Invacare Pronto R2, R2-250 manual SAFETY/HANDLING Wheelchairs, Stability and Balance, Stairways

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PROCEDURE 1

GENERAL GUIDELINES

G E N E R A L

G U I D E L I N E S

SAFETY/HANDLING OF

WHEELCHAIRS

“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. This manual points out the most common procedures and techniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneu- vering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers.

Usethisinformationonlyasa“basic”guide.Thetechniques that are discussed on the following pages have been used successfully by many.

Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those de- scribed in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encour- ages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles that they may encoun- ter, however, ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in this manual MUST be followed. Techniques in this manual are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and as- sistant with “safety” as the most important consideration for all.

Stability and Balance

WARNING

ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.

Stairways

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheel- chair between floors. If moving a power wheel- chair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.

Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough prepara- tions.MakesuretouseONLYsecure,non-detach- able parts for hand-hold supports.

DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheel- chair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.

Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be- tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:

WARNING

The weight of the wheelchair without the user and batteriesisstill between140and168lbs.Useproper liftingtechniques(liftwithyourlegs)toavoidinjury.

1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.

To assure stability and proper operation of your wheel- chair, you must at all times maintain proper balance. Your wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and stable during normal daily activities as long as you do not move beyond the center of gravity. DO NOT lean forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length of the armrests.

Coping With Everyday Obstacles

Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to main- tain stability and balance.

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, re- member to use good body mechanics. Keep your back straight and bend your knees whenever tilting wheel- chair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.

Also, be aware of detachable parts such as arms or leg- rests. These must NEVER be used for hand-hold or lift- ing supports, as they may be inadvertently released, re- sulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).

When learning a new assistance technique, have an experienced assistant help you before attempting it alone.

2.Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Re- fer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.

3.Bend your knees and keep your back straight.

4.Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of the ground and transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs.

5.The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has been carried away from the stairway.

ESCALATORS? SORRY!

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

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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 Specification S Weight limitation varies with motor. Refer toRain and operators weight PerformanceProcedure General GuidelinesProcedure General GuidelinesGeneral Guidelines SAFETY/HANDLING Wheelchairs Stability and BalanceStairways Remove the occupant from the wheelchairShift body weight into seat with transfer Minimize GAP DistanceFunctional Reach From a Wheelchair Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending ForwardReaching, Bending Backward Shipping Insert Removed Shipping Insert InstalledShipping Insert Battery Box Safety Inspection Checklist Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting Mechanical Troubleshooting ElectricalChecking Battery Charge Level Safety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTINGPROCEDURENumber of Floating Balls Will Vary According to Charge Using Hydrometer to Check Battery Cells Lead Acid FigureNumber of Floating Balls INSTALLING/REMOVING Footrests Figure Adjusting Footrest HeightFront Riggings O N TINSTALLING/REMOVING Elevating Legrests Figure Procedure Front RiggingsReplacing Heel Loops Figure O N T I N G SAdjusting Calfpads AdjustingRaising/Lowering Elevating Legrests ReplacingAdjusting Removable Footboard Depth FigureAngle Figure Height FigureInstalling The Removable Footboard Plate Removing The Removable Footboard PlateINSTALLING/REMOVING the ONE Piece Footboard Figure Adjusting the ONE Piece Footboard HEIGHT, ANGLE, and DepthInstalling the One Piece Footboard Removing the One Piece FootboardREMOVING/INSTALLING the CALF-PADS Figure Adjusting the CALF-PADSAdjusting the Calf-Pad Height Figure Flat Head Screws Heel Mounting Holes FootboardAdjusting the Calf-Pad Width Figure Adjusting the Calf Pad Angle FigureLocknut Caplug Washer Hub CapAdjusting the Calf-Pad Depth Remove the two 2 hub caps from the pivot bracketCalf-Pad Legrest Tube NylonSmall Washers Calf-Pad Bracket Locknuts PivotO N T I N G Footrest Angle Adjustments Figure INSTALLING/REMOVING Flip Back Armrests Figure Adjusting Flip Back Armrests FigureArms M SAdjusting Captains Seat Armrests Procedure ArmsAdjust top of the flip back armrest to the desired height Positioning Flip Back Armrests for UseAdjusting Captains Seat Figure Replacing Seat Positioning StrapCaptains SEAT/POSITIONING Strap P T a I N SAdjustable Seat Back Angle/Recliner Seat Models Figure Repositioning Mkiv JoystickPreparing Mkiv Joystick for USE Figure E CFuse Replacement Figure Repositioning Battery Charger Connector FigureElectronics E C T R O N I C SReplacing Battery BOX Retaining Strap Figure T aR a P Retaining StrapENGAGING/DISENGAGINGMOTORS with Clutches Figures 1 ENGAGING/DISENGAGING Motors with Motor Locks FigureWheels Outside of Wheelchair Front of WheelchairWheels Adjusting Forks Figure Adjusting the Stabilizer FigureAdditional Adjustments for User Preference Detail B R O U D S REMOVING/INSTALLING Shrouds FigureShrouds Recliner Operation Figure Replacing Back or Headrest Upholstery FigureC L I N E R ReclinerAdjusting Back or Headrest Upholstery Figure ReclinerHeadrest Upholstery Extension Cane UpholsteryT T E R I E S BatteriesConnecting Battery Cables BatteriesDirect Mount Method Dual U1 BatteriesConnect Battery Cables Ring Terminals to This Side Posts Connect Battery Cable to Battery Terminal AS ShownInstall the battery box tops Black battery clamp cover onto Black bat- tery cableInstalling Battery Clamp Covers Connecting Battery Cables to Batteryies TERMINALS/POSTS RED Battery Clamp CoverNegative Battery Terminal/Post Tie-Wrap Group 22NF Battery Detail aWhen to Charge Batteries Figure Description and Use of Battery ChargersCharging Batteries Figure Mkiv RII JoystickDetail B Required ItemsDetail a INSTALLING/REMOVING Battery Boxes Figure Recommended Battery TypesCleaning Battery Terminals Replacing BatteriesOne 1 Connector Battery Box Rear of ChairRetaining Front Strap ClipWarranty R R a N T YUSA