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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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a picture. 

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picture.

INTRODUCTION

Read and observe this manual before first 
operation. 
Children and juveniles should read this 
documentation together with their par-
ents respectively a supervisor or accom-
panying person before first use.

The present operating manual should help 
you as well as the controlling person (ac-
companying person), to get accustomed to 
the handling of your 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 individual electric wheelchair. A list of 
the available options and accessories can 
be viewed in the order form of your electric 
wheelchair.
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.

Alternatively users with visual impairments 
can have the documentation read out by a 
helper.
Inform yourself regularly about product 
safety and possible recalls of our products 
in the < 

Information center

 > on our website:

www.meyra.com

 >.

We have developed an electric wheelchair 
that complies with the technical and gov-
ernmental regulations of medical devices. 
For information about a severe accident 
that can still not be ruled out completely, 
please use our E-mail address < 

info@mey-

ra.de

 > and inform the responsible govern-

mental agency of your country.

LIST OF MODELS

This operating manual applies to the follow-
ing models:

Model 1.623

INDICATIONS / 

CONTRAINDICATIONS

In case of allergic reactions, skin rashes 
and/or pressure sores during the use of 
the electric wheelchair sores contact a 
doctor immediately.
In order to prevent contact allergies, we 
recommend to use the electric wheel-
chair only when wearing clothes.

The functional diversity of the electric 
wheelchair permits application in cases 
where extreme spasms and contractions of 
the skeletal muscles lead to contortions, un-
controlled movements, slipping away and 
functional losses as well as substantially to 
completely pronounced impairment of the 
mobility/walking in cases of structural and/

Summary of Contents for iChair DYNAMIC 1.623

Page 1: ...en Operating manual Electric wheelchair Model 1 623 ...

Page 2: ...nstallment 10 Life span 10 Base position 10 Overview 11 Model 1 623 11 Driving module 13 Adjustment module 13 Handling the electric wheelchair 14 Securing the electric wheelchair 14 Functional checks 14 Driving 14 Brakes 14 Service brake 14 Braking down the wheelchair 14 Emergency braking 14 Parking brake 14 Locking the brakes 15 Releasing the brakes 15 Drive push mode 16 Selecting the push mode 1...

Page 3: ...g the operation 23 Pre operation checks 24 Battery charging procedure 25 Positioning the steering unit 26 Function description 26 Adjusting the height of the steering unit 26 Adjusting the angle of the steering rod 26 Adjusting the angle of the steering unit 27 Setting the step length of the accompanying person 27 Arm supports 28 Adjusting the height of the arm supports 28 Back support 29 Locking ...

Page 4: ...board up 33 Folding the footboard down 33 Removing the leg support 34 Attaching the leg supports 34 Seat 35 Special safety information 35 Seat pad 35 Seat inclination 35 Electrically adjusting the seat angle 35 Seat height adjustment 36 Shoulder strap 37 Fastening the shoulder strap 37 Adjustment of belt length 37 Adjusting the shoulder strap to the body 38 Lighting 38 Loading and transportation 3...

Page 5: ...ituations 47 Transfer out of the electric wheelchair 48 Reaching for objects 48 Driving on falling rising or transverse gradients 48 Crossing obstacles 49 Electrical system 49 Transport in public methods of transportation 49 Driving on public highways 50 Cleaning 50 Finish 51 Disinfection 51 Repairs 51 Repairs 51 Customer Service 51 Spare parts 51 Information for extended pauses of use 52 Disposal...

Page 6: ...el 1 623 iCHAIR Dynamic 55 Further technical data for model 1 623 iCHAIR Dynamic 56 Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair 58 Meaning of the symbols on the washing instruction 59 Meaning of the symbols on the type plate 60 Inspection certificate 61 Warranty Guarantee 62 Warrantee Guarantee section 63 Inspection certificate for transfer 63 ...

Page 7: ...on 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 Inform yourself regularly about product safety and possible recalls of our products in the Information center on our website www meyra com We have developed an electric wheelchair that complies with the technical and gov ernmental...

Page 8: ...te the electric wheel chair The electric wheelchair may not be used in cases of Influence of impairing medications to the accompanying person ask your doctor or pharmacist Extreme balance and or perceptual disorders of the accompanying person ask your doctor or pharmacist Inability to sit Accompanying persons that are physi cally or psychologically not able to steer an electric wheelchair To these...

