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WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING W AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO A UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, R N CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNI- I CAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS N EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. G THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS T A SPECIAL NOTES ..................................... 2 PROCEDURE 8 - SHROUD/WHEELS...... 29 B REPLACING THE FOAM FILLED TIRES L SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 4 ONTO THE WHEEL RIM......................... 29 E REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SHROUD .... 29 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES .. 5 O ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTOR CONTROLLER SETTINGS.......................... 5 F LOCKS................................................... 29 REPAIR OR SER
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS S P PRONTO™ M6 E Seat Width Range: 17 - inches C Seat Depth: 17 1/2 - inches-with headrest I F Back Height Range: 21 - inches to 27 - inches - In 1 - inch increments I o o Back Angle Range: 80 to 115 C Seat-to-Floor: 19 1/4 to 20 3/4 - inches A T Overall Width (No joystick): 23 - inches I O Overall Height: 39 3/4 to 47 1/4 - inches N Overall Length 31 1/2 to 33 1/2 - inches (With Footboard Folded) S 42 to 44 - inches (With Footboard Down) Drive Wheels/Tires 10 x 3 1
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 This Procedure Includes the Following: G Controller Settings E N Repair or Service Information E Operating Information R A Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs L Warning/Caution Label Location G U WARNING I REPAIR OR SERVICE/CONTROLLER SETTINGS D E Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by a qualified technician. The final L tuning adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Reprogram- I ming the controller reduces
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) G ACCESSORIES E N EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits. E Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen. R A BATTERIES L The warranty and performance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use G of deep cycle gel cell or sealed lead acid batteries. Invacare strongly recommends their use U as the power source for this unit. I D Carefully read batt
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) G WEIGHT TRAINING E N Invacare DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invac- E are wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If R occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE A FOR BODILY INJURY AND THE WARRANTY IS VOID. L WEIGHT LIMITATION G U The Pronto™ M6 model has a weight limitation of 250 lbs. I D WAR
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNINGS G POWERED WHEELCHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) E Because EM energy rapidly becomes more intense as one moves closer to the transmitting N E antenna (source), the EM fields from hand-held radio wave sources (transceivers) are of spe- R cial concern. It is possible to unintentionally bring high levels of EM energy very close to the A powered wheelchair's control system while using these devices. This can affect powered wheel- L chair movement and br
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 Coping With Everyday Obstacles 2. Separate the front frame assembly of the wheel- G chair from the rear frame assembly of the wheel- Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can E chair. Refer to TRANSPORTING THE WHEEL- be alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage N CHAIR in PROCEDURE 10 of the manual. your wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity E to maintain stability and balance. 3. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. R Refer to INS
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES 2. After the wheelchair is positioned properly for G transfer, verify that the motor locks are engaged. E Refer to ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTOR N LOCKS in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual. E 3. Shift body weight into seat with transfer. R A During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will L be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible. G MINIMIZE GAP U DISTANCE I D E L I N Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending - E Forward S Position the front AND re
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - PRONTO™ M6 G E N E ! WARNING R Positioning joystick PARALLEL to armrest allows wheelchair to be SLOWLY A maneuvered up to a desk/table. ANY other wheelchair operation is to be performed with joystick secured with retaining pin in FRONTAL position - L otherwise injury or damage may result. Rev. A (1)-05/00 P/N 1098340 G U I D E L I N E S NOTE: Warning label 1098342 is located UNDER the shroud. 11
