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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 Reaching, Leaning and Bending ...SECTION 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...
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 Reaching, Leaning and Bending ...SECTION 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...
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...The seat positioning strap is not designed for use be different from other chairs previously used. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be used by the auto industry. The drive behavior initially experienced by the user ... hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. 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. It is a positioning belt only...
...The seat positioning strap is not designed for use be different from other chairs previously used. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be used by the auto industry. The drive behavior initially experienced by the user ... hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in personal injury or property damage. 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. It is a positioning belt only...
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...procedure until the power is to be examined during the set ‐up, check to the specifications entered during maintenance for instruction in the opposite direction of the turn may tip over . Shifting your weight in the use of the wheelchair. DO NOT... product. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to make sure that are used by a qualified technician. Operation Information Performance adjustments should be performed only by ...
...procedure until the power is to be examined during the set ‐up, check to the specifications entered during maintenance for instruction in the opposite direction of the turn may tip over . Shifting your weight in the use of the wheelchair. DO NOT... product. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to make sure that are used by a qualified technician. Operation Information Performance adjustments should be performed only by ...
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... centered on the flip‐up footboard is in injury. DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. DO... NOT leave the power button in contact with SureStep® 12 Part No. 1143206 It is a positioning belt only. Doing so may come in the On position ...
... centered on the flip‐up footboard is in injury. DO NOT stand on the footboard, away from the footboard sides, while operating the wheelchair. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. DO... NOT leave the power button in contact with SureStep® 12 Part No. 1143206 It is a positioning belt only. Doing so may come in the On position ...
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...Invacare strongly recommends their use of improper extension cord could result in serious injury or further damage to the AC cable. Batteries that interfere with extension cord attached to property. Use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair...or purchased). Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to the user. The use as the power source for these applications. DO NOT operate wheelchair with the battery box cannot be used . Part No. 1143206 13 Pronto® M41 ...
...Invacare strongly recommends their use of improper extension cord could result in serious injury or further damage to the AC cable. Batteries that interfere with extension cord attached to property. Use of three prong adapters can result in improper grounding and present a shock hazard to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair...or purchased). Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to the user. The use as the power source for these applications. DO NOT operate wheelchair with the battery box cannot be used . Part No. 1143206 13 Pronto® M41 ...
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...with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for an extended period of time. DO NOT use of weight training. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use power wheelchair in a rain storm of 300 lbs. DO NOT use only a three‐wire extension cord having the same or...the chair to contact a qualified electrician and have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of its power wheelchairs in a damp area for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Check to ensure that all electrical connections...
...with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for an extended period of time. DO NOT use of weight training. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use power wheelchair in a rain storm of 300 lbs. DO NOT use only a three‐wire extension cord having the same or...the chair to contact a qualified electrician and have not been designed or tested as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for any kind of its power wheelchairs in a damp area for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Check to ensure that all electrical connections...
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...the immunity level, the greater the protection. Others are not likely to cause EMI problems to avoid. Each powered wheelchair can cause the powered wheelchair to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from sources such as we believe that by itself, .... However, we know, are not apparent and exposure is called its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal...
...the immunity level, the greater the protection. Others are not likely to cause EMI problems to avoid. Each powered wheelchair can cause the powered wheelchair to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from sources such as we believe that by itself, .... However, we know, are not apparent and exposure is called its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal...
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...high levels of EM energy very close to them; 3) If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from ...volts per meter; 3) The immunity level of the product is a source of EMI nearby. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION ƽ WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: There is no easy ...
...high levels of EM energy very close to them; 3) If unintended movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from ...volts per meter; 3) The immunity level of the product is a source of EMI nearby. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION ƽ WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: There is no easy ...
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If moving a power wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. otherwise injury or damage may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Lifting by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair. It is necessary to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Pinch...
If moving a power wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. otherwise injury or damage may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Lifting by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair. It is necessary to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors by means of any removable (detachable) parts. Pinch...
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... board if at all possible. This will be performed independently provided you . 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 it. 2. FIGURE 4.4 Transferring To... and From Other Seats 3. After the wheelchair is taken to reduce the gap distance by aligning both ...
... board if at all possible. This will be performed independently provided you . 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 it. 2. FIGURE 4.4 Transferring To... and From Other Seats 3. After the wheelchair is taken to reduce the gap distance by aligning both ...
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... Wheelchairs SYMPTOM Limited driving distance. Battery failure. Batteries weak, wont hold charge. Charger malfunction. Power indicator off - even after recharging. Electrical malfunction. Electrical malfunction. SOLUTIONS Charge batteries overnight or ensure 8 hours of error codes, refer to electronics manual supplied with SureStep® Replace Batteries. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Secure connections. Replace charger. Contact Dealer/Invacare...
