Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Wheelchair Pronto M61 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™and M61™with SureStep® 2 Part No 1125085 WARNING A qualified technician MUST pe rform the initial se t up of this wheelchair.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Part No 1125085 3 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 2 REGISTER YOUR PR ODUCT .............................................
TABLE OF CONTENTS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 4 Part No 1125085 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 8—FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY .............................................. 45 Removing/Installing the Footboard Assembly .................... ...........
SPECIAL NOTES Part No 1125085 5 Pronto® M51™and M61™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™and M61™with SureStep® 6 Part No 1125085 WARNING CONTINUED The drive behavior initially experienced by the user ma y be differen t from other chairs previously used.
LABEL LOCATION Part No 1125085 7 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® LABEL LOCATION M51 Wheelchairs M61 Wheelchairs Serial label located inside the wheelchair frame.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 8 Part No 1125085 TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS MEDIUM BACK SEMI-RECLINE BACK OFFICE STYLE, SEMI-RECLINE BACK ASBA SEAT WIDTH RANGE: 18.
TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS Part No 1125085 9 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® *NOTE: Includes seating systems and accessories.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 10 Part No 1125085 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 1125085 11 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highw ays. DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or trav erse slopes greater than 9°.
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 12 Part No 1125085 M61 Wheelchairs Only DO NOT operate wheelchair on an incline while in an elevated position. Otherwise, the wheelchair may tip over and inju ry or damag e may occur .
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Part No 1125085 13 Pronto® M51™and M61™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™and M61™with SureStep® 14 Part No 1125085 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 1125085 15 Pronto® M51™and M61™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™and M61™with SureStep® 16 Part No 1125085 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 1125085 17 Pronto® M51™and M61™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™and M61™with SureStep® 18 Part No 1125085 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 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® WARNING Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle positi on (Detail “A”). Pinch point may occur when rotating the footboar d assembly (D etail “B”).
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 20 Part No 1125085 NOTE: This procedur e needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to transport it. 1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair .
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Part No 1125085 21 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® NOTE: This activity may be performed independently pr ovided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength.
SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 22 Part No 1125085 Reaching and Bending - Backward WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery. This w ill change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1125085 23 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/ TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: Every six months or a.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 24 Part No 1125085 Inspect/Adjust Weekly ❑ Seat is secured to wheelchair frame. ❑ Seat and/or back upholstery hav e no rips and do not sag.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1125085 25 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Additional Requirement s for M61 Wheelchairs Inspect/Adjust Initially ❑ Make sure elevate operates smoothly and properly .
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 26 Part No 1125085 About Joystick Diagnostics The joystick information gauge and the serv.
SECTION 4—SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Part No 1125085 27 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Service Indicator Light Diagnostics Left RED LED is flashing. Battery charge is low. The batteries should be charged as soon as possi- ble. Left to Right “chase” alter- nating with steady display.
SEC T I O N 4— SA F E T Y I N SPE C T I O N /T R O U B L E SH O O T I N G Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 28 Part No 1125085 Additional Troubleshooting In formation for M61 Wheelchairs Chec.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1125085 29 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 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 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 30 Part No 1125085 When first learning to driv e, select a slow speed and try to driv e the wheelchair as slowly as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forw ard.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1125085 31 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® FIGURE 5.3 Adjusting the Speed Using the Horn NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 5.4. 1. Press the horn button located in the center of the speed indicator .
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 32 Part No 1125085 NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 5.5 on page 32. NOTE: This procedur e applies to M61 wheelchairs only .
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1125085 33 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® SPJ+ and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysti ck Switches and Indicators NOTE: For the following information, ref e r to FIGURE 5.
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 34 Part No 1125085 On/Off Button This button is located at the front of the joystick housing .
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Part No 1125085 35 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Joystick The joystick has proportional drive control, meaning that further .
SECTION 6—ARMS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 36 Part No 1125085 SECTION 6—ARMS 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 6—ARMS Part No 1125085 37 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Adjusting Angle NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 6.3. WARNING Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position. 1. Lift up the armrest.
SECTION 6—ARMS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 38 Part No 1125085 Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests WARNING Make sure the flip back ar mrest release and height adju stment leve rs are in the locked position before using the wheelchair.
SECTION 6—ARMS Part No 1125085 39 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Positioning/Adjusting Flip Back Armrests NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 6.6 on page 39. Positioning Flip Back Armrests for User Transfer 1.
SECTION 7—SEAT Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 40 Part No 1125085 SECTION 7—SEAT 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—SEAT Part No 1125085 41 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® FIGURE 7.2 Adjusting the Back Angle - Fold Down Back Angle Adjusting the Headrest (Semi-Recline Only) NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 7.3.
SECTION 7—SEAT Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 42 Part No 1125085 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 7.4. Removing 1. Disconnect the joystick. Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick on page 74.
SECTION 7—SEAT Part No 1125085 43 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap WARNING ALWAYS wear your se at positioning strap. The seat positioning strap is a positioning be lt only. It is not d esigned for use as a safety device withstanding hi gh stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts.
SECTION 7—SEAT Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 44 Part No 1125085 ASBA Seat NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 7.6. NOTE: This procedur e is for Adjustable Seat Back Angle (ASBA) seats only .
