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OPERATING MANUAL
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MODEL 1.911
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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL MODEL 1.911 m o v e p e o p l e .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ....................5 Acceptance ....................6 Adaptation ....................6 Handling the wheelchair ................6 Specifi cations ......................6 Use .........................7 Auxiliary drives .....................7 Driving behaviour ....................7 Overview ....................... 8 Model 1.911 .....................8 Brake ......................9 Pressure brakes ....................10 Locking the pressure brakes .................10 Releasing the pressure brakes ..............10 Calf strap .....................
  • Page 3 Back support ....................18 Folding over the backrest ................18 Folding upright the backrest ...............18 Fitting the back belt ..................19 Adjusting the back support belt ..............19 Adjusting the back support angle ...............20 Wheels ......................21 Drive wheels .......................21 Version quick-release axle ................21 Handrims ......................22 Spoke guard ....................23 Steering wheels ....................23...
  • Page 4 Transport in handicapped transport automobile ..........35 Product liability instructions .................36 Safety information ..................36 Maintenance ....................37 Cleaning and maintenance ................37 Upholstery and covers ..................37 Plastic parts ....................37 Finish ......................37 Chassis ......................38 Disinfection ......................38 Reinstallment ......................38 Maintenance ....................38 Maintenance .......................38 Maintenance schedule ..................39 Flat tyre .......................42 Tyre change ....................42...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    We have therefore also listed chapters MEYRA-Ortopedia technology. with options that might not be appli- With all equipment and their accesso- cable for your vehicle.
  • Page 6: Acceptance

    ACCEPTANCE HANDLING THE WHEEL- CHAIR All products are checked for faults in the factory and packed in special Specifi cations boxes. The active wheelchair, model 1.911 ☞ Note: was developed for juveniles and However, we request that you adults. Two frames are available: check the vehicle for possible –...
  • Page 7: Use

    Auxiliary drives Through its constructive advantages Before attaching auxiliary drives the the wheelchair can universally be following notes have to be consid- implemented on hard surfaces and ered: therefore an allround-wheelchair: Attention: – for indoors (e.g. apartment, day Attachment of auxiliary drives may care), only be done on wheelchair mod- els cleared for these.
  • Page 8: Overview

    OVERVIEW Model 1.911 The overview shows the most important components of the wheelchair. 8 Push handle 1 Back support 9 Pressure brakes 2 Side element 10 Handrims 3 Seat belt/seat cushion 4 Footplate Steering wheel Drive wheel 7 Quick release axle...
  • Page 9: Brake

    BRAKE By locking the brakes the wheelchair is to secured against unintentional rolling off (parking brake). The locking brake belongs to the most important safety features of a wheel- chair and is available as a pressure brake (1). Attention: Please observe the maintenance instructions as well as instructions in the section <...
  • Page 10: Pressure Brakes

    Pressure Brake A metered braking from driving speed (operating brake) is possible with the brake levers (1) of the pres- sure brakes. Service brake Press the two brake levers evenly only slightly to the front, this brakes the wheelchair in a metered fashion. Locking the pressure brakes To secure the wheelchair against any unintentional rolling, press both brake...
  • Page 11: Calf Strap

    CALF STRAP The calf strap (1) prevents the feet from sliding off of the footplates. – For this the calf belt clips (2) are pressed onto the front frame tubes and adjusted to the corresponding length with the velcro strap. The calf strap (3) is removed by pull- ing off the calf strap clips (2).
  • Page 12: Adjusting The Angle Of The Footplate

    Adjusting the angle of the foot- plates The footplate can be steplessly adjust- ed in angle. – Loosen the screws (6). – Press the footplate in to the de- sired angle. – In doing so observe the ground clearance. – Retighten the screws (6). Adjusting the depth of the foot- plates The footplate can be repositioned in...
  • Page 13: Arm Supports

    ARM SUPPORTS The arm supports (1) serve at the same time as arm support, clothes guard and wind guard. Attention: No not grab between the frame and arm support. – Danger of squashing! • Do not lift the wheelchair using the side elements.
  • Page 14: Swivelling The Arm Support Inward

    Swivelling the arm support in- ward The arm supports must be swivelled in front of the back support (4) in order to be folded forward (5). – Pull the arm support with a little pressure forward out of the brack- et (clamping mechanism) and swiv- el it inward in front of the back support (4).
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Arm Support To The Wheel Circumference

    Adjusting the arm support to the wheel circumference The distance X to the arm support running parallel to the wheel diame- ter (X) is to be aligned to the selected wheel position. Attention: The distance X between the driving wheel and the arm support should be as small as possible (approx.
  • Page 16: Seat

    SEAT Seat belt The seatbelt (1) is screwed onto the seat tubes. Adjusting the seat depth Attention: If an adjustment of the seat depth is necessary contact your specialist dealer. Adjustment of seat inclination The seat can be adjusted in angle. –...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Seat Height

    Adjusting the seat height The seat height can be adjusted to the individual requirements. Front adjustment: – Disassemble the attachment screw (4) on both sides. – Position the steering wheels par- allel according to the desired height. – Reassemble the attachment screw (4) on both sides.
  • Page 18: Back Support

    BACK SUPPORT Folding over the back support For storage or transport the back sup- port (1) can be folded over and locked into place (4). – For this swivel the arm supports in fi rst (2). – Then unlock the back support by pulling or pressing the rope (3) and fold it onto the seat (4) until the pressure bolt of the rope audibly...
  • Page 19: Fitting The Back Belt

    Fitting the back belt The tension of the back support is ad- justable. – Pull the back belt off and fold it to the front (5). – Open the Velcro fastener of the belt that you wish to adjust and close it again after adjustment.
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Back Support Angle

    Adjusting the back support angle The angle of the back support to the seat surface can be adjusted in fi ve positions. – Swivel the arm supports up. – Loosen the screwed connection (7) on each side. – Remove the angled screwed con- nection (8) on each side.
  • Page 21: Wheels

    WHEELS Drive wheels The driving wheels can be removed and reassembled without any tools. No person may be seated in the wheel- chair during assembly or removal. The wheelchair must stand on a level and fi rm surface. Before starting the dis- assembly work, support the frame to prevent the wheelchair from tipping over and secure it to prevent an un-...
  • Page 22: Handrims

    Handrims All handrims are designed for a dis- tance to the driving wheel of 15 mm (2), standard setting, and 25 mm. Attention: Replacement of handrims or modi- fi cation handrim distances should always be carried out by your specialist workshop. •...
  • Page 23: Spoke Guard

    Spoke guard The hand and spoke guard prevents injuries to the hands occurring by jamming in the turning spokes of the wheels, as well as damage to the spokes. – The spoke guard is attached to the spokes with three clips (3). ☞...
  • Page 24: Centre Of Gravity

    Balance point The balance point is adjustable by re- positioning or turning the axle tube. ☞ Note: The adjustment should be carried out by the specialist dealer! Attention: The overturning risk increases with a reduction in the axle separation distance (Forward displacement of the axle tube)! The axle tube must be displaced in a parallel manner for a perfect driving...
  • Page 25: Wheel Camber

    Wheel camber The wheel camber can be set to 1°, 3° or 6° by way of different axle mount adapters (2). ☞ Note: The adjustment should be carried out by the specialist dealer! Adjusting the wheel camber – Detach drive wheels. – Do this by pressing in the stop knob at the centre of the wheel and pulling off the wheel.
  • Page 26: Set Toe-In With Attached Drive Wheels

    Set toe-in with attached drive wheels – Optically align drive wheels paral- lel to the frame. – Do this by rotat- ing the axle mount adapters (2) in the appropriate direction. Fine adjustment – Adjust for equal front spacing be- tween drive wheel and the frame tube on both sides.
  • Page 27: Steering Head Position

    Castor stem The castor stem (1) should face 90° to the driving surface after each adjust- ment. ☞ Note: The adjustment should be carried out by the specialist dealer! ☞ Note: Attachment screws (2) to adjust the castor stem have to be secured with soluble Loctite glue after eve- ry third adjustment.
  • Page 28: Seatbelt

