Invacare Pronto Air Personal Transporter User Manual
Invacare Pronto Air Personal Transporter User Manual

Invacare Pronto Air Personal Transporter User Manual

Air personal transporter w/ mybody seating
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Pronto®Air Personal
Transporter w/ MyBody™
Seating
EN Personal Transporter
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating EN Personal Transporter User Manual This manual MUST be given to the user of the product. BEFORE using this product, read this manual and save for future reference.
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Republication, duplication or modification in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written permission from Invacare. Trademarks are identified by ™and ®. All trademarks are owned by or licensed to Invacare Corporation or its subsidiaries unless otherwise noted.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preparing the Personal Transporter for Use..34 Pronto Air Personal Transporter ....25 Setup/Delivery Inspection ..... 34...
  • Page 4: Contents

    User/Attendant Inspection Checklists ... . 35 6.11.2 Replacing the Batteries ..... . . 47 6.3.1 Inspect/Adjust Weekly .
  • Page 5: General

    Risk of injury or damage See the information below for definitions of the signal words. Use of non-Invacare accessories may result in injury or damage. DANGER! – Invacare products are specifically designed and –...
  • Page 6: Operation Information

    Invacare highly recommends working with a product or optional equipment. If you are unable to qualified rehab technology provider, such as ATP, (Assisstive...
  • Page 7 Moving the seating system from the factory setting may of any type. It is Invacare’s position that users of reduce driver control, wheelchair stability, traction and wheelchairs should be transferred into appropriate increase caster wear.
  • Page 8 Moving Unoccupied Personal Transporters Stairways and Escalators – To avoid injury or property damage when moving – Invacare recommends using two assistants and making an unoccupied personal transporter down an incline, thorough preparations. Make sure to use ONLY perform the following: secure, non-detachable parts for hand-hold supports.
  • Page 9 (if applicable). If you are unable to understand the warnings, cautions, and instructions, contact Invacare technical support before attempting to service or operate this equipment - otherwise injury or damage may result. – DEALERS AND QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS: DO NOT service or operate this equipment without first reading and understanding (1) the owner’s operator...
  • Page 10 NOT torn or cracked where – Replacement parts MUST match original Invacare parts water can enter and that all electrical connections are – Always provide the wheelchair serial number to assist secure at all times.
  • Page 11: Global Limited Warranty (Excluding Canada)

    (1) year from the of Invacare, or to a product damaged by circumstances beyond date of purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s Invacare's control, and such evaluation will be solely determined invoice required for coverage under this warranty.
  • Page 12: Canada Limited Warranty

    (5) years from the date of will not be repaired; all devices will exhibit changes in operating purchase from Invacare or a dealer, with a copy of the seller’s invoice noise due to aging.
  • Page 13 Invacare, or to a product damaged by circumstances beyond Invacare's control, and such evaluation will be solely determined by Invacare. The warranty shall not apply to problems arising from normal wear and tear or failure to adhere to the product instructions.
  • Page 14: Safety Handling

    – DO NOT attempt to move up or down an incline manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try with water, ice or oil film. what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles –...
  • Page 15: A Note To Personal Transporter Assistants

    Safety Handling WARNING! WARNING! – DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to – Also, be aware of detachable parts such as arms, move forward in your seat. legrests, or the seat. These MUST NEVER be used to –...
  • Page 16: Stability And Balance

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 2.1.2 Stability and Balance WARNING! – To determine and establish your particular safety WARNING! limits, practice use of this product on various sloping – ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap. The seat surfaces in the presence of a qualified healthcare positioning strap is a positioning belt only.
  • Page 17: Coping With Everyday Obstacles

    Safety Handling 2.1.3 Coping with Everyday Obstacles WARNING! – Many activities require the personal transporter user to reach, bend and transfer in and out of the personal transporter. These movements will cause a change to the normal balance, center of gravity, and weight distribution of the personal transporter.
  • Page 18: Pinch Points

