Meyra 1.618, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...en Operating manual W e m o v e p e o p l e Electric wheelchair Model 1 618 ...

Page 2: ...tatutory regulations 9 High frequency radiation 9 Overview 10 Model1 618 10 Handling the electric wheelchair 11 Securing the electric wheelchair 11 Functional checks 11 Driving 11 Brakes 11 Service brake 11 Braking the wheelchair 11 Parking brake 11 Locking the brakes 12 Releasing the brakes 12 Drive push mode 13 Selecting the push mode 13 Selecting the motor mode 13 ...

Page 3: ...Attaching the calf belt 20 Length adjustment of the calf belt 20 Lower leg support 21 Footplates 21 Footboard 21 Leg support upper part 22 Turning the leg supports to the side 22 Swivelling in the leg supports 23 Removing the leg supports 24 Attaching the leg supports 24 Mechanically height adjustable leg supports 25 Lifting lowering the leg support 25 Electrically height adjustable leg support 26...

Page 4: ...33 Seat pad 33 Seat cushion 33 Seat inclination 33 Electrically adjusting the seat angle 33 Seat height adjustment 34 Head support 35 Adjustment of the head support 35 Use of the head support during handicapped person transport inside a motor vehicle 35 Retaining strap 36 Retaining strap with buckle 36 USB connector socket 37 Attendant control with priority switch 38 Positioning the controller 38 ...

Page 5: ...are parts 49 Disposal 49 Information for the specialist dealer 50 Programming the driving behaviour 50 Technical data 51 Maximum range 51 Applied norms 51 Hill climbing ability 51 Values acc to ISO 7176 15 for model 1 618 52 Further technical data for model 1 618 55 Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair 57 Meaning of the symbols on the type plate 58 Meaning of the symbols on the washing...

Page 6: ... further information on our website www meyra com Contact your specialist dealer when re quired Information about product safety possible recalls and general handling instructions of our products can be found in the Informa tion center on our website www meyra com Our implemented parts and components fulfil the relevant standards of EN 12184 Furthermore the electric wheelchair fulfils the EN 12184...

Page 7: ...nger of injury The wheelchair is driven through the joy stick integrated in the operating module Refrain from jerky starts with your wheel chair Danger of tipping over or tilting Do not use the wheelchair without the lowered footboard or when the arm sup port units are removed Avoid driving on inclinations or slopes with insufficient surface condition The wheelchair is applicable on level firm sur...

Page 8: ... for active par ticipation in traffic REINSTALLMENT The wheelchair is suited for reinstallment With the building block system the wheel chair can be fit to accommodate different handicaps body sizes Before reimplemen tation the wheelchair is to undergo a com plete inspection Hygienical measures required for rein stallment are to be carried out accord ing to a validated hygienic plan and must inclu...

Page 9: ...ays of other electric devices cannot gener ally be ruled out Despite tested protective measures on the electrical equipment of the vehicle distur bances in the operation cannot be ruled out when driving through extreme electric In terferences These are manifested in strange driving behaviour If the electric wheelchair reacts uncontrollably in such a case or if oth er electronic devices such as for...

Page 10: ...ices of the electric wheelchair Pos Description 1 Head support 2 Back support 3 Arm support 4 Seat cushion 5 Steering wheel fork 6 Footplate 7 Steering wheel 8 Type plate 9 Selection lever drive push mode 10 Driving wheel 11 Pushing bar 12 Operating module 13 Front lighting 14 Rear lighting 15 Support castor 16 Electronic cover ...

Page 11: ...n manual Operating module BRAKES Brake the vehicle down carefully and in time This is especially the case when driv ing in front of people and while driving downhill Service brake The motors work electrically as operating brake and carefully brake the electric wheel chair down without jerks to stillstand Braking the wheelchair For allotted braking of the wheelchair slow ly guide the joystick steer...

Page 12: ...n lever drive push mode on both sides as far as possible into drive mode 1 Activation of the selection lever is in tended for an accompanying person Releasing the brakes To loosen the brakes swivel the selection le ver drive push mode on both sides down as far as possible into push mode 2 Activation of the selection lever is in tended for an accompanying person ...

