Meyra-Ortopedia 9.050 Owner's Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
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FOLDING WHEELCHAIR

Model 9.050
Model 3.940
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m o v e
p e o p l e .

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  • Page 1: Folding Wheelchair

    OPERATING MANUAL FOLDING WHEELCHAIR Model 9.050 Model 3.940 m o v e p e o p l e .
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction....................4 List.of.models....................5 Indications...................... 5 Acceptance..................... 5 Specifications....................6 Use........................6 Adjustment....................7 Life.span......................7 Overview......................8 Brake....................... 9 Pressure brake - user ..................10 Locking the brakes ..................10 Releasing the brakes ..................10 Operating brake ....................10 Drum brake for accompanying persons ............11 Leg.supports....................
  • Page 3 Wheels......................20 Drive wheels......................20 Quick release axle ..................20 Drive wheels with pneumatic tyres ..............20 Tyre damage on pneumatic tyres ..............20 Back.support....................21 Back support belt ....................21 Fitting the back belt ..................21 Support.castors................... 22 Stick-in support castors ..................22 Removing/inserting the support castors .............22 Retaining.strap....................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    PDF-files of the above mentioned doc- Like any other vehicle, a wheelchair is uments can be accessed on our web- a technical aid. It is subject to expla- site < www.meyra-ortopedia.com >. nations, requires regular care and can cause danger when used improperly. ☞...
  • Page 5: List.of.models

    ACCEPTANCE This operating manual applies to the All products are checked for faults following model: in the factory and packed in special boxes. Model 9.050 Model 3.940 ☞ .Note: However, we request that you check the vehicle for possible INDICATIONS transport damage immediately on receipt –...
  • Page 6: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS The wheelchair of the standard-fold- The wheelchair is universally applica- ing-wheelchair-family, was developed ble on level, firm surfaces and can be for adults and adolescents. used as follows: – for indoors (e.g. apartment, day The wheelchair solely serves to trans- care), port one person in the seat and not –...
  • Page 7: Adjustment

    ADJUSTMENT LIFE.SPAN The specialist workshop will hand out We expect an average lifespan of the wheelchair to you under consid- about 4 years for this product, as far eration of all relevant safety instruc- as the product is applied for its des- tions, ready for operation and adjust- ignated purpose and all maintenance ed to your needs.
  • Page 8: Overview

    OVERVIEW The overview shows, representative for all models, the most important compo- nents of the standard-folding-wheelchair. Pos. Description Pos. Description 1 Push handle 8 Steering wheel 2 Back support 9 Locking lever– Arm support 3 Arm support 10 Locking knob – Quick release axle 4 Seat belt/seat cushion 11 Brake lever –...
  • Page 9: Brake

    BRAKE By locking the brakes with the brake lever (1), the wheelchair is secured against rolling away unintentionally (parking brake). Depending on the version, the wheel- chair can be equipped with pressure brakes (2) or with drum brakes (3). ☞ .Note: Therefore observe the mainte- nance instructions as well as safety...
  • Page 10: Pressure Brake - User

    Pressure.brake.-.user Locking.the.brakes To secure the wheelchair against any unintentional rolling, press both brake levers forward all the way (1). ☞ .Note: It should not be possible to push the wheelchair forward when both brakes are locked. Releasing.the.brakes Pull both brake levers back all the way (2).
  • Page 11: Drum Brake For Accompanying Persons

    Drum.brake.for.accompany- ing.persons The drum brake is operated by the accompanying person by way of the brake levers (1) on the extended push handles or the pushing rod. Attention: With the drum brakes version, the accompanying person must not lift the wheelchair on the extended push handles.
  • Page 12: Leg.supports

    LEG.SUPPORTS Attention: Before any actions on the leg sup- ports the wheelchair is to be se- cured against unintentional rolling motions. ☞ Therefore observe chapter < Brakes >. Calf.belt The removable calf belt (1) prevents the feet from sliding off the back of the footplates.
  • Page 13: Attaching The Calf Belt

    Attaching.the.calf.belt For attachment both loops of the calf belt are to be slid over the attachment pins [1]. Length.adjustment.of.the.calf.belt For length adjustment the calf belt is to be adjusted in length with help of the velcro fastener at the back. Leg.support.lower.part The footplates are to be folded up for entry into, exiting the wheelchair or...
  • Page 14: Leg Support Upper Part

    Leg.support.upper.part The upper leg support with an in- serted lower leg support is termed leg support. Turning. the. leg. supports. to. the. side. For easy transfer out of/into the wheelchair as well as driving closer to a closet, bed or bathtub the leg sup- ports can be swivelled away toward the in-/outside [1] and [2].
  • Page 15: Swivelling In The Leg Supports

    Swivelling.in.the.leg.supports ☞ .Note: After audibly swivelling the leg supports inward check the locking device of the respective leg sup- port. ☞ Afterwards observe chapter < Low- er leg support >. – For inward swivelling, let the leg supports swivel forward until the locking device audibly engages [1].
  • Page 16: Arm.support

    ARM.SUPPORT The arm supports [1] are removable [2] and simultaneously serve as pad- ded arm support, clothes guard and wind protector. . Attention: No not grab between the frame and arm support. – Danger of jam- ming! • Do not lift the wheelchair using the arm supports.
  • Page 17: Swivelling Up The Arm Support

    Swivelling.up.the.arm.sup- port For transfer out of/into the wheelchair the arm support can be swivelled up- ward [1] as well as turned behind the back support [2]. – Fold the locking lever - arm sup- port up (3) in order to swivel up the arm support.
  • Page 18: Removing The Arm Support

    Removing.the.arm.support For removal of the arm support [1]: 1. fold the locking lever up on the front and back (2). 1. first fold the front locking lever up (2), then swivel the arm support up and inward. ☞ View chapter < Swivelling in the arm support >.
  • Page 19: Inserting The Arm Support

    Inserting.the.arm.support ☞ .Note: The tube of the arm support must lie in the guide groove on the back tube (1). 1. For attachment, insert the arm sup- port from the top into the respec- tive bracket and swivel it down. ☞...
  • Page 20: Wheels

    WHEELS Drive.wheels The drive wheels are on a quick re- lease axle [1]. ☞ If the drive wheels has too much sideward lag or the quick release axle does not engage, contact your specialist dealer immediately for repair. ☞ No person may be seated in the Drive.wheels.with.pneu- wheelchair during assembly or matic.tyres...
  • Page 21: Back.support

    BACK.SUPPORT Back.support.belt Fitting.the.back.belt The tensioning of the back support (1) is adjustable. – Pull the back belt off and fold it to the front (2). – Open the Velcro fastener of the belt (3) that you wish to adjust and close it again after adjustment.
  • Page 22: Support.castors

    SUPPORT.CASTORS Stick-in.support.castors The insertable support castors can be inserted from the back into the lower frame tubes [1]. Removing/inserting. the. support. castors – Depress the corresponding spring button (2) in order to remove/in- sert a support castor. ☞ The respective spring button (2) must visibly and audibly engage!
  • Page 23: Retaining.strap

    RETAINING.STRAP The retaining strap [1] is screwed with mounting links onto the back tubes. ☞ .Note: The subsequent assembly of a lap retaining strap must be carried out by a specialist workshop! . Attention: The retaining strap is not part of the retaining system for the wheel- chair and/or the driver during transport in a handicapped trans-...
  • Page 24: Person.transport.inside.a.motor.vehicle

    PERSON.TRANSPORT.IN- SIDE.A.MOTOR.VEHICLE To determine if your wheelchair is ap- proved as a seat for transport inside a motor vehicle, please look at the type plate of your wheelchair. . Attention: Subsequently, firmly attached parts of non-original parts to your wheelchair are not approved for person transportation within an HTV.
  • Page 25: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance.schedule WHEN WHAT REMARK Carry out test yourself Before.starting.out Test.brakes.for.fault- less.operation or with a helper. Activate brake lever to the limit. The locked wheels should not be able to turn under op- erating conditions. If they can still turn, the brakes must be re- paired by an author- ised specialist work-...
  • Page 26 WHEN WHAT REMARK Carry out visual check Before.starting.out Check.tyre.profile yourself. If the tyre profile is worn down or if the tyre is damaged, con- sult a specialist work- shop for repairs. Carry out the test your- Before.starting.out Check. back. support. self or by a helper.
  • Page 27 WHEN WHAT REMARK Carry out test yourself Every.8.weeks Check. all. screw. con- or with a helper. (depending dis- nections. for. secure. The following is to be tance covered) checked with great care: – Attachment of the back- and seat pro- files at the side frame, –...
  • Page 28: Technical.data

    TECHNICAL.DATA Tyre.pressure.of.pneumatic.tyres Maximum tyre pressure is printed on All data given in the < Technical data > the tyres on each side. refers to the standard version. Full tyre pressure – drive wheel The overall length depends on the po- Standard: sition and size of the drive wheels.
  • Page 29 Model:..................9.050 Type plate: ................at the crossbrace tube Life span: ......................4 years Dimensions Overall length with leg supports (min. / max.): ......1020 / 1080 mm Length without leg supports (min. / max.): ........770 / 830 mm Overall width (min.
  • Page 30 Transport.dimensions Folding length with leg supports (min. / max.): ......1020 / 1080 mm Folding length (without leg supports, drive wheels): ........ 750 mm (Support castors are removed or swivelled underneath the seat) Folding width: ....................280 mm Folding height: ..................min. 960 mm Permitted.inclination/slopes max.
  • Page 31 Model:..................3.940 Type plate: ................at the crossbrace tube Life span: ......................4 years Dimensions Overall length with leg supports (min. / max.): ......1020 / 1080 mm Length without leg supports (min. / max.): ........770 / 830 mm Overall width (min.
  • Page 32 Transport.dimensions Folding length with leg supports (min. / max.): ......1020 / 1080 mm Folding length (without leg supports, drive wheels): ........ 750 mm (Support castors are removed or swivelled underneath the seat) Folding width: ....................280 mm Folding height: ..................min. 960 mm Permitted.inclination/slopes max.
  • Page 33: Meaning Of The Labels On The Wheelchair

    Meaning.of.the.labels.on.the.wheelchair Attention! Read the operating manuals and other provided doc- umentation. Do not lift the wheelchair at the arm supports or leg supports. Removable parts are not suitable for carrying. Attention! Readjust the brakes. Attention! Increased danger of tilting when on inclinations / slopes, especially in combination with short wheel base.
  • Page 34: 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 Max. permissible total weight Permitted axle loads Max. permissible rising gradient Max. permissible falling gradient Max. permitted final speed The product is approved as a seat within a motor vehicle The product is not approved as a seat within a motor vehicle.
  • Page 35: Inspection.certificate

    INSPECTION.CERTIFICATE Vehicle.data: Model: Delivery note no.: Serial-no.(SN): Recommended.safety.inspection.2nd.year Recommended.safety.inspection.1st.year (at.least.every.12.months) (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 Next safety inspection in 12 months Date: Date: Recommended.safety.inspection.3rd.year Recommended.safety.inspection.4th.year (at.least.every.12.months) (at.least.every.12.months)
  • Page 36: Notes

    NOTES...
  • Page 37 NOTES...
  • Page 38: Warranty./.Guarantee

    WARRANTY./.GUARAN- Interferences through radiation 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 specifica- uct within the scope of or general tions cannot be declared as warranty terms and conditions and warranty or guarantee claims.
  • Page 39: 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: Model: Signature: Place, date:...
  • Page 40 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 922-311 Fax +49 (0)5733 922-9311 info@meyra-ortopedia.de m o v e p e o p l e . www.meyra-ortopedia.de 205 338 201 (Status: 2011-03) All technical modifications reserved! •...

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