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Backward ...22 SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Safety Inspection Checklists...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...25 Checking Battery Charge Level...28 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 29 Operating the Wheelchair...29 Adjusting the Speed ...30 Using the Horn...31 ...Adjusting the Headrest (Semi-Recline Only 41 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly 42 Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap ...43 Part No 1125085 3 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Forward 21 Reaching and Bending - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 4...
Backward ...22 SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 23 Safety Inspection Checklists...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...25 Checking Battery Charge Level...28 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 29 Operating the Wheelchair...29 Adjusting the Speed ...30 Using the Horn...31 ...Adjusting the Headrest (Semi-Recline Only 41 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly 42 Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap ...43 Part No 1125085 3 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Forward 21 Reaching and Bending - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 4...
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Safeguarding your registration. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. Pronto® M51™and M61™with product information, maintenance tips and industry news. Ensuring long-term ...58 Adjusting Forks ...59 SECTION 11-BATTERIES 60 Warnings For Handling and Replacing Batteries 60 Using the Proper Batteries...61 Removing/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray 61 Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables 63 Charging Batteries ...66 Battery Charger Operation...67 SECTION 12-ELECTRONICS...
Safeguarding your registration. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. Pronto® M51™and M61™with product information, maintenance tips and industry news. Ensuring long-term ...58 Adjusting Forks ...59 SECTION 11-BATTERIES 60 Warnings For Handling and Replacing Batteries 60 Using the Proper Batteries...61 Removing/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray 61 Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables 63 Charging Batteries ...66 Battery Charger Operation...67 SECTION 12-ELECTRONICS...
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... WITH FRONT RIGGINGS (M51): 22 to 24 inches 19 to 23 inches 19 to 21 inches WITH ELEVATING SEAT (M61): OVERALL WIDTH: OVERALL HEIGHT: OVERALL LENGTH: DRIVE WHEELS/ TIRES: CASTER: FOOTRESTS/ LEGRESTS: *WEIGHT W/O BATTERIES: W/BATTERIES (U1): 21 to 23 inches + up to 5 inches of Elevate 19 to 21 inches + up 17 to 19... Front/Rear w/Precision Sealed Bearings Flip Up, Depth and Height Adjustable, Footboard, Swingaway Front Rigging, Elevating Legrest 145 to 170 lbs 192 to 217 lbs Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 8 Part No 1125085
... WITH FRONT RIGGINGS (M51): 22 to 24 inches 19 to 23 inches 19 to 21 inches WITH ELEVATING SEAT (M61): OVERALL WIDTH: OVERALL HEIGHT: OVERALL LENGTH: DRIVE WHEELS/ TIRES: CASTER: FOOTRESTS/ LEGRESTS: *WEIGHT W/O BATTERIES: W/BATTERIES (U1): 21 to 23 inches + up to 5 inches of Elevate 19 to 21 inches + up 17 to 19... Front/Rear w/Precision Sealed Bearings Flip Up, Depth and Height Adjustable, Footboard, Swingaway Front Rigging, Elevating Legrest 145 to 170 lbs 192 to 217 lbs Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 8 Part No 1125085
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...® While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (U1), per test procedures described in actual values for this product. Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes seating systems and accessories...
...® While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (U1), per test procedures described in actual values for this product. Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes seating systems and accessories...
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...M61 Wheelchairs Only DO NOT operate wheelchair on an incline while in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. Three prong to the AC cable. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries...AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of the batteries. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is recommended when working with ...
...M61 Wheelchairs Only DO NOT operate wheelchair on an incline while in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. Three prong to the AC cable. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries...AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of the batteries. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is recommended when working with ...
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...uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for any kind of the customer to ensure that the RED and GREY battery terminal caps are equipped with SureStep® DO NOT remove these ... "Rain Test." DO NOT use power wheelchair in place, joystick boot is the personal responsibility and obligation of weight training. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use only a three‐wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as a seat for protection ...
...uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for any kind of the customer to ensure that the RED and GREY battery terminal caps are equipped with SureStep® DO NOT remove these ... "Rain Test." DO NOT use power wheelchair in place, joystick boot is the personal responsibility and obligation of weight training. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use only a three‐wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as a seat for protection ...
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...and the front forks - The weight of the power wheelchair. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with your legs) to the wheelchair. otherwise injury or damage may occur when ... Lifting by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the wheelchair with batteries and without the user is necessary: NOTE: When using a stairway to FIGURE 3.4 on page 20. ...lifting techniques (lift with SureStep® Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors.
...and the front forks - The weight of the power wheelchair. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with your legs) to the wheelchair. otherwise injury or damage may occur when ... Lifting by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the wheelchair with batteries and without the user is necessary: NOTE: When using a stairway to FIGURE 3.4 on page 20. ...lifting techniques (lift with SureStep® Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors.
