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RJ MOBILITY LTD.
METEOR & MINI-METEOR
TECHNICAL MANUAL
PROVIDING
ACTIVE USER
INDEPENDENCE
This Technical Manual will ensure that
the wheelchair is maintained to the
required standard and is for use by
trained personnel only.

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  • Page 1 RJ MOBILITY LTD. METEOR & MINI-METEOR TECHNICAL MANUAL PROVIDING ACTIVE USER INDEPENDENCE This Technical Manual will ensure that the wheelchair is maintained to the required standard and is for use by trained personnel only.
  • Page 2 This Technical Manual contains important information regarding maintenance of the Meteor and Mini-Meteor wheelchairs thus ensuring their safe operation. Please make sure that you understand all instructions thoroughly. It is recommended that maintenance is undertaken at six monthly intervals for a wheelchair that is in constant daily use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Section USER CATEGORIES SPECIFICATIONS WHEELCHAIR DIAGRAM MAINTENANCE CHECKS TOOL REQUIREMENTS UPHOLSTERY ARMRESTS FOOTRESTS BRAKES BACKREST AND PUSH HANDLES FRAME AND CROSS BRACES CASTORS QUICK RELEASE WHEEL MMMTECHA.

  • Page 4: User Categories

    SECTION 1. USER CATEGORIES 1.1 USER CATEGORIES FOR THE METEOR AND MINI-METEOR LIGHTWEIGHT ACTIVE USER WHEELCHAIR Occupant with all limbs intact and having the ability to co-ordinate both arms and hands with sufficient strength to self-propel and control the wheelchair safely and maintain an upright seating position.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    SECTION 2. SPECIFICATIONS Meteor Mini-Meteor 40cm (16inch) Seat Width 25cm (10inch) Seat Width Overall length 97cm (38inch) 74cm (29inch) Overall width 64cm (25inch) 47cm (18.5inch) Folded length 68cm (27inch) 68cm (27inch) Folded width 23cm (9inch) 23cm (9inch) Folded height 71cm (28inch)

  • Page 6: Wheelchair Diagram

    SECTION 3. WHEELCHAIR DIAGRAM 3.1 METEOR LIGHTWEIGHT ACTIVE USER ADULT WHEELCHAIR 1 REMOVABLE BACKREST 11 QUICK RELEASE REAR WHEEL 2 SKIRT GUARD 10 BACKREST LOCK 3 FOOTREST RELEASE LEVER LEVER 4 BRAKE LEVER 5 FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTER 9 TIPPING LEVER...

  • Page 7: Maintenance Checks

    SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE CHECKS Open the wheelchair, all movements should be free throughout the folding range. 4.1.1 Examine the seat and backrest fabrics for wear, damage or staining. Examine retaining screws for tightness and general condition. (See Section 6) 4.1.2 Examine armrest attachment blocks for security, if fitted. (See Section 7) 4.1.3 Examine footrest hanger for effective locking.

  • Page 8: Tool Requirements

    SECTION 5. TOOL REQUIREMENTS Spanners: 15/16 inch or 24mm AF Castors (See Section 12) 5/16 inch AF Cross Brace (See Section 11) 10mm AF Wheels (See Section 13) 19mm AF Wheels (See Section 13) 22mm AF Socket and Driver Wheels (See Section 13) 22mm AF Open Ended Wheels...

  • Page 9: Upholstery

    Page 1 of 2 SECTION 6: UPHOLSTERY 6.1 Diagram BACKREST FABRIC 295/17 RIGHT SIDE PANEL 295/19/R No.10 UNF x 3/4" RAISED No.10 UNF x 3/4" RAISED COUNTERSUNK SCREW F15 COUNTERSUNK SCREW F15 No.10 UNF FLANGED SCREW CUP No.10 UNF FLANGED SCREW CUP F38 No.10 AVDEL UNF NUTSERT No.10 AVDEL UNF NUTSERT 09657/01014...
  • Page 10 Section 6 Page 2 of 2 6.3 Inspection Check for staining, wear, tear and stitching. Check nut inserts in frame for security and stripped threads. Check securing screws for bending and stripped threads and burrs. Cushions (if fitted); Check cushions for staining, wear, tear and stitching. 6.4 Fabric Removal If the Nutserts need replacement, use Avdel recommended tooling.

  • Page 11: Armrests

    SECTION 7: ARMRESTS 7.1 Diagram ARMREST TUBE 295/29/L 295/29/R ARMREST PAD 1 1/2 x 1/4" UNF HEX HEAD BOLT 295/32/3 ZINC PLATED F9 M5 x 20 BUTTON HEAD SCREW ZINC PLATED F200 M5 FLANGED STEEL NUTSERT ZINC PLATED 09418/02517 1/4" UNF THIN NYLOC NUT ZINC TUBE PLUG PLATED P92 2460...

  • Page 12: Footrests

    Page 1 of 5 SECTION 8: METEOR FOOTREST ASSEMBLY 8.1 Diagram RIGHT LEFT 295/62 RH FOOTREST HANGER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE COMPRISING ITEMS 1 TO 6 INCLUSIVE 22 AND 23 295/61 295/63 LH FOOTREST HANGER ASSEMBLY COMPLETE RH FOOTREST SUPPORT COMPRISING ITEMS 1 TO 6...
  • Page 13 Section 8 Page 2 of 5 8.2 Parts List GZF No RJ No Footrest Hanger Assembly complete LH comprising items 1-6 inclusive, 22 and 23 295/61 Footrest Hanger Assembly complete RH comprising items 1-6 inclusive, 22 and 23 295/62 Footrest Hanger 295/3 Spring Pin Sliding Peg Plunger...
  • Page 14 Section 8 Page 3 of 5 8.4 Footrest Dismantling Unclip the footrest bar (14) from the footplate location ball stud (19). Remove each footrest hanger from the frame by sliding the peg handle (6) forward. Rotate the footrest hanger away from the wheelchair frame and at the same time lift the hanger upwards to remove.
  • Page 15 Section 8 Page 4 of 5 8.8 MINI-METEOR FOOTREST ASSEMBLY 8.8.1 Diagram PLASTIC CAP 161313 FOOTREST HANGER ASSEMBLY SLIDING PEG HANDLE RH 302/12 SF164 LH 302/13 SPRING PIN F42 SLIDING PEG SF163 PLUNGER COMPRESSION SPRING PIN F42 SPRING SF71 SLIDING PEG...
  • Page 16 Section 8 Page 5 of 5 8.10 Inspection Ensure that all moving parts of the footrest hanger assembly do not bind and are easy to operate. Check that the sliding peg locates into its hole on the wheelchair frame. Check that all bolts are secure. Check that the paintwork is not scratched or chipped.

  • Page 17: Brakes

    Page 1 of 4 SECTION 9: METEOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY 9.1 Diagram BRAKE ASSEMBLY RH 26085 LH 26086 9.2 Parts List GZF No RJ No Brake Assembly complete 26085 26086 Comprising: Lever 295/59 Brake Shoe Bar M6 x 26mm Button Head Screw...
  • Page 18 Section 9 Page 2 of 4 9.3 Inspection The Brake Assembly must be firmly attached to the wheelchair frame and easily operable. The force required to apply the brake is min/max: 5 lbs (22N)/10 lbs (44N). If the brake is difficult to apply it must be replaced. The force required to revolve the wheel against the brake must exceed 30 lbs(132N) at the wheel rim.
  • Page 19 Section 9 Page 3 of 4 SECTION 9.6: MINI-METEOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY 9.6.1 Diagram MINI-METEOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY LH 302/46L RH 302/46R RED VINYL SLEEVE F3-2-S14R 1/4" UNF LOCKNUT P92 BRAKE HANDLE 302/48 1/4" UNF LOCKNUT ZINC PLATED P92 M6 NYLON WASHER F86 HINGE BLOCK 287/100D 1/4"...
  • Page 20 Section 9 Page 4 of 4 9.8 Inspection The Brake Assembly must be firmly attached to the wheelchair frame and easily operable. The force required to apply the brake is min/max: 5 lbs (22N)10 lbs (44N). If the brake is difficult to apply it must be replaced. The force required to revolve the wheel against the brake must exceed 30 lbs (132N) at the wheel rim.
  • Page 21 Page 1 of 2 SECTION 10: BACKREST ASSEMBLY 10.1 Diagram HAND GRIP M57 END CAP 2460 PUSH HANDLE 295/10 BACKREST ASSEMBLY 295/9 1/4 UNF THIN LOCKNUT ZINC PLATED P90 1/4 UNFx1 1/8" HEX HD BOLT ZINC PLATED F6 BACKREST 295/17 SAME FOR LEFT &...
  • Page 22 Section 10 Page 2 of 2 10.2 Parts List (Continued) GZF No RJ No Push Handle 295/10 Hand Grip 1/4 inch UNF x 1 1/8 inch Hexagon Head Set Screw zinc plated 1/4 inch UNF Thin Nyloc Nut M5 Nutsert L Flange Steel zinc plated 09418/02517 10.3 Inspection Check fabric for staining, stretching, wear, tear and stitching.

