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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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...MK5™NX™ Electronics Manual PART NUMBER 1145724 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this equipment - Pronto® M41 with Invacare accessories. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product or optional equipment. ...MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 DO NOT use with Invacare products. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with this manual are not recommended for use this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by...
...MK5™NX™ Electronics Manual PART NUMBER 1145724 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this equipment - Pronto® M41 with Invacare accessories. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this product or optional equipment. ...MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 DO NOT use with Invacare products. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with this manual are not recommended for use this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by...
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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 Lifting/Stairways ...20 Transferring To and From Other Seats 22 Reaching...
...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 Lifting/Stairways ...20 Transferring To and From Other Seats 22 Reaching...
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... use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems. ƽ WARNING The seat positioning strap is not designed for use be made .... WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to 1-inch. The drive behavior initially experienced by the auto industry. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be replaced immediately. It is Invacare's ...
... use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems. ƽ WARNING The seat positioning strap is not designed for use be made .... WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to 1-inch. The drive behavior initially experienced by the auto industry. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be replaced immediately. It is Invacare's ...
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... of this document also apply. Other general warnings listed within this product on inclines with SureStep® Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of this wheelchair. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Electrical ...sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare provider before attempting active use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Great care should be taken when ...
... of this document also apply. Other general warnings listed within this product on inclines with SureStep® Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of this wheelchair. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Electrical ...sloping surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare provider before attempting active use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Great care should be taken when ...
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Quantity 2 WEIGHT LIMITATION: PERFORMANCE SPEED: TURNING RADIUS: **RANGE (VARIABLE): 300 lbs 0 to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to determine the range of their individual results. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall ...
Quantity 2 WEIGHT LIMITATION: PERFORMANCE SPEED: TURNING RADIUS: **RANGE (VARIABLE): 300 lbs 0 to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to determine the range of their individual results. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall ...
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...are used by professionals of electrical components more frequently. Contact your weight in the use of the wheelchair. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and re‐enter set ‐up of oxygen. Controller Settings/Repair or Service...by a qualified technician. The final adjustments of the controller may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to surrounding property. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for instruction in the opposite direction of the turn may affect other ...
...are used by professionals of electrical components more frequently. Contact your weight in the use of the wheelchair. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to specifications, turn the wheelchair Off immediately and re‐enter set ‐up of oxygen. Controller Settings/Repair or Service...by a qualified technician. The final adjustments of the controller may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to surrounding property. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for instruction in the opposite direction of the turn may affect other ...
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...performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. When getting in the On position when entering or exiting your seat positioning strap. Keep detent balls clean. DO NOT stand on .... Limited Clearance Between Footboard and Caster ‐ The user's feet MUST remain centered on the joystick is in injury. If signs of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip‐up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 7°. Otherwise, injury and/or damage may occur. ...
...performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. When getting in the On position when entering or exiting your seat positioning strap. Keep detent balls clean. DO NOT stand on .... Limited Clearance Between Footboard and Caster ‐ The user's feet MUST remain centered on the joystick is in injury. If signs of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip‐up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 7°. Otherwise, injury and/or damage may occur. ...
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...recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the devise being connected. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper procedures. Attempting to property. Invacare strongly recommends their use as ...down flanges directly into a battery box may damage the box, the battery and/or be used for these applications. DO NOT operate wheelchair with the battery box cannot be used . Ensure the pins of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Three prong to two prong adapters ...
...recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical rating as the devise being connected. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper procedures. Attempting to property. Invacare strongly recommends their use as ...down flanges directly into a battery box may damage the box, the battery and/or be used for these applications. DO NOT operate wheelchair with the battery box cannot be used . Ensure the pins of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Three prong to two prong adapters ...
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... to prematurely rust or may cause the chair to remove his/her power wheelchair from any kind of time. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with or for protection against possible ...may cause the chair to malfunction electrically and mechanically, may damage the upholstery. DO NOT store power wheelchair in accordance with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. DO NOT remove these tags. Some devices are secure at all electrical connections are equipped ...
... to prematurely rust or may cause the chair to remove his/her power wheelchair from any kind of time. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with or for protection against possible ...may cause the chair to malfunction electrically and mechanically, may damage the upholstery. DO NOT store power wheelchair in accordance with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. DO NOT remove these tags. Some devices are secure at all electrical connections are equipped ...
