feet from the foot- plates. – Remove lower calf belt, if present. ☞... -
Page 13: Footboard
Footboard The footboard [1] can be folded up to one side. ☞ .Note: Fold the footboard up before swiv- elling away and removing the up- per leg support. Folding.up.the.footboard In order to fold up the footboard lift the loose end of the footboard (2) as far as possible. -
Page 14: Leg Support Upper Part
Leg.support.upper.part The upper leg support with an in- serted lower leg support is termed leg support. Turning. the. leg. supports. to. the. side. For easy transfer out of/into the wheelchair as well as driving closer to a closet, bed or bathtub the leg sup- ports can be swivelled away toward the in-/outside (1). -
Page 15: Removing The Leg Supports
Removing.the.leg.supports For easy transfer into and out of the wheelchair as well as a reduced wheel- chair length (important for transport) the leg supports can be removed [1]. ☞ .Note: Before removing the leg supports loosen or remove the calf belt on one side. -
Page 16: Height Adjustment Of The Leg Support
Height.adjustment.of.the.leg.sup- port Attention: Never put the free hand into the adjustment mechanism while ad- justing the height adjustable leg support. – Danger of crushing! • Have the leg support secured by an accompanying person against unintentionally falling down. Lifting/lowering.the.leg.support 1. Before lifting/lowering relieve the leg support by an accompanying person by slightly lifting it up. -
Page 17: Leg Supports For Amputees
Leg.supports.for.amputees ☞ Hereto observe chapter < Leg sup- port upper part >. Attention: Never put the free hand into the adjustment mechanism while ad- justing the amputee leg support. – Danger of crushing! • Have the amputee leg support secured by an accompanying per- son against unintentionally falling down. -
Page 18: Arm.supports
ARM.SUPPORTS The arm supports [1] can (depend- ing on equipment) be removed, are height adjustable and at the same time serve as a padded arm support, clothes guard and wind protector. . Attention: No not grab between the frame and arm support. – Danger of jam- ming! •... -
Page 19: Inserting The Arm Support
Inserting.the.arm.support According to model and design: – First insert the arm support beside the seat surface from the top into the guide (1). – Then press the arm support down and lower the locking lever (2). ☞ .Note: The rear fitting hook (3) or tube of the arm support (4) has to lie in the guide groove on the back. -
Page 20: Height Adjustment Of The Arm Supports
Height.adjustment.of.the. arm.supports Version 1: – Pull the padded arm support up to the desired height [1]. – To lower the padded arm support, pull the locking lever (2) over to the top. – Push the padded arm support down to the required height. –... -
Page 21: Back.support
BACK.SUPPORT On some models we offer angle ad- justable back supports (1). – Increase of mobility of the upper body, as well as reduced wheel- chair height (important when stowing the wheelchair) through the foldable back support. – Pressure relief for buttocks muscles (decubitus prophylactics). -
Page 22: Push.handles
PUSH.HANDLES The height adjustable push handles are about 30 cm continuously height adjustable, turnable in steps of 30° and secured against being pulled out. Push. handles. with. clamping. de- vice ☞ In doing so, hold onto the push handle that is to be adjusted with one hand. - Page 23 Height. adjustable. push. handles. with.tube.guide The push handles (1) are guided swivel-proof inside the back tube and steplessly height by up to 10 cm. Height adjustment: ☞ In doing so, hold onto the push handle that is to be adjusted with one hand.
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Page 24: Wheels
WHEELS Drive.wheels The drive wheels are mounted on a fixed axle (1) or on a quick release axle (2). ☞ .Note: The air pressure value for the tyres of the wheelchair can be read in the < Technical data > or details on both sides of the tyre cover. -
Page 25: Specialities For Double Handrims
Specialities.for.double. handrims The wheelchair can be propelled with on hand with the double handrim (1). Attention: Before each ride ensure the secure fit of the connection rod (2)! Propelling.the.wheelchair Both handrims are to be operated simultaneously to drive straight for- ward. -
Page 26: Support.castors
SUPPORT.CASTORS Code.691 To increase tilting stability each side can be equipped with one bent tub- ing with two small wheels which can be inserted into the lower frame tub- ing from the rear (1). Support.castor.length: The support castors must protrude be- yond the drive wheels, identically on both sides, by at least their diameter in order to have an adequate anti-tip... -
Page 27: Swing-Out Support Castors
Swing-out.support.castors The support castors (1) can be swiv- elled inward underneath the seat (2). ☞ Swivelling of the support castors can be done by an accompanying person or aid. – Free foot space for the accompa- nying person with the support cas- tors swung inwards. -
Page 28: Transport.of.people.inside.a.motor.vehicle
TRANSPORT.OF.PEOPLE. INSIDE.A.MOTOR.VEHI- To determine if your wheelchair is ap- proved as a seat for person transport inside a motor vehicle, please look at the type plate of your wheelchair. . Attention: Subsequently, firmly attached parts of non-original parts to your wheelchair are not approved for person transportation within a motor vehicle. -
Page 29: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance.schedule WHEN WHAT REMARK Carry out test yourself Before.starting.out Test.brakes.for.fault- less.operation or with a helper. Activate brake lever to the limit. The locked wheels should not be able to turn under op- erating conditions. If they can still turn, the brakes must be re- paired by an author- ised specialist work-... - Page 30 WHEN WHAT REMARK Carry out visual check Before.starting.out Check.tyre.profile yourself. If the tyre profile is worn down or if the tyre is damaged, con- sult a specialist work- shop for repairs. Carry out the test your- Before.starting.out Check. back. support. self or by a helper.
