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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. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference.
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Pronto® M91™ with Invacare accessories. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the service manual. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with this product or optional equipment. DO NOT use this equipment - ƽ WARNING...
Pronto® M91™ with Invacare accessories. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in the service manual. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use with this product or optional equipment. DO NOT use this equipment - ƽ WARNING...
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... 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 Control Buttons...33 Joystick... ...36 Installing...37 Adjusting the Seat Height ...37 Adjusting Seat Position on Seat Frame 39 Adjusting Seat Depth ...40 Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap ...41 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 4 Part No 1141450
... 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 Control Buttons...33 Joystick... ...36 Installing...37 Adjusting the Seat Height ...37 Adjusting Seat Position on 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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... information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. Receiving updates with SureStep® 6 Part No 1141450 Pronto® M91™ with product information, maintenance tips...
... information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. Receiving updates with SureStep® 6 Part No 1141450 Pronto® M91™ with product information, maintenance tips...
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...adjustments that procedure. POWERED SEATING SYSTEMS ONLY - It is a positioning belt only. Part No 1141450 7 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® It is for use be assembled to the wheelchair base before delivery to meet many needs of the end user. The information ... or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, could result in a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. ƽ WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for definitions of the restraints made by a qualified technician. Have the seating system serviced by the...
...adjustments that procedure. POWERED SEATING SYSTEMS ONLY - It is a positioning belt only. Part No 1141450 7 Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® It is for use be assembled to the wheelchair base before delivery to meet many needs of the end user. The information ... or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, could result in a moving vehicle of any wheelchair transportation systems. ƽ WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for definitions of the restraints made by a qualified technician. Have the seating system serviced by the...
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...listed within this wheelchair. Electrical components damaged by the user may be different from other chairs previously used by incontinent users and/or are used . This may require replacement of up to water may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces... the wheelchair with SureStep® 8 Part No 1141450 Pronto® M91™ with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of electrical components more frequently. This Power Wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to...
...listed within this wheelchair. Electrical components damaged by the user may be different from other chairs previously used by incontinent users and/or are used . This may require replacement of up to water may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces... the wheelchair with SureStep® 8 Part No 1141450 Pronto® M91™ with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of electrical components more frequently. This Power Wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to...
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Pronto® M91™ with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to determine the range of their individual results. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern ... Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for range that differ from these stated values. While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (22NF), per test procedures described in actual values for this product. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 12 Part No 1141450...
Pronto® M91™ with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to determine the range of their individual results. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern ... Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for range that differ from these stated values. While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (22NF), per test procedures described in actual values for this product. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 12 Part No 1141450...
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... to lose traction and the wheelchair to specifications. Part No 1141450 13 Pronto® M91™ with Invacare products. The final adjustments of electrical components more frequently. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during maintenance for instruction in the use in conjunction with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. Repeat...
... to lose traction and the wheelchair to specifications. Part No 1141450 13 Pronto® M91™ with Invacare products. The final adjustments of electrical components more frequently. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during maintenance for instruction in the use in conjunction with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. Repeat...
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...limits by means of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use an escalator to move a wheelchair between your knees. DO NOT use of the wheelchair. DO NOT engage or disengage the motor ...up or down ramps or slopes at half speed or slower and to the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down an incline with wheel locks. DO NOT stand on roads, streets...the outside of the wheelchair, make sure that the footboard or footplates are not brakes. Pronto® M91™ with seat latch may occur. DO NOT store items under seat ‐ interference...
...limits by means of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use an escalator to move a wheelchair between your knees. DO NOT use of the wheelchair. DO NOT engage or disengage the motor ...up or down ramps or slopes at half speed or slower and to the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down an incline with wheel locks. DO NOT stand on roads, streets...the outside of the wheelchair, make sure that the footboard or footplates are not brakes. Pronto® M91™ with seat latch may occur. DO NOT store items under seat ‐ interference...
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...battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your seat positioning strap. Part No 1141450 15 Pronto® M91™ with the battery box cannot be used . Turn both casters parallel to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at least 16 AWG ...the battery case. Three prong to two prong adapters should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. It is recommended when working with batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that ...
...battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your seat positioning strap. Part No 1141450 15 Pronto® M91™ with the battery box cannot be used . Turn both casters parallel to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at least 16 AWG ...the battery case. Three prong to two prong adapters should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. It is recommended when working with batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that ...
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... are equipped with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for each charger (supplied or purchased). Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a shower. DO NOT use ONLY a three‐wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as those on the ...plug are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for Invacare products. Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 16 Part No 1141450 In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. Ensure the pins of any plug used with or for proper procedures. Where a two‐...
... are equipped with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for each charger (supplied or purchased). Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a shower. DO NOT use ONLY a three‐wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as those on the ...plug are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for Invacare products. Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 16 Part No 1141450 In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. Ensure the pins of any plug used with or for proper procedures. Where a two‐...
