Invacare Pronto M94, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...anual 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 p...

Page 2: ...IONS CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPORT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQ...

Page 3: ...ING OF WHEELCHAIRS 19 Stability and Balance 19 Coping With Everyday Obstacles 19 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants 20 Lifting Stairways 20 Transferring to and From Other Seats 22 Percentage of Weight Di...

Page 4: ...Switches and Indicators 33 Drive Select Toggle Switch 33 selecting the drive mode 33 Speed Control 34 Joystick 34 LCD Display 34 Emergency Stop Reset Switch 35 Emergency Stop Reset Input 35 Remote On...

Page 5: ...justing the Footboard Assembly 48 Angle 48 Depth 49 SECTION 9 FRONT RIGGINGS 50 Installing Removing Front Riggings 50 Installing 50 Removing 51 Adjusting Footrest Height 51 Model PHWH93 51 Model PH904...

Page 6: ...71 Disconnecting 71 Connecting 71 Programing the Control Module 72 LIMITED WARRANTY 75 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT The benefits of registering 1 Safeguard your investment 2 Ensure long term maintenance and...

Page 7: ...______________________ 7 Would you like information sent to you about Invacare products that may be available for a particular medical condition Yes No If yes please list any condition s here and we w...

Page 8: ...Fold here Fold here Cut Along Line Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing...

Page 9: ...elchairs As of this date the Department of Transportation has not approved any tie down systems for transportation of a user while in a wheelchair in a moving vehicle of any type It is Invacare s posi...

Page 10: ...ater than 9 Do not use on inclines with wet slippery icy or oily surfaces This may include certain painted or otherwise treated wood surfaces Do not traverse down ramps at high speed Doing so will red...

Page 11: ...LABEL LOCATIONS Part No 1122145 11 Pronto M94 LABEL LOCATIONS...

Page 12: ...LINE 35 to 115 35 to 115 35 to 115 35 to 115 Standard 80 to 100 UPHOLSTERY WITH SEAT PAN Grey Vinyl Black Nylon Back SEAT TO FLOOR 21 24 inches Cushion Not Compressed 19 22 inches To Seat Pan OVERALL...

Page 13: ...its the warranty is void OPERATION INFORMATION Ensure that driving surfaces ramps lifts elevators etc are capable of supporting combined weight of user and wheelchair for a 500 lbs user the combined w...

Page 14: ...may occur When getting in or out of the wheelchair make sure that the footplates on the front riggings are in the upward position or moved out of the way ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap The se...

Page 15: ...ectrical rating as the device being connected Use of improper extension cord could result in risk of fire and electric shock Ensure the pins of the extension cord plug are the same number size and sha...

Page 16: ...chair to prematurely rust or may damage the upholstery Check to ensure that the RED and BLACK battery terminal caps are secured in place joystick boot is NOT torn or cracked where water can enter and...

Page 17: ...tion from the more common sources of radiated EMI There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environment Some of these sources are obvious and easy to a...

Page 18: ...vers 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 transmitter...

Page 19: ...oming architectural obstacles that they may encounter however ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual MUST be followed Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user...

Page 20: ...remember to use good body mechanics Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting wheelchair or traversing curbs or other impediments Also be aware of detachable parts such as arms or...

Page 21: ...ies 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 o...

Page 22: ...D rear casters parallel with the object you are transferring onto CAUTION When transferring position yourself as far back as possible in the seat This will pre vent broken screws damaged upholstery an...

Page 23: ...ing reaching and transferring activities in several combinations in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair Proper positioning is essential f...

Page 24: ...e your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 3 5 Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object Point the front AND rear casters rearw...

Page 25: ...lls straight no excessive drag or pull to one side Arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly on ASBA only Adjustable height arms operate and lock securely Armrest pads...

Page 26: ...should be checked periodically for cracks and wear and should be replaced as necessary Loosen tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop Ensure all caster wheel fork headtu...

Page 27: ...ttery indicator flashes the charge level is low too soon after being recharged Batteries not charged Weak batteries Have charger checked Replace batteries if necessary Contact Dealer Invacare for serv...

Page 28: ...DOWN The switch automatically retracts back to center position B DPJ JOYSTICKS Move the On Off switch UP to the MIDDLE or TOP position C MPJ JOYSTICKS Move the On Off switch FORWARD to the ON position...

Page 29: ...t a SLOW speed and try to drive the wheelchair AS SLOWLY as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward This exercise will help you learn to utilize the full potential of the proportional contro...

