Invacare Pronto R2, R2-250 manual Adjusting Forks Figure Adjusting the Stabilizer Figure, Wheels

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PROCEDURE 8

WHEELS

W

H

E

E

L

S

Towards

Outside of

Wheelchair

Motor Locks ENGAGED

(Drive Position)

Motor Locks DISENGAGED

(Free Wheel Position)

FIGURE 3 - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS

WITH MOTOR LOCKS

ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 4)

ADJUSTING THE STABILIZER (FIGURE 5)

1.With the batteries and the user in the wheelchair, grasp the swing arm and pull up. Clearance between the sta- bilizer wheel and the surface should be 1/8-inch or greater. If the clearance is less than 1/8-inch contact Invacare Dealer for service. See DETAIL "A".

Additional Adjustments for User Preference (DETAIL "B")

1.Rotating the locknut that is located on top of the lower spring provides one (1) of the following:

A.Rotating the locknut CLOCKWISE - provides more resistance of the stabilizer when stopping.

B.Rotating the locknut COUNTER-CLOCKWISE- provides less resistance of the stabilizer when stopping.

1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube.

DETAIL "A"

	2. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard
	against flutter, perform the following check:
	A. Tip back the wheelchair to floor.	Clearance should be	1/
	B. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc	Clearance should be	1/
	B. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc	8-inch or greater
	simultaneously.	8-inch or greater
	simultaneously.
	C. Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should
	swing once to one-side, then immediately rest in
	a straight downward position).	Stabilizer
	D. Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster	Wheel
	swing.	Ground/Floor
		Ground/Floor

3. Test wheelchair for maneuverability.

4.Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-3 until correct.

5.Snap dust cover into the caster headtube.

Dust Cover

Locknut

Nylon Washer

Caster

Headtube

Fork

Caster

FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING FORKS

DETAIL "B"

Stabilizer

Locknut

Lower

Spring

FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE STABILIZER

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Contents ProntoR2/Pronto R2-250 Series R N I N G Wheelchair TIE-DOWN Restraints and Seat Positioning StrapsTable of Contents Rain and operators weight Specification SWeight limitation varies with motor. Refer to PerformanceProcedure General GuidelinesProcedure General GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines Stairways SAFETY/HANDLING WheelchairsStability and Balance Remove the occupant from the wheelchairFunctional Reach From a Wheelchair Shift body weight into seat with transferMinimize GAP Distance Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending ForwardReaching, Bending Backward Shipping Insert Battery Box Shipping Insert InstalledShipping Insert Removed Safety Inspection Checklist Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGChecking Battery Charge Level Troubleshooting MechanicalTroubleshooting Electrical Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGPROCEDURENumber of Floating Balls Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid FigureNumber of Floating Balls Will Vary According to Charge Front Riggings INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests FigureAdjusting Footrest Height O N TReplacing Heel Loops Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests FigureProcedure Front Riggings O N T I N G SRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Adjusting CalfpadsAdjusting ReplacingAngle Figure Adjusting Removable FootboardDepth Figure Height FigureInstalling The Removable Footboard Plate Removing The Removable Footboard PlateInstalling the One Piece Footboard INSTALLING/REMOVING the ONE Piece Footboard FigureAdjusting the ONE Piece Footboard HEIGHT, ANGLE, and Depth Removing the One Piece FootboardAdjusting the Calf-Pad Height Figure REMOVING/INSTALLING the CALF-PADS FigureAdjusting the CALF-PADS Flat Head Screws Heel Mounting Holes FootboardLocknut Caplug Washer Adjusting the Calf-Pad Width FigureAdjusting the Calf Pad Angle Figure Hub CapAdjusting the Calf-Pad Depth Remove the two 2 hub caps from the pivot bracketSmall Washers Calf-Pad Legrest TubeNylon Calf-Pad Bracket Locknuts PivotO N T I N G Footrest Angle Adjustments Figure Arms INSTALLING/REMOVING Flip Back Armrests FigureAdjusting Flip Back Armrests Figure M SAdjust top of the flip back armrest to the desired height Adjusting Captains Seat ArmrestsProcedure Arms Positioning Flip Back Armrests for UseCaptains SEAT/POSITIONING Strap Adjusting Captains Seat FigureReplacing Seat Positioning Strap P T a I N SPreparing Mkiv Joystick for USE Figure Adjustable Seat Back Angle/Recliner Seat Models FigureRepositioning Mkiv Joystick E CElectronics Fuse Replacement FigureRepositioning Battery Charger Connector Figure E C T R O N I C SR a P Replacing Battery BOX Retaining Strap FigureT a Retaining StrapWheels ENGAGING/DISENGAGINGMOTORS with Clutches Figures 1ENGAGING/DISENGAGING Motors with Motor Locks Figure Outside of Wheelchair Front of WheelchairAdditional Adjustments for User Preference Detail B Adjusting Forks Figure Adjusting the Stabilizer FigureWheels Shrouds REMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds FigureR O U D S C L I N E R Recliner Operation FigureReplacing Back or Headrest Upholstery Figure ReclinerHeadrest Upholstery Extension Adjusting Back or Headrest Upholstery FigureRecliner Cane UpholsteryT T E R I E S BatteriesDirect Mount Method Connecting Battery CablesBatteries Dual U1 BatteriesConnect Battery Cables Ring Terminals to This Side Posts Connect Battery Cable to Battery Terminal AS ShownInstalling Battery Clamp Covers Black battery clamp cover onto Black bat- tery cableInstall the battery box tops Negative Battery Terminal/Post Tie-Wrap Group 22NF Battery Connecting Battery Cables to Batteryies TERMINALS/POSTSRED Battery Clamp Cover Detail aCharging Batteries Figure When to Charge Batteries FigureDescription and Use of Battery Chargers Mkiv RII JoystickDetail a Required ItemsDetail B Cleaning Battery Terminals INSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes FigureRecommended Battery Types Replacing BatteriesRetaining Front One 1 Connector Battery BoxRear of Chair Strap ClipWarranty R R a N T YUSA