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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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... 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 equipment - DO NOT use with this wheelchair. If you are not recommended for use in the service manual. Pronto® M41...
... 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 equipment - DO NOT use with this wheelchair. If you are not recommended for use in the service manual. Pronto® M41...
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... 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 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward ...23 SECTION 5-SAFETY ... Weight Limitation...14 SECTION 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®
... 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 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward ...23 SECTION 5-SAFETY ... Weight Limitation...14 SECTION 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®
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SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may be different from other chairs previously used. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage...
SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, may be different from other chairs previously used. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to hazards or unsafe practices which , if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage...
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...Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance. • The end user's weight can substantially affect traction on sloped surfaces. Wheelchairs should be taken when traversing such slopes. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this product on various ...8226; DO NOT use on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that are used by corrosion should be examined during maintenance for signs of this document also apply. Other general warnings listed within this...
...Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance. • The end user's weight can substantially affect traction on sloped surfaces. Wheelchairs should be taken when traversing such slopes. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this product on various ...8226; DO NOT use on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that are used by corrosion should be examined during maintenance for signs of this document also apply. Other general warnings listed within this...
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... 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for range are derived based on certain ideal conditions. Users should become accustomed to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Refer to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes accessories. **NOTE: Values for this product. TYPICAL PRODUCT...
... 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for range are derived based on certain ideal conditions. Users should become accustomed to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Refer to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes accessories. **NOTE: Values for this product. TYPICAL PRODUCT...
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...supplier for the safe operation and use of electrical components more frequently. DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release levers until the wheelchair performs to water may tip over . SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Controller Settings/Repair... Incorrect settings could occur if improperly set ‐up or adjusted. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to the equipment could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the chair and to specifications, turn may...
...supplier for the safe operation and use of electrical components more frequently. DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release levers until the wheelchair performs to water may tip over . SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Controller Settings/Repair... Incorrect settings could occur if improperly set ‐up or adjusted. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to the equipment could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the chair and to specifications, turn may...
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...verify that On/Off switch on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. DO NOT leave the power button in the upward position. Limited Clearance Between Footboard and Caster... may come in contact with the caster possibly resulting in or out of the tube before operating the wheelchair. When getting in the Off position. It is a positioning belt only. Otherwise, injury and/or... balls of the quick‐release pin are in the upward position or moved out of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip‐up footboard is in or out of the way. SECTION ...
...verify that On/Off switch on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. DO NOT leave the power button in the upward position. Limited Clearance Between Footboard and Caster... may come in contact with the caster possibly resulting in or out of the tube before operating the wheelchair. When getting in the Off position. It is a positioning belt only. Otherwise, injury and/or... balls of the quick‐release pin are in the upward position or moved out of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip‐up footboard is in or out of the way. SECTION ...
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... with extension cord attached to the AC cable. Use of fire and electric shock. DO NOT attempt to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. DO NOT under any type of rubber gloves is... outside. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for these applications. ...
... with extension cord attached to the AC cable. Use of fire and electric shock. DO NOT attempt to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. DO NOT under any type of rubber gloves is... outside. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for these applications. ...
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...(grounding) plugs for any kind. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury and the warranty is the personal responsibility and obligation of ... weight limitation of time. DO NOT remove these tags. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. This provides the end user or his/her assistant ...
...(grounding) plugs for any kind. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for bodily injury and the warranty is the personal responsibility and obligation of ... weight limitation of time. DO NOT remove these tags. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. This provides the end user or his/her assistant ...
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... and easy to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from radio wave sources) can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. There are ON, even when not being used in this time, current technology is unavoidable. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI... 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 resist EMI up to EMI will be referred to as we believe that by itself, or move in unintended ...
... and easy to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from radio wave sources) can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. There are ON, even when not being used in this time, current technology is unavoidable. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI... 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 resist EMI up to EMI will be referred to as we believe that by itself, or move in unintended ...
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...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. Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter...of 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as one moves closer to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Modification of any kind to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 16 Part No. 1143206 ...
...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. Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter...of 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as one moves closer to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Modification of any kind to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 16 Part No. 1143206 ...
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...Setup Checklist Part No. 1143206 17 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Follow the checklist below to ensure the wheelchair is properly setup before use . ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Refer to Connecting/ Disconnecting Battery Cables on page 59. Seat Shroud ❑ Install the... batteries into the wheelchair base. otherwise injury or damage may result. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 61. Before performing any adjustments,...
...Setup Checklist Part No. 1143206 17 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Follow the checklist below to ensure the wheelchair is properly setup before use . ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Refer to Connecting/ Disconnecting Battery Cables on page 59. Seat Shroud ❑ Install the... batteries into the wheelchair base. otherwise injury or damage may result. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 61. Before performing any adjustments,...
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...and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. This manual points out the most important consideration for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as ... These movements will cause a change to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may encounter, however all . Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques ...
...and establish your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in and out of the wheelchair. This manual points out the most important consideration for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as ... These movements will cause a change to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may encounter, however all . Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques ...
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...center of gravity. Proceed with SureStep® These must at all times maintain proper balance. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. The chair cannot reverse over the bump at full speed. Continue forward and then ...use good body mechanics. Also, be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Coping With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this point. Traction will cause wheelchair to feel unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of ramp. Keep in mind ...
...center of gravity. Proceed with SureStep® These must at all times maintain proper balance. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests. The chair cannot reverse over the bump at full speed. Continue forward and then ...use good body mechanics. Also, be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Coping With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this point. Traction will cause wheelchair to feel unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of ramp. Keep in mind ...
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...removed and transported independently of a wheelchair may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A"). otherwise injury or damage 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 result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to move an unoccupied ...
...removed and transported independently of a wheelchair may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A"). otherwise injury or damage 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 result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to move an unoccupied ...
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...knees and keep your back straight. 5. Reinstall the seat. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. Reinstall any accessories that the casters are oriented...occur. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Follow this procedure for moving the 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, move a wheelchair between floors. Using non‐...
...knees and keep your back straight. 5. Reinstall the seat. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. Reinstall any accessories that the casters are oriented...occur. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Follow this procedure for moving the 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, move a wheelchair between floors. Using non‐...
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...as far back as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the object you are transferring onto. After the wheelchair is taken to FIGURE 4.4 on page 22. NOTE: This activity may be beneath you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. SECTION...casters pointing away from it. 2. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of wheelchair you are engaged. Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 4.4 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. Flip back or remove...
...as far back as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring, with the object you are transferring onto. After the wheelchair is taken to FIGURE 4.4 on page 22. NOTE: This activity may be beneath you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. SECTION...casters pointing away from it. 2. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of wheelchair you are engaged. Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 4.4 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. Flip back or remove...
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... far as possible to tip over the top of gravity and may cause you have to FIGURE 4.5. Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Position the front and rear casters so that they are extended as... SureStep® Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. This will extend without changing your knees. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Point the front AND rear casters rearward to FIGURE 4.6.
... far as possible to tip over the top of gravity and may cause you have to FIGURE 4.5. Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Position the front and rear casters so that they are extended as... SureStep® Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. This will extend without changing your knees. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Point the front AND rear casters rearward to FIGURE 4.6.
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...headtube fasteners are secure. ❑ Ensure casters are present and legible. Replace if corroded or damaged. ❑ Check that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage ...that 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 wheel ...
...headtube fasteners are secure. ❑ Ensure casters are present and legible. Replace if corroded or damaged. ❑ Check that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage ...that 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 wheel ...