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PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING This Procedure Includes the Following: S Safety Inspection Checklist A F Troubleshooting Guide E T SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Y Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter, follow these mainte- I nance procedures: N ITEM INSPECT/ INSPECT/ INSPECT/ S ADJUST ADJUST ADJUST P INITIALLY WEEKLY MONTHLY PERIODICALLY E C GENERAL (MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING) T Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag I
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SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE S PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION SYMPTOM A Batteries not charged long enough. Charge batteries overnight or LIMITED DRIVING DISTANCE. F ensure 8 hours of charge between E use times (PROCEDURE 8). T Y Batteries weak, won't hold charge. Replace Batteries (PROCEDURE 8). I N Switch on back of charger NOT BATTERIES NOT CHARGING. S Charger not working. set to 115 volts (PROCEDURE 8). P Replace Charger. E C Battery Connections loose. Check al
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PROCEDURE 3 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION MULTI FUNCTION CHARGER PORT- The multi This Procedure Includes the Following: function charger port is located at the front of the Wheelchair Operation joystick housing. It provides access for charging the W wheelchair batteries using an INDEPENDENT bat- O WARNING H tery charger, refer to CHARGING BATTERIES in P After ANY adjustments, repair or service and E PROCEDURE 8 of this manual. This port also serves BEFORE use, make sure that all attaching E E as the Remo
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WHEELCHAIR OPERATION PROCEDURE 3 Using The Joystick To Drive The Chair A. To move FORWARD - Push forward on the joystick. The joystick is located at the front of the joystick hous- B. To move in REVERSE- Pull back on the ing and provides smooth control of speed and direc- W O joystick. tion. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for H P ease of operation. The joystick is spring-loaded, and C. To turn RIGHT- Move the joystick RIGHT. E E automatically returns to the upright (neutral) positi
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PROCEDURE 4 ARMS ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT This Procedure Includes the Following: (FIGURE 2) Armrest Angle Adjustment Armrest Width Adjustment 1. Loosen the adjustment knob located on the back of the seat frame. Armrest Depth Adjustment 2. Adjust the armrest in or out to the desired po- Armrest Height Adjustment A sition. R WARNING NOTE: The armrest can be adjusted to a maximum M After ANY adjustments, repair or service and distance of 4.5 inches between the inside of the arm- S BEFORE use, make
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ARMS PROCEDURE 4 ARMREST DEPTH ADJUSTMENT ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 3) (FIGURE 4) 1. Loosen bottom adjustment knob. 1. Loosen, but do not remove, the stability set screws on the armrest post. 2. Adjust armrest to desired position. 2. Remove the mounting screw and locknut that 3. Retighten bottom adjustment knob securely. A secure the armrest in place. R NOTE: Perform STEPS 4-5 to adjust BOTH arm- 3. Adjust armrest to desired mounting position rests to the same depth. M and secure with ex
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PROCEDURE 5 SEAT NOTE: If the seat assembly is to be positioned in This Procedure Includes the Following: the LOWEST height position, a seat support col- Removing/Installing Seat Support Collars lar is NOT necessary. Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly NOTE: To remove the seat support collars, re- Adjusting the Seat Height verse the following steps. Adjusting the Seat Support Posts 1. Remove the seat assembly. Refer to REMOV- S ING/INSTALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY in Adjusting the Seat Depth E thi
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SEAT PROCEDURE 5 4. Remove the four (4) retaining pins that se- REMOVING/INSTALLING THE cure the seat support posts to the seat mount- SEAT ASSEMBLY ing supports on the wheelchair frame. Seat Assemblies WITHOUT Seat Support 5. Lift the seat assembly UP to remove it from Collars (FIGURE 2) the wheelchair frame. REMOVING. S INSTALLING. 1. Disconnect the joystick. Refer to CONNECT- E WARNING ING/DISCONNECTING THE MKIV JOY- A Ensure that the four (4) retaining pins securing STICK in PROCEDURE 9 of t
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PROCEDURE 5 SEAT NOTE: If the retaining pin will NOT pass through the Seat Assemblies WITH Seat Support desired height mounting hole in the seat support post, Collars (FIGURE 3) it may be necessary to adjust the seat support post. REMOVING. Refer to ADJUSTING THE SEAT SUPPORT 1. Disconnect the joystick. Refer to CONNECT- POSTS in this procedure of the manual. ING/DISCONNECTING THE MKIV JOY- 3. Lock the retaining pins by performing the fol- STICK in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual. S lowing steps: E 2
