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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. 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.
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... MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are available on www.invacare.com. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use this equipment - Pronto® M41 with this wheelchair. DO NOT use with SureStep Service Manual MK5™NX™ Electronics...
... MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are available on www.invacare.com. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use this equipment - Pronto® M41 with this wheelchair. DO NOT use with SureStep Service Manual MK5™NX™ Electronics...
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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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... rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of any type. As of this manual and apply to the table ...user may result in a moving vehicle of any kind while in death or serious injury. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for definitions of the signal words. Pronto® M41...
... rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of any type. As of this manual and apply to the table ...user may result in a moving vehicle of any kind while in death or serious injury. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be transferred into appropriate seating in vehicles for definitions of the signal words. Pronto® M41...
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Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of corrosion (water exposure, ... should be taken when traversing such slopes. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Other general warnings listed within this wheelchair. SPECIAL NOTES ƽ WARNING The following warnings apply specifically to water may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces...
Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of corrosion (water exposure, ... should be taken when traversing such slopes. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto® M41 with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Other general warnings listed within 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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... result in ANSI/RESNA WC/VOL2‐1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for this product. Refer to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes accessories. **NOTE: Values for range are derived based on the joystick to 5 m.p.h. Pronto...
... result in ANSI/RESNA WC/VOL2‐1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for this product. Refer to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes accessories. **NOTE: Values for range are derived based on the joystick to 5 m.p.h. Pronto...
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... shift your weight in the direction you are frequently exposed to water may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to specifications. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may require replacement of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant... with SureStep® DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release levers until the wheelchair performs to tip over . Part No. 1143206 11 Pronto® M41 with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. Damage to ...
... shift your weight in the direction you are frequently exposed to water may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to specifications. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may require replacement of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant... with SureStep® DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release levers until the wheelchair performs to tip over . Part No. 1143206 11 Pronto® M41 with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. Damage to ...
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...DO NOT stand on the front riggings, otherwise damage may result. The seat positioning strap is in the On position when entering or exiting your wheelchair to the chair. DO NOT attempt to drive over and cause bodily harm or damage to turn over curbs or obstacles. Limited Clearance Between Footboard... and/or damage may come in contact with the caster possibly resulting in the upward position or moved out of the tube before operating the wheelchair. Make sure the detent balls of the quick‐release pin are fully released beyond the outer edge of the way. Avoid storing or...
...DO NOT stand on the front riggings, otherwise damage may result. The seat positioning strap is in the On position when entering or exiting your wheelchair to the chair. DO NOT attempt to drive over and cause bodily harm or damage to turn over curbs or obstacles. Limited Clearance Between Footboard... and/or damage may come in contact with the caster possibly resulting in the upward position or moved out of the tube before operating the wheelchair. Make sure the detent balls of the quick‐release pin are fully released beyond the outer edge of the way. Avoid storing or...
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...each charger (supplied or purchased). Three prong to the user. DO NOT operate wheelchair with batteries. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for this manual are based on the charger. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same... time. The use of improper extension cord could result in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. Use of deep cycle gel ...
...each charger (supplied or purchased). Three prong to the user. DO NOT operate wheelchair with batteries. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for this manual are based on the charger. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same... time. The use of improper extension cord could result in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. Use of deep cycle gel ...
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... where water can enter and that all electrical connections are secure at all times. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for Invacare products. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in place, joystick boot is torn or cracked. Pronto® M41 with SureStep has a weight limitation...GUIDELINES Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. This provides the end user or his/her assistant sufficient time to...
... where water can enter and that all electrical connections are secure at all times. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for Invacare products. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in place, joystick boot is torn or cracked. Pronto® M41 with SureStep has a weight limitation...GUIDELINES Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. This provides the end user or his/her assistant sufficient time to...
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... WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Each powered wheelchair can be measured in volts per meter (V/m). Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire ... will be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from radio wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to avoid. NOTE: Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON, even when not being used....
... WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Each powered wheelchair can be measured in volts per meter (V/m). Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire ... will be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from radio wave sources) can cause the powered wheelchair to avoid. NOTE: Some cellular telephones and similar devices transmit signals while they are ON, even when not being used....
