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Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Nutron® Series R51™and R51LXP DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, 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 Nutron® Series R51™and R51LXP DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair. USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com
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... 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this product or optional equipment. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING Aqualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this equipment - R51™and R51LXP 2 Part No. 1106645 otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www...
... 1110532 NOTE: Updated versions of this product or optional equipment. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING Aqualified technician MUST perform the initial set up of this equipment - R51™and R51LXP 2 Part No. 1106645 otherwise, injury or damage may occur. ƽ ACCESSORIES WARNING Invacare products are available on www...
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... Checklists...22 Inspect/Adjust Initially ...22 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...23 Inspect/Adjust Monthly...23 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...24 Part No. 1106645 3 R51™and R51LXP TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 6 SPECIAL NOTES 7 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 8 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES 9 Repair or Service Information ...9 Accessories...
... Checklists...22 Inspect/Adjust Initially ...22 Inspect/Adjust Weekly...23 Inspect/Adjust Monthly...23 Inspect/Adjust Periodically...23 Troubleshooting Guide ...24 Part No. 1106645 3 R51™and R51LXP TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 2 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT 6 SPECIAL NOTES 7 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 8 SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES 9 Repair or Service Information ...9 Accessories...
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... Armrest Height...39 Using Swing-Back Arms...40 Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and/or Clothing Guards 40 Armrest Pad ...40 Clothing Guard...40 R51™and R51LXP 4 Part No. 1106645
... Armrest Height...39 Using Swing-Back Arms...40 Replacing Desk/Full Length Armrest Pad and/or Clothing Guards 40 Armrest Pad ...40 Clothing Guard...40 R51™and R51LXP 4 Part No. 1106645
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... and Use of Battery Chargers 66 Connecting the Battery Charger...66 SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK 67 Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches...67 Part No. 1106645 5 R51™and R51LXP
... and Use of Battery Chargers 66 Connecting the Battery Charger...66 SECTION 13-CLUTCH/MOTOR LOCK 67 Engaging/Disengaging the Clutches...67 Part No. 1106645 5 R51™and R51LXP
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... 1. Any registration information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock Levers - R51LXP Only 68 Four Pole Motors...68 SECTION 14-WHEEL LOCKS 69 ...The benefits of your product. 3. Receiving updates with product information, maintenance tips and industry news. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. R51™and R51LXP 6 Part No. 1106645
... 1. Any registration information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock Levers - R51LXP Only 68 Four Pole Motors...68 SECTION 14-WHEEL LOCKS 69 ...The benefits of your product. 3. Receiving updates with product information, maintenance tips and industry news. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. R51™and R51LXP 6 Part No. 1106645
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...a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of electrical components more frequently. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in death or serious injury. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if... signal words. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by the auto industry. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP It is a positioning belt only. SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which could result...
...a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts. If signs of electrical components more frequently. Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use in death or serious injury. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if... signal words. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by the auto industry. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP It is a positioning belt only. SIGNAL WORD DANGER WARNING CAUTION MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which could result...
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...overall terrain conditions will result in ANSI/RESNA WC/VOL2-1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for this product. R51™and R51LXP 8 Part No. 1106645 Users should become accustomed to 6 (R51LXP) TURNING RADIUS 35 inches *RANGE (VARIABLE) 12 - 14 miles with UI batteries 18 - 22 miles with 22NF...gel cell (not available on the joystick to Charge Batteries on certain ideal conditions. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS NUTRON R51 AND R51LXP SEAT WIDTH RANGE 14, 16, 18 or 20 inches SEAT DEPTH RANGE 16, 17 or 18 inches (17 and 18 in.
...overall terrain conditions will result in ANSI/RESNA WC/VOL2-1998 Section 4 and meet federal reimbursement requirements for this product. R51™and R51LXP 8 Part No. 1106645 Users should become accustomed to 6 (R51LXP) TURNING RADIUS 35 inches *RANGE (VARIABLE) 12 - 14 miles with UI batteries 18 - 22 miles with 22NF...gel cell (not available on the joystick to Charge Batteries on certain ideal conditions. TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS NUTRON R51 AND R51LXP SEAT WIDTH RANGE 14, 16, 18 or 20 inches SEAT DEPTH RANGE 16, 17 or 18 inches (17 and 18 in.
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... may require replacement of the controller may tip over. DO NOT shift your knees. The final adjustments of electrical components more frequently. Accessories designed by Invacare and are used by a qualified technician. Incorrect settings could occur if imporoperly set -up or adjusted. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Repeat this process and... Unit is to be made by corrosion should only be performed ONLY by incontinent users and/or frequently exposed to surrounding property. Part No. 1106645 9 R51™and R51LXP
... may require replacement of the controller may tip over. DO NOT shift your knees. The final adjustments of electrical components more frequently. Accessories designed by Invacare and are used by a qualified technician. Incorrect settings could occur if imporoperly set -up or adjusted. Wheelchairs should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Repeat this process and... Unit is to be made by corrosion should only be performed ONLY by incontinent users and/or frequently exposed to surrounding property. Part No. 1106645 9 R51™and R51LXP
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... in the OFF position. DO NOT attempt to the object you are transferring onto. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at all times. DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable...