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 2.1.5 Footplate DO NOT go down a ramp at full speed. Some seat/back positions will cause the personal transporter to feel unstable. WARNING! Risk of injury or damage. 2.1.4 Pinch Points Operating the wheelchair with a ground clearance of less than 3 inches between the footplate and ground/floor may cause injury or equipment/property damage.
  • Page 19: Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward

    Safety Handling 2.1.6 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward Engage motor locks and turn power off before reaching, leaning or bending only as far as your arm will extend without changing your sitting position. Engage wheel locks/motor locks/clutches. 2.1.7 Reaching, Bending - Backward WARNING! Risk of injury WARNING!
  • Page 20: Transferring To And From Other Seats

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating Position personal transporter as close as possible to the desired WARNING! object. Risk of Injury or Damage Engage the motor locks and turn power off. Improper transfer techniques may cause injury or Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing damage your sitting position.
  • Page 21: Storage

    – DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with DANGER! or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped – When using an extension cord, use an extension cord with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection having at least 16 AWG (American Wire Gauge) wire against possible shock hazards.
  • Page 22: Weight Training

    If occupant uses said personal transporter as a weight personal transporter to release its brakes, move by itself, or move in training apparatus, Invacare shall NOT be liable for bodily injury and unintended directions. It can also permanently damage the personal the warranty is void.
  • Page 23: Personal Transporter Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)

    Safety Handling obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and exposure these devices. This can affect personal transporter movement and is unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warnings braking. Therefore, the warnings listed below are recommended to listed below, your risk to EMI will be minimized.
  • Page 24 – This device has been tested to a radiated immunity level of 20 volts per meter. – The immunity level of the product is unknown. – Modification of any kind to the electronics of this scooter as manufactured by Invacare may adversely affect the EMI immunity levels. 1171794-C...
  • Page 25: Label Locations

    Label Locations 3 Label Locations 3.1 Pronto Air Personal Transporter 1171794-C...
  • Page 26: Technical Data

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 4 Technical Data Drive Wheel/Tires: 12 x 2.5 inches Urethane Drive Axle: Non-adjustable 4.1 Typical Product Parameters 4.1.4 Battery All dimensions are ± .50 inches unless otherwise indicated. Battery Requirements: 17 AH 4.1.1 Overall Dimensions 4.1.5 Footrests Base Width (Without Joystick): 23.5 inches...
  • Page 27: Wheelchair Operation

    Wheelchair Operation 5.2 SPJ™+ Joystick Switches and Indicators 5 Wheelchair Operation 5.1 Personal Transporter Usage WARNING! – After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or damage may result. –...
  • Page 28: Speed Control Button

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 5.2.3 Speed Control Button To slow the personal transporter to a stop, simply release the joystick. The personal transporter has automatic speed and direction The speed control buttons C are located on the face of the joystick compensation to minimize corrections.
  • Page 29: Using The Joystick To Drive The Chair

    Wheelchair Operation 5.3 Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair Turn RIGHT Move joystick toward the right side of the personal transporter. The joystick is located on the joystick housing and provides smooth control of speed and direction. It is equipped with 360 degrees Turn LEFT Move joystick toward the left of mobility for ease of operation.
  • Page 30: Removing/Installing The Battery Box From/Into The Personal Transporter

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 5.5 Removing/Installing the Battery Box CAUTION! – Ensure both motor release levers are fully engaged From/Into the Personal Transporter before driving the personal transporter. CAUTION! – Place the personal transporter in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering.
  • Page 31: Removing/Installing The Seat Assembly

    Wheelchair Operation 5.6 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly 5.6.2 Installing Place the seat mounting bracket C onto the seat mounting pins and slide the seat assembly forward until the front seat mounting pin D engages the front slot in the seat mounting bracket. Lower the rear of the seat until the rear seat mounting pin E clicks and locks into the seat mount bracket.
  • Page 32: Transporting The Personal Transporter

