Meyra Power Tommy 1.440 Operating instructions

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ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR

POWER TOMMY

Model 1.440

OPERATING MANUAL

The Motivation.

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Table of contents

Introduction.............................................................................................. 6

Acceptance ............................................................................................... 6

Assembly ................................................................................................... 7

Specifications/ utilisation ........................................................................ 7

Statutory regulations .............................................................................. 8

Legal requirements for Germany ................................................................... 8

Electric wheelchairs with a top speed of 6 km/h...................................... 8

CE regulations ................................................................................................. 8

Overview ................................................................................................... 9

Driving ..................................................................................................... 10

Braking the wheelchair ............................................................................ 11

First driving exercises............................................................................... 11

Safety informations ................................................................................. 12

Functional checks ..................................................................................... 13

Brakes ...................................................................................................... 14

Service brake ................................................................................................. 14

Parking brake ................................................................................................ 14

Braking the wheelchair ............................................................................ 14

Braking distance ....................................................................................... 14

Locking the brake .................................................................................... 15

Releasing the brake.................................................................................. 15

Preparing the wheelchair for operation .............................................. 16

Shift to drive mode.................................................................................. 16

Battery fuse inspection ............................................................................ 16

Check battery plug connection ............................................................... 17

Positioning the operating module .......................................................... 17

Switching the operating module on....................................................... 18

Pre-operation checks ................................................................................ 18

Operating module .................................................................................. 19

Function description ................................................................................ 19

Position of the operating module........................................................... 19

Depth adjustment of the operating module .......................................... 19

Height adjustment of the operating module ......................................... 20

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Legrests ................................................................................................... 21

Calf belt .................................................................................................... 21

Folding up the foot plates ...................................................................... 22

Turning the legrests to the side............................................................... 23

Removing the legrests ............................................................................. 24

Attaching the legrests .............................................................................. 24

Adjusting the length of the legrests ....................................................... 25

Continuous legrest, code 54 ......................................................................... 26

Folding up the foot board ...................................................................... 26

Folding down the foot board ................................................................. 26

Height-/ and angle adjustment of the footboard .................................. 26

Depth adjustment of the footboard ....................................................... 27

Armrests.................................................................................................. 28

Folding up the side element ................................................................... 28

Removing the side element .................................................................... 29

Inserting the side element....................................................................... 29

Armrests.................................................................................................. 30

Armrest height adjustment ..................................................................... 30

Backrest................................................................................................... 31

Push handles........................................................................................... 32

Height adjustment of the push handles ................................................. 32

Removing the push handles .................................................................... 33

Inserting the push handles ...................................................................... 33

Support castors ...................................................................................... 34

Options .................................................................................................... 35

Lap belt .......................................................................................................... 35

Strapping on the lap belt with lock........................................................ 36

Adjustment of belt length....................................................................... 36

Headrest ......................................................................................................... 37

Adjustment of the headrest .................................................................... 37

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Drive-/push mode ................................................................................... 38

Selecting the push mode ......................................................................... 39

Selecting the motor mode....................................................................... 39

Folding/Unfolding ................................................................................... 40

Folding the wheelchair ............................................................................ 40

Unfolding the wheelchair ........................................................................ 41

Loading and transportation .................................................................. 42

Safety informations ................................................................................. 42

Transport in vehicles ................................................................................ 42

Loading ..................................................................................................... 42

Transport security ..................................................................................... 43

Safety informations ................................................................................. 44

Ramps and lifting equipment ...................................................................... 45

Special safety informations ..................................................................... 46

Transport in handicapped transport automobile ........................................ 47

Product liability instructions ................................................................... 47

Safety informations ................................................................................. 48

Service ..................................................................................................... 49

Maintenance .................................................................................................. 49

Care ................................................................................................................ 49

Upholstery and covers.............................................................................. 49

Plastic parts .............................................................................................. 49

Finish ........................................................................................................ 49

Repairs ........................................................................................................... 49

Customer Service........................................................................................... 50

Spare parts..................................................................................................... 50

Disposal .......................................................................................................... 50

Batteries.................................................................................................. 51

