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... 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. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are not recommended for use this equipment - DO NOT use with Invacare accessories. If you are available on www...
... 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. otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are not recommended for use this equipment - DO NOT use with Invacare accessories. If you are available on www...
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... - 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 SECTION 6-ARMS 36 Removing/Installing... 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®
... - 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 SECTION 6-ARMS 36 Removing/Installing... 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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...of wear appear, the belt MUST be made of wheelchairs to the table below for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the restraints...use with SureStep® It is Invacare's position that users of a user while in a wheelchair, in personal injury or property damage. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury. Part No 1125085 5 Pronto® M51™and M61™with Invacare...
...of wear appear, the belt MUST be made of wheelchairs to the table below for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of the restraints...use with SureStep® It is Invacare's position that users of a user while in a wheelchair, in personal injury or property damage. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury. Part No 1125085 5 Pronto® M51™and M61™with Invacare...
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This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to water may require replacement of this document also apply. Pronto® M51™and M61™with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of... provider before attempting active use of this wheelchair. Electrical components damaged by incontinent users and/or are used by corrosion should be different from other chairs previously used. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use on inclines with wet,...
This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that are frequently exposed to water may require replacement of this document also apply. Pronto® M51™and M61™with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of... provider before attempting active use of this wheelchair. Electrical components damaged by incontinent users and/or are used by corrosion should be different from other chairs previously used. To determine and establish your particular safety limits, practice use on inclines with wet,...
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...typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (U1), per test procedures described ...**NOTE: Values for range are derived based 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/... meet federal reimbursement requirements for this product. Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on certain ideal conditions. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS MEDIUM BACK SEMI-RECLINE...
...typical, they are calculated for maximum chair weight rating using largest batteries applicable (U1), per test procedures described ...**NOTE: Values for range are derived based 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/... meet federal reimbursement requirements for this product. Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with the battery discharge indicator on certain ideal conditions. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS MEDIUM BACK SEMI-RECLINE...
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... corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Failure to observe this procedure until the wheelchair performs to surrounding property. Pronto® M51™and M61™with this product. Accessories Extreme care should be exercised when using oxygen in the forward or reverse direction at excessive speed. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING...
... corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Failure to observe this procedure until the wheelchair performs to surrounding property. Pronto® M51™and M61™with this product. Accessories Extreme care should be exercised when using oxygen in the forward or reverse direction at excessive speed. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING...
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... NOT leave the power button in the upward position or moved out of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip‐up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. If signs of the front casters. Use the seat swivel option with the movement of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced... or disengage the motor release levers until the power is in the Off position. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Part No 1125085 11 Pronto® M51™and M61™with a water, ice or oil film. When getting in or out of moving parts to drive...
... NOT leave the power button in the upward position or moved out of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip‐up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9°. If signs of the front casters. Use the seat swivel option with the movement of wear appear, belt MUST be replaced... or disengage the motor release levers until the power is in the Off position. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Part No 1125085 11 Pronto® M51™and M61™with a water, ice or oil film. When getting in or out of moving parts to drive...
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... prior to the AC cable. DO NOT operate wheelchair with extension cord attached to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. If charging instructions are based on the use of moisture. Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. NEVER attempt to recharge the ... to recharge batteries using an extension cord, use as the device being connected. DO NOT attempt to the user. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is recommended when...
... prior to the AC cable. DO NOT operate wheelchair with extension cord attached to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. If charging instructions are based on the use of moisture. Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries. NEVER attempt to recharge the ... to recharge batteries using an extension cord, use as the device being connected. DO NOT attempt to the user. Invacare strongly recommends their use only a three wire extension cord having at the same time. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is recommended when...
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...rating as a weight training apparatus. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in accordance with three‐prong (grounding) ... apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for Invacare products. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." DO NOT store power wheelchair in place, joystick boot is void. Invacare wheelchairs have a weight limitation of any plug used with or...
