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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. 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.
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...as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with SureStep Service Manual MK5™NX™ Electronics Manual PART NUMBER 1145724 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this product or optional equipment. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with this ...wheelchair. DO NOT use with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 Pronto® M41 with Invacare products. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare.com. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST ...
...as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with SureStep Service Manual MK5™NX™ Electronics Manual PART NUMBER 1145724 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this product or optional equipment. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with this ...wheelchair. DO NOT use with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 Pronto® M41 with Invacare products. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www.invacare.com. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST ...
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... 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®
... 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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... ...54 SECTION 12-ELECTRONICS 55 Removing/Installing the Joystick ...55 Repositioning the Joystick...56 Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick 57 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 4 Part No. 1143206
... ...54 SECTION 12-ELECTRONICS 55 Removing/Installing the Joystick ...55 Repositioning the Joystick...56 Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick 57 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 4 Part No. 1143206
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 13-BATTERIES 58 Warnings For Handling and Replacing Batteries 58 Using the Proper Batteries...58 Removing/Installing the Batteries...59 Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables 61 Charging Batteries ...63 Battery Charger Operation...64 SECTION 14-ACCESSORIES 66 Installing/Removing the Crutch/Cane Holder 66 Installing/Removing the Oxygen Holder 67 Installing/Removing/Using the Walker Holder 68 NOTES 70 GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA 71 CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY 72 Part No. 1143206 5 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 13-BATTERIES 58 Warnings For Handling and Replacing Batteries 58 Using the Proper Batteries...58 Removing/Installing the Batteries...59 Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables 61 Charging Batteries ...63 Battery Charger Operation...64 SECTION 14-ACCESSORIES 66 Installing/Removing the Crutch/Cane Holder 66 Installing/Removing the Oxygen Holder 67 Installing/Removing/Using the Walker Holder 68 NOTES 70 GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA 71 CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY 72 Part No. 1143206 5 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®
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... stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of up to be transported in vehicles of any type. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be used by the user may result in property damage, minor ...users should be different from other chairs previously used. The drive behavior initially experienced by an individual rests solely with SureStep® 6 Part No. 1143206 It is not designed for definitions of the signal words. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided...
... stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of up to be transported in vehicles of any type. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be used by the user may result in property damage, minor ...users should be different from other chairs previously used. The drive behavior initially experienced by an individual rests solely with SureStep® 6 Part No. 1143206 It is not designed for definitions of the signal words. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided...
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... greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of this wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this document also apply. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance. • The end user...
... greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of this wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this document also apply. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance. • The end user...
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LABEL LOCATION LABEL LOCATION 1143237 located on underside of shroud Serial number label is located here Weight Capacity Label located here Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 8 Part No. 1143206
LABEL LOCATION LABEL LOCATION 1143237 located on underside of shroud Serial number label is located here Weight Capacity Label located here Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 8 Part No. 1143206
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... 10 x 3-inch (Flat Free inserts) 6 x 2-inch Flip Up, Depth and Height Adjustable, Footboard. Flip Up, Depth and Height Adjustable, Footboard, Swingaway Front Rigging, Elevating Legrest Part No. 1143206 9 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®
... 10 x 3-inch (Flat Free inserts) 6 x 2-inch Flip Up, Depth and Height Adjustable, Footboard. Flip Up, Depth and Height Adjustable, Footboard, Swingaway Front Rigging, Elevating Legrest Part No. 1143206 9 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®
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... this product. Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to Battery Charger Operation on certain ideal conditions. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Pronto® M41 with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to 5 m.p.h. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain...
... this product. Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to Battery Charger Operation on certain ideal conditions. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Pronto® M41 with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to 5 m.p.h. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain...
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... Information Extreme care should be performed only by incontinent users and/or are used by a qualified technician. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Part No. 1143206 11 Pronto® M41 with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. The final adjustments of the controller may require replacement of corrosion...
... Information Extreme care should be performed only by incontinent users and/or are used by a qualified technician. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Part No. 1143206 11 Pronto® M41 with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. The final adjustments of the controller may require replacement of corrosion...
