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Meyra 1.620 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 Electric wheelchair Model 1.620 Operating manual W e m o v e p e o p l e .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction List of models Indications and contraindications Specifications Adjustment Statutory regulations High-frequency radiation Overview Model 1.620 Basic safety information Accompanying person Transfer out of the wheelchair Reaching for objects General safety information Emergency braking Initiating the emergency braking Transfer out of the vehicle...
  • Page 4 Brakes Service brake Braking the wheelchair Parking brake Locking the brakes Releasing the brakes Drive-/push mode Selecting the push mode Selecting the motor mode Selecting the operation Pre-operation checks Battery charging procedure Positioning the operating module Function description Adjusting the distance to the padded arm support Removing the operating module Inserting the operating module Swivelling the operating module...
  • Page 5 Side cushions Adjusting the side cushions Removing the side cushions Inserting the side cushions Seat Special safety information for raising the seat, seat height adjustment, standing and lying functions Seat pad Seat inclination Electrically adjusting the seat angle Seat height adjustment Standing function Lying function Chest strap...
  • Page 6 Programming the driving behaviour Technical data Maximum range Hill climbing ability Values acc. to ISO 7176-15 for model 1.620 Further technical data for model 1.620 Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair Meaning of the symbols on the washing instruction...

  • Page 7: Meaning Of The Applied Markers

    PLIED MARKERS This operating manual applies to the follow- Safety instructions with a coloured back- ing models: ground are mandatory and need to be Model 1.620 observed under any circumstance! ☞ This symbol indicates tips and recom- INDICATIONS AND mendations.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    For some of the indications special equip- ment variants may be required on the aid, Do not reach onto the turning surface of such as: the wheels or grip the tyres of the rotating – special handrims, wheels. – Danger of injury! –...

  • Page 9: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT STATUTORY REGULATIONS Always have adaptation and adjustment work carried out by a specialist dealer. Please comply with the legal requirements of the country in which the wheelchair is The wheelchair offers manifold adjustment used. possibilities to individual vital statistics. The wheelchair should be adapted to your ☞...

  • Page 10: High-Frequency Radiation

    HIGH-FREQUENCY RADIATION Our electric vehicles are conform with the corresponding requirements of the EG-di- rective 93/42 EWG for medical devices. Nev- ertheless Interferences from high frequency rays of other electric devices cannot gener- ally be ruled out. Despite tested protective measures on the electrical equipment of the vehicle, distur- bances in the operation cannot be ruled out when driving through extreme electric In-...

  • Page 11: Overview

    OVERVIEW Model 1.620 The overview shows the most important components and operating devices of the electric wheelchair. Pos. Description (1) Head support (2) Back support (3) Arm support (4) Seat pad (5) Knee pad (6) Footboard (7) Steering wheel (8) Type plate...

  • Page 12: Basic Safety Information

    The parts of your wheelchair that are held tions, that can be found on our website: onto by the accompanying person are to be < www.meyra.com >. checked for tight fit. Do not insert fingers into open frame tubes (for example after removing the...

  • Page 13: General Safety Information

    GENERAL SAFETY ☞ With push mode engaged the vehi- cle can no longer be driven or braked INFORMATION down through the joystick/director. – Danger of accidents! ☞ Do not drive into water with the vehicle. ☞ A fastened retaining strap can provide ☞...

  • Page 14: Transfer Out Of The Vehicle

    Transfer out of the vehicle ☞ Do not push the vehicle on gradients. ☞ Do not lean towards the downhill di- ☞ Entering or exiting the electric vehi- rection when driving on rising, falling cle may only occur when the vehicle or transverse gradients.

  • Page 15: Crossing Obstacles

    OFF. driving in elevators and lifting platforms and the general safety and handling in- structions on our website: < www.meyra.com >. Transport in public methods of transportation Use the space designated by the public transportation services for parking.

  • Page 16: Handling The Electric Wheelchair

    HANDLING THE ELECTRIC BRAKES WHEELCHAIR Brake the vehicle down carefully and in time. This is especially the case when driv- Only transfer into or out of the electric ing in front of people and while driving wheelchair when the electric wheelchair downhill! is switched off and the selection lever drive-/push mode on both sides is in drive...

