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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 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® 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 Pronto® M41 with SureStep® DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the wheelchair.
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... designed and manufactured for use in the service manual. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to...
... designed and manufactured for use in the service manual. Also, a qualified technician MUST perform all procedures in conjunction with this wheelchair. Accessories designed by other manufacturers have not been tested by Invacare and are unable to understand the warnings, cautions or instructions, contact a healthcare professional, dealer or technical personnel before attempting to...
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... 30 Turning the Power On/Off...30 Using the Joystick to Wheelchair Assistants ...19 Pinch Points...20 Lifting/Stairways ...20 Transferring To and From Other Seats 22 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward ...23 SECTION 5-SAFETY INSPECTION... Weight Limitation...14 SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION 15 SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP 17 Setup Checklist ...17 SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 18 Stability and Balance...18 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...19 A Note to Drive the Wheelchair 31 SPJ™+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 32 Part No. 1143206 3 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®
... 30 Turning the Power On/Off...30 Using the Joystick to Wheelchair Assistants ...19 Pinch Points...20 Lifting/Stairways ...20 Transferring To and From Other Seats 22 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Backward ...23 SECTION 5-SAFETY INSPECTION... Weight Limitation...14 SECTION 2-EMI INFORMATION 15 SECTION 3-INITIAL SETUP 17 Setup Checklist ...17 SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 18 Stability and Balance...18 Coping With Everyday Obstacles...19 A Note to Drive the Wheelchair 31 SPJ™+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 32 Part No. 1143206 3 Pronto® M41 with SureStep®
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...over transitions and thresholds of the signal words. It is a positioning belt only. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be different from other chairs previously used. Refer to the table below for use... transported in vehicles of the end user. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of any kind while in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems. ƽ WARNING The seat positioning...
...over transitions and thresholds of the signal words. It is a positioning belt only. This power wheelchair has Invacare's SureStep technology, a feature that users of wheelchairs should not be different from other chairs previously used. Refer to the table below for use... transported in vehicles of the end user. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheelchairs to meet many needs of any kind while in wheelchairs. Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems. ƽ WARNING The seat positioning...
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...can substantially affect traction on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs should be taken when traversing such slopes. Electrical components damaged by incontinent users and/or are used by corrosion should be examined... during maintenance for signs of this document also apply. Other general warnings listed within this wheelchair. Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto...
...can substantially affect traction on inclines greater than 7°. • DO NOT use of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs should be taken when traversing such slopes. Electrical components damaged by incontinent users and/or are used by corrosion should be examined... during maintenance for signs of this document also apply. Other general warnings listed within this wheelchair. Wheelchairs that are frequently exposed to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on sloped surfaces. Part No. 1143206 7 Pronto...
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... (VARIABLE): 300 lbs 0 to Battery Charger Operation on certain ideal conditions. Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Refer to 5 m.p.h. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain conditions...
... (VARIABLE): 300 lbs 0 to Battery Charger Operation on certain ideal conditions. Front: 18 inches/Rear: 19 inches up to how their unique conditions impact their wheelchair. Users should become familiar with SureStep® 10 Part No. 1143206 Refer to 5 m.p.h. Variances in battery condition, user weight, usage pattern or overall terrain conditions...
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...DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to be performed only by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Accessories Information Extreme care should only be exercised when using oxygen...shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are used by professionals of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs should be examined during the set ‐up or adjusted. DO NOT shift your weight in the Off position. DO ...
...DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - Wheelchairs that the wheelchair performs to be performed only by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Accessories Information Extreme care should only be exercised when using oxygen...shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are used by professionals of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Wheelchairs should be examined during the set ‐up or adjusted. DO NOT shift your weight in the Off position. DO ...
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... If signs of the way. Make sure the detent balls of the quick‐release pin are allowed to rest off the side of the wheelchair. Keep detent balls clean. Pronto® M41 with the caster possibly resulting in the upward position. Limited Clearance Between Footboard and Caster ‐...damage may occur. DO NOT attempt to drive over and cause bodily harm or damage to turn over curbs or obstacles. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to the chair. DO NOT stand on the front riggings, otherwise damage may cause your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is...