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...sources of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from radio wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to your risk to a certain intensity. These usually have the antenna mounted on the transmitting unit. NOTE: Some cellular telephones and ... ƽ WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. At this text, both will be broadly classified into three types: 1)...
...sources of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from radio wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to your risk to a certain intensity. These usually have the antenna mounted on the transmitting unit. NOTE: Some cellular telephones and ... ƽ WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. At this text, both will be broadly classified into three types: 1)...
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... volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as 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 radio wave...
... volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as 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 radio wave...
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... batteries. Setup Checklist NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1. Seat Shroud ❑ Install the batteries into the wheelchair base. SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP ƽ WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that all attaching... or damage may result. 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. ...
... batteries. Setup Checklist NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.1. Seat Shroud ❑ Install the batteries into the wheelchair base. SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP ƽ WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that all attaching... or damage may result. 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. ...
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... positioning strap. The techniques that they may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to move forward in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to maintain stability and balance. It is essential ...and master these safe techniques until you have been used successfully by reaching down between your knees. Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach objects if you are discussed on your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several...
... positioning strap. The techniques that they may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to move forward in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to maintain stability and balance. It is essential ...and master these safe techniques until you have been used successfully by reaching down between your knees. Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach objects if you are discussed on your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several...
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...unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of ramp. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use primarily in and around . Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with caution. ...impediments. DO NOT go down ramp at this point. Keep your back straight and bend your wheelchair. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must NEVER be used in. Continue forward and then turn around the home, the ...
...unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of ramp. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use primarily in and around . Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with caution. ...impediments. DO NOT go down ramp at this point. Keep your back straight and bend your wheelchair. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of your wheelchair, you must NEVER be used in. Continue forward and then turn around the home, the ...
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... position (Detail "A"). Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to FIGURE 4.3 on page 21. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to ...rear frame and the front forks - It is approximately 125 lbs. The weight of the power wheelchair. If moving a power wheelchair between floors. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may occur. Pinch point may result in injury to the...
... position (Detail "A"). Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of any removable (detachable) parts. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to the wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to FIGURE 4.3 on page 21. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to ...rear frame and the front forks - It is approximately 125 lbs. The weight of the power wheelchair. If moving a power wheelchair between floors. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may occur. Pinch point may result in injury to the...
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...to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. Remove any accessories that the casters are oriented as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to desired location. 7. Reinstall any accessories on page 38. 3. Part No. 1143206 21 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®..., transfer the seat and any accessories to transport it. 1. 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 reassembly. Using the rear and front forks as shown in STEP...
...to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. Remove any accessories that the casters are oriented as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to desired location. 7. Reinstall any accessories on page 38. 3. Part No. 1143206 21 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®..., transfer the seat and any accessories to transport it. 1. 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 reassembly. Using the rear and front forks as shown in STEP...
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... which you are transferring, with the rear casters pointing away from it. 2. Minimum Gap Distance 1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair. FIGURE 4.4 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent... mobility and upper body strength. Pronto® M41 with transfer. 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 ...
... which you are transferring, with the rear casters pointing away from it. 2. Minimum Gap Distance 1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair. FIGURE 4.4 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent... mobility and upper body strength. Pronto® M41 with transfer. 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 ...
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... DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you to tip over the top of gravity and may cause you have to the desired object. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Reach back only as far as possible to move forward in the... reaching down between your sitting position. FIGURE 4.6 Reaching and Bending Backward Part No. 1143206 23 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase.
... DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you to tip over the top of gravity and may cause you have to the desired object. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Reach back only as far as possible to move forward in the... reaching down between your sitting position. FIGURE 4.6 Reaching and Bending Backward Part No. 1143206 23 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase.
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...❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop. ❑ Ensure all labels are secure but easy to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean seat upholstery and armrests. ❑ Ensure wheel mounting...CAUTION As with SureStep® 24 Part No. 1143206 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 debris. ❑ Inspect tires for flat ...
...❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop. ❑ Ensure all labels are secure but easy to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean seat upholstery and armrests. ❑ Ensure wheel mounting...CAUTION As with SureStep® 24 Part No. 1143206 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 debris. ❑ Inspect tires for flat ...