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Model 1.623
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  • Page 1 Electric wheelchair Model 1.623 Operating manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Acceptance Intended purpose Target group Adjustment Combination with manufacturer foreign products Reinstallment Life span Base position Overview Model 1.623 Driving module Adjustment module Handling the electric wheelchair Securing the electric wheelchair Functional checks Driving Brakes Service brake Braking down the wheelchair...
  • Page 3 Driving module Switching on the driving module Battery charging socket Battery voltage Battery gauge Evaluation Preselectable maximum speed Preselect the maximum speed Diving speed stages Drive and steering movement Braking the electric wheelchair One-hand operation Keys and symbols - driving module Keys and symbols - adjustment module Selecting the operation Pre-operation checks...
  • Page 4 Head support Adjustment of the head support Adjusting the head support to the head posture Removing and height adjusting the head support Adjusting the head support during handicapped transport inside a motor vehicle Leg support Height adjustment of the leg support Footboard Folding the footboard up Folding the footboard down...
  • Page 5 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance schedule Fuses Replacing the fuses Lighting Headlights Fault correction Basic safety information Accompanying person Special driving situations Transfer out of the electric wheelchair Reaching for objects Driving on falling, rising or transverse gradients Crossing obstacles Electrical system Transport in public methods of transportation Driving on public highways Cleaning...
  • Page 6 Maximum range Hill climbing ability Applied norms Values acc. to ISO 7176-15 for model 1.623 iCHAIR Dynamic Further technical data for model 1.623 iCHAIR Dynamic Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair Meaning of the symbols on the washing instruction...
  • Page 7: Meaning Of The Applied Markers

    ☞ This symbol indicates tips and recom- in the < Information center > on our website: mendations. < www.meyra.com >. [ ] Reference to a picture number. We have developed an electric wheelchair ( ) Reference to a function element within that complies with the technical and gov- a picture.
  • Page 8: Acceptance

    or functional damages to the lower extrem- ☞ To these and other possible risk ities, such as amputations, results of injury, concerning your electric wheelchair musculoskeletal/neuromuskuloskeletally ask your doctor, therapist or special- caused motion disabilities e. g. through: ist dealer. –...
  • Page 9: Use

    ADJUSTMENT Never use the electric wheelchair without Always have adaptation, adjustment or re- the leg supports and arm support units pair work carried out by a specialist dealer. mounted! The electric wheelchair offers manifold ad- The electric wheelchair serves solely for justment possibilities to individual vital sta- transporting one sitting person.
  • Page 10: Combination With Manufacturer Foreign Products

    COMBINATION WITH MAN- BASE POSITION UFACTURER FOREIGN Only drive on slopes, inclines and ob- PRODUCTS stacles in the basic position of the seat height adjustment and the seat inclina- Any combination of your electric wheelchair tion. – Danger of overturning! with components not supplied by us gener- ally results in an amendment to your electric Basic position is to be understood as:...
  • Page 11: Overview

    OVERVIEW Model 1.623 The overview shows the most important components and operating devices of the electric wheelchair. Pos. Description (1) Head support (6) Calf pads (2) Back support (7) Footboard (3) Arm support (8) Type plate (4) Seat pad (9) Selection lever drive-/push mode...
  • Page 12 Pos. Description (11) Steering wheel (12) Driving wheel (13) Rear lighting (14) Battery charging socket (15) Support castor (16) Angle adjustment of the push bar (17) Push bar (18) Height adjustment of the push bar (19) Steering unit (20) Driving module (21) Driving lever forward (22) Adjustment module (23) Driving lever backwards...
  • Page 13: Driving Module

    Driving module Pos. Description (1) Key On/Off – Switches the electric wheelchair on/ off. (2) LED-display right turn signal / lighting / warning signal – Prolonged pressing of the key (8) switches the lighting on/off. (3) Control display of the battery charging condition / the speed setting (4) LED-display direction reverse –...
  • Page 14: Handling The Electric Wheelchair

    HANDLING THE ELECTRIC BRAKES WHEELCHAIR Brake the vehicle down carefully and in time. This is especially the case when driv- Securing the electric wheelchair ing in front of people and while driving downhill! The electric wheelchair is to be secured as follows to prevent it from rolling off unin- Service brake tentionally:...
  • Page 15: Locking The Brakes

