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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!

 

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mendations.

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INTRODUCTION

Read and observe this manual before first 
operation. Children and juveniles should 
read this documentation together with 
their parents respectively a supervisor or 
accompanying person before first use.

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.
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

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LIST OF MODELS

This operating manual applies to the follow-
ing models:

Model 1.620

INDICATIONS AND 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

With physical handicaps, e.g. blindness as 
well as doubtful cognitive qualification, a 
driving certificate for independent driving 
of the wheelchair is required.
In case of allergic reactions, skin rashes 
and/or pressure sores during the use of 
the wheelchair sores contact a doctor im-
mediately.

Mobility products of this category serve in-
dependent mobility or transport through 
third persons, in constant or during a longer 
period sufficient walking ability exists.
Decisive for this is:

 

The handicap compensation to fulfil 
basic needs.

 

Independent mobility in the apartment 
an in domestic environments.

 

Leave the home for short walks in order 
to reach the generally close to home 
available areas in which to carry out 
daily affairs.

 

Protection from handicaps, resp. pre-
ventable secondary diseases.

 

Protection from joint contractures,

 

Protection from decubiti,

 

Protection from lung diseases such as 
pneumonia,

 

Protection from premature joint degen-
eration caused by false strain.

Summary of Contents for 1.620

Page 1: ...en Operating manual W e m o v e p e o p l e Electric wheelchair Model 1 620 ...

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Page 3: ...ion 12 Accompanying person 12 Transfer out of the wheelchair 12 Reaching for objects 12 General safety information 13 Emergency braking 13 Initiating the emergency braking 13 Transfer out of the vehicle 14 Curve driving 14 Driving on falling rising or transverse gradients 14 Crossing obstacles 15 Transport in public methods of transportation 15 Handling the electric wheelchair 16 Securing the elec...

Page 4: ...ce to the padded arm support 22 Removing the operating module 22 Inserting the operating module 22 Swivelling the operating module 23 Arm supports 24 Lowerable arm support 24 Swivelling up the arm supports 25 Swivelling down the arm supports 25 Back support 26 Back support upholstery 26 Head support 27 Adjustment of the head support 27 Removing and height adjusting the head support 27 Adjusting th...

Page 5: ...ight adjustment 32 Standing function 33 Lying function 34 Chest strap 35 Fastening the chest strap 35 Opening the chest strap 35 Shoulder strap 36 Fastening the shoulder strap 36 Adjustment of belt length 36 USB connector socket 37 Rear view mirror 38 Removing the rear view mirror 38 Attaching the rear view mirror 38 Adjusting the rear view mirror 38 Lighting 39 Loading and transportation 39 Loadi...

Page 6: ... 48 Information for the specialist dealer 49 Programming the driving behaviour 49 Technical data 50 Maximum range 50 Hill climbing ability 50 Values acc to ISO 7176 15 for model 1 620 51 Further technical data for model 1 620 52 Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair 54 Meaning of the symbols on the washing instruction 55 Meaning of the symbols on the type plate 56 Inspection certificate...

Page 7: ...d general handling instructions of our products can be found in the Informa tion center on our website www meyra com LIST OF MODELS This operating manual applies to the follow ing models Model 1 620 INDICATIONS AND CONTRAINDICATIONS With physical handicaps e g blindness as well as doubtful cognitive qualification a driving certificate for independent driving of the wheelchair is required In case o...

Page 8: ... 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 wheel chair Danger of tipping over or tilting Do not use the wheelchair without the lowered footboard or when the arm sup port units are removed Avoid driving on inclinations or slopes with insufficient surface condition The wheelc...

Page 9: ...ustment in order to ensure a long term optimal provision even with changing illness handicap patterns of the user Especially for chil dren and juveniles an adjustment every 6 months is recommendable We recommend regular medical checks for independent determination of the driving ability STATUTORY REGULATIONS Please comply with the legal requirements of the country in which the wheelchair is used T...

