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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. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
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... versions of this product or optional equipment. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use this equipment - R51™and R51LXP 2 Part No. 1106645 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING Aqualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of...and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. If you are available on www.invacare.com. DO NOT use in the service manual.
... versions of this product or optional equipment. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are specifically designed and manufactured for use this equipment - R51™and R51LXP 2 Part No. 1106645 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING Aqualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of...and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this wheelchair. If you are available on www.invacare.com. DO NOT use in the service manual.
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...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 Forward 20 Reaching and Bending - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 6 SPECIAL NOTES 7 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 8 SECTION ...11 Charging Batteries ...12 Rain Test...12 Weight Training ...13 Weight Limitation...13 SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION 14 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...17 A Note to...
...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 Forward 20 Reaching and Bending - TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 6 SPECIAL NOTES 7 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 8 SECTION ...11 Charging Batteries ...12 Rain Test...12 Weight Training ...13 Weight Limitation...13 SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION 14 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...17 A Note to...
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... ...24 Information Gauge Display Diagnostics 25 Service Indicator Light Diagnostics 25 Checking Battery Charge Level...26 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 27 Operating the Wheelchair...27 Turning the Power On/Off ...27 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair 28 SPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 29 On/Off Button ...29 Speedometer ...29 Speed Control Buttons... 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting -
... ...24 Information Gauge Display Diagnostics 25 Service Indicator Light Diagnostics 25 Checking Battery Charge Level...26 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 27 Operating the Wheelchair...27 Turning the Power On/Off ...27 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair 28 SPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 29 On/Off Button ...29 Speedometer ...29 Speed Control Buttons... 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 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting -
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...Motor Lock Levers - Safeguarding your registration. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. R51LXP Only 68 Four Pole Motors...68 SECTION 14-WHEEL LOCKS 69 ...Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks 69 Installing/Adjusting ...69 Using ...70 SECTION 15-ANTI-TIPPERS 71 Installing/Removing the Anti-Tippers 71 Installing...71 Removing ...71 SECTION 16-TRANSPORTING 72 Transporting the Nutron...72 Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair...
...Motor Lock Levers - Safeguarding your registration. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. R51LXP Only 68 Four Pole Motors...68 SECTION 14-WHEEL LOCKS 69 ...Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks 69 Installing/Adjusting ...69 Using ...70 SECTION 15-ANTI-TIPPERS 71 Installing/Removing the Anti-Tippers 71 Installing...71 Removing ...71 SECTION 16-TRANSPORTING 72 Transporting the Nutron...72 Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair...
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... many needs of electrical components more frequently. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to hazards or unsafe practices which , if...such a selection. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP Refer to water may result in wheelchairs. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in property ...
... many needs of electrical components more frequently. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in conjunction with Invacare products. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to hazards or unsafe practices which , if...such a selection. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP Refer to water may result in wheelchairs. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by the auto industry. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any kind while in property ...
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... Includes seating system and accessories. Refer to When to Charge Batteries on the joystick to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. R51™and R51LXP 8 Part No. 1106645 While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (22NF...nylon BATTERIES BATTERY/SIZE (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 with the ...
... Includes seating system and accessories. Refer to When to Charge Batteries on the joystick to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. R51™and R51LXP 8 Part No. 1106645 While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (22NF...nylon BATTERIES BATTERY/SIZE (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 with the ...
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...Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during maintenance for use with Invacare accessories. Accessories Information Invacare products are used by incontinent users and/or frequently exposed to surrounding property. Operating Information Performance adjustments should only be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Part No. 1106645 9 R51™and R51LXP...and use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs should be made by Invacare and are reaching as the wheelchair may affect other manufacturers have not been tested by professionals...
...Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during maintenance for use with Invacare accessories. Accessories Information Invacare products are used by incontinent users and/or frequently exposed to surrounding property. Operating Information Performance adjustments should only be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Part No. 1106645 9 R51™and R51LXP...and use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs should be made by Invacare and are reaching as the wheelchair may affect other manufacturers have not been tested by professionals...
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... or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. DO NOT leave the power button in the OFF position. Serious bodily injury may result. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at all times. DO NOT use an escalator to move up or down an incline with a water,... ice or oil film. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the footplates are transferring onto. Extra caution must be ...
... or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. DO NOT leave the power button in the OFF position. Serious bodily injury may result. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at all times. DO NOT use an escalator to move up or down an incline with a water,... ice or oil film. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the footplates are transferring onto. Extra caution must be ...
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... 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Tire Pressure DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it is the personal responsibility and obligation of...pressure is encountered, it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on the deep cycle gel cell ... as the power source for instruction in a risk of the tire. Invacare strongly recommends their use of oxygen. Electrical Accessories EXTREME care should not...two prong adapters should be used with three-prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is listed on the side...
... 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Tire Pressure DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it is the personal responsibility and obligation of...pressure is encountered, it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on the deep cycle gel cell ... as the power source for instruction in a risk of the tire. Invacare strongly recommends their use of oxygen. Electrical Accessories EXTREME care should not...two prong adapters should be used with three-prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is listed on the side...
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...to any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to ensure that the battery covers are secured ...any type of time. may cause the chair to the user or bystanders. DO NOT operate wheelchair with ISO 7176 Part 9 "Rain Test". Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in damage to the cord or personal injury to prematurely rust. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Charging Batteries...
