Invacare ProntoTM M6 manual Retracting the Mkiv Joystick Figure, Electronics, Armrest Joystick

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PROCEDURE 10

ELECTRONICS

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Retracting the MKIV Joystick

ERepositioning the MKIV Joystick

LDisconnecting/Connecting the MKIV Joystick

E

C

WARNING

TAfterANYadjustments,repairorserviceandBE-

R FORE use, make sure that all attaching hard-

Oware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or

Ndamage may result.

IFor the following procedures, make sure the

C ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF

S position.

RETRACTING THE MKIV

JOYSTICK (FIGURE 1)

NOTE: The MKIV joystick can be retracted from it's position in front of the armrest and maneuvered so that it is parallel to the armrest. When the MKIV joy- stick is parallel to the armrest, the wheelchair can be SLOWLY maneuvered to allow the end-user to po- sition the wheelchair at a table, desk, etc...

WARNING

Positioning the joystick PARALLEL to the arm- rest allows the wheelchair to be SLOWLY maneuvered up to a desk/table. ANY other wheelchair operation is to be performed with the joystick secured with the retaining pin in theFRONTALposition-otherwiseinjuryordam- age may result.

NOTE: To return the MKIV joystick to the frontal position, reverse the following steps.

1.Position the wheelchair so that it is close to and facing the desk, table, etc...

2.Pull the retaining pin securing the joystick in the frontal position.

3.Grasp the joystick and push it OUTWARD and BACK, until the joystick is parallel to the armrest.

4.Slowly maneuver the wheelchair up to the desk, table, etc...

MKIV JOYSTICK IN FRONTAL POSITION

Armrest

Joystick

Retaining

Pin

Push Joystick

OUTWARD and BACK to retract it

MKIV JOYSTICK PARALLEL TO ARMREST

Armrest

Joystick

FIGURE 1 - RETRACTING THE MKIV JOYSTICK

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Contents ProntoTM M6 R N I N G Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning StrapsTable of Contents Specifications PerformanceProcedure Repair or SERVICE/CONTROLLER SettingsGeneral Guidelines Operating InformationProcedure General GuidelinesWeightlimitation Weight TrainingElectromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources SAFETY/HANDLING Wheelchairs Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference EMIImportant Information Stability and BalanceStairways Coping With Everyday ObstaclesTransferring to and From Other Seats Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending Forward Reaching, Bending BackwardOtherwise injury or damage may result Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Guide Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGPROCEDUREWheelchair Operation H P E E E R L a C T H I a O I NUsing The Joystick To Drive The Chair Switch Speed Control Knob JoystickWheelchair Operation To Move Forward Left To Move Right BackwardArmrest Angle Adjustment Figure Armrest Width Adjustment FigureM S ArmsArmrest Depth Adjustment Figure Armrest Height Adjustment FigureArms Mounting Screw Stability Armpost Set ScrewsSeat Assembly Support Post Mounting Wheelchair Frame REMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Support Collars FigureMounting Hole Seat Support NutCollar Bolt Determined Post REMOVING/INSTALLING Seat AssemblySeat Procedure A TSeat Assemblies with Seat Support Collars Figure Welded Bend End of Lock CollarSeat Adjusting the Seat HeightSeat Assemblies Without The Seat Support Collars Figure Height HolesRetaining Pin Bend End Lock Seat Mounting SupportAdjusting the Seat Support Posts Figure Highest PositionMiddle Position Lowest PositionSeat Assembly Adjusting the Seat DepthMounting Holes Seat Pan Washer Self-Locking Washer Bolts REMOVING/INSTALLING the Seat Positioning Strap Figure InstallingAdjusting the Back Angle Figure Adjusting the Headrest FigureFOLDING/UNFOLDING Back Figure BackFootboard Assembly AdjustingWheelchair Frame Footboard Assembly O T B O a R D S E M B L YAdjusting the Footboard Assembly Angle Figure Procedure Footboard AssemblyREMOVING/INSTALLING the Shroud Figure Replacing the Foam Filled Tires Onto the Wheel RIMENGAGING/DISENGAGING Motor Locks Figure SHROUD/WHEELSSHROUD/WHEELS Rear of WheelchairREMOVING/INSTALLING the Axle Cap Nut Mounting Hole Wheelchair Frame Caster AssemblyReplacing the FRONT/REAR Shroud Covers FigureDisconnect Front Battery From Rear Battery Retaining Ring Rear Frame AssemblyBatteries Without Removing Cables Figure BatteriesCONNECTING/DISCONNECTING Battery Cables Figure ConnectingBatteries T T E R I E SCONNECTING/DISCONNECTING Circuit Breaker Cables Figure Black BatteryTerminal Cap Front U1 Battery Rear U1 Battery FlangeRecommended Battery Types Cleaning Battery TerminalsReplacing Batteries T TChargingbatteries Charging Using The On-Board Battery Charger Figure Charging LED Indicator LightCharger Port Cover AC Power Cord To 110-Volt Wall Outlet Front WheelchairBattery Charger Operation On-Board Battery Charger FigureREMOVING/INSTALLING on Board Battery Charger Independent Battery ChargerRetracting the Mkiv Joystick Figure ElectronicsMkiv Joystick in Frontal Position Mkiv Joystick Parallel to ArmrestDISCONNECTING/CONNECTING the Mkiv Joystick Figure DisconnectingRepositioning the Mkiv Joystick ElectronicsTransport Transporting the Wheelchair Figures 1Disassembling The Wheelchair Transport A N S P O R TStep Disassembled ViewREMOVING/INSTALLING the CRUTCH/CANE Holder Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the Safety Flag FigureProcedure Options T I O N ST E S Page Limited Warranty R R a N T YUSA

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