Lifting/Stairways - Invacare Pronto M71 Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Lifting/Stairways

NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 10.2.
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 between 203
and 318 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is NOT
available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary:
NOTE: When using a stairway to move the
wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all
wheelchair components away from the stairway
prior to reassembly.
1. Remove the occupant from the
wheelchair.
2. M71 Without Powered Seating System
Only - Disassemble the wheelchair.
Refer to Transporting the Wheelchair
on page 97.
3. Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
4. Perform one of the following:
A. M71 Without Powered Seating System Only - Using nonremovable (non-
detachable) parts of the assemblies, transfer the individual pieces.
B. M71 With Formula PTO Plus System Only - Using the rear frame and the front
edge of the front forks as hand hold supports, transfer the wheelchair base to the
desired location.
5. Move the wheelchair or assemblies away from the stairway.
6. M71 Without Powered Seating System Only - Reassemble the wheelchair. Refer to
Transporting the Wheelchair on page 97.
Part No 1141449
SECTION 10—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
WARNING
Rear Frame
FIGURE 10.2 Lifting/Stairways - Hand Hold
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Front Forks
(Front
Supports
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Pronto M71 with SureStep
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