Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Pronto M51 Base Invacare
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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual DEALER: This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. USER: B E F OR E u s i n g t h i s product, read this manual and save for future reference. For more information regarding Invacare products, parts, and services, please visit www.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 2 Part No. 114807 6 WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No. 1148076 3 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 2 REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT .............................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 4 Part No. 114807 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS ......................................... 47 Replacing the Flat Free Tires on the Wheel Rim ....................... ....
SPECIAL NOTES Part No. 1148076 5 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are use d in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage.
SPECIAL NOTES Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 6 Part No. 114807 6 TRRO AND TRBKTS WARNINGS Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO and TRBK TS for the purposes described in this manual. WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat po sitioning strap.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No. 1148076 7 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS *NOTE: Includes seating systems and accessories.
LABEL LOCATION Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 8 Part No. 114807 6 LABEL LOCATION.
LABEL LOCATION Part No. 1148076 9 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Wheelchairs With TRRO Wheelchairs Without TRRO NOTE: Also on opposite side. NOTE: Also on opposite side. NOTE: Also on opposite side.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 10 Part No. 114807 6 SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELIN ES contai ns important inform ation for the safe operation and use of this product.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1148076 11 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or trav erse slopes greater than 9°.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 12 Part No. 114807 6 Batteries The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No. 1148076 13 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Grounding Instructions DO NOT , under any circumstances, cut or remov e the round grounding prong from any plug used with or for Inv acare products.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 14 Part No. 114807 6 SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INF ORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE E FFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR.
SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION Part No. 1148076 15 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electrom agnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fi elds from hand-hel d radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 16 Part No. 114807 6 SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close atte ntion of the wheelchair user as wel l as the assistant.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1148076 17 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Coping With Everyday Obstacles WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach object s if you have to move fo rward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reac hing down between your knees.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 18 Part No. 114807 6 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, remember to use good body mechanics.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1148076 19 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair , seat .
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 20 Part No. 114807 6 Transferring To and From Other Seats WARNING ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power Off and engage the Motor Release Levers to prevent the wheels from moving before attempting to tr ansfer in or out of the wheelchair.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No. 1148076 21 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Reaching, Leanin g and Bending - Forward NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 3.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 22 Part No. 114807 6 SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or .
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1148076 23 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Seat is secured to wheelchair frame. ❑ Inspect tires for flat spots and w ear .
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 24 Part No. 114807 6 All Wheelchairs General Troubleshooting SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTIONS Limited driving distance. Batteries not charged long enough. Batteries we ak; wont hold charge.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1148076 25 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® SPJ™+ w/PSS or SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks The joystick information gauge and t.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 26 Part No. 114807 6 Service Indicator Light Diagnostics MPJ™+, PSR+, PSF+ Joysticks or Displays NUMBER OF FLASHES ERROR CODE DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE SOLUTION 1 User Fault Release joystick to n eutral and try again.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No. 1148076 27 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® NEUTRAL TESTING displays. The joystick neutral test has failed (Error code E18). Release the joystick and try to get the joystick back into the center-most position.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 28 Part No. 114807 6 Checking Battery Charge Level The following “Do’ s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience an d safety .
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1148076 29 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION WARNING After ANY adjustments, repa ir or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightene d securely - otherwise inju ry or damage may result.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 30 Part No. 114807 6 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1148076 31 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® MK6i™ SPJ+ w/PSS and MK6i SPJ+ w/ACC Joystick Switches and Indicators NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 32 Part No. 114807 6 Speed Control Buttons The speed control buttons (tortoise button () and hare button () ) are used to set and adjust the maximum speed.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1148076 33 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Information Gauge Display The information gauge display is located on the f.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 34 Part No. 114807 6 FIGURE 5.4 MPJ+ Joystick Switches and Indicators Speed Control The speed control knob is located on the side of the joystick housing.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1148076 35 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Splash Screen NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.5. This screen is displayed at startup of the joystick for about 2 seconds.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 36 Part No. 114807 6 FIGURE 5.6 LCD Display Screens - Main Screen Driving Screen NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1148076 37 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Connected Devices Screen NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.8. This screen is displayed if the Mode Select switch is held active for about 10 seconds.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 38 Part No. 114807 6 Remote On/Off Switch The remote On/Off switch input is locate d at the .
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No. 1148076 39 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Repositioning Joystick NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.9. 1. T urn the adjustment lo ck lev er to release the joystick mounting tube from the mounting bracket.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 40 Part No. 114807 6 Disconnecting/Connecting the Joysticks NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 5.10 on page 40. NOTE: The joystick connector is loca ted at the rea r of the seat frame.