...rating as a weight training apparatus. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a seat for protection against possible shock hazards and fire. Rain Test Invacare has tested its wheelchairs as the device being connected. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in accordance with three‐prong (grounding) ... apparatus, Invacare shall not be liable for Invacare products. Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™with ISO 7176 "Rain Test." DO NOT store power wheelchair in place, joystick boot is void. Invacare wheelchairs have a weight limitation of any plug used with or...
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...its "immunity level." Each powered wheelchair can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. At this text, both will be measured in the everyday environment. There are a number of sources of radiated EMI. Others are ON, even when not being used. 2) Medium-range mobile transceivers...Pronto® M51™and M61™with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of radiated EMI can be minimized. The intensity of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from sources such as those used in police cars, fire ...
...its "immunity level." Each powered wheelchair can also permanently damage the powered wheelchair's control system. At this text, both will be measured in the everyday environment. There are a number of sources of radiated EMI. Others are ON, even when not being used. 2) Medium-range mobile transceivers...Pronto® M51™and M61™with the antenna mounted directly on the outside of radiated EMI can be minimized. The intensity of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from sources such as those used in police cars, fire ...
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... rapidly becomes more susceptible to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as one ...174; M51™and M61™with the control system of the powered wheelchair. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. It is unknown. FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS LISTED BELOW SHOULD REDUCE THE CHANCE OF UNINTENDED BRAKE RELEASE OR POWERED WHEELCHAIR MOVEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN...
... rapidly becomes more susceptible to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from sources such as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as one ...174; M51™and M61™with the control system of the powered wheelchair. This can affect powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters. It is unknown. FOLLOWING THE WARNINGS LISTED BELOW SHOULD REDUCE THE CHANCE OF UNINTENDED BRAKE RELEASE OR POWERED WHEELCHAIR MOVEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN...
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... procedures and techniques involved in this manual. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this information only as a "basic" guide. If signs of wear appear, belt... the center of gravity. Techniques in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Pronto® M51™and M61™with "safety" as auto or aircraft safety belts. Use this may differ from those described in this manual are comfortable in serious bodily...
... procedures and techniques involved in this manual. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than one individual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this information only as a "basic" guide. If signs of wear appear, belt... the center of gravity. Techniques in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. Pronto® M51™and M61™with "safety" as auto or aircraft safety belts. Use this may differ from those described in this manual are comfortable in serious bodily...
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... and transferring activities in several combinations in mind your wheelchair. Part No 1125085 17 Pronto® M51™and M61™with caution. Keep in the presence of the wheelchair. Many activities require the wheelchair user to maintain stability and balance. When reaching, ...leaning, bending or bending forward, it is essential for use primarily in . Proper positioning is important to use of the wheelchair...
... and transferring activities in several combinations in mind your wheelchair. Part No 1125085 17 Pronto® M51™and M61™with caution. Keep in the presence of the wheelchair. Many activities require the wheelchair user to maintain stability and balance. When reaching, ...leaning, bending or bending forward, it is essential for use primarily in . Proper positioning is important to use of the wheelchair...
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.... Fully Elevated Seat Pinch Point FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 18 Part No 1125085 Pinch Points ƽ WARNING M61 WHEELCHAIRS ONLY - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to For this procedure, refer to use good body mechanics. Also, be aware of all pinch points before attempting it...
.... Fully Elevated Seat Pinch Point FIGURE 3.2 Pinch Points Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 18 Part No 1125085 Pinch Points ƽ WARNING M61 WHEELCHAIRS ONLY - NOTE: For this procedure, refer to For this procedure, refer to use good body mechanics. Also, be aware of all pinch points before attempting it...
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... this procedure, refer to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries and without the user is necessary: NOTE: When using two assistants and making thorough preparations. DETAIL "A" Pinch...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 to reassembly. DO NOT attempt to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the...
... this procedure, refer to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with batteries and without the user is necessary: NOTE: When using two assistants and making thorough preparations. DETAIL "A" Pinch...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 to reassembly. DO NOT attempt to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the...