  • Page 17: Parking Brake

    Parking brake The parking brakes are only effective when the selection lever drive-/push mode is set to drive mode on both drives. They disen- gage automatically when the wheelchair starts off. The parking brakes are manually disen- gaged by switching the selection lever drive-/push mode on both drives to push mode.

  • Page 18: Drive-/Push Mode

    Drive-/push mode Only switch the electric wheelchair to push mode when it is standing still for positioning or in case of emergencies, but not on slopes/hills. After push mode do not forget to switch the drive back to drive mode. Danger of uncontrolled electric wheelchair move- ment if you do not do this.

  • Page 19: Selecting The Operation

    SELECTING THE OPERATION In order to obtain operational readiness of the electric wheelchair the following direc- tions are to be carried out in the indicated order. ☞ Charge the drive batteries via the oper- ating module before the first journey. Selecting the motor mode Switch the drive motors to the drive mode [1].
  • Page 20 Position of the operating module The operating module should be posi- tioned in such a way that you can comfort- ably and safely steer the electric wheelchair. Adjusting the distance to the padded arm support: After the adjustment retighten the clamp- ing screw.

  • Page 21: Pre-Operation Checks

    Pre-operation checks Before the checks before initial driving, driving readiness needs to be established. Therefore observe chapter Selecting ☞ the operation on page 19. Before starting to drive, the following should be checked: ☞ the battery charging condition, ☞ the setting of the preselected final speed.

  • Page 22: Positioning The Operating Module

    Positioning the operating module Switch off the operating module before adjusting/removing it. Function description You will find a detailed description of the keys and symbols in the operating manual for < Operating module >. The position of the operating module can be adjusted to suit the individual size of the user.

  • Page 23: Swivelling The Operating Module

    Swivelling the operating module Do not grab into the area of the cross brace. – Danger of squashing! With the swivel away operating module adapter [1] the operating module can be swivelled back to the side (2) so that it is located parallel to the arm support.

  • Page 24: Arm Supports

    ARM SUPPORTS Do not use the arm supports [1] to lift or carry the electric wheelchair. The standard arm supports can be adjust- ed to the requirements of the user by the specialist dealer in height, angle and length. Lowerable arm support During the electric adjustment of the back support [1] the arm supports are automati- cally raised/lowered into a comfortable po-...

  • Page 25: Swivelling Up The Arm Supports

    Swivelling up the arm supports The arm supports can be swivelled upward when necessary [1]. Pull out the button (2) that locks down the arm support and swivel the arm support up as far as possible. ☞ Support the arm support slightly with one hand.

  • Page 26: Back Support

    BACK SUPPORT Only adjust the back support when the electric wheelchair is standing on a level surface. A danger of tipping over exists on gradients! The angle of the back support (1) can be ad- justed through the operating module. ☞...

  • Page 27: Head Support

    HEAD SUPPORT The head support (2) is swivel proof, height and depth adjustable as well as removable. Adjustment of the head support After loosening the clamping levers (3) the head support can be adjusted to the de- sired position. Afterwards retighten the clamping levers (3). Removing and height adjusting the head support Loosen the clamping screw (4) to remove...

  • Page 28: Leg Support

    LEG SUPPORT Before any actions on the leg support the electric wheelchair is to be secured against unintentional rolling motions. ☞ Therefore observe chapter Securing the electric wheelchair on page 16. The angle of the leg support [1] can be ad- justed through the operating module.

  • Page 29: Knee Cushions

    KNEE CUSHIONS The knee cushions (1) are removable and can be adjusted in height and depth by your specialist dealer. Removing/attaching the knee cushions In order to remove/attach the knee cush- ions, pull up the locking lever (2) first. Af- terwards remove (3) or attach (4) the knee cushions.

  • Page 30: Side Cushions

    SIDE CUSHIONS The side cushions (1) are height, seat width and depth adjustable as well as removable. Adjusting the side cushions After loosening the clamping lever (2) the respective side cushion can be adjusted to the desired position. Afterwards retighten the clamping lever (2).

  • Page 31: Seat

    SEAT Special safety information for raising the seat, seat height adjustment, standing and lying functions Only drive on slopes, inclines and ob- stacles in the basic position of the seat height adjustment and the standing resp. lying function. – Danger of overturning! Seat pad The seat pad [1] is attached to the seat plate with velcro straps and can be removed for...

