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High back support

The high back support (1) is remov-
able (2).
To attach the high back support (3)
the back tubes are pushed together
(1).

SEAT CUSHION

The seat cushion is removable (4).

Adjusting the tightness of the
seat

After pulling off the seat cushion (4)
the tension of the seat can be adjust-
ed through the single straps (5).

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Attention:

The overlapping of the Velcro fas-
tener has to be at least 10 cm!

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Summary of Contents for Polaro II 1.745

Page 1: ...The Motivation OPERATING MANUAL POLARO II Model 1 745 MULTIFUNCTION WHEELCHAIR GB ...

Page 2: ...2 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...

Page 3: ...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 adjustme...

Page 4: ...ing 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 Main...

Page 5: ...5 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 ...

Page 6: ...rs to help you to familiarise yourself with the handling of the wheelchair and to prevent accidents Note Please note that the illustrated equipment variants can deviate from your model The tools required for adjustments and maintenance is listed under chapter Technical Data Attention Read and observe this manual be fore first operation this operating manual the safety information Mechani cal wheel...

Page 7: ...mage occurred during transport a Draw up a Damage report the carrier is required to do this b Draw up a Letter of subrogation you assign to the supplier all claims resulting from this damage c Send back the Bill of lading the Damage report and the Letter of subrogation to us We are unable to accept any claims for compensation if you fail to ob serve these instructions or notify us of damage after ...

Page 8: ...port angle ad justment 2 Lever for height adjustment of the leg support 3 Steering wheel 4 Quick release axle 5 Foot pedal tube Tilting aid as well as insert tube for support castor 6 Wheel adapter Pos Description 1 Push bar 2 Headrest 3 Back cushion 4 Arm support 5 Seat cushion 6 Leg support 7 Footplate 8 Drive wheel 9 Handrims 10 Toggle joint brake Pressure Brake ...

Page 9: ...Fastening the seat belt prevents the user from falling out toward the front HANDLING THE WHEEL CHAIR Use The wheelchairs of the Polaro model series is a placing and positioning wheelchair designed especially for the private environment and for sen ior care With all equipment and their accesso ries the wheelchair offers die respec tive adaptation to your disability The wheelchair is delivered compl...

Page 10: ...x ture and can leave permanent or difficult to remove marks on some surfaces e g plastic wooden or parquet flooring carpets mats To prevent damages due to cor rosion do not use ore store the wheelchair in damp rooms Never leave children adolescents in wheelchairs unsupervised Always approach small obstacles e g steps or curbs slowly and at a right angle 90 until the steering wheels almost touch th...

Page 11: ...s 2 Take off seat cushion Therefore observe chapter Seat cushion 3 Remove the arm supports if neces sary Therefore observe chapter Arm support 4 Swivel the push bar down if avail able Therefore observe chapter Push bar 5 Take off back cushion Therefore observe chapter Back support Remove the adjustable back strap if necessary Therefore observe chapter Back support 6 Bent the back strap toward the ...

Page 12: ...lace other hand underneath the rear seat fold for support Lift the wheelchair to horizontal posi tion Unfolding the wheelchair Tip the wheelchair slightly to one side in order to make the unfolding easier At the side resting on the floor press the seat tube down to the end stop 1 Note You may need to press down both seat tubes with the hands in order to do this Observe that the seat tube sits se c...

Page 13: ...ened Check that com ponents are correctly positioned Check the correct seating of the components Transport security Carry out the following steps when the wheelchair is located in the trans port vehicle Operate parking brakes Any parts that have been disman tled from the wheelchair should be stored safely in a protected place Remove bags walking sticks and other items not belonging to the wheelcha...

Page 14: ... on the wheelchair on which the PRS and WRS merge These requirements are fulfilled by a 4 point system that consists of 2 front standardised latches for spanning re actor and 2 rear standardised latches for spanning retractor and lap seat belt The lap seat belt must be length ad justable and fit with a latch to con nect with the receptacle of the vehicle shoulder strap The standardised latches are...

Page 15: ... the wheelchair in the BTW For professional transport in a BTW the wheelchair and person have to be placed on the therefore deter mined space and secured with the corresponding securing system Loose object are to be stored se curely Special safety instructions for shell seats Attention The power knot on children s seats and generally for shell provisions incl RECARO system serves solely for securi...

