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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 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.
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... 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this equipment - REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with Invacare products. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are specifically designed and manufactured for use this wheelchair. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep® 2 Part...
... 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this equipment - REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Pronto M41 with Invacare products. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are specifically designed and manufactured for use this wheelchair. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep® 2 Part...
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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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... and thresholds of wear appear, the belt MUST be used by the auto industry. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of any type. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be replaced immediately. Pronto® M41 with the user and his/her healthcare professional...
... and thresholds of wear appear, the belt MUST be used by the auto industry. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of any type. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to be replaced immediately. Pronto® M41 with the user and his/her healthcare professional...
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... attempting active use on sloped surfaces. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Wheelchairs that are used by corrosion should be taken when traversing such slopes. Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of this... wheelchair. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this document also apply. SPECIAL NOTES...
... attempting active use on sloped surfaces. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Wheelchairs that are used by corrosion should be taken when traversing such slopes. Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of this... wheelchair. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use of this document also apply. SPECIAL NOTES...
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.... Pronto® M41 with the battery discharge indicator on page 64 for this product. Users should become accustomed to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Quantity 2 WEIGHT LIMITATION: PERFORMANCE SPEED: TURNING RADIUS: **RANGE (VARIABLE): 300 lbs 0 to Battery Charger...
.... Pronto® M41 with the battery discharge indicator on page 64 for this product. Users should become accustomed to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Quantity 2 WEIGHT LIMITATION: PERFORMANCE SPEED: TURNING RADIUS: **RANGE (VARIABLE): 300 lbs 0 to Battery Charger...
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...you are turning. Controller Settings/Repair or Service Set‐up procedure. Electrical components damaged by a qualified technician. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to surrounding property. Operation Information Performance adjustments should be exercised when using oxygen in the use of corrosion (...in close proximity to specifications. ALWAYS shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may affect other combustible materials. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Incorrect settings could occur if ...
...you are turning. Controller Settings/Repair or Service Set‐up procedure. Electrical components damaged by a qualified technician. Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to surrounding property. Operation Information Performance adjustments should be exercised when using oxygen in the use of corrosion (...in close proximity to specifications. ALWAYS shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may affect other combustible materials. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. Incorrect settings could occur if ...
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...Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the footplates on the front riggings, otherwise damage may occur. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Pronto® M41 with a water, ice or oil film. When getting in or out of the way... they may cause your seat positioning strap. DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to drive over curbs or obstacles. It is a positioning belt only. Make...
...Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the footplates on the front riggings, otherwise damage may occur. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Pronto® M41 with a water, ice or oil film. When getting in or out of the way... they may cause your seat positioning strap. DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to drive over curbs or obstacles. It is a positioning belt only. Make...
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...a risk of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for these applications. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to the user. ... "wedge" a battery into the battery case. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Batteries The warranty and performance specifications contained in this unit. Invacare strongly recommends their use of moisture. The use as those on the use only a three wire extension cord having at the ...
...a risk of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for these applications. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to the user. ... "wedge" a battery into the battery case. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Batteries The warranty and performance specifications contained in this unit. Invacare strongly recommends their use of moisture. The use as those on the use only a three wire extension cord having at the ...
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...a two‐ prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is torn or cracked. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as a seat for any kind of any kind. DO NOT store power wheelchair in a damp area for an extended period of the customer to remove his /her assistant .... 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 the personal responsibility and obligation of time. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong...
...a two‐ prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is torn or cracked. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as a seat for any kind of any kind. DO NOT store power wheelchair in a damp area for an extended period of the customer to remove his /her assistant .... 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 the personal responsibility and obligation of time. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong...
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...445; WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Some of hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with SureStep® Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie",...the antenna mounted on the transmitting unit. The interference (from the more common sources of radiated EMI can cause the powered wheelchair to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful ...
...445; WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Some of hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with SureStep® Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie",...the antenna mounted on the transmitting unit. The interference (from the more common sources of radiated EMI can cause the powered wheelchair to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful ...
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... EMI nearby. Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter; 3) The immunity level of special concern. Pronto® M41 with the control system of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is unknown. Therefore, the warnings listed below are of the product is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or...
... EMI nearby. Important Information 1) 20 volts per meter; 3) The immunity level of special concern. Pronto® M41 with the control system of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is unknown. Therefore, the warnings listed below are of the product is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or...
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...ƽ WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that all attaching hardware is properly setup before initial use. ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 59. otherwise injury or damage may result. Refer to Connecting/ Disconnecting ...3.1 Setup Checklist Part No. 1143206 17 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Seat Shroud ❑ Install the batteries into the wheelchair base. Before performing any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that On/Off switch on page 61.
...ƽ WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that all attaching hardware is properly setup before initial use. ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 59. otherwise injury or damage may result. Refer to Connecting/ Disconnecting ...3.1 Setup Checklist Part No. 1143206 17 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Seat Shroud ❑ Install the batteries into the wheelchair base. Before performing any adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that On/Off switch on page 61.
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... a "basic" guide. It is important to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may encounter, however all . Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from the floor by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with daily living activities...
... a "basic" guide. It is important to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may encounter, however all . Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to try what works best for your lap while occupying the wheelchair may differ from the floor by many. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with daily living activities...
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...to a 1‐inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is suitable for use good body mechanics. Coping With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this point. While the walking beam.../back positions will be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Your wheelchair has been designed to feel unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of ...
...to a 1‐inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is suitable for use good body mechanics. Coping With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this point. While the walking beam.../back positions will be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® Your wheelchair has been designed to feel unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of ...
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...move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. Pinch point may occur. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may result in injury to the user or damage to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using a stairway.... It is approximately 125 lbs. DO NOT attempt to FIGURE 4.3 on page 21. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to lift the wheelchair by means of a stairway, the occupant...
...move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. Pinch point may occur. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may result in injury to the user or damage to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using a stairway.... It is approximately 125 lbs. DO NOT attempt to FIGURE 4.3 on page 21. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to lift the wheelchair by means of a stairway, the occupant...
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...SureStep® Remove the occupant from the stairway prior to reassembly. Remove the seat. Remove any accessories to move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Bend your knees and keep your back straight. 5. Rear Fork Front Fork FIGURE 4.3 Lifting/Stairways ƽ ... 8. Using non‐removable (nondetachable) parts, transfer the seat and any accessories on the wheelchair. 4. Reinstall the seat. NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. 3. Ensure that were removed in FIGURE...
...SureStep® Remove the occupant from the stairway prior to reassembly. Remove the seat. Remove any accessories to move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Bend your knees and keep your back straight. 5. Rear Fork Front Fork FIGURE 4.3 Lifting/Stairways ƽ ... 8. Using non‐removable (nondetachable) parts, transfer the seat and any accessories on the wheelchair. 4. Reinstall the seat. NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 38. 3. Ensure that were removed in FIGURE...
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...this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4 on page 52. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® 22 Part No. 1143206 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 it.... or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Pronto® M41 with transfer. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. FIGURE 4.4 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. This will be performed ...
...this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4 on page 52. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® 22 Part No. 1143206 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 it.... or no seat platform will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Pronto® M41 with transfer. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. FIGURE 4.4 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. This will be performed ...
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... reach objects if you to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Reaching and Bending - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5. FIGURE 4.6 ... 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 - Reach back only as far as possible to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor...
... reach objects if you to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Reaching and Bending - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5. FIGURE 4.6 ... 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 - Reach back only as far as possible to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor...
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... 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. Replace if corroded or damaged. ❑ Check that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are present and legible.
... 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. Replace if corroded or damaged. ❑ Check that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are present and legible.