SECTION 6—SEAT Part No. 1148076 41 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® SECTION 6—SEAT WARNING After ANY adjustments, repa ir or service and BEF ORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightene d securely - otherwise inju ry or damage may result.
SECTION 6—SEAT Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 42 Part No. 114807 6 9. Gently allow we ig h t of seat assembly to be supported by the prop rod.
SECTION 6—SEAT Part No. 1148076 43 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 6.2. NOTE: This procedur e is for wheelchairs WITHOUT the Formula PT O Pl us seating system installed ONLY .
SECTION 7—FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 44 Part No. 114807 6 SECTION 7—FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure th at all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 7—FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY Part No. 1148076 45 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Installing WARNING Make sure the detent balls of the quick- release pin are full y released beyond the outer edge of the tube befo re operating the wh eelchair.
SECTION 7—FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 46 Part No. 114807 6 FIGURE 7.2 Adjusting the Footboard Assembly - Angle Depth NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 7.
SECTION 8—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Part No. 1148076 47 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® SECTION 8—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure th at all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 8—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 48 Part No. 114807 6 Installing 1. Ensure the seat is tilted back to the up position or removed.
SECTION 8—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Part No. 1148076 49 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage the motor releas e lever until the On/Off switch on the joystick is in the Off position.
SECTION 8—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 50 Part No. 114807 6 Replacing Front/Rear Caster Assemblies NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 8.3. NOTE: Front and rear caster assemblies are rep l a ce d in the same manner .
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Part No. 1148076 51 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® SECTION 9—BATTERIES Warnings For Handling and Replacing Batteries WARNING After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure th at all attaching hardware is tightened securely - othe rwise injury or damage may result.
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 52 Part No. 114807 6 Using the Proper Batteries NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 9.
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Part No. 1148076 53 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Removing/Installing Batteri es from/into Battery Tray WARNING ALWAYS use the battery handle when lifting the battery. It is the most convenient method and assures that the b attery acid will not spill.
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 54 Part No. 114807 6 2. P osition the front battery in the front of the battery tray . 3. P osition rear battery in rear of battery tray .
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Part No. 1148076 55 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables Connecting Battery Cables WARNING NEVER allow any of your tools and/or b attery cables to co ntact both battery terminals at the same time .
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 56 Part No. 114807 6 NOTE: New batteries MUST be fully char ged befor e using, otherwise the life of the bat teries will be reduced.
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Part No. 1148076 57 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Disconnecting Battery Cables WARNING The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries. NEVER allow any of your tools and/or b attery cables to co ntact both battery terminals at the same time .
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 58 Part No. 114807 6 MPJ+ Joystick NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 9.5. The far right side of the display screen is the Battery Gauge Display (BGD).
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Part No. 1148076 59 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® The amount of electrical current drawn within a given time to charge a battery is called “charge rate”.
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 60 Part No. 114807 6 1. Plug the female connector of the AC pow er cord (supplied) to the .
SECTION 9—BATTERIES Part No. 1148076 61 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Charging Using An Independent Ch arger Plugged Into The Joystick WARNING Read and carefully fol low the individual in structions for each charger (supplied or purchased).
SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 62 Part No. 114807 6 SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE NOTE: The info rmation in this section is for wheelchairs ordered with the transport re a d y package ONLY .
SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE Part No. 1148076 63 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® WARNING Only use the transport brackets included with TRRO and TRBK TS for the purposes described in this manual.
SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 64 Part No. 114807 6 Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Positioning the Wheelchair in the Vehicle WARNING This wheelchair must be in a forward facing positi on during travel in a motor vehicle.
SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE Part No. 1148076 65 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Securement Points FIGURE 10.1 Securement Points Securing the Wheelchair This wheelchai r is .
SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 66 Part No. 114807 6 Securing the Occupant Wheelchair-Anchored Belts WARNING The pelvic belt that is provid ed by Invacare has been test ed for use in a motor vehi- cle on this wheelchair ONLY.
SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE Part No. 1148076 67 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® Vehicle-Anchored Belts NOTE: For this proced ure, ref er to FIGURE 10.
SECTION 10—TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 68 Part No. 114807 6 Positioning Belts WARNING The angle of the pelv ic belt should be within the prefe rred zone of 45 to 75 degrees to the horizo ntal OR within the optional zone of 30 to 45 degrees to the horizontal.
NOTES Part No. 1148076 69 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® NOTES.
NOTES Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureS tep ® 70 Part No. 114807 6 NOTES.
NOTES Part No. 1148076 71 Pronto ® M51 ™ Base with SureStep ® NOTES.
LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty i s extended only to the origin al purchaser wh o purchases th is product whe n new and unus ed from Invacare or a deal er.
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