Meyra 1.7 series User manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
LIGHTWEIGHT WHEELCHAIRS
Model-Family 1.7xx
Model-Family 1.8xx
Model-Family

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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/drum brake - user .....................................................................10
Locking the brakes........................................................................................10
Releasing the Brakes.....................................................................................10
Drum brake for accompanying persons ...........................................................11
Brake lever extension.........................................................................................12
Calf belt....................................................................................................... 12
Leg supports ............................................................................................... 13
Folding up the foot board ...........................................................................13
Folding down the foot board ......................................................................13
Turning the leg supports to the side ..........................................................14
Removing the leg supports ..........................................................................15
Attaching the leg supports ..........................................................................15
Arm supports .............................................................................................. 17
Removing the arm support ..........................................................................17
Inserting the arm support ............................................................................18
Swivelling up the arm support.....................................................................19
Height adjustable arm supports ..................................................................20
Back support ............................................................................................... 21
Back support with angle adjustment 30°.........................................................21
Push handles............................................................................................... 22

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Wheels ......................................................................................................... 24
Drive wheels .......................................................................................................24
Quick release axle .........................................................................................24
Tyre damage on pneumatic tyres......................................................................24
Specialities for double handrims.......................................................................25
Propelling the wheelchair ............................................................................25
Folding/unfolding with double handrims...................................................25
Support castors .......................................................................................... 26
Support castor length: .......................................................................................26
Stick-in support castors ......................................................................................26
Removing/inserting the support castors .....................................................26
Swing-out support castors.................................................................................27
Swinging the support castors.......................................................................27
Retaining strap ........................................................................................... 28
Fastening the retaining strap with buckle .......................................................28
Adjustment of belt length.................................................................................28
Folding/Unfolding....................................................................................... 29
Folding the wheelchair ......................................................................................29
Carrying the wheelchair ....................................................................................29
Unfolding the wheelchair..................................................................................30
Maintenance ............................................................................................... 30
Maintenance.......................................................................................................30
Maintenance schedule..................................................................................31
Technical data ............................................................................................. 34
Meaning of the labels on the wheelchair ........................................................41
Meaning of the symbols on the type plate......................................................42
Inspection certificate ................................................................................. 43
Notes............................................................................................................ 44
Warranty / Guarantee................................................................................. 46
Inspection certificate for transfer .....................................................................47

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INTRODUCTION
We thank you for the confidence you
have placed in our company by choos-
ing a wheelchair from this series.
The model of your selection, fulfils
the wish for mobility and more inde-
pendence by way of a new styling of
the proven MEYRA-Ortopedia tech-
nology.
With all equipment and their accesso-
ries the wheelchair offers die respec-
tive adaptation to your disability.
Like any other vehicle, a wheelchair is
a technical aid. It is subject to expla-
nations, requires regular care and can
cause danger when used improperly.
The correct handling must therefore
be learned. This operating manual
is to help you get accustomed to the
handling of the wheelchair as well as
to prevent accidents.
☞Note:
Please note that the illustrated
equipment variants can 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 documentation belonging to
the wheelchair together with their
parents respectively a supervisor or
an accompanying person before
first use.
For users with visual impairments the
PDF-files of the above mentioned doc-
uments can be accessed on our web-
site < www.meyra-ortopedia.com >.
☞Contact your specialist dealer when
required.
Alternatively people with visual im-
pairments can have the documenta-
tion read out by a helper.

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LIST OF MODELS
This operating manual applies to the
following models:
Model-Family 1.7xx
Model 1.750
Model 1.751
Model 1.760
Model-Family 1.8xx
Model 1.840
Model 1.850
INDICATIONS
If the following indications occur we
recommend the application of this
mobility product:
☞Walking disability resp. extremely
limited walking ability as part of
the basic need to move around in
your own home.
☞The need to be able to leave home
for a short walk in fresh air or in or-
der to reach the places, commonly
in the perimeter of the home, re-
quired to fulfil basic needs.
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 presence
of the carrier.
☞Note:
The packaging of the wheelchair
should be stored for a further
transport that might become nec-
essary.