SECTION 8—FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY Part No 1125085 45 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® SECTION 8—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 8—FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 46 Part No 1125085 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 8—FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY Part No 1125085 47 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® FIGURE 8.2 Adjusting the Footboard Assembly - Angle Depth NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 8.
SECTION 9—FRONT RIGGINGS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 48 Part No 1125085 SECTION 9—FRONT RIGGINGS 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—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1125085 49 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Removing 1. Push the front rigging release lever inw ard and rotate the footrest out. 2. Lift up on front rigging and remove from the wheelchair .
SECTION 9—FRONT RIGGINGS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 50 Part No 1125085 Model PH904A and PHAL4A NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 9.3. NOTE: PH904A style fr ont rigging shown. PHA L4A fr ont rigging adjust the same way .
SECTION 9—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1125085 51 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Raising/Lowering Elevating Front Riggings NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 9.
SECTION 9—FRONT RIGGINGS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 52 Part No 1125085 4. Using the tw o socket bolts and locknuts, secure the telescoping front rigging support to the seat frame as shown in FIGURE 9.
SECTION 9—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1125085 53 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Standard Seat NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 9.
SECTION 9—FRONT RIGGINGS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 54 Part No 1125085 FIGURE 9.7 Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Fron t Rigging Supports - Standard Seat ASBA Seat NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 9.8 on page 55.
SECTION 9—FRONT RIGGINGS Part No 1125085 55 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® NOTE: The two telescoping fr ont rigging supports ca n be positioned at differ ent depths depending on the need of the user .
SECTION 10—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 56 Part No 1125085 SECTION 10—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 10—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Part No 1125085 57 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® FIGURE 10.1 Removing/Installing the Top Shroud 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 10—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 58 Part No 1125085 FIGURE 10.2 Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever Replacing Front/Rear Caster Assemblies NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 10.
SECTION 10—TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Part No 1125085 59 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Adjusting Forks NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 10.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 60 Part No 1125085 SECTION 11—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 11—BATTERIES Part No 1125085 61 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Using the Proper Batteries NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 1 1.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 62 Part No 1125085 NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 1 1.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No 1125085 63 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 8. Connect joystick cable (not sh own). Refer to Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick on page 121.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 64 Part No 1125085 WARNING Battery terminal configuration as show n in Detail “A” of FIGURE 11.3 MUST be used. Batteries that have th e terminal configuration reve rsed MUST NOT be used - otherwise serious injury or damage may occur.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No 1125085 65 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® FIGURE 11.3 Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Ca bles RED Connectors POSITIVE (+) Battery Cable POSITIVE (+) Battery t.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 66 Part No 1125085 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 11—BATTERIES Part No 1125085 67 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® CAUTION New batteries MUST be fully charged pr ior to initial use of the wheelchair.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 68 Part No 1125085 On-Board Battery Charger DANGER When using an extension cord , use only a three wire extension cord having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire and the same or high er electrical rating as the device being connected.
SECTION 11—BATTERIES Part No 1125085 69 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® FIGURE 11.4 On-Board Battery Charger 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 11—BATTERIES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 70 Part No 1125085 NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 1 1.5. NOTE: The charger port located on the fr ont of the joystick requ i res the use of an independent charger .
SECTION 12—ELECTRONICS Part No 1125085 71 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® SECTION 12—ELECTRONICS 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 12—ELECTRONICS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 72 Part No 1125085 FIGURE 12.1 Removing/Installing the Joystick Repositioning the Joystick Van Seat NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 12.2 on page 73.
SECTION 12—ELECTRONICS Part No 1125085 73 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 5. Using the three hex mounting screws, spacers and locknuts secure the mounting bracket to the three mounting holes of the arm frame.
SECTION 12—ELECTRONICS Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 74 Part No 1125085 FIGURE 12.3 Repositioning the Joystick - ASBA Seat Disconnecting/Connecting the Joysti ck NOTE: For this proced ure, refe r to FIGURE 12.4 on page 75.
SECTION 12—ELECTRONICS Part No 1125085 75 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® FIGURE 12.4 Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick Joystick Office Style Seat Joystick Cable Joystick Conn ector Con.
SECTION 13—ACCESSORIES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 76 Part No 1125085 SECTION 13—ACCESSORIES 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 13—ACCESSORIES Part No 1125085 77 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® Installing/Removing the Oxygen Holder WARNING Contact your oxygen supplier for instruct ions in the use of oxygen. Extreme care MUST be exercised when us ing oxygen in close proxim ity to electric circuits.
SECTION 13—ACCESSORIES Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® 78 Part No 1125085 Installing/Removing/Using the Walker Holder INSTALLATION WARNINGS After any adjustments, repair or service and before us e, make sure th at all attaching hardware is tightened securely.
GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA) Part No 1125085 79 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep® GLOBAL LIMITED WARRANTY (EXCLUDING CANADA) PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS B EEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WI TH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANU FACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
CANADA LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS B EEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WI TH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO PRODUCTS MANU FACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is exten ded only to the original purc haser who purchases th is product within Cana da when new and unused from Invacare or a dealer.
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