- Page 31 WHEN WHAT REMARK Carry out test yourself Every.8.weeks Check. all. screw. con- nections. for. secure. or with a helper (depending dis- The following is to be tance covered) checked with great care: – Attachment of the back- and seat pro- files at the side frame, –...
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Page 32: Technical.data
TECHNICAL.DATA Tyre.filling.pressure: Maximum tyre pressure is printed on All model dependent specifications the tyres on each side. within the < Technical data > refer to Full tyre pressure – steering wheel the standard version of the respective Standard: models. 2.5 - 3.5 bar = 36 - 50 psi The overall length depends on the po- sition and size of the drive wheels. -
Page 33: Model 1.750 / 1.751
Model:............1.750./.1.751./.1.760 Type plate: ................at the crossbrace tube Life span: ......................4 years Dimensions Overall length (with leg supports): Model 1.750 / 1.751: ............min. 1000 / max. 1040 mm Model 1.760: ..............min. 1000 / max. 1070 mm Length without leg supports: .......... -
Page 34: Model 1.750 / 1.760
Seat inclination: Model 1.750 / 1.760: ................ min. 0° / max. 4° Model 1.751: ....................min. 4° Manufacturer setting ....................4° Leg support angle: ....................111° Foot support to seat, without seat cushion (lower shank length): with leg supports code 808: ............. min. 35 / max. 52 cm with foot board code 54: ............ - Page 35 Permitted.inclination/slopes max. obstacle height (depending on the setting of the leg support height): 0 to 100 mm Minimal turning radius: ................1250 mm Max. permissible rising gradient: .............. 4.5° (8 %) Max. permissible falling gradient: ............. 4.5° (8 %) Max. permissible transverse gradient: ............4.5° (8 %) static tilting safety in all directions: ............
- Page 36 Model:..............1.840./.1.850 Type plate: ................at the crossbrace tube Life span: ......................4 years Dimensions Overall length: with leg supports: ............min. 1020 / max. 1090 mm without leg supports: ..................775 mm With the driving wheel position in the rear, the length is extended by 70 mm. Overall width: ..............
- Page 37 Foot support to seat, without seat cushion (lower shank length): Model 1.840: ................min. 35 / max. 46 cm Model 1.850: ................min. 38 / max. 52 cm Wheels Steering wheel: ø 125 mm: ....................solid rubber ø 142 mm: ..................soft solid rubber ø...
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Page 38: Transport Weight
Permitted.inclination/slopes max. obstacle height (depending on the setting of the leg support height): .......0 to 100 mm Minimal turning radius: ................1250 mm Max. permissible rising gradient: .............. 4.5° (8 %) Max. permissible falling gradient: ............. 4.5° (8 %) Max. permissible transverse gradient: ............4.5° (8 %) static tilting safety in all directions: ............ -
Page 39: Meaning Of The Labels On The Electric Wheelchair
Meaning.of.the.labels.on.the.electric.wheelchair Attention! Read the operating manuals and other provided doc- umentation. Do not lift the wheelchair at the arm supports or leg supports. Removable parts are not suitable for carrying. Attention Readjust the brakes. Attention Increased danger of tilting when on inclinations / slopes, especially in combination with short wheel base. -
Page 40: Meaning Of The Symbols On The Type Plate
Meaning.of.the.symbols.on.the.type.plate Manufacturer Order number Serial number Production date (Year – Calendar week) Permitted user weight Max. permissible total weight Permitted axle loads Max. permissible rising gradient Max. permissible falling gradient Max. permitted final speed The product is approved as a seat within a motor vehicle. The product is not approved as a seat within a motor vehicle. -
Page 41: Inspection.certificate
INSPECTION.CERTIFICATE Vehicle.data: Model: Delivery note no.: Serial-no. (SN): Recommended.safety.inspection.1st.year Recommended.safety.inspection.2nd.year (at.least.every.12.months) (at.least.every.12.months) Stamp of specialist dealer: Stamp of specialist dealer: Signature: Signature: Place, date: Place, date: Next safety inspection in 12 months Next safety inspection in 12 months Date: Date: Recommended.safety.inspection.3rd.year Recommended.safety.inspection.4th.year (at.least.every.12.months) -
Page 42: Warranty./.Guarantee
WARRANTY./.GUARAN- Interferences through radiation sources such as mobile phones with high transmission power, HiFi-equip- ment and other extreme interference We accept legal liability for this prod- radiators outside of norm specifica- uct within the scope of or general tions cannot be declared as warranty terms and conditions and warranty or guarantee claims. -
Page 43: Inspection Certificate For Transfer
WARRANTEE./.GUARANTEE.SECTION Please fill out! Copy if necessary and send the copy to the specialist dealer. Warranty / Guarantee Model designation: Delivery note no.: SN (view type plate): Date of delivery: Stamp of the specialist dealer: Inspection.certificate.for.transfer Vehicle.data: Serial-no. (SN): Stamp of specialist dealer: Model: Signature: Place, date:... - Page 44 Your specialist dealer: MEYRA-ORTOPEDIA Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH Meyra-Ring 2 · D-32689 Kalletal-Kalldorf P.O. Box 1 703 • D-32591 Vlotho Fon +49 (0)5733 922-311 Fax +49 (0)5733 922-9311 info@meyra-ortopedia.de m o v e p e o p l e . www.meyra-ortopedia.de 205 303 001 (Status: 2011-08) All technical modifications reserved! •...