R.J.Mobility METEOR Manual de usuario
RJ MOBILITY LTD.
METEOR & MINI-METEOR
TECHNICAL MANUAL
PROVIDING
ACTIVE USER
INDEPENDENCE
This Technical Manual will ensure that
the wheelchair is maintained to the
required standard and is for use by
trained personnel only.
This Technical Manual contains important information regarding maintenance of the Meteor
and Mini-Meteor wheelchairs thus ensuring their safe operation. Please make sure that you
understand all instructions thoroughly.
It is recommended that maintenance is undertaken at six monthly intervals for a wheelchair
that is in constant daily use.
The safety of the wheelchair user is paramount. If there is any doubt as to the
suitability of re-using existing parts they should be discarded and replaced with
manufacturer approved parts.
User Manuals should be stamped at correct intervals following completion of maintenance
work.
This product is manufactured to comply with the essential
requirements of the Medical Devices Directive 93/42 EEC.
If you fail to understand anything or have any questions concerning maintenance and
operating instructions please contact:
RJ MOBILITY LTD.
Boy Lane, Wheatley
Halifax HX3 5AF
England
Tel: +44(0) 1422 358888
Fax: +44(0) 1422 355924
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CONTENTS
Section
1 USER CATEGORIES
2 SPECIFICATIONS
3 WHEELCHAIR DIAGRAM
4 MAINTENANCE CHECKS
5 TOOL REQUIREMENTS
6 UPHOLSTERY
7 ARMRESTS
8 FOOTRESTS
9 BRAKES
10 BACKREST AND PUSH HANDLES
11 FRAME AND CROSS BRACES
12 CASTORS
13 QUICK RELEASE WHEEL
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SECTION 1. USER CATEGORIES
1.1 USER CATEGORIES FOR THE
METEOR AND MINI-METEOR
LIGHTWEIGHT ACTIVE USER WHEELCHAIR
A1 Occupant with all limbs intact and having the ability to co-ordinate both arms and
hands with sufficient strength to self-propel and control the wheelchair safely and
maintain an upright seating position.
A3 Occupant with sufficient upper body control who can maintain an upright seating
position.
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SECTION 2. SPECIFICATIONS
Meteor Mini-Meteor
40cm (16inch) Seat Width 25cm (10inch) Seat Width
1 Overall length 97cm (38inch) 74cm (29inch)
2 Overall width 64cm (25inch) 47cm (18.5inch)
3 Folded length 68cm (27inch) 68cm (27inch)
4 Folded width 23cm (9inch) 23cm (9inch)
5 Folded height 71cm (28inch) 56cm (22inch)
6 Maximum weight 15.61kg (31.5 lb) 13.9kg (30.5 lb)
7 Weight less wheels, 8.3kg (18 lb) 7.5kg (16.5 lb)
footrests and backrest
8 Seat plane angle 5 degrees 5 degrees
9 Seat widths available 36-46cm (14-18inch) 25-33cm (10-13inch)
10 Seat depths available 33, 36, 38, 40, 43, 46cm 28, 33, 36, 38cm
(13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18inch) (11,13,14, 15inch)
11 Seat height at front 47cm (18.5inch) 43cm (17inch)
12 Backrest angle 5 degrees from vertical 5 degrees from vertical
13 Backrest height 26cm (10inch) 28cm (11inch)
14 Footrest to seat 33-43cm (13-17inch) 32-37cm (121/2-14inch)
15 Leg to seat angle 90 degrees 90 degrees
16 Armrest to seat 25cm (10inch) 25cm (10inch)
17 Front of armrest to backrest 28cm (11inch) 28cm (11inch)
18 Rear wheel diameter 61cm (24inch) 51cm (20inch)
19 Tyre pressures 50psi/340KPA 50psi/340KPA
20 Maximum user weight 102kg (16 stone/224 lbs) 75kg (12 stone/165 lbs)
21 Minimum turning radius 75cm (30inch) 55cm (22inch)
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SECTION 3. WHEELCHAIR DIAGRAM
