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...2-EMI INFORMATION 15 SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP 17 Setup Checklist ...17 SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 18 Stability and Balance...18 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...19 A Note to Drive the Wheelchair 31 SPJ™+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 32 Part No. 1143206 3 Pronto® ...M41 with SureStep® Electrical...28 SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 30 Turning the Power On/Off...30 Using the Joystick to Wheelchair Assistants ...19 Pinch Points...20 ...
...2-EMI INFORMATION 15 SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP 17 Setup Checklist ...17 SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 18 Stability and Balance...18 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...19 A Note to Drive the Wheelchair 31 SPJ™+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 32 Part No. 1143206 3 Pronto® ...M41 with SureStep® Electrical...28 SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 30 Turning the Power On/Off...30 Using the Joystick to Wheelchair Assistants ...19 Pinch Points...20 ...
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... systems. ƽ WARNING The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the signal words. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be different from other chairs previously used. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous...
... systems. ƽ WARNING The seat positioning strap is a positioning belt only. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of the signal words. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be different from other chairs previously used. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous...
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...could occur if improperly set ‐up specifications. Repeat this product. Shifting your weight in the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over . DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING ...components damaged by incontinent users and/or are turning. ALWAYS shift your weight in the opposite direction of this procedure until the power is to be performed only by professionals of electrical components more frequently. Damage to surrounding property. Part No. 1143206 11 ...
...could occur if improperly set ‐up specifications. Repeat this product. Shifting your weight in the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over . DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING ...components damaged by incontinent users and/or are turning. ALWAYS shift your weight in the opposite direction of this procedure until the power is to be performed only by professionals of electrical components more frequently. Damage to surrounding property. Part No. 1143206 11 ...
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...or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 7°. DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is in the upward position or moved out of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately. Before performing any maintenance...adjustment or service verify that the flip‐up footboard is a positioning belt only. DO NOT leave the power button in the Off position. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. DO NOT attempt to drive over and cause bodily harm or damage to ...
...or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 7°. DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is in the upward position or moved out of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced immediately. Before performing any maintenance...adjustment or service verify that the flip‐up footboard is a positioning belt only. DO NOT leave the power button in the Off position. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. DO NOT attempt to drive over and cause bodily harm or damage to ...
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... least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as those on the use as the power source for these applications. Use of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, and shape as the devise being connected. Use ...in this unit. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to the battery terminals. DO NOT operate wheelchair with the battery box cannot be used for this manual are based on the charger. Invacare strongly recommends their use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock ...
... least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as those on the use as the power source for these applications. Use of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, and shape as the devise being connected. Use ...in this unit. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to the battery terminals. DO NOT operate wheelchair with the battery box cannot be used for this manual are based on the charger. Invacare strongly recommends their use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock ...
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...grounding prong from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. If you must use an extension cord, use power wheelchair in a damp area for bodily injury and the warranty is torn or cracked. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. This provides ... limitation of time. Check to remove his/her power wheelchair from any plug used with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the wheelchair if the joystick boot is void. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for protection against possible shock hazards...
...grounding prong from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. If you must use an extension cord, use power wheelchair in a damp area for bodily injury and the warranty is torn or cracked. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. This provides ... limitation of time. Check to remove his/her power wheelchair from any plug used with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the wheelchair if the joystick boot is void. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for protection against possible shock hazards...
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...or move by following the warnings listed below, your risk to EMI will be referred to your powered wheelchair. Each powered wheelchair can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. Others are obvious and easy to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful...with SureStep® The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this time, current technology is called its brakes, move in the everyday environment. These usually...
...or move by following the warnings listed below, your risk to EMI will be referred to your powered wheelchair. Each powered wheelchair can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. Others are obvious and easy to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful...with SureStep® The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this time, current technology is called its brakes, move in the everyday environment. These usually...
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...devices. Modification of any kind to the electronics of the powered wheelchair. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Pronto® M41 with the control system of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as one moves closer to ...and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION ƽ WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: There is...
...devices. Modification of any kind to the electronics of the powered wheelchair. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. Pronto® M41 with the control system of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as one moves closer to ...and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way radios, and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION ƽ WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: There is...
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Invacare recommends using a stairway. DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of a wheelchair may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A"). Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of any removable (detachable) parts. DETAIL ..."A" Pinch Point DETAIL "B" Pinch Point FIGURE 4.2 Pinch Points Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. Use an elevator to move an ...
Invacare recommends using a stairway. DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of a wheelchair may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A"). Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of any removable (detachable) parts. DETAIL ..."A" Pinch Point DETAIL "B" Pinch Point FIGURE 4.2 Pinch Points Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. Use an elevator to move an ...
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...the front and rear casters parallel with SureStep® 22 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the Motor Release Levers to prevent the wheels from . 4. Flip back or remove ...arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring, with transfer. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Minimum Gap Distance...
...the front and rear casters parallel with SureStep® 22 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the Motor Release Levers to prevent the wheels from . 4. Flip back or remove ...arm on side of wheelchair you are transferring, with transfer. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Minimum Gap Distance...
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... breaker. Engage motor lock. Bad connection on charger. Charger malfunction. Power indicator off - wont hold charge. Electrical malfunction. Unplug charger from wall outlet before operating the wheelchair. Wheelchair will not drive. Battery connections loose. Charger plugged in. Engage motor release levers. Contact Dealer/Invacare for service. Joystick erratic or does not respond as desired...