Page 9: ...ions and limita tion described in chapter Technical data on page 53 ADJUSTMENT Always have adaptation adjustment or re pair work carried out by a specialist dealer The electric wheelchair offers manifold ad justment possibilities to individual vital sta tistics Before first use an adaptation of the electric wheelchair and a practical instruc tion in the functionalities of your electric wheelchair ...

Page 10: ... cialist dealer provides information to the re installment and reinstallment frequency of your electric wheelchair 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 i...

Page 11: ... shows the most important components and operating devices of the electric wheelchair Pos Description 1 Head support 2 Back support 3 Arm support 4 Seat pad 5 Leg support 6 Calf pads 7 Footboard 8 Type plate 9 Selection lever drive push mode 10 Front lighting ...

Page 12: ...3 Rear lighting 14 Battery charging socket 15 Support castor 16 Angle adjustment of the push bar 17 Push bar 18 Height adjustment of the push bar 19 Steering unit 20 Driving module 21 Driving lever forward 22 Adjustment module 23 Driving lever backwards 24 Handle bar Pos Description ...

Page 13: ...on 1 s shows the speed setting 3 Each further short pressing of the key switches the setting to the next higher setting 6 Key direction reverse 7 Signal tone horn When pressing this key a horn signal sounds 8 Right indicator 9 Left indicator 10 LED display left turn signal lighting warning signal Prolonged pressing of the key 9 switches the warning signal on off Adjustment module Pos Description 1...

Page 14: ...ke 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 electrically as operating brake and carefully brake the electric wheel chair down without jerks to stillstand Braking down the wheelchair For allotted braking of the electric wheel chair slowly guide the driving lever back to the centre pos...

Page 15: ...son Releasing the brakes Only transfer into or out of the electric wheelchair when the electric wheelchair is switched off and the selection lever drive push mode on both sides is in drive mode Inadvertently knocking the driving lever will set the electric wheelchair in motion without control Danger of accidents To loosen the brakes swivel the selection le ver drive push mode on both sides down as...

Page 16: ...lecting the push mode 1 Switch off the operating module be cause the pushing will otherwise be made difficult by the electric system Therefore observe chapter Driving module on page 17 2 Disengage the brakes 1 Therefore observe chapter Releasing the brakes on page 15 The electric wheelchair can now be pushed Selecting the motor mode 1 Activate the brakes 2 Therefore observe chapter Releasing the b...

Page 17: ...ttery gauge 2 is permanently lit After about 20 seconds stillstand the system switches into stand by mode and the LED for reversing the driving direction 4 blinks To exit the stand by mode press and release one of the driving levers 3 or 5 Battery charging socket Do not insert other objects into the bat tery charging socket Danger of short circuit To charge the batteries first switch off the drivi...

Page 18: ...d The charging status corre sponds to the number of green lit LEDs Yellow Recharging recommended Red Recharge batteries immedi ately An accurate battery indication is only given during travel on a level surface Uphill downhill driving can causes an inaccurate indication Evaluation The exactness of the battery gauge de pends for example on the temperature age and strain on the batteries is therefor...

Page 19: ...ected speed setting Select a slow maximum speed step 1 for driving situations in which you do not feel confident safe e g driving in confined spaces or similar The final speed is to be preselected in dependence on the personal impres sion of the respective driving situation When driving on ramps hills or slopes the speed is to be adjusted to the in clination appropriately Never exceed the permitte...

Page 20: ... handle bar 4 effect curves The wheelchair will turn almost on the spot if the handlebar is only deflected sideways The speed is reduced automatically during reverse or curve driving Braking the electric wheelchair The electric wheelchair stops when you re lease the depressed driving lever 2 or 3 For allotted braking slowly let the driving lever return to zero position One hand operation The drivi...

Page 21: ...s left and right blink in red Right indicator Switches the right indicator lights on or off when pressing the key The LED blinks green Lighting After long pressing of the key about 2 sec switches the lighting on resp off The LED turn signals left and right light up in orange Horn A signal tone sounds when pressing the key Reverse driving direction for one hand oper ation When pressing the key the ...

Page 22: ...h Display of the battery charg ing condition With decreasing battery charging condition less segments light up in the battery gauge Blinking symbol indicates an error Therefore observe chapter Fault correction on page 46 Keys and symbols adjustment module Seat inclination camber Adjustment function seat inclination camber Seat height Adjustment function seat height Adjustment function nega tive Ad...

Page 23: ... first use the drive batteries should be charged through the charg ing socket of the rear revetment 1 1 Selecting the motor mode Switch the drive motors to the drive mode 2 For this engage the brakes Observe chapter Locking the brakes on page 15 2 Check the correct fit of the battery mains fuse The blade fuse for the battery main current has to sit tightly in the fuse holder 3 ...

Page 24: ... slid into the desired height 4 After the adjustment press the span ning levers on tight and again and screw the handwheel back in tightly Therefore observe chapter Position ing the steering unit on page 26 5 Switch the driving module on Press the On Off key 7 on the con trol panel of the driving module Therefore observe chapter Switching on the driving module on page 17 PRE OPERATION CHECKS Befor...

Page 25: ...andling cables and elec tric devices The charging gases that can be produced by the charging are always explosive Avoid spark build up through electrical static for example caused by synthetic floor covers 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 14 2...

Page 26: ...ed to suit the individual size of the ac companying person The steering rod can be swivelled to the back support for trans port or storage 1 Adjusting the height of the steering unit 1 To adjust the steering height screw the handwheel 4 far out Afterwards slide the steering rod to the desired height Carefully route the cable when do ing this 2 Afterwards insert and tighten the handwheel 4 in the n...

Page 27: ...p length of the accompa nying person With increasing step length the required turning radius also increases Loosen the clamping lever 3 to adjustment of the step length Afterwards swivel the steering unit into the desired position and press the clamping lever 3 back on tightly After adjustment of the step length check the height and angle of the steer ing unit If required readjust Therefore observ...

Page 28: ...ht of the arm supports 1 To adjust the height of the arm support pull the locking lever 2 up with one hand and with the other hand slide the arm support into the desired arm sup port pad position 2 Afterwards slide the padded arm sup port again until it audibly locks into place 3 Press the clamping lever 2 downward Check the locking device by trying to lift or lower the padded arm sup port ...

Page 29: ...ea between the upholstered handgrip and release lever 3 For adjustment of the back support first pull the release lever 3 then activate the tilting lever 4 and slowly let the release le ver swivel back into place In doing so let the tilting lever engage into the lowest locking position 5 The back support is locked into place Releasing the back support To release the back support 1 tighten the rele...

Page 30: ...k flap over to the front 2 Afterwards pull the back support uphol stery off toward the front 3 Adjusting the adjustable back Contact the specialist dealer for adjust ment of the adjustable back Adjustment of the adjustable back is achieved with help of the spanning belts 4 Placing the back support upholstery To place the back support upholstery first press it onto the center of the adjustable back...

Page 31: ...e de sired head posture Afterwards retighten the clamping screw 3 Removing and height adjusting the head support Loosen the clamping screw 4 to remove or to adjust the height of the head support Either remove the head support or slide it to the desired position Afterwards retighten the clamping lever 4 Adjusting the head support dur ing handicapped transport inside a motor vehicle The dynamic back...

Page 32: ...intentionally swivel ling down The inclination of the leg support 1 is man ually adjustable For height adjustment loosen the star screw 3 on each side and lift lower the leg support into the desired position 2 Afterwards retighten the star screws Footboard To decrease the overall length e g for trans port or to ease entry or exiting of the user the footboard 1 can be folded upward 4 Observe the ja...

Page 33: ...scopic rod Check the locking function after plac ing them and letting go of locking lever Folding the footboard down For down folding first fold the footboard down to the side 4 and press as far as pos sible into the footboard bracket 5 Afterwards turn the locking ring down 6 Observe the jamming area between footboard and footboard bracket After lowering and locking check the locking device for co...

Page 34: ...t board up first Therefore observe chapter Folding the footboard up on page 33 Afterwards lift the leg support 2 swivel it outward 3 and remove to the top 4 Attaching the leg supports For attachment hang the leg support swiv elled to side into the frame tube 5 Afterwards swivel the leg support inward 6 and press down for locking into place 7 ...

