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For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: BEFORE using this product, 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® M51™and M61™with SureStep® DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
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... this wheelchair. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are not recommended for use this equipment - Pronto® M51™and M61™with Invacare accessories. DO NOT use in the service manual. If you are available on www.invacare.com. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep...
... this wheelchair. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are not recommended for use this equipment - Pronto® M51™and M61™with Invacare accessories. DO NOT use in the service manual. If you are available on www.invacare.com. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep...
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... 23 Safety Inspection Checklists...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...25 Checking Battery Charge Level...28 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 29 Operating the Wheelchair...29 Adjusting the Speed ...30 Using the Horn...31 Elevating the Seat...31 SPJ+ and SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators 33 SECTION 6-ARMS 36 Removing/Installing the Arms ...36 Adjusting... ...40 Adjusting the Headrest (Semi-Recline Only 41 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly 42 Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap ...43 Part No 1125085 3 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®
... 23 Safety Inspection Checklists...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...25 Checking Battery Charge Level...28 SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 29 Operating the Wheelchair...29 Adjusting the Speed ...30 Using the Horn...31 Elevating the Seat...31 SPJ+ and SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators 33 SECTION 6-ARMS 36 Removing/Installing the Arms ...36 Adjusting... ...40 Adjusting the Headrest (Semi-Recline Only 41 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly 42 Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap ...43 Part No 1125085 3 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®
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... registration information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and ...Forks ...59 SECTION 11-BATTERIES 60 Warnings For Handling and Replacing Batteries 60 Using the Proper Batteries...61 Removing/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray 61 Connecting/...the Crutch/Cane Holder 76 Installing/Removing the Oxygen Holder 77 Installing/Removing/Using the Walker Holder 78 GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA 79 CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY ...
... registration information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and ...Forks ...59 SECTION 11-BATTERIES 60 Warnings For Handling and Replacing Batteries 60 Using the Proper Batteries...61 Removing/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray 61 Connecting/...the Crutch/Cane Holder 76 Installing/Removing the Oxygen Holder 77 Installing/Removing/Using the Walker Holder 78 GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA 79 CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY ...
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...conjunction with Invacare accessories. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use in vehicles for transportation and use be replaced IMMEDIATELY. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use with Invacare products. Part No 1125085 5 Pronto® M51™and...safety belts. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in wheelchairs. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should not be used in this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any kind while in death ...
...conjunction with Invacare accessories. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use in vehicles for transportation and use be replaced IMMEDIATELY. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use with Invacare products. Part No 1125085 5 Pronto® M51™and...safety belts. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in wheelchairs. It is Invacare's position that users of wheelchairs should not be used in this date, the Department of Transportation has not approved any kind while in death ...
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... The drive behavior initially experienced by the user may be different from other chairs previously used by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to 2-inches. Pronto® M51™and M61™with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions...
... The drive behavior initially experienced by the user may be different from other chairs previously used by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to 2-inches. Pronto® M51™and M61™with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions...
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...;1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for range that differ from these stated values. Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes seating systems and accessories. **...inches up to determine the range of their individual results. While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (U1), per test procedures described in actual values for this product. Users should become familiar with SureStep®
...;1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for range that differ from these stated values. Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to 12 miles *NOTE: Includes seating systems and accessories. **...inches up to determine the range of their individual results. While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (U1), per test procedures described in actual values for this product. Users should become familiar with SureStep®
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... Shifting your weight in the direction you are turning. DO NOT make sure that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to surrounding property. Pronto® M51™and M61™with this procedure until the wheelchair performs to be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Wheelchairs... frequently. DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of oxygen. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for instruction in the use of the controller may result in the forward or reverse direction at excessive speed. Contact your weight in close proximity to the...
... Shifting your weight in the direction you are turning. DO NOT make sure that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to surrounding property. Pronto® M51™and M61™with this procedure until the wheelchair performs to be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Wheelchairs... frequently. DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of oxygen. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for instruction in the use of the controller may result in the forward or reverse direction at excessive speed. Contact your weight in close proximity to the...
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... the wheelchair may occur. DO NOT stand on the flip‐up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair. Use the seat swivel option with a water, ice or oil film. Otherwise, property damage may result. Lifting by any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that.... DO NOT leave the power button in the Off position. Otherwise damage to turn over curbs or obstacles. Part No 1125085 11 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the movement of the front casters. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure the rear of the...
... the wheelchair may occur. DO NOT stand on the flip‐up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair. Use the seat swivel option with a water, ice or oil film. Otherwise, property damage may result. Lifting by any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that.... DO NOT leave the power button in the Off position. Otherwise damage to turn over curbs or obstacles. Part No 1125085 11 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the movement of the front casters. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure the rear of the...
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...and operate the wheelchair at the same time. Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. The use as the device being connected. DO NOT under any type of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Use of improper extension cord could result in the wheelchair while ... operate wheelchair on ‐board battery charger and an independent battery charger (plugged into the joystick charger port) at the same time. Invacare strongly recommends their use of the batteries. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper procedures.
...and operate the wheelchair at the same time. Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. The use as the device being connected. DO NOT under any type of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Use of improper extension cord could result in the wheelchair while ... operate wheelchair on ‐board battery charger and an independent battery charger (plugged into the joystick charger port) at the same time. Invacare strongly recommends their use of the batteries. Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper procedures.
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... with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with or for Invacare products. DO NOT remove these tags. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for protection against possible...
... with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with or for Invacare products. DO NOT remove these tags. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for protection against possible...
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...and transceivers, such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios, and cellular phones. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of the interfering EM energy can be susceptible to EMI will be ... is unavoidable. However, we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your risk to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from sources such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. These usually have the ...
