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For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Nutron® Series R51™and R51LXP 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 Nutron® Series R51™and R51LXP 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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Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with Invacare accessories. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare.com. R51™and R51LXP 2 Part No. 1106645 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING Aqualified technician MUST perform the ...any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. If you are not recommended for use this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested ...
Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with Invacare accessories. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare.com. R51™and R51LXP 2 Part No. 1106645 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING Aqualified technician MUST perform the ...any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. If you are not recommended for use this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested ...
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.../TROUBLESHOOTING 22 Safety Inspection Checklists...22 Inspect/Adjust Initially ...22 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...23 Inspect/Adjust Monthly...23 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...24 Part No. 1106645 3 R51™and R51LXP Curbs...18 Stairways ...19 Escalators ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats 20 Reaching, Leaning and Bending -
.../TROUBLESHOOTING 22 Safety Inspection Checklists...22 Inspect/Adjust Initially ...22 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...23 Inspect/Adjust Monthly...23 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...24 Part No. 1106645 3 R51™and R51LXP Curbs...18 Stairways ...19 Escalators ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats 20 Reaching, Leaning and Bending -
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... Armrest Height...39 Using Swing-Back Arms...40 Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and/or Clothing Guards 40 Armrest Pad ...40 Clothing Guard...40 R51™and R51LXP 4 Part No. 1106645
... Armrest Height...39 Using Swing-Back Arms...40 Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and/or Clothing Guards 40 Armrest Pad ...40 Clothing Guard...40 R51™and R51LXP 4 Part No. 1106645
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...+ Joysticks ...65 Description and Use of Battery Chargers 66 Connecting the Battery Charger...66 SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK 67 Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches...67 Part No. 1106645 5 R51™and R51LXP
...+ Joysticks ...65 Description and Use of Battery Chargers 66 Connecting the Battery Charger...66 SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK 67 Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches...67 Part No. 1106645 5 R51™and R51LXP
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... protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Safeguarding your product. 3. Ensuring long-term maintenance and servicing of registering include: 1. R51™and R51LXP 6 Part No. 1106645 Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your registration. Receiving updates with product information, maintenance tips...
... protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Safeguarding your product. 3. Ensuring long-term maintenance and servicing of registering include: 1. R51™and R51LXP 6 Part No. 1106645 Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your registration. Receiving updates with product information, maintenance tips...
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... during maintenance for signs of electrical components more frequently. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in conjunction with Invacare products. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in personal injury or property damage.... into appropriate seating in vehicles of making such a selection. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to water may result in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in property damage...
... during maintenance for signs of electrical components more frequently. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in conjunction with Invacare products. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in personal injury or property damage.... into appropriate seating in vehicles of making such a selection. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to water may result in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in property damage...
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...(NOT SUPPLIED) TWO REQUIRED UI gel cell 22NF gel cell (not available on 14-inch wide wheelchairs) SPEED (M.P.H.) 0 to 4 (R51) or 0 to 6 (R51LXP) TURNING RADIUS 35 inches *RANGE (VARIABLE) 12 - 14 miles with UI batteries 18 - 22 miles.... Refer to When to determine the range of their individual results. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS NUTRON R51 AND R51LXP SEAT WIDTH RANGE 14, 16, 18 or 20 inches SEAT DEPTH RANGE 16, 17 or 18... WC/VOL2-1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for this product. R51™and R51LXP 8 Part No. 1106645
...(NOT SUPPLIED) TWO REQUIRED UI gel cell 22NF gel cell (not available on 14-inch wide wheelchairs) SPEED (M.P.H.) 0 to 4 (R51) or 0 to 6 (R51LXP) TURNING RADIUS 35 inches *RANGE (VARIABLE) 12 - 14 miles with UI batteries 18 - 22 miles.... Refer to When to determine the range of their individual results. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS NUTRON R51 AND R51LXP SEAT WIDTH RANGE 14, 16, 18 or 20 inches SEAT DEPTH RANGE 16, 17 or 18... WC/VOL2-1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for this product. R51™and R51LXP 8 Part No. 1106645
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...Invacare accessories. Operating Information Performance adjustments should only be performed ONLY by professionals of the controller may tip over. If the wheelchair does not perform to be made by a qualified technician. DO NOT shift your particular safety limits by incontinent users and/or frequently exposed to specifications. Part No. 1106645 9 R51... damaged by other activities of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Accessories Information Invacare products are not recommended for use of electrical components more frequently. Accessories designed by...
...Invacare accessories. Operating Information Performance adjustments should only be performed ONLY by professionals of the controller may tip over. If the wheelchair does not perform to be made by a qualified technician. DO NOT shift your particular safety limits by incontinent users and/or frequently exposed to specifications. Part No. 1106645 9 R51... damaged by other activities of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Accessories Information Invacare products are not recommended for use of electrical components more frequently. Accessories designed by...
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.../OFF switch on any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the footplates are in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. The seat positioning strap is in the OFF position. It...drive over curbs or obstacles. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 Extra caution must be replaced immediately. Also be certain the power is in or out of the wheelchair. Before...