Maintenance-free batteries........................................................................... 51

Charging the batteries ............................................................................. 51

Charging before long periods of non-use............................................... 51

Battery charger......................................................................................... 51

Charging procedure ................................................................................. 52

Replacing the batteries ............................................................................ 53

Removing the batteries: .......................................................................... 53

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Fuses ........................................................................................................ 55

Replacing the fuses .................................................................................. 55

Fuse ........................................................................................................... 55

Wheel change ......................................................................................... 56

Detaching the drive wheels ..................................................................... 56

Changing the tyres................................................................................... 56

Dismantling the steering wheels ............................................................. 57

Changing the tyres................................................................................... 57

Maintenance instructions...................................................................... 58

Fault correction ...................................................................................... 61

Technical data ......................................................................................... 63

Kilometric performance........................................................................... 63

Hill climbing ability ................................................................................. 63

Fuses............................................................................................................... 64

Power Tommy, model 1.440.......................................................................... 64

Meaning of the labels on the wheelchair .................................................... 67

Inspection certificate ............................................................................. 68

Guarantee ............................................................................................... 70

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INTRODUCTION

The model 1.440, fulfills the wish for

mobility and more independence by

way of a new styling of the proven

MEYRA technology. Make use of the

constructive advantages of your

wheelchair indoors (for example in

your apartment or at day care) as well

as outdoors for example in parks.

This operating manual will give you

all the information you require - clearly

written and with illustrations.

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Attention:

Before first operation children, to-

gether with their parents or a su-

pervisor or attendant, also have to

read and observe this operating

manual as do:

– the brochure < Safety informations

– electronic wheelchairs >

– the operating manual < operating

module >.

☞ Note:

This operating manual is valid for

model 1.440 with all equipment

versions and accessories. It will

therefore contain sections that do

not apply to your model.

ACCEPTANCE

All MEYRA products are checked for

faults in the factory and packed in spe-

cial boxes.

☞ Note:

However, we request that you check

the vehicle for possible transport

damage immediately on receipt -

preferably in the presence of the

carrier.

Please arrange the following if you

believe damage occurred during trans-

port:

a) Draw up a DAMAGE REPORT - the

carrier is required to do this.

b) Draw up a LETTER OF SUBROGATI-

ON - 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 obser-

ve these instructions or notify us of

damage after the goods have been

accepted.

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ASSEMBLY

The specialist workshop delivers your

wheelchair to you in an operative sta-

te and adapted to your requirements.

If adjustments become necessary due

to growth or changes to the clinical

pattern, please trustfully contact your

specialist workshop.

SPECIFICATIONS/ UTILI-

SATION

The wheelchair Power Tommy, mo-

del 1.440 was developed for children

about 6 to 15 years of age. It is only

permitted for indoor use on hard sur-

faces.

The model has been assigned the ‘Use

Class A’ as per the EN12184 standard.

The electric wheelchair is only condi-

tionally suited for extreme inclinati-

ons and slopes! Only travel downhill

at the lowest pre-selected final speed!

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Attention:

Observe the brochure < Safety in-

formation electronic wheelchairs >!

The wheelchair is designed to carry

one passenger only on the seat with

mounted armrests and legrests. It

should not be used as a traction me-

chanism, means of transportation etc.

You can drive over obstacles of up to

40 mm in height (depending on the

adjustment of the legrest length).

☞ Note:

Observe table 1 in chapter < Tech-

nical data >!

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CE REGULATIONS

☞

Note:

The technology of this electric

wheelchair complies with the re-

quirements of the EEC 93/42 direc-

tive on electromagnetic compati-

bility.

However, the possibility of interfe-

rence from high-frequency radiation

from other electrical equipment can-

not be excluded.

High-frequency radiation exists in the

proximity of, for example, radar and

broadcasting stations, all types of ra-

dio sets and radio telephones. Stop the

electric wheelchair immediately and

switch off the control unit if the

wheelchair reacts uncontrollably or

causes interference to other electronic

devices.

The connection of other electrical de-

vices can also cause malfunctions.

