Pronto M61, Owner'S Operator And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...r s Operator and Maintenance Manual 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 Pronto M61 with Sure...

Page 2: ...ACT 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 EQUIPMENT W...

Page 3: ...veryday Obstacles 17 A Note to Wheelchair Assistants 18 Pinch Points 18 Lifting Stairways 19 Transferring To and From Other Seats 21 Percentage of Weight Distribution 22 Reaching Leaning and Bending F...

Page 4: ...at Angle Bracket for 5 Tilt 45 Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap 47 SECTION 8 FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY 48 Removing Installing the Footboard Assembly 48 Removing 48 Installing 48 Adjusting the Footboard A...

Page 5: ...ing Batteries from into Battery Tray 64 Removing 65 Installing 65 Connecting Disconnecting Battery Cables 66 Connecting Battery Cables 66 Disconnecting Battery Cables 69 Charging Batteries 69 Battery...

Page 6: ...appropriate seating in vehicles for transportation and use be made of the restraints made available by the auto industry Invacare cannot and does not recommend any wheelchair transportation systems WA...

Page 7: ...chair Other general warnings listed within this document also apply Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion water exposure incontinence etc Electrical components damag...

Page 8: ...LABEL LOCATION Pronto M61 with SureStep 8 Part No 1139640 LABEL LOCATION G...

Page 9: ...o headrest BACK ANGLE RANGE 90 to 115 UPHOLSTERY Charcoal Grey Vinyl SEAT TO FLOOR WITH FOOTBOARD WITH FRONT RIGGINGS WITH ELEVATING SEAT 48 to 58 cm 48 to 58 cm 48 to 53 cm up to 13 cm of Elevate OV...

Page 10: ...ter exposure incontinence etc Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be replaced immediately Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent users and or are frequently exposed to water may requir...

Page 11: ...ing strap is a positioning belt only It is not designed for use as a safety device withstanding high stress loads such as auto or aircraft safety belts If signs of wear appear belt MUST be replaced IM...

Page 12: ...ry charger information prior to installing servicing or operating your wheelchair Charging Batteries DANGER When using an extension cord use one with the same or higher electrical rating as the device...

Page 13: ...is her power wheelchair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation DO NOT leave power wheelchair in a rain storm of any kind DO NOT use power wheelchair in a shower DO NOT store power wheelchai...

Page 14: ...s a weight training apparatus Invacare wheelchairs have not been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus Invacare s...

Page 15: ...protection 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 ea...

Page 16: ...OULD REDUCE THE CHANCE OF UNINTENDED BRAKE RELEASE OR POWERED WHEELCHAIR MOVEMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY 1 Do not operate hand held transceivers transmitters receivers such as citizens b...

Page 17: ...al are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and assistant with safety as the most important consideration for all Stability and Balance WARNING ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap The seat...

Page 18: ...chanics 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 legrests These must NEVER be...

Page 19: ...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 injur...

Page 20: ...at the casters are oriented as shown in FIGURE 3 4 6 Using the rear and front forks as hand hold supports transfer the wheelchair base to desired location Refer to FIGURE 3 4 7 Using non removable non...

Page 21: ...lity of the wheelchair tip ping forward NOTE This activity may be performed independently provided you have adequate mobility and upper body strength NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 3 5 1 Posi...

Page 22: ...movements will cause a change to the normal balance cen ter of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair To determine and establish your particular safety limits practice bending reaching and...

Page 23: ...l change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 3 7 Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired object Point the front AND rear caster...

Page 24: ...ially Ensure that the wheelchair rolls straight no excessive drag or pull to one side Ensure that the arms are secure but easy to release and adjustment levers engage properly Ensure that adjustable h...

Page 25: ...aster wheel fork headtube fasteners are secure Inspect for any loose hardware on the wheelchair Inspect the seat positioning strap for signs of wear Replace if worn or damaged Ensure that the buckle o...

Page 26: ...shorted cell Replace if necessary Charger indicator shows low charge level immediately after charging Batteries weak won t hold charge Electrical malfunction Charger malfunction Replace Batteries Con...

Page 27: ...on nection Have terminals cleaned Power indicator off even after recharging Electrical malfunction Contact Dealer Invacare for service Wheelchair slows or stops while driving and the Seat Function 1 i...

Page 28: ...s procedure refer to FIGURE 5 1 1 To turn the power On by pressing the On Off button NOTE After turning power on the battery gauge indicators will light briefly One of the following will occur after t...

Page 29: ...is limited by the speed setting To slow the wheelchair to a stop simply release the joystick The wheelchair has automatic speed and direction compensation to minimize corrections When first learning...

Page 30: ...aller Increments VSP Mode Perform the following steps i Press and hold both the tortoise button and hare button until the joystick beeps ii Perform one of the following Press the tortoise button or ha...

