Invacare ProntoTM M6 manual

Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual Pr onto TM M6 DEALER: THIS MANU AL MUST BE GIVEN T O THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANU AL AND SA VE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.[...]

2 W A R N I N G W ARNING W ARNING DO NOT OPERA TE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERST ANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERST AND THE W ARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONT ACT A HEAL THCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNI- CAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHER WISE INJUR Y OR DAMAGE [...]

3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES ..................................... 2 SPECIFICA TIONS ..................................... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES . . 5 CONTROLLER SETTINGS .......................... 5 REP AIR OR SERVICE INFORMA TION ......... 5 OPERA TING INFORMA TION ...............[...]

4 SPECIFICATIONS PRONTO™ M6 Seat Width Range: 17 - inches Seat Depth: 17 1/2 - inches-with headrest Back Height Range: 21 - inches to 27 - inches - In 1 - inch increments Back Angle Range: 80 o to 1 15 o Seat-to-Floor: 19 1/4 to 20 3/4 - inches Overall Width (No joystick): 23 - inches Overall Height: 39 3/4 to 47 1/4 - inches Overall Length 31 1/[...]

5 This Procedure Includes the Following: Controller Settings Repair or Service Information Operating Information Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Warning/Caution Label Location W ARNING REP AIR OR SERVICE/CONTROLLER SETTINGS Set-up of the Electronic Contr ol Unit is to be per formed ONL Y by a qualified technician. The final tuning adjustments of the[...]

6 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL W ARNINGS (CONTINUED) ACCESSORIES EXTREME care should be exer cised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen. BA TTERIES The warranty and per formance specifications contained in this manual are based on the use of deep cycle[...]

7 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL W ARNINGS (CONTINUED) WEIGHT TRAINING Invacare DOES NOT r ecommend the use of its wheelchairs as a weight training apparatus. Invac- are wheelchairs have NOT been designed or tested as a seat for any kind of weight training. If occupant uses said wheelchair as a weight train[...]

8 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 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 techniques involved in the safe op- eration and maintenance of the wheelchai[...]

9 Transferring to and From Other Seats W ARNING AL W A YS turn the wheelchair power OFF and engage the motor locks to prevent the wheels fr om moving BEFORE attempting to transfer in or out of the wheelchair. Also, make sure every precaution is taken to r educe the gap distance by aligning both the fr ont AND rear casters parallel with the object y[...]

10 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S Reaching, Bending - Backward W ARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back up- holstery. This will change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip over. Position wheelchair as close as possible to the de- sired object. Point the front AND rear casters rear- ward to create th[...]

11 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - PRONTO™ M 6 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E S GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 ! W ARNING P ositioning joystic k P ARALLEL to armrest allows wheelchair to be SLO WL Y maneuvered up to a desk/table. ANY other wheelchair operation is to be performed with jo ystick secured with retaining pin in FR ONT AL position - [...]

12 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Guide Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter , follow these mainte- nance procedures: ITEM GENERAL (MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING) l Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pul[...]

13 SYMPTOM LIMITED DRIVING DIST ANCE. BA TTERIES NOT CHARGING. BA TTERIES DRA W EXCESSIVE CURRENT WHEN CHARGING. CHARGE INDICA TOR SHOWS LOW CHARGE LEVEL IMMEDIA TEL Y AFTER CHARGING. BA TTER Y INDICA TOR FLASHES THE CHARGE LEVEL IS LOW - TOO SOON AFTER BEING RECHARGED. WHEELCHAIR WILL NOT DRIVE. MOTOR “CHA TTERS” OR RUNS IRREGULARL Y . JOYSTIC[...]

14 W H E E L C H A I R WHEELCHAIR OPERA TION PROCEDURE 3 O P E R A T I O N This Procedure Includes the Following: Wheelchair Operation WHEELCHAIR OPERATION Switches/Indicators (Figure 1) The following switches and indicators are located on the joystick housing: ON/OFF SWITCH - The on/off switch is located on the BACK of the joystick housing. This t[...]

15 Using The Joystick To Drive The Chair The joystick is located at the front of the joystick hous- ing and provides smooth control of speed and direc- tion. It is equipped with 360 degrees of mobility for ease of operation. The joystick is spring-loaded, and automatically returns to the upright (neutral) position when released. Pushing the joystic[...]

16 This Procedure Includes the Following: Armrest Angle Adjustment Armrest Width Adjustment Armrest Depth Adjustment Armrest Height Adjustment ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 1) 1. Lift the armrest up. 2. Loosen adjustment locknut. 3. Adjust mounting screw up or down to the desired arm angle position. 4. Retighten adjustment locknut. 5 . T o deter[...]