Page 16: ...heelchair is equipped with two brake levers each of the knee lever brake pressure brake for the user 1 2 drum brake levers are additionally available for the attendant 2 Attention For optimal braking effect the drum brake 3 is to be kept free of grease oil gunge and dust Danger of accidents When activating and locking only one brake lever on slopes the free wheel rolls downhill around the braked w...

Page 17: ...usly Do not lean on the sideward brake levers 1 Attention The braking effect depends upon the condition of the tyres the condition and attachment of the brakes the brake adjustment the road condition Note After changing the drive wheels the brake is to be checked for faultless function and in necessary adjusted Attention Do not leave wheelchairs with puncture proof PU tyres over longer periods of ...

Page 18: ...gainst unintentional rolling off parking brake Service brake Press the two brake levers evenly only slightly to the front this brakes the wheelchair in a metered fashion Parking brake Press both brake levers forward as far as possible 1 The brakes engage and the wheelchair can no longer be pushed parking brake Loosen the parking brake Pull both brake levers back as far as possible 2 ...

Page 19: ...es Pull both brake levers evenly to secure the wheelchair against unintentional rolling away Press the latch 1 forward Release the brake lever Depending on the adjustment the latch engages in the first 2 or second 3 locking po sition and activates the brake Note The wheelchair loaded with the user may not let itself be pushed in with the brakes engaged If the third locking position 4 is required t...

Page 20: ...n For driving the front and rear brake levers must be disengaged Note The braking effect depends upon the condition of the tyres the condition and attachment of the brakes the brake lever adjustment the road condition Attention The braking effect decreases with worn brake pads loose brake lever defective drum brakes If the effect of the brake lessens immediately have them readjusted in a specialis...

Page 21: ...cidentally Calf strap The calf strap 1 prevents the feet from sliding off of the footplates It is guided around special ligament 2 and adjusted in length with a vel cro fastener Removal of the calf belt is achieved by opening the velcro straps Attention Never drive without leg strap ex cept when shuffling The leg strap is omitted for height adjust able leg supports and is replaced by the leg paddi...

Page 22: ...oward the in outside 2 3 Therefore press the respective locking lever 4 backward and swivel the ac cording leg support inward outward Note For this the calf strap is to be loos ened on one side Attention Swivelled away leg stump supports are automatically unlocked and can easily fall off Note this when handling e g transport When swivelling them back make sure that the leg support audibly locks in...

Page 23: ...wheelchair from rolling away accidentally Remove the calf strap if available Remove both feet from the foot plates Pull the lever 2 back or press Swivel the leg support sideways and take them off toward the top 1 Attaching the leg supports With the leg support in a swivelled aside position hang it in and then swivel it to the front until the locking device audibly latches Check the locking device ...

Page 24: ...lly Slacken the clamping screw 1 Extend the lower part of the leg sup port with footrest to the desired length Tighten the clamping screw 1 Angle adjustable footplates After loosening the clamping screw 2 pull out the dovetail connection and adjust the angle of the footplates Retighten clamping screw The setting screw 3 serves to hori zontally correct the angle of the foot plates ...

Page 25: ...heelchair as well as driving closer to a closet bed or bathtub the leg sup ports can be swivelled outward and removed 3 Note For this also swivel the calf plates outward viewed from the driving direction Operate parking brakes This prevents accidental rolling of the wheelchair see section Parking brakes Remove both feet from the foot plates Press the respective locking lever 2 back to swivel away ...

Page 26: ...rt swivelled off sideways from the top onto the re ceptacle pins 1 and swivel forward until the lock audibly engages Check the locking device Height adjustment of the leg sup port Attention Never put the free hand into the adjustment mechanism while ad justing the height adjustable leg support Danger of crushing Operate parking brakes This prevents accidental rolling of the wheelchair see section ...

Page 27: ... the leg support with footrest to the de sired length Reassemble the screwed connec tion 1 Depth adjustment of the calf cush ion Depth adjustment of the calf plates is achieved by loosening the screws 2 Retighten the screws 2 after the depth adjustment Height adjustment of the calf cushion Height adjustment of the calf plates is achieved after loosening the clamp ing screws 3 Retighten the clampin...