Page 10: ...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 Neve...

Page 11: ...ting devices of the electric wheelchair Pos Description 1 Head support 2 Back support 3 Arm support 4 Seat pad 5 Knee pad 6 Footboard 7 Steering wheel 8 Type plate 9 Selection lever drive push mode 10 Driving wheel 11 Operating module 12 Side cushion 13 Front lighting 14 Rear lighting 15 Support castor 16 Electronic cover ...

Page 12: ...accident Increased danger of tipping over when using the angle adjustable back support Before starting to drive make sure that no negative seat inclination has been adjust ed respectively that a safe seating posi tion is ensured Accompanying person The accompanying person must be made aware of all possible danger situation before the start of his her supportive involvement The parts of your wheelc...

Page 13: ...cure handling of the vehicle is warranted A back support reclined to the rear or a seat raised at the front generally bears the risk of tilting over in drive mode With push mode engaged the vehi cle can no longer be driven or braked down through the joystick director Danger of accidents A fastened retaining strap can provide you with the necessary safety also view Emergency braking on page 13 Do n...

Page 14: ...be driven on with adequate final speed Never switch to push mode on gradi ents The automatic brakes are inoper ative in the push mode Do not push the vehicle on gradients Do not lean towards the downhill di rection when driving on rising falling or transverse gradients Do not adjust the seat or back support angle on rising and falling gradients Danger of overturning While driving in curves and whe...

Page 15: ...f the pub lic vehicle Should it nevertheless become necessary to carry out the transport while sitting in the electric vehicle the following needs to be observed Use the space designated by the public transportation services for parking Observe the regulations of the trans port company before parking the elec tric vehicle Park your electric vehicle opposite to the driving direction in the reserved...

Page 16: ... 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 Therefore observe operation manual Operating module BRAKES Brake the vehicle down carefully and in time This is especially the case when driv ing in front of people and while driving downhill Service brake The motors work ...

Page 17: ... Locking the brakes It should not be possible to push the elec tric wheelchair forward when the brakes are engaged To engage the brakes swivel the selection lever drive push mode on both sides as far as possible into drive mode 1 Activation of the selection lever is in tended for an accompanying person Releasing the brakes To loosen the brakes swivel the selection le ver drive push mode on both si...

Page 18: ... electric wheelchair 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 Disengage the brakes 1 Therefore observe chapter Releasing the brakes on page 17 The electric wheelchair can now be pushed Selecting the motor mode 1 Activate the brakes 2 Therefore observe...

Page 19: ...Charge the drive batteries via the oper ating module before the first journey 1 Selecting the motor mode Switch the drive motors to the drive mode 1 For this engage the brakes Observe chapter Locking the brakes on page 17 2 Check the correct fit of the battery mains fuse Blade type fuse The blade fuse for the battery main current has to sit tightly in the fuse holder 2 ...

Page 20: ...arm support After the adjustment retighten the clamp ing screw Therefore observe chap ter Positioning the operating module on page 22 The distance of the operating module to the padded arm supports can be adjusted after loosening the clamping screw 3 4 Switch the operating module on Press the ON OFF key 4 on the control panel of the operating module Therefore observe operation manu al Operating mo...

Page 21: ...er of short circuit 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 16 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 correspondin...

Page 22: ...e observed 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 Do not pull on the cable while do ing so Afterwards pu...

Page 23: ...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 ...

Page 24: ...ndard arm supports can be adjust ed to the requirements of the user by the specialist dealer in height angle and length Lowerable arm support During the electric adjustment of the back support 1 the arm supports are automati cally raised lowered into a comfortable po sition of the arm support pads ...

Page 25: ...le Support the arm support slightly with one hand This makes it easier to use the locking button of the arm support The button 2 that locks the arm sup port must visibly lock into place again 3 Swivelling down the arm supports Pull out the button 2 that locks down the arm support and swivel the arm support down as far as possible 4 The locking button 2 of the arm sup port must visibly lock into pl...

