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Owner’s Operator and Maintenance Manual
® ™
Pronto M94
®
with SureStep
DEALER: This manual MUST be given to
the user of the product.
USER: BEFORE using this product, read this
manual and save for future reference.
For more information regarding
Invacare products, parts, and services,
please visit www.invacare.com
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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS WARNING A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR. ALSO, A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MUST PERFORM ALL PROCEDURES IN THE SERVICE MANUAL. WHEELCHAIR USERS: DO NOT SERVICE OR OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING (1) THE OWNER’S OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL AND (2) THE SEATING SYSTEM’S MANUAL (IF APPLICABLE). IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT INVACARE TECHNICAL SUPPOR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................. 2 ....................................................................................................... 6 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ............................................................... 6 SPECIAL NOTES ................................................................................ 7 LABEL LOCATIONS ....................................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION ........................................... 30 Operating the Wheelchair......................................................................................................................30 Turning the Power On/Off................................................................................................................30 Using the Joystick to Drive the Wheelchair............................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 7—SEAT ........................................................................... 48 Adjusting the Headrest ...........................................................................................................................48 Adjusting the Back Angle........................................................................................................................48 Van Seat Model............................................................
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 10—SHROUD/WHEELS ....................................................... 65 Replacing the Flat Free Tires on the Wheel Rim..............................................................................65 Removing/Installing the Shrouds ...........................................................................................................65 Removing ......................................................................................................
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SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES Signal words are used in this manual and apply to hazards or unsafe practices which could result in personal injury or property damage. Refer to the table below for definitions of the signal words. SIGNAL WORD MEANING Danger indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, DANGER will result in death or serious injury. Warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WARNING could result in death or serious injury. Cauti
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SPECIAL NOTES WARNING The drive behavior initially experienced by the user may be different from other chairs previously used. This Power Wheelchair has Invacare’s SureStep technology, a feature that provides the chair with optimum traction and stability when driving forward over transitions and thresholds of up to 2-inches. The following warnings apply specifically to the SureStep Feature. • DO NOT use on inclines greater than 9°. • DO NOT use on inclines with wet, slippery, icy or oily s
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LABEL LOCATIONS LABEL LOCATIONS Part No. 1122145 9 Pronto® M94™
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TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS TYPICAL PRODUCT PARAMETERS 18-INCH 20-INCH 22-INCH 24-INCH ASBA SEAT VAN SEAT VAN SEAT VAN SEAT VAN SEAT SEAT WIDTH RANGE: 18 inches 20 inches 22 inches 24 inches 18-24 inches SEAT DEPTH: 16 -18 inches 18-20 inches 20-22 inches 20-22 inches 16-22 inches 1 BACK HEIGHT : SEMI RECLINE: 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches 18 inches 16-20 inches BACK ANGLE RANGE: Standard - 80° SEMI RECLINE: 35° to 115° 35° to 115° 35° to 115° 35° to 115° to 100° UPHOLSTERY: Black Nylon WITH SE
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as Owner’s Manuals, Service Manuals or Instruction Sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment. If you are unable to understand
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES DO NOT shift your weight or sitting position toward the direction you are reaching as the wheelchair may tip over. DO NOT store items under seat - interference with seat latch may result. Avoid storing or using the wheelchair near open flame or combustible products. Serious injury or damage to property may result. DO NOT engage or disengage the motor release levers until the power is in the off position. DO NOT operate on roads, streets or highways. DO NOT climb,
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES Keep detent balls clean. Before performing any maintenance, adjustment or service verify that On/Off switch on the joystick is in the off position. Avoid storage or use near external flame or combustible products. Accessories EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits and other combustible materials. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen. Batteries The warranty and performance specificatio
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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES READ and CAREFULLY follow the manufacturer’s instructions for each charger (supplied or purchased). If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified technician for proper procedures. Ensure the pins of the extension cord plug are the same number, size, and shape as those on the charger. DO NOT under any circumstances cut or remove the round grounding plug from the charger AC cable plug or the extension cord plug. Grounding Instructions DO NOT, under
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SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION WARNING CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) From Radio Wave Sources Powered wheelchairs and motorized scooters (in this text, both will be referred to as powered wheelchairs) may be susceptible to electromagnetic interference (EMI), which is interfering electromagnetic energy (EM) emitted
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SECTION 2—EMI INFORMATION WARNING Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of special concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. This can affect powered wheelchair movement and braking. Therefore,
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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS SECTION 3—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 techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and master these safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneuvering around the frequently encountered architectural barriers. Use
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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS Coping With Everyday Obstacles WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to move forward in the seat or pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the wheelchair. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution of the wheelchair. To determine and establish your particular safety l
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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
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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS 3. Remove any accessories on the wheelchair. 4. Bend your knees and keep your back straight. 5. Ensure that the casters are oriented as shown in FIGURE 3.2. 6. Using the rear and front forks as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to desired location. Refer to FIGURE 3.2. WARNING WARNING Pinch Point Pinch Point Rear Front Forks Forks Rear Caster Front Caster Orientation Orientation FIGURE 3.2 Lifting/Stairways - orientation of caste