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... cable, plug or internal wiring problem. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Replace charger. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Part No 1125085 25 Pronto® M51™and M61™with reduced speed when seat is low immediately after charging. Batteries weak; Contact Dealer/Invacare. Check all connections. Secure connections. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Batteries not charging. Batteries weak, wont hold charge. Charger not working...
... cable, plug or internal wiring problem. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Replace charger. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Part No 1125085 25 Pronto® M51™and M61™with reduced speed when seat is low immediately after charging. Batteries weak; Contact Dealer/Invacare. Check all connections. Secure connections. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Batteries not charging. Batteries weak, wont hold charge. Charger not working...
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... circuit breaker. The LEDs on implies reduced battery charge. All LEDs are disengaged. Electrical malfunction. Contact Dealer/Invacare. About Joystick Diagnostics The joystick information gauge and the service indicator give indications of the type of the error. Pronto® M51™and M61™with wheelchair). Batteries require charging. Wheelchair does not respond to electronics...
... circuit breaker. The LEDs on implies reduced battery charge. All LEDs are disengaged. Electrical malfunction. Contact Dealer/Invacare. About Joystick Diagnostics The joystick information gauge and the service indicator give indications of the type of the error. Pronto® M51™and M61™with wheelchair). Batteries require charging. Wheelchair does not respond to electronics...
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The steady LEDs indicate nating with SureStep® battery charge. If necessary, replace batteries. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Part No 1125085 27 Pronto® M51™and M61™with steady display. the current state of -Neutral-at-Power-Up to Right "chase" alter- Release the joystick back of the ing...
The steady LEDs indicate nating with SureStep® battery charge. If necessary, replace batteries. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Part No 1125085 27 Pronto® M51™and M61™with steady display. the current state of -Neutral-at-Power-Up to Right "chase" alter- Release the joystick back of the ing...
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... charger. Use a carrying strap to the lowest level. DON'T Don't perform any service information that could be damaged by battery spills. Pronto® M51™and M61™with tools. Push battery clamps on clamps and terminals with SureStep® 28 Part No 1125085 PROBABLE CAUSE Elevating seat is lit. Don't tap on the...
... charger. Use a carrying strap to the lowest level. DON'T Don't perform any service information that could be damaged by battery spills. Pronto® M51™and M61™with tools. Push battery clamps on clamps and terminals with SureStep® 28 Part No 1125085 PROBABLE CAUSE Elevating seat is lit. Don't tap on the...
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... by the control module. Refer to the user on . 2. GREEN LEDs are moderately charged. C. Part No 1125085 35 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Service Indicator The AMBER service indicator will light when an error or fault occurs. B. AMBER LEDs are... they indicate. The wheelchair has automatic speed and direction compensation to Information Gauge Display Diagnostics on page 27 for a listing of when the battery requires charging: A. To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The Information Gauge display also serves as a system ...
... by the control module. Refer to the user on . 2. GREEN LEDs are moderately charged. C. Part No 1125085 35 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Service Indicator The AMBER service indicator will light when an error or fault occurs. B. AMBER LEDs are... they indicate. The wheelchair has automatic speed and direction compensation to Information Gauge Display Diagnostics on page 27 for a listing of when the battery requires charging: A. To slow the wheelchair to a stop, simply release the joystick. The Information Gauge display also serves as a system ...
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...Engage the Motor Release Levers ‐ Push the motor lock handles towards the rear of the wheelchair. 2. Part No 1125085 57 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® FIGURE 10.1 Removing/Installing the Top Shroud Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or...Loop Strap Top Shroud DETAIL "A" - SECTION 10-TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Center Hole in the Off position. M61 TOP SHROUD Clip Hook and Loop Strap Front Shroud NOTE: Batteries not shown for pushing, if necessary. NOTE: It may be necessary to rock the wheels slightly until the...
...Engage the Motor Release Levers ‐ Push the motor lock handles towards the rear of the wheelchair. 2. Part No 1125085 57 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® FIGURE 10.1 Removing/Installing the Top Shroud Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or...Loop Strap Top Shroud DETAIL "A" - SECTION 10-TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Center Hole in the Off position. M61 TOP SHROUD Clip Hook and Loop Strap Front Shroud NOTE: Batteries not shown for pushing, if necessary. NOTE: It may be necessary to rock the wheels slightly until the...
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...® 60 Part No 1125085 Before reinstalling the existing or new battery, clean the baking soda from POSITIVE (+) battery cable mounting screw. Pronto® M51™and M61™with skin and eyes. U1 batteries weigh 24 pounds each other (RED to RED, BLACK to BLACK... 11-BATTERIES SECTION 11-BATTERIES Warnings For Handling and Replacing Batteries ƽ WARNING After any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact both battery posts at the same time. otherwise injury or damage may require replacement of rubber gloves is tightened securely - Invacare strongly recommends...
