Invacare ProntoTM M6 manual Adjusting the Seat Height

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SEAT

PROCEDURE 5

INSTALLING.

WARNING

Ensure that the four (4) retaining pins securing the seat assembly to the wheelchair frame are properly engaged and locked. Other- wise, injury and/or damage may result.

1.Position the seat assembly onto the wheel- chair frame, making sure that the four (4) seat support posts align with the four (4) seat mounting supports on the wheelchair frame.

2.Allow the seat assembly to rest on the four

(4) seat support collars.

3.Grasp one (1) retaining pin and position it so that one (1) of the following occurs:

A. Pin passes through the mounting hole di- rectly below the seat support collars.

B. Pin passes through the mounting holes di- rectly below the welded collar of the seat assembly.

NOTE: If the retaining pin will NOT pass through the desired height mounting hole in the seat support post, it may be necessary to adjust the seat support post. Refer to ADJUSTING THE SEAT SUPPORT POSTS in this procedure of the manual.

4.Lock the retaining pin by performing the fol- lowing steps:

A.Swivel the retaining pin lock until it is par- allel to the retaining pin (DETAIL "A").

B.Bend the end of the retaining pin lock and position it over the end of the retaining pin (DETAIL "A").

5.Repeat STEPS 1-4 for the four (4) remaining seat support posts.

6.Reconnect the joystick. Refer to CONNECT-

ING/DISCONNECTING THE MKIV JOY- STICK in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual.

ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT

Seat Assemblies WITHOUT The Seat Support Collars (FIGURE 4)

NOTE: The seat can be adjusted to three (3) height positions.

1.Release the four (4) retaining pins locks by performing the following steps:

A.Bend the END of the retaining pin lock AWAY from the retaining pin until it is clear of the retaining pin (DETAIL "A").

B.While performing STEP A, swivel the retain- ing pin lock away from the retaining pin (DE- TAIL "A").

2.Lift up on the seat assembly to remove the weight of the seat assembly from the retaining pins.

CAUTION

When the four (4) retaining pins are re- moved the weight of the seat assembly MUST be supported to prevent it from fall- ing onto the frame.

3.Remove the four (4) retaining pins that secure the seat support posts to the wheelchair frame.

4.Adjust the seat assembly to the desired height.

WARNING

Ensure that the four (4) retaining pins securing the seat assembly to the wheelchair frame are properly engaged and locked. Other- wise, injury and/or damage may result.

NOTE: When installing the retaining pins, it neces- sary to support the weight of the seat assembly.

5.Grasp one (1) retaining pin and positioning it so that it passes through the seat mounting support AND through the desired mounting hole in the seat support post.

6.Lock the retaining pins by performing the fol- lowing steps:

A.Swivel the retaining pin lock until it is par- allel to the retaining pin (DETAIL "A").

B.Bend the end of the retaining pin lock and position it over the end of the retaining pin (DETAIL "A").

NOTE: If the retaining pin will NOT pass through the desired height mounting hole in the seat support post, it may be necessary to adjust the seat support post. Refer to ADJUSTING THE SEAT SUPPORT POSTS in this procedure of the manual.

7.Repeat STEP 2 for the seat support post lo- cated DIAGONALLY across from the seat sup- port post in STEP 2.

8.Repeat STEPS 3-4 for the two (2) remaining seat support posts.

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Contents ProntoTM M6 Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning Straps R N I N GTable of Contents Performance SpecificationsRepair or SERVICE/CONTROLLER Settings ProcedureGeneral Guidelines Operating InformationGeneral Guidelines ProcedureWeight Training WeightlimitationElectromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference EMI SAFETY/HANDLING WheelchairsImportant Information Stability and BalanceCoping With Everyday Obstacles StairwaysTransferring to and From Other Seats Reaching, Bending Backward Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending ForwardOtherwise injury or damage may result Safety Inspection Checklist Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGPROCEDURE Troubleshooting GuideH P E E E R L a C T H I a O I N Wheelchair OperationSwitch Speed Control Knob Joystick Using The Joystick To Drive The ChairWheelchair Operation To Move Forward Left To Move Right BackwardArmrest Width Adjustment Figure Armrest Angle Adjustment FigureM S ArmsArmrest Height Adjustment Figure Armrest Depth Adjustment FigureArms Mounting Screw Stability Armpost Set ScrewsREMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Support Collars Figure Seat Assembly Support Post Mounting Wheelchair FrameMounting Hole Seat Support NutCollar Bolt Determined Post Seat Assembly REMOVING/INSTALLINGSeat Procedure A TWelded Bend End of Lock Collar Seat Assemblies with Seat Support Collars FigureAdjusting the Seat Height SeatSeat Assemblies Without The Seat Support Collars Figure Holes HeightRetaining Pin Bend End Lock Seat Mounting SupportHighest Position Adjusting the Seat Support Posts FigureMiddle Position Lowest PositionAdjusting the Seat Depth Seat AssemblyMounting Holes Seat Pan Washer Self-Locking Washer Bolts Installing REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Positioning Strap FigureAdjusting the Headrest Figure Adjusting the Back Angle FigureFOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Figure BackAdjusting Footboard AssemblyWheelchair Frame Footboard Assembly O T B O a R D S E M B L YProcedure Footboard Assembly Adjusting the Footboard Assembly Angle FigureReplacing the Foam Filled Tires Onto the Wheel RIM REMOVING/INSTALLING the Shroud FigureENGAGING/DISENGAGING Motor Locks Figure SHROUD/WHEELSRear of Wheelchair SHROUD/WHEELSCap Nut Mounting Hole Wheelchair Frame Caster Assembly REMOVING/INSTALLING the AxleReplacing the FRONT/REAR Shroud Covers FigureRetaining Ring Rear Frame Assembly Disconnect Front Battery From Rear BatteryBatteries Without Removing Cables Figure BatteriesConnecting CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING Battery Cables FigureBatteries T T E R I E SBlack Battery CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING Circuit Breaker Cables FigureTerminal Cap Front U1 Battery Rear U1 Battery FlangeCleaning Battery Terminals Recommended Battery TypesReplacing Batteries T TChargingbatteries Charging LED Indicator Light Charging Using The On-Board Battery Charger FigureCharger Port Cover AC Power Cord To 110-Volt Wall Outlet Front WheelchairOn-Board Battery Charger Figure Battery Charger OperationIndependent Battery Charger REMOVING/INSTALLING on Board Battery ChargerElectronics Retracting the Mkiv Joystick FigureMkiv Joystick in Frontal Position Mkiv Joystick Parallel to ArmrestDisconnecting DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING the Mkiv Joystick FigureRepositioning the Mkiv Joystick ElectronicsTransporting the Wheelchair Figures 1 TransportDisassembling The Wheelchair A N S P O R T TransportStep Disassembled ViewREMOVING/INSTALLING the Safety Flag Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the CRUTCH/CANE Holder FigureProcedure Options T I O N ST E S Page R R a N T Y Limited WarrantyUSA

ProntoTM M6 specifications

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