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USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Pronto® M41 with SureStep® DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Pronto® M41 with SureStep® DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
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... and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with Invacare accessories. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are available on www...
... and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner's manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with SureStep® 2 Part No. 1143206 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with Invacare accessories. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are available on www...
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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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...transferred into appropriate seating in death or serious injury. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to 1-inch. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation...injury or property damage. It is Invacare's position that provides the chair with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair.... This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of the end user. Pronto® M41 with...
...transferred into appropriate seating in death or serious injury. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to 1-inch. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation...injury or property damage. It is Invacare's position that provides the chair with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair.... This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of the end user. Pronto® M41 with...
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... The following warnings apply specifically to water may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces. • DO NOT traverse down ramps at high speed. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Other general warnings listed within this wheelchair. Doing so will reduce traction and...
... The following warnings apply specifically to water may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces. • DO NOT traverse down ramps at high speed. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Other general warnings listed within this wheelchair. Doing so will reduce traction and...
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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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Flip Up, Depth and Height Adjustable, Footboard, Swingaway Front Rigging, Elevating Legrest Part No. 1143206 9 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH: BACK HEIGHT: BACK ANGLE RANGE: UPHOLSTERY: SEAT-...
Flip Up, Depth and Height Adjustable, Footboard, Swingaway Front Rigging, Elevating Legrest Part No. 1143206 9 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS SEAT WIDTH: SEAT DEPTH: BACK HEIGHT: BACK ANGLE RANGE: UPHOLSTERY: SEAT-...
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.../VOL2‐1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for range that differ from these stated values. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS FOLD-DOWN SEAT OFFICE STYLE SEMI-RECLINE SEMI-RECLINE SEAT W/ SOLID SEAT SEAT PAN *WEIGHT W/O BATTERIES AND FOOTPLATE: W/BATTERIES (U1...
.../VOL2‐1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for range that differ from these stated values. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS FOLD-DOWN SEAT OFFICE STYLE SEMI-RECLINE SEMI-RECLINE SEAT W/ SOLID SEAT SEAT PAN *WEIGHT W/O BATTERIES AND FOOTPLATE: W/BATTERIES (U1...
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... of the turn the wheelchair Off immediately and re‐enter set ‐up, check to be made by incontinent users and/or are turning. Part No. 1143206 11 Pronto® M41 with this product. The final adjustments of the controller may require replacement of the turn. Accessories Information Extreme care...
... of the turn the wheelchair Off immediately and re‐enter set ‐up, check to be made by incontinent users and/or are turning. Part No. 1143206 11 Pronto® M41 with this product. The final adjustments of the controller may require replacement of the turn. Accessories Information Extreme care...
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...'s feet MUST remain centered on the frame of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip‐up footboard is in contact with SureStep® 12 Part No. 1143206 If signs of the footboard they may cause your wheelchair. When getting in the upward position or moved out of the tube before...
...'s feet MUST remain centered on the frame of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip‐up footboard is in contact with SureStep® 12 Part No. 1143206 If signs of the footboard they may cause your wheelchair. When getting in the upward position or moved out of the tube before...
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... are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for this manual are the same number, size, and shape as the devise being connected. Invacare strongly recommends their use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to any circumstances cut or remove the... attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to the user. The use as the power source for proper procedures. Part No. 1143206 13 Pronto® M41 with batteries. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals. ...
... are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for this manual are the same number, size, and shape as the devise being connected. Invacare strongly recommends their use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to any circumstances cut or remove the... attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to the user. The use as the power source for proper procedures. Part No. 1143206 13 Pronto® M41 with batteries. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to the battery terminals. ...
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...leave power wheelchair in accordance with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. This provides the end user or his /her power wheelchair from any plug used with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any ... and mechanically, may cause the chair to remove his /her assistant sufficient time to prematurely rust or may damage the upholstery. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong wall receptacle in a rain storm of time...
...leave power wheelchair in accordance with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. This provides the end user or his /her power wheelchair from any plug used with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any ... and mechanically, may cause the chair to remove his /her assistant sufficient time to prematurely rust or may damage the upholstery. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong wall receptacle in a rain storm of time...
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..., TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios, and cellular phones. NOTE: Other types of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which is unavoidable. Part No. 1143206 15 Pronto® M41 with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of these sources are not likely to cause EMI problems to...
..., TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios, and cellular phones. NOTE: Other types of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which is unavoidable. Part No. 1143206 15 Pronto® M41 with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of these sources are not likely to cause EMI problems to...
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... it more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity... INJURY. 1) Do not operate hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are recommended to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 16 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION ƽ WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to...
... it more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity... INJURY. 1) Do not operate hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are recommended to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 16 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION ƽ WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to...
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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® SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP ƽ WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that...
... 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® SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP ƽ WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that...
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... the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in this may differ from the floor by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for all warnings and cautions given in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to... distribution of wear appear, belt MUST be followed. The techniques that are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with SureStep® 18 Part No. 1143206 To determine and establish your seat positioning strap.
... the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in this may differ from the floor by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for all warnings and cautions given in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to... distribution of wear appear, belt MUST be followed. The techniques that are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with SureStep® 18 Part No. 1143206 To determine and establish your seat positioning strap.
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SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of detachable parts such as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). Coping With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this information, ... the length of gravity to use primarily in mind your wheelchair. Coping with caution. While the wheelchair is required, remember to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®
SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS To assure stability and proper operation of detachable parts such as they may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s). Coping With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this information, ... the length of gravity to use primarily in mind your wheelchair. Coping with caution. While the wheelchair is required, remember to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®
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Use an elevator to avoid injury. The weight of the power wheelchair. Invacare recommends using a stairway. It is necessary to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors by the rear frame and the front forks - DETAIL "A" ...occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the wheelchair. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. Extreme caution is advised when it is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair by means of a wheelchair may occur when rotating...
Use an elevator to avoid injury. The weight of the power wheelchair. Invacare recommends using a stairway. It is necessary to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors by the rear frame and the front forks - DETAIL "A" ...occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the wheelchair. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. Extreme caution is advised when it is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair by means of a wheelchair may occur when rotating...