IMPORTANT INFORMATION & CLASS
The REAL chair has interchangeable components, accessories and functions with setting options for individual adaptation.
The chair must only be used by the person for whom it was prescribed and for the purpose for which it is intended.
The chair is intended for indoor use only and must not be used outdoors. The chair must not be exposed to extreme cold
or heat, prolonged sunlight or other radiation. The chair must not be exposed to water, other fluids or chemicals. Warning!
Metal surfaces may become very hot if they are exposed to direct sunshine. The chair must not be equipped with any other
accessories or components other than those approved by Mercado Medic AB. To maintain the CE marking, modifications
or changes must not be carried out without Mercado Medic AB’s approval
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Repairs and other technical measures may only be carried out by personnel authorised by Mercado Medic AB. Read this
manual carefully before using the chair for the first time.
NECESSARY INFORMATION BEFORE USE
1. Adjust the armrests to a suitable height and lock the knob for height adjustment.
2. Fit the back pole in the intended bracket and lock the knob for height adjustment of the backrest.
3. Fit the brake lever in the intended bracket (left or right side). Does not apply to electric brakes.
4. All wheels and knobs must be tightened before sitting in the chair.
5. The brake on the chair must always be applied when getting in and out of the chair. The brake must be checked on
a regular basis.
6. Applies to electric chairs: Charge the chair according to the instructions in this manual.
NOTE! Chairs should be charged daily.
7. The chair must not be used with the back and/or armrests removed.
FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH YOUR REAL 9500/9600 EL 24V
• REAL 9500/9600 EL complies with protection class II, Internal battery.
• REAL 9500/9600 EL complies with protection type B.
• REAL 9500/9600 EL has been EMC tested and tested in accordance with EN 60601-1-1 and EN 60601-1-2,
and must therefore be handled in accordance with our instructions for use and care.
• REAL 9500/9600 EL complies with IP 21. IP2X covers contact protection for fingers etc., preventing access to
hazardous parts with fingers or similar. IPX1 covers dripping water protection, light shower from above.
• REAL 9500/9600 EL “can” affect and be affected by RF equipment in its immediate vicinity that generates
electromagnetic fields. For example, communications systems, electricity generators and similar equipment “can” affect
the control system. Additional information is available to download from
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• Max. user weight, adult: REAL 9500/9600 MANUAL 140 kg. REAL 9500/9600 EL 150 kg.
• Max user weight, child: REAL 9500/9600 MANUAL 75 kg. REAL 9500/9600 EL 75 kg.
• REAL 9000 9500/9600 is approved for parking with the brake applied on inclines of up to five degrees in all
directions. If the chair is parked with the brake applied on steeper inclines, it may begin to slide.
• NOTE! The electrical functions on REAL 9500/9600 EL chairs may be used for max. 10% of the time (max. 2 mins/20 mins).
The electronics measure the activity and shut down the electrical functions if this limit is exceeded.
• Only tested and approved batteries and chargers from Mercado Medic AB may be used with REAL 9500/9600 EL.
• Warning! Do not plug anything other than the electrical accessories adapted by Mercado Medic AB into the control
system’s contacts.
• Mercado Medic’s armrests, seats, backrests, etc. have been developed and produced to be free from toxic substances
and allergens.
• The chair is tested and approved for use b5°C and +40°C and 15 to 90 % non-condensing humidity. If the
chair has been stored in an environment outside these limits, it must be left to acclimatise before use in order to ensure
that it can be used safely.
• REAL 9500/9600 EL has an electric lifting mechanism that can lift the patient so high that, in the worst case, there
is a risk of falling. If the patient cannot get out of the chair from its highest position, the seat height should never be
set higher than the position at which the patient’s feet touch the ground. The only exception to this is cases where the
patient can summon help via a home-help alarm or telephone.
• If REAL 9500/9600 EL is equipped with leg supports, the user’s feet must remain on the footplate when using the
electrical functions.
• The chair must be moved with care. Before moving off, consideration must be given to the surroundings. Any pets or
children on the floor could be easily run into. The chair must only be used to sit on and should not be regarded as a toy
by either children or adults.
• REAL 9500/9600 EL is approved for transportation/storage at temperatures between -25°C and +60°C, and in up to
90% non-condensing relative humidity.
• The chair must be transported in the intended cardboard box on a pallet. If the chair is transported by car, it must be
strapped in place using straps over both the base and the seat, and it should be set to the lowest possible seat height.
• Repairs and other technical measures may only be carried out by personnel authorised by Mercado Medic AB.
• The chair must not be used at altitudes greater than 2,000 m above sea level.
• REAL 9500/9600 is always delivered as standard with seat, back and armrests, and a handheld controller for chairs
with electrical functions.
• REAL 9500/9600 must not be moved when the seat is in the raised position.
• The warranty period is two (2) years unless otherwise agreed. For warranty cases, please contact Mercado Medic AB.
• The max. service life is ten (10) years.
• REAL 9500/9600 can be supplemented with a variety of accessories. All accessories must be fitted so that there is no
risk of small parts (such as fuses etc.) coming loose. All cables must be secured with cable ties to the chair’s frame to
minimise the risk of strangulation.
