Meyra 9.050 User manual
en
Operating manual
We move people.
Folding Wheelchair
Model 9.050
Model 3.940
2
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 - user 10
Locking the brakes 10
Releasing the brakes 10
Service brake 10
Drum brake for accompanying persons 11
Function as operating brakes 11
Locking the drum brakes 11
Releasing the drum brakes 11
Leg supports 12
Calf belt 12
Removing the calf belt 12
Attaching the calf belt 13
Length adjustment of the calf belt 13
Lower leg support 13
Footplates 13
Leg support upper part 14
Turning the leg supports to the side 14
Swivelling in the leg supports 15
Removing the leg supports 15
Attaching the leg supports 15
3
Arm support 16
Swivelling up the arm support 17
Swivelling the arm support inward 17
Swivelling down the arm support 17
Removing the arm support 18
Inserting the arm support 19
Wheels 20
Drive wheels 20
Quick release axle 20
Drive wheels with pneumatic tyres 20
Tyre damage on pneumatic tyres 20
Back support 21
Back support belt 21
Fitting the back belt 21
Support castors 22
Stick-in support castors 22
Removing/inserting the support castors 22
Retaining strap 23
Transport of people inside a motor vehicle 24
Securing the wheelchair 24
Maintenance 24
Maintenance 24
Maintenance schedule 25
Technical data 28
Meaning of the labels on the wheelchair 33
Meaning of the symbols on the type plate 34
Inspection certificate 35
Notes 36
Warranty / Guarantee 38
Warrantee / Guarantee section 39
Inspection certificate for transfer 39
4
INTRODUCTION
We thank you for the confidence you have
placed in our company by choosing a
wheelchair from this series.
With all equipment and their accessories
the wheelchair offers die respective adapta-
tion to your disability.
Like any other vehicle, a wheelchair is a
technical aid. It is subject to explanations,
requires regular care and can cause danger
when used improperly. The correct han-
dling must therefore be learned. This oper-
ating 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 equip-
ment variants can deviate from your
model.
We have therefore also listed chapters with
options that might not be applicable for
your individual wheelchair.
!
Attention:
Read and observe the following docu-
mentation belonging to the wheelchair
before first operation:
– this operating manual,
– the safety and general handling instruc-
tions < Mechanical and muscle powered
wheelchairs >.
☞Note:
Children and juveniles should read
the documentation belonging to the
wheelchair together with their parents
respectively a supervisor or an accom-
panying person before first use.
For users with visual impairments the PDF-
files of the above mentioned documents
can be accessed 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.
5
LIST OF MODELS
This operating manual applies to the follow-
ing model:
Model 9.050
Model 3.940.
INDICATIONS
If the following indications occur we rec-
ommend 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 order to reach
the places, commonly in the perime-
ter of the home, required 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 necessary.
6
USE
The wheelchair is universally applicable on
level, firm surfaces and can be used as fol-
lows:
– 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 adjustment
possibilities to individual vital 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 experience, the physical limits of
the user and the main place of use of the
wheelchair.
!
Attention:
Always have adaptation and adjustment
work carried out by a specialist dealer.
.Do not insert fingers into open frame
tubes (for example after removing the
arm supports, leg supports or support
castors). – Danger of injury!
SPECIFICATIONS
The wheelchair of the standard-fold-
ing-wheelchair-family, was developed for
adults and adolescents.
The wheelchair solely serves to transport
one person in the seat and not as a hauling
aid, transporter or similar.
☞Note:
The wheelchair of the standard-folding
wheelchair family is mainly suited for
loan or short term use.
7
ADJUSTMENT
The specialist workshop will hand out the
wheelchair to you under consideration of all
relevant safety instructions, ready for opera-
tion and adjusted to your needs.
☞Note:
We recommend a regular control if the
wheelchair adjustment in order to en-
sure a long-term optimal provision even
with changing illness/handicap patterns
of the user. Especially for children and ju-
veniles an adjustment every 6 months is
recommendable.
☞We recommend regular medical exams
in order to ensure safety for active par-
ticipation in traffic.
☞Retrospective adjustments should be
carried out solely by the specialist deal-
er!
LIFE SPAN
We expect an average life span of about
4 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 frequency of use, the application envi-
ronment and care.
The implementation of spare parts can pro-
long 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.
21
5
3
4
7
8
10
11
9
12
13
6
8
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
OVERVIEW
The overview shows, representative for all models, the most important components of the
standard-folding-wheelchair.
(8) Steering wheel
(9) Locking lever– Arm support
(10) Locking knob – Quick release axle
(11) Brake lever – pressure brake
(12) Handrims
(13) Driving wheel
1
2
3
9
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 wheelchair
can be equipped with pressure brakes (2) or
with drum brakes (3).
☞Note:
Therefore observe the maintenance in-
structions as well as safety and general
handling instructions < Mechanical and
muscle powered wheelchairs > chap-
ters < General safety information > and
< Brakes >.
!
Attention:
Arrange an immediate repair of the
brakes by your specialist workshop if the
braking performance reduces.
1
2
10
Pressure brake - user
Locking the brakes
To secure the wheelchair against any unin-
tentional rolling, press both brake levers for-
ward 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).
Service brake
The wheelchair is braked down with help of
the handrims.
☞Note:
If needed use suitable gloves in order to
brake down the wheelchair.
Other manuals for 9.050
2
This manual suits for next models
1
Table of contents
Other Meyra Wheelchair manuals
Meyra
Meyra PROFI 3-T 2.874 User manual
Meyra
Meyra 1.618 User manual
Meyra
Meyra 1.835 User manual
Meyra
Meyra 1.617 User manual
Meyra
Meyra Optimus User manual
Meyra
Meyra 1.650 iCHAIR MEYLIFE User manual
Meyra
Meyra MEX-X 1.130 User manual
Meyra
Meyra 9.050 User manual
Meyra
Meyra Power Tommy 1.440 User manual
Meyra
Meyra X1 User manual
Meyra
Meyra 5HCDA User manual
Meyra
Meyra DUO User manual
Meyra
Meyra ORTOPEDIA Solero Light 9.072 User manual
Meyra
Meyra Polaro II 1.745 User manual
Meyra
Meyra SPRINT GT 2.593 User manual
Meyra
Meyra 1.595-603 User manual
Meyra
Meyra 1.594 User manual
Meyra
Meyra MOTIVO 2.250 User manual
Meyra
Meyra 2.360 Manual
Meyra
Meyra 2.322 User manual
