Meyra 9.050 User manual

Operating manual

We move people.

Folding Wheelchair

Model 9.050

Model 3.940

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

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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