  • Page 23: Frame And Cross Braces

    Page 1 of 4 SECTION 11: FRAME AND CROSS BRACE ASSEMBLY 11.1 Diagram 11,1 -22-...
  • Page 24 Section 11 Page 2 of 4 11.2 Parts List GZF No RJ No Side Frame Assembly 295/2L Side Frame Assembly 295/2R RH Seat Tube & Cross Brace Assembly 295/4 LH Seat Tube & Cross Brace Assembly 295/5 Cross Brace Stay Assembly 295/6 Side Frame Pivot Bush 295/23...
  • Page 25 Section 11 Page 3 of 4 11.3 BACKREST LOCKING ASSEMBLY 11.3 Diagram 11.4 Parts List GZF No RJ No Lock Pin TSD1306 Plunger Spring TSD1269 Lock Lever TSD1323 Plain Washer 3/16 Star Lock Washer 11.5 Inspection Examine the structure of the frame for damage. Check pivot points for undue slackness due to loose nuts and bolts or worn parts.
  • Page 26 Section 11 Page 4 of 4 11.7 Frame Assembly Reverse 11.6 procedure. All bolts are to be tightened to the following values: 1/4 inch UNF 10 lbs/ft (13 Nm) 5/16 inch UNF 25 lbs/ft (33 Nm) The mounting bolts (15) and wheel insert bush (19) should be inserted using thread locking compound grade 241.

  • Page 27: Castors

    Page 1 of 2 SECTION 12: CASTORS 12.1 Diagram 12.2. Diagram 125mm WIDE PROFILE 125mm NARROW PROFILE METEOR M142 MINI-METEOR M78 23.95mm PIN DIMENSIONS HEXAGON PIN DIMENSIONS M14 x 22 LONG 108 SWIVEL M14 x 22 LONG RADIUS 105 SWIVEL RADUIS 23.95mm...
  • Page 28 Section 12 Page 2 of 2 12.5 Castor Removal Unscrew the hexagon at the top of the castor swivel using a 24mm (15/16 inch) AF spanner until the castor is removed. 12.6 Castor Fitting Apply Loctite thread locking compound Grade 241, or equivalent, to the thread and tighten to 30-35 lbs/ft (40-47 Nm).

  • Page 29: Quick Release Wheel

    16mm WASHER 12mm QUICK RELEASE BUSH WHLQRB12 12mm QUICK RELEASE AXLE WHLQRAX12 13.2 Parts List GZF No RJ No Mini-Meteor 50cm (20") diameter detachable wheel with spindle WH20BKALTTT 50cm (20") diameter pneumatic tyre 20TYR 50cm (20") diameter pneumatic tube 20TUB 50cm (20") diameter rim band tape...
  • Page 30 Section 13 Page 2 of 3 13.3 Inspection Check tyre for excess wear, splits, cracking and punctures. (Puncture proof is available as an option). Check for loose spokes and wheel to be true. Check handrim for security and damage. ANY SHARP EDGES ARE DANGEROUS TO THE USER.
  • Page 31 Section 13 Page 3 of 3 13.6 Adjustment Assemble the wheel and spindle to the wheelchair. Opposing ball bearings on the spindle must fully protrude past the inner face of the wheel bush. If they do not, slacken the nyloc nut on the outer end of the spindle until this is achieved.
  • Page 32 TECHNICAL MANUAL AMENDMENT RECORD ISSUE SECTION DATE COMMENTS AMENDED -31-...

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