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Attention:

Never drive the electric vehicle in

the proximity of electronic medi-

cal equipment with a high danger

potential and/or life-supporting

function or in the proximity of di-

agnostic equipment.

STATUTORY REGULATI-

ONS

Please comply with the legal require-

ments of the country in which the

wheelchair is used.

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR

GERMANY

☞

Note:

A driving licence is not required for

electric wheelchairs with a top

speed of 15 km/h.

☞ The minimum age for driving this

vehicle is 15 years. An exemption

certificate for younger persons can

be applied for at the relevant ad-

ministrative authority.

☞ Public passages such as sidewalks

may be driven on at fair walking

speed.

☞ Vehicles starting at 6 km/h must be

fit at the back with a rear marking

plate according to ECE-R69.

Electric wheelchairs with a top

speed of 6 km/h

A liability insurance is not mandatory

but recommendable.

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OVERVIEW

The overview (fig. 1 and 2) shows the important components and control de-

vices of the wheelchair.

➀ Operating module

➁ Joystick

➂ Driving wheel

➃ Support wheel

➄ Battery holder with battery

➅ Push handle

➀ Backrest

➁ Side part with armrest

➂ Seat belt

➃ Leg support

➄ Calf belt

➅ Footrest

➆ Steering wheel

➇ Selection lever for drive mode

push mode

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Push modeDrive mode

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DRIVING

Drive especially carefully during your

first journey!

Bearing this in mind, set the pre-se-

lectable final speed to the lowest set-

ting.

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Attention:

Children may not use the

wheelchair without supervision or

without an attendant.

• Do not touch the I/O button while

driving. – Pressing the key will then

switch off the electric wheelchair

and cause it to stop immediately.

• Observe the brochure < Safety in-

formation electronic wheelchairs >

and the operating manual < Ope-

rating module >!

You can determine speed and driving

direction by yourself while driving

through the movements of the joystick

(fig. 3/

➀) as well as the maximum

speed set for you wheelchair.

☞ Note:

☞ The key-function secures the

wheelchair against unauthorised

use. Observe the operating manu-

al < operating module >.

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☞ Speeds up to a maximum of 6 km/

h can be achieved.

☞ The drive limits the maximum

speed depending on the joystick

position during downhill travel.

☞ Inclinations up to 15 % (about 8°)

can be overcome with the drive.

☞ When reversing with the joystick

leaning to the left, your wheelchair

makes a right turn.

☞ If drive mode is switched off (bra-

ke release lever in the push positi-

on) the wheelchair cannot be ope-

rated and braked via the joystick!

In this event, use the brake release

lever (shift to the drive position). –

Danger of accidents!

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☞ The drive can cause malfunctions

with devices that are not normati-

ve.

☞ Electromagnetic fields created by

equipment which emits radiation

can influence the drive perfor-

mance characteristics. Mobile te-

lephones and other radio equip-

ment should, therefore, only be

used when the wheelchair is stati-

onary.

☞ A reversal of the steering direction

is, with certain manoeverabiltiy

restrictions, possible by repro-

gramming.

☞ To optimise the driving behaviour

or adjustment of the driving pro-

grams the specialist dealer can tune

the electronic with a programming

unit or through the PC-software.

Braking the wheelchair

The wheelchair stops when you let go

of the joystick. Always ensure an ade-

quate braking distance when applying

the wheelchair brakes.

☞ Note:

Observe the section entitled < Bra-

kes > !

First driving exercises

A low maximum speed must be pre-

selected on the control unit for the

initial driving practice. Make yourself

familiar with the driving behaviour of

the electric wheelchair in small steps.

The electronic wheelchair should only

then be used outside of your familiar

surroundings when it is fully under

control.

☞ Note:

Observe the chapter < driver trai-

ning > in the brochure < Safety

instructions electronic wheelchairs

>!

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Attention:

Drive carefully during the first ri-

des!

• Start off slowly. Carry out a short

braking and steering test after star-

ting off.

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Safety informations

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Attention:

Before you make your first drive,

read and observe the contents of

this operating manual and

– the brochure < Safety informations

– electronic wheelchairs >

– the operating manual < operating

module >.