Page 13: ...e electric wheelchair Selecting the push mode 1 Switch off the operating module be cause the pushing will otherwise be made difficult by the electric system Therefore observe operation manu al Operating module 2 Disengage the brakes 1 Therefore observe chapter Releasing the brakes on page 12 The electric wheelchair can now be pushed Selecting the motor mode 1 Activate the brakes 2 Therefore observ...

Page 14: ...Charge the drive batteries via the oper ating module before the first journey 1 Selecting the motor mode Switch the drive motors to the drive mode 1 For this engage the brakes Observe chapter Locking the brakes on page 12 2 Check the correct fit of the battery mains fuse Blade type fuse The blade fuse for the battery main current has to sit tightly in the fuse holder 2 ...

Page 15: ...dded arm support After the adjustment retighten the clamp ing screw Therefore observe chap ter Positioning the operating module on page 17 The distance of the operating module to the padded arm supports can be adjusted after loosening the clamping screw 3 4 Switch the operating module on Press the ON OFF key 4 on the control panel of the operating module Therefore observe operation manu al Operati...

Page 16: ...operating manual of the battery charger 1 Lock the electric wheelchair Therefore observe chapter Securing the electric wheelchair on page 11 2 Insert the charger plug into the battery charging socket 1 of the operating module 3 Switch the battery charger on resp insert the main plug of the battery charger into the corresponding power socket The battery charging procedure is in itiated The charging...

Page 17: ...ds slide the operating module into the desired position In doing so carefully guide the cable and retighten the clamping screw 1 securely Removing the operating module In order to remove the operating module loosen the clamping screw 1 and discon nect the plugged connection 2 Do not pull on the cable while do ing so Afterwards pull out the operating module toward the front out of the arm support t...

Page 18: ...e for example to drive closer to a table remove the operating module more easily For regular drive mode the operating mod ule can be swivelled back toward the front until it engages back into the magnetic lock 1 Should the operating module be po sitioned too close to the arm support move it forward before swivelling Height adjustment of the operating module After the adjustment retighten the clamp...

Page 19: ...al rolling motions Therefore observe chapter Securing the electric wheelchair on page 11 Central leg support The footboard 1 can be folded upward 2 in order to ease entry or exiting of the user Check the locking points Remove both feet from the foot plate Before starting to drive the footboard is to be lowered again 1 ...

Page 20: ...belt is omitted for height ad justable leg supports and is replaced by a calf pad Removing the calf belt For removal the calf belt is to be pulled from the attachment pins 2 Attaching the calf belt For attachment both loops of the calf belt are slid over the attachment pins 3 4 Length adjustment of the calf belt For length adjustment the calf belt is guid ed around the special attachment pins 3 4 ...

Page 21: ...board need to be folded back down 4 and the calf belt attached Footplates The footplates can be folded outward and up 1 resp inward and down 4 Footboard Fold the footboard up before swivelling away and removing the upper leg support Folding up the footboard In order to fold up the footboard lift the loose end of the footboard 5 as far as pos sible Folding the footboard down In order to fold down t...

Page 22: ...hair as well as driving closer to a clos et bed or bathtub the leg supports can be swivelled away toward the in or outside 1 Remove the calf belt before swivelling away the leg supports Therefore observe chapter Calf belt on page 20 Fold up the footplates resp footboard in order to swivel away the leg sup ports Therefore observe chapter Lower leg support on page 21 Afterwards pull or press the res...

Page 23: ...s For inward swivelling let the leg supports swivel forward until the lock audibly engag es 1 After audibly swivelling the leg sup ports inward check the respective lock ing device Afterwards observe chapter Lower leg support on page 21 ...

Page 24: ...irst swivel the leg support side ways and then remove them toward the top 1 Therefore observe chapter Turn ing the leg supports to the side on page 22 Watch for possible danger of jam ming Attaching the leg supports For inserting press the leg supports swiv elled to the side parallel to the front frame tube and lower it into place 2 In doing so the holding pin must slide into the frame tube After ...

Page 25: ...t falling away by an ac companying person Do not let the leg support drop on its own weight Danger of injury Lifting lowering the leg support 1 Before lifting lowering relieve the leg support by an accompanying person by slightly lifting it up 2 Afterwards loosen the clamping lever 1 and have the leg support lifted low ered slowly to the desired level by an accompanying person 3 After the adjustme...

