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... are not recommended for use with this wheelchair. Pronto® M51™and M61™with Invacare accessories. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep® 2 Part No 1125085 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT M50/M51/M61 Service Manual MK5™NX™Electronics Manual (M51 Wheelchairs) MK6i™Electronics Field Reference Guide (M61...
... are not recommended for use with this wheelchair. Pronto® M51™and M61™with Invacare accessories. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with SureStep® 2 Part No 1125085 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT M50/M51/M61 Service Manual MK5™NX™Electronics Manual (M51 Wheelchairs) MK6i™Electronics Field Reference Guide (M61...
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... Bending - Backward ...22 SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 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 ... 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® Forward 21 Reaching and Bending -
... Bending - Backward ...22 SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING 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 ... 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® Forward 21 Reaching and Bending -
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NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of Transportation has not approved any type. As of this manual and apply to be transferred... situation which , if not avoided, may result in conjunction with Invacare products. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in vehicles of the end user. Part No 1125085 5 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the user and his/her healthcare professional...
NOTICE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of Transportation has not approved any type. As of this manual and apply to be transferred... situation which , if not avoided, may result in conjunction with Invacare products. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in vehicles of the end user. Part No 1125085 5 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the user and his/her healthcare professional...
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This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to 2-inches. Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of this wheelchair. Wheelchairs should be different from other chairs previously used by the user may be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Doing...frequently. The following warnings apply specifically to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Pronto® M51™and M61™with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be taken when ...
This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to 2-inches. Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of this wheelchair. Wheelchairs should be different from other chairs previously used by the user may be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Doing...frequently. The following warnings apply specifically to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Pronto® M51™and M61™with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be taken when ...
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LABEL LOCATION LABEL LOCATION M51 Wheelchairs Serial label located inside the wheelchair frame M61 Wheelchairs Part No 1125085 7 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®
LABEL LOCATION LABEL LOCATION M51 Wheelchairs Serial label located inside the wheelchair frame M61 Wheelchairs Part No 1125085 7 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®
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... in actual values for more information about the battery discharge indicator. Refer to determine the range of their individual results. Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to Battery Charger Operation on certain ideal conditions. Users should become familiar with..., Heights and Depth U1 - Quantity 2 300 lbs PERFORMANCE SPEED: TURNING RADIUS: **RANGE (VARIABLE): 0 to 4.3 m.p.h. 19½ inches up to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair.
... in actual values for more information about the battery discharge indicator. Refer to determine the range of their individual results. Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to Battery Charger Operation on certain ideal conditions. Users should become familiar with..., Heights and Depth U1 - Quantity 2 300 lbs PERFORMANCE SPEED: TURNING RADIUS: **RANGE (VARIABLE): 0 to 4.3 m.p.h. 19½ inches up to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair.
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...only be made by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS shift your weight in close proximity to specifications, turn . Pronto® M51™and M61™with this product. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Contact your ... of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of the wheelchair. Accessories Extreme care should be exercised when using oxygen in the opposite direction of this process and the driverʹs capabilities...
...only be made by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. ALWAYS shift your weight in close proximity to specifications, turn . Pronto® M51™and M61™with this product. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Contact your ... of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of the wheelchair. Accessories Extreme care should be exercised when using oxygen in the opposite direction of this process and the driverʹs capabilities...
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... so may impede proper operation. When getting in the upward position. Otherwise damage to the wheelchair may result or may cause your wheelchair to turn over curbs or obstacles. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use as... withstanding high stress loads such as safety flag, crutch/cane holder, etc.). Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. DO NOT attempt to drive over and cause bodily harm or damage ...edge of the way. Part No 1125085 11 Pronto® M51™and M61™with caution when accessories are in the Off position.
... so may impede proper operation. When getting in the upward position. Otherwise damage to the wheelchair may result or may cause your wheelchair to turn over curbs or obstacles. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use as... withstanding high stress loads such as safety flag, crutch/cane holder, etc.). Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. DO NOT attempt to drive over and cause bodily harm or damage ...edge of the way. Part No 1125085 11 Pronto® M51™and M61™with caution when accessories are in the Off position.
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... extension cord plug. DO NOT sit in an elevated position. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES M61 Wheelchairs Only DO NOT operate wheelchair on an incline while in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use of improper extension cord could result in this unit. Charging Batteries... for this manual are based on the use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. Pronto® M51™and M61™with extension cord attached to recharge batteries using an extension cord, use of moisture. Carefully read battery/battery...
... extension cord plug. DO NOT sit in an elevated position. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES M61 Wheelchairs Only DO NOT operate wheelchair on an incline while in the wheelchair while charging the batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use of improper extension cord could result in this unit. Charging Batteries... for this manual are based on the use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. Pronto® M51™and M61™with extension cord attached to recharge batteries using an extension cord, use of moisture. Carefully read battery/battery...