Page 28: ... and arm support When the wheelchair is being pushed by an attendant the user is to place his hands onto the arm cushions or in his lap and not at the sides between body and arm support Danger of squashing the fingers Swivelling up the arm support For transition into or out of the wheel chair the arm support can be swivelled upward to the back 3 Fold the front locking lever up 2 in order to swivel...

Page 29: ...4 2 3 1 29 Remove the arm support To remove the arm support 1 fold the front 2 and rear 3 locking le vers up First swivel the arm support up toward the back 4 then lift it off toward the top 1 ...

Page 30: ... first when at taching the arm support Afterwards swivel the arm support into the corresponding receptacle and fold the locking lever down 2 Note While swivelling down the arm support make sure that the guide cone glides into the guide slot 3 Then fold the locking lever of the rear receptacle down 4 ...

Page 31: ...cushion with one hand Press down the locking button 2 with the other hand in order to raise or lower the arm cushion Reposition the cushion to the height you desire Afterwards let go of the locking button 2 Slide the cushion up or down until it audibly locks into the nearest position Check the locking device by trying to pull the cushion up or down ...

Page 32: ... 2 To adjust the angle of the back sup port 1 simultaneously press the activation lever 2 of each push handle toward the back Adjust the back support angle evenly over the push handles 3 Release both activation levers 2 and check the secure hold of the back support 1 Attention An angle adjustment increases the danger of tilting and may only be carried out with mounted support castors swivelled tow...

Page 33: ...k cushion Operate parking brakes This pre vents the wheelchair from rolling away accidentally First unscrew the knurled screw 2 on each side Then press the back cushion off of the back tubes with a jerk 3 and pull it off to the top 4 Note Screw the knurled screws 2 into the thread sockets of the tube clamps This way the knurled screws will not get lost ...

Page 34: ...t remove the knurled screws 2 from the thread sockets of the tube clamps Then place the back cushion onto the bolts 1 and press the tube clamps 2 onto the back tubes Afterwards screw the knurled screws back in 3 to fasten the back cushion ...

Page 35: ...ap can be adjusted with the straps 2 The extended back support element 3 is velcro strapped underneath the seat strap Adjusting the tension of the back strap After pulling off the back cushion 4 the tension of the back straps can be adjusted through the single straps 2 Attention The overlapping of the Velcro fas tener has to be at least 10 cm ...

Page 36: ...t 3 the back tubes are pushed together 1 SEAT CUSHION The seat cushion is removable 4 Adjusting the tightness of the seat After pulling off the seat cushion 4 the tension of the seat can be adjust ed through the single straps 5 Attention The overlapping of the Velcro fas tener has to be at least 10 cm ...

Page 37: ...ds 1 More stable sitting position Conversion for a different user Removing the lateral armrest pads Pull off the lateral armrest pads 2 In doing so the velcro connection is opened Fitting the lateral armrest pads Align the side cushions according to the velcro straps of the arm sup ports and press them on ...

Page 38: ...ith the option of changing the hand grip to the transverse handles Additional brake lever fastening option for the helper Handling before folding Loosen the handwheel on the slot ted side of the push bar to a point where the handwheel can be swiv elled outwards 2 Swing hand wheel outward Swivel down the push bar 3 Note After unfolding the wheelchair the push rod is to be screwed back on ...

Page 39: ... you spe cialist dealer Height adjustment Loosen the clamping screw with the clamping levers 3 so far that the re spective push handle can be adjusted into the desired position Lift the push handle to the desired height Retighten the clamping screw with the clamping levers 3 Special features of the clamping lever The clamping lever 3 can be turned into an operation position that is com fortable fo...

Page 40: ...respective spring button 2 inward and pull the push handle out of the clamping device 3 Inserting the push handles Press down the spring button 2 and insert the push handle from the top into the respective clamping device 3 Push the push handle through the clamping device 3 and retighten the clamping screws with the clamping le ver in the desired position 1 ...

Page 41: ...r clamping le ver 3 is to be loosened in order to ad just the height of the head support Positioning of the head support is achieved after loosening the screws 4 Note After the adjustment retighten the clamping screws 2 or the clamp ing lever 3 as well as the screws 4 Attention The maximum height adjustment is indicated by the marking ...

