Meyra 1.160, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...EN W e m o v e p e o p l e OPERATING MANUAL ACTIVE WHEELCHAIR Model 1 160 ...

Page 2: ...calf belt 9 Footplate 9 Arm supports 10 Swivelling up the arm support 10 Inserting the arm support 10 Back support 11 Folding over the back support 11 Folding up the back support 11 Fitting the back belt 12 Wheels 13 Tyre damage on pneumatic tyres 13 Drive wheels 13 Quick release axle 13 Support castors 14 Stick in support castors 14 Removing inserting the support castors 14 Swing out support whee...

Page 3: ...ng the wheelchair 16 Transport security 17 Maintenance 17 Maintenance 17 Maintenance schedule 18 Technical data 21 Meaning of the labels on the wheelchair 24 Meaning of the symbols on the type plate 25 Inspection certificate 26 Notes 27 Warranty Guarantee 30 Inspection certificate for transfer 31 ...

Page 4: ...deviate from your model We have therefore also listed chapters with options that might not be appli cable for your individual wheelchair Attention Read and observe the following documentation belonging to the wheelchair before first operation this operating manual Safety and general handling in structions Mechanical and mus cle powered wheelchairs Note Children and juveniles should read the docume...

Page 5: ...ir is to be considered when the adaptation and adjustment possibilities of standard and light weight wheelchairs is not suffi cient ACCEPTANCE All products are checked for faults in the factory and packed in special boxes Note However we request that you check the vehicle for possible transport damage immediately on receipt preferably in the pres ence of the carrier The packaging of the wheelchair...

Page 6: ...re a long term opti mal provision even with changing illness handicap patterns of the user Especially for children and juveniles an adjustment every 6 months is recommendable We recommend regular medical exams in order to ensure safety for active participation in traffic Retrospective adjustments should be carried out solely by the special ist dealer LIFE SPAN We expect an average life span of abo...

Page 7: ...ws the most important components of the wheelchair Pos Description 1 Back support 2 Arm support clothes guard 3 Seat belt seat cushion 4 Calf strap 5 Footplate 6 Steering wheel Pos Description 8 Push handle 9 Pressure brake 10 Handrims 11 Drive wheel ...

Page 8: ...ters General safety informa tion and Brakes Attention Arrange an immediate repair of the brakes by your specialist work shop if the braking performance reduces Pressure brake user Locking the brakes To secure the wheelchair against any unintentional rolling press both brake levers down all the way 4 Note It should not be possible to push the wheelchair forward when both brakes are locked Releasing...

Page 9: ...er of accident Removing the calf belt Removal of the calf belt is achieved by opening the velcro strap Attaching the calf belt For attaching the calf belt is guided around the front frame tube 2 and adjusted to the corresponding length with the velcro fastener FOOTPLATE A footplate 3 is available that can be adjusted in height angle and depth to the individual requirements ...

Page 10: ...used with the arm supports assem bled Swivelling up the arm support Pull the arm support with a lit tle forward pressure out of the bracket clamping mechanism and swivel it upwards 2 Attention Removed side elements must be carefully replaced before the wheelchair is used again Inserting the arm support If necessary clamp the arm support with a little pressure as far as pos sible into the arm suppo...

Page 11: ... back support with a quick jerk Folding up the back support For raising the back support first pull or press the cord in the mid dle and then pull the back support back as far as possible 2 The pressure bolt must audibly lock into place Check the engagement of the back support with a quick jerk Note The greasing of the thrust bolts is recommended for an easier latch ing of the back support Swivel ...

Page 12: ...flap of the back sup port and fold it to the front 1 Open the Velcro fastener of the belt that you wish to adjust and close it again after adjustment Attention The overlapping of the Velcro fas tener has to be at least 10 cm Pull the back belt to the back again and attach the velcro strap 2 ...

Page 13: ...tipping over Note After each assembly the locking device is to be checked with side ward pulling pressing on the drive wheels If the drive wheels has too much sideward lag or the quick release axle does not engage contact your specialist dealer immediately for repair Quick release axle The drive wheels can be removed and reassembled without any tools First press the locking knob 1 of the quick rel...

Page 14: ...e support castors 2 can be swiv elled inward underneath the seat 4 Swivelling of the support castors can be done by an accompanying person or aid Free foot space for the accompa nying person with the support cas tors swung inwards Swivelling the support castors Note This function can be performed with the foot Press the support castors down out of the lock then swivel them under the seat 4 or towa...

Page 15: ...braking function possible Danger of accidents through un controlled rolling motions Note When using the shunting castors the attendant is responsible for the safety of the person sitting in the wheelchair Height adjustment of the shunt ing castors After changing the seat height as well as after changing the size of the wheels the shunting castors may have to be adjusted in height again The correct...

Page 16: ...alist workshop Attention The retaining strap is not part of the retaining system for the wheelchair and or the driver dur ing transport in motor vehicles TRANSPORT Carrying the wheelchair The backrest can be folded forward onto the seat for carrying the wheel chair 2 The back support bracket 3 then serves as a carrying handle Check the locking down of the back support before carrying the wheelchai...

Page 17: ...ety and general handling instructions Mechanical and muscle powered wheelchairs chapter Transport in motor vehi cles or with conveyors MAINTENANCE An incorrect or neglected cleaning and maintenance results in a limita tion of the product liability Maintenance The following maintenance schedule gives you a guide for carrying out the maintenance They do not give information about the actual extent o...

Page 18: ...t Check pressure brake for wear Move brake lever to the side Carry out tests yourself or have a helper do it If you notice any increasing slackness on the brake lever take the wheelchair to your specialist workshop im mediately for repairs Danger of accident Before starting out Check air pressure of the tyres Do it yourself or with the aid of a helper Use a tyre pressure tester or if not avail abl...

Page 19: ...ly for re pairs Danger of ac cident Before starting out Especially before driv ing in the dark Check the lighting Check the light and indicator signal equip ment as well as reflec tors for immaculate performance Carry out test yourself or with a helper Every 8 weeks depending on dis tance covered Lubricate the fol lowing components with a few drops of oil Moving parts of the locking mechanism Brak...

Page 20: ... the side frame attachment of the footplate to the side frame Every 6 months depending on fre quency of use Check Cleanness General condition View Maintenance in document Safety and general handling instructions Mechani cal and muscle pow ered wheelchairs Do it yourself or with the aid of a helper Manufacturer recom mendation Every 12 months depending on fre quency of use Safety inspection Vehicle...

Page 21: ...ck support height Calculation of the max user weight Attention The permissible total weight is cal culated from the empty weight of the wheelchair and the maximum user person weight Additional weight due to subse quent additions or luggage reduce the maximum permissible user weight Example A driver wishes to take luggage with a weight of 5 kg Thus the maximum user weight is reduced by 5 kg Tyre fi...

Page 22: ...480 420 mm Seat depth medium frame 400 440 420 mm Seat depth long frame 460 500 460 mm Seat height without cushion Seat surface height at front edge 450 530 mm Seat cushion thickness 3 6 cm Push handle height continuously adjustable 83 98 cm Back support angle in steps of 3 cm 72 96 90 Seat tilt 3 10 Leg support angle Code 346 79 Foot support to seat without seat cushion lower shank length with fo...

Page 23: ...120 80 mm min turning radius diameter 1250 mm max permissible rising gradient 4 5 8 max permissible falling gradient 4 5 8 max permissible transverse gradient 4 5 8 static tilting safety in all directions 6 10 Climatic data Ambient temperature 25 C to 50 C Storage temperature 40 C to 65 C Weights Max permissible total weight 120 kg max user weight including additional load 110 kg Max additional lo...

Page 24: ...hair Do not lift the wheelchair at the arm supports or leg supports Removable parts are not suited for carrying the wheelchair Attention Increased danger of tilting when on inclinations slopes especially in combination with short wheel base ...

Page 25: ...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 X The product is not approved as a seat within a motor vehicle ...

Page 26: ... 12 months Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Recommended safety inspection 4th year at least every 12 months Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Recommended safety inspection 1st year at least every 12 months Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Sign...

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Page 30: ...d for surface damages tyres of the wheels dam ages due to loosened screws or nuts as well as worn out attachment holes due to frequent assembly work Furthermore damage to the drive and electronics caused by improper cleaning using steam cleaning equip ment or the deliberate or accidental flooding of the components are also excluded Interferences through radiation sources such as mobile phones with...

Page 31: ...he specialist dealer Serial no SN Delivery note no Model Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature 31 WARRANTEE GUARANTEE SECTION Please fill out Copy if necessary and send the copy to the specialist dealer Inspection certificate for transfer Vehicle data ...

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