Page 26: ...k support 1 can be ad justed through the operating module For adjustment view chapter Mode menu in the operating manual Op erating module Back support upholstery The back support upholstery is slid from the top over the back support shell 2 and attached to the back tin with two snap fas teners 3 The back support upholstery can be pulled off after opening the snap fasteners 3 ...

Page 27: ...or adjust the head support Either remove the head support or slide it to the desired position Afterwards retighten the clamping screw 4 Adjusting the head support dur ing handicapped transport inside a motor vehicle A correctly adjusted head support reduces the risk of whiplash injury during a rear end collision The head support should be adjusted so that you can fit at maximum a flat hand be twee...

Page 28: ...ad justed through the operating module For adjustment view chapter Mode menu in the operating manual Op erating module resp chapter Releasing the brakes on page 17 within this document Footboard To reduce the overall length e g for trans port or to ease entry or exiting for the user the footboard 2 can be folded upward 3 Check the locking points Remove both feet from the foot plate Before starting...

Page 29: ...ight and depth by your specialist dealer Removing attaching the knee cushions In order to remove attach the knee cush ions pull up the locking lever 2 first Af terwards remove 3 or attach 4 the knee cushions Check the locking function after plac ing them and letting go of locking lever ...

Page 30: ...ushion can be adjusted to the desired position Afterwards retighten the clamping lever 2 Removing the side cushions After loosening the clamping lever 2 the respective side cushion can be removed Inserting the side cushions With loosened clamping lever 2 the re spective side cushion can be inserted into the clamping bolts Retighten the clamping lever 2 after ad justment of the side cushion ...

Page 31: ...nclination will lead to different driving behaviour Only adjust the seat angle 2 when the electric wheelchair is standing on a hori zontal level surface A danger of tipping over exists on gradients The seat angle adjustment is linked with an automatic speed reduction function An increased danger of tipping over exists with a reclined back support Before driving make sure that you have not adjusted...

Page 32: ... The seat height 1 can be adjusted through the operating module Through this the seat height can be continuously adjusted up to For this observe chapter Technical data on page 50 Therefore observe operation manual Operating module The speed is limited when the seat is lifted out of the initial position For this observe chapter Technical data on page 50 The limitations to speed are automatically re...

Page 33: ...he adjustment area is free of obstacles Danger of injury The standing function 1 can be adjusted through the operating module Rising may only be carried out with the chest strap 2 applied and with correct ly adjusted knee cushions 3 For this observe chapter Chest strap on page 35 and Knee cushions on page 29 For adjustment view chapter Mode menu in the operating manual Operat ing module ...

Page 34: ...e adjustment area is free of obstacles Danger of injury The lying function 1 can be adjusted through the operating module The lying function may only be carried out with the chest strap 2 applied and with correctly adjusted knee cushions 3 For this observe chapter Chest strap on page 35 and Knee cushions on page 29 For adjustment view chapter Mode menu in the operating manual Operat ing module ...

Page 35: ... strap 1 prevents falling forward Fastening the chest strap Pull both straps forward and place close to the body To close the velcro fastener place both straps on top of each other and press The chest strap should not be pulled too tight Opening the chest strap To open the chest strap pull the loop 2 of the velcro fastener forward 3 ...

Page 36: ...crewed on from the outer side at the respective back support holder Fastening the shoulder strap Make sure that no objects are trapped between belt and the body Thus you avoid painful pressure points Pull both belt halves to the front and slide the catch halves together so that they latch together Then carry out a pull test To open the shoulder strap the red locking button 2 is pressed down Adjust...

Page 37: ... may re quire a more frequent recharging of the batteries The USB connector socket serves to con nect devices with a USB plug type A The maximum power consumption may not exceed 1 A per connection To connect devices first pull of the clothes guard 1 then insert the USB plug If the USB connector socket is not used close it with the splash protection cap 2 ...