Page 42: ...d press it as far as possible into the axle recep tacle Attention After each assembly the locking device is to be checked with side ward pulling pressing on the drive wheels fig 38 The quick release axle is to be kept clean A functional fault may occur in the case of contamination due to sand or earth or in the event of freezing of moist cold air If the drive wheels has too much sideward lag or th...

Page 43: ... the safety instructions Mechanical wheelchairs chapter Handrims Steering wheels The steering wheels can be exchanged without difficulty For removal of the wheels the screw axle 2 has to be disassembled Tyres Air tyres The maximum air pressure is noted on the tyre Additionally the respective air pres sure can be deducted from the Tech nical data Puncture proof tyres The puncture proof tyre can be ...

Page 44: ...reposition the support castor accordingly until the spring button automatically locks into the next position Note The spring button must engage vis ibly and audibly Check the func tion Correct support castors length The support castors must reach further out than the drive wheels in order to achieve a sufficient support function Attention For sufficient tilting stability both support castors are t...

Page 45: ...ly to be carried out by your specialist dealer Every new adaptation can change the driving behaviour Seat height Seat angle The user compatible adjustment of the seat height and angle is done by Repositioning the axle receptacle 1 within the vario bearing block 2 Repositioning the hole plate 3 Changing the size of the steering wheel Assembly of the castor bushing in the upper 4 or lower position 5...

Page 46: ... the driving behaviour With each displacement of the axle receptacle toward the front the danger of tilting increases Therefore only drive with support castors to increase the tilting sta bility Steering wheel position The necessary position of the steering wheel is predetermined by the speci fication of the respective drive wheel position Note The castor bushing 7 has to be readjusted after every...

Page 47: ... retaining strap is not part of the retaining system for the wheel chair and or user during transport in a handicapped vehicle Fastening the seatbelt with buck le 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 seatbelt the red locking button 1 is pressed down Attention Make sure that no objects are trapped b...

Page 48: ...chine wash Follow up with clean water and allow to dry Plastic parts The arm supports and parts are made of high quality plastic Only clean the plastic parts with warm water and neutral detergent or soft soap Attention The arm supports are made of pol ystyrene and are affected by non ionic tensides as well as through solvents and especially alcohol When using commercial plastic cleansers the manuf...

Page 49: ...ell Note Check the chassis for corrosion damages as well as other damag es Occasional application of a light cov er of oil to all moving parts see also Maintenance Instructions will ensure that your wheelchair will give you many years of service Disinfection For disinfection you should use agents on a water basis such as Terralin Quartamon Med or Sagrotan Original Concentrate In doing so the manuf...

Page 50: ...es Note Always change tyres in pairs Dif ferently worn tyres can impair the straight on travel of the wheel chair Attention Before tyre repair open the pneu matic valve and vent any remaining compressed air in the inner tube Note The air pressure for the tyres is shown on both sides of the tyre and in the Technical data sec tion Tyre change of the drive wheels Attention Ensure that the tyre cover ...

Page 51: ... 10 mm in front of the drive wheel and align it at a right angle to the drive wheel Retighten the clamping screws 1 Adjust opposite pressure brakes as de scribed Equally adjust both pressure brakes taking into account tread of the drive wheels air pressure of the tyres and user weight adjust evenly Danger of accidents caused by one sided braking effect Fine adjustment of the pressure brakes Slacke...

Page 52: ...justment screw 2 for tuning Note The wheelchair may not let itself be pushed with activated brake le vers second locking position Attention Adjust the drum brakes evenly Danger of accidents caused by one sided braking effect The adjustment must be carried out by educated personnel ...

Page 53: ...ts which can result from wear not detected in good time an annual inspection is necessary in the case of normal operating conditions This is to be carried out in accordance with the following service checklist Have this work carried out by a spe cialist workshop in order to ensure that the wheelchair offers the highest level of safety and reliability The employees of the workshop are familiar with...

Page 54: ...th a helper Check brake for wear Move brake lever to the side Carry out tests yourself or have a helper do it If you notice any in creasing slackness on the brake lever take the wheelchair to your specialist workshop im mediately for repairs Danger of accidents Check all screwed on parts for secure fit The following is to be checked with great care Attachment of the back andseatprofiles at the sid...