Page 26: ...ght adjustable leg support Danger of jamming Electric contact is automatically established when attaching the electrically height ad justable leg support 1 Height adjustment For height adjustment raise or lower the leg support to the desired height via the oper ating module 1 Therefore observe operation manual Operating module ...

Page 27: ...the locking lever 1 to the back Afterwards swivel the leg support sideways and remove it toward the top 2 Therefore observe chapter Turning the leg supports to the side on page 22 Hanging the electrically height adjusta ble leg support into place After attachment swivel the leg sup ports inward Therefore observe chapter Swivelling in the leg supports on page 23 Press the leg supports swivelled to ...

Page 28: ...upport toward the top The operating module 4 must be re moved first if the arm support on the control side is to be removed Therefore observe chapter Re moving the operating module on page 17 Inserting the arm support For inserting the arm support first slide the arm support as far as possible into the bracket 3 and then tighten the clamping screw 2 For inserting the operating module 4 observe cha...

Page 29: ...n the wire cable 1 Release the wire cable in order to lock the back support in the desired position 3 Slide the back support until the pressure bolts audibly click into place If required replace the seat pad The greasing of the thrust bolts is rec ommended for an easier latching of the backrest Check the lock of the back support We recommend a nearly upright posi tion for driving on inclinations S...

Page 30: ...rap with the velcro fasteners 3 For a soft upper edge you should leave a little space between the upper span ning belt 2 and the folded back sup port upholstery 1 When the user leans against the back support upholstery 1 again pay atten tion that The pressure of the back must be spread evenly throughout the back support upholstery A complete hand should fit in between the cushion and back at the u...

Page 31: ...st for folding over the electrically adjustable back sup port then remove the pin 3 Keep the back support and motor in position with one hand at the push bar Afterwards place the motor onto the lower rack and fold the back support forward Remove the back support cushion to achieve less folding height 4 Reinsert the pin 3 in order to prevent loss Unfolding the back support After raising the back su...

Page 32: ...our electric wheelchair can be equipped with a tilt switch that limits the back support angle in combination with the seat inclination If the safe angle even while driving is exceeded the wheelchair automatical ly brakes to a stop and a peep will sound at every movement of the joy stick Continuing to drive is only possi ble when the back support resp seat angle is reduced ...

Page 33: ...i zontal level surface A danger of tipping over exists on gradients The seat angle adjustment is not linked with an automatic speed reduction func tion An increased danger of tipping over exists with a reclined back support Before driving make sure that you have not adjusted a negative seat inclination resp that the seat inclination ensures a safe sitting position even while driving on hills slope...

Page 34: ...urfaces and during stillstand of the vehicle The seat height 1 can be controlled through the operating module Through this the seat height can be continuously adjusted up to Therefore observe operation manual Operating module The speed is limited when the seat is lifted out of the initial position The limitations to speed are automati cally reset as soon as the seat reaches the initial position ...

Page 35: ...able Adjustment of the head support The maximum height adjustment is indi cated by the marking The head support can be detached or ad justed in height after the clamping lever 1 has been slackened Use of the head support during handicapped person transport inside a motor vehicle This head support is not released for transport of handicapped people inside a motor vehicle ...

Page 36: ... wheelchair Continuous adjustment to suit the us er s needs The retaining strap is screwed on from the outer side at the respective back support holder 1 Retaining strap with buckle Fastening the retaining strap Pull both belt halves to the front and slide the catch halves together so that they latch together Then carry out a pull test Opening the retaining strap To open the retaining strap press ...

Page 37: ... may re quire a more frequent recharging of the batteries The USB connector socket serves to con nect devices with a USB plug type A The maximum power consumption may not exceed 1 A per connection To connect devices first pull of the clothes guard 1 then insert the USB plug If the USB connector socket is not used close it with the splash protection cap 2 ...

Page 38: ...rating module before position adjustment This prevents an unwanted movement of the electric wheelchair Height adjustment Hold the operating module and then slack en the clamping screw 1 Move the operating module into the de sired position and retighten the clamping screw Angle adjustment Hold the operating module and then slack en the clamping screw 2 Swivel the operating module into the de sired ...