...to any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to ensure that the battery covers are secured ...any type of time. may cause the chair to the user or bystanders. DO NOT operate wheelchair with ISO 7176 Part 9 "Rain Test". Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in damage to the cord or personal injury to prematurely rust. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Charging Batteries...
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... to more than a 250 lbs user. Invacare recommends that only heavy-duty wheelchairs be liable for bodily injury, and the warranty is important. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. The Nutron R51LXP has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. ... including the seating system, of 300 lbs. Invacare recommends that very active users consider using heavy-duty wheelchairs. Part No. 1106645 13 R51™and R51LXP SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a seat for any kind of weight ...
... to more than a 250 lbs user. Invacare recommends that only heavy-duty wheelchairs be liable for bodily injury, and the warranty is important. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. The Nutron R51LXP has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. ... including the seating system, of 300 lbs. Invacare recommends that very active users consider using heavy-duty wheelchairs. Part No. 1106645 13 R51™and R51LXP SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a seat for any kind of weight ...
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...; and 3) Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as we believe that by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 There are not likely to cause EMI problems to avoid. The intensity of relatively intense...
...; and 3) Long-range transmitters and transceivers, such as we believe that by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 There are not likely to cause EMI problems to avoid. The intensity of relatively intense...
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.... Therefore, the warnings listed below are of special concern. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair 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 or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to the powered wheelchair's control system while using...
.... Therefore, the warnings listed below are of special concern. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair 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 or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to the powered wheelchair's control system while using...
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... must be followed. To assure stability and proper operation of the wheelchair, resulting in overcoming architectural obstacles that carrying heavy objects on the following pages have been used successfully by many. R51™and R51LXP 16 Part No. 1106645 Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with "safety" as you are a starting...
... must be followed. To assure stability and proper operation of the wheelchair, resulting in overcoming architectural obstacles that carrying heavy objects on the following pages have been used successfully by many. R51™and R51LXP 16 Part No. 1106645 Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with "safety" as you are a starting...
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... for your knees. Coping with the irritation of any removable (detachable) parts. Part No. 1106645 17 R51™and R51LXP Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in the seat or pick them up from the floor by any removable (detachable) parts...healthcare professional before attempting it is important to use the casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Coping With Everyday Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have an experienced assistant help you before attempting ...
... for your knees. Coping with the irritation of any removable (detachable) parts. Part No. 1106645 17 R51™and R51LXP Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in the seat or pick them up from the floor by any removable (detachable) parts...healthcare professional before attempting it is important to use the casters as a tool to maintain stability and balance. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Coping With Everyday Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have an experienced assistant help you before attempting ...
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...wheelchair forward until the balance point is being lowered to the ground. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Tilting ƽ WARNING DO NOT tilt the wheelchair...wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair...wheelchair, use this point, the assistants will feel a difference in the weight distribution. ƽ WARNING DO NOT let the wheelchair.... When tilting the wheelchair, an assistant should ...wheelchair and remind him/her to the occupant. This procedure requires two assistants. Roll the wheelchair forward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair...
...wheelchair forward until the balance point is being lowered to the ground. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Tilting ƽ WARNING DO NOT tilt the wheelchair...wheelchair frame when lifting the wheelchair and stabilizing the wheelchair when the wheelchair...wheelchair, use this point, the assistants will feel a difference in the weight distribution. ƽ WARNING DO NOT let the wheelchair.... When tilting the wheelchair, an assistant should ...wheelchair and remind him/her to the occupant. This procedure requires two assistants. Roll the wheelchair forward and SLOWLY lower the wheelchair...
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...NOT use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Refer to use an escalator to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs. 6. Serious bodily injury may result...of any removable (detachable) parts. The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is necessary to avoid injury. 1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair. 2. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP Extreme caution is advised when it is between floors by ...
...NOT use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Refer to use an escalator to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs. 6. Serious bodily injury may result...of any removable (detachable) parts. The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteries is necessary to avoid injury. 1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair. 2. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP Extreme caution is advised when it is between floors by ...
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...From Other Seats Reaching, Leaning and Bending - R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the clutches to prevent the wheels from moving...all possible. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Engage clutches. This will be performed independently provided you . Position the front casters as far forward as possible along side ...
...From Other Seats Reaching, Leaning and Bending - R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the clutches to prevent the wheels from moving...all possible. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Engage clutches. This will be performed independently provided you . Position the front casters as far forward as possible along side ...
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Invacare strongly recommends ordering the wheel locks as possible to the desired object. 2. ... without changing your center of the back upholstery. FIGURE 3.3 Reaching and Bending - Forward Reaching and Bending - Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Reach back only as far as possible to create the .... 3. Backward Part No. 1106645 21 R51™and R51LXP Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . Point the front casters as far forward as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. You may cause you have to FIGURE 3.3. ...
Invacare strongly recommends ordering the wheel locks as possible to the desired object. 2. ... without changing your center of the back upholstery. FIGURE 3.3 Reaching and Bending - Forward Reaching and Bending - Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Reach back only as far as possible to create the .... 3. Backward Part No. 1106645 21 R51™and R51LXP Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . Point the front casters as far forward as an additional safeguard for the wheelchair user. You may cause you have to FIGURE 3.3. ...