Meyra Polaro II 1.745 User manual

The Motivation.
OPERATING MANUAL
POLARO II
Model 1.745
MULTIFUNCTION-WHEELCHAIR
GB

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Contents
Foreword ....................................................................................................... 6
Acceptance .................................................................................................... 7
Overview ....................................................................................................... 8
Model: 1.745 .........................................................................................................8
Handling the wheelchair ............................................................................. 9
Use .........................................................................................................................9
Driving...................................................................................................................9
Safety information ...............................................................................................9
Supplementary user/safety information...........................................................10
Folding/Transport ...............................................................................................11
Folding/Unfolding ..............................................................................................11
Folding the wheelchair.................................................................................11
Carrying the wheelchair ...............................................................................12
Unfolding the wheelchair ............................................................................12
Loading and transportation ..............................................................................13
Safety information........................................................................................13
Transport in vehicles .....................................................................................13
Transport security..........................................................................................13
Transport in handicapped transport automobile ............................................14
Brakes .......................................................................................................... 16
Safety information........................................................................................17
Brake lever for user.......................................................................................18
Drum brake for attendant ...........................................................................19
Locking the drum brakes..............................................................................19
Leg supports .......................................................................................................21
Calf strap........................................................................................................21
Folding up the footplates ............................................................................22
Turning the leg supports to the side ..........................................................22
Remove the leg supports..............................................................................23
Attaching the leg supports ..........................................................................23
Height adjustment of the footplates ..........................................................24
Angle adjustable footplates.........................................................................24

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Height-adjustable leg support ..........................................................................25
Folding up the footplates ............................................................................25
Swivelling off and removal of the leg supports .........................................25
Attaching the leg supports ..........................................................................26
Height adjustment of the leg support ........................................................26
Height adjustment of the footplates ..........................................................27
Depth adjustment of the calf cushion.........................................................27
Height adjustment of the calf cushion........................................................27
Arm supports .............................................................................................. 28
Swivelling up the arm support.....................................................................28
Remove the arm support..............................................................................29
Inserting the arm support ............................................................................30
Height adjustable arm support Code 107...................................................31
Back support ............................................................................................... 32
Angle adjustment via gas spring .................................................................32
Back cushion .......................................................................................................33
Remove the back cushion.............................................................................33
Mount the back cushion...............................................................................34
Back support belt ...............................................................................................35
Adjustable back.............................................................................................35
High back support.........................................................................................36
Seat cushion................................................................................................ 36
Seat width................................................................................................... 37
Push bar....................................................................................................... 38
Push handles............................................................................................... 39
Height adjustment ........................................................................................39
Removing the push handles.........................................................................40
Inserting the push handles...........................................................................40
Headrest ...................................................................................................... 41
Adjustment of the headrest.........................................................................41

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Wheels ......................................................................................................... 42
Drive wheels .......................................................................................................42
Quick release axle .........................................................................................42
Handrims........................................................................................................43
Steering wheels ..................................................................................................43
Tyres.....................................................................................................................43
Support wheels .......................................................................................... 44
Adjusting the support castor .......................................................................44
Correct support castors length.....................................................................44
Individual adjustment ............................................................................... 45
Seat height /Seat angle......................................................................................45
Driving wheel position .................................................................................46
Steering wheel position................................................................................46
Seat belt ...................................................................................................... 47
Fastening the seatbelt with buckle .............................................................47
Adjustment of belt length ...........................................................................47
Service ......................................................................................................... 48
Cleaning and maintenance ...............................................................................48
Upholstery and covers ..................................................................................48
Plastic parts....................................................................................................48
Finish ..............................................................................................................48
Chassis ............................................................................................................49
Disinfection.........................................................................................................49
Reinstallment......................................................................................................49
Flat tyre ...............................................................................................................50
Changing the tyres........................................................................................50
Adjusting the brakes..........................................................................................51
Fine adjustment of the pressure brakes......................................................51
Adjusting the drum brakes ..........................................................................52
Maintenance.......................................................................................................53
Inspection............................................................................................................53
Maintenance instructions ..................................................................................54
List of annual maintenance work .....................................................................57

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Repair ..................................................................................................................58
Customer Service ................................................................................................58
Spare parts ..........................................................................................................58
Disposal..........................................................................................................58
Technical data ............................................................................................. 59
Tools.....................................................................................................................62
Tightening torque for screwed connections....................................................62
Meaning of the labels on the wheelchair ........................................................63
Notes............................................................................................................ 64
Guarantee ................................................................................................... 66