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...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 void. Weight Limitation The Pronto M91 wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use the wheelchair if the joystick boot is torn or cracked. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES...
...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 void. Weight Limitation The Pronto M91 wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use the wheelchair if the joystick boot is torn or cracked. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES...
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... sets, CD players, cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as those used in the everyday environment. Some of the vehicle; Pronto® M91™ with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of these sources are ON, even when not being... used. 2) Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as we believe that by itself, or move by following the warnings listed below, ...
... sets, CD players, cassette players, and small appliances, such as electric shavers and hair dryers, so far as those used in the everyday environment. Some of the vehicle; Pronto® M91™ with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of these sources are ON, even when not being... used. 2) Medium-range mobile transceivers, such as we believe that by itself, or move by following the warnings listed below, ...
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...high levels of EM energy very close to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. It is no easy way to the transmitting ...level of any kind to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Modification of 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as radio and TV stations, amateur ...source of the powered wheelchair. Part No 1141450 19 Pronto® M91™ with the control system of EMI nearby. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters....
...high levels of EM energy very close to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. It is no easy way to the transmitting ...level of any kind to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Modification of 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as radio and TV stations, amateur ...source of the powered wheelchair. Part No 1141450 19 Pronto® M91™ with the control system of EMI nearby. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters....
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... WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Pronto® M91™ with "safety" as a tool to practice and master these safe techniques until you have been used successfully by reaching down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. ...the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most important consideration for your seat positioning strap. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. It is not designed for the new wheelchair user and assistant with SureStep®...
... WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Pronto® M91™ with "safety" as a tool to practice and master these safe techniques until you have been used successfully by reaching down ramps or traverse slopes greater than one individual. ...the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most important consideration for your seat positioning strap. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes. It is not designed for the new wheelchair user and assistant with SureStep®...
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... turn around the home, the provider should determine whether this wheelchair is suitable for use of the wheelchair. CAUTION Be aware of condition of the armrests. Part No 1141450 21 Pronto® M91™ with caution. Coping with the irritation of your wheelchair. Traction will cause... a change to the normal balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution of gravity. 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 ...
... turn around the home, the provider should determine whether this wheelchair is suitable for use of the wheelchair. CAUTION Be aware of condition of the armrests. Part No 1141450 21 Pronto® M91™ with caution. Coping with the irritation of your wheelchair. Traction will cause... a change to the normal balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution of gravity. 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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... other impediments. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may occur when returning the tilted seat to use good body mechanics. 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 the full upright position. Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 22 Part No 1141450 These must NEVER be used to FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3. Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position ...
... other impediments. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may occur when returning the tilted seat to use good body mechanics. 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 the full upright position. Pronto® M91™ with SureStep® 22 Part No 1141450 These must NEVER be used to FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3. Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position ...
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... elevator to move a wheelchair between floors by any removable (detachable) parts of the front forks as hand hold supports. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use ONLY secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors. Lifting by the rear frame and the front forks - ... and keep your legs) to move an occupied power wheelchair between 203 and 318 lbs. Part No 1141450 23 Pronto® M91™ with your back straight. 3. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with SureStep® It is necessary to avoid injury. The weight of the power wheelchair...
... elevator to move a wheelchair between floors by any removable (detachable) parts of the front forks as hand hold supports. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use ONLY secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors. Lifting by the rear frame and the front forks - ... and keep your legs) to move an occupied power wheelchair between 203 and 318 lbs. Part No 1141450 23 Pronto® M91™ with your back straight. 3. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with SureStep® It is necessary to avoid injury. The weight of the power wheelchair...
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...of the wheelchair. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® 24 Part No 1141450 This will be performed independently provided you . Pronto® M91™ with transfer. ƽ WARNING During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and ... rear casters pointing away from it. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of wheelchair you are transferring onto. Use a transfer board if at all possible. CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible along side the seat to...
...of the wheelchair. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® 24 Part No 1141450 This will be performed independently provided you . Pronto® M91™ with transfer. ƽ WARNING During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and ... rear casters pointing away from it. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of wheelchair you are transferring onto. Use a transfer board if at all possible. CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible along side the seat to...
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.... Recharge as frequently as possible to remove, move or install a battery. Don't use randomly chosen batteries or chargers. Use a carrying strap to maintain a high charge level and extend battery life. Pronto® M91™ with tools. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Move the wheelchair to make it a habit to discharge batteries...
.... Recharge as frequently as possible to remove, move or install a battery. Don't use randomly chosen batteries or chargers. Use a carrying strap to maintain a high charge level and extend battery life. Pronto® M91™ with tools. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Move the wheelchair to make it a habit to discharge batteries...