Invacare R51LXP manual General Guidelines, Repair or Service Information, Operating Information

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES

Repair or Service Information

Set‐up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by individuals certified by Invacare. The final adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur under these circumstances. If non‐certified individuals perform any work on these units, the warranty is void.

Operating Information

Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the chair and to surrounding property.

After the wheelchair has been set‐up, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the set‐up procedure. If the wheelchair does not perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair off immediately and re‐enter set‐up specifications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications.

DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over.

DO determine and establish your particular safety limits by practicing bending, reaching and transferring activities in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional BEFORE attempting active use of the wheelchair.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat.

DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees.

DO NOT lean over the top of the back upholstery to reach objects from behind as this may cause the wheelchair to tip over.

DO NOT use an escalator to move a wheelchair between floors. Serious bodily injury may occur.

Before attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair, every precaution should be taken to reduce the gap distance. Turn both casters parallel to the object you are transferring onto. Also be certain the power is off and the wheel locks are engaged to prevent the wheels from moving.

DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release levers until the power is in the off position.

Invacare strongly recommends proceeding down ramps or slopes at half speed or slower and to avoid hard braking or sudden stops.

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Contents Nutron Series Nutron Series Part No.1106645 Table of Contents Wheelchair Operation UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning Strap Complete and mail the form on the next Register Your ProductProduct Registration Form Fold here Cut Along Line Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Restraints Special NotesNutron R50LX, R51, R51LX, R51LXP Typical Product ParametersOperating Information Repair or Service InformationGeneral Guidelines Tire Pressure Electrical AccessoriesCharging Batteries Grounding InstructionsBatteries Rain Test Weight TrainingWeight Limitation EMI Information EMI Information Coping With Everyday Obstacles SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsSafety/Handling of Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceTilting Curbs TiltingStairways Escalators Transferring To and From Other SeatsReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Percentage of Weight DistributionReaching and Bending Backward Reaching and Bending BackwardInspect/Adjust Weekly Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust InitiallyInspect/Adjust Periodically Inspect/Adjust MonthlySymptom Probable Cause Solutions Troubleshooting GuideDON’T Checking Battery Charge LevelOperating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/OffWheelchair Operation Using the Horn Using the Joystick to Drive the ChairSPJJoystick Switches and Indicators Display Description Definition Removing Installing/Removing the FootrestsInstalling Front RiggingsModel PW93, PW93E, and PW93ST Footrests Adjusting the Footrest HeightModel 93M, 904A, PAL4A, and PAS4A Footrests Replacing Heel LoopsRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Installing/Removing Elevating LegrestsAdjusting Calfpads Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging SupportAdjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Rigging Support Arms Adjusting Armrest HeightClothing Guard Using Swing-Back ArmsArmrest Pad Removing/Installing Armrest Removing/Installing ArmrestBack Adjusting the Back HeightChanging the Back Angle Changing the Back Angle Replacing Back Upholstery UPHOLSTERY/SEAT Positioning StrapReplacing Seat Upholstery Replacing Back Upholstery Replacing Seat Positioning StrapReplacing Seat Positioning Strap Preparing the Joystick For Use JoystickRepositioning the Joystick Repositioning the JoystickCasters Adjusting ForksBatteries Using the Proper BatteriesUsing the Proper Batteries Recommended Battery TypesInstalling/Removing the Battery Boxes Installing/Removing the Battery Boxes Installing/Removing the Battery TrayInstalling/Removing the Battery Tray Place batteries into battery box bottom Direct Mount Method Connecting Battery CablesBatteries Connecting Battery Cables Direct Mount Method Connecting Battery Cables Battery Clamp Method Battery Clamp MethodInstalling Battery Clamp Cover Connecting Battery Cables -Battery Clamp Method Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap 10 Replacing the Battery Box Retaining Strap Cleaning Battery TerminalsCharging Batteries When To Charge BatteriesConnecting the Battery Charger Description and Use of Battery ChargersEngaging/Disengaging the Clutches CLUTCH/MOTOR LockFour Pole Motors Disengaging/Engaging the Motor Lock Levers R51LXP OnlyWheel Locks Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel LocksInstalling/Adjusting Installing/Adjusting/Using the Wheel Locks UsingANTI-TIPPERS Installing/Removing the Anti-TippersInstalling/Removing the Anti-Tippers Unfolding/Folding the Wheelchair TransportingTransporting the Nutron Transporting the Nutron Transporting Transporting Limited Warranty USA