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USE
Through its constructive advantages
the wheelchair can universally be im-
plemented on level, firm surfaces and
is therefore an allround-wheelchair:
– for indoors (e.g. apartment, day
care),
– outdoors (e.g. in parks),
– as a companion on tours (e.g. in a
bus or train).
The wheelchair offers manifold ad-
justment possibilities to individual vi-
tal statistics.
The wheelchair should be adapted
to your needs by a specialist dealer
before the first use. The adaptation
will take into account the driving ex-
perience, the physical limits of the
user and the main place of use of the
wheelchair.
!Attention:
Always have adaptation and ad-
justment work carried out by a
specialist dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
The wheelchair of the lightweight-
family, was developed for adults and
adolescents.
The wheelchair solely serves to trans-
port one person in the seat and not as
a hauling aid, transporter or similar.

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ADJUSTMENT
The specialist workshop will hand out
the wheelchair to you under consid-
eration of all relevant safety instruc-
tions, ready for operation and adjust-
ed to your needs.
☞Note:
☞We recommend a regular control
if the wheelchair adjustment in or-
der to ensure a long-term optimal
provision even with changing ill-
ness/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 lifespan of
about 4 years for this product, as far
as the product is applied for its des-
ignated purpose and all maintenance
and service guidelines.
The life span of your product depends
upon the frequency of use, the appli-
cation environment and care.
The implementation of spare parts
can prolong the life span of the prod-
uct. As a rule spare parts are available
up to 5 years after production is dis-
continued.
☞The indicated life span does not
constitute additional guarantee.

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Pos. Description
1 Push handle
2 Back support
3 Arm support
4 Clothes guard
5 Seat belt/seat cushion
6 Locking lever, leg support
OVERVIEW
The overview shows, representative for all models, the most important compo-
nents of the wheelchair.
Pos. Description
7 Foot board/footplates divided
8 Steering wheel
9 Drive wheel
10 Brake lever – pressure brake
11 Handrims
12 Locking knob – Quick release
axle

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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 light-
weight wheelchair can be equipped
with pressure brakes (2) or with drum
brakes (3)+(4).
☞Note:
Therefore observe the mainte-
nance instructions as well as safety
and general handling information
< Mechanical and muscle powered
wheelchairs > chapters < Gen-
eral safety information > and
< Brakes >.
!
Attention:
Arrange an immediate repair of
the brakes by your specialist work-
shop if the braking performance
reduces.

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Pressure brake/drum 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).
Function as operating brakes
Pull both brake levers evenly and only
lightly in order to achieve a controlled
deceleration of the wheelchair.

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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 push bar.
!
Attention:
With the drum brakes version, the
accompanying person must not lift
the wheelchair on the extended
handles. – This may lead to bend-
ing in the subsequently extended
handles to bend.
Function as operating brakes
Pull both brake levers evenly and only
lightly in order to achieve a controlled
deceleration of the wheelchair.
Locking the drum brakes
– Pull both brake levers evenly in
order to secure the wheelchair
against unintentional motion (2).
– Press the surface (A) of the locking
latch down with one finger and let
it snap into place.
– Release both brake levers. – De-
pending on the setting, the respec-
tive latching pawl will click into the
first or second latching position
and lock the brake.
☞Note:
☞It should not be possible to push
the wheelchair forward when both
brakes are locked.
☞If the third locking position (C) is
required to activate the brake, it
must be readjusted by a specialist
workshop.
Releasing the drum brakes
Pull both brake levers until the latch-
es (3) automatically jump out of the
lock.
Let go of both brake levers. – The
parking brakes are released and the
wheelchair ready for use.

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Brake lever extension
The brake lever extensions multiply
the applied brake force and reduce
the force you need to apply in order
to lock the brakes (1).
!
Attention:
Do not use the grips of the brake
lever as support !
•Do not pull off the brake lever
extension whilst in motion. – Ac-
cidents could result if the brake le-
ver extension is drawn too much.
CALF BELT
The calf belt (2) prevents the feet from
sliding off the back of the footplates.
It is passed through the upper parts of
the leg supports (3) or around special
holding tongues (4) and adjusted to
the appropriate length by means of
Velcro fastenings.
!
Attention:
Never drive without calf belt (ex-
cept when shuffling)! – The Calf
belt is omitted for height adjust-
able leg supports and is replaced
by a calf pad.

