SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No. 1122145
21
Pronto
®
M94
™
WARNING (CONTINUED)
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power
wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and
making thorough preparations.
Use ONLY secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports.
It is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair only by the rear frame and the
front forks - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in
injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
Pinch point exists between head tube cap and walking beam.
The weight of the wheelchair with batteries and without the user is 290 lbs. Use
proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
Follow this procedure for moving the 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 stairway prior to reassembly.
1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the seat. Refer to Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly on page 41.
3. Remove any accessories on the wheelchair.
4. Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
5. Ensure that the casters are oriented as shown in FIGURE 3.2.
6. Using the rear and front forks as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to
desired location. Refer to FIGURE 3.2.
FIGURE 3.2 - LIFTING/STAIRWAYS - ORIENTATION OF CASTERS AND PINCH
POINTS
Front Forks
Rear
Forks
Rear Caster
Orientation
WARNING
Pinch Point
Front Caster
Orientation
WARNING
Pinch Point