    Locking the brakes It should not be possible to push the elec- tric wheelchair forward when the brakes are engaged. To engage the brakes swivel the selection lever drive-/push mode on both sides as far as possible into drive mode [1]. ☞...
  • Page 16: 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 17: Driving Module

    DRIVING MODULE Switching on the driving module Do not move the driving lever (3)+(5) or handlebar during the system test. Press the ON/OFF key (1) to switch on the driving module. The electronic system now performs a system test. ☞ The electronic system is ready when the battery gauge (2) is permanently lit.
  • Page 18: Battery Voltage

    Battery voltage The battery indicator [1] displays the battery voltage after the system test when the driv- ing module has been switched on. Less LED segments of the battery gauge are lit as the battery voltage reduces. Battery gauge The battery gauge [1] displays the existing battery voltage as follows: The colours mean: Green...
  • Page 19: Preselectable Maximum Speed

    Preselectable maximum speed Danger of accident due to unsuitable set- ting of the preselected speed! After switching on the driving module, the maximum speed setting will be the same as that selected before switching off. Preselect the maximum speed By pressing the key [1] you switch between the preselectable speed settings, 1 for slow to 5 for fast.
  • Page 20: Drive And Steering Movement

    Drive and steering movement Only move the driving lever (2) or (3) when the battery gauge [1] shows contin- uous light. With the driving lever (2) the electric wheel- chair can be propelled forward and slowed down to a stop. With the driving lever (3) the electric wheel- chair can be propelled backwards and slowed down to a stop.
  • Page 21: Keys And Symbols - Driving Module

    Keys and symbols - driving module ON / OFF Switches the driving module on or off when press- ing the key. ☞ The electronic will conduct a system test when switched on. ☞ During this period do not move the driving lever or handlebar. Left indicator Switches the left indicator lights on or off when pressing the key.
  • Page 22: Keys And Symbols - Adjustment Module

    Keys and symbols - driving module Speed prese- On key activation, switches the preselected speed lection < fast / from slow (step 1) to fast (step 5). slow >. ☞ For safety reasons we recommend to only press the < speed-key > when the electric wheelchair is standing still.
  • Page 23: 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. ☞ Before first use the drive batteries should be charged through the charg- ing socket of the rear revetment (1). Selecting the motor mode.
  • Page 24: Pre-Operation Checks

    Check the position of the handlebar. The position of the handlebar is to be ad- justed so that the electric wheelchair can be steered safely. ☞ The angle of the handlebar can be ad- justed after loosening the spanning le- ver (3).
  • Page 25: Battery Charging Procedure

    Battery charging procedure Do not insert any objects other than the battery charger plug into the battery charging socket. – Danger of short circuit! Only charge the batteries in well aired, dry rooms. Protect the charger from heat, dampness, drop and spray water and jamming since it contains voltage.
  • Page 26: Positioning The Steering Unit

    Positioning the steering unit Switch the driving module off before ad- justments. The steering unit should be positioned in such a way that you can comfortably and safely steer the electric wheelchair. Function description A detailed description of the pressure keys and symbols can be found in chapter Keys and symbols - driving module on page 21.
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Angle Of The Steering Unit

    Adjusting the angle of the steering unit For angle adjustment of the steering unit (6) loosen the clamping lever (5). Afterwards swivel the steering unit into the desired po- sition and press the clamping lever (5) back on tightly. Setting the step length of the accompa- nying person With increasing step length, the required turning radius also increases.
  • Page 28: Arm Supports

    ARM SUPPORTS Do not use the arm supports [1] to lift or carry the electric wheelchair. The standard arm supports can be adjusted in height to suit the needs of the user. Adjusting the height of the arm supports To adjust the height of the arm support, pull the locking lever (2) up with one hand and with the other hand slide the arm support into the desired arm sup-...
  • Page 29: 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 back support (1) is returned to the initial position by the pneumatic spring after each unintended adjustment.
  • Page 30: Back Support Upholstery

