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Meyra Hurricane 1.880 Operating Manual

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Hurricane
Model 1.880
Operating manual
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  • Page 1 Hurricane Model 1.880 Operating manual W e m o v e p e o p l e .
  • Page 2 Contents Introduction List of models Indications Acceptance Specifications Adjustment Reinstallment Life span Overview Model 1.880, Hurricane Brake Pressure Brake Locking the pressure brakes Releasing the pressure brakes Light-Brake Locking the Light-brake Releasing the Light-brake Adjusting the brakes Fine adjustment of the pressure brakes Calf strap Leg supports Lower leg support...
  • Page 3 Back support Adjusting the back support belt Adjustable back Adjusting the adjustable back Place the back cushion Foldable backrest Folding over the back support Folding up the back support Adjusting the back support angle Swivel-away push handles code 141 Swivelling down the push handles Swivelling up the push handles Flexible back tube end Adjusting the flexibility...
  • Page 4 Service work General Foreword Requirements concerning workshop personnel Customer support Information to maintenance and service work Safety information Required tools and aids Storage Wheelchair identification Term definitions Adaptation and adjustment jobs Maintenance Reinstallment Checklist of the annual maintenance jobs DIN norms and guidelines Torque according to DIN for screwed connections Inspection certificate Technical data...
  • Page 5 PDF-files of above mentioned documents on our website under: We thank you for the confidence you have placed in our company by choosing a < www.meyra.com >. wheelchair from this series. ☞ Contact your specialist dealer when re- With all equipment and their accessories quired.
  • Page 6 LIST OF MODELS ACCEPTANCE This operating manual applies to the follow- All products are checked for faults in the ing models: factory and packed in special boxes. Model 1.880 ☞ Note: However, we request that you check the vehicle for possible transport dam- age immediately on receipt –...
  • Page 7 ADJUSTMENT The wheelchair is to be used on firm surfac- The specialist workshop will hand out the wheelchair to you under consideration of all relevant safety instructions, ready for opera- Attention: tion and adjusted to your needs. Do not use the wheelchair in the show- ☞...
  • Page 8 LIFE SPAN We expect an average life span of about 5 years for this product, as far as the product is applied for its designated purpose and all maintenance and service guidelines. The life span of your product depends upon the frequency of use, the application envi- ronment and care.
  • Page 9 OVERVIEW Model 1.880, Hurricane The overview shows the most important components of the wheelchair. Pos. Description (9) Push handle (1) Back support (10) Handrims (2) Arm support (11) Driving wheel (3) Seat belt/seat cushion (4) Calf strap (5) Footplate (6) Steering wheel (7) Brake (8) Quick release axle...
  • Page 10 BRAKE By locking the brakes with the brake lever (1), the wheelchair is secured against rolling away unintentionally (parking brake). The locking brake belongs to the most im- portant safety features of a wheelchair and is available as a pressure brake (1) or Light- brake (2) for every day versions.
  • Page 11 Light-Brake Locking the Light-brake To secure the wheelchair against any unin- tentional rolling, press both brake levers to- ward the back as far as possible [1]. ☞ Note: It should not be possible to push the wheelchair forward when both brakes are locked.
  • Page 12 Adjusting the brakes According to the chapter Maintenance schedule on page 32the brakes are to be checked for function after each reposition- ing of the drive wheels and readjusted if necessary. Check the pressure resp. Light-brake under observation of – tread of the drive wheels, –...
  • Page 13 CALF STRAP The calf straps, version (3)+(4) prevents the feet from sliding off of the footplates. The calf strap (3) is guided around a special ligament of the calf strap clip (5) and adjust- ed in length with a velcro fastener. Removing and attaching the calf strap (3) is achieved with the calf strap clips (5).
  • Page 14 LEG SUPPORTS Attention: Before any actions on the leg supports the wheelchair is to be secured against unintentional rolling motions. ☞ Therefore observe chapter Brake on page 10. Lower leg support Footboard The footboard (1) can be adjusted to your individual demands in height, tilt and depth.
  • Page 15 Adjusting the angle of the footboard The footboard can be adjusted continuous- ly in angle. Loosen the screws (3). 2. Press the footboard in to the desired angle. – In doing so observe the ground clearance. Retighten the screws (3). Adjusting the depth of the footboard For a further position the footboard can be turned 180°.
