Meyra 9.050 User manual

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Operating manual
A BRAND FROM
Folding Wheelchair
Model 9.050, Budget
Model 3.940, Format

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Contents
Meaning of the applied markers 6
Introduction 6
List of models 6
Indications / contraindications 6
Acceptance 7
Intended purpose 7
Use 7
Wheelchair folding/unfolding/carrying 8
Adjustment 8
Combination with manufacturer foreign products 9
Reinstallment 9
Life span 9
Overview 10
Brake 11
Pressure brake - user 11
Locking the brakes 11
Releasing the brakes 11
Service brake 11
Drum brake for accompanying persons 12
Function as operating brakes 12
Leg supports 13
Calf belt 13
Removing the calf belt 13
Attaching the calf belt 13
Length adjustment of the calf belt 13
Lower leg support 14
Footplates 14
Leg support upper part 15
Turning the leg supports to the side 15
Swivelling in the leg supports 16
Removing the leg supports 17
Attaching the leg supports 17

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Arm supports 18
Swivelling up the arm support 19
Swivelling the arm support inward 19
Swivelling down the arm support 19
Removing the arm support 20
Inserting the arm support 21
Back support 22
Adjustable back 22
Fitting the back belt 22
Wheels 23
Drive wheels 23
Support castors 24
Stick-in support castors 24
Removing/inserting the support castors 24
Support castor length 24
Retaining strap 25
Basic safety information 26
Accompanying person 26
Transfer out of the wheelchair 26
Reaching for objects 27
Driving on falling, rising or transverse gradients 27
Crossing obstacles 28
Loading the wheelchair 28
Transport in vehicles 29
Transport safety of the empty wheelchair 29
Transport of people inside a motor vehicle 29
Transport in public methods of transportation 29
Driving on public highways 30
Cleaning 30
Finish 31
Disinfection 31

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Repairs 31
Repairs 31
Customer Service 31
Spare parts 31
Information for extended pauses of use 32
Disposal 32
Maintenance 32
Maintenance 32
Maintenance schedule 33
Technical data 35
Tyre pressure of pneumatic tyres 35
Applied norms 35
Data according to ISO for model 9.050 Budget 36
Further technical data for model 9.050 Budget 37
Data according to ISO for model 3.940 Format 38
Further technical data for model 3.940 Format 39
Meaning of the symbols on the washing instruction 40
Meaning of the labels on the wheelchair 41
Meaning of the symbols on the type plate 42
Inspection certificate 43
Warranty / Guarantee 44
Warrantee / Guarantee section 45
Inspection certificate for transfer 45
Notes 46

