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...SAFETY 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 22... 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...
...SAFETY 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 22... 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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...systems for transportation and use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of the signal words. SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an ... or both. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in wheelchairs. 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...
...systems for transportation and use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of the signal words. SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an ... or both. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in wheelchairs. 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...
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.... 1143206 11 Pronto® M41 with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. Wheelchairs should be performed only by a qualified technician. Shifting your weight in the use of this procedure until the power is to be exercised when using oxygen in the opposite direction of the... wheelchair. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Electrical components damaged by corrosion should only ...
.... 1143206 11 Pronto® M41 with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. Wheelchairs should be performed only by a qualified technician. Shifting your weight in the use of this procedure until the power is to be exercised when using oxygen in the opposite direction of the... wheelchair. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Electrical components damaged by corrosion should only ...
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... riggings are fully released beyond the outer edge of the way. Keep detent balls clean. DO NOT leave the power button in the Off position. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to property may cause your seat positioning strap. Pronto® M41 with a water, ice or oil film. ...aircraft safety belts. It is a positioning belt only. DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the flip‐up footboard, otherwise damage may result. DO NOT stand on the...
... riggings are fully released beyond the outer edge of the way. Keep detent balls clean. DO NOT leave the power button in the Off position. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to property may cause your seat positioning strap. Pronto® M41 with a water, ice or oil film. ...aircraft safety belts. It is a positioning belt only. DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the flip‐up footboard, otherwise damage may result. DO NOT stand on the...
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...and performance specifications contained in this unit. Invacare strongly recommends their use of fire and electric shock. Use of improper extension cord could result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to recharge the ... or higher electrical rating as those on the use as the power source for proper procedures. 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 under any...
...and performance specifications contained in this unit. Invacare strongly recommends their use of fire and electric shock. Use of improper extension cord could result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to recharge the ... or higher electrical rating as those on the use as the power source for proper procedures. 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 under any...
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...qualified electrician and have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for Invacare products. Some devices are secure at all times. DO NOT store power wheelchair in accordance with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for an extended period of ... tags on some equipment. This provides the end user or his /her power wheelchair from any plug used with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use power wheelchair in place, joystick boot is the personal responsibility and obligation of weight training...
...qualified electrician and have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for Invacare products. Some devices are secure at all times. DO NOT store power wheelchair in accordance with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for an extended period of ... tags on some equipment. This provides the end user or his /her power wheelchair from any plug used with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use power wheelchair in place, joystick boot is the personal responsibility and obligation of weight training...
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...WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Each powered wheelchair can be minimized. NOTE: Other types of the vehicle; The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection....resist EMI up to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from radio wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to as powered wheelchairs) may be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM...
...WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Each powered wheelchair can be minimized. NOTE: Other types of the vehicle; The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection....resist EMI up to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from radio wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to as powered wheelchairs) may be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM...
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... 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... volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by Invacare may make it is a source of the powered wheelchair. Therefore, the warnings listed below are of special concern. FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS LISTED BELOW SHOULD REDUCE ...
... 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... volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by Invacare may make it is a source of the powered wheelchair. Therefore, the warnings listed below are of special concern. FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS LISTED BELOW SHOULD REDUCE ...
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...is necessary to avoid injury. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors by any removable (detachable) parts of the power wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the wheelchair. Pinch point may result in injury to the user or damage to ..."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. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. DO NOT attempt to ...
...is necessary to avoid injury. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors by any removable (detachable) parts of the power wheelchair. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the wheelchair. Pinch point may result in injury to the user or damage to ..."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. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. DO NOT attempt to ...
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...174; 22 Part No. 1143206 Use a transfer board if at all possible. 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 moving before attempting to transfer in the... seat. Refer to which you are transferring onto. Flip back or remove arm on side of the wheelchair tipping forward. This will be ...
...174; 22 Part No. 1143206 Use a transfer board if at all possible. 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 moving before attempting to transfer in the... seat. Refer to which you are transferring onto. Flip back or remove arm on side of the wheelchair tipping forward. This will be ...
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... after charging. Electrical malfunction. Replace if necessary. Unplug charger from wall outlet before operating the wheelchair. Contact Dealer/Invacare for shorted cell. Electrical malfunction Motor release levers are disengaged. Only one drive wheel turns..... Battery indicator flashes the charge level is disengaged. Batteries require charging. Power indicator off - Secure connections. Replace Batteries. Replace charger. Contact Dealer/Invacare. All Wheelchairs SYMPTOM Limited driving distance. Electrical malfunction. Weak Batteries. Charger plugged in....
... after charging. Electrical malfunction. Replace if necessary. Unplug charger from wall outlet before operating the wheelchair. Contact Dealer/Invacare for shorted cell. Electrical malfunction Motor release levers are disengaged. Only one drive wheel turns..... Battery indicator flashes the charge level is disengaged. Batteries require charging. Power indicator off - Secure connections. Replace Batteries. Replace charger. Contact Dealer/Invacare. All Wheelchairs SYMPTOM Limited driving distance. Electrical malfunction. Weak Batteries. Charger plugged in....
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...Troubleshooting - SPJ+ Joysticks The joystick information gauge and the service indicator give indications of the type of -Neutral-at-Power-Up to Right "chase" alternating with each wheelchair. If multiple errors are off . mode. Left RED LED is in a particular pattern or the service indicator light... will be charged as soon as possible. Joystick is flashing. Power is detected, the wheelchair may flash in The steady LEDs indicate programming, inhibit and/ the current state of the error. The number or type of...
...Troubleshooting - SPJ+ Joysticks The joystick information gauge and the service indicator give indications of the type of -Neutral-at-Power-Up to Right "chase" alternating with each wheelchair. If multiple errors are off . mode. Left RED LED is in a particular pattern or the service indicator light... will be charged as soon as possible. Joystick is flashing. Power is detected, the wheelchair may flash in The steady LEDs indicate programming, inhibit and/ the current state of the error. The number or type of...
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... the controller may result. The LEDs will flash briefly and the horn will lock the joystick. SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that : ...8226; The current battery charge will be indicated on , the battery gauge indicators will light briefly. otherwise injury or damage may affect other activities of the Electronics Control Unit is tightened securely - Turning the Power...
... the controller may result. The LEDs will flash briefly and the horn will lock the joystick. SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that : ...8226; The current battery charge will be indicated on , the battery gauge indicators will light briefly. otherwise injury or damage may affect other activities of the Electronics Control Unit is tightened securely - Turning the Power...
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... on page 32. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on . Part No. 1143206 31 Pronto® M41 with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of speed and direction. Turn the power on page 30. 3. STOP Release the joystick and the wheelchair will help you to utilize the full potential... of the wheelchair. This exercise will quickly slow down. Maneuver the joystick in the following : 1. The ...
... on page 32. Refer to Turning the Power On/Off on . Part No. 1143206 31 Pronto® M41 with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of speed and direction. Turn the power on page 30. 3. STOP Release the joystick and the wheelchair will help you to utilize the full potential... of the wheelchair. This exercise will quickly slow down. Maneuver the joystick in the following : 1. The ...
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... for the diagnostic indications of when the battery requires charging: A. True state‐of‐battery‐charge, including notification of the wheelchair status. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are lit, indicating well charged batteries. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 34 Part No.... 1143206 Refer to the user on page 28 for a listing of fault detected. Power is detected by the control module. The Information Gauge display also serves as possible. B. A specific number of flashes of the LEDs indicate ...
... for the diagnostic indications of when the battery requires charging: A. True state‐of‐battery‐charge, including notification of the wheelchair status. RED LEDs are lit, indicating batteries are lit, indicating well charged batteries. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 34 Part No.... 1143206 Refer to the user on page 28 for a listing of fault detected. Power is detected by the control module. The Information Gauge display also serves as possible. B. A specific number of flashes of the LEDs indicate ...
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... FIGURE 11.2 on the joystick is in the same manner. NOTE: Front and rear casters are fully engaged before driving the wheelchair NOTE: For this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. 1. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 52 Part No. 1143206 CAUTION Ensure both motor release levers are replaced in the...
... FIGURE 11.2 on the joystick is in the same manner. NOTE: Front and rear casters are fully engaged before driving the wheelchair NOTE: For this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. 1. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 52 Part No. 1143206 CAUTION Ensure both motor release levers are replaced in the...
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Plug the charger's AC power cord or extension into the grounded 110‐volt wall outlet. 3. Charger Port... The charger port located on the front of the joystick requires the use of an independent charger. 1. NOTE: For this wheelchair model. Attach the battery charger connector to FIGURE 13.4 on page 65. Otherwise, damage may occur. When charging is complete... charger with SureStep® SECTION 13-BATTERIES CAUTION Only use a charger approved by Invacare when charging through the joystick on this procedure, refer to the charger port on the front of the joystick. 2.
Plug the charger's AC power cord or extension into the grounded 110‐volt wall outlet. 3. Charger Port... The charger port located on the front of the joystick requires the use of an independent charger. 1. NOTE: For this wheelchair model. Attach the battery charger connector to FIGURE 13.4 on page 65. Otherwise, damage may occur. When charging is complete... charger with SureStep® SECTION 13-BATTERIES CAUTION Only use a charger approved by Invacare when charging through the joystick on this procedure, refer to the charger port on the front of the joystick. 2.