  • Page 16 ARM SUPPORTS Attention: Before any actions on the arm supports the wheelchair is to be secured against unintentional rolling motions. ☞ Therefore observe chapter Brake on page 10. The arm supports (1) serve at the same time as arm support, clothes guard and wind guard.
  • Page 17 Swivelling up the arm support Pull the arm support with a little forward pressure out of the bracket (clamping mechanism) and swivel it upwards (2). Attention: Removed side elements must be care- fully replaced before the wheelchair is used again! Inserting the arm support Clamp the arm support with a little pres- sure as far as possible into the arm support...
  • Page 18 Swivelling the arm support inward 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 bracket (clamping mech- anism) and swivel it inward in front of the back support (4).
  • Page 19 Welded arm support / side part The welded arm support (1) has a firm side wall. Open arm support / side part The welded arm support with open side wall has velcro straps (2). ☞ No splash guard!
  • Page 20 BACK SUPPORT Attention: Before any actions on the back sup- ports the wheelchair is to be secured against unintentional rolling motions. ☞ Therefore observe chapter Brake on page 10. Adjusting the back support belt The height of the back trap can be adjusted in 1 cm steps.
  • Page 21 Adjustable back The adjustable back is adjustable through a velcro strap, the so called spanning straps (2). The cushion (1) is placed over it and at- tached with the velcro strap. Adjusting the adjustable back ☞ Note: Adjustment of the adjustable back strap (2) is best achieved while the user ☞...
  • Page 22 Foldable backrest Folding over the back support The back support can be folded down for storage or transport. For this swivel the arm supports in first (1). ☞ Therefore observe chapter Swiv- elling the arm support inward on page 18. 2.
  • Page 23 Adjusting the back support angle The angle of the backrest to the seat surface can be adjusted from +6° to -18°. Swivel up the arm support. 2. Loosen the counter nuts (3) of the stop- per screws in the frame tube. Screw in end stop screws (4) if neces- sary.
  • Page 24 Swivel-away push handles code 141 The pushing handles (1) can be swivelled down by 90° (2). Swivelling down the push handles Therefore swivel the push handle (1) inward and down with one hand by 90° [2]. Swivelling up the push handles For this swivel the pushing handle (3) in- ward and up by 90°...
  • Page 25 SEAT Attention: Before any actions on the seat the wheelchair is to be secured against un- intentional rolling motions. ☞ Therefore observe chapter Brake on page 10. Seat belt The seat strap (1) is screwed onto the seat tubes or alternatively wound around the seat tubes with velcro straps.
  • Page 26 WHEELS Drive wheels The drive wheels are on a quick release axle [1]. ☞ Note: The air pressure value for the tyres of the wheelchair can be read in the Tech- nical data on page 44 or details on both sides of the tyre cover. ☞...
  • Page 27 Quick release device The driving wheels can be removed and re- assembled without any tools. For this swivel the clamping lever (1) down- ward [2]. Afterwards remove or insert the drive wheel with or without the quick release adapter (3). Attention: After inserting the drive wheel with or without the quick release adapter (3)
  • Page 28 Handrims All handrims are designed for a distance to the driving wheel of 15 mm (1), standard setting, and 25 mm. Attention: Replacement of handrims or modifi- cation of handrim distances should al- ways be carried out by your specialist workshop.
  • Page 29 Anti-tilting castor The anti-tilting castor (1) can be height ad- justed into one other position. Attention: Height adjustment of the anti-tilting castors should be carried out by the specialist dealer. Adjusting the height of the anti-tilting castors If necessary remove the protection cushion (2).
  • Page 30 Flat tyre If a flat tyre occurs to the air filled 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 31 LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION Do not use the leg supports, arm supports or accessory parts in order to lift the wheel- chair! Attention: Before lifting, the wheelchair is to be secured against unintentional rolling motions! Loading If necessary the wheelchair can be loaded with the aid of ramps or lifting platforms.
  • Page 32 Maintenance schedule WHEN WHAT REMARK Before starting out General Carry out test yourself or with a helper. Test for faultless operation. Before starting out Test brakes for fault- Carry out test yourself or less operation with a helper. The locked wheels should Activate brake lever to the not be able to turn un- limit.