17 ARMREST DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (FIGURE 3) 1 . Loosen bottom adjustment knob. 2 . Adjust armrest to desired position. 3 . Retighten bottom adjustment knob securely . NOTE: Perform STEPS 4-5 to adjust BOTH arm- rests to the same depth. 4. Measure distance from the end of the armrest pad to the end of the armrest support post. 5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opp[...]

18 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing Seat Support Collars Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly Adjusting the Seat Height Adjusting the Seat Support Posts Adjusting the Seat Depth Replacing the Seat Positioning Strap S E A T SEA T PROCEDURE 5 W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure that[...]

19 S E A T SEA T PROCEDURE 5 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY Seat Assemblies WITHOUT Seat Support Collars (FIGURE 2) REMOVING. 1. Disconnect the joystick. Refer to CONNECT- ING/DISCONNECTING THE MKIV JOY- STICK in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual. 2. Release the four (4) retaining pin locks by performing the following steps: A. Bend the END of the [...]

20 Seat Assemblies WITH Seat Support Collars (FIGURE 3) REMOVING. 1. Disconnect the joystick. Refer to CONNECT- ING/DISCONNECTING THE MKIV JOY- STICK in PROCEDURE 9 of this manual. 2. Release the four (4) retaining pin locks by performing the following steps: A. Bend the END of the retaining pin lock A W A Y from the retaining pin until it is clear[...]

21 INSTALLING. W ARNING Ensure that the four (4) retaining pins securing the seat assembly to the wheelchair frame are pr operly engaged and locked. Other- wise, injury and/or damage may result. 1. Position the seat assembly onto the wheel- chair frame, making sure that the four (4) seat support posts align with the four (4) seat mounting supports [...]

22 Seat Support Post Seat Mounting Support Seat Assembly Wheelchair Frame Height Mounting Holes FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING THE SEA T HEIGHT - SEA T ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT SEA T SUPPORT COLLARS Seat Assemblies WI T H Seat Support Collars (FIGURE 5) 1. Remove the seat assembly . Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING THE SEA T ASSEMBL Y in this procedure of the manua[...]

23 F R O N T R I G G I N G S HIGHEST POSITION MIDDLE POSITION LOWEST POSITION Seat Support Collar Mounting Hole Middle Mounting Hole Seat Support Post Nut Bolt Seat Support Collar Mounting Hole T op Mount- ing Hole Seat Support Post Nut Bolt No Seat Support Collar Required Welded Collar ADJUSTING THE SEAT SUPPORT POSTS (FIGURE 6) NOTE: If the retai[...]

24 S E A T SEA T PROCEDURE 5 ADJUSTING THE SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 7 AND 8) 1. Remove the seat assembly . Refer to REMOV- ING/INST ALLING THE SEA T ASSEMBL Y in this procedure of the manual. 2. Remove the four (4) bolts, self-locking wash- ers and washers securing the seat assembly to the seat pan (FIGURE 7). 3. Separate the seat assembly from the seat [...]

25 Standard Seat Position Moving Seat One (1) Inch Back Moving Seat One (1) Inch Forward Bottom Of Seat Assembly Bottom Of Seat Pan REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 9) NOTE: T o remove, reverse the following procedure. Installing 1. Remove the width adjustment knob that is lo- cated on the back of the seat frame. 2. Slide widt[...]

26 This Procedure Includes the Following: Folding/Unfolding the Back Adjusting the Back Angle Adjusting the Headrest B A C K BACK PROCEDURE 6 W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or dam- age may result. For the following procedur es, make s[...]

27 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Footboard Assembly Adjusting the Footboard Assembly Depth F O O T B O A R D A S S E M B L Y FOOTBOARD ASSEMBL Y PROCEDURE 7 W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure that all attaching hard- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury o[...]

28 ADJUSTING THE FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY ANGLE (FIGURE 3) 1. Loosen the jam nut and washer . 2. Adjust the mounting screw up or down to ob- tain the desired footboard assembly angle. 3. Thread the jam nut and washer upwards until it is flush with the footboard bracket. 4. Securely tighten the jam nut and washer to secure the mounting screw in place. W A[...]

29 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing the Foam Filled Tires onto the Wheel Rim Removing/Installing the Shroud Engaging/Disengaging Motor Locks Removing/Installing the Axle Shroud Covers Replacing the Front/Rear Caster Assemblies SHROUD/WHEELS PROCEDURE 8 W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure tha[...]

30 B. T o ENGAGE the motor locks - Grasp the motor lock handle connected to the RIGHT motor and position it in the DOWN position. Grasp the motor lock handle connected to the LEFT motor and position it in the UP position. A. T o DISENGAGE the motor locks - Grasp the motor lock handle connected to the RIGHT motor and position it in the UP position. [...]

31 REPLACING THE FRONT/REAR CASTER ASSEMBLIES (FIGURE 4) NOTE: Front and rear caster assemblies are re- placed in the same manner . NOTE: When replacing the front/rear caster as- semblies, it is necessary to brace the caster as- semblies to prevent the wheel from spinning. 1. Remove the fork or ste m cover from the wheel- chair frame. Refer to REMO[...]

