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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. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
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...: Updated versions of this product or optional equipment. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and ... instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. DO NOT use with this wheelchair. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 Also, a qualified technician ...
...: Updated versions of this product or optional equipment. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and ... instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare products. DO NOT use with this wheelchair. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 Also, a qualified technician ...
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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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... in death or serious injury. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in wheelchairs. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to the table below for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles of wheelchair to 1-inch. However, final selection of the type of any type. If signs...
... in death or serious injury. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in wheelchairs. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to the table below for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair, in vehicles of wheelchair to 1-inch. However, final selection of the type of any type. If signs...
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... weight can substantially affect traction on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® .... Other general warnings listed within this document also apply. Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of this wheelchair. SPECIAL NOTES ƽ WARNING The following warnings apply specifically to water may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces...
... weight can substantially affect traction on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® .... Other general warnings listed within this document also apply. Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of this wheelchair. SPECIAL NOTES ƽ WARNING The following warnings apply specifically to water may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces...
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... are derived based on page 64 for more information about the battery discharge indicator. Users should become accustomed to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain conditions will result in ANSI/RESNA WC/VOL2‐1998 Section 4 and meet federal...
... are derived based on page 64 for more information about the battery discharge indicator. Users should become accustomed to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain conditions will result in ANSI/RESNA WC/VOL2‐1998 Section 4 and meet federal...
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... corrosion should only be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Repeat this product. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to water may tip over . DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of the Electronics Control Unit is in... the opposite direction of oxygen. Controller Settings/Repair or Service Set‐up of the turn the wheelchair Off immediately and re‐enter set ‐up specifications. Shifting your weight in the Off position. Damage to the ...
... corrosion should only be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Repeat this product. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to water may tip over . DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of the Electronics Control Unit is in... the opposite direction of oxygen. Controller Settings/Repair or Service Set‐up of the turn the wheelchair Off immediately and re‐enter set ‐up specifications. Shifting your weight in the Off position. Damage to the ...
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... cause bodily harm or damage to property may occur. DO NOT stand on the front riggings are fully released beyond the outer edge of the wheelchair. It is a positioning belt only. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT climb, go up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil ...footboard is in or out of the footboard they may come in contact with the caster possibly resulting in injury. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Limited Clearance Between Footboard and Caster ‐ The user's feet MUST remain centered on the front riggings,...
... cause bodily harm or damage to property may occur. DO NOT stand on the front riggings are fully released beyond the outer edge of the wheelchair. It is a positioning belt only. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT climb, go up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil ...footboard is in or out of the footboard they may come in contact with the caster possibly resulting in injury. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Limited Clearance Between Footboard and Caster ‐ The user's feet MUST remain centered on the front riggings,...
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...a risk of rubber gloves is outside. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord... DO NOT under any type of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, and shape as the devise being connected. Invacare strongly recommends their use of fire and electric shock. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Batteries The warranty and performance specifications contained in this unit. ...
...a risk of rubber gloves is outside. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. DO NOT attempt to any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord... DO NOT under any type of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, and shape as the devise being connected. Invacare strongly recommends their use of fire and electric shock. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Batteries The warranty and performance specifications contained in this unit. ...
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... accordance with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. DO NOT use only a three‐wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating ... connections are equipped with the National Electrical Code. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the wheelchair if the joystick boot is void. Where a two‐ prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is not torn or...
... accordance with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. DO NOT use only a three‐wire extension cord having the same or higher electrical rating ... connections are equipped with the National Electrical Code. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use the wheelchair if the joystick boot is void. Where a two‐ prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is not torn or...
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...VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. It can cause the powered wheelchair to a certain intensity. Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to release its "immunity level." There are a number of sources of ... achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which is called its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. The intensity of the vehicle; The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. These usually have the antenna mounted on the...
...VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. It can cause the powered wheelchair to a certain intensity. Each powered wheelchair can resist EMI up to release its "immunity level." There are a number of sources of ... achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which is called its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. The intensity of the vehicle; The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. These usually have the antenna mounted on the...
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... bring high levels of the product is a source of special concern. and 5) Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is unknown. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held transceivers (transmitters receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, ...transceivers) are recommended to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 16 Part No. 1143206 Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is turned ON; 2) Be aware of the powered...
... bring high levels of the product is a source of special concern. and 5) Report all incidents of unintended movement or brake release to the powered wheelchair manufacturer, and note whether there is unknown. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held transceivers (transmitters receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, ...transceivers) are recommended to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 16 Part No. 1143206 Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is turned ON; 2) Be aware of the powered...
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...WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that all attaching hardware is properly setup before use . ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Before performing any adjustments, repair or service and before initial use , make sure that On/Off ...the right and left batteries. 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 ...
...WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that all attaching hardware is properly setup before use . ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Before performing any adjustments, repair or service and before initial use , make sure that On/Off ...the right and left batteries. 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 ...
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... out the most important consideration for all warnings and cautions given in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for the new wheelchair user and assistant with "safety" as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this may adversely affect...
... out the most important consideration for all warnings and cautions given in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for the new wheelchair user and assistant with "safety" as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this may adversely affect...
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...;inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. While the walking beam allows you do not move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as you to traverse up to the user and/or assistant(s). Continue forward and then turn around the home, the... provider should determine whether this information, refer to manage your wheelchair. Proceed with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to FIGURE 4.1. These must at all times maintain proper ...
...;inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. While the walking beam allows you do not move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as you to traverse up to the user and/or assistant(s). Continue forward and then turn around the home, the... provider should determine whether this information, refer to manage your wheelchair. Proceed with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to FIGURE 4.1. These must at all times maintain proper ...
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... for hand-hold supports. Pinch point may occur. It is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Pronto® M41 with batteries and without the user is approximately 125 lbs. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to FIGURE 4.3 on page 21...
... for hand-hold supports. Pinch point may occur. It is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Pronto® M41 with batteries and without the user is approximately 125 lbs. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to FIGURE 4.3 on page 21...
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...Reinstall any accessories that the casters are oriented as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to desired location. 7. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Remove the occupant from the stairway prior to reassembly. Refer to desired ... to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on the wheelchair. 4. Refer to transport it. 1. Using the rear and front forks as shown in STEP 3. 9....
...Reinstall any accessories that the casters are oriented as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to desired location. 7. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Remove the occupant from the stairway prior to reassembly. Refer to desired ... to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on the wheelchair. 4. Refer to transport it. 1. Using the rear and front forks as shown in STEP 3. 9....
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...CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring onto. After the wheelchair is taken to reduce the gap distance by aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with the rear casters pointing away from...FIGURE 4.4 on page 52. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Also, make sure every precaution is positioned properly for transfer, verify that the motor release ...
...CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible along side the seat to which you are transferring onto. After the wheelchair is taken to reduce the gap distance by aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with the rear casters pointing away from...FIGURE 4.4 on page 52. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Also, make sure every precaution is positioned properly for transfer, verify that the motor release ...
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... knees. FIGURE 4.6 Reaching and Bending Backward Part No. 1143206 23 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5. Position wheelchair as close as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6. Forward Reaching and Bending - Point the front AND... rear casters rearward to the desired object. FIGURE 4.5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending -
... knees. FIGURE 4.6 Reaching and Bending Backward Part No. 1143206 23 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5. Position wheelchair as close as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6. Forward Reaching and Bending - Point the front AND... rear casters rearward to the desired object. FIGURE 4.5 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending -
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... Safety Inspection Checklists 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 present and legible. Initial adjustments should be checked periodically for signs of...Inspect electrical components for cracks and wear and should come to a gradual stop. ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun.
... Safety Inspection Checklists 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 present and legible. Initial adjustments should be checked periodically for signs of...Inspect electrical components for cracks and wear and should come to a gradual stop. ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun.