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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® M41 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® M41 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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...174; M41 with SureStep Service Manual MK5™NX™ Electronics Manual PART NUMBER 1145724 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this wheelchair. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 DO NOT use this equipment - Accessories designed by ... and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are not recommended...
...174; M41 with SureStep Service Manual MK5™NX™ Electronics Manual PART NUMBER 1145724 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this wheelchair. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 DO NOT use this equipment - Accessories designed by ... and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are not recommended...
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... INSPECTION 24 Safety Inspection Checklists...24 Troubleshooting Guide ...27 Troubleshooting - Electrical...28 SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 30 Turning the Power On/Off...30 Using the Joystick to Wheelchair Assistants ...19 Pinch Points...20 Lifting/Stairways ...20 Transferring To and From Other Seats ...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...
... INSPECTION 24 Safety Inspection Checklists...24 Troubleshooting Guide ...27 Troubleshooting - Electrical...28 SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 30 Turning the Power On/Off...30 Using the Joystick to Wheelchair Assistants ...19 Pinch Points...20 Lifting/Stairways ...20 Transferring To and From Other Seats ...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...
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... table below for use be replaced immediately. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to 1-inch. SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result...
... table below for use be replaced immediately. NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to 1-inch. SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result...
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...174; Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Other general warnings listed within this wheelchair. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance. • The end user's weight can substantially affect traction on inclines greater than... 7°. • DO NOT use of electrical components more frequently. Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Electrical components damaged by incontinent users and/or are...
...174; Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Other general warnings listed within this wheelchair. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance. • The end user's weight can substantially affect traction on inclines greater than... 7°. • DO NOT use of electrical components more frequently. Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Electrical components damaged by incontinent users and/or are...
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.... Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become accustomed to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes accessories. **NOTE: Values for more information about the battery discharge indicator. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS FOLD-DOWN...
.... Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become accustomed to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes accessories. **NOTE: Values for more information about the battery discharge indicator. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS FOLD-DOWN...
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...445; WARNING SECTION 1 - Contact your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may require replacement of the wheelchair. After the wheelchair has been set ‐up , check to make sure that are frequently exposed to specifications, turn may ...affect other combustible materials. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for instruction in the direction you are turning. If the wheelchair does not perform to water may tip over . Shifting your weight in close proximity to tip over . The final ...
...445; WARNING SECTION 1 - Contact your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may require replacement of the wheelchair. After the wheelchair has been set ‐up , check to make sure that are frequently exposed to specifications, turn may ...affect other combustible materials. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for instruction in the direction you are turning. If the wheelchair does not perform to water may tip over . Shifting your weight in close proximity to tip over . The final ...
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... It is in injury. If signs of the way. Serious injury or damage to the chair. Make sure the detent balls of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates on the flip‐up footboard is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads ...contact with SureStep® 12 Part No. 1143206 DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair. Otherwise, injury and/or damage may result. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater...
... It is in injury. If signs of the way. Serious injury or damage to the chair. Make sure the detent balls of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates on the flip‐up footboard is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads ...contact with SureStep® 12 Part No. 1143206 DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair. Otherwise, injury and/or damage may result. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater...
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Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. Attempting to property. Charging Batteries Ꮨ DANGER When using an extension cord, use as those on the use of rubber gloves is outside. Three prong to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair... are based on the charger. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is recommended when working with SureStep® DO NOT attempt to the battery terminals. If charging instructions are not supplied, ...
Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. Attempting to property. Charging Batteries Ꮨ DANGER When using an extension cord, use as those on the use of rubber gloves is outside. Three prong to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair... are based on the charger. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is recommended when working with SureStep® DO NOT attempt to the battery terminals. If charging instructions are not supplied, ...
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...extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as a weight training apparatus. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. DO NOT store power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind of weight training. Direct exposure to excessive rain or ... liable for an extended period of 300 lbs. If you must use an extension cord, use power wheelchair in accordance with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong wall receptacle in place,...
...extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating as a weight training apparatus. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. DO NOT store power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind of weight training. Direct exposure to excessive rain or ... liable for an extended period of 300 lbs. If you must use an extension cord, use power wheelchair in accordance with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong wall receptacle in place,...
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...(V/m). Others are not likely to cause EMI problems to your risk to avoid. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in unintended directions. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. This is called its brakes, move...445; WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. These usually have the antenna mounted on the transmitting unit. Part No. 1143206 15 Pronto® M41 with the antenna ...
...(V/m). Others are not likely to cause EMI problems to your risk to avoid. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in unintended directions. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. This is called its brakes, move...445; WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. These usually have the antenna mounted on the transmitting unit. Part No. 1143206 15 Pronto® M41 with the antenna ...
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...them; 3) If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components..., or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held ...
...them; 3) If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components..., or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held ...
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... the Batteries on page 61. NOTE: Removing/Installing the Batteries includes the following procedures: • Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick Batteries Wheelchair Base • Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly • Removing/Installing the Top Shroud FIGURE 3.1 Setup Checklist Part No. 1143206 17... Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Refer to ensure the wheelchair is in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering. ❑ Ensure ...
... the Batteries on page 61. NOTE: Removing/Installing the Batteries includes the following procedures: • Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick Batteries Wheelchair Base • Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly • Removing/Installing the Top Shroud FIGURE 3.1 Setup Checklist Part No. 1143206 17... Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Refer to ensure the wheelchair is in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering. ❑ Ensure ...
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...combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Pronto® M41 with daily living activities that they may differ from the floor by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for all warnings and ...cautions given in this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with "safety" as the most common ...
...combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Pronto® M41 with daily living activities that they may differ from the floor by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for all warnings and ...cautions given in this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with "safety" as the most common ...
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... as long as arms or legrests. DO NOT go down ramp at this chair is designed for the actual environment the chair will cause wheelchair to the user and/or assistant(s). Keep your back straight and bend your center of ramp. When learning a new assistance technique, have... an experienced assistant help you do not move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Continue forward and then turn around the home, the provider ...
... as long as arms or legrests. DO NOT go down ramp at this chair is designed for the actual environment the chair will cause wheelchair to the user and/or assistant(s). Keep your back straight and bend your center of ramp. When learning a new assistance technique, have... an experienced assistant help you do not move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Continue forward and then turn around the home, the provider ...
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... may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A"). Use an elevator to avoid injury. The weight of a wheelchair may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Invacare recommends using a stairway. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may occur. Lifting by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be...
... may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A"). Use an elevator to avoid injury. The weight of a wheelchair may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Invacare recommends using a stairway. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may occur. Lifting by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be...
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...back straight. 5. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary: NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories that the casters are oriented as hand hold...parts, transfer the seat and any accessories on page 38. 3. Serious bodily injury may occur. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors. Remove any accessories to desired location. 7. Using the rear and front forks as shown in STEP 3. 9. ...
...back straight. 5. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary: NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories that the casters are oriented as hand hold...parts, transfer the seat and any accessories on page 38. 3. Serious bodily injury may occur. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors. Remove any accessories to desired location. 7. Using the rear and front forks as shown in STEP 3. 9. ...
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...arm on page 22. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of wheelchair you . NOTE: For this procedure, refer to reduce the gap distance by aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with...release levers are transferring from moving before attempting to transfer in the seat. 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. Minimum Gap Distance...
...arm on page 22. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of wheelchair you . NOTE: For this procedure, refer to reduce the gap distance by aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with...release levers are transferring from moving before attempting to transfer in the seat. 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. Minimum Gap Distance...
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...gravity and may cause you have to tip over the top of the back upholstery. This will extend without changing your knees. Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage motor release levers. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you to move forward ... up from the floor by reaching down between your sitting position. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - FIGURE 4.6 Reaching and Bending Backward Part No. 1143206 23 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Position the front ...
...gravity and may cause you have to tip over the top of the back upholstery. This will extend without changing your knees. Position wheelchair as close as possible and engage motor release levers. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you to move forward ... up from the floor by reaching down between your sitting position. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - FIGURE 4.6 Reaching and Bending Backward Part No. 1143206 23 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Position the front ...
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... adjustable height arms operate and lock securely. ❑ Ensure armrest pads sit flush against arm. ❑ Ensure seat is secured to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean seat upholstery and armrests. ❑ Ensure ...should be replaced as necessary. Replace if necessary. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are free of corrosion. SECTION 5-SAFETY INSPECTION SECTION ...
... adjustable height arms operate and lock securely. ❑ Ensure armrest pads sit flush against arm. ❑ Ensure seat is secured to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean seat upholstery and armrests. ❑ Ensure ...should be replaced as necessary. Replace if necessary. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are free of corrosion. SECTION 5-SAFETY INSPECTION SECTION ...