• Comply with the max. permitted

rising gradient value specified in

the < Technical data > section.

• The attachment/detachment of ac-

cessories/components alters the dri-

ving behaviour.

• Tyres are made of a rubber mixtu-

re and can leave permanent or dif-

ficult-to-remove marks on some

surfaces (e.g. plastic, wooden or

parquet flooring, carpets, mats).

• Only use the drive when the sup-

port castors that belong to

wheelchair are mounted.

• Before starting to drive adjust to

the lowest final speed on the ope-

rating module so that a slow and

controlled start can be warranted.

• Avoid sudden change to the oppo-

site direction, (e.g. change to for-

ward drive after driving backwards

without any movement of the stee-

ring wheel). – This can lead to acci-

dents due to full braking while

steering wheels are moving in-

wards!

• Holes, stones, grooves, gully covers

and similar obstacles can lock the

wheels. Always be ready to brake.

Think ahead when manoeuvring.

Drive wide around obstacles if pos-

sible.

• An exposure to high temperatures

from lamps, the sun or other heat

or light sources can damage the

upholstery. Protect the upholstery

with a cover and/or park the

wheelchair in a protected area.

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• Never expose the electric

wheelchair to extreme weather

conditions.

• Do not throw or drop parts belon-

ging to the wheelchair!

• Detachable parts like e.g. armrests

and legrests have to be used pro-

perly to guarantee their function.

• Treat the removed operating mo-

dule properly to guarantee their

function.

• Avoid jerky adjustments to driving

status when negotiating hills, trans-

verse slopes and obstacles.

• Especially avoid tight turning and

jerky braking on inclines with cri-

tically set driving parameters. –

Danger of overturning!

• When traveling downhill, select a

low speed!

Functional checks

The functions and safety of the elec-

tric wheelchair must be checked be-

fore the start of each journey.

!

Attention:

Observe the brochure < Safety in-

formation electronic wheelchairs >!

• The frame, cables and the batteries

should be checked for damage af-

ter a collision with an obstacle. –

Have any visually identified dama-

ge repaired immediately by a work-

shop.

The following situations increa-

se the risk of accidents!

▲ Driving with angle-adjusted back-

rest.

▲ Traveling uphill/downhill, especial-

ly when no safety belt is worn.

▲ Oblique crossing of an obstacle.

▲ Additional luggage behind the

backrest or hung one-sided on an

armrest.

▲ Driving with too low tyre pressu-

re.

▲ Operation on uneven and/or loose

surfaces

▲ Using the ON/OFF key while dri-

ving.

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BRAKES

!

Attention:

Have the brakes repaired immedi-

ately by a specialist dealer if they

work one-sided or if the braking

effect is reduced.

• Observe the brochure < Safety in-

formation electronic wheelchairs >!

SERVICE BRAKE

The motor works electrically as a dri-

ving brake and decelerates the

wheelchair softly and jerk-free to a

standstill.

PARKING BRAKE

The parking brakes only work when

the selection lever is in the drive mode

position. They disengage automatical-

ly when the wheelchair starts off. They

are disengaged manually by moving

the selection lever to the push mode

position. Also view chapter < Drive-/

push mode >.

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Attention:

Before maintenance work as well

as reconfigurations, adjustments to

the wheelchair, switch the brake

release lever to the drive position

and switch off the operating mo-

dule.

– Accident risk resulting from inadver-

tent movement of the wheelchair!

Braking the wheelchair

!

Attention:

For this reason, ensure that you

brake the wheelchair in good time

when you encounter other people

or obstacles.

For allotted braking slowly guide the

joystick back to the home position

(zero-setting).

The wheelchair stops when you let go

of the joystick.

Braking distance

Depending on the nature of the dri-

ving surface and speed, the shortest

braking distance is approx. 1 m for 6

km/h.

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Locking the brake

Push the brake release lever forward

as far as it will go (fig. 4).

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Attention:

It is impossible to push the

wheelchair when in drive mode.

• The brake performance reduces

with

the brake pads are worn.

If the wheelchair demonstrates an

uneven or impaired braking effect,

take it immediately to your specialist

workshop for repair.

Releasing the brake

Activate the pull button (fig. 4/

➀) and

push the brake release lever back as

far as it will go (fig. 5).

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Attention:

Do not get into/out of the

wheelchair unless it is switched off

and the selection lever has been set

to drive mode.

– Inadvertently knocking the joy-

stick will set the wheelchair in

motion without control! – Danger

of accidents!

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PREPARING THE

WHEELCHAIR FOR OPE-

RATION

Follow the instructions below in the

stated order.

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Attention:

The functions and safety of the

electric wheelchair must be che-

cked before the start of each jour-

ney.

☞ Charge the batteries via the opera-

ting module before the first jour-

ney.

– Fig. 6 shows the operating module

with plugged-in battery charger

plug.

Shift to drive mode

– Move the drive motors to the dri-

ve mode position. Push the selec-

tion lever (fig. 7/

➀) to the front

until it audibly locks into place.

!

Attention:

Do not switch to push mode when

the wheelchair is in operation!

Battery fuse inspection

The battery fuse must be inserted into

the fuse holder of the battery lid (fig.

8/

➁).

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Check battery plug connection

The plugged connection of the batte-

ry power supply (fig. 9/

➀) is located

at the battery lid underneath the cross

brace.

Positioning the operating mo-

dule

The position of the operating module

(fig. 10) is to be adjusted so that you

are capable of comfortably and safely

steering your wheelchair.

Longitudinal adjustment:

– Slacken the clamping screw (fig.

10/

➁).

– Move the operating module into

the desired position.

– Carefully route the cable when

doing this.

– Tighten the clamping screw (fig.

10/

➁).

Height adjustment

Height adjustment of the operating

module is done by loosening the clam-

ping screws (fig. 11/

➂).

☞ Hereto observe chapter < operating

module >.

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Switching the operating modu-

le on

– Press the ON/OFF key (fig. 12/

➀)

on the keypad.

☞ Only actuate the joystick (fig. 13/

➁) after the self-test of the elec-

tronics has been completed!

– If necessary the key function has to

be switched off first.

☞ The key function enables you to

secure the wheelchair against unau-

thorised use.

For this observe the chapter < Key

function > in the operating manu-

al of the Operating module.

☞ Note:

☞ Observe the operating manual <

operating module >.

☞ Only transfer to and from the

wheelchair when the wheelchair is

switched off and the brake release

lever has been placed into the for-

ward position!

– Inadvertently knocking the joy-

stick will set the wheelchair in

motion without control! – Danger

of accidents!

Pre-operation checks

Before starting to drive, the following

should be checked:

– the battery charge level and

– the pre-selected top speed setting.

☞ Observe operating manual < Ope-

rating module >, chapter < Checks

before starting to drive >.

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OPERATING MODULE

Function description

You will find a detailed description of

the keys and symbols in the operating

manual for < Operating module >.

Position of the operating modu-

le

The position of the operating module

can be adjusted to suit the individual

size of the user. The control unit can

also be detached for transportation or

storage and can be laid on the seat or

stored separately.

!

Attention:

Switch the operating module off

before removing or adjusting it.

Depth adjustment of the opera-

ting module

– Slacken the clamping screw (fig.

14/

➀).

– Move the operating module into

the desired position.

– Carefully route the cable when do-

ing this.

– Tighten the clamping screw (fig.

14/

➀).

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Height adjustment of the opera-

ting module

In order to adjust the height of the

operating module, the operating mo-

dule has to be removed together with

the side element.

☞ For this observe chapter < Remo-

ving the side element >.

– Slacken the clamping screw (fig.

15/

➀).

– Pull the operating module forward

out of the bracket.

– Slacken the clamping screws (fig.

16/

➁).

– Adjust the bracket of the operating

module (fig. 16/

➂) to the desired

height.

– Tighten the clamping screws (fig.

16/

➁).

– Push the operating module from

the front into the bracket (fig. 15).

– Tighten the clamping screw (fig.

15/

➀).

– Insert the side element and fold it

down.

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