32 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing Batteries without Removing Cables Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables Connecting/Disconnecting Circuit Breaker Cables Replacing Batteries When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Battery Charger Operation W ARNING For the following procedur es, make sure the ON/OFF switch on the j[...]

33 6 . Disconnect the FRONT battery from the REAR battery . Refer to CONNECTING/DIS- CONNECTING BA TTER Y CABLES in this procedure of the manual. 7. Remove both batteries with cables from the rear frame assembly . CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING BATTERY CABLES (FIGURE 2) NOTE: T o disconnect the battery cables, reverse the following steps. Connecting W AR[...]

34 B A T T E R I E S BA TTERIES PROCEDURE 9 7. Install the batteries with cables into the wheel- chair . Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING THE BA TTERIES WITH CABLES in this procedure of the manual. CAUTION AL W A YS charge new batteries before ini- tial use or battery life will be reduced. 8. If necessary , charge the batteries. Refer to CHARGING THE [...]

35 6 . Slide terminal cap(s) down circuit breaker cable(s) and onto battery terminals (FIGURE 3). 7. Install the batteries with cables into the wheel- chair . Refer to REMOVING/INST ALLING THE BA TTERIES WITH CABLES in this procedure of the manual. CAUTION AL W A YS charge new batteries before ini- tial use or battery life will be reduced. 8. If ne[...]

36 WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES (FIGURE 4) It is advantageous to recharge daily rather than only when necessary . In fact, a battery ’ s life is extended if the charge level is maintained well above a low condi- tion. The range per battery charge using recommended batteries should be approximately 5 to 9 hours of typical operation. Extensive use on i[...]

37 B A T T E R I E S PROCEDURE 9 FIGURE 5 - CHARGING USING THE ON-BOARD BA TTER Y CHARGER AC Power Cord (T o 1 10-Volt W all Outlet) FRONT OF WHEELCHAIR Charging Using An Independent Charger Plugged Into The Joystick (FIGURE 6) NOTE: The charger port located on the FRONT of the joystick requires the use of an independent charger . The independent c[...]

38 ON/OFF INDICA TOR ST A TUS SOLID RED CHARGER ON "BLINKING" RED ABNORMAL LED "OFF" CHARGER OFF CHARGING INDICA TOR ST A TUS "BLINKING" GREEN CHARGING SOLID GREEN FULLY CHARGED LED "OFF" CHARGER DISCONNECTED B A T T E R I E S BA TTERIES PROCEDURE 9 BATTERY CHARGER OPERATION W ARNING READ and CAREFULL Y follo[...]

39 Independent Battery Charger NOTE: The charger port located on the FRONT of the joystick requires the use of an independent charger . The independent charger is NOT sup- plied with the wheelchair W ARNING READ and CAREFULL Y follow the individual instructions for each charger (supplied or pur chased). If charging instructions are not supplied, co[...]

40 ELECTRONICS PROCEDURE 10 This Procedure Includes the Following: Retracting the MKIV Joystick Repositioning the MKIV Joystick Disconnecting/Connecting the MKIV Joystick W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure that all attaching har d- ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. For the[...]

41 E L E C T R O N I C S ELECTRONICS PROCEDURE 10 DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING THE MKIV JOYSTICK (FIGURE 2) Disconnecting 1. Loosen the thumb screws on the connector for the joystick. 2. Disconnect the joystick connector from the controller connecter . Connecting 1. Align the joystick connector with the control- ler connecter . 2. Secure the joystick c[...]

42 T R A N S P O R T TRANSPORT PROCEDURE 1 1 This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting the Wheelchair W ARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE- FORE use, make sure that all attaching hard - ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. For the following procedur es, make sure the ON/OFF switch on the [...]

43 T R A N S P O R T TRANSPORT PROCEDURE 1 1 Rear Frame Assembly Front Frame Assembly STEP 1 1 DISASSEMBLED VIEW Shroud Seat 7. Disconnect the battery connector from the controller connector . 8 . Disconnect the RED and BLACK circuit breaker cables from the circuit breaker . W ARNING When reassembling the wheelchair, ensure the retaining pins secur[...]

44 FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INST ALLING THE CRUTCH/ CANE HOLDER Crutch/ Cane Holder Accessory T ube Mounting Screw Base Hook Seat REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SAFETY FLAG (FIGURE 2 ) NOTE: T o remove, reverse the following proce- dure. W ARNING The installation of the safety flag onto the back of the wheelchair seat significantly increases the length of the [...]

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47 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE W ARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPL Y WITH FEDERAL LA W APPLI- CABLE TO PRODUCTS MANUF ACTURED AFTER JUL Y 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original pur chaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to[...]

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