.../OFF switch on any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the footplates are in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down an incline with a water, ice or oil film. The seat positioning strap is in the OFF position. It...drive over curbs or obstacles. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 Extra caution must be replaced immediately. Also be certain the power is in or out of the wheelchair. Before...
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... or higher electrical rating as the power source for protection against possible shock hazards. Use of the tire. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the device being connected. Some devices are based on the deep cycle gel cell batteries. In addition...-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP Failure to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with or for Invacare products. Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove ...
... or higher electrical rating as the power source for protection against possible shock hazards. Use of the tire. Invacare strongly recommends their use as the device being connected. Some devices are based on the deep cycle gel cell batteries. In addition...-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP Failure to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with or for Invacare products. Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove ...
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...has been exposed to ensure that the battery covers are secure at the same time. Check to any type of any kind. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to the AC cable. After charging batteries, ALWAYS make sure that all times. may cause the...not supplied, consult a qualified technician for each charger (supplied or purchased). DO NOT sit in a damp bathroom while taking a shower. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a rain storm of moisture. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. DO NOT attempt to ...
...has been exposed to ensure that the battery covers are secure at the same time. Check to any type of any kind. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to the AC cable. After charging batteries, ALWAYS make sure that all times. may cause the...not supplied, consult a qualified technician for each charger (supplied or purchased). DO NOT sit in a damp bathroom while taking a shower. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a rain storm of moisture. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. DO NOT attempt to ...
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... not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Invacare recommends that very active users consider using heavy-duty wheelchairs. The Nutron R51LXP has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. Part No. 1106645 13 R51™and R51LXP Refer to more than a 250 lbs user. For instance, a 170 lbs active wheelchair user could subject...
... not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Invacare recommends that very active users consider using heavy-duty wheelchairs. The Nutron R51LXP has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. Part No. 1106645 13 R51™and R51LXP Refer to more than a 250 lbs user. For instance, a 170 lbs active wheelchair user could subject...
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... sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in this time, current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which is unavoidable. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 There are not apparent and exposure is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from the more common sources of the vehicle; Examples...
... sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in this time, current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which is unavoidable. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 There are not apparent and exposure is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from the more common sources of the vehicle; Examples...
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... the warnings listed below are of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is unknown. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP and 5) Report all incidents of special concern. Modification of any kind to the electronics of EMI nearby. This ...way to a radiated immunity level of 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by 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...
... the warnings listed below are of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is unknown. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP and 5) Report all incidents of special concern. Modification of any kind to the electronics of EMI nearby. This ...way to a radiated immunity level of 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by 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...
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... often develop skills to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques until you must be followed. It is a positioning belt only. R51™and R51LXP 16 Part No. 1106645 The techniques that may adversely affect the stability of the...
... often develop skills to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques until you must be followed. It is a positioning belt only. R51™and R51LXP 16 Part No. 1106645 The techniques that may adversely affect the stability of the...
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...maintain stability and balance. Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by means of any removable (detachable) parts. These must NEVER be inadvertently released, resulting in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting it is important to use... attempt to reach objects if you have an experienced assistant help you before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 17 R51™and R51LXP To determine and establish your wheelchair. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting ...
...maintain stability and balance. Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by means of any removable (detachable) parts. These must NEVER be inadvertently released, resulting in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting it is important to use... attempt to reach objects if you have an experienced assistant help you before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 17 R51™and R51LXP To determine and establish your wheelchair. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting ...
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...Anti-tippers MUST BE used at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of protection against tipover. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up , apply a continuous downward... Tilting ƽ WARNING DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance. When outdoors on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are pointing down toward the ground/floor. This procedure requires two assistants....wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. R51™and R51LXP 18 Part No. 1106645
...Anti-tippers MUST BE used at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of protection against tipover. Push the wheelchair forward until the rear wheels roll up , apply a continuous downward... Tilting ƽ WARNING DO NOT tilt the wheelchair without assistance. When outdoors on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are pointing down toward the ground/floor. This procedure requires two assistants....wheelchair is achieved and the front casters clear the curb. R51™and R51LXP 18 Part No. 1106645
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... the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs. 6. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP Extreme caution is advised when it is between floors. Use an elevator to move an occupied power...stairway, the occupant MUST be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been carried away from the stairway. Invacare recommends using a stairway. If moving a power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations.
... the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs. 6. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP Extreme caution is advised when it is between floors. Use an elevator to move an occupied power...stairway, the occupant MUST be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been carried away from the stairway. Invacare recommends using a stairway. If moving a power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations.
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... the wheelchair tipping forward. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2 on page 67. 3. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 21. 1. R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 Use a transfer board if at all possible. Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance by turning...
... the wheelchair tipping forward. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2 on page 67. 3. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches on page 21. 1. R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 Use a transfer board if at all possible. Also make sure every precaution is taken to reduce the gap distance by turning...