Page 31: ...air to activate the elevate function DO NOT use any other actuator controls Such devices may result in excess heating and cause damage to the actuator and associated wiring and could cause a fire deat...

Page 32: ...ormation refer to FIGURE 5 6 FIGURE 5 6 Joystick Switches and Indicators Mode Button Elevate the Seat Lower the Seat Joystick Elevated Seat Selected Drive Mode On Off Button DETAIL A FRONT VIEW Charge...

Page 33: ...re button to decrease increase the speed in 20 increments The larger bars in the speedometer will light Adjust Speed in Smaller Increments VSP Mode Perform the following steps i Press and hold both th...

Page 34: ...ocated on the front of the joystick housing it provides the following information to the user on the status of the wheelchair 1 Power is on 2 True state of battery charge including notification of whe...

Page 35: ...batteries should be charged as soon as possible Right to Left chase Joystick is being brought out of LOCK mode To UNLOCK the joystick press the horn button two times within ten 10 seconds Left to Righ...

Page 36: ...he Arms WARNING Increasing the width of the arms may affect the overall width of the wheelchair Ensure that there is enough clearance when attempting to pass through doorways or other tight spaces oth...

Page 37: ...hieved 3 Securely tighten the two lock knobs that secure the arms to the arm support tube FIGURE 6 2 Adjusting Width Adjusting Angle WARNING Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position...

Page 38: ...res the arm pad to the arm tube and tighten securely FIGURE 6 4 Adjusting Height Adjusting Depth NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 6 5 1 Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secure the arm...

Page 39: ...the Back Angle NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 1 1 Lift up on the release handle and adjust seat to desired angle 2 Let go of the release handle to lock the back in position FIGURE 7 1 Adju...

Page 40: ...t assembly up and away from the seat post Installing 1 Align the seat pivot with the seat post 2 Pull the seat lever up and lower the seat assembly on the seat post NOTE If necessary slightly twist se...

Page 41: ...mounting hole on the seat back bracket aligns with the third hole on the seat base 4 Reinstall the seat base onto the seat assembly Refer to Adjusting Seat Position on Seat Base on page 43 5 Reinstal...

Page 42: ...seat comes installed with four 3 cm spacers secured by 9 cm mounting screws 4 cm and 6 cm mounting screws are supplied with the seat For Seat Height Reduced by Three Centimeters i Align the mounting...

Page 43: ...emove the seat Refer to Removing Installing the Seat Assembly on page 40 2 Remove the four mounting screws and washers securing the seat adapter plate to the seat base FIGURE 7 6 3 Separate the seat a...

Page 44: ...Y Y N A Y N A N A Y N A N A Y N A N A 68 KG Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Mounting Screws Washers Seat Base DETAIL A SEAT POSITION 3 cm Back Seat Position 3 cm Back Seat Position 3 cm Back Seat Positi...

Page 45: ...es on the flanges on the seat angle bracket correspond to the seat position mounting holes on the seat base Refer to FIGURE 7 6 for the proper seat positions 6 Perform one of the following A Without H...

Page 46: ...anges Seat Angle Bracket Washer Mounting Screws Mounting Screws Washers Locknuts NOTE Optional height adjustment spacers not shown Only one set of spacers can be installed when the seat angle bracket...

Page 47: ...replaced IMMEDIATELY NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 7 8 1 Remove the two mounting screws that secure the seat positioning straps to the seat frame 2 Remove the two halves of the seat positio...

Page 48: ...wed to rest off the side of the footboard they may come in contact with the caster possibly result ing in injury Removing Installing the Footboard Assembly WARNING Pinch point may occur when rotating...

Page 49: ...FIGURE 8 2 1 Loosen the jam nut and set screw located underneath on the backside of the footplate 2 Adjust the set screw in or out to obtain the desired footboard assembly angle 3 Thread the jam nut...

Page 50: ...re operating the wheelchair Otherwise injury and or damage may result Keep detent balls clean 2 Adjust footboard to one of three mounting positions 3 Install the quick release pin Make sure the detent...

Page 51: ...ting screws located under the seat that secure the seat back brackets in place Detail B 4 Install the front rigging bracket to the seat base with the six mounting screws and the twelve 12 washers in t...

Page 52: ...positions 10 Securely tighten the four hanger mounting screws that were loosened in STEP 2 Detail A 11 Install the seat Refer to Removing Installing the Seat Assembly on page 40 Removing Front Riggin...

Page 53: ...racket Most Extended DETAIL A NOTE The front rigging bracket mounting holes would be the same for all seat depths Refer to Adjusting Seat Depth on page 41 to change the seat depth Front Rigging Bracke...

Page 54: ...n be swivelled to the right or to the left or removed completely 1 Press the unlocking button and swivel the legrest to the right or to the left 2 To remove the legrest press and hold the unlocking bu...

Page 55: ...GURE 9 3 Adjusting Legrest Angle Setting Legrest End Stop NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 9 4 NOTE This procedure requires a 1 x 10 mm open ended wrench 1 Refer to Adjusting Legrest Angle on p...

Page 56: ...t screw 2 Adjust to the desired length 3 Re tighten the screw FIGURE 9 5 Adjusting Legrest Length Adjusting Calf Plate Depth NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 9 6 NOTE This procedure requires a...

Page 57: ...r this procedure refer to FIGURE 9 7 NOTE This procedure requires a 1 x 4 mm Allen wrench 1 Use the Allen wrench to loosen the two mounting screws 2 Adjust to the desired position 3 Re tighten the mou...

Page 58: ...er tire pressure p s i DO NOT overinflate the tires Failure to follow these suggestions may cause the tire to explode and cause bodily harm If tires are pneumatic replacement of tire or tube MUST be p...

Page 59: ...he joystick is in the Off position CAUTION Ensure both motor release levers are fully engaged before driving the wheelchair NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 10 2 NOTE The motor lock disengageme...

Page 60: ...the motor release lever engages FIGURE 10 2 Engaging Disengaging Motor Release Lever Replacing Front Rear Caster Assemblies NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 10 3 NOTE Front and rear caster ass...

Page 61: ...ters 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 locknut according to fre...

Page 62: ...SECTION 10 TOP SHROUD AND WHEELS Pronto M61 with SureStep 62 Part No 1139640 FIGURE 10 4 Adjusting Forks Base Frame Tabs Locknut Dust Cover Washer Caster Headtube Fork Side Shroud Washer...

Page 63: ...R allow any of your tools and or battery cables to contact both battery posts at the same time An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur The POSITIVE battery cable...

Page 64: ...s with terminal configuration as shown below MUST be used Batteries that have the reverse terminal configuration MUST NOT be used otherwise injury and damage may occur FIGURE 11 1 Using the Proper Bat...

Page 65: ...40 4 Remove the top shroud Refer to Removing Installing the Top Shroud on page 58 5 Disconnect the front battery from the controller BLACK connector 6 Disconnect the rear battery from the front batter...

Page 66: ...to each other RED to RED BLACK to BLACK DO NOT remove fuse or mounting hardware from POSITIVE battery cable mounting screw To replace the fuse obtain and replace battery harness with fuse The POSITIVE...

Page 67: ...edure refer to FIGURE 11 3 1 Secure the battery cables to the battery terminals as described below Securely tighten Refer to Detail A of FIGURE 11 3 A Secure NEGATIVE battery cable to the NEGATIVE bat...

Page 68: ...l Locknuts U1 Battery POSITIVE Battery Terminal Cap DETAIL A DETAIL B NOTE Handles on batteries removed for clarity POSITIVE Battery Terminal NEGATIVE Battery Terminal Tie wraps U1 Battery U1 Batterie...

Page 69: ...POSITIVE battery terminal FIGURE 11 3 6 Disconnect NEGATIVE battery cable from NEGATIVE battery terminal FIGURE 11 3 Charging Batteries WARNING NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching ca...

Page 70: ...an independent battery charger into the port located on the front of the joystick Battery Charger Operation WARNING Read and carefully follow the manufacturer s instructions for each charger supplied...

Page 71: ...rt No 1139640 71 Pronto M61 with SureStep 3 When charging is complete turn charger off 4 Disconnect output cable from joystick charger port FIGURE 11 4 Battery Charger Operation Independent Charger Po...

Page 72: ...oystick Refer to Disconnecting Connecting the Joystick on page 74 2 Cut the tie wraps that secure the joystick cable to the arm 3 Loosen the adjustment lock lever to release the joystick mounting tube...

Page 73: ...Remove the three hex mounting screws spacers and locknuts that secure the mounting bracket to the three mounting holes on the arm frame NOTE The mounting bracket is mounted to the inside of the arm fr...

Page 74: ...Joystick NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 12 3 Disconnecting 1 Hold the light GREY collar portion of the joystick connector with one hand and the controller connector on the wheelchair in the o...

Page 75: ...12 ELECTRONICS Part No 1139640 75 Pronto M61 with SureStep FIGURE 12 3 Disconnecting Connecting the Joystick Joystick Office Style Seat Joystick Cable Joystick Connector Controller Connector Light Gre...

Page 76: ...r seat it is important to take note of this increased length otherwise injury and or damage to the surrounding property may result NOTE For this procedure refer to FIGURE 13 1 NOTE The Crutch Cane Hol...

Page 77: ...SECTION 13 ACCESSORIES Part No 1139640 77 Pronto M61 with SureStep NOTES...

Page 78: ...SECTION 13 ACCESSORIES Pronto M61 with SureStep 78 Part No 1139640 NOTES...

Page 79: ...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 WARR...

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