Page 30: ...he back of the joystick housing This rotary switch is used for controlling the speed and acceleration of the wheelchair 1 Turn the switch CLOCKWISE to increase the speed of the wheelchair 2 Turn the s...

Page 31: ...ing This provides easy access for charging the wheelchair batteries This port also serves as the Remote Programmer Communication connection DPJ JOYSTICK SWITCHES AND INDICATORS NOTE Refer to FIGURE 5...

Page 32: ...rs actuators through the joystick The mode switch LED indicator will be ON Push the switch again to return to normal joystick driving The mode switch LED indicator will be off BATTERY GAUGE DISPLAY BG...

Page 33: ...rogram As an example an operator may have a control need for spasticity in the morning and a very different need in the afternoon DRIVE 1 can be programmed for higher speeds and quicker response while...

Page 34: ...ill progressively disappear a half bar at a time until no segments appear between E and F At this level the word RECHARGE will appear on the second line to indicate that the user should charge the bat...

Page 35: ...any of the above modes are selected the control will require activation of the switch immediately after the power switch is turned on in order to enter the drive mode The second line of the LCD will d...

Page 36: ...mrest release lever must be in unlocked position when placing armrest into the arm sockets NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 1 INSTALLING 1 Slide the flip back armrest into the arm sockets on...

Page 37: ...NTAL position 2 Pull UP on the flip back armrest and remove the armrest from the front arm socket 3 Flip the armrest back until it is out of the way 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for opposite flip back armrest i...

Page 38: ...he armrest 2 Loosen the jam nut 3 Adjust the socket screw UP or DOWN to the desired arm angle position 4 Tighten the jam nut 5 To determine the same angle for the opposite armrest count the exposed th...

Page 39: ...efer to FIGURE 7 1 1 To raise headrest lift headrest UP to desired position NOTE Headrest is locked in position when an audible click is heard 2 To lower headrest push release tab towards the inside o...

Page 40: ...rt in place 3 Remove the mounting screw and washer from the bottom mounting hole of the back angle plate and back cane 4 Reposition the back canes into the correct mounting holes of the back angle pla...

Page 41: ...INSTALLING 1 Position the seat in the rear pivot brackets as shown in FIGURE 7 4 2 Tilt front edge of seat DOWN 3 When seat is lowered engage seat brackets into seat clevis pins WARNING When reinstal...

Page 42: ...r of the seat is higher than the front of the seat The seat should never be adjusted to a position that results in a forward seat dump NOTE This mounting hole combination cannot be used because it wou...

Page 43: ...EAT POSITION ON SEAT FRAME ASBA MODEL WARNING DO NOT attempt to adjust the seat position of the ASBA seat on the seat frame This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician VAN SEAT MODEL NO...

Page 44: ...Refer to Adjusting Seat Position on Seat Frame on page 43 3 Remove the six 6 mounting screws located under the seat that secure the seat assembly in place FIGURE 7 8 ADJUSTING SEAT POSITION ON SEAT B...

Page 45: ...Remove the two 2 mounting screws quick release pin tabs spacers and locknuts that secure the seat pan and seat positioning straps to the seat frame 4 Remove the two 2 halves of the seat positioning s...

Page 46: ...itioning strap from the rear seat frame 3 Reposition the two 2 NEW seat positioning strap halves underneath seat rails 4 Reinstall the two 2 mounting screws and washers that secure the seat positionin...

Page 47: ...the side of the footboard they may come in contact with the caster possibly resulting in injury REMOVING INSTALLING THE FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 8 1 REMOVING 1 Remove...

Page 48: ...e set screw in or out to obtain the desired footboard assembly angle 3 Thread the jam nut and washer inward until it is flush with the footboard bracket 4 Securely tighten the jam nut and washer to se...

Page 49: ...ube otherwise injury and or damage may result 2 Adjust footboard to one 1 of three 3 mounting positions 3 Install the quick release pin Make sure the detent balls are engaged with the outer edge of th...

Page 50: ...be adjusted to the highest mounting position otherwise damage may occur NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 9 1 INSTALLING 1 If necessary remove the footboard Refer to Removing Installing the Foo...

Page 51: ...5 Reinstall hex bolt coved washers and locknut that secure lower footrest to footrest support Tighten securely FIGURE 9 2 ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT MODEL PHWH93 6 Repeat STEPS 1 5 for the opposite sid...

Page 52: ...op to the lower footrest 5 Slide the existing heel loop off the lower footrest 6 Replace heel loop 7 Reverse STEPS 1 6 to reassemble FIGURE 9 4 REPLACING HEEL LOOPS NOTE When securing heel loop to low...