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MEANING OF THE AP-
PLIED MARKERS
Safety instructions with a coloured back-
ground are mandatory and need to be
observed under any circumstance!
☞This symbol indicates tips and recom-
mendations.
[ ] Reference to a picture number.
( ) Reference to a function element within
a picture.
INTRODUCTION
Read and observe this manual before first
operation.
Children and juveniles should read this
documentation together with their par-
ents respectively a supervisor or accom-
panying person before first use.
Your specialist dealer should also intro-
duce you into the use of your wheelchair.
This operating manual is to help you get ac-
customed to the handling of the wheelchair
as well as to prevent accidents.
☞Please note that the illustrated equip-
ment variants can deviate from your
model.
We have therefore also listed chapters with
options that might not be applicable for
your vehicle. A list of the available options
and accessories can be viewed in the order
form of your wheelchair.
Users with visual impairments can find the
PDF-files together with further information
on our website:
< www.meyra.com >.
☞Contact your specialist dealer when re-
quired.
Alternatively users with visual impairments
can have the documentation read out by a
helper.
Inform yourself regularly about product
safety and possible recalls of our products
in the < Infozentrum > on our website:
< www.meyra.com >.
We have developed a product that fulfils
the technical and legal requirements of
medical devices. For information about a se-
vere accident that can still not be ruled out
completely, please use our E-mail address
< [email protected] > and inform the respon-
sible governmental agency of your country.
LIST OF MODELS
This operating manual applies to the follow-
ing models:
Model 9.050
Model 3.940
INDICATIONS /
CONTRAINDICATIONS
In case of allergic reactions, skin rashes
and/or pressure sores during the use of
the wheelchair sores contact a doctor im-
mediately.
In order to prevent contact allergies, we
recommend to use the wheelchair only
when wearing clothes.
The wheelchair serves as support in case of
extremely pronounced walking disability
resp. inability to walk, e.g. caused by:
– paralysis,
– defects or deformations of limbs,
– loss of limbs,
– damages or contractures in joints,
– other diseases (severe to fully pro-
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walking in cases of structural an/or
functional damages of the lower ex-
tremities, u. o. amputations, results of
injuries, musculoskeletal/neuromuscu-
loskeletal caused movement disorders).
The wheelchair may not be used with a dis-
ability to sit.
The wheelchair may not be used without an
accompanying person, in cases of:
– uncontrolled balance disorders,
– cognition disorders,
– loss of extremities on both arms,
– contractures / damages of the joints on
both arms,
– insufficient or no eyesight.
☞Please ask your doctor, therapist or
specialist dealer to these and possi-
ble other risks in combination with
this product.
ACCEPTANCE
All products are checked for faults in the
factory and packed in special boxes.
☞However, we request that you check
the vehicle for possible transport dam-
age immediately on receipt – prefera-
bly in the presence of the carrier.
☞The packaging of the wheelchair
should be stored for a further transport
that might become necessary.
INTENDED PURPOSE
The wheelchair family serves for independ-
ent movement of one person or transport
through an accompanying person.
USE
Do not reach into the spokes or grip the
tyres of the rotating wheels. – Danger of
injury!
Do not reach into the space between the
pressure brake and the tyre when propel-
ling the wheelchair. – Danger of injury!
Avoid a jerky propulsion of your wheel-
chair. – Danger of tipping over or tilting!
Do not use the wheelchair without at-
tached leg supports and arm support
units!
Your wheelchair with a seat width of more
than 500 mm is not suited for transport in
a train.
The wheelchair is applicable on level, firm
surfaces and can be used as follows:
– for indoors (e.g. apartment, day care),
– outdoors (e.g. paved paths in parks),
– as a companion on tours (e.g. in a bus
or train),
☞In specific dimensions (overall
height, overall width, overall length,
turning radius) your wheelchair is
not suited for transport within a
train.
☞Get information on possible limita-
tions before the transport.
– transport within an airplane should
only be done with PU-tyres.
☞Ask the airline for possible limita-
tions before transport in an airplane.
– Never expose the wheelchair to ex-
treme temperatures and damaging
environmental conditions, such as sun-
light, extreme cold or salty water.
– Sand and other dirt particles can seize
on moving parts and render them with-
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– Use only the handrims on the drive
wheels to propel your wheelchair.
You must not let yourself be carried in your
wheelchair by having the wheelchair lifted
from the floor. Parts that are not securely
fixed, e.g. side elements or leg supports, can
come away and thus cause an accident.
Only apply the wheelchair within the
scope of the specifications and limitation
described in chapter Technical data on
page 35.
WHEELCHAIR FOLDING/
UNFOLDING/CARRYING
You wheelchair can be folded without the
aid of tools.
1. Remove the seat cushion, if applicable.
2. Lift up the footplates or remove the leg
supports.
3. Pull the seat belt upward in the centre
of the front and back.
4. If necessary remove the connection
rod of the double handrim drive or the
push bar.
Your wheelchair can be carried without dif-
ficulty when folded.
For this, push one lower arm from the front
under the upward folded seat belt. Place
other hand underneath the rear seat fold for
support.
Lift the wheelchair to horizontal position.
Tip the wheelchair slightly to one side in
order to make the unfolding easier. At the
side resting on the floor, press the seat tube
down to the end stop.
☞You may need to press down both seat
tubes with the hands in order to do this.
☞Ensure that the seat tube sits securely
on the support surface.
ADJUSTMENT
Always have adaptation, adjustment or re-
pair work carried out by a specialist dealer.
The wheelchair offers manifold adjustment
possibilities to individual vital statistics. Be-
fore first use an adaptation of the wheel-
chair and a practical instruction in the
functionalities of your wheelchair should
be carried out by your specialist dealer. The
adaptation will take into account the driving
experience, the physical limits of the user
and the main place of use of the wheelchair.
Before first use, check the functionality of
your wheelchair.
☞We recommend a regular control if
the wheelchair adjustment in order to
ensure a long-term optimal provision
even with changing illness/handicap
patterns of the user. Especially for juve-
niles an adjustment every 6 months is
recommendable.

