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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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...you are not recommended for use in the service manual. Pronto® M41 with this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, ...manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with Invacare accessories. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep Service Manual MK5™NX™ Electronics ...
...you are not recommended for use in the service manual. Pronto® M41 with this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, ...manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with Invacare accessories. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep Service Manual MK5™NX™ Electronics ...
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...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®......24 Troubleshooting Guide ...27 Troubleshooting - Forward 23 Reaching and Bending - 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 ...
...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®......24 Troubleshooting Guide ...27 Troubleshooting - Forward 23 Reaching and Bending - 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 ...
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... meet many needs of the end user. 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 wheelchairs to the table below for definitions of the signal words. The drive behavior initially experienced by an individual rests solely...
... meet many needs of the end user. 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 wheelchairs to the table below for definitions of the signal words. The drive behavior initially experienced by an individual rests solely...
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... SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use on inclines with SureStep® Wheelchairs that are used by corrosion should be taken when traversing such slopes. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance. • ... DO NOT traverse down ramps at high speed. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of electrical components more frequently. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Other general warnings listed within this document also apply. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, ...
... SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use on inclines with SureStep® Wheelchairs that are used by corrosion should be taken when traversing such slopes. Doing so will reduce traction and increase stopping distance. • ... DO NOT traverse down ramps at high speed. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of electrical components more frequently. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Other general warnings listed within this document also apply. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, ...
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... described in actual values for this product. Quantity 2 WEIGHT LIMITATION: PERFORMANCE SPEED: TURNING RADIUS: **RANGE (VARIABLE): 300 lbs 0 to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair.
... described in actual values for this product. Quantity 2 WEIGHT LIMITATION: PERFORMANCE SPEED: TURNING RADIUS: **RANGE (VARIABLE): 300 lbs 0 to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair.
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.... Repeat this product. Controller Settings/Repair or Service Set‐up procedure. Electrical components damaged by a qualified technician. After the wheelchair has been set ‐up of this procedure until the power is to surrounding property. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the ... set ‐up or adjusted. Contact your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may require replacement of the wheelchair. DO NOT shift your weight in close proximity to water may tip over . DO NOT operate on roads, ...
.... Repeat this product. Controller Settings/Repair or Service Set‐up procedure. Electrical components damaged by a qualified technician. After the wheelchair has been set ‐up of this procedure until the power is to surrounding property. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the ... set ‐up or adjusted. Contact your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may require replacement of the wheelchair. DO NOT shift your weight in close proximity to water may tip over . DO NOT operate on roads, ...
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...or service verify that On/Off switch on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. Serious injury or damage to turn over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may occur. DO NOT leave ...the power button in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates on the flip‐up footboard is in the Off position. The...incline with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to rest off the side of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on the front riggings, otherwise damage may come in injury. DO NOT stand on ...
...or service verify that On/Off switch on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. Serious injury or damage to turn over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may occur. DO NOT leave ...the power button in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the footplates on the flip‐up footboard is in the Off position. The...incline with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to rest off the side of the wheelchair. DO NOT stand on the front riggings, otherwise damage may come in injury. DO NOT stand on ...
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...cable. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. Part No. 1143206 13 Pronto® M41 with batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries ...and operate the wheelchair at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical ...
...cable. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. Part No. 1143206 13 Pronto® M41 with batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries ...and operate the wheelchair at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher electrical ...
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...in accordance with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 Check to remove his/her power wheelchair from any plug used with the National Electrical Code. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use only a three‐wire extension cord having the same or... qualified electrician and have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for Invacare products. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong wall...
...in accordance with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 Check to remove his/her power wheelchair from any plug used with the National Electrical Code. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use only a three‐wire extension cord having the same or... qualified electrician and have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for Invacare products. If the joystick boot becomes torn or cracked, replace immediately. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong wall...
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... not likely to cause EMI problems to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from sources such as powered wheelchairs) may be measured in the everyday environment. The sources of hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with SureStep® ...NOTE: Other types of radiated EMI can be susceptible to your powered wheelchair. Part No. 1143206 15 Pronto® M41 with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of the interfering EM energy...
... not likely to cause EMI problems to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from sources such as powered wheelchairs) may be measured in the everyday environment. The sources of hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with SureStep® ...NOTE: Other types of radiated EMI can be susceptible to your powered wheelchair. Part No. 1143206 15 Pronto® M41 with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of the interfering EM energy...
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...is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall ...immunity of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these...
...is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall ...immunity of nearby transmitters, such as radio or TV stations, and try to avoid coming close to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these...
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...the Off position. 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 ...are properly connected to the right and left batteries. Seat Shroud ❑ Install the batteries into the wheelchair base. Follow the checklist below to ensure the wheelchair is tightened securely - Refer to FIGURE 3.1. Setup Checklist NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Removing/Installing...
...the Off position. 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 ...are properly connected to the right and left batteries. Seat Shroud ❑ Install the batteries into the wheelchair base. Follow the checklist below to ensure the wheelchair is tightened securely - Refer to FIGURE 3.1. Setup Checklist NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Removing/Installing...
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... the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to reach, bend and transfer in this may encounter, however all . Proper positioning is a positioning belt only. Many activities require the wheelchair user to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural...
... the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to reach, bend and transfer in this may encounter, however all . Proper positioning is a positioning belt only. Many activities require the wheelchair user to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural...
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...on a slippery surface. Coping With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this information, refer to use primarily in and around . A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to feel unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of the armrests...in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). These must at this point. Keep in mind your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. Proceed with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to...
...on a slippery surface. Coping With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this information, refer to use primarily in and around . A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to feel unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of the armrests...in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). These must at this point. Keep in mind your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. Proceed with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to...
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DETAIL "A" Pinch Point DETAIL "B" Pinch Point FIGURE 4.2 Pinch Points Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. Pronto® M41 with batteries and without the user is approximately 125 lbs. ...
DETAIL "A" Pinch Point DETAIL "B" Pinch Point FIGURE 4.2 Pinch Points Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. Pronto® M41 with batteries and without the user is approximately 125 lbs. ...
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... 4.3. 6. Reinstall the seat. Remove the seat. Refer to transport it. 1. NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. Serious bodily injury may occur. Refer to desired location. 7. Remove the occupant from... forks as shown in STEP 3. 9. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors. Remove any accessories that the casters are oriented as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. 3. ...
... 4.3. 6. Reinstall the seat. Remove the seat. Refer to transport it. 1. NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. Serious bodily injury may occur. Refer to desired location. 7. Remove the occupant from... forks as shown in STEP 3. 9. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors. Remove any accessories that the casters are oriented as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. 3. ...
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..., little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward. Pronto® M41 with transfer. Flip back or remove arm on side of the wheelchair. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® 22 Part No. 1143206 Position the... wheelchair as close as possible in or out of wheelchair you are engaged. Refer to which you are transferring, with the object...
..., little or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair tipping forward. Pronto® M41 with transfer. Flip back or remove arm on side of the wheelchair. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® 22 Part No. 1143206 Position the... wheelchair as close as possible in or out of wheelchair you are engaged. Refer to which you are transferring, with the object...
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... are extended as far forward as possible and engage motor release levers. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you to FIGURE 4.6. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Point the front AND rear casters rearward to FIGURE 4.5. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer... over the top of gravity and may cause you have to the desired object. Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending -
... are extended as far forward as possible and engage motor release levers. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you to FIGURE 4.6. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Point the front AND rear casters rearward to FIGURE 4.5. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer... over the top of gravity and may cause you have to the desired object. Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending -
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...arm. ❑ Ensure seat is secured to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Initial adjustments should be made to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun. 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 lifted and spun when disengaged (freewheeling). ❑ ...
...arm. ❑ Ensure seat is secured to suit your personal body structure needs and preference. Initial adjustments should be made to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun. 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 lifted and spun when disengaged (freewheeling). ❑ ...