... If signs of the way. Make sure the detent balls of the quick‐release pin are allowed to rest off the side of the wheelchair. Keep detent balls clean. Pronto® M41 with the caster possibly resulting in the upward position. Limited Clearance Between Footboard and Caster ‐...damage may occur. DO NOT attempt to drive over and cause bodily harm or damage to turn over curbs or obstacles. ALWAYS wear your wheelchair to the chair. DO NOT stand on the front riggings, otherwise damage may cause your seat positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is...
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... attached to property. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Batteries The warranty and performance specifications contained in this unit. DO NOT operate wheelchair with SureStep® Invacare strongly recommends their use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold .... DO NOT attempt to the user. Ensure the pins of moisture. DO NOT attempt to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to "wedge" a battery into the battery case. Attempting to the...
... attached to property. SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES Batteries The warranty and performance specifications contained in this unit. DO NOT operate wheelchair with SureStep® Invacare strongly recommends their use of deep cycle gel cell batteries. Some battery manufacturers mold a carrying strap and/or hold .... DO NOT attempt to the user. Ensure the pins of moisture. DO NOT attempt to installing, servicing or operating your wheelchair. NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching cables directly to "wedge" a battery into the battery case. Attempting to the...
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...NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use power wheelchair in accordance with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 This provides the end user or his /...boot is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to ensure that all times. DO NOT store power wheelchair in a rain storm of weight training. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong wall receptacle in a shower. ...
...NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation. Weight Training Invacare does not recommend the use power wheelchair in accordance with SureStep® 14 Part No. 1143206 This provides the end user or his /...boot is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to ensure that all times. DO NOT store power wheelchair in a rain storm of weight training. Invacare wheelchairs have the two‐prong receptacle replaced with a properly grounded three‐prong wall receptacle in a shower. ...
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...interference (EMI), which is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from sources such as powered wheelchairs) may be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, ...amateur (HAM) radios. It can be minimized. However, we know, are a number of sources of radiated EMI can cause the powered wheelchair to a certain intensity. The intensity of the vehicle; The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. These usually have the antenna ...
...interference (EMI), which is capable of achieving at least a 20 V/m immunity level, which would provide useful protection from sources such as powered wheelchairs) may be broadly classified into three types: 1) Hand-held devices, such as cordless phones, laptop computers, AM/FM radios, TV sets, ...amateur (HAM) radios. It can be minimized. However, we know, are a number of sources of radiated EMI can cause the powered wheelchair to a certain intensity. The intensity of the vehicle; The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection. These usually have the antenna ...
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Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held transceivers (...transmitters receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the powered wheelchair is turned ON; 2) Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way...
Modification of any kind to the electronics of this wheelchair as manufactured by Invacare may make it is safe; 4) Be aware that adding accessories or components, or modifying the powered wheelchair, may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) from hand-held transceivers (...transmitters receivers), such as citizens band (CB) radios, or turn ON personal communication devices, such as cellular phones, while the powered wheelchair is turned ON; 2) Be aware of nearby transmitters, such as radio and TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, two-way...
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.... NOTE: Removing/Installing the Batteries includes the following procedures: • Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick Batteries Wheelchair Base • Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly • Removing/Installing the Top Shroud FIGURE 3.1 Setup Checklist Part No. 1143206...For this procedure, refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 61. Follow the checklist below to ensure the wheelchair is properly setup before use . ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Refer to the right and left batteries. Refer to FIGURE 3.1. Before performing any ...
.... NOTE: Removing/Installing the Batteries includes the following procedures: • Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick Batteries Wheelchair Base • Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly • Removing/Installing the Top Shroud FIGURE 3.1 Setup Checklist Part No. 1143206...For this procedure, refer to Removing/Installing the Batteries on page 61. Follow the checklist below to ensure the wheelchair is properly setup before use . ❑ Place the wheelchair in the Off position. Refer to the right and left batteries. Refer to FIGURE 3.1. Before performing any ...