    Back support upholstery The back support upholstery (1) is attached to the adjustable back with a velcro fastener. Removing the back support upholstery To remove the back support upholstery, first open the velcro fasteners on the back of the back support and then fold the back flap over to the front [2].
  • Page 31: Head Support

    HEAD SUPPORT Always adjust the upper edge of the head support close to the back of the head and at about eye level. Do not position the head support at neck height. Pull the head support out of the bracket maximally up to the marking.
  • Page 32: 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 14. Height adjustment of the leg support Before loosening the star screws (3) se- cure the position of the leg support with one hand against unintentionally swivel- ling down!
  • Page 33: Folding The Footboard Up

    Folding the footboard up To fold the footboard (1) up, first turn the locking ring upward (2). Afterwards fold the footboard up towards the side [3]. ☞ Observe the jamming area between footboard and telescopic rod! ☞ Check the locking function after plac- ing them and letting go of locking lever.
  • Page 34: Removing The Leg Support

    Removing the leg support For transport the leg supports can be re- moved if required [1]. To remove the leg supports, for the foot- board up first. ☞ Therefore observe chapter Folding the footboard up on page 33! Afterwards lift the leg support [2], swivel it outward [3] and remove to the top [4].
  • Page 35: Seat

    SEAT Special safety information 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 cleaning and maintenance.
  • Page 36: 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 adjustment module.
  • Page 37: Shoulder Strap

    SHOULDER STRAP The shoulder strap is not part of the re- taining system for the electric wheelchair and/or user during transport in a motor vehicle. The shoulder strap should not be pulled too tight. The shoulder strap (1) serves for additional stabilisation of a person sitting the electric wheelchair.
  • Page 38: Adjusting The Shoulder Strap To The Body

    Adjusting the shoulder strap to the body ☞ The strap should not be pulled too tight. To adjust the strap length, open the respec- tive buckle (4) resp. (5). Readjust the strap and close the respective buckle again. ☞ Protruding ends of the strap can be fastened with the buckle (6) near the pelvis.
  • Page 39: Loading And Transportation

    >! – This document and further for the ramp or lifting platform. information can be accessed on our website < www.meyra.com > in the The maximum bearing height specified < Infozentrum >. for the ramp must be greater than the height 'h' from the ground to the loading ☞...
  • Page 40: Transport Security

    < Safety and general handling instructions electric vehicles > chapter < Transport in motor vehicles or with con- veyors >. – This document and further information are available in the < Infor- mation center > on our website < www. meyra.com >.
  • Page 41: Tyres

    TYRES Tyres are made of a rubber mixture and can leave permanent or difficult-to-remove marks on some surfaces (e.g. plastic, wood- en or parquet flooring, carpets, mats). We cannot accept liability for damages on sur- faces caused by wear or chemical processes of the tyres.
  • Page 42: 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 43 Maintenance schedule WHEN WHAT REMARK Every 6 -8 months Wheel attachments Do it yourself or with the aid (depending dis- of a helper. Wheel nuts or screws are tance covered) to be checked for tight fit. Securely tighten any loosened wheel nuts or screws and retighten again after 10 oper- ating hours or resp.
  • Page 44: Fuses

    Fuses Replacing the fuses Only replace the safety fuse with a safety fuse of the same type. ☞ Therefore observe chapter Technical data on page 53. Before replacing fuses, park the electric wheelchair on a level surface and secure it from rolling away.
  • Page 45: Lighting

    Lighting Have a defective lamp repaired immedi- ately. The lighting (1)+(2) is equipped with longlife LED-technology. Headlights The housing of the light (1) must be adjust- ed so that the light cone is visible on the driving surface. – The lower edge of the light cone should be set at distance of 3 me- ters to the front of the electric wheelchair.
  • Page 46: 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 47: Basic Safety Information

    An unintended pushing or steering mo- that can be found on our website: < www. tion when the driving lever is pressed can meyra.com >. put the electric wheelchair into uncon- Never reach into the swivel area of the trolled motion! – Danger of accidents! components when operating adjustment devices, e.g.
  • Page 48: Transfer Out Of The Electric Wheelchair

    Transfer out of the electric wheel- Always drive with a low speed on rising/fall- ing gradients. chair Extreme inclinations or slopes are to be driv- Drive with the electric wheelchair as closely en on with adequate final speed. as possible to the spot where you want the user to switch out of the wheelchair.
  • Page 49: Crossing Obstacles