  • Page 32: Seat Height Adjustment

    Seat height adjustment Only operate the seat height adjustment on straight, level surfaces. – Higher danger of tilting with increas- ing seat height! Before seat height adjustment, check whether the adjustment area is free of obstacles. – Danger of injury! The seat height [1] can be adjusted through the operating module.

  • Page 33: Standing Function

    Standing function Only operate the standing function on straight, level surfaces. – Higher danger of tilting with increas- ing upright standing! Before straightening up, check whether the adjustment area is free of obstacles. – Danger of injury! The standing function [1] can be adjusted through the operating module.

  • Page 34: Lying Function

    Lying function Only operate the lying function on straight, level surfaces. – Higher danger of tilting with increas- ing upright standing! Before operating the lying function, check whether the adjustment area is free of obstacles. – Danger of injury! The lying function [1] can be adjusted through the operating module.

  • Page 35: Chest Strap

    CHEST STRAP Make sure that no objects are trapped between belt and the body! – Thus you avoid painful pressure points. The chest strap (1) prevents falling forward. Fastening the chest strap Pull both straps forward and place close to the body.

  • Page 36: Shoulder Strap

    SHOULDER STRAP The shoulder strap is not part of the re- taining system for the wheelchair and/or user during transport in a motor vehicle. The shoulder strap (1) serves for additional fixation of a person sitting the wheelchair. – Additional stabilisation of the sitting position.

  • Page 37: Usb Connector Socket

    USB CONNECTOR SOCKET The maximum power consumption may not exceed 1 A per connection! ☞ The USB connector socket requires a permanent power supply. This may re- quire a more frequent recharging of the batteries. The USB connector socket serves to con- nect devices with a USB plug type A.

  • Page 38: Rear-View Mirror

    REAR-VIEW MIRROR Removing the rear-view mirror To remove the rear-view mirror loosen the clamping screw (2) and pull the rear-view mirror forward out of the arm support tube. ☞ Carefully place the rear-view mirror down and protect the mirror glass from strain or other objects.

  • Page 39: Lighting

    LIGHTING In Germany you are subject to the "Straßenverkehrsordnung" (StVO - Ger- man road traffic regulations) with your vehicle. In Germany the legislation requires equipment according to the "Straßenver- kehrszulassungsordnung" (StVZO - road traffic licensing regulations). As a participant in public traffic you are re- sponsible for function and equipment of your vehicle according to the regulations.

  • Page 40: Transport Of People Inside A Motor Vehicle

    >. – This document and further informa- tion are available in the < Information center > on our website < www.meyra. com >. MAINTENANCE An incorrect or neglected cleaning and maintenance results in a limitation of the product liability.

  • Page 41: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance schedule WHEN WHAT REMARK Before starting out General Carry out test yourself or with a helper. Test for faultless operation. Checking the magnet- Carry out test yourself or with ic brake a helper. Move the selection lever If the electric wheelchair can for the drive/push mode be pushed, have the brakes into the drive mode posi-...
  • Page 42 WHEN WHAT REMARK Every 2 months Check tyre profile Carry out a visual check your- (depending dis- self or with a helper. Minimum tread = 1 mm tance covered) If the tyre profile is worn down or if the tyre is damaged, con- sult a specialist workshop for repairs.

  • Page 43: Fuses

    Fuses Only replace the safety fuse with a safety fuse of the same type! Replacing the fuses Before replacing fuses, park the electric wheelchair on a level surface and secure it from rolling away. ☞ Therefore observe chapter Securing the electric wheelchair on page 16.

  • Page 44: Lighting

    Lighting The lighting (1)+(2) is equipped with longlife LED-technology. ☞ If a turn-signal bulb is defective, the re- maining one blinks at double frequen- ☞ Immediately have a defective LED-lamp repaired by a specialist workshop. Headlights The housing of the light (1) must be adjust- ed so that the light cone is visible on the driving surface.

  • Page 45: Fault Correction

    Fault correction Fault Cause Remedy Battery indicator on the Battery fuse is defective or Replace defective fuse or operating module does not correctly inserted. clean contacts and insert not light up after the correctly. switch-on. Plug connection of the Check the plug connec- power supply without...