Page 38: ...view mirror is to be kept clean at all times Use common glass cleanser to clean the mirror In doing so the manufacturers in structions are to be observed Attaching the rear view mirror For drive mode insert the rear view mirror from the front into the arm support tube and tighten the clamping screw 2 Adjusting the rear view mirror 1 Preadjust the rear view mirror by turn ing the clasp 2 Turn the r...

Page 39: ...ng system in poor visibility conditions and especially during darkness in order to see better and be better seen by others Ensure that headlights turn signals and taillights as well as reflectors are not covered by clothes or other objects at tached to the electric wheelchair LOADING AND TRANSPORTATION Do not use the back support leg sup ports arm supports or revetments to lift the electric wheelc...

Page 40: ...ured through the securing points The four anchor positions are marked with a symbol 1 2 The procedure for securing the wheel chair can be read in the document Safety and general handling instruc tions electric vehicles chapter Trans port in motor vehicles or with conveyors This document and further informa tion are available in the Information center on our website www meyra com MAINTENANCE An inc...

Page 41: ...ess functioning Carry out test yourself or with a helper Every 2 weeks depending on dis tance covered Check air pressure of the tyres Tyre filling pressure 2 5 bar 36 psi Carry out test yourself or with a helper Use a tyre gauge Adjustment screws Screws and nuts are to be checked for tight fit Carry out test yourself or with a helper Retighten the loosened ad justment screws Contact specialist wor...

Page 42: ...wn or if the tyre is damaged con sult a specialist workshop for repairs Every 6 months depending on fre quency of use Check Cleanness General condition View chapter Service on page 46 Do it yourself or with the aid of a helper Manufacturer recom mendation Every 12 months depending on fre quency of use Maintenance jobs Vehicle Battery charger To be carried out by the spe cialist dealer ...

Page 43: ...om rolling away Therefore observe chapter Securing the electric wheelchair on page 16 New fuses can be obtained for example at petrol stations If the safety fuse blows again take the battery to a specialist dealer for repair Fuse Mains battery fuse 1 The blade fuse for the battery current is plugged inside the fuse holder 2 of the battery case Observe chapter Technical data on page 50 ...

Page 44: ...paired by a specialist workshop Headlights The housing of the light 1 must be adjust ed so that the light cone is visible on the driving surface The lower edge of the light cone should be set at distance of 3 me ters to the front of the electric wheelchair The lighting case might need to be re adjusted after adjustment of the seat inclination If needed go to a specialist workshop for adjustment ...

Page 45: ... to push mode Move the selection lever for the drive push mode into the drive mode posi tion on both sides Plug connection at one of the drives without contact Check the plug connec tions Malfunction in the elec tronics Have it repaired by the specialist workshop Push mode Selection lever in driving mode position Not listed faults View Error diagnostics in the operating manual for the operating mo...

Page 46: ...ng of the symbols on the washing instruction on page 55 In all other cases the following information is true Clean the upholstery with warm water and hand washing liquid Remove spots with a sponge or a soft brush Wash off persistent dirt with com mercial fine detergent Do not soak Do not machine wash Follow up with clean water and allow to dry Plastic parts The plastic panelling is attacked throug...

Page 47: ...t dealer might need to conduct new conformity assessments and tests Repairs Trustfully contact your local specialist dealer of another specialist workshop for carrying out repairs They are briefed in carrying out the work and have educated personnel Customer Service In case you have questions or require help please contact your local specialist dealer who will provide counselling customer ser vice...

Page 48: ...48 Disposal The disposal must comply with the respec tive national law Please enquire about local disposal arrange ments at your municipal authority ...

Page 49: ...certificate should be recorded in the operating manual A draft for further inspection certificates can be copied from the maintenance and ser vice manual when required It then has to be added to the operating manual Programming the driving behaviour The driving behaviour of the electric wheel chair can be adjusted through the program ming device Therefore observe the respective Maintenance and ser...