    Crossing obstacles Electrical system The obstacle crossing capability depends An incorrect and/or inappropriate modifi- on the driving surface gradients, the ad- cation of the driving behaviour can impair justment of the footplate and other fac- the safety of the electric wheelchair and tors.
  • Page 50: Driving On Public Highways

    CLEANING wheelchair cannot slide away in case of an accident or sudden braking ma- The plastic panelling is attacked through noeuvre. non-ionic tensides as well as solvents and – Additionally activate the parking brakes. especially alcohol. Do not clean the electric wheelchair with Driving on public highways a high-pressure cleaner! –...
  • Page 51: Finish

    He has been introduces found in the < Information center > on our to the maintenance. website: < www.meyra.com >. Customer Service Finish In case you have any questions or need help please contact your specialist dealer who...
  • Page 52: Information For Extended Pauses Of Use

    cation must be recorded and stated when ordering spare parts. This should prevent wrong order details on future spare parts orders. Information for extended pauses of use In case of longer periods without use, the following measures are required: ☞ Charge the batteries at least once a moth for a period of more than 16 hours.
  • Page 53: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA Maximum range The nominal values indicated by are reason- All data given in the < Technical data > refers able in compliance with ISO 7176-4: to the standard version. The maximum range depends to a large ex- tent on the following factors: Dimensional tolerance ±15 mm, ±...
  • Page 54: Hill Climbing Ability

    Hill climbing ability Gradients in excess of the permitted values (e.g. ramps) should for safety reasons only be driven when the wheelchair is empty! Applied norms The electric wheelchair complies with the norm: – EN 12184: 2014 – ISO 7176-8: 2014 –...
  • Page 55: Values Acc. To Iso 7176-15 For Model 1.623 Ichair Dynamic

    Values acc. to ISO 7176-15 for model 1.623 iCHAIR Dynamic min. max. Overall length with footboard 1060 mm 1810 mm Overall width 600 mm 600 mm Overall dimensions – kg 260 kg User weight (incl. additional load) – kg 75 kg Weight of the heaviest part –...
  • Page 56: Further Technical Data For Model 1.623 Ichair Dynamic

    Values acc. to ISO 7176-15 for model 1.623 iCHAIR Dynamic min. max. Forward top speed (depending on equipment) 6 km/h 6 km/h Minimum breaking distance from top speed 1000 mm 1000 mm Maximum range 30 km 40 km Axle horizontal position –...
  • Page 57 Further technical data for model 1.623 iCHAIR Dynamic min. max. Transport dimensions Length 860 mm – mm (without leg supports) Width – mm 600 mm Height without arm supports, cushion removed, 640 mm 960 mm back support folded onto the seat...
  • Page 58: Meaning Of The Labels On The Electric Wheelchair

    Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair Attention! Read the operating manuals and other provided documentation. Do not lift the electric wheelchair at the arm supports or leg sup- ports. Removable parts are not suitable for carrying. Drive mode Push mode Push only on level surfaces.
  • Page 59: Meaning Of The Symbols On The Washing Instruction

    Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair Reference to the angle adjustment of the back support (symbol printed on grip) Meaning of the symbols on the washing instruction (the symbols correspond to European standard) Wash as delicates with the indicated maximum temperature in °C. Wash as regular laundry with the indicated maximum temperature in °C.
  • Page 60: 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 61: Inspection Certificate

    INSPECTION CERTIFICATE Recommended safety inspection 1st year (at least every 12 months) Electric wheelchair 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 3rd year Recommended safety inspection 2nd year (at least every 12 months) (at least every 12 months) Stamp of specialist dealer:...
  • Page 62: Warranty / Guarantee

    < Information center > sector < PMS > on description, delivery note number with de- our website < www.meyra.com >. livery date and serial number (SN). We reserve the right to make technical im- The serial number (SN) can be read off of provements.
  • Page 63: 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 Electric wheelchair data: Serial-no.(SN): Stamp of specialist dealer:...
  • Page 64 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 205 348 101 (Status: 2021-09) All technical modifications reserved. Original operating manual.

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