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COMBINATION WITH MAN-
UFACTURER FOREIGN
PRODUCTS
Any combination of your wheelchair with
components not supplied by us generally
results in an amendment to your wheel-
chair. Please inquire with us if there is a valid
combination clearance/release.
Auxiliary drives
Mounting of additional- and front attach-
ment drives constitute an extreme amend-
ment of the wheelchair. The amendment
will result in a forfeiture of the declaration of
conformity for the wheelchair.
☞The verification of conformity in combi-
nation with the valid medical device di-
rective / medical device ordinance lies
in the responsibility of the supplier of
the additional or header drive. He is also
responsible for the product included
documentation of the medical product
combination.
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 include disinfection.
The service manual, intended for the spe-
cialist dealer provides information to the re-
installment and reinstallment frequency of
your wheelchair.
LIFE SPAN
We expect an average life span of about
4 years for this wheelchair, as far as the
wheelchair is applied for its designated
purpose and all maintenance and service
guidelines. The life span of your wheelchair
depends upon the frequency of use, the ap-
plication environment and care. The imple-
mentation of spare parts can prolong the
life span of the wheelchair. As a rule spare
parts are available up to 5 years after pro-
duction is discontinued.
☞The indicated lifespan does not consti-
tute additional guarantee.

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OVERVIEW
The overview shows, representative for all models, the most important components of the
wheelchair.
Pos. Description
(1) Push handle
(2) Back support
(3) Arm support
(4) Seat belt/seat cushion
(5) Locking lever – Leg support
(6) Calf belt
(7) Footplate
(8) Steering wheel
(9) Locking lever– Arm support
(10) Locking knob – Quick release axle
(11) Brake lever – pressure brake
(12) Handrim
(13) Driving wheel

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BRAKE
Arrange an immediate repair of the brakes
by your specialist workshop if the braking
performance reduces.
Wheelchairs with PU-tyres when stored
for longer periods of time, should be put
away safely without activated pressure
brakes, since otherwise permanent defor-
mations to the tyre surface could occur.
By locking the brakes with the brake lever
(1), the wheelchair is secured against rolling
away unintentionally (parking brake).
Depending on the version, the wheelchair
can be equipped with pressure brakes (2) or
with drum brakes (3).
Pressure brake - user
Locking the brakes
To secure the wheelchair against any unin-
tentional rolling, press both brake levers for-
ward all the way [4].
☞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].
Service brake
The wheelchair is braked down with help of
the handrims.
☞If needed use suitable gloves in order to
brake down the wheelchair.

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Drum brake for accompanying
persons
The drum brake is activated by the accom-
panying person through the brake levers (1).
Function as operating brakes
Use both brake levers evenly and only light-
ly in order to achieve a controlled decelera-
tion of the wheelchair.
Locking the drum brakes
Pull both brake levers (1) [2] and press the
locking latch (3) forward.
Release the brake lever. – Depending on the
adjustment the latch engages in the first (A)
or second (B) locking position and activates
the brake.
☞If the third locking position (C) is re-
quired to activate the brake, it must be
readjusted by a specialist workshop.
Loosen the drum brakes
Pull both brake levers (1) [2] until the latch-
es (3) automatically jump out of the locking
points.
Let go of both brake levers. – The parking
brakes are released and the wheelchair
ready for use.