Page 50: ...alculated on the basis of the unloaded weight of the wheelchair and the maximum passenger weight Additional weight due to subsequent addi tions or luggage reduce the maximum per missible passenger weight Example A driver wishes to take luggage with a weight of 5 kg Thus the maximum user weight is reduced by 5 kg The maximum range is greatly reduced by frequent uphill driving insufficient charging ...

Page 51: ...e without cushion 450 mm 520 mm Seat angle mechanical Electric seat angle 0 40 Back support angle mechanical Back support angle electrical 90 180 Back support height mm 540 mm Foot support to seat lower shank length without cushion 250 mm 430 mm Static stability downhill 8 5 Static stability uphill 8 5 Static stability lateral 8 5 Dynamic stability uphill 8 5 Angle leg support seat surface 95 170 ...

Page 52: ...0 kg Ground clearance drive 70 mm Ground clearance battery tub 70 mm Empty weight with drive batteries 173 kg Empty weight without drive batteries 133 kg Overall height 940 mm 1100 mm Transport dimensions Length Support castors folded inward footplates folded upward 905 mm Width without arm supports 640 mm Height without head support 1080 mm 1115 mm Minimum breaking distance from top speed 1000 mm...

Page 53: ...tteries 40 C to 65 C Steering wheel ø 170 x 35 mm 7 puncture safe Driving wheel ø 364 x 75 mm 14 x 3 5 pneumatic tyres max 2 5 bar 36 psi puncture safe Drive batteries 2 x 12 V 52 Ah 5 h 60 Ah 20 h sealed maintenance free 2 x 12 V 63 Ah 5 h 73 Ah 20 h sealed maintenance free Max battery dimensions LxWxH 260 x 174 x 205 mm Charging current 8 A 12 A ...

Page 54: ...ovable parts are not suitable for carrying Drive mode Push mode Push only on level surfaces Indication for charging socket Attachment possibility for securing the wheelchair during transport without user The product is not approved as a seat within a motor vehicle Indication for danger of jamming Do not reach in here Operation in moving transport vehicles Switch off or switch to driving program 3 ...

Page 55: ...o dry cleaning possible Indication for danger of jamming The upper part is attached flexibly or swivelling and thus forms a jamming area in the lower section Do not grab into the jamming area Suspension point with indication of the max user weight during handicapped transport Attention Do not conduct maintenance jobs Gas pressure container of the pneumatic spring is under pres sure Increased dange...

Page 56: ...sible total weight Permitted axle weights Max permissible rising gradient Max permissible falling gradient Permitted maximum speed The product is approved as a seat within a motor vehicle Max permitted user weight if the product is approved as a seat within a motor vehicle The product is not approved as a seat within a motor vehicle ...

Page 57: ...ist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature 57 Recommended safety inspection 1st year at least every 12 months INSPECTION CERTIFICATE Vehicle data Recommended safety inspection 3rd year at least every 12 months Recommended safety inspection 2nd year at least every 12 months Recomme...

Page 58: ...r nuts as well as worn out attachment holes due to frequent assembly work Furthermore damage to the drive and elec tronics caused by improper cleaning using steam cleaning equipment or the deliberate or accidental flooding of the components are also excluded Interferences through radiation sources such as mobile phones with high trans mission power HiFi equipment and other extreme interference rad...

Page 59: ...he specialist dealer Serial no SN Delivery note no Model Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature 59 Warrantee Guarantee section Please fill out Copy if necessary and send the copy to the specialist dealer Inspection certificate for transfer Vehicle data ...

Page 60: ...Ring 2 32689 Kalletal Kalldorf GERMANY Tel 49 5733 922 311 Fax 49 5733 922 9311 info meyra de www meyra de Your specialist dealer 205 346 901 Status 2019 05 All technical modifications reserved Original operating manual ...

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