Meyra Oprtimus 2 User manual

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Operating manual
We move people.
Optimus 2 / - 2S
Model 2.322

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Contents
Meaning of the applied markers 6
Introduction 6
List of models 6
Indications 6
Acceptance 7
Specifications 7
Use 7
Adjustment 8
Reinstallment 8
Life span 8
Statutory regulations 8
Insurance licence plate 8
High-frequency radiation 9
Overview 10
Model: 2.322 10
Handling the electric wheelchair 11
Securing the electric wheelchair 11
Functional checks 11
Driving 11
Brakes 11
Service brake 11
Braking the electric wheelchair 11
Emergency braking 11
Drum Brake 12
Locking the brake 12
Releasing the brake 12
Drive-/push mode 13
Selecting the push mode 13
Selecting the motor mode 13
Selecting the operation 14
Pre-operation checks 15
Battery charging procedure 15

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Positioning the operating module 16
Function description 16
Adjusting the distance to the padded arm support 16
Removing the operating module 16
Inserting the operating module 16
Swivelling the operating module 17
Height adjustment of the operating module 17
Leg supports 18
Calf belt 18
Removing the calf belt 18
Attaching the calf belt 18
Length adjustment of the calf belt 18
Lower leg support 19
Footplates 19
Footboard 19
Leg support upper part 20
Turning the leg supports to the side 20
Swivelling in the leg supports 21
Removing the leg supports 21
Attaching the leg supports 21
Height adjustable leg support 22
Mechanically height-adjustable leg supports 22
Electrically height-adjustable leg support 22
Arm supports 23
Arm supports, code 106 23
Remove the arm support 23
Arm supports code 24 - Ergostar seat 24
Swivel up the arm supports 24
Adjusting the angle of the arm support 24
Seat 25
Swivelling up the seat 25
Electrical seat-angle adjustment 25
Seat Ergostar 26
Adjustment of the back support angle 26
Lordosis adjustment 26

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Ergo Seat 27
Folding over the back support 27
Folding up the back support 27
Adjusting the back support angle 27
Electrically adjustable back support 28
Folding down the electrically adjustable back support 28
Unfolding the back support 28
Lap belt 29
Strapping on the lap belt with lock 29
Adjustment of belt length 29
Head support 30
Seating system ERGO Seat 30
Seating system RECARO 30
Rear-view mirror 31
Removing the rear-view mirror 31
Attaching the rear-view mirror 31
Adjusting the rear-view mirror 31
Walking aid holder 31
Loading and transportation 32
Loading 32
Ramps and lifting platforms 32
Transport with sealed drive batteries 32
Transport in vehicles 32
Transport of people inside a motor vehicle 32
Transport in public methods of transportation 33
Transport security 34
Maintenance 34
Maintenance 34
Maintenance schedule 35
Fuses 37
Replacing the fuses 37
Tyre damage on pneumatic tyres 37
Lighting 38
Adjusting the headlights 38
Fault correction 39

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Basic safety information 40
Transfer out of the electric wheelchair 40
Driving on falling, rising or transverse gradients 40
Crossing obstacles 40
Driving on public highways 41
Service 42
Tyres 42
Cleaning and maintenance 42
Upholstery and covers 42
Disinfection 43
Reinstallment 43
Repairs 43
Customer Service 43
Spare parts 43
Disposal 44
Technical data 44
Maximum range 44
Hill climbing ability 44
Values acc. to ISO 7176-15 for model 2.322 45
Further technical data for model 2.322 46
Technical data 48
Model 2.322 48
Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair 53
Meaning of the symbols on the type plate 54
Meaning of the symbols on the washing instruction 55
Inspection certificate 56
Notes 57
Warranty / Guarantee 58
Warrantee / Guarantee section 59
Inspection certificate for transfer 59

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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.
The arrow with the hand shows to areas
where you should tough.
INTRODUCTION
Before first activation, read and observe
this document as well as the operating
manual < Bedienmodul >.
Children and juveniles should read this
documentation together with their par-
ents respectively a supervisor or accom-
panying person before first use.
This operating manual is to help you get
accustomed to the handling of the electric
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.
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.
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 assembly groups and
components fulfil the demands of the
norms of correspondence acc. to EN 12184
for durability against inflaming.
LIST OF MODELS
This operating manual applies to the follow-
ing models:
Model 2.322
INDICATIONS
In case of allergic reactions, skin rashes
and/or pressure sores during the use of
the electric wheelchair sores contact a
doctor immediately.
If the following indications occur we rec-
ommend the application of this mobility
product:
☞Walking disability resp. extremely limit-
ed walking abilities in the scope of the
basic requirement to be able to leave
the apartment, in order to catch some
fresh air outside or in order to reach
places close by for daily demands.
☞Provision with an electric wheelchair is
required when use of manual wheel-
chairs is not possible due to the hand-
icap, but operation of an electronic
drive lies within the capabilities.