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating • To unfold the back assembly, perform the following: Transfer seat assembly, battery box and accessories into the vehicle. Holding both sides of the back, and while lifting up, rotate After reaching the destination, reverse STEPS 2 -7 to reassemble the back assembly into the upright position.
  • Page 33: Description And Use Of Battery Chargers

    If the batteries need to be charged more often or take If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a qualified longer to charge than normal, they may need to be replaced. service technician for proper procedures. Contact an Invacare dealer for service. 1171794-C...
  • Page 34: Setup And Maintenance

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 6.2 Setup/Delivery Inspection 6 Setup and Maintenance Setup/delivery inspection should be performed by dealer at time of delivery/set up. 6.1 Preparing the Personal Transporter for Use Initial adjustments should be made to suit your personal Setup of the personal transporter should be performed by body structure needs and preference.
  • Page 35: User/Attendant Inspection Checklists

    Setup and Maintenance 6.3 User/Attendant Inspection Checklists Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is Every six months, and as necessary, take your personal secure and undamaged. Replace if necessary. transporter to a qualified technician for a thorough inspection and servicing.
  • Page 36: Joystick

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 6.5 Joystick Clean upholstery and armrests. Clean dirt and lint from axles. 6.5.1 Installing the Joystick Clean dirt and lint from bearings. Check that all labels are present and legible. Replace if necessary. Ensure upholstery does not have any rips or tears. Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear.
  • Page 37 Setup and Maintenance If necessary, perform the following to mount the joystick to the left side of the personal transporter: Remove the two mounting screws A securing the joystick B to the joystick mount C. Reposition the joystick to the left side position. Using the two mounting screws, secure the joystick to the joy stick mount.
  • Page 38: Disconnecting/Connecting The Joysticks

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 6.5.2 Disconnecting/Connecting the Joysticks 6.5.3 Adjusting the Joystick Depth The joystick connector is located at the rear of the seat The same mounting screws used to secure the joystick frame. mount to the armrest assembly are also used to secure the arm pad to the armrest assembly.
  • Page 39: Seat And Back

    Setup and Maintenance 6.6 Seat and Back 6.6.2 Seat Pan Depth 6.6.1 Adjusting the Seat Assembly Height The seat pan depth adjustment is between 17 to 20 inches. Remove the seat assembly A. Refer to 5.6 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly, page 31. Remove the mounting screw B and locknut C that secures the Loosen but do not remove the four locknuts A securing the seat seat post D to the support tube E.
  • Page 40: Back Angle Adjustment

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 6.6.3 Back Angle Adjustment Loosen the headrest knob A. Raise or lower the headrest B to align the headrest knob with one of six mounting positions. Tighten the headrest knob. 6.7 Armrest Assemblies 6.7.1 Adjusting Arm Width Perform one of the following to adjust the back angle: •...
  • Page 41: Adjusting The Arm Height

    Setup and Maintenance 6.7.3 Adjusting the Arm Pad Depth Loosen the two lock knobs that secure the armrest assemblies to the arm support tubes. Reposition armrest to align the lock knobs with one of the mounting positions. Securely tighten the two adjustment knobs that secure the armrest assembly to the arm support tube.
  • Page 42: Adjusting The Armrest Pad Angle (Left Or Right)

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 6.7.4 Adjusting the Armrest Pad Angle (Left or 6.7.5 Adjusting the Armpad Angle (Up or Down) Right) Raise the armrest assembly vertically as shown. Armrest with Joystick: The same mounting screws used to Loosen the locknut on the angle adjustment screw. secure the joystick mount to the armrest assembly are also Perform one of the following: used to secure the arm pad to the armrest assembly.
  • Page 43: Footboard

    Setup and Maintenance 6.8 Footboard Remove the battery box. Refer to 5.5 Removing/Installing the Battery Box From/Into the Personal Transporter, page 30. WARNING! Remove the hex head screw locknut A, located on the underside – After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before of the personal transporter base frame B, that secures the use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened footboard C to the footboard tube D.
  • Page 44: Adjusting The Footboard Angle

