Invacare Pronto M51 Base manual Lifting/Stairways

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS

A Note to Wheelchair Assistants

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

Also, be aware of detachable parts such as arms or legrests. These must NEVER be used to move the wheelchair or as lifting supports, as they may be inadvertently released, resulting 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.

Lifting/Stairways

WARNING

DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If moving a power wheelchair 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 assistants and making thorough preparations.

Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports.

It is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair only by the rear frame and the front forks - otherwise injury or damage may occur.

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

The weight of the wheelchair with batteries and without the user is 212 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.2 on page 19.

Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary:

Pronto® M51Base with SureStep®

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Contents Pronto M51 Base with SureStep Reference Documents Reference DocumentsDocument Table of Contents Table of Contents Register Your ProductSpecial Notes Special NotesMeaning Trro and Trbkts Warnings Typical Product Parameters Typical Product ParametersLabel Location Label LocationWheelchairs With Trro Wheelchairs Without Trro Operation Information Controller Settings/Repair or ServiceGeneral Guidelines General GuidelinesAccessories Batteries Charging BatteriesGrounding Instructions Weight TrainingWeight Limitation Rain TestEMI Information EMI InformationEMI Information SAFETY/HANDLING of Wheelchairs SAFETY/HANDLING of WheelchairsStability and Balance Coping With Everyday Obstacles Coping With Everyday ObstaclesLifting/Stairways Lifting/Stairways Transferring To and From Other Seats Transferring To and From Other SeatsReaching, Leaning and Bending Forward Reaching and Bending BackwardSafety INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING Safety INSPECTION/ TroubleshootingSafety Inspection Checklists Inspect/Adjust InitiallyInspect/Adjust Monthly Troubleshooting GuideInspect/Adjust Weekly Inspect/Adjust PeriodicallyGeneral Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause SolutionsInformation Gauge Display Diagnostics SPJ+ w/PSS or SPJ+ w/ACC JoysticksDisplay Description Definition Service Indicator Light Diagnostics Possible SolutionMPJ+, PSR+, PSF+ Joysticks or Displays BAD Joystick CAL Values Checking Battery Charge Level DON’TOperating the Wheelchair Turning the Power On/OffWheelchair Operation Wheelchair OperationUsing the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair Movement ActionOn/Off Button SpeedometerJoystick Service IndicatorSpeed Control Buttons Charger/Programming InputSelecting the Drive Mode MPJ+ Joystick Switches and IndicatorsDrive Select Toggle Switch Information Gauge DisplaySpeed Control LCD Display ScreensSplash Screen Main ScreenStatus Indicator Wheelchair Operation DescriptionRemote Mode Reset Switch Programmable Mono Port 1/2 or External Mode SwitchRemote Stop Switch Connected Devices ScreenRemote On/Off Switch Mode SwitchMemory Card Slot Repositioning Joystick JoystickConnecting Disconnecting/Connecting the JoysticksDisconnecting SPJ+ JoysticksSeat Tilting the Seat Assembly Formula CG OnlyTilting the Seat Assembly Back SeatTilting the Seat Assembly Forward Tilting the Seat Assembly Formula CG OnlyRemoving/Installing the Seat Assembly InstallingRemoving Footboard Assembly Footboard AssemblyRemoving/Installing the Footboard Assembly Pinch point may occur when rotating the footboard assemblyAdjusting the Footboard Assembly AngleAdjusting the Footboard Assembly Angle DepthReplacing the Flat Free Tires on the Wheel Rim Removing/Installing the Battery ShroudTOP Shroud and Wheels TOP Shroud and WheelsRemoving/Installing the Battery Shroud Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Lever Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release LeverAdjusting Forks Replacing Front/Rear Caster AssembliesBatteries BatteriesUsing the Proper Batteries NegativeRemoving/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray Tool QTYRemoving/Installing Batteries from/into Battery Tray Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables Connecting Battery CablesCaps not shown on front When to Charge Batteries Disconnecting Battery CablesSPJ+ w/PSS and SPJ+ w/ACC Joysticks Charging Batteries MPJ+ JoystickBattery Charger Operation On-Board Battery ChargerON/OFF Indicator Charger Programming Port Transport Ready Package Transport Ready PackageSpecifications About Transport Ready PackagesCompliance Information Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Positioning the Wheelchair in the VehicleSecurement Points Securing the WheelchairSecuring the Occupant Wheelchair-Anchored BeltsVehicle-Anchored Belts Seating SystemPositioning Belts Positioning BeltsPronto M51 Base with SureStep Pronto M51 Base with SureStep Pronto M51 Base with SureStep Limited Warranty USA