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... the chair to ensure that all times. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use power wheelchair in accordance with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. ..., may damage the upholstery. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for an extended period of any kind....
... the chair to ensure that all times. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use power wheelchair in accordance with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus. In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE warning tags on some equipment. ..., may damage the upholstery. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with three‐prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for an extended period of any kind....
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... and easy to as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in volts per meter (V/m). Some... of these sources are a number of sources of the vehicle; Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this time, current technology is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from the more common sources of hand...
... and easy to as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV broadcast antenna towers) and amateur (HAM) radios. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in volts per meter (V/m). Some... of these sources are a number of sources of the vehicle; Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this time, current technology is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from the more common sources of hand...
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... release occurs, turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the powered wheelchair is turned ON; 2) Be aware of EMI nearby. Part No 1125085 15 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the control system of special concern. Therefore, the warnings listed...meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Modification of any kind to the electronics ...
... release occurs, turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the powered wheelchair is turned ON; 2) Be aware of EMI nearby. Part No 1125085 15 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the control system of special concern. Therefore, the warnings listed...meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Modification of any kind to the electronics ...
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... wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair, you do not move beyond the center of gravity. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Invacare recognizes... most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair, resulting in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Pronto® M51™and M61™with daily living activities that carrying heavy objects on the ...
... wheelchair users often develop skills to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING ALWAYS wear your wheelchair, you do not move beyond the center of gravity. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Invacare recognizes... most common procedures and techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair, resulting in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Pronto® M51™and M61™with daily living activities that carrying heavy objects on the ...
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...everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by reaching down ramp at this information, refer to FIGURE 3.1. Part No 1125085 17 Pronto® M51™and M61™with caution. Coping with the irritation of ramp. Keep in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting... them up to a 2‐inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Coping With Everyday Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in . Continue forward and then...
...everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by reaching down ramp at this information, refer to FIGURE 3.1. Part No 1125085 17 Pronto® M51™and M61™with caution. Coping with the irritation of ramp. Keep in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting... them up to a 2‐inch bump or threshold, stopping after the wheels cross the bump poses a problem. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Coping With Everyday Obstacles ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in . Continue forward and then...
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...and bend your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. Pinch Points ƽ WARNING M61 WHEELCHAIRS ONLY - DO NOT store or place items under the seat. Fully Elevated Seat Pinch Point FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points Pronto® M51™and M61™with ...SureStep® 18 Part No 1125085 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics.
...and bend your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. Pinch Points ƽ WARNING M61 WHEELCHAIRS ONLY - DO NOT store or place items under the seat. Fully Elevated Seat Pinch Point FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points Pronto® M51™and M61™with ...SureStep® 18 Part No 1125085 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics.
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... attempt to move all wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors when an... of a wheelchair may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the power wheelchair. Extreme caution is advised when it is strongly recommended to the wheelchair. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61...
... attempt to move all wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors when an... of a wheelchair may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the power wheelchair. Extreme caution is advised when it is strongly recommended to the wheelchair. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61...
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... that the casters are transferring onto. Reinstall any accessories on the wheelchair. 4. This will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Ensure that were removed in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Rear Frame Front Fork (Front Edge) FIGURE 3.4 Lifting...Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the Motor Release Levers to prevent the wheels from the wheelchair. 2. Also, make sure every precaution is taken to FIGURE 3.4. 7. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the object you...
... that the casters are transferring onto. Reinstall any accessories on the wheelchair. 4. This will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the wheelchair. Ensure that were removed in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Rear Frame Front Fork (Front Edge) FIGURE 3.4 Lifting...Other Seats ƽ WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the Motor Release Levers to prevent the wheels from the wheelchair. 2. Also, make sure every precaution is taken to FIGURE 3.4. 7. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the object you...
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.... Forward Part No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with transfer. Flip back or remove arm on page 57. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to move forward in the seat or pick them up from it. 2. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This activity may be beneath you...
.... Forward Part No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with transfer. Flip back or remove arm on page 57. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to move forward in the seat or pick them up from it. 2. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This activity may be beneath you...
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... Bending - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Backward Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 22 Part No 1125085 This will extend without changing your center of...
... Bending - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to For this procedure, refer to create the longest possible wheelbase. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Backward Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 22 Part No 1125085 This will extend without changing your center of...
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Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: All Wheelchairs Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are free of debris. Part No 1125085 23 Pronto® M51™and M61™with any other vehicle. SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING...
Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: All Wheelchairs Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are free of debris. Part No 1125085 23 Pronto® M51™and M61™with any other vehicle. SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING...