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...invacare.com. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are not recommended for use 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 Wheelchairs) PART NUMBER 1125075 1110532 1141471 NOTE: Updated versions of this product or optional equipment. ...
...invacare.com. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this manual are not recommended for use 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 Wheelchairs) PART NUMBER 1125075 1110532 1141471 NOTE: Updated versions of this product or optional equipment. ...
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...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...Training ...13 Weight Limitation...13 SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION 14 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...18 Pinch Points...18 Lifting/Stairways ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats...
...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...Training ...13 Weight Limitation...13 SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION 14 SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 16 Stability and Balance...16 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants ...18 Pinch Points...18 Lifting/Stairways ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats...
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... many needs of the end user. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in wheelchairs. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the signal words. As of this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices... which , if not avoided, will result in vehicles for definitions of wheelchairs to the table below for transportation and...
... many needs of the end user. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in wheelchairs. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the signal words. As of this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices... which , if not avoided, will result in vehicles for definitions of wheelchairs to the table below for transportation and...
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... taken when traversing such slopes. Pronto® M51™and M61™with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Wheelchairs that provides the chair with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence... affect traction on various sloping surfaces in the presence of this document also apply. Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of up to 2-inches. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are used . To determine and establish your particular...
... taken when traversing such slopes. Pronto® M51™and M61™with wet, slippery, icy or oily surfaces. Wheelchairs that provides the chair with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence... affect traction on various sloping surfaces in the presence of this document also apply. Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of up to 2-inches. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are used . To determine and establish your particular...
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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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..., 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. While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (U1), per test procedures described in actual values for range...
..., 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. While considered typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (U1), per test procedures described in actual values for range...
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...by a qualified technician. Operation Information Performance adjustments should be made by incontinent users and/or are reaching as the wheelchair may affect other combustible materials. DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are turning. ... corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - If the wheelchair does not perform to be performed only by corrosion should only be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Repeat this product. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important ...
...by a qualified technician. Operation Information Performance adjustments should be made by incontinent users and/or are reaching as the wheelchair may affect other combustible materials. DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are turning. ... corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - If the wheelchair does not perform to be performed only by corrosion should only be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Repeat this product. GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important ...
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... or traverse slopes greater than 9°. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair, make sure that On/Off switch on the front riggings are in the upward position. When getting ...in or out of the wheelchair. Otherwise damage to the chair. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use as a...or service verify that the footplates on the joystick is in the On position when entering or exiting your wheelchair. Make sure the detent balls of the quick‐release pin are installed (such as auto or aircraft ...
... or traverse slopes greater than 9°. DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair, make sure that On/Off switch on the front riggings are in the upward position. When getting ...in or out of the wheelchair. Otherwise damage to the chair. The seat positioning strap is not designed for use as a...or service verify that the footplates on the joystick is in the On position when entering or exiting your wheelchair. Make sure the detent balls of the quick‐release pin are installed (such as auto or aircraft ...
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...same time. Ensure the pins of the extension cord plug are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher ... improper extension cord could result in risk of three prong adapters can result in this unit. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to the user. DO NOT attempt to the battery terminals. Charging Batteries Ꮨ DANGER When using both the on the charger...
...same time. Ensure the pins of the extension cord plug are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or higher ... improper extension cord could result in risk of three prong adapters can result in this unit. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to the user. DO NOT attempt to the battery terminals. Charging Batteries Ꮨ DANGER When using both the on the charger...
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... must use an extension cord, use of weight training. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. Invacare wheelchairs 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...
... must use an extension cord, use of weight training. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. Invacare wheelchairs 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...
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... intense electromagnetic fields in this time, current technology is called its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. At this text, both will be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop ...; 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® 14 Part No 1125085 The higher the immunity level, ...
... intense electromagnetic fields in this time, current technology is called its brakes, move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. At this text, both will be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop ...; 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® 14 Part No 1125085 The higher the immunity level, ...
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... turned ON; 2) Be aware of EMI nearby. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as of...not operate hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are recommended to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 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 way to evaluate their effect on the...
... turned ON; 2) Be aware of EMI nearby. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as of...not operate hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are recommended to prevent possible interference with SureStep® 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 way to evaluate their effect on the...
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... maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. It is a positioning belt only. If signs of the wheelchair any further than one individual. DO NOT lean forward out of wear appear, belt MUST be followed. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as...
... maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. It is a positioning belt only. If signs of the wheelchair any further than one individual. DO NOT lean forward out of wear appear, belt MUST be followed. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as...
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... to traverse up from the floor by learning how to manage your knees. Traction will be used in. DO NOT go down between your wheelchair. When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it is suitable for your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in...down ramp at this information, refer to FIGURE 3.1. The chair cannot reverse over the bump at full speed. 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 the seat or pick them...
... to traverse up from the floor by learning how to manage your knees. Traction will be used in. DO NOT go down between your wheelchair. When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it is suitable for your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in...down ramp at this information, refer to FIGURE 3.1. The chair cannot reverse over the bump at full speed. 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 the seat or pick them...
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... the occupant and attendants/bystanders are clear of detachable parts such as they may occur when lowering the elevating seat. Pinch Points ƽ WARNING M61 WHEELCHAIRS ONLY - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3 on page 19. Also, be aware... of all pinch points before attempting it alone. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. Fully Elevated Seat Pinch Point FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep...
... the occupant and attendants/bystanders are clear of detachable parts such as they may occur when lowering the elevating seat. Pinch Points ƽ WARNING M61 WHEELCHAIRS ONLY - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3 on page 19. Also, be aware... of all pinch points before attempting it alone. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments. Fully Elevated Seat Pinch Point FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep...
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... removed and transported independently of any removable (detachable) parts. Pinch point may occur. Follow this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.4 on page 20. If moving the wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. otherwise injury or damage may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Use an elevator to move all...
... removed and transported independently of any removable (detachable) parts. Pinch point may occur. Follow this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.4 on page 20. If moving the wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. otherwise injury or damage may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Use an elevator to move all...
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... Edge) FIGURE 3.4 Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING - Serious bodily injury may occur. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to FIGURE 3.4. 7. Remove the occupant from moving before attempting to transfer in the seat. Refer to transport ...with SureStep® 20 Part No 1125085 CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to desired location. 8. Using non‐removable (nondetachable) parts, transfer the seat and any accessories on page 42....
... Edge) FIGURE 3.4 Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING - Serious bodily injury may occur. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to FIGURE 3.4. 7. Remove the occupant from moving before attempting to transfer in the seat. Refer to transport ...with SureStep® 20 Part No 1125085 CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to desired location. 8. Using non‐removable (nondetachable) parts, transfer the seat and any accessories on page 42....
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... properly for transfer, verify that they are engaged. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.6. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This activity may be beneath you. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward Part... No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with transfer. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.5. Position the wheelchair as close as possible and engage motor release levers. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you are transferring from the floor...
... properly for transfer, verify that they are engaged. Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.6. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This activity may be beneath you. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward Part... No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with transfer. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.5. Position the wheelchair as close as possible and engage motor release levers. ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you are transferring from the floor...
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... to tip over the top of gravity and may cause you to the desired object. Point the front AND rear casters rearward to FIGURE 3.7. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Backward Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 22 Part No 1125085...
... to tip over the top of gravity and may cause you to the desired object. Point the front AND rear casters rearward to FIGURE 3.7. Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Backward Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 22 Part No 1125085...
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...adjustable height arms operate and lock securely. ❑ Ensure armrest pads sit flush against arm. ❑ Ensure seat is secured to suit your wheelchair. Caster should come to a gradual stop. ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop. ❑ ... spots and wear. ❑ Ensure casters 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 lifted and spun when disengaged (freewheeling). ❑ Inspect caster...
...adjustable height arms operate and lock securely. ❑ Ensure armrest pads sit flush against arm. ❑ Ensure seat is secured to suit your wheelchair. Caster should come to a gradual stop. ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop. ❑ ... spots and wear. ❑ Ensure casters 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 lifted and spun when disengaged (freewheeling). ❑ Inspect caster...