  • Page 46: Service

    SERVICE ☞ Remove spots with a sponge or a soft brush. – Wash off persistent dirt with com- Tyres mercial fine detergent. The following items need to be checked: ☞ Do not soak! Do not machine wash! – the air pressure (only on pneumatic tyres) Follow-up with clean water and allow to dry.

  • Page 47: Disinfection

    Disinfection Repairs If the product is used by more than one per- Trustfully contact your local specialist dealer son (for example in a care centre), the use of of another specialist workshop for carrying a commercial disinfectant is mandatory. out repairs. They are briefed in carrying out the work and have educated personnel.

  • Page 48: Disposal

    Disposal The disposal must comply with the respec- tive national law. Please enquire about local disposal arrange- ments at your municipal authority.

  • Page 49: Information For The Specialist Dealer

    A maintenance and service manual for ming device. this wheelchair is available on our website < www.meyra.com > in the service area ☞ Therefore observe respective < Download >, in which you can find the fol- <...

  • Page 50: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Additional weight due to subsequent addi- tions or luggage reduce the maximum per- missible passenger weight. Maximum range Example: The maximum range depends to a large ex- A driver wishes to take luggage with a tent on the following factors: weight of 5 kg.

  • Page 51: Values Acc. To Iso 7176-15 For Model 1.620

    Values acc. to ISO 7176-15 for model 1.620 Overall length with footboard 1095 mm (measured in the center sitting position) Overall width 640 mm 690 mm Overall dimensions 173 kg 340 kg User weight (incl. additional load) – kg 140 kg Weight of the heaviest part –...

  • Page 52: Further Technical Data For Model 1.620

    30 km 40 km Maximum range (with 10 km/h) 25 km 35 km Axle horizontal position – mm – mm Further technical data for model 1.620 Sound level 70 dB(A) Protection class IP X4 Turning area 1100 mm Drive controller...
  • Page 53 Climatic data Ambient temperature -25 °C to +50 °C Storage temperature with drive batteries -25 °C to +50 °C Storage temperature without drive batteries -40 °C to +65 °C Steering wheel ø 170 x 35 mm (7“) puncture safe Driving wheel pneumatic tyres, max.

  • Page 54: Meaning Of The Labels On The Electric Wheelchair

    Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair Attention! Read the operating manuals and other provided documen- tation. Do not lift the electric wheelchair at the arm supports or leg supports. Removable parts are not suitable for carrying. Drive mode Push mode Push only on level surfaces.

  • Page 55: Meaning Of The Symbols On The Washing Instruction

    Indication for danger of jamming. The upper part is attached flexibly or swivelling and thus forms a jamming area in the lower section. – Do not grab into the jamming area Suspension point with indication of the max. user weight during handicapped transport.

  • Page 56: Meaning Of The Symbols On The Type Plate

    Meaning of the symbols on the type plate Manufacturer Order number Serial number Production date Permitted user weight max. permissible total weight Permitted axle weights Max. permissible rising gradient Max. permissible falling gradient Permitted maximum speed The product is approved as a seat within a motor vehicle Max.

  • Page 57: Inspection Certificate

    INSPECTION CERTIFICATE Recommended safety inspection 1st year (at least every 12 months) Vehicle data: Stamp of specialist dealer: Model: Signature: Delivery note no.: Place, date: Serial-no.(SN): Next safety inspection in 12 months Date: Recommended safety inspection 2nd year Recommended safety inspection 3rd year (at least every 12 months) (at least every 12 months) Stamp of specialist dealer:...

  • Page 58: Warranty / Guarantee

    WARRANTY / GUARANTEE Attention: Failure to observe the instructions in the operating manual, improperly car- We accept legal liability for this product ried out maintenance work and, espe- within the scope of or general terms and cially, technical changes and additions conditions and warranty and in certain cas- (add-ons) carried out without our prior es other verbal resp.

  • Page 59: Warrantee / Guarantee Section

    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:...
  • Page 60 Your specialist dealer MEYRA GmbH Meyra-Ring 2 32689 Kalletal Kalldorf GERMANY +49 5733 922 - 311 +49 5733 922 - 9311 info@meyra.de www.meyra.de 205 346 901 (Status: 2019-05) All technical modifications reserved. Original operating manual.

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