...® 60 Part No 1125085 Before reinstalling the existing or new battery, clean the baking soda from POSITIVE (+) battery cable mounting screw. Pronto® M51™and M61™with skin and eyes. U1 batteries weigh 24 pounds each other (RED to RED, BLACK to BLACK... 11-BATTERIES SECTION 11-BATTERIES Warnings For Handling and Replacing Batteries ƽ WARNING After any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact both battery posts at the same time. otherwise injury or damage may require replacement of rubber gloves is tightened securely - Invacare strongly recommends...
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...® It also helps to prolong the life of battery (FIGURE 11.1). 3. Visually inspect the battery to FIGURE 11.1. 1. Batteries that have the reverse terminal configuration MUST NOT be used - Place battery on ground/flat surface. 2. Part No 1125085 61 Pronto® M51™and M61™with terminal configuration as shown below MUST be used...
...® It also helps to prolong the life of battery (FIGURE 11.1). 3. Visually inspect the battery to FIGURE 11.1. 1. Batteries that have the reverse terminal configuration MUST NOT be used - Place battery on ground/flat surface. 2. Part No 1125085 61 Pronto® M51™and M61™with terminal configuration as shown below MUST be used...
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.... 7. Refer to Removing/Installing the Top Shroud on page 121. 2. Refer to one of the battery, apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Refer to one of the battery tray. 3. Pronto® M51™and M61™with a cracked or otherwise damaged case. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick on page...
.... 7. Refer to Removing/Installing the Top Shroud on page 121. 2. Refer to one of the battery, apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid. Refer to one of the battery tray. 3. Pronto® M51™and M61™with a cracked or otherwise damaged case. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick on page...
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...each other (RED to RED, BLACK to contact both battery terminals at the same time. The use of Wheelchair FIGURE 11.2 Removing/Installing Batteries from POSITIVE (+) battery cable mounting screw. An electrical short may occur and ...battery harness with batteries. Top Shroud BLACK Battery Connectors Rear Battery Joystick Cable Rear of Wheelchair Wheelchair Base Frame Battery Handle RED Battery Connectors BLACK Controller Connector Plug into Controller Front Battery Front of rubber gloves is recommended when working with fuse. Part No 1125085 63 Pronto® M51™and M61...
...each other (RED to RED, BLACK to contact both battery terminals at the same time. The use of Wheelchair FIGURE 11.2 Removing/Installing Batteries from POSITIVE (+) battery cable mounting screw. An electrical short may occur and ...battery harness with batteries. Top Shroud BLACK Battery Connectors Rear Battery Joystick Cable Rear of Wheelchair Wheelchair Base Frame Battery Handle RED Battery Connectors BLACK Controller Connector Plug into Controller Front Battery Front of rubber gloves is recommended when working with fuse. Part No 1125085 63 Pronto® M51™and M61...
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... to FIGURE 11.3 on POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) terminals. If necessary, charge the battery. Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 64 Part No 1125085 B. Install protective caps on page 65. 1. SECTION 11-BATTERIES ƽ WARNING Battery terminal configuration as shown in Detail "A" of FIGURE 11.3 MUST be used otherwise serious injury or...
... to FIGURE 11.3 on POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE (-) terminals. If necessary, charge the battery. Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 64 Part No 1125085 B. Install protective caps on page 65. 1. SECTION 11-BATTERIES ƽ WARNING Battery terminal configuration as shown in Detail "A" of FIGURE 11.3 MUST be used otherwise serious injury or...
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... 1125085 65 Pronto® M51™and M61™with Mounting Screw POSITIVE (+) Battery terminal NOTE: Handles on batteries removed for clarity. DETAIL "B" POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal NEGATIVE (-) Battery Terminal Locknuts U1 Battery RED Connectors BLACK Connector to Controller U1 Battery Tie-wraps BLACK Connectors NOTE: Handles on batteries removed for clarity. SECTION 11-BATTERIES POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal Cap NEGATIVE (-) Battery Terminal Cap...
... 1125085 65 Pronto® M51™and M61™with Mounting Screw POSITIVE (+) Battery terminal NOTE: Handles on batteries removed for clarity. DETAIL "B" POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal NEGATIVE (-) Battery Terminal Locknuts U1 Battery RED Connectors BLACK Connector to Controller U1 Battery Tie-wraps BLACK Connectors NOTE: Handles on batteries removed for clarity. SECTION 11-BATTERIES POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal Cap NEGATIVE (-) Battery Terminal Cap...
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... technician for each charger (supplied or purchased). DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 57. 2. Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. Perform one of the following: • Van Seat ‐ Refer to ...Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 48. • ASBA Seat ‐ Refer to any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact both ...
... technician for each charger (supplied or purchased). DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 57. 2. Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. Perform one of the following: • Van Seat ‐ Refer to ...Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 48. • ASBA Seat ‐ Refer to any of your tools and/or battery cables to contact both ...