    SEAT BELT The seatbelt serves to strap in a per- son sitting in the wheelchair. – Additional stabilisation of the sit- ting position. – Prevents the user from falling for- wards out of the wheelchair. – Continuous adjustment to suit the user’s needs.
  • Page 29: Support Wheel

    SUPPORT CASTOR The inward swivelling support castor (1) serves to increase the tilting stabil- ity and can be removed for folding the wheelchair (2). ☞ The support castor can be mounted singly or as a pair on both sides. ☞ Swivelling or removing the support castor can be done by an attendant or aid.
  • Page 30: Swinging The Support Castors

    Swinging the support castors Press the spring button (1) of the lock- ing device in order to swivel the sup- port castor around. Afterwards swivel the support castor horizontally inward (2) or outward (3) until the spring button audibly locks into place.
  • Page 31: Removing The Support Castor

    Removing the support castor First press the spring button (1) down, then turn the support castor slightly inward and pull it out (2). Inserting the support castor Press down the spring button and in- sert the slightly inward swivelled sup- port castor from the bottom into the desired position.
  • Page 32: Adjusting The Position Of The Support Castor

    Adjusting the position of the sup- port castor Further support castor positions can be achieved by putting the support castor bracket into another position (5). – For this, remove the attachment screws (6) and change the position of the support castor bracket (5). –...
  • Page 33: Loading And Transportation

    LOADING AND TRANS- Transport security Carry out the following steps when PORTATION the wheelchair is located in the trans- port vehicle: Safety information – Operate parking brakes. • For the transport in vehicles, you – Any parts that have been disman- must leave the wheelchair and sit tled from the wheelchair should be in a suitable seat in the vehicle.
  • Page 34: Safety Information

    ☞ Note: ☞ Suitable fi xing points can usually be found in the car and in the ve- hicle operating manual. ☞ Before transporting the wheelchair, ask your car dealer how to secure it without risk to the existing fi xtures or other safety fi...
  • Page 35: Transport In Handicapped Transport Automobile

    The power-knot-system is a fi rm, ret- Transport in handicapped rofi ttable element on the wheelchair, transport automobile on which the PRS and WRS merge. ☞ Note: These requirements are fulfi lled by a For transport in vehicles we recom- 4-point-system that consists of 2 front mend to leave the wheelchair and standardised latches for spanning re-...
  • Page 36: Product Liability Instructions

    ☞ Safety information Note: ☞ The headrest on the wheelchair When transporting a person, make serves as a support for the posture sure that there are no objects of the head, not as a transport se- jammed underneath the straps! curity.
  • Page 37: Maintenance

    SERVICE Plastic parts The lateral guides and parts are made Cleaning and maintenance of high-quality plastic. ☞ Only clean the plastic parts with ☞ Note: warm water and neutral detergent ☞ Do not clean the wheelchair with a or soft soap. high-pressure cleaner! ☞...
  • Page 38: Chassis

    Chassis Reinstallment The chassis and wheels can be cleaned Before reimplementation the wheel- damp with a mild detergent. After- chair is to undergo a complete inspec- wards dry off well. tion. ☞ ☞ Note: Note: Check the chassis for corrosion The hygienic measures required damages as well as other damag- for reimplementation are to be...
  • Page 39: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule WHEN WHAT Remark Carry out test yourself or Before starting out Test brakes for fault- with a helper. less operation Activate brake lever to the limit. The locked wheels should not be able to turn under oper- ating conditions. If they can still turn, the brakes must be repaired by a specialist workshop.
  • Page 40 Maintenance schedule WHEN WHAT Remark Do it yourself or with the Before starting out Check air pressure of aid of a helper. the tyres For this use an air pres- Standard tyres: sure gauge or, if not 4 bar = 56 psi available conduct the High-pressure tyres: “thumb pressure meth-...
  • Page 41 Maintenance schedule WHEN WHAT Remark Do it yourself or with the Before starting out Check the lock of the aid of a helper. back support. Do it yourself or with the Every 8 weeks Lubricate the follow- aid of a helper. (depending on distance ing components with Components...
  • Page 42: Flat Tyre

    Flat tyre If a fl at tyre occurs to the air fi lled tyres due to puncture by sharp objects such as nails, screws, glass splinters, etc. the damage should be eliminated by repairing (mending the inner tube) or replacing the inner tube. Attention: Sitting in the wheelchair during a wheel change is not permitted.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Brakes

    Adjusting the brakes According to the < Maintenance in- structions > the brakes are to be checked for function after each repo- sitioning of the drive wheels and re- adjusted if necessary. Equally adjust both pressure brakes, taking into account –...
  • Page 44: Repair

    You must state the serial number (SN), Repair previously called Fz-I-Nr., of the wheel- To conduct repair or maintenance chair when ordering spare parts in or- work trustfully contact a specialist der to ensure that the correct spare workshop. It is briefed in carrying out part is supplied! You will fi...
  • Page 45: Inspection

    INSPECTION For safety reasons and to prevent ac- cidents which can result from wear not detected in good time, an annual inspection is necessary in the case of normal operating conditions. This is to be carried out in accordance with the following service checklist.
  • Page 46: List Of Annual Maintenance Work

    List of annual maintenance work Preparation for visual check Remove the seat and back support elements if possible. If necessary, clean the vehicle or the modules before the visual check. Visual check ❑ Check frame, attachments and accessories for damages, corrosion as well as damages to the coating.
  • Page 47: Inspection Certifi Cate Through The Dealer

    Inspection certifi cate through the dealer Vehicle data: Model: Delivery note no.: Serial-no. (SN) / Vehicle identifi cation no. (Fz-I-Nr.): Recommended safety inspection Pre-delivery inspection (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...
  • Page 48: Technical Specifi Cations

    SH = Seat height SW = Seat width SD = Seat depth BH = Backrest height RSH = Rear seat height Model: ....................XR 1.911 Type plate: ................at the crossbrace tube Two frames are available: – Standard – Long frame...
  • Page 49 Seat inclination adjustable: ..................... 1°, 3°, 6° Back support reclining Frame adjustable in steps of 3°: ...............+6° to -18° (The basic position of the back support is 90° to the not angled seat surface) Thigh length without seat cushion: ................38 to 48 cm Height of push-handles: Code 502 (steplessly adjustable): ..............30 cm Wheels...
  • Page 50 Weights Permissible total weight*: ..............max. 130 kg Max. permissible user weight (including additional load): ......120 kg maximum additional load: ................10 kg Empty weight: .................... min. 10 kg (with drive wheels) Seat cushion: ..................... 0.7 kg Transport weight: ..................min. 7 kg (without drive wheels) ☞...
  • Page 51: Tools

    Tools The following tools are required for adjustments and maintenance: Open-end or ring spanner ......Wrench width (WW) 8 / 10 / 13 mm Hexagonal stud wrench ..........Wrench width 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 mm Phillips screwdriver .............. Size PH resp. PZ 0 / 1 / 2 Slot screw drivers ..................
  • Page 52: Meaning Of The Labels On The Wheelchair

    Meaning of the labels on the wheelchair Attention! Read the operating manuals and oth- er provided documentation. Do not lift the wheelchair at the arm supports or leg supports. Detachable parts are not suitable for carrying. Attention Readjust the brakes. Attention Increased danger of tilting when on inclinations / slopes, especially in com-...
  • Page 53: 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 Permitted overall weight Permitted axle weights Permitted rising gradi- Permitted falling gra- dient Permitted maximum speed...
  • Page 54: Warranty / Guarantee

    Interferences through radiation WARRANTY / GUARAN- 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 specifi ca- uct within the scope of or general tions cannot be declared as warranty terms and conditions and warranty or guarantee claims.
  • Page 55 WARRANTEE / GUARANTEE SECTION Please fi ll 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:...
  • Page 56 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 922-355 Fax +49 (0)5733 922-9355 info@meyra-ortopedia.de www.meyra-ortopedia.de m o v e p e o p l e . 205 336 101 (Status: 2009-09) All technical modifi...

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