Page 55: ...ess method or similar view Safety in structions Mechanical wheelchairs chapter Brakes Check the back tubes and frame tubes for damages Carry out tests yourself or have a helper do it If deformations or cracks occur in the welding seams contact a special ist workshop immedi ately for repairs Danger of accidents Carry out visual check yourself If the tyre profile is worn down or if the tyre is damag...

Page 56: ...e lever bearings Do it yourself or with the aid of a helper Components must be free from used oil resi dues before lubrication Please ensure that excess oil does not contaminate the environment e g your clothing Every 6 months depending on frequen cy of use Check Cleanness General condition See Care See Repairs Check all screw con nections for secure fit Yourself or with the aid of a helper ...

Page 57: ...ic parts handgrips add on parts and acces sories Check the bowden cables for damages Chassis Check the fastening of the steering and drive wheels Check the function of the quick release axles Check the tyre condition and tyre pressure Check the condition functioning and smooth operation of the steering wheel suspension Brakes Check the function of the brakes Oil Grease Rotating points and bearing ...

Page 58: ...ps are only to be assembled in a specialist workshop Danger of accidents You must state the serial number Fz I Nr of the wheelchair when ordering spare parts in order to ensure that the correct spare part is supplied You will find this on the type plate Whenever a wheelchair change modi fication is carried out by the specialist dealer the supplementary informa tion e g assembly operating instruc t...

Page 59: ...1 745 Type plate at the crossbrace tube Dimensions unless otherwise noted with 24 drive wheels Length with leg supports 110 cm Length without leg supports 85 cm Width 63 68 cm tightest adjustment of the handrims Height without head support in centre height position of the drive wheels 105 cm Back support belt height with seat cushion 50 cm Seat width 43 48 cm Seat depth 43 46 cm front seat height ...

Page 60: ...Ø 175 mm solid rubber Ø 142 mm soft solid rubber Driving wheel 24 x 1 3 8 pneumatic tyre 2 5 bar 24 x 1 3 8 puncture safe Transport dimensions Length without leg supports 77 5 cm Width folded wheelchair 32 cm Temperatures Ambient temperature 20 C to 40 C Storage temperature 10 C to 40 C Permitted inclination slopes Permitted inclination 8 14 1 Permitted slopes 8 14 1 Stability against tipping over...

Page 61: ... 138 kg Max permissible user weight including additional load 120 kg maximum additional load 10 kg Empty weight min 18 kg with drive wheels Seat cushion 0 7 kg Transport weight min 12 kg without arm supports leg supports cushion drive wheels ...

Page 62: ...mm Phillips screwdriver Size PH resp PZ 0 1 2 Slot screw drivers Size small Tightening torque for screwed connections If not noted otherwise the screwed connections are to be tightened with the corresponding torque Thread diameter M 4 3 Nm Thread diameter M 5 5 Nm Thread diameter M 6 10 Nm Thread diameter M 8 25 Nm Thread diameter M 10 50 Nm Thread diameter M 12 85 Nm ...

Page 63: ... oth er provided documentation Do not lift the wheelchair at the arm supports or leg supports Detachable parts are not suitable for carrying Attention Readjust the brakes Attention Increased danger of tilting when on inclinations slopes especially in com bination with short wheel base ...

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Page 66: ...guarantee and product liability Note This operating manual as a part of the product is to be handed out in case of a change of owner GUARANTEE We accept a guaranty for this prod uct according to the legal regulations Apart from this we warrant 2 years for frame We reserve the right to make techni cal improvements In case you find fault in this product or parts thereof send in the following guarant...

Page 67: ...67 Vehicle ID No Fz I Nr view type plate Guarantee Date of delivery Delivery note no Model designation GUARANTEE COUPON Fill in the details If necessary copy and return Stamp of the authorised dealer ...

Page 68: ...hnical modifi cations MEYRA Wilhelm Meyer Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH Company address Meyra Ring 2 D 32689 Kalletal Kalldorf Telephone 49 0 5733 922 311 Fax 49 0 5733 922 143 Email info meyra de Internet http www meyra de Postal address P O Box 1703 D 32591 Vlotho The Motivation ...

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