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For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Nutron® Series R51™and R51LXP DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.invacare.com USER: BEFORE using this wheelchair, read this manual and save for future reference. Owner's Operator and Maintenance Manual Nutron® Series R51™and R51LXP DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
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...WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use this equipment - REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Quad Link and Height Adjustable Joystick Mount Instruction Sheet MK5™NX™Electronics Manual PART ...or technical personnel before attempting to use with Invacare products. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use this product...manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING Aqualified technician MUST perform the initial set...
...WARNING Invacare products are specifically designed and manufactured for use this equipment - REFERENCE DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT Quad Link and Height Adjustable Joystick Mount Instruction Sheet MK5™NX™Electronics Manual PART ...or technical personnel before attempting to use with Invacare products. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are not recommended for use this product...manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with Invacare accessories. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ƽ WARNING Aqualified technician MUST perform the initial set...
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... Safety Inspection 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 Forward 20 Reaching and Bending - Curbs...18 Stairways ...19 Escalators ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats 20 Reaching, Leaning and Bending...
... Safety Inspection 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 Forward 20 Reaching and Bending - Curbs...18 Stairways ...19 Escalators ...19 Transferring To and From Other Seats 20 Reaching, Leaning and Bending...
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... 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
... 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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...+ Joysticks ...65 Description 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
...+ Joysticks ...65 Description 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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R51™and R51LXP 6 Part No. 1106645 R51LXP Only 68 Four Pole Motors...68 SECTION 14-WHEEL ... The benefits of your product. 3. Any registration information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Ensuring long-term maintenance and servicing of registering... include: 1. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. Receiving updates...
R51™and R51LXP 6 Part No. 1106645 R51LXP Only 68 Four Pole Motors...68 SECTION 14-WHEEL ... The benefits of your product. 3. Any registration information you submit will only be used by Invacare Corporation and protected as required by applicable laws and regulations. Ensuring long-term maintenance and servicing of registering... include: 1. Register ONLINE at warranty.invacare.com Please have your model number and purchase date available to complete your investment. 2. Receiving updates...
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... available by the auto industry. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/...use be replaced immediately. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by corrosion should be transferred...
... available by the auto industry. Caution indicates a potentially hazardous situation which could result in property damage. Part No. 1106645 7 R51™and R51LXP SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/...use be replaced immediately. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which , if not avoided, will result in conjunction with Invacare accessories. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any type. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by corrosion should be transferred...
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...certain ideal conditions. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain conditions will result in . R51™and R51LXP 8 Part No. 1106645 Users should become accustomed to Charge Batteries on page 65 for this product. 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 ...
...certain ideal conditions. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain conditions will result in . R51™and R51LXP 8 Part No. 1106645 Users should become accustomed to Charge Batteries on page 65 for this product. 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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...set -up or adjusted. Accessories designed by a qualified technician. Incorrect settings could occur if imporoperly set -up from the floor by Invacare and are used by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the seat. Repeat this process and the driver's capabilities. DO NOT... between your weight or sitting position toward the direction you have to water may require replacement of the wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 9 R51™and R51LXP Damage to the equipment could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the chair and to pick them...
...set -up or adjusted. Accessories designed by a qualified technician. Incorrect settings could occur if imporoperly set -up from the floor by Invacare and are used by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the seat. Repeat this process and the driver's capabilities. DO NOT... between your weight or sitting position toward the direction you have to water may require replacement of the wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 9 R51™and R51LXP Damage to the equipment could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the chair and to pick them...
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Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at all times. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. DO NOT...in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the ON/OFF switch on position when entering or exiting your wheelchair. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 Serious bodily injury may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to turn over and ...
Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to avoid hard braking or sudden stops. Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at all times. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. DO NOT...in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the ON/OFF switch on position when entering or exiting your wheelchair. R51™and R51LXP 10 Part No. 1106645 Serious bodily injury may not provide the same level of protection against tipover. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to turn over and ...
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...use of improper extension cord could result in close proximity to electric circuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for Invacare products. Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP Invacare strongly recommends their use as the devise being connected. Electrical Accessories EXTREME care should not be exercised when... Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used . In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on the side wall of the customer to follow these tags. DO NOT remove these suggestions ...
...use of improper extension cord could result in close proximity to electric circuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for Invacare products. Part No. 1106645 11 R51™and R51LXP Invacare strongly recommends their use as the devise being connected. Electrical Accessories EXTREME care should not be exercised when... Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used . In addition, Invacare has placed RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on the side wall of the customer to follow these tags. DO NOT remove these suggestions ...
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.... DO NOT sit in a damp bathroom while taking a shower. After charging batteries, ALWAYS make sure that all times. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with extension cord attached to ensure that the battery covers are secured in a damp area for ...pins of any length of moisture. If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for proper procedures. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at all electrical connections are the same number, size, ...
.... DO NOT sit in a damp bathroom while taking a shower. After charging batteries, ALWAYS make sure that all times. Rain Test Invacare has tested its power wheelchairs in accordance with extension cord attached to ensure that the battery covers are secured in a damp area for ...pins of any length of moisture. If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for proper procedures. R51™and R51LXP 12 Part No. 1106645 DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at all electrical connections are the same number, size, ...