Page 39: ...view mirror is to be kept clean at all times Use common glass cleanser to clean the mirror In doing so the manufacturers in structions are to be observed Attaching the rear view mirror For drive mode insert the rear view mirror from the front into the arm support tube and tighten the clamping screw 2 Adjusting the rear view mirror 1 Preadjust the rear view mirror by turn ing the clasp 2 Turn the r...

Page 40: ...ectors are not covered by clothes or other objects at tached to the electric wheelchair LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION Do not use the back support leg sup ports arm supports or revetments to lift the electric wheelchair The electric wheelchair must be switched off before lifting Loading The electric wheelchair can be loaded with the aid of ramps or lifting platforms Ramps and lifting platforms Observe...

Page 41: ...ured through the securing points The four anchor positions are marked with a symbol 1 2 The procedure for securing the wheel chair can be read in the document Safety and general handling instruc tions electric vehicles chapter Trans port in motor vehicles or with conveyors This document and further informa tion are available in the Information center on our website www meyra com MAINTENANCE An inc...

Page 42: ...ess functioning Carry out test yourself or with a helper Every 2 weeks depending on dis tance covered Check air pressure of the tyres Tyre filling pressure 2 5 bar 36 psi Carry out test yourself or with a helper Use a tyre gauge Adjustment screws Screws and nuts are to be checked for tight fit Carry out test yourself or with a helper Retighten the loosened ad justment screws Contact specialist wor...

Page 43: ...wn or if the tyre is damaged con sult a specialist workshop for repairs Every 6 months depending on fre quency of use Check Cleanness General condition View chapter Service on page 47 Do it yourself or with the aid of a helper Manufacturer recom mendation Every 12 months depending on fre quency of use Maintenance jobs Vehicle Battery charger To be carried out by the spe cialist dealer ...

Page 44: ...om rolling away Therefore observe chapter Securing the electric wheelchair on page 11 New fuses can be obtained for example at petrol stations If the safety fuse blows again take the battery to a specialist dealer for repair Fuse Mains battery fuse 1 The blade fuse for the battery current is plugged inside the fuse holder 2 of the battery case Observe chapter Technical data on page 51 ...

Page 45: ...s 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 The lighting case might need to be re adjusted after adjustment of the seat inclination If needed go to a specialist workshop for adjustment ...

Page 46: ... to push mode Move the selection lever for the drive push mode into the drive mode posi tion on both sides Plug connection at one of the drives without contact Check the plug connec tions Malfunction in the elec tronics Have it repaired by the specialist workshop Push mode Selection lever in driving mode position Not listed faults View Error diagnostics in the operating manual for the operating mo...

Page 47: ...ng of the symbols on the washing instruction on page 59 In all other cases the following information is true Clean the upholstery with warm water and hand washing liquid Remove spots with a sponge or a soft brush Wash off persistent dirt with com mercial fine detergent Do not soak Do not machine wash Follow up with clean water and allow to dry Plastic parts The plastic panelling is attacked throug...

Page 48: ...mentationtheelectricwheel chair is to undergo a complete inspection The hygienic measures required for reinstallment are to be carried out in correspondence with the validated hy gienic plan Should your specialist dealer carry out a re vision reconditioning or make fundamental changes to your vehicle without the use of original spare parts this under certain con ditions may result in a remarketing...

Page 49: ...changes modifications are car ried out on the vehicle by the specialist dealer the supplementary information e g assembly operating instructions must be attached to the operating manual of the ve hicle the date of the modification must be recorded and stated when ordering spare parts This should prevent wrong order details on future spare parts orders Disposal The disposal must comply with the res...

Page 50: ...certificate should be recorded in the operating manual A draft for further inspection certificates can be copied from the maintenance and ser vice manual when required It then has to be added to the operating manual Programming the driving behaviour The driving behaviour of the electric wheel chair can be adjusted through the program ming device Therefore observe the respective Maintenance and ser...

Page 51: ...maximum total load is calculated on the basis of the unloaded weight of the wheelchair and the maximum passenger weight Additional weight due to subsequent addi tions or luggage reduce the maximum per missible passenger weight Example A driver wishes to take luggage with a weight of 5 kg Thus the maximum user weight is reduced by 5 kg The maximum range is greatly reduced by frequent uphill driving...

Page 52: ...t inside a motor vehicle Dahl Docking System crash tested acc to ISO 7176 19 136 kg Weight of the heaviest part 0 9 kg 4 5 kg Actual seat depth 400 mm 530 mm Actual seat width 380 mm 650 mm Folding length Centr leg sup footplate up folded Div leg sup Leg supports swivelled inward 870 mm 990 mm Folding width mm mm Folding height Standard Adjustable back ErgoSeat seat and back With Recaro seats the ...

Page 53: ...de 5100 Code 5101 with electric central leg supports Code 4935 Code 5104 Code 4949 280 mm 280 mm 330 mm 200 mm 200 mm 350 mm 430 mm 400 mm 450 mm 400 mm 450 mm 450 mm Static stability downhill 8 5 Static stability uphill 8 5 Static stability lateral 8 5 Dynamic stability uphill 8 5 Angle leg support seat surface Central leg support mechanically adjustable central leg support electrically adjustabl...

Page 54: ...features 700 mm 800 mm 800 mm 900 mm Weight of the dummy ISO 7176 8 76 kg Max forward top speed depending on features 6 km h 10 km h Minimum breaking distance from top speed 1000 mm 2100 mm Maximum range with 6 km h min 50 Ah max 73 Ah battery 30 km 40 km Maximum range with 10 km h min 50 Ah max 73 Ah battery 25 km 35 km Axle horizontal position mm mm ...

Page 55: ...h 180 W drives with 350 W drives 130 kg 160 kg Rear axle load max permitted with 180 W drives with 350 W drives 200 kg 240 kg Ground clearance with 12 1 2 drive wheels 70 mm Ground clearance with 12 1 2 drive wheels 80 mm Empty weight with drive batteries 120 kg 165 kg Empty weight without drive batteries 90 kg 120 kg Overall height 960 mm 1150 mm Transport dimensions Length incl support castors w...

Page 56: ... to 50 C Storage temperature without drive batteries 40 C to 65 C Steering wheel ø 200 x 50 mm 8 pneumatic tyres max 2 5 bar 36 psi puncture safe Driving wheel ø 325 x 58 mm 12 5 x 2 5 pneumatic tyres max 3 5 bar 50 psi puncture safe ø 364 x 75 mm 14 x 3 5 pneumatic tyres max 3 5 bar 50 psi puncture safe Drive batteries 2 x 12 V 43 Ah 5 h 50 Ah 20 h sealed maintenance free 2 x 12 V 63 Ah 5 h 73 Ah...

Page 57: ... supports Removable parts are not suitable for carrying Drive mode Push mode Push only on level surfaces Indication for charging socket Attachment possibility of the transport securing system The product is not approved as a seat within a motor vehicle Indication for danger of jamming Do not reach in here Operation in moving transport vehicles Switch off or switch to driving program 3 ...

Page 58: ...sible 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 permitted user weight if the product is approved as a seat within a motor vehicle The product is not approved as a seat within a motor vehicle ...

Page 59: ...e symbols on the washing instruction the symbols correspond to European standard Gentle cycle with the indicated temperature in C Not suited for the dryer Do not iron Do not use chlorine bleach No dry cleaning possible ...

Page 60: ...ist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature 60 Recommended safety inspection 1st year at least every 12 months INSPECTION CERTIFICATE Vehicle data Recommended safety inspection 3rd year at least every 12 months Recommended safety inspection 2nd year at least every 12 months Recomme...

Page 61: ...r nuts as well as worn out attachment holes due to frequent assembly work Furthermore damage to the drive and elec tronics caused by improper cleaning using steam cleaning equipment or the deliberate or accidental flooding of the components are also excluded Interferences through radiation sources such as mobile phones with high trans mission power HiFi equipment and other extreme interference rad...

Page 62: ...he specialist dealer Serial no SN Delivery note no Model Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature 62 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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Page 64: ...Ring 2 32689 Kalletal Kalldorf GERMANY Tel 49 5733 922 311 Fax 49 5733 922 9311 info meyra de www meyra de Your specialist dealer 205 346 601 Status 2019 01 All technical modifications reserved Original operating manual ...