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USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
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...PART NUMBER 1110532 1125038 1134844 NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the service manual. Pronto® M91™ with Invacare products. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare....com. ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this wheelchair.
...PART NUMBER 1110532 1125038 1134844 NOTE: Updated versions of this manual are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the service manual. Pronto® M91™ with Invacare products. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare....com. ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this wheelchair.
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...OF CONTENTS ...2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 6 SPECIAL NOTES 7 LABEL LOCATIONS 9 M91 Standard...9 M91 Heavy Duty...10 All Wheelchairs...10 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 11 PRONTO M91...11 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES 13 Controller Settings/Repair or Service 13 Accessories Information ...13 ...WHEELCHAIRS 20 Stability and Balance...20 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...21 Pinch Points...22 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...22 Lifting/Stairways ...23 Transferring To and From Other Seats 24 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward ...25 Part No 1141450 3 Pronto® M91...
...OF CONTENTS ...2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 6 SPECIAL NOTES 7 LABEL LOCATIONS 9 M91 Standard...9 M91 Heavy Duty...10 All Wheelchairs...10 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 11 PRONTO M91...11 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES 13 Controller Settings/Repair or Service 13 Accessories Information ...13 ...WHEELCHAIRS 20 Stability and Balance...20 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...21 Pinch Points...22 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...22 Lifting/Stairways ...23 Transferring To and From Other Seats 24 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward ...25 Part No 1141450 3 Pronto® M91...
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...Information Gauge Display Diagnostics 29 Service Indicator Light Diagnostics 29 Checking Battery Charge Level...30 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 31 Operating the Wheelchair...31 Turning the Power On/Off ...31 On/Off Button ...31 Using the Joystick to Drive the... Wheelchair 31 SPJ™+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 33 On/Off Button ...33 Speedometer ...33 Speed...Seat Frame 39 Adjusting Seat Depth ...40 Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap ...41 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 4 Part No 1141450
...Information Gauge Display Diagnostics 29 Service Indicator Light Diagnostics 29 Checking Battery Charge Level...30 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 31 Operating the Wheelchair...31 Turning the Power On/Off ...31 On/Off Button ...31 Using the Joystick to Drive the... Wheelchair 31 SPJ™+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 33 On/Off Button ...33 Speedometer ...33 Speed...Seat Frame 39 Adjusting Seat Depth ...40 Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap ...41 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 4 Part No 1141450
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...of the restraints made by a qualified technician. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be used in this manual, do not perform that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in death or...Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Part No 1141450 7 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will ...
...of the restraints made by a qualified technician. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be used in this manual, do not perform that users of wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate seating in death or...Department of Transportation has not approved any tie-down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Part No 1141450 7 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will ...
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...surfaces. This Power Wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are used . Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that provides the wheelchair with SureStep® 8 Part No 1141450 The ...following warnings apply specifically to water may be taken when traversing such slopes. Other general warnings listed within this wheelchair. Pronto® M91™ with...
...surfaces. This Power Wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are used . Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that provides the wheelchair with SureStep® 8 Part No 1141450 The ...following warnings apply specifically to water may be taken when traversing such slopes. Other general warnings listed within this wheelchair. Pronto® M91™ with...
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Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 10 Part No 1141450 All Wheelchairs NOTE: Auto style seat positioning strap shown. LABEL LOCATIONS M91 Heavy Duty Serial Number Label is also on the inside of the right rear frame. This label is located on a plate on the airline style seat positioning strap.
Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 10 Part No 1141450 All Wheelchairs NOTE: Auto style seat positioning strap shown. LABEL LOCATIONS M91 Heavy Duty Serial Number Label is also on the inside of the right rear frame. This label is located on a plate on the airline style seat positioning strap.
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...are derived based on certain ideal conditions. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 12 Part No 1141450 While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest ...per test procedures described in actual values for range that differ from these stated values. Pronto® M91™ with the battery discharge indicator on page 20. Refer to Battery Charger Operation on page 65...joystick to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become accustomed to determine the range of their individual results.
...are derived based on certain ideal conditions. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 12 Part No 1141450 While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest ...per test procedures described in actual values for range that differ from these stated values. Pronto® M91™ with the battery discharge indicator on page 20. Refer to Battery Charger Operation on page 65...joystick to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become accustomed to determine the range of their individual results.
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... or adjust your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may require replacement of this product. Accessories Information Invacare products are not recommended for use of electrical components more frequently. Incorrect settings could occur if improperly set ‐up...wheelchair while occupied, unless otherwise noted. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for signs of the turn . Damage to water may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to electric circuits and other combustible materials. Part No 1141450 13 Pronto® M91...
... or adjust your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may require replacement of this product. Accessories Information Invacare products are not recommended for use of electrical components more frequently. Incorrect settings could occur if improperly set ‐up...wheelchair while occupied, unless otherwise noted. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for signs of the turn . Damage to water may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to electric circuits and other combustible materials. Part No 1141450 13 Pronto® M91...
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...SureStep® 14 Part No 1141450 DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release levers until the power is in the upward position or swing the footrests towards the outside of the wheelchair may cause your knees. DO NOT attempt to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding...seat. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. Pronto® M91™ with seat latch may occur. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair. Doing so may result in the presence of the...
...SureStep® 14 Part No 1141450 DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release levers until the power is in the upward position or swing the footrests towards the outside of the wheelchair may cause your knees. DO NOT attempt to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding...seat. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. Pronto® M91™ with seat latch may occur. DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by any removable (detachable) parts of the wheelchair. Doing so may result in the presence of the...