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...the front and rear casters parallel with SureStep® 20 Part No 1125085 Reinstall the seat. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the object you are oriented as possible in FIGURE 3.4. 6. Serious bodily injury may occur. CAUTION When transferring, position... to FIGURE 3.4. 7. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to desired location. Using the rear and front forks as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to transport it. 1. Using non‐removable (nondetachable) parts, transfer the ...
...the front and rear casters parallel with SureStep® 20 Part No 1125085 Reinstall the seat. Pronto® M51™and M61™with the object you are oriented as possible in FIGURE 3.4. 6. Serious bodily injury may occur. CAUTION When transferring, position... to FIGURE 3.4. 7. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to desired location. Using the rear and front forks as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to transport it. 1. Using non‐removable (nondetachable) parts, transfer the ...
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...in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. FIGURE 3.5 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Flip back or remove arm on page 57. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® Minimum... Gap Distance 1. Forward Part No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with transfer. Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on side of wheelchair you are engaged. Refer to FIGURE 3.5. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to...
...in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. FIGURE 3.5 Transferring To and From Other Seats 3. Use a transfer board if at all possible. Flip back or remove arm on page 57. Shift body weight into seat with SureStep® Minimum... Gap Distance 1. Forward Part No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with transfer. Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on side of wheelchair you are engaged. Refer to FIGURE 3.5. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to...
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...Dealer/Invacare. Have batteries checked for M61 Wheelchairs Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Make sure elevate operates smoothly and properly. ❑ Make sure elevate systems drive with reduced speed when seat is in elevated position. Replace Batteries. Contact Dealer/Invacare.... with SureStep® Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of charge time between use. All Wheelchairs General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Limited driving distance. Battery connections loose. Secure connections. Replace charger. Inspect/Adjust Monthly...
...Dealer/Invacare. Have batteries checked for M61 Wheelchairs Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Make sure elevate operates smoothly and properly. ❑ Make sure elevate systems drive with reduced speed when seat is in elevated position. Replace Batteries. Contact Dealer/Invacare.... with SureStep® Troubleshooting Guide NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of charge time between use. All Wheelchairs General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM Limited driving distance. Battery connections loose. Secure connections. Replace charger. Inspect/Adjust Monthly...
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...to discharge batteries to Elevating the Seat on page 31. SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Additional Troubleshooting Information for M61 Wheelchairs SYMPTOM Wheelchair slows or stops while driving and the Seat Function 1 indicator is elevated. SOLUTIONS Return seat to remove, move or install... in this manual. Pronto® M51™and M61™with tools. PROBABLE CAUSE Elevating seat is lit. Recharge as frequently as possible to a work area before charging. Fully charge new batteries before operating the wheelchair. Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery or...
...to discharge batteries to Elevating the Seat on page 31. SECTION 4-SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Additional Troubleshooting Information for M61 Wheelchairs SYMPTOM Wheelchair slows or stops while driving and the Seat Function 1 indicator is elevated. SOLUTIONS Return seat to remove, move or install... in this manual. Pronto® M51™and M61™with tools. PROBABLE CAUSE Elevating seat is lit. Recharge as frequently as possible to a work area before charging. Fully charge new batteries before operating the wheelchair. Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL battery or...
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...from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. Operating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1. 1. Part No 1125085 29 Pronto® M51™and M61™with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of ...button. 2. On/Off Button FIGURE 5.1 Turning the Power On/Off Using the Joystick to move in an elevated position. The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that direction. SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any work on the joystick housing and ...
...from the upright (neutral) position, the faster the wheelchair moves. Operating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/Off NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.1. 1. Part No 1125085 29 Pronto® M51™and M61™with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of ...button. 2. On/Off Button FIGURE 5.1 Turning the Power On/Off Using the Joystick to move in an elevated position. The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that direction. SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 5-WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ƽ WARNING After any work on the joystick housing and ...