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... or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may make it more intense as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. ...SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION ƽ WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible...
... or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may make it more intense as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. ...SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION ƽ WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible...
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...NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 59. Seat Shroud ❑ Install the batteries into the wheelchair base. SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP ƽ WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that all attaching hardware ...is properly setup before use . ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Refer to Connecting/ Disconnecting Battery Cables on page 61. otherwise injury or damage may result. Before performing ...
...NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 59. Seat Shroud ❑ Install the batteries into the wheelchair base. SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP ƽ WARNING After any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that all attaching hardware ...is properly setup before use . ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Refer to Connecting/ Disconnecting Battery Cables on page 61. otherwise injury or damage may result. Before performing ...
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... to deal with SureStep® 18 Part No. 1143206 If more than one individual. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual are discussed on your seat positioning strap. Proper positioning is a positioning belt only...
... to deal with SureStep® 18 Part No. 1143206 If more than one individual. Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to maintain stability and balance. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this manual are discussed on your seat positioning strap. Proper positioning is a positioning belt only...
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... released, resulting in . Keep in and around . Some seat/back positions will be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Traction will cause wheelchair to feel unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of ramp. Proceed with SureStep®...your center of gravity to a 1‐inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you to traverse up to maintain stability and balance...
... released, resulting in . Keep in and around . Some seat/back positions will be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. Traction will cause wheelchair to feel unstable. 1-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 4.1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles CAUTION Be aware of condition of ramp. Proceed with SureStep®...your center of gravity to a 1‐inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you to traverse up to maintain stability and balance...
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...(lift with SureStep® 20 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may occur. Lifting by the rear frame and the front forks - Invacare recommends using a stairway. Pronto® M41 with your legs) to move ...an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. If moving a power wheelchair between floors. Use only secure, nondetachable parts...
...(lift with SureStep® 20 Part No. 1143206 SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pinch Points ƽ WARNING Pinch point may occur. Lifting by the rear frame and the front forks - Invacare recommends using a stairway. Pronto® M41 with your legs) to move ...an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. If moving a power wheelchair between floors. Use only secure, nondetachable parts...
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... ƽ WARNING - Remove any accessories, move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary: NOTE: When using a stairway to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on the wheelchair. 4. Using the rear and front forks as shown ... DO NOT use an escalator to move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Remove the seat. Ensure that were removed in FIGURE 4.3. 6. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors. Using non‐removable (nondetachable)...
... ƽ WARNING - Remove any accessories, move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary: NOTE: When using a stairway to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on the wheelchair. 4. Using the rear and front forks as shown ... DO NOT use an escalator to move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Remove the seat. Ensure that were removed in FIGURE 4.3. 6. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors. Using non‐removable (nondetachable)...
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...Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. Refer to transfer in the seat. 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 moving before attempting to ... motor release levers are transferring onto. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair. Use a transfer board if at all possible. After the wheelchair is taken to FIGURE 4.4 on side of the wheelchair tipping forward. Shift body weight into seat with ...
...Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. Refer to transfer in the seat. 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 moving before attempting to ... motor release levers are transferring onto. Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair. Use a transfer board if at all possible. After the wheelchair is taken to FIGURE 4.4 on side of the wheelchair tipping forward. Shift body weight into seat with ...
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... - Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . This will extend without changing your knees. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Reach back only as far as possible to FIGURE 4.5. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Forward NOTE: For this procedure...
... - Backward ƽ WARNING DO NOT lean over . This will extend without changing your knees. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Reach back only as far as possible to FIGURE 4.5. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your center of the back upholstery. Forward NOTE: For this procedure...
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... assembly has proper tension when caster is secured to a stop . ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is functional. Pronto® M41 with any vehicle, wheels and tires should be replaced as necessary....side). ❑ Ensure that the arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly. ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are present and legible. Replace if necessary. Initial adjustments should...
... assembly has proper tension when caster is secured to a stop . ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is functional. Pronto® M41 with any vehicle, wheels and tires should be replaced as necessary....side). ❑ Ensure that the arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly. ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are present and legible. Replace if necessary. Initial adjustments should...