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 6.9 Cushion Covers 6.8.3 Adjusting the Footboard Angle Loosen the jam nut A and set screw B located on the rear of the footboard C. Adjust the set screw in or out to obtain the desired footboard angle.
  • Page 45: Cleaning The Cushion Covers

    – DO NOT machine dry. Air dry ONLY out of sun. 6.11 Batteries WARNING! 6.10 Adjusting Forks – Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement always be done by a qualified technician. – The use of rubber gloves is recommended when working with batteries.
  • Page 46: Using The Proper Batteries

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating PROPER BATTERY TERMINAL CONFIGURATION TO USE WARNING! – NEVER allow any of your tools and/or battery cable(s) to contact BOTH battery post(s) at the same time. An electrical short may occur and serious personal injury or damage may occur.
  • Page 47: Replacing The Batteries

    Setup and Maintenance 6.11.3 Disconnecting/Connecting the Battery Cables DETAIL “A” 6.11.2 Replacing the Batteries TOOL COMMENTS 5/16-inch (6pt) Box Not Supplied Wrench Diagonal Cutters Not Supplied 1171794-C...
  • Page 48: Cleaning Battery Terminals

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating Remove the two batteries from the battery box. WARNING! Reverse STEPS 1 - 4 to install the new batteries. Refer to 5.5 – The use of rubber gloves is recommended when Removing/Installing the Battery Box From/Into the Personal working with batteries.
  • Page 49: Resetting The Circuit Breaker

    Setup and Maintenance 6.11.5 Resetting the Circuit Breaker WARNING! – NEVER defeat or bypass the circuit breaker. Only replace with a circuit breaker of the same rating. Remove the battery box from the personal transporter base. Refer to 5.5 Removing/Installing the Battery Box From/Into the Personal Transporter, page 30.
  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Pronto®Air Personal Transporter w/ MyBody™ Seating 7 Troubleshooting 7.1 Driving Performance PERSONAL SLUGGISH CASTERS SQUEAKS AND LOOSENESS PERSONAL SOLUTIONS TRANSPORTER TURN AND/OR FLUTTER RATTLES IN PERSONAL TRANSPORTER VEERS PERFORMANCE TRANSPORTER 3 WHEELS LEFT/RIGHT Check for loose stem nuts/bolts, bearings or signs of wear.
  • Page 51: Electrical

    Release joystick to neutral and try again. Battery Fault Charge the batteries. Left Motor Fault Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Right Motor Fault Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Ensure brake lever is in the drive position before turning on the personal transporter. Ensure motor cable is plugged into the controller.
  • Page 52: Checking Battery Charge Level

    Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. General Fault Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. Incompatible or incorrect Remote Wrong type of remote connected. Contact Invacare/Dealer for service. 7.3 Checking Battery Charge Level The following “Dos” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety. DON’T Don’t perform any installation or maintenance without first reading...
  • Page 53: Usability Survey

    Are there too many warnings/cautions? The survey is also available online: http://www.invacare.com/TechnicalDocumentSurvey Are there warnings/cautions that you feel do not apply to this product? Please indicate your primary involvement with the product (choose one):...
  • Page 54 Thank You! Thank you for completing this survey. If you have any questions or we may be of assistance to you, please feel free to contact us. Send your survey to Invacare Technical Writing Department: TechnicalWriting@invacare.com or Invacare Corporation: One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio 44035 FAX: 440–329–6975 1171794-C...
  • Page 56 USA One Invacare Way, Elyria, Ohio USA, 44036–2125, 800–333–6900 Canada 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8, Mississauga Ontario, L4Z 4G4 Canada, 800–668–5324 www.invacare.com 1171794-C 2014-2-10 Making Life’s Experiences Possible™ *1171794C*...

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