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LEG SUPPORTS
Before any actions on the leg supports
the wheelchair is to be secured against
unintentional rolling motions.
☞Therefore observe chapter Brake on
page 11.
Calf belt
Do not drive without the calf belt. – Dan-
ger of accidents.
The removable calf belt (1) prevents the feet
from sliding off the back of the footboard.
☞The calf belt must be removed in order
to swivel away the leg supports.
☞The calf 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].
Length adjustment of the calf belt
For length adjustment, the calf belt is guid-
ed around the special attachment pins [3]
and adjusted in length with a velcro fasten-
er.

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Lower leg support
The footplates are to be folded up for en-
try into, exiting the wheelchair or scuttling
(moving the wheelchair with help of the
feet) [1].
☞Check the locking points!
– Remove both feet from the footplates.
– Remove lower calf belt, if present.
☞Therefore observe chapter Calf belt
on page 13.
☞Before starting to drive the footplates
are to be folded down again [2] and the
calf belt attached.
Footplates
The footplates can be folded outward and
up [2] resp. inward and down [3].

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Leg support upper part
The upper leg support with an inserted
lower leg support is termed leg support.
Turning the leg supports to the side
Leg supports turned to the side are re-
leased automatically and can easily come
off. Note this when handling (e.g. trans-
port).
For easy transfer out of/into the wheelchair
as well as driving closer to a closet, bed or
bathtub the leg supports can be swivelled
away toward the in-/outside [1] and [2].
☞Remove the calf belt, if applicable, be-
fore swivelling away the leg supports.
☞Therefore observe chapter Calf belt
on page 13.
Fold up the footplates resp. footboard in or-
der to swivel away the leg supports.
☞Therefore observe chapter Lower leg
support on page 14.
Afterwards pull or press the respective lock-
ing lever (3) backward and swivel the corre-
sponding leg support outward [1]+[2].

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Swivelling in the leg supports
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 14.

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Removing the leg supports
With removed leg supports there is an in-
creased danger of tilting backwards.
For easy transfer into and out of the wheel-
chair as well as a reduced wheelchair length
(important for transport) the leg supports
can be removed [1].
☞Remove the calf belt before swivelling
away the leg supports.
☞Therefore observe chapter Calf belt
on page 13.
For removal first swivel the leg support side-
ways [2] and then remove them toward the
top [1].
☞Therefore observe chapter Turn-
ing the leg supports to the side on
page 15.
☞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. – In doing so
the holding pin must slide into the frame
tube.
☞After attachment swivel the leg sup-
ports inward [3].
☞Therefore observe chapter Swivel-
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ARM SUPPORTS
Do not use the arm supports to lift or car-
ry the wheelchair.
Do not drive without the arm supports.
No not grab between the frame and arm
support. – Danger of squashing!
When the wheelchair is being pushed
by an attendant 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!
During lateral transfer without arm sup-
port, there is a danger of unintentionally
releasing the brake and soiling the clothes
on the drive wheel.
The arm supports [1] are removable [2] and
simultaneously serve as padded arm sup-
port, clothes guard and wind protector.

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Swivelling up the arm support
For transfer out of/into the wheelchair the
arm support can be swivelled toward the
back [1] as well as turned behind the back
support [2].
Fold the front locking lever up in order to
swivel up the arm support (3).
Afterwards swivel the arm support toward
the back and up [1].
Swivelling the arm support in-
ward
For inward swivelling, first turn the arm sup-
port upward [1] and then turn it toward the
rear behind the back support [2].
☞View chapter Swivelling up the arm sup-
port on page 19.
☞On smaller back belt heights the arm
support cannot be turned behind the
back support.
☞On the version with drum brake, the
arm support cannot be folded behind
the back support.
Swivelling down the arm support
In order to swivel down the arm support,
carry out the sequence of chapters Swivel-
ling the arm support inward on page 19
and Swivelling up the arm support on
page 19 in reverse order.
☞Afterwards check the locking device of
the arm support and secure it!

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Removing the arm support
Version 1:
To remove the arm support [1] fold the front
and rear locking levers up (2).
Then remove the arm support in an up-
wards direction [1]
Version 2:
To remove the arm support [1] swivel the
front locking lever up (2), then swivel the
arm support up and inward.
☞View chapter Swivelling the arm support
inward on page 19.
Afterwards lift the arm support upward and
off [1].