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DO NOT use with Invacare accessories. 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 wheelchair. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this...
DO NOT use with Invacare accessories. 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 wheelchair. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING A qualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this...
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...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...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...
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.... SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the signal words. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by the auto industry. Caution...
.... SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the signal words. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by the auto industry. Caution...
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...optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of this wheelchair. Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of electrical components more frequently. Wheelchairs should be different from other chairs previously used by incontinent users and/... • The end user's weight can materially affect traction on inclines with SureStep® 6 Part No 1125085 This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to water may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces. •...
...optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of this wheelchair. Great care should be examined during maintenance for signs of electrical components more frequently. Wheelchairs should be different from other chairs previously used by incontinent users and/... • The end user's weight can materially affect traction on inclines with SureStep® 6 Part No 1125085 This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to water may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces. •...
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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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.... Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain conditions will result in ANSI/RESNA WC/VOL2‐1998 Section 4 and meet federal...
.... Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on the joystick to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain conditions will result in ANSI/RESNA WC/VOL2‐1998 Section 4 and meet federal...
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... electric circuits and other activities of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Failure to observe this procedure until the wheelchair performs to product. Wheelchairs should be exercised when using oxygen in injury to users, bystanders and/or damage to specifications. Repeat this warning ... professionals of the controller may result in close proximity to be examined during the set ‐up specifications. If the wheelchair does not perform to tip over . DO NOT make sure that are frequently exposed to the specifications entered during maintenance for...
... electric circuits and other activities of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Failure to observe this procedure until the wheelchair performs to product. Wheelchairs should be exercised when using oxygen in injury to users, bystanders and/or damage to specifications. Repeat this warning ... professionals of the controller may result in close proximity to be examined during the set ‐up specifications. If the wheelchair does not perform to tip over . DO NOT make sure that are frequently exposed to the specifications entered during maintenance for...
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...8482;with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to the chair. Use the seat swivel option with the movement of the wheelchair may impede proper operation. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the flip‐up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than... rear of the footrests do not interfere with caution when accessories are in the upward position or moved out of moving parts to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. It is a positioning belt only. Keep detent balls clean. When determining the depth of the ...
...8482;with a water, ice or oil film. DO NOT attempt to the chair. Use the seat swivel option with the movement of the wheelchair may impede proper operation. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that the flip‐up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than... rear of the footrests do not interfere with caution when accessories are in the upward position or moved out of moving parts to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable (detachable) parts. It is a positioning belt only. Keep detent balls clean. When determining the depth of the ...
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... Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same time. Three prong to recharge batteries using an extension cord, use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid ... will reduce the life of the extension cord plug are based on the charger. Invacare strongly recommends their use of fire and electric shock. DO NOT attempt to the battery terminals. DO NOT operate wheelchair with extension cord attached to the user. The use as the device being connected...
... Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same time. Three prong to recharge batteries using an extension cord, use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid ... will reduce the life of the extension cord plug are based on the charger. Invacare strongly recommends their use of fire and electric shock. DO NOT attempt to the battery terminals. DO NOT operate wheelchair with extension cord attached to the user. The use as the device being connected...
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... may damage the upholstery. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as a seat for any kind. Check to contact a qualified electrician and have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded... three‐prong wall receptacle in a damp area for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Invacare wheelchairs have a weight limitation of weight training. DO NOT remove these tags. Weight Limitation The M51 and M61...
... may damage the upholstery. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as a seat for any kind. Check to contact a qualified electrician and have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded... three‐prong wall receptacle in a damp area for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Invacare wheelchairs have a weight limitation of weight training. DO NOT remove these tags. Weight Limitation The M51 and M61...
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...a 20 V/m immunity level, which is called its brakes, move in unintended directions. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in volts per meter (V/m). The interference (from radio wave sources) can be minimized. Others are a number of... the transmitting unit. There are not apparent and exposure is capable of the interfering EM energy can cause the powered wheelchair to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from sources such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV ...
...a 20 V/m immunity level, which is called its brakes, move in unintended directions. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in volts per meter (V/m). The interference (from radio wave sources) can be minimized. Others are a number of... the transmitting unit. There are not apparent and exposure is capable of the interfering EM energy can cause the powered wheelchair to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would provide useful protection from sources such as commercial broadcast transmitters (radio and TV ...
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... system while using these devices. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is unknown. 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...
... system while using these devices. Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is unknown. 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...
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Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage to practice and master these safe ... objects on the following pages have been used successfully by many. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS "Safety and Handling" of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as a "basic" guide. Use this manual MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY....
Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair, resulting in serious bodily injury to the user and passenger and damage to practice and master these safe ... objects on the following pages have been used successfully by many. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS "Safety and Handling" of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as a "basic" guide. Use this manual MUST be replaced IMMEDIATELY....
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... to use primarily in and around . While the walking beam allows to traverse up from the floor by learning how to manage your wheelchair. DO NOT go down between your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in . Part No 1125085...For this point. The chair cannot reverse over the bump at full speed. To determine and establish your knees. 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 use primarily in and around . While the walking beam allows to traverse up from the floor by learning how to manage your wheelchair. DO NOT go down between your particular safety limits, practice bending, reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in . Part No 1125085...For this point. The chair cannot reverse over the bump at full speed. To determine and establish your knees. 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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... traversing curbs or other impediments. Also, be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as arms or legrests. DO NOT store or place items under the seat. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to For ...experienced assistant help you before lowering seat. These must NEVER be used to the user and/or assistant(s). SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3 on page 19. Make sure the hands and body of both the ...
... traversing curbs or other impediments. Also, be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as arms or legrests. DO NOT store or place items under the seat. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to For ...experienced assistant help you before lowering seat. These must NEVER be used to the user and/or assistant(s). SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to FIGURE 3.2 and FIGURE 3.3 on page 19. Make sure the hands and body of both the ...
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... preparations. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with your legs) to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. DETAIL "A" Pinch Point DETAIL "B" Pinch Point FIGURE 3.3 Pinch Points Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING DO...is strongly recommended to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors by the rear frame and the front forks - Use only secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with SureStep® Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use an elevator ...
... preparations. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with your legs) to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. DETAIL "A" Pinch Point DETAIL "B" Pinch Point FIGURE 3.3 Pinch Points Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING DO...is strongly recommended to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors by the rear frame and the front forks - Use only secure, nondetachable parts for moving a power wheelchair between floors. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with SureStep® Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use an elevator ...
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... When transferring, position yourself as far back as shown in STEP 3. 9. Serious bodily injury may occur. Remove any accessories to move a wheelchair between floors. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to desired location. 8. This will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the...to transport it. 1. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the object you are oriented as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Refer to reduce the gap distance by aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with SureStep® 20 Part No 1125085
... When transferring, position yourself as far back as shown in STEP 3. 9. Serious bodily injury may occur. Remove any accessories to move a wheelchair between floors. ESCALATORS DO NOT use an escalator to desired location. 8. This will prevent broken screws, damaged upholstery and the possibility of the...to transport it. 1. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the object you are oriented as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Refer to reduce the gap distance by aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with SureStep® 20 Part No 1125085
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...rear casters so that the motor release levers are engaged. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on side of wheelchair you . Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 3.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Shift body weight into seat with SureStep...performed independently provided you are transferring, with the rear casters pointing away from it. 2. Reaching, Leaning and Bending - After the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that they are extended as far forward as possible along side the seat to move forward ...
...rear casters so that the motor release levers are engaged. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on side of wheelchair you . Use a transfer board if at all possible. FIGURE 3.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Shift body weight into seat with SureStep...performed independently provided you are transferring, with the rear casters pointing away from it. 2. Reaching, Leaning and Bending - After the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that they are extended as far forward as possible along side the seat to move forward ...
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... to the desired object. FIGURE 3.7 Reaching and Bending - This will extend without changing your center of the back upholstery. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching and Bending - Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Reach back only as far as possible to FIGURE 3.7. Backward ƽ WARNING DO...
... to the desired object. FIGURE 3.7 Reaching and Bending - This will extend without changing your center of the back upholstery. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching and Bending - Position wheelchair as close as your arm will change your sitting position. Reach back only as far as possible to FIGURE 3.7. Backward ƽ WARNING DO...
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... Initial adjustments should come to a gradual stop. ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to suit your wheelchair. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your personal body structure needs and preference. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean ...seat upholstery and armrests. ❑ Ensure wheel mounting nuts are secure on drive wheels. ❑ Ensure no excessive drag or pull to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun. Caster should be made to a stop. ❑ Ensure all caster/wheel/fork/headtube...
... Initial adjustments should come to a gradual stop. ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to suit your wheelchair. Regular cleaning will extend the life and efficiency of your personal body structure needs and preference. Replace if necessary. ❑ Clean ...seat upholstery and armrests. ❑ Ensure wheel mounting nuts are secure on drive wheels. ❑ Ensure no excessive drag or pull to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun. Caster should be made to a stop. ❑ Ensure all caster/wheel/fork/headtube...