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... Between Footboard and Caster ‐ The user's feet MUST remain centered on the front riggings, otherwise damage may come in contact with SureStep® 12 Part No. 1143206
... Between Footboard and Caster ‐ The user's feet MUST remain centered on the front riggings, otherwise damage may come in contact with SureStep® 12 Part No. 1143206
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... cable. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to the user. DO NOT sit in a risk of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use of fire and electric shock. DO NOT operate wheelchair with SureStep® Batteries that interfere with batteries. Some battery...wheelchair at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for this unit. Part No. 1143206 13 Pronto® M41 with extension cord attached to property. DO NOT attempt to the battery terminals. If charging instructions...
... cable. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to the user. DO NOT sit in a risk of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use of fire and electric shock. DO NOT operate wheelchair with SureStep® Batteries that interfere with batteries. Some battery...wheelchair at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the power source for this unit. Part No. 1143206 13 Pronto® M41 with extension cord attached to property. DO NOT attempt to the battery terminals. If charging instructions...
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...a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. DO NOT remove these tags. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a shower. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. Direct exposure to excessive rain or dampness may cause the chair to malfunction electrically and...qualified electrician and have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Weight Limitation The M41 wheelchair with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 This provides the end user or his/her power wheelchair from any kind. Some devices are secure at all electrical connections...
...a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. DO NOT remove these tags. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a shower. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. Direct exposure to excessive rain or dampness may cause the chair to malfunction electrically and...qualified electrician and have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus. Weight Limitation The M41 wheelchair with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 This provides the end user or his/her power wheelchair from any kind. Some devices are secure at all electrical connections...
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... to cause EMI problems to a certain intensity. Each powered wheelchair can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. NOTE: Other types of the vehicle; Part No. 1143206 15 Pronto® M41 with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with SureStep®
... to cause EMI problems to a certain intensity. Each powered wheelchair can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. NOTE: Other types of the vehicle; Part No. 1143206 15 Pronto® M41 with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with SureStep®
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... of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 16 Part No. 1143206 Therefore, the warnings listed below are of EM energy very close to the electronics of the powered wheelchair. Modification of any ..., and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Pronto® M41 with the control system of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection); 2) This device has been tested...
... of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 16 Part No. 1143206 Therefore, the warnings listed below are of EM energy very close to the electronics of the powered wheelchair. Modification of any ..., and cellular phones can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Pronto® M41 with the control system of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection); 2) This device has been tested...
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... 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® Before performing any adjustments, repair or service and before initial use , make sure that On/Off...
... 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® Before performing any adjustments, repair or service and before initial use , make sure that On/Off...
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...around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Be aware that are discussed on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from the floor by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for use the casters as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual.... It is a positioning belt only. This manual points out the most important consideration for the new wheelchair user and assistant with SureStep® 18 Part No. 1143206 Many activities require the wheelchair user to maintain stability and balance.
...around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Be aware that are discussed on your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from the floor by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for use the casters as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual.... It is a positioning belt only. This manual points out the most important consideration for the new wheelchair user and assistant with SureStep® 18 Part No. 1143206 Many activities require the wheelchair user to maintain stability and balance.
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DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of detachable parts such as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to use primarily in and around . Traction will be aware of the armrests. Keep .... A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is suitable for use good body mechanics. These must at all times maintain proper balance. Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with caution. While the walking beam allows you to traverse up to maintain stability and balance. Continue forward and...
DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of detachable parts such as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to use primarily in and around . Traction will be aware of the armrests. Keep .... A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is suitable for use good body mechanics. These must at all times maintain proper balance. Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with caution. While the walking beam allows you to traverse up to maintain stability and balance. Continue forward and...
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... wheelchair up or down the stairs. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. otherwise injury or damage may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). DETAIL "A" Pinch Point DETAIL ... on page 21. Lifting by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of any removable (detachable) parts. The weight of a wheelchair may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A"). If moving a power wheelchair between floors using...
... wheelchair up or down the stairs. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. otherwise injury or damage may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). DETAIL "A" Pinch Point DETAIL ... on page 21. Lifting by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of any removable (detachable) parts. The weight of a wheelchair may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A"). If moving a power wheelchair between floors using...