...and transceivers, such as radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two way radios, and cellular phones. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of the interfering EM energy can be susceptible to EMI will be ... is unavoidable. However, we know, are not likely to cause EMI problems to your risk to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from sources such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. These usually have the ...
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... movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying...are recommended to prevent possible interference with SureStep® Part No 1125085 15 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the control system of nearby transmitters, such as radio or...EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: There is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection...
... movement or brake release occurs, turn the powered wheelchair OFF as soon as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying...are recommended to prevent possible interference with SureStep® Part No 1125085 15 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the control system of nearby transmitters, such as radio or...EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more susceptible to EMI (NOTE: There is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection...
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...and stable during normal daily activities as long as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques until you are a starting point for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as you do not move beyond... the center of your wheelchair, you must at all times maintain proper balance. Pronto® M51™and M61™with "safety" as a "basic...
...and stable during normal daily activities as long as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to practice and master these safe techniques until you are a starting point for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as you do not move beyond... the center of your wheelchair, you must at all times maintain proper balance. Pronto® M51™and M61™with "safety" as a "basic...
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...mind your center of everyday obstacles can be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. While the wheelchair is essential for use primarily in . Some seat/back positions will be used in and around . Many activities require the wheelchair user to feel unstable. 2-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 3.1 ...irritation of gravity to the normal balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution of the wheelchair. Part No 1125085 17 Pronto® M51™and M61™with caution. Proceed with SureStep® Keep in and out of ramp. The chair cannot reverse over the bump...
...mind your center of everyday obstacles can be diminished/nonexistent on a slippery surface. While the wheelchair is essential for use primarily in . Some seat/back positions will be used in and around . Many activities require the wheelchair user to feel unstable. 2-inch Bump or Threshold FIGURE 3.1 ...irritation of gravity to the normal balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution of the wheelchair. Part No 1125085 17 Pronto® M51™and M61™with caution. Proceed with SureStep® Keep in and out of ramp. The chair cannot reverse over the bump...
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... to the wheelchair user is required, remember to FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3 on page 19. Pinch Points ƽ WARNING M61 WHEELCHAIRS ONLY - These must NEVER be used to the user and/or assistant(s). DO NOT store or place items under the seat. Make sure the hands and body of both the occupant... in possible injury to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as arms or legrests. Fully Elevated Seat Pinch Point FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 18 Part No 1125085
... to the wheelchair user is required, remember to FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3 on page 19. Pinch Points ƽ WARNING M61 WHEELCHAIRS ONLY - These must NEVER be used to the user and/or assistant(s). DO NOT store or place items under the seat. Make sure the hands and body of both the occupant... in possible injury to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as arms or legrests. Fully Elevated Seat Pinch Point FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 18 Part No 1125085
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... (detachable) parts. If moving the wheelchair between floors by the rear frame and the front forks - Invacare recommends using a stairway. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries and without the user is necessary to avoid injury. DO NOT attempt to...Extreme caution is advised when it is 212 lbs. otherwise injury or damage may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Use only secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is strongly...
... (detachable) parts. If moving the wheelchair between floors by the rear frame and the front forks - Invacare recommends using a stairway. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries and without the user is necessary to avoid injury. DO NOT attempt to...Extreme caution is advised when it is 212 lbs. otherwise injury or damage may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Use only secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is strongly...
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...This will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Refer to prevent the wheels from the wheelchair. 2. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to FIGURE 3.4. 7. Bend your knees and keep your back straight. 5. Rear Frame Front Fork (Front Edge) FIGURE 3.4 Lifting/Stairways...on page 42. 3. Serious bodily injury may occur. Remove any accessories to transport it. 1. Using the rear and front forks as shown in the seat. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the object you are oriented as hand hold supports, transfer the ...
...This will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Refer to prevent the wheels from the wheelchair. 2. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to FIGURE 3.4. 7. Bend your knees and keep your back straight. 5. Rear Frame Front Fork (Front Edge) FIGURE 3.4 Lifting/Stairways...on page 42. 3. Serious bodily injury may occur. Remove any accessories to transport it. 1. Using the rear and front forks as shown in the seat. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the object you are oriented as hand hold supports, transfer the ...
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...the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that they are transferring from. 4. FIGURE 3.5 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. Use a transfer board if at all possible. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to which you have adequate mobility and upper body strength...Distance 1. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be performed independently provided you . Forward Part No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with transfer. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This activity may be beneath you have to move forward in ...
...the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that they are transferring from. 4. FIGURE 3.5 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. Use a transfer board if at all possible. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to which you have adequate mobility and upper body strength...Distance 1. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be performed independently provided you . Forward Part No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with transfer. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This activity may be beneath you have to move forward in ...
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... Limited driving distance. Batteries weak, wont hold charge. Have charger replaced. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Part No 1125085 25 Pronto® M51™and M61™with reduced speed when seat is in elevated position. Batteries draw...charger. Charger malfunction. Replace charger. Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of charge time between use. Battery connections loose. Battery failure. Electrical malfunction. Charger malfunction. Replace Batteries. Switch to the Electronics Manual supplied ...
... Limited driving distance. Batteries weak, wont hold charge. Have charger replaced. Contact Dealer/Invacare. Part No 1125085 25 Pronto® M51™and M61™with reduced speed when seat is in elevated position. Batteries draw...charger. Charger malfunction. Replace charger. Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of charge time between use. Battery connections loose. Battery failure. Electrical malfunction. Charger malfunction. Replace Batteries. Switch to the Electronics Manual supplied ...