... breaker. Engage motor lock. Bad connection on charger. Charger malfunction. Power indicator off - wont hold charge. Electrical malfunction. Unplug charger from wall outlet before operating the wheelchair. Wheelchair will not drive. Battery connections loose. Charger plugged in. Engage motor release levers. Contact Dealer/Invacare for service. Joystick erratic or does not respond as desired...
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... LEDs on . Battery charge is detected, the wheelchair may flash in The steady LEDs indicate programming, inhibit and/ the current state of -Neutral-at-Power-Up to Right "chase" alternating with steady display. SECTION 5-SAFETY INSPECTION Troubleshooting - Power is flashing. Fewer than three LEDs on . ...are off . All LEDs are found, only the first error encountered by the control module. Pronto® M41 with each wheelchair. The number or type of flashes indicates the nature of fault or error detected by the control module will flash. The batteries...
... LEDs on . Battery charge is detected, the wheelchair may flash in The steady LEDs indicate programming, inhibit and/ the current state of -Neutral-at-Power-Up to Right "chase" alternating with steady display. SECTION 5-SAFETY INSPECTION Troubleshooting - Power is flashing. Fewer than three LEDs on . ...are off . All LEDs are found, only the first error encountered by the control module. Pronto® M41 with each wheelchair. The number or type of flashes indicates the nature of fault or error detected by the control module will flash. The batteries...
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... flashing briefly and the information gauge LEDs chasing slowly from right to left. NOTE: After turning power on the information gauge display. The final adjustments of the wheelchair. Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this occurs, press the horn button two times within ten seconds to ...by pressing the On/Off button. Set-up or adjusted. To turn the power On by pressing the On/Off button. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 30 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use,...
... flashing briefly and the information gauge LEDs chasing slowly from right to left. NOTE: After turning power on the information gauge display. The final adjustments of the wheelchair. Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this occurs, press the horn button two times within ten seconds to ...by pressing the On/Off button. Set-up or adjusted. To turn the power On by pressing the On/Off button. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 30 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use,...
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When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to Turning the Power On/Off on page 30. 3. Adjust the speed. Refer to drive the wheelchair as slowly as possible by the speed control setting. Turn LEFT Move joystick toward the right side of the proportional control...upright (neutral) position when released. The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that direction. Turn the power on page 33. 2. Turn RIGHT Move joystick toward the left side of the wheelchair. It is limited by pushing the joystick slightly forward. The joystick is located at the front of...
When first learning to drive, select a slow speed and try to Turning the Power On/Off on page 30. 3. Adjust the speed. Refer to drive the wheelchair as slowly as possible by the speed control setting. Turn LEFT Move joystick toward the right side of the proportional control...upright (neutral) position when released. The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that direction. Turn the power on page 33. 2. Turn RIGHT Move joystick toward the left side of the wheelchair. It is limited by pushing the joystick slightly forward. The joystick is located at the front of...
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Power is detected by the control module. True state‐of‐battery‐charge, including notification of fault detected. The Information Gauge display also serves ... lit, indicating well charged batteries. C. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 34 Part No. 1143206 Refer to Troubleshooting ‐ Electrical on the status of the wheelchair status. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip. Refer to the user on page 28 for a listing of charge. Information Gauge Display Located on the front...
Power is detected by the control module. True state‐of‐battery‐charge, including notification of fault detected. The Information Gauge display also serves ... lit, indicating well charged batteries. C. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 34 Part No. 1143206 Refer to Troubleshooting ‐ Electrical on the status of the wheelchair status. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip. Refer to the user on page 28 for a listing of charge. Information Gauge Display Located on the front...
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...Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever Removing/Installing Casters NOTE: For this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. 1. NOTE: Front and rear casters are fully engaged before driving the wheelchair NOTE: For this procedure, refer to rock the wheels slightly until the On/Off switch on... This allows the motors to drive the wheels. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 52 Part No. 1143206 Perform one of the wheelchair behind the footboard. 2. SECTION 11-SHROUD AND WHEELS Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage the motor...
...Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever Removing/Installing Casters NOTE: For this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. 1. NOTE: Front and rear casters are fully engaged before driving the wheelchair NOTE: For this procedure, refer to rock the wheels slightly until the On/Off switch on... This allows the motors to drive the wheels. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 52 Part No. 1143206 Perform one of the wheelchair behind the footboard. 2. SECTION 11-SHROUD AND WHEELS Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever ƽ WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage the motor...
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... occur. Plug the charger's AC power cord or extension into the grounded 110‐volt wall outlet. 3. When charging is complete, turn charger off. 4. NOTE: The charger port located on the front of the joystick. 2. Attach the battery charger connector to FIGURE 13.4 on this wheelchair model. Charger Port FIGURE 13.4 Battery... (Amps). Disconnect output cable from charger port. DO NOT use an independent charger with SureStep® SECTION 13-BATTERIES CAUTION Only use a charger approved by Invacare when charging through the joystick on page 65.
... occur. Plug the charger's AC power cord or extension into the grounded 110‐volt wall outlet. 3. When charging is complete, turn charger off. 4. NOTE: The charger port located on the front of the joystick. 2. Attach the battery charger connector to FIGURE 13.4 on this wheelchair model. Charger Port FIGURE 13.4 Battery... (Amps). Disconnect output cable from charger port. DO NOT use an independent charger with SureStep® SECTION 13-BATTERIES CAUTION Only use a charger approved by Invacare when charging through the joystick on page 65.