INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEELCHAIR USER As a manufacturer of wheelchairs, Invacare endeavors to supply a wide variety of wheel- chairs to meet many needs of the user. However, final selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his/her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection.
DO NOT attempt to drive over curbs or obstacles. Doing so may cause your wheelchair to turn over and cause bodily harm or damage to the chair. DO NOT use parts, accessories, or adapters other than those authorized by Invacare. DO NOT leave the power button ON when entering or exiting your wheelchair.
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ING TAGS on some equipment. DO NOT remove these tags. RAIN TEST INVACARE has tested it’s power wheelchairs in accordance with ISO 7176 Part 9 “Rain Test”. This provides the end user or his/her assistant sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelchair from a rain storm and retain wheelchair operation.
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GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) WEIGHT TRAINING Invacare DOES NOT recommend 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 training apparatus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal with daily living activities that may differ from those described in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encourages each individual to try what works best for him/her in overcoming architectural obstacles...
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Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an UNOCCUPIED power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two (2) assistants and making thorough preparations. Separate the front frame assem- bly of the wheelchair from the rear frame assembly of the wheelchair.
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PROCEDURE 1 2. After the wheelchair is positioned properly for transfer, verify that the motor locks are engaged. Refer to ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTOR LOCKS in PROCEDURE 7 of this manual. 3. Shift body weight into seat with transfer. During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will be beneath you.
GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION - PRONTO™ M6 WARNING Positioning joystick PARALLEL to armrest allows wheelchair to be SLOWLY maneuvered up to a desk/table. ANY other wheelchair operation is to be performed with joystick secured with retaining pin in FRONTAL position - otherwise injury or damage may result.
PROCEDURE 2 This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Guide SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST 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 pull to one side).
PROCEDURE 3 This Procedure Includes the Following: Wheelchair Operation 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. 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...
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WHEELCHAIR OPERATION 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.
PROCEDURE 4 This Procedure Includes the Following: Armrest Angle Adjustment Armrest Width Adjustment Armrest Depth Adjustment Armrest Height Adjustment 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.
ARMS 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.
PROCEDURE 5 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 WARNING 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.
SEAT 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.
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PROCEDURE 5 NOTE: If the retaining pin will NOT pass through the desired height mounting hole in the seat support post, it may be necessary to adjust the seat support post. Refer to ADJUSTING THE SEAT SUPPORT POSTS in this procedure of the manual. 3.
SEAT INSTALLING. WARNING Ensure that the four (4) retaining pins securing the seat assembly to the wheelchair frame are properly 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 on the wheelchair frame.
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PROCEDURE 5 Wheelchair Frame DETAIL "A" Bend End of Lock AWAY From Retaining Retaining Pin Lock Seat Support Post Retaining Pin Seat Mounting Support FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT - SEAT ASSEMBLIES WITHOUT SEAT SUPPORT COLLARS Seat Assemblies WITH Seat Support Seat Collars (FIGURE 5) Assembly...
SEAT HIGHEST POSITION Middle Mounting Hole Seat Support Post MIDDLE POSITION Top Mount- ing Hole Seat Support Post LOWEST POSITION No Seat Support Collar Required FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT - SEAT ASSEMBLIES WITH SEAT SUPPORT COLLARS ADJUSTING THE SEAT SUPPORT POSTS (FIGURE 6) NOTE: If the retaining pin will NOT pass through the Mounting...
PROCEDURE 5 ADJUSTING THE SEAT DEPTH (FIGURE 7 AND 8) 1. Remove the seat assembly. Refer to REMOV- ING/INSTALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY 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).
SEAT Front Bottom Of Seat Assembly Back Bottom Of Seat Pan Bottom Of Seat Assembly Bottom Of Seat Pan Moving Seat One (1) Inch Forward Bottom Of Seat Assembly Bottom Of Seat Pan FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING THE SEAT DEPTH REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRAP (FIGURE 9)
PROCEDURE 6 This Procedure Includes the Following: Folding/Unfolding the Back Adjusting the Back Angle Adjusting the Headrest WARNING 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.
FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Footboard Assembly Adjusting the Footboard Assembly Depth WARNING 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.
PROCEDURE 7 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.
SHROUD/WHEELS 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 WARNING 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.
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PROCEDURE 8 A. To DISENGAGE the motor locks - Grasp the motor lock handle connected to the RIGHT motor and position it in the UP position. Grasp the motor lock handle connected to the LEFT motor and position it in the DOWN position.
SHROUD/WHEELS REMOVING/INSTALLING THE AXLE SHROUD COVERS (FIGURE 3) NOTE: The front and rear axle shroud covers are removed/installed in the same manner. NOTE: To install the front and rear axle shroud covers, reverse the following steps. Removing 1. If necessary, remove the shroud. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SHROUD in PROCEDURE 7 of the manual.
ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position. The use of rubber gloves and safety glasses is recommended when working with batteries. Invacare strongly recommends that battery installation and battery replacement always be done by a qualified technician. After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-...
BATTERIES 6. Disconnect the FRONT battery from the REAR battery. Refer to CONNECTING/DIS- CONNECTING BATTERY 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: To disconnect the battery cables, reverse the following steps.
PROCEDURE 9 7. Install the batteries with cables into the wheel- chair. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING THE BATTERIES WITH CABLES in this procedure of the manual. CAUTION ALWAYS charge new batteries before ini- tial use or battery life will be reduced. 8.
Most batteries are not sold with instructions. However, warnings are frequently noted on the cell caps. Read them carefully, otherwise injury or damage can occur. NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be replaced if one (1) battery is defective. Recommended Battery Types WARNING...
PROCEDURE 9 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.
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BATTERIES Charging Using The On-Board Battery Charger (FIGURE 5) WARNING NEVER leave the charger unattended when the circuit breaker (charger) is tripping ON and OFF. Required Items: MODEL Battery Charger Pronto™ M6 On-Board * NOTE: AC power cord (3-prong plug, 15 am- pere current rating;...
5. If the ON/OFF LED indicator is "BLINKING" RED, this is abnormal. Unplug AC power cord from the on-board battery charger and wall outlet. Contact Invacare at the number listed on the back page. 6. When the ON/OFF LED indicator light is OFF, charger is OFF.
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BATTERIES 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 WARNING READ and CAREFULLY follow the individual instructions for each charger (supplied or purchased).
PROCEDURE 10 This Procedure Includes the Following: Retracting the MKIV Joystick Repositioning the MKIV Joystick Disconnecting/Connecting the MKIV Joystick WARNING 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.
ELECTRONICS REPOSITIONING THE MKIV JOYSTICK WARNING This procedure MUST be performed by a qualified technician. NOTE: The MKIV joystick is factory installed on the side specified by the end user when ordering the wheel- chair. To reposition the MKIV joystick onto the opposite side of the wheelchair, contact a qualified technician.
PROCEDURE 11 This Procedure Includes the Following: Transporting the Wheelchair WARNING 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 procedures, make sure the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the OFF position.
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TRANSPORT 7. Disconnect the battery connector from the controller connector. 8. Disconnect the RED and BLACK circuit breaker cables from the circuit breaker. WARNING When reassembling the wheelchair, ensure the retaining pins securing the frame assemblies together are properly engaged and locked. Otherwise, injury and/or damage may result.
PROCEDURE 12 This Procedure Includes the Following: Removing/Installing the Crutch/Cane Holder Removing/Installing The Safety Flag WARNING 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.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state. With regards to the original purchaser/user only, Invacare warrants the front and rear frames to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase;...