... in the OFF position. DO NOT attempt to the object you are transferring onto. DO NOT stand on roads, streets or highways. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at all times. DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by means of any removable...
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Contact your wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Three prong to electric circuits. The warranty and performance specifications ... read battery/battery charger information prior to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with three-prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Tire Pressure DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it is listed on the side wall of the tire. Electrical Accessories...
Contact your wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it has the proper tire pressure (p.s.i.). Three prong to electric circuits. The warranty and performance specifications ... read battery/battery charger information prior to contact a qualified electrician and have the two-prong receptacle replaced with three-prong (grounding) plugs for Invacare products. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Tire Pressure DO NOT use your wheelchair unless it is listed on the side wall of the tire. Electrical Accessories...
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Failure to do this could result in damage to the cord or personal injury to prematurely rust. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a rain storm of time. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in accordance with extension cord attached to ...malfunction electrically and mechanically; Check to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is torn or cracked. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 If charging instructions are the same number, size, and shape as those on the charger. After charging batteries,...
Failure to do this could result in damage to the cord or personal injury to prematurely rust. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in a rain storm of time. DO NOT leave power wheelchair in accordance with extension cord attached to ...malfunction electrically and mechanically; Check to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair is torn or cracked. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 If charging instructions are the same number, size, and shape as those on the charger. After charging batteries,...
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... is void. The Nutron R51LXP has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. Part No. 1106645 13 R51™and R51LXP Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for individuals weighing more stress than 250 lbs. Weight Limitation The Nutron R51 has a weight limitation, including... the seating system, of 300 lbs. Invacare recommends that very active ...
... is void. The Nutron R51LXP has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. Part No. 1106645 13 R51™and R51LXP Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for individuals weighing more stress than 250 lbs. Weight Limitation The Nutron R51 has a weight limitation, including... the seating system, of 300 lbs. Invacare recommends that very active ...
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..., or move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. However, we know, are obvious and easy to your risk to a certain intensity. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication devices...
..., or move by following the warnings listed below, your powered wheelchair. However, we know, are obvious and easy to your risk to a certain intensity. R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 Examples include: citizens band (CB) radios, "walkie talkie", security, fire and police transceivers, cellular telephones, and other personal communication devices...
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...wave sources (transceivers) are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held transceivers (transmitters receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn the powered ... avoid coming close to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. It is a source of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection); 2) This device has been ...
...wave sources (transceivers) are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held transceivers (transmitters receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn the powered ... avoid coming close to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. It is a source of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it more intense as of May 1994) (the higher the level, the greater the protection); 2) This device has been ...
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... often develop skills to deal with "safety" as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual MUST be replaced immediately. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a "basic" guide. It is not... passenger and damage to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of your seat positioning strap. R51™and R51LXP 16 Part No. 1106645 Be aware that are comfortable in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to practice and master...
... often develop skills to deal with "safety" as the most common procedures and techniques involved in this manual MUST be replaced immediately. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as a "basic" guide. It is not... passenger and damage to accommodate one individual occupies the wheelchair this may adversely affect the stability of your seat positioning strap. R51™and R51LXP 16 Part No. 1106645 Be aware that are comfortable in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to practice and master...
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... determine and establish your knees. Keep your back straight and bend your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1106645 17 R51™and R51LXP When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you have to move forward in possible injury to the user and/or assistant...
... determine and establish your knees. Keep your back straight and bend your center of gravity to maintain stability and balance. Part No. 1106645 17 R51™and R51LXP When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you have to move forward in possible injury to the user and/or assistant...
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... down towards the ground/floor before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to the occupant. Curbs After mastering the techniques of all times. R51™and R51LXP 18 Part No. 1106645 Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are pointing down toward the ground/floor. This procedure requires two assistants. Roll...
... down towards the ground/floor before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to the occupant. Curbs After mastering the techniques of all times. R51™and R51LXP 18 Part No. 1106645 Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are pointing down toward the ground/floor. This procedure requires two assistants. Roll...
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... result in injury to the user or damage to Transporting the Nutron on page 53. 3. Use an elevator to avoid injury. 1. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your back straight. 5. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. 2. ...knees and keep your legs) to move a wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP If moving a power wheelchair between floors. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the...
... result in injury to the user or damage to Transporting the Nutron on page 53. 3. Use an elevator to avoid injury. 1. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your back straight. 5. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. 2. ...knees and keep your legs) to move a wheelchair between floors using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP If moving a power wheelchair between floors. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair. Lifting by any removable (detachable) parts of the...
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NOTE: This activity may be beneath you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. 1. R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING ...
NOTE: This activity may be beneath you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. 1. R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING ...