Invacare ProntoTM M6 manual General Guidelines, Procedure, Repair or SERVICE/CONTROLLER Settings

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

PROCEDURE 1

This Procedure Includes the Following:

Controller Settings

Repair or Service Information

Operating Information

Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs

Warning/Caution Label Location

WARNING

REPAIR OR SERVICE/CONTROLLER SETTINGS

Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by a qualified technician. The final tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Reprogram- ming the controller reduces the stability/controllability of the wheelchair. Other program set- tings could cause the wheelchair to tip over resulting in serious injury to the user and/or dam- age to the surrounding property. If any individual other than a qualified technician performs any work on these units, the warranty is void.

OPERATING INFORMATION

GENERAL WARNINGS

Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driver's 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 reenter set-up specifications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications.

ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. DO NOT shift your weight in the oppo- site direction of the turn. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to tip over.

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

DO NOT engage or disengage the motor locks until the power is in the OFF position.

DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways.

DO NOT climb, go up or down ramps or traverse slopes greater than 9o.

DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline with a water, ice or oil film.

DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the chair.

DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare.

DO NOT leave the power button ON when entering or exiting your wheelchair.

DO NOT stand on the frame of the wheelchair.

DO NOT stand on the flip-up footboard. When getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that the flip-up footboard is in the upward position .

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.

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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 ProcedureElectromagnetic Interference EMI from Radio Wave Sources Weight TrainingWeightlimitation Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference EMI SAFETY/HANDLING WheelchairsImportant Information Stability and BalanceTransferring to and From Other Seats Coping With Everyday ObstaclesStairways 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 ScrewsMounting Hole Seat Support NutCollar Bolt Determined Post REMOVING/INSTALLING Seat Support Collars FigureSeat Assembly Support Post Mounting Wheelchair Frame Seat Assembly REMOVING/INSTALLINGSeat Procedure A TWelded Bend End of Lock Collar Seat Assemblies with Seat Support Collars FigureSeat Assemblies Without The Seat Support Collars Figure Adjusting the Seat HeightSeat Holes HeightRetaining Pin Bend End Lock Seat Mounting SupportHighest Position Adjusting the Seat Support Posts FigureMiddle Position Lowest PositionMounting Holes Seat Pan Washer Self-Locking Washer Bolts Adjusting the Seat DepthSeat Assembly 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 ElectronicsDisassembling The Wheelchair Transporting the Wheelchair Figures 1Transport 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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