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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 electric wheel-
chair should be stored for a further
transport that might become neces-
sary.
SPECIFICATIONS
The electric wheelchair is an environ-
ment-friendly electric vehicle. It was devel-
oped to extend the mobility of persons with
health-related or age-related restrictions.
The model is assigned to user category B
(Optimus 2) resp. C (Optimus 2 S) according
to the norm EN12184. The electric wheel-
chair with mounted leg supports and arm
support units serves solely for transport of a
sitting person and not as a traction mecha-
nism, transporter or similar.
USE
Do not reach onto the turning surface of
the wheels or grip the tyres of the rotating
wheels. – Danger of injury!
The wheelchair is driven through the joy-
stick integrated in the operating module.
Refrain from jerky starts with your electric
wheelchair. – Danger of tipping over or
tilting!
Avoid driving on inclinations or slopes
with insufficient surface condition.
The general capability of the driver to par-
ticipate in traffic must be given.
In certain configurations your electric
wheelchair might exceed the maximum
dimensions of emergency routes.
Always make sure whether possible es-
cape routes are wide enough for your
electric wheelchair.
The electric wheelchair is applicable on lev-
el, firm surfaces and can be used as follows:
– for generous indoor places (e.g. depart-
ment stores),
– outdoors (e.g. paved paths in parks),
– as a companion on tours.
– Never expose the electric wheelchair to
extreme 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-
out function.
You must not let yourself be carried in your
electric wheelchair by having the wheel-
chair lifted from the floor. Parts that are not
securely fixed, e.g. arm supports, can loose
hold and thus cause an accident.
☞The electric wheelchair is a vehicle and
not a carrying device.
Only apply the electric wheelchair within
the scope of the specifications and limita-
tion described in chapter Technical data on
page 44.

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ADJUSTMENT
Always have adaptation and adjustment
work carried out by a specialist dealer.
The electric wheelchair offers manifold
adjustment possibilities to individual vital
statistics. The electric wheelchair should be
adapted to your needs by a specialist deal-
er before the first use. The adaptation will
take into account the driving experience,
the physical limits of the user and the main
place of use of the electric wheelchair.
☞We recommend a regular inspection of
the electronic wheelchair adjustment
in order to ensure a long-term optimal
provision even with changing illness/
handicap patterns of the user. Especial-
ly for children and juveniles an adjust-
ment every 6 months is recommenda-
ble.
☞We recommend regular medical exams
in order to ensure safety for active par-
ticipation in traffic.
REINSTALLMENT
The electric wheelchair is suited for reinstall-
ment. With the building block system the
electric wheelchair can be fit to accommo-
date different handicaps body sizes. Before
reimplementation the electric wheelchair is
to undergo a complete inspection.
☞Hygienical measures required for rein-
stallment are to be carried out accord-
ing to a validated hygienic plan and
must include disinfection.
LIFE SPAN
We expect an average life span of about
5 years for this product, as far as the product
is applied for its designated purpose and all
maintenance and service guidelines. The life
span of your product depends upon the fre-
quency of use, the application environment
and care. The implementation of spare parts
can prolong the life span of the product. As
a rule spare parts are available up to 5 years
after production is discontinued.
☞The indicated lifespan does not consti-
tute additional guarantee.
STATUTORY
REGULATIONS
Please comply with the legal requirements
of the country in which the wheelchair is
used.
☞The road traffic regulations and road
traffic liscencing regulations (StVO resp.
StVZO) are valid in Germany.
☞Inform yourself at your specialist dealer
or the road traffic authorities about the
legal regulations concerning the opera-
tion of your electric wheelchair.
Insurance licence plate
The insurance plate (if required) should be
mounted onto the rear revetment under-
neath the rear lights.
☞The licence plate can be used to mark
the holes for drilling.
☞Assembly of the licence plate should be
carried out by a specialist workshop.