Page 35: ...r 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 a negative seat inclination resp that the seat in...

Page 36: ...ht can be continuously increased or lowered For this observe chapter Technical data on page 53 Therefore observe chapter Keys and symbols adjustment module on page 22 Observe jamming area in the shearing sector of the crossbrace When the seat is guided upward from the initial position the speed is limit ed to 3 km h and the back lighting of the adjustment module switches from green to yellow For t...

Page 37: ... adjustment to suit the us er s needs The shoulder strap is screwed 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 s...

Page 38: ...tdoors and on public roads the electric wheelchair can be fit with LED lighting equipment 1 The lighting is activated through the driving module Therefore observe chapter Keys and symbols driving module on page 21 Always switch on the lighting 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 ...

Page 39: ...RANSPORTATION Do not use the back support leg sup ports arm supports or revetments to lift the electric wheelchair The electric wheelchair must be switched off before lifting The parts detached for loading must be carefully stowed and carefully attached again before the next journey No special carrying points are allocated for carrying detachable components The following procedures may be necessar...

Page 40: ... electric wheelchair is only to be secured through the securing points 1 and 2 For this also observe chapter Meaning of the labels on the electric wheelchair on page 58 The procedure for securing the electric wheelchair can be read in the docu ment Safety and general handling instructions electric vehicles chapter Transport in motor vehicles or with con veyors This document and further information...

Page 41: ...es caused by wear or chemical processes of the tyres MAINTENANCE An incorrect or neglected cleaning and maintenance of the electric wheelchair re sults in a limitation of the product liability Maintenance The following maintenance Instruction gives you a guide for carrying out the main tenance work The maintenance plan does not give information about the actual extent of work determined on the ele...

Page 42: ...by the specialist workshop Danger of accident Especially before driv ing in the dark Lighting Check the lighting equip ment and reflectors for flawless 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 View Technical data on page 53 Carry out test yourself or with a helper Use a tyre gauge Adjustm...

Page 43: ... 2 months depending on dis tance covered Check tyre profile Minimum tread 1 mm Carry out a visual check your self or with a helper If the tyre profile is worn down 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 Cleaning on page 50 Do it yourself or with the aid of a helper Manufacture...

Page 44: ... wheelchair on a level surface and secure it from rolling away Therefore observe chapter Securing the electric wheelchair on page 14 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 ...

Page 45: ...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 46: ... insert correctly Plug connection of the power supply without contact Check the plug connec tions The battery gauge blinks after the switch on Malfunction in the elec tronics Have it repaired by the specialist workshop Lighting not active LED lamp defective Let it be repaired or re placed by a specialist workshop Lighting fuse or drive elec tronics defective Let it be repaired or re placed by a sp...

Page 47: ...irect sunlight can cause seat covers upholstery arm support pads leg supports and handles to heat up to over 41 C Contact with exposed skin can result in injury Prevent such heating by parking the electric wheelchair in a shad ed area Only transfer into or out of the seat when the electric wheelchair is switched off and the selection lever drive push mode on both sides is in drive mode An unintend...

Page 48: ...drive with a low speed on rising fall ing gradients Extreme inclinations or slopes are to be driv en on with adequate final speed Never switch to push mode on gradients The automatic brakes are inoperative in the push mode Do not push the vehicle on gradients While driving in curves and when turning on inclinations and slopes there is a danger of tilting Avoid driving on inclinations or slopes wit...

Page 49: ... crossing of rails or ruts requires increased attention Unwanted course deviation Safe travelling on stairs is not possible Electrical system An incorrect and or inappropriate modifi cation of the driving behaviour can impair the safety of the electric wheelchair and the electric wheelchair user Danger of accidents The electronic control system of the elec tric wheelchair must not be modified Shou...

Page 50: ...imitation such as blindness or deafness a driving ability certifications for driving of the electric wheelchair is required CLEANING The plastic panelling is attacked through non ionic tensides as well as solvents and especially alcohol Do not clean the electric wheelchair with a high pressure cleaner Danger of short circuit The cushions and covers are normally fit with care instructions instructi...

Page 51: ...nal facility for health protection During the use of disinfectants it can happen that surfaces might be affect ed in such a fashion that the long term functionality of parts can be limited In doing so the manufacturers instruc tions are to be observed REPAIRS Repairs are generally to be carried out by a specialist dealer Repairs Trustingly contact your specialist dealer for maintenance work He has...

Page 52: ...of longer periods without use the following measures are required Charge the batteries at least once a moth for a period of more than 16 hours The storage temperature is to be ob served For this observe chapter Technical data on page 53 DISPOSAL The disposal must comply with the respec tive national law Please enquire about local disposal arrange ments at your municipal authority ...

Page 53: ...ng wheel Standard 2 5 3 5 bar 36 50 psi Full tyre pressure drive wheel Standard 3 0 4 0 bar 44 58 psi Maximum range The nominal values indicated by are reason able in compliance with ISO 7176 4 The maximum range depends to a large ex tent on the following factors battery condition weight of the driver driving speed driving style road surface condition driving conditions ambient temperature The max...

Page 54: ...orm EN 12184 2014 ISO 7176 8 2014 ISO 7176 19 2008 Assessment of the Crashtest in which the electric wheelchair is at tached to the retaining system of the vehicle has been carried out according to the testing methods of annex D The model has been assigned the Use Class B as per the EN 12184 standard The applied parts and components we use are in compliance to EN 1021 2 for resistance against infl...

Page 55: ...mm Seat height adjustment electric without cushion 460 mm 860 mm Electric seat angle electric 0 30 Back support angle 90 125 Back support belt height 400 mm 500 mm Footplate to seat lower shank length without cushion 180 mm 290 mm Nominal inclination Static stability downhill 9 16 Static stability uphill 9 16 Static stability lateral 9 16 Dynamic stability uphill 6 11 Angle leg support seat surfac...

Page 56: ...mic min max Sound level 70 dB A Protection class IP X4 Turning area 1400 mm mm Drive controller 24 V 70 A Engine output 6 km h 180 W Main fuse 80 A Lighting option LED technology 24 V Additional load kg 10 kg Permitted axle load front kg 110 kg Axle load drive wheel kg 150 kg Ground clearance drive 70 mm Ground clearance battery tub 70 mm Empty weight with drive batteries 138 kg 156 8 kg Empty wei...

Page 57: ...h drive batteries 25 C to 50 C Storage temperature without drive batteries 40 C to 65 C Steering wheel ø 200 x 50 mm 8 pneumatic tyres max 2 5 bar 36 psi puncture proof puncture safe Solid rubber Driving wheel ø 320 x 60 mm 12 5 pneumatic tyres max 2 5 bar 36 psi puncture proof puncture safe Solid rubber Drive batteries 2 x 12 V 42 5 Ah 5 h 50 Ah 20 h sealed maintenance free 2 x 12 V 63 Ah 5 h 73 ...

Page 58: ...mode Push only on level surfaces Indication for charging socket The product is not approved as a seat within a motor vehicle Indication for danger of jamming Do not reach in here 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 Max permitted user weight if the product is approved ...

Page 59: ...ted on grip Meaning of the symbols on the washing instruction the symbols correspond to European standard Wash as delicates with the indicated maximum temperature in C Wash as regular laundry with the indicated maximum temperature in C Hand wash only Do not bleach Not suited for the dryer Do not iron Do not dry clean ...

Page 60: ...tal 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 Medical device ...

Page 61: ...aler Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature 61 Recommended safety inspection 1st year at least every 12 months INSPECTION CERTIFICATE Electric wheelchair data Recommended safety inspection 3rd year at least every 12 months Recommended safety inspection 2nd year at least every 12 months R...

Page 62: ...se of original spare parts by au thorised dealers as well as maintenance and inspections in regular intervals Guaranty is not granted for surface dam ages tyres of the wheels damages due to loosened screws or 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 deli...

Page 63: ...cialist dealer Serial no SN Delivery note no Model Stamp of specialist dealer Next safety inspection in 12 months Date Place date Signature 63 Warrantee Guarantee section Please fill out Copy if necessary and send the copy to the specialist dealer Inspection certificate for transfer Electric wheelchair data ...

Page 64: ...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 205 348 101 Status 2021 09 All technical modifications reserved Original operating manual ...

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