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LEG SUPPORTS
!
Attention:
Before any actions on the leg
supports the wheelchair is to be
secured against unintentional
rolling motions. – View chapter
< Brakes >.
Folding up the footplates
The footplates (2) are to be folded up
for entry into, exiting the wheelchair
or "scuttling" (the forward motion of
the wheelchair with the feet).
– Remove lower calf belt, if present.
– Fold both footplates up toward
the side (2).
☞Note:
The footplates are to be lowered
again before starting to drive.
Foot board
The feet can be placed close together
on the continuous foot board (3) for a
stable and safe sitting position.
Folding up the foot board
For an unobstructed foot area, fold
up the left side of the foot board to
the right as far as it will go.
Folding down the foot board
Therefore fold down the left side of
the foot board until it rests on the
foot board holder (4).

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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).
– Therefore pull or press the respec-
tive locking lever (2) and swivel the
corresponding leg support inward/
outward.
☞Note:
Before swivelling the leg supports
outward/inward loosen or remove
the calf belt on one side.
!Attention:
Leg supports turned to the side
are released automatically and
can easily come off.Note this when
handling (e.g. transport).
•When swivelling them back make
sure that the leg support audibly
locks into place.
☞Note:
After swivelling in the leg supports
audibly check the secure hold of
the locking device.
Afterwards reattach the calf belt, if
available.

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Removing the leg supports
For easy transfer into and out of the
wheelchair as well as a reduced wheel-
chair length (important for transport)
the leg supports can be removed (1).
– Loosen or remove the calf belt, if
available, on one side.
– Pull or press the locking lever back-
ward (2).
– Swivel the leg support sideways
and take them off toward the top
(1).
Attaching the leg supports
– Press the leg supports, swivelled
to the side, parallel to the front
frame tube and lower it into place.
– In doing so the holding pin must
slide into the frame tube.
– Afterwards swivel the leg support
forward until it audibly locks into
place (3).
☞Note:
After swivelling the leg supports in-
ward again do not forget to check
the corresponding locking device.
Afterwards reattach the calf belt, if
available.

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Height adjustment of the leg sup-
port
!
Attention:
Never put the free hand into the
adjustment mechanism while ad-
justing the height adjustable leg
support. – Danger of crushing!
– Have the leg support secured by
an accompanying person against
unintentionally falling down.
– Loosen the clamping lever (1) and
adjust the leg support to the de-
sired height.
– After the adjustment retighten the
clamping lever (1).

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ARM SUPPORTS
The arm supports (1) can (depend-
ing on the model) be removed, are
height adjustable (2) and at the same
time serve as a padded arm support,
clothes guard and wind breaker.
!Attention:
No not grab between the frame
and arm support. – Danger of
squashing!
•Do not lift the wheelchair using
the arm supports.
•The wheelchair should only be used
with the arm supports assembled!
•When the wheelchair is being
pushed by an accompanying per-
son the user is to place his hands
onto the arm cushions or in his lap
and not at the sides between body
and arm support.
– Danger of squashing the fingers!
Removing the arm support
In order to remove the arm support
(3) you need to first lift up the locking
lever (4).
Afterwards swivel the arm support
back and up and then remove it to-
ward the top (3).

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Inserting the arm support
According to model and design:
– First insert the arm support beside
the seat surface from the top into
the guide (1).
– Then press the arm support down
and lower the locking lever (2).
☞Note:
The rear fitting hook (3) or tube of
the arm support (4) has to lie in the
guide groove on the back.

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Swivelling up the arm support
For transfer out of/into the wheelchair
the arm support can be swivelled up-
ward as well as folded behind the
back support (1).
– Fold up the locking lever (2) in or-
der to swivel the arm support up-
ward.
– Afterwards swivel the arm support
toward the back.
or
– Afterwards swivel the arm support
about 90° toward the outside (3)
and fold it up behind the back sup-
port (1).
☞Note:
On the smaller back belt heights
the arm support cannot be folded
behind the back.

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Height adjustable arm supports
The padded arm supports are height
adjustable by 10.5 cm in 7 steps (1).
Height adjustment Code 81:
– Pull the padded arm support up to
the desired height (1).
– To lower the padded arm support,
pull the locking lever (2) over to
the top.
– Push the padded arm support
down to the required height.
– For locking, swivel the lever (2)
back down.
Height adjustment Code 107:
– Hold onto the padded arm support
with one hand.
– To lift or lower the padded arm
support press the locking button
(3) down with the other hand.
– Then slide the padded arm support
to the desired height and release
the locking button (3).
– Afterwards slide the padded arm
support again until it audibly locks
into place (3).
☞Check the locking device by trying
to pull or push the padded arm
support.