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... a weight limitation of 250 lbs. Invacare recommends that only heavy-duty wheelchairs be liable for bodily injury, and the warranty is important. Part No. 1106645 13 R51™and R51LXP For instance, a 170 lbs active wheelchair user could subject the wheelchair to Coping With ...Everyday Obstacles on page 17. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of ...
... a weight limitation of 250 lbs. Invacare recommends that only heavy-duty wheelchairs be liable for bodily injury, and the warranty is important. Part No. 1106645 13 R51™and R51LXP For instance, a 170 lbs active wheelchair user could subject the wheelchair to Coping With ...Everyday Obstacles on page 17. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Weight Training Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of ...
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... not apparent and exposure is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from radio wave sources) can be susceptible to release its "immunity level." R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 The interference (from sources such as powered wheelchairs) may be measured in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and taxis. The intensity of...
... not apparent and exposure is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted from radio wave sources) can be susceptible to release its "immunity level." R51™and R51LXP 14 Part No. 1106645 The interference (from sources such as powered wheelchairs) may be measured in police cars, fire trucks, ambulances and taxis. The intensity of...
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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 Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as of May 1994) (the higher the ...level, the greater the protection); 2) This device has been tested to a radiated immunity level of 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by Invacare...
...wave sources (transceivers) are recommended to prevent possible interference with the control system of the powered wheelchair. Part No. 1106645 15 R51™and R51LXP Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as of May 1994) (the higher the ...level, the greater the protection); 2) This device has been tested to a radiated immunity level of 20 volts per meter (V/m) is a generally achievable and useful immunity level against EMI (as manufactured by Invacare...
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... activities as long as the most common procedures and techniques involved in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with "safety" as you do not move beyond the center of the armrests. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING... manual MUST be replaced immediately. This wheelchair has been designed to practice and master these safe techniques until you must be followed. R51™and R51LXP 16 Part No. 1106645
... activities as long as the most common procedures and techniques involved in serious bodily injury to the user, damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to deal with "safety" as you do not move beyond the center of the armrests. Stability and Balance ƽ WARNING... manual MUST be replaced immediately. This wheelchair has been designed to practice and master these safe techniques until you must be followed. R51™and R51LXP 16 Part No. 1106645
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... wheelchair. When learning a new assistance technique, have to maintain stability and balance. Also, be alleviated somewhat by any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to reach, bend and transfer in mind your center of gravity to...if you have an experienced assistant help you before attempting active use the casters as arms or leg-rests. Part No. 1106645 17 R51™and R51LXP When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it alone. Proper positioning is important to use of the wheelchair...
... wheelchair. When learning a new assistance technique, have to maintain stability and balance. Also, be alleviated somewhat by any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may be inadvertently released, resulting in possible injury to reach, bend and transfer in mind your center of gravity to...if you have an experienced assistant help you before attempting active use the casters as arms or leg-rests. Part No. 1106645 17 R51™and R51LXP When reaching, leaning, bending or bending forward, it alone. Proper positioning is important to use of the wheelchair...
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Tilting - This could result in injury to the ground. When outdoors on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Turn the anti-tipper wheels down towards the ground/floor before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Extra caution must be ...-tippers MUST BE used at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of protection against tipover. Curbs After mastering the techniques of all times. R51™and R51LXP 18 Part No. 1106645 Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of tilting the wheelchair, use this...
Tilting - This could result in injury to the ground. When outdoors on a non-removable (non-detachable) part. Turn the anti-tipper wheels down towards the ground/floor before tilting the wheelchair and remind him/her to lean back. Extra caution must be ...-tippers MUST BE used at the front of the wheelchair lifting upward on a non-removable (non-detachable) part of protection against tipover. Curbs After mastering the techniques of all times. R51™and R51LXP 18 Part No. 1106645 Be sure the occupant's feet and hands are clear of tilting the wheelchair, use this...
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... wheelchair. Bend your knees and keep your legs) to move a wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts. The weight of a wheelchair may occur. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your ...80 and 127 lbs. Remove the occupant from the stairway. Escalators ƽ WARNING DO NOT use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports. Refer to the wheelchair. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants...
... wheelchair. Bend your knees and keep your legs) to move a wheelchair between floors. Invacare recommends using a stairway. Part No. 1106645 19 R51™and R51LXP Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts. The weight of a wheelchair may occur. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your ...80 and 127 lbs. Remove the occupant from the stairway. Escalators ƽ WARNING DO NOT use only secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports. Refer to the wheelchair. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using two assistants...
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.... 1. Shift body weight into seat with the casters pointing parallel to it. 2. CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible. 2. R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2 on page 67. 3. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ...
.... 1. Shift body weight into seat with the casters pointing parallel to it. 2. CAUTION When transferring, position yourself as far back as possible. 2. R51™and R51LXP 20 Part No. 1106645 NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2 on page 67. 3. SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Transferring To and From Other Seats ƽ...