3.1 METEOR LIGHTWEIGHT ACTIVE USER ADULT WHEELCHAIR
3.2 MINI-METEOR LIGHTWEIGHT ACTIVE USER
CHILD'S WHEELCHAIR
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1 REMOVABLE BACKREST
2 SKIRT GUARD
3 FOOTREST RELEASE
LEVER
4 BRAKE LEVER
5 FOOTREST HEIGHT
ADJUSTER
6 FLIP-UP FOOTREST
7 FRONT CASTOR
8 ANTI-TIP ROLLER
9 TIPPING LEVER
10 BACKREST LOCK
LEVER
11 QUICK RELEASE REAR
WHEEL
1 REMOVABLE BACKREST
2 SKIRT GUARD
3 FOOTREST RELEASE
LEVER
4 BRAKE LEVER
5 FOOTPLATE HEIGHT
ADJUSTER
6 FLIP-UP FOOTPLATE
7 FRONT CASTOR
8 ANTI-TIP ROLLER
9 TIPPING LEVER
10 BACKREST LOCK
LEVER
11 QUICK RELEASE REAR
WHEEL
SECTION 4. MAINTENANCE CHECKS
4.1 Open the wheelchair, all movements should be free throughout the folding range.
4.1.1 Examine the seat and backrest fabrics for wear, damage or staining.
Examine retaining screws for tightness and general condition. (See Section 6)
4.1.2 Examine armrest attachment blocks for security, if fitted. (See Section 7)
4.1.3 Examine footrest hanger for effective locking. Check that footrests remain vertical
when raised. (See Section 8)
4.1.4 Examine brake assemblies for wear, damage or misalignment. (See Section 9)
4.1.5 Check security of push handle assembly if fitted. Check that hand grips are not
damaged and are securely fitted to the push handle. (See Section 10)
4.1.6 Ensure that tube plugs and ends are fitted to the front of the seat tubes, armrest front,
tipping levers and top of footrest hanger.
4.1.7 Ensure that seat tube cradles are secure in the wheelchair frame.
4.2 Lift the front of the wheelchair and rest the backrest frame on the floor.
4.2.1 Examine the structure of the frame for damage. (See Section 11)
4.2.2 Check the pivot points for undue slackness, caused by loose nuts and bolts, or worn
parts. (See Section 11)
4.2.3 Check castors for free rotation of the wheel and the complete assembly.
Examine castors for wear in the bearings.
Examine locating spindle for signs of bending, at the point where it is attached to the
frame. (See Section 12)
4.2.4 Check rear wheels for free rotation.
Examine wheels for wear in the bearings.
Examine wheels for loose spokes, buckled or damaged rims and handrims.
Check for ease of wheel removal and replacement. (See Section 13)
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SECTION 5. TOOL REQUIREMENTS
Spanners:15/16 inch or 24mm AF Castors (See Section 12)
5/16 inch AF Cross Brace (See Section 11)
10mm AF Wheels (See Section 13)
19mm AF Wheels (See Section 13)
22mm AF Socket and Driver Wheels (See Section 13)
22mm AF Open Ended Wheels (See Section 13)
7/16 inch AF General
7/16 inch AF Socket and Driver General
Torque wrench (minimum operating range
10 lbs/ft (13 Nm) General
Allen key: 5mm Brakes (See Section 9)
6mm Brakes (See Section 9)
Pozidrive Screwdriver Upholstery (See Section 6)
Flat Blade Screwdriver Pump Clip
Avdel Nutsert rivet tool Upholstery (See Section 6)
Avdel Nutsert rivet tool heavy duty Armrest (See Section 7)
Loctite thread locking compound - Grade 241 Brakes, Castors (See Section 9/12/13)
& Wheels
Light/Soft Head Hammer General
Light oil - eg 3 in 1 General
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SECTION 6: UPHOLSTERY
6.1 Diagram
6.2 Parts Lists
GZF No RJ No
Backrest Fabric Black Nylon 137 to 140 295/17/SIZE
Seat Fabric Black Nylon 133 to 136 295/12/SIZE
Skirt Guard Fabric Left Black Nylon 295/19/L
Skirt Guard Fabric Right Black Nylon 295/19/R
Reinforcing Bar TSD8074
No. 10 UNF 3/4 inch long raised countersunk screw zinc plated F15
NO. 10 Flanged screw cup F38
No. 10 Avdel UNF Nutsert
09657/01014
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BACKREST FABRIC 295/17
LEFT SIDE PANELS 295/19/L
RIGHT SIDE PANEL 295/19/R
REINFORCING BAR TSD 8074
SEAT FABRIC 295/12
No.10 UNF x 3/4" RAISED
COUNTERSUNK SCREW F15
No.10 UNF FLANGED SCREW CUP F38
No.10 AVDEL UNF NUTSERT
09657/01014
No.10 UNF x 3/4" RAISED
COUNTERSUNK SCREW F15
No.10 UNF FLANGED SCREW CUP
F38
No.10 AVDEL UNF NUTSERT
09657/01014
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6.3 Inspection
Check for staining, wear, tear and stitching.
Check nut inserts in frame for security and stripped threads.
Check securing screws for bending and stripped threads and burrs.
Cushions (if fitted);
Check cushions for staining, wear, tear and stitching.
6.4 Fabric Removal
If the Nutserts need replacement, use Avdel recommended tooling.
6.5 Fabric Fitting
Punch holes in seat fabric using holes in the reinforcing bar as a template.
Punch holes in skirt guard fabric commencing from rear of seat tube using holes in seat
tube as a template.
Slide the reinforcing bar into the stitched section on each side of the seat fabric.
Fit the countersunk screws through the flange cups and fit through holes in the side skirt,
seat fabric and reinforcing bars.
Place the fabric on the seat and tighten screws taking care not to exert excessive force to
flatten the flange cup or cut into the fabric.
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REINFORCING BAR
No.10 UNF x 3/4"
COUNTERSUNK SCREW
FLANGED SCREW CUP
No.10 UNF AVDEL NUTSERT
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