  • Page 33 WHEN WHAT REMARK Every 8 weeks Check tyre profile Carry out visual check (depending on distance yourself. Minimum tread = 1 mm covered) If the tyre profile is worn down or if the tyre is dam- aged, consult a specialist workshop for repairs.
  • Page 34 < Mechanical and muscle powered Customer support wheelchairs >, Technical questions will gladly be answered (a brochure is supplied with each vehi- by your national Meyra distribution partner. cle), – the model dependent spare parts list, (the required spare parts list can be obtained through the specialist dealer access on our website).
  • Page 35 Information to maintenance and Safety information service work ☞ Wear suitable clothing during ser- ☞ Every wheelchair should undergo in- vice-jobs as well as gloves and protec- spection once a year. tive glasses when required. – The inspection increases the safety and –...
  • Page 36 dium hardness e. g. Loctite® 241 or Required tools and aids Euro Lock A24.20. For adjustments and maintenance we rec- – Damages caused by loose screwed ommend the use of high quality tools. connections. ☞ High quality tools can prevent for ex- ample damages to the surface of the Storage frame as well as minor injuries to the...
  • Page 37 Wheelchair identification For a definite wheelchair identification in case you have questions, or for spare parts orders, the following data can be read off of the type plate: ☞ view sample-type plate [1] The model description (in the field Type resp.
  • Page 38 W e m o v e p e o p l e . Maintenance Before reimplementation the wheelchair is to undergo a complete inspection. Wheelchairs are medical devices of the class ☞ The hygienic measures required for I-MDD. As a medical device they underlie reinstallment are to be carried out in the operator provision and are to be main- correspondence with the validated hy-...
  • Page 39 Checklist of the annual maintenance jobs Preparation for visual check Removed seat and back support elements, leg supports, arm support units. If ❑ necessary, cleaned the vehicle or the modules before the visual check. Visual inspection Checked frame, modules, attachments and accessories for damages, corrosion ❑...
  • Page 40 Checklist of the annual maintenance jobs If quick release axles are used the axle bushing is tightened with a torque of 30- ❑ 35 Nm. ❑ Tyres of drive wheels are checked for perfect seat on the wheel hub. ❑ Checked the space between wheel and clothes guard.
  • Page 41 Checklist of the annual maintenance jobs Brakes ❑ Checked the function of the pressure brakes. If equipped with light brakes the drive wheel may not be turned through hand ❑ pressure on the handrim when the brake is locked. Oil/Grease ❑...
  • Page 42 2.5 / max. 3.5 bar (35 psi) Minimal profile depth acc. to STVO: ....1.5 mm Items with order number Loctite 243 (medium hard) ........205 638 800 MEYRA GmbH Meyra-Ring 2 D-32689 Kalletal-Kalldorf +49 5733 922 - 311 +49 5733 922 - 9311 info@meyra.de...
  • Page 43 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 3rd year Recommended safety inspection 2nd year (at least every 12 months) (at least every 12 months) Stamp of specialist dealer:...
  • Page 44 Dimension tolerance +/-1.5 cm, +/-2° Short form of wheelchair dimensions: SW = Seat width Model: ................................Hurricane 1.880 Type plate: ............................... at the frame tube Life span / operation span: ..........................5 years Dimensions Frame length: ........................... individual manufacture min.
  • Page 45 MEANING OF THE LABELS ON THE WHEELCHAIR Attention! Read the operating manuals and other provided documen- tation.
  • Page 46 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 weights Max. permissible rising gradient Max. permissible falling gradient Permitted maximum speed The product is approved as a seat within a motor vehicle The product is not approved as a seat within a motor vehicle.
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  • Page 50 WARRANTY / GUARANTEE norm specifications cannot be declared as warranty or guarantee claims. We accept legal liability for this product Attention: within the scope of or general terms and Failure to observe the instructions in conditions and warranty and in certain cas- the operating manual, improperly car- es other verbal resp.
  • Page 51 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 52 Your specialist dealer MEYRA GmbH Meyra-Ring 2 D-32689 Kalletal-Kalldorf +49 5733 922 - 311 +49 5733 922 - 9311 info@meyra.de www.meyra.de 205 336 401 (Status: 2015-07) All technical modifications reserved. MEYRA...