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HIGH-FREQUENCY
RADIATION
Our electric vehicles are conform with the
corresponding requirements of the EG-di-
rective 93/42 EWG for medical devices. Nev-
ertheless Interferences from high frequency
rays 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 example
highly sensitive, electromagnetic devices
such as anti-theft units in shopping centres)
are influenced by the vehicle, stop imme-
diately and switch the electric wheelchair
off. Never drive the electric wheelchair in
the proximity of electronic medical equip-
ment with a high danger potential and/or
life-supporting function or in the proximity
of diagnostic equipment.

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OVERVIEW
Model: 2.322
The overview shows the most important components and operating devices of the electric
wheelchair.
Pos. Description
(1) Back support
(2) Arm support
(3) Seat
(4) Leg support
(5) Seat lock
(6) Calf belt
(7) Footplate
(8) Headlights
(9) Driving wheel
(10) Front indicator
(11) Steering wheel
(12) Operating module
(13) Selection lever drive/push mode resp.
brake lever
(14) Direction indicator light / back light
(15) Rear transport attachment
(16) Type plate

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HANDLING THE ELECTRIC
WHEELCHAIR
Entering resp. exiting the electric wheel-
chair may only be conducted with the
electric wheelchair switched off and the
brakes engaged.
Inadvertently knocking the joystick will set
the electric wheelchair in motion without
control! – Danger of accident!
Securing the electric wheelchair
The electric wheelchair is to be secured as
follows to prevent it from rolling off unin-
tentionally:
1. Switch off the operating module.
2. Swivel the selection lever drive- / push
mode to drive mode.
☞Therefore observe chapter Drive-/
push mode on page 13.
Functional checks
The functions and safety of the electric
wheelchair must be checked before the
start of each journey.
Driving
Drive especially carefully during the first
journeys!
Select the this lowest speed setting for
this.
Do not press the ON/OFF key whilst still
in motion. The electric wheelchair brakes
abruptly.
Avoid jerky driving on gradients or obsta-
cles.
Start off slowly. Carry out a short braking
and steering test after starting off.
You define the speed and direction yourself
with the joystick movements (driving and
steering lever) while driving as well as the
preadjusted maximum final speed of your
electric wheelchair.
BRAKES
Brake the electric wheelchair down care-
fully and in time.
This is especially the case when driving in
front of people and while driving down-
hill.
Service brake
The motors work electrically as operating
brake and carefully brake the electric wheel-
chair down without jerks to stillstand.
Braking the electric wheelchair
For allotted braking of the electric wheel-
chair slowly guide the joystick back to the
centre position (zero-setting).
☞The electric wheelchair stops in short-
est distance after releasing the joysticks.
Emergency braking
Let the joystick return to the zero-setting
by itself and activate the parking brake. The
electric wheelchair brakes down at shortest
distance.
Braking distance
In delivery condition the braking distance
is according to the maximum values of EN
12184:
– 1.0 m with 6 km/h,
– 1.5 m with 8 km/h,
– 2.1 m with 10 km/h,
– 2.9 m with 12 km/h,
– 4.5 m with 15 km/h.
The braking distance may change e.g. de-
pending on the road conditions or the con-
dition of the tyres.

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Drum Brake
For optimal braking effect the drum brake
is to be kept free of grease, oil, gunge and
dust. – Danger of accident!
The brake performance reduces with the
wear on the brake pads.
Any decrease in braking performance
must be repaired immediately by your
specialist workshop.
The optional drum brake only serves as a
parking brake, resp. emergency brake.
The brake lever to engage the drum brake
is located on the same side as the operating
module.
Locking the brake
In order to engage the brakes, swivel the
brake lever toward the back as far as pos-
sible [1].
Releasing the brake
In order to disengage the brakes, swivel the
brake lever toward the front as far as possi-
ble [2].

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Drive-/push mode
The electric wheelchair may only be
switched to push mode when it is stand-
ing still or in case of emergencies, but
never on slopes/hills.
The Selection lever drive/push mode is lo-
cated on the side opposite to the operating
module.
☞The electromagnetic brake is switched
off when push mode is activated.
Then the electric wheelchair can only be
braked by switching to drive mode or by
activating the drum brake.
☞For shunting the electric wheelchair
grab hold on the push bar of the back
support or the back support itself.
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. First pull up the locking sleeve (2) on
the selection lever drive/push mode,
then guide the selection lever toward
the back [3].
☞The electric wheelchair can now be
pushed.
Selecting the motor mode
1. Guide the selection lever drive/push
mode forward and let it audibly lock
into place [4].
2. Switch the operating module on.
☞Therefore observe operation manu-
al < Operating module >.
The electric wheelchair is now ready for op-
eration again.

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SELECTING THE
OPERATION
In order to obtain operational readiness of
the electric wheelchair the following direc-
tions are to be carried out in the indicated
order.
☞Charge the drive batteries via the oper-
ating module before the first journey.
1. Establish drive mode [1].
☞Therefore observe chapter Selecting
the motor mode on page 13.
2. Loosen the drum brake [2].
☞Therefore observe chapter Releasing
the brake on page 12.
3. Checking the position of the operating
module.
☞The operating module should be
positioned in such a way that you
can comfortably and safely steer
the electric wheelchair.
☞Therefore observe chapter Posi-
tioning the operating module on
page 16.
4. Switch the operating module on.
☞Press the On/Off-key (3) on the con-
trol panel of the operating module.
☞Therefore observe operation manu-
al < Operating module >.

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Pre-operation checks
Before starting to drive, the following should
be checked:
– the battery charging condition,
– the setting of the preselected final
speed.
☞For this observe the operating man-
ual < Operating module >.
Battery charging procedure
Do not insert any objects other than the
battery charger plug into the battery
charging socket. – Danger of short circuit!
Only charge the batteries in well aired, dry
rooms.
☞For the battery charging procedure also
observe the 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 charging procedure is initiated.
☞The charging procedure only runs
with an intact mains/battery fuse
(2)!
4. After a completed charging procedure
disconnect the battery charger from
the socket and remove the battery
charging plug from the battery charg-
ing socket.

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Positioning the operating module
Switch off the operating module before
adjusting/removing it.
Function description
You will find a detailed description of the
keys and symbols in the operating manual
for < Operating module >.
The position of the operating module can
be adjusted to suit the individual size of the
user. The operating module can also be
removed for transportation or storage and
can be laid on the seat or stored separately.
Adjusting the distance to the padded
arm support
Slacken the clamping screw distance ad-
justment (1). Afterwards 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) (4).
☞Do not pull on the cable while doing so.
Afterwards pull out the operating module
toward the front out of the arm support
tube.
Inserting the operating module
For drive mode insert the operating module
from the front into the arm support tube [3]
and adjust the distance to the padded arm
support.
☞Therefore observe chapter Adjusting the
distance to the padded arm support on
page 16.
Afterwards re-establish the plugged con-
nection (4) (2).
☞The plugged connection must audibly
lock into place. – Afterwards check the
function of the operating module.

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Swivelling the operating module
Do not grab into the area of the cross
brace. – Danger of squashing!
The power of the magnets (3) can be re-
duced, for example with tape on top of
the magnets, for easier swivelling of the
operating module.
With the optional swivel away operating
module adapter [1] the operating module
can be swivelled back to the side (2) so that
it is located parallel to the arm support. This
makes it possible, 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-
ing screw.
Loosen the clamping screw (4) to adjust the
height of the operating module.

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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 Securing
the electric wheelchair on page 11.
Calf belt
Do not drive without the calf belt. – Dan-
ger of accident!
The removable calf belt (1) prevents the feet
from sliding off the back of the footplates.
☞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 (2).
Length adjustment of the calf belt
For length adjustment, the calf belt is guid-
ed around the special attachment pins (2)
and adjusted in length with a velcro fasten-
er.

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Lower leg support
The footplates, resp. footboard needs to be
folded up before entry or exit [1].
☞Check the locking points!
– Remove both feet from the footplates.
– Fold both footplates up toward the side
[1].
☞Before starting to drive the footplates
resp. the footboard is to be folded
down again [2].
Footplates
The footplates can be folded outward and
up [1] resp. inward and down [2].
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 as far as possible.
Folding the footboard down
In order to fold down the footboard, lower
the loose end of the footboard as far as pos-
sible down onto the footboard bracket (4).

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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.
When the electrically height adjustable
leg supports are removed the electric
contact (4) needs to be protected from
dampness, water and dust or dirt (e. g. for
longer storage).
☞Possible function error of the electri-
cal adjustment.
To reduce the length of the electric wheel-
chair the leg supports can be swivelled in-
ward/outward [1]+[2].
☞Remove the calf belt before swivelling
away the leg supports.
☞Therefore observe chapter Calf belt
on page 18.
Fold up the footplates resp. footboard in or-
der to swivel away the leg supports.
☞Therefore observe chapter Lower leg
support on page 19.
Afterwards pull or press the respective lock-
ing lever (3) backward and swivel the corre-
sponding leg support outward.