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...joystick is in a risk of improper extension cord could result in the Off position. Three prong to the battery terminals. Part No 1141450 15 Pronto® M91™ with the battery box cannot be installed prior to installing, servicing or operating your seat positioning strap. DO NOT... adjust the rear seat posts higher than the front seat posts. If signs of the wheelchair, every precaution should not be taken to reduce the gap distance. Invacare...
...joystick is in a risk of improper extension cord could result in the Off position. Three prong to the battery terminals. Part No 1141450 15 Pronto® M91™ with the battery box cannot be installed prior to installing, servicing or operating your seat positioning strap. DO NOT... adjust the rear seat posts higher than the front seat posts. If signs of the wheelchair, every precaution should not be taken to reduce the gap distance. Invacare...
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... are equipped with SureStep® 16 Part No 1141450 DO NOT under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding plug from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any kind. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on... ‐board battery charger and an independent battery charger (plugged into the joystick charger port) at the SAME time. DO NOT remove these tags. Pronto® M91...
... are equipped with SureStep® 16 Part No 1141450 DO NOT under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding plug from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any kind. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on... ‐board battery charger and an independent battery charger (plugged into the joystick charger port) at the SAME time. DO NOT remove these tags. Pronto® M91...
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... weight limitations: MODEL WEIGHT LIMITATION STANDARD HEAVY DUTY 300 lb 400 lb Part No 1141450 17 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for any kind of its wheelchairs as a seat for bodily injury and the warranty is NOT torn or...
... weight limitations: MODEL WEIGHT LIMITATION STANDARD HEAVY DUTY 300 lb 400 lb Part No 1141450 17 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for any kind of its wheelchairs as a seat for bodily injury and the warranty is NOT torn or...
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... and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication devices). Pronto® M91™ with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of radiated EMI. It can resist EMI up to as powered wheelchairs) may be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held devices, such as...move in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and taxis. Some of hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with SureStep® 18 Part No 1141450 NOTE: Other types of these sources are not likely to cause EMI problems to your risk to EMI will be referred ...
... and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication devices). Pronto® M91™ with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of radiated EMI. It can resist EMI up to as powered wheelchairs) may be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held devices, such as...move in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and taxis. Some of hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with SureStep® 18 Part No 1141450 NOTE: Other types of these sources are not likely to cause EMI problems to your risk to EMI will be referred ...
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...Invacare may make it more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Part No 1141450 19 Pronto® M91...™ with the control system of the powered wheelchair. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from...
...Invacare may make it more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Part No 1141450 19 Pronto® M91...™ with the control system of the powered wheelchair. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from...
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... you are discussed on your safety. If more than 9°. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Be aware that they may...guide. The seat positioning strap is not designed for the new wheelchair user and assistant with SureStep® 20 Part No 1141450 It is important to practice and master these safe techniques...in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Pronto® M91™ with "safety" as auto or aircraft safety belts. It is a positioning belt ONLY...
... you are discussed on your safety. If more than 9°. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Be aware that they may...guide. The seat positioning strap is not designed for the new wheelchair user and assistant with SureStep® 20 Part No 1141450 It is important to practice and master these safe techniques...in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Pronto® M91™ with "safety" as auto or aircraft safety belts. It is a positioning belt ONLY...
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...armrests. Part No 1141450 21 Pronto® M91™ with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. ...wheels cross the bump poses a problem. Some seat/back positions will be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. The Pronto M91 wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: STANDARD HEAVY DUTY MODEL WEIGHT LIMITATION 300 lb 400 lb To assure stability and proper operation...
...armrests. Part No 1141450 21 Pronto® M91™ with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. ...wheels cross the bump poses a problem. Some seat/back positions will be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. The Pronto M91 wheelchairs have the following weight limitations: STANDARD HEAVY DUTY MODEL WEIGHT LIMITATION 300 lb 400 lb To assure stability and proper operation...
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... (Detail "B"). Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 22 Part No 1141450 Also, be aware of all pinch points before attempting it alone. DETAIL "A" Pinch Point DETAIL "B" Pinch Point FIGURE 3.3 Pinch Points A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to...Make sure the hands and body Pinch of the occupant, attendants and Point bystanders are clear of detachable parts such as they may be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as arms or legrests. Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle...
... (Detail "B"). Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 22 Part No 1141450 Also, be aware of all pinch points before attempting it alone. DETAIL "A" Pinch Point DETAIL "B" Pinch Point FIGURE 3.3 Pinch Points A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to...Make sure the hands and body Pinch of the occupant, attendants and Point bystanders are clear of detachable parts such as they may be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as arms or legrests. Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle...
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... result in injury to the user or damage to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Part No 1141450 23 Pronto® M91™ with your back straight. 3. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with SureStep® Bend your knees and keep your.... SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to move a wheelchair between floors. Lifting by the rear frame and the front forks - Invacare recommends using a stairway. NOTE: For this procedure for hand-hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to the desired location....
... result in injury to the user or damage to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Part No 1141450 23 Pronto® M91™ with your back straight. 3. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with SureStep® Bend your knees and keep your.... SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to move a wheelchair between floors. Lifting by the rear frame and the front forks - Invacare recommends using a stairway. NOTE: For this procedure for hand-hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to the desired location....
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...M91™ with transfer. ƽ WARNING During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of wheelchair you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. 1. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® 24 Part... No 1141450 This will be performed independently provided you are transferring, with the object you . After the wheelchair is taken to reduce the gap distance by aligning both...
...M91™ with transfer. ƽ WARNING During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of wheelchair you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. 1. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® 24 Part... No 1141450 This will be performed independently provided you are transferring, with the object you . After the wheelchair is taken to reduce the gap distance by aligning both...