Page 53: ...support to the seat frame 3 Perform one of the following A ADJUSTING a Align the appropriate mounting hole of the telescoping front rigging support with the front mounting hole in the seat frame tubes...

Page 54: ...INCH OUT 2 INCHES OUT 18 20 Inch Wide 22 24 Inch Wide 18 20 Inch Wide 22 24 Inch Wide 18 20 Inch Wide 22 24 Inch Wide Holes 2 and 3 Holes 4 and 5 Holes 3 and 4 Holes 5 and 6 Holes 4 and 5 Holes 6 and...

Page 55: ...de existing telescoping front rigging support to one 1 of three 3 depth positions B Remove existing telescoping front rigging 3 Secure telescoping front rigging at desired depth with existing two 2 mo...

Page 56: ...a qualified technician NOTE During initial use of the wheelchair the user may experience flat spots on the wheels Flat spots will vanish with continued use of the wheelchair REMOVING INSTALLING THE SH...

Page 57: ...Removing Installing the Seat Assembly on page 41 FIGURE 10 1 REMOVING INSTALLING THE SHROUDS ENGAGING DISENGAGING MOTOR RELEASE LEVER WARNING DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release lever until...

Page 58: ...es towards the center of the wheelchair drive position as shown in Detail A of FIGURE 10 2 FIGURE 10 2 ENGAGING DISENGAGING MOTOR RELEASE LEVER REPLACING FRONT REAR CASTER ASSEMBLIES NOTE For this pro...

Page 59: ...d casters to top of their arc simultaneously C Let casters drop to bottom of arc wheels should swing once to one side then immediately rest in a straight downward position D Adjust locknuts according...

Page 60: ...hnician After ANY adjustments repair or service and BEFORE use make sure all attaching hardware is tightened securely otherwise injury or damage may result Battery terminal configuration shown below M...

Page 61: ...on on one 1 battery at a time starting with the rear battery Repeat STEP 6 to position the remaining battery into the battery tray 6 Perform one 1 of the following to position the battery into the bat...

Page 62: ...arging Batteries on page 65 FIGURE 11 2 INSTALLING REMOVING THE BATTERIES Battery Lifting Straps Battery Terminals Posts Battery DETAIL B BATTERIES WITHOUT BUILT IN LIFTING STRAPS DETAIL A BATTERIES W...

Page 63: ...ing with the FRONT battery Repeat STEP 10 to remove remaining battery from battery tray 10 Perform one 1 of the following to remove the battery from the battery tray A BATTERIES WITH BUILT IN LIFTING...

Page 64: ...NEGATIVE BLACK battery cable to NEGATIVE battery terminal post B POSITIVE RED battery cable to POSITIVE battery terminal post 3 Verify wiring harness is correctly installed and securely tightened 4 V...

Page 65: ...tly to the battery terminals DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries and operate the wheelchair at the same time DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries when the wheelchair has been exposed to ANY t...

Page 66: ...prior to use If the circuit breaker trips repeatedly IMMEDIATELY unplug charger and contact dealer or a qualified technician Three 3 prong to two 2 prong adapters should not be used Use of three 3 pr...

Page 67: ...e male connector of the AC power cord from the wall outlet and then unplug the female connector of the AC power cord from the AC receptacle on the charger WARNING DO NOT operate wheelchair with AC pow...

Page 68: ...TION DO NOT use an independent charger with an output rating of over 8A amps Oth erwise damage may occur Required Items Battery Charger Power Cord NOTE Item not supplied NOTE AC power cord 3 prong plu...

Page 69: ...3 hex screws that secure joystick mounting bracket the threaded hole half clamp and the opened hole half clamp to the arm tube 4 Reposition the threaded hole half clamp and opened hole half clamp on t...

Page 70: ...cknuts secure the mounting bracket to the three 3 mounting holes of the arm frame 6 If necessary perform the following to reposition the adjustment lock A Slide the adjustment lock from the mounting b...

Page 71: ...nnector 2 Secure the joystick connector to the controller connector using the thumb screws on the controller connector WARNING The excess joystick cable must be coiled and tie wrapped to the rear of t...

Page 72: ...odule This section MUST be per formed by a qualified technician NOTE Connect programmer to multi function charger port located on front of joystick as shown in FIGURE 12 4 FIGURE 12 4 PROGRAMING THE C...

Page 73: ...SECTION 12 ELECTRONICS Part No 1122145 73 Pronto M94 NOTES...

Page 74: ...SECTION 12 ELECTRONICS Pronto M94 74 Part No 1122145 NOTES...

Page 75: ...chase indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial number Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE FOREGOING...

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