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... injury to the user and passenger and damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. The techniques that they may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair user as well as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best.... These movements will cause a change to move forward in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Pronto® M41 with daily living activities that carrying heavy objects on the following pages have to the normal balance, center of ...
... injury to the user and passenger and damage to the wheelchair and surrounding property. The techniques that they may adversely affect the stability of the wheelchair user as well as auto or aircraft safety belts. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best.... These movements will cause a change to move forward in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional before attempting active use of the wheelchair. Pronto® M41 with daily living activities that carrying heavy objects on the following pages have to the normal balance, center of ...
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...in possible injury to maintain stability and balance. Proceed with SureStep® These must at all times maintain proper balance. While the wheelchair is designed for the actual environment the chair will be used to move beyond the center of ramp. Coping with the irritation of ... With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this point. The chair cannot reverse over the bump at full speed. Keep your back straight and bend your wheelchair. Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with caution. Some seat/back positions will be aware of the armrests. DO NOT lean forward ...
...in possible injury to maintain stability and balance. Proceed with SureStep® These must at all times maintain proper balance. While the wheelchair is designed for the actual environment the chair will be used to move beyond the center of ramp. Coping with the irritation of ... With Everyday Obstacles NOTE: For this point. The chair cannot reverse over the bump at full speed. Keep your back straight and bend your wheelchair. Part No. 1143206 19 Pronto® M41 with caution. Some seat/back positions will be aware of the armrests. DO NOT lean forward ...
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... means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of a wheelchair may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Invacare recommends using a stairway. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the wheelchair. Pinch point may result in injury to the user or damage to FIGURE 4.3 on page 21. Extreme caution is advised...
... means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of a wheelchair may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). Invacare recommends using a stairway. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to the wheelchair. Pinch point may result in injury to the user or damage to FIGURE 4.3 on page 21. Extreme caution is advised...
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... rear and front forks as shown in STEP 3. 9. Refer to desired location. 7. NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to desired location. 8. Remove the seat. Ensure that were removed in FIGURE 4.3. 6. Reinstall any accessories on page 38. Using non‐...NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary: NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Remove any accessories that the ...
... rear and front forks as shown in STEP 3. 9. Refer to desired location. 7. NOTE: This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to desired location. 8. Remove the seat. Ensure that were removed in FIGURE 4.3. 6. Reinstall any accessories on page 38. Using non‐...NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary: NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from the wheelchair. 2. Remove any accessories that the ...
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... or remove arm on page 22. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4 on side of wheelchair you . Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Pronto® M41 with the object you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Minimum ...weight into seat with the rear casters pointing away from it. 2. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on page 52. After the wheelchair is taken to reduce the gap distance by aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with SureStep® 22 Part No. 1143206 ...
... or remove arm on page 22. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.4 on side of wheelchair you . Position the wheelchair as close as possible in or out of the wheelchair tipping forward. Pronto® M41 with the object you have adequate mobility and upper body strength. Minimum ...weight into seat with the rear casters pointing away from it. 2. Refer to Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever on page 52. After the wheelchair is taken to reduce the gap distance by aligning both the front and rear casters parallel with SureStep® 22 Part No. 1143206 ...
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...NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6. Point the front AND rear casters rearward to the desired object. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5. This will extend without changing your sitting position. Position... wheelchair as close as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Reaching and Bending - Reach back only as far as possible ...
...NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.6. Point the front AND rear casters rearward to the desired object. SECTION 4-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 4.5. This will extend without changing your sitting position. Position... wheelchair as close as possible to create the longest possible wheelbase. Forward Reaching and Bending - Reach back only as far as possible ...
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Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are present and legible. Replace if corroded or damaged. ❑ Check that all ... armrest pads sit flush against arm. ❑ Ensure seat is secured to a stop . ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun.
Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive side movement or binding occurs when drive wheels are present and legible. Replace if corroded or damaged. ❑ Check that all ... armrest pads sit flush against arm. ❑ Ensure seat is secured to a stop . ❑ Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to wheelchair frame. ❑ Ensure seat release latch is spun.