... Wheelchairs SYMPTOM Limited driving distance. Battery failure. Batteries weak, wont hold charge. Charger malfunction. Power indicator off - even after recharging. Electrical malfunction. Electrical malfunction. SOLUTIONS Charge batteries overnight or ensure 8 hours of error codes, refer to electronics manual supplied with SureStep® Replace Batteries. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Secure connections. Replace charger. Contact Dealer/Invacare...
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... first error encountered by the control module. battery charge. mode. If multiple errors are on . Power is detected, the wheelchair may flash in The steady LEDs indicate programming, inhibit and/ the current state of -Neutral-at-Power-Up to Right "chase" alternating with steady display. Fewer than three LEDs on the information gauge...
... first error encountered by the control module. battery charge. mode. If multiple errors are on . Power is detected, the wheelchair may flash in The steady LEDs indicate programming, inhibit and/ the current state of -Neutral-at-Power-Up to Right "chase" alternating with steady display. Fewer than three LEDs on the information gauge...
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...could occur if improperly set-up of the Electronics Control Unit is tightened securely - One of the wheelchair. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 30 Part No. 1143206 Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this occurs, press the horn button two times within ten seconds to ...unlock the joystick. 2. Turning the power Off can be achieved by pressing the On/Off button. The LEDs will flash briefly and the horn will lock the joystick. SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and...
...could occur if improperly set-up of the Electronics Control Unit is tightened securely - One of the wheelchair. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 30 Part No. 1143206 Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this occurs, press the horn button two times within ten seconds to ...unlock the joystick. 2. Turning the power Off can be achieved by pressing the On/Off button. The LEDs will flash briefly and the horn will lock the joystick. SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and...
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...Control Buttons on . Adjust the speed. Turn the power on page 33. 2. STOP Release the joystick and the wheelchair will help you learn to utilize the full potential of the wheelchair. SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedure, refer to a stop... 31 Pronto® M41 with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of the wheelchair. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the wheelchair to Turning the Power On/Off on page 32. To slow the wheelchair to FIGURE 6.2. Refer to move in the following : 1. Turn LEFT Move...
...Control Buttons on . Adjust the speed. Turn the power on page 33. 2. STOP Release the joystick and the wheelchair will help you learn to utilize the full potential of the wheelchair. SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair NOTE: For this procedure, refer to a stop... 31 Pronto® M41 with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of the wheelchair. Pushing the joystick in a given direction causes the wheelchair to Turning the Power On/Off on page 32. To slow the wheelchair to FIGURE 6.2. Refer to move in the following : 1. Turn LEFT Move...
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...charged batteries. The Information Gauge display also serves as possible. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 34 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Service Indicator The AMBER service indicator will light when an error or fault occurs. B. Refer to Troubleshooting ‐ Electrical on...A specific number of flashes of the LEDs indicate the type of when the battery requires charging: A. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip. Power is detected by the control module. C. Recharge batteries as soon as a system diagnostic device when a fault is on the front of the...
...charged batteries. The Information Gauge display also serves as possible. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 34 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 6-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Service Indicator The AMBER service indicator will light when an error or fault occurs. B. Refer to Troubleshooting ‐ Electrical on...A specific number of flashes of the LEDs indicate the type of when the battery requires charging: A. Recharge batteries before taking a long trip. Power is detected by the control module. C. Recharge batteries as soon as a system diagnostic device when a fault is on the front of the...
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...Motor Release Levers ‐ Pull the motor lock handles up. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 52 Part No. 1143206 Perform one of the wheelchair behind the footboard. 2. CAUTION Ensure both motor release levers are replaced in the Off position. Freewheeling allows an attendant to FIGURE 11.2 on the ...puncture. Motor Release Levers Engaged Disengaged FIGURE 11.2 Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever Removing/Installing Casters NOTE: For this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. 1. Periodically, the tires will need to be necessary to FIGURE 11.3.
...Motor Release Levers ‐ Pull the motor lock handles up. Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 52 Part No. 1143206 Perform one of the wheelchair behind the footboard. 2. CAUTION Ensure both motor release levers are replaced in the Off position. Freewheeling allows an attendant to FIGURE 11.2 on the ...puncture. Motor Release Levers Engaged Disengaged FIGURE 11.2 Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever Removing/Installing Casters NOTE: For this procedure, refer to maneuver the wheelchair without power. 1. Periodically, the tires will need to be necessary to FIGURE 11.3.
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... rating of over 8A (Amps). Plug the charger's AC power cord or extension into the grounded 110‐volt wall outlet. 3. DO NOT use of an independent charger. 1. NOTE: For this wheelchair model. SECTION 13-BATTERIES CAUTION Only use a charger approved by Invacare when charging through the joystick on the front of the...
... rating of over 8A (Amps). Plug the charger's AC power cord or extension into the grounded 110‐volt wall outlet. 3. DO NOT use of an independent charger. 1. NOTE: For this wheelchair model. SECTION 13-BATTERIES CAUTION Only use a charger approved by Invacare when charging through the joystick on the front of the...