Invacare Pronto M61 User Manual
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- Page 1 Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® en Power Wheelchair 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.1.1 Types of postural belts ......21 Contents 4.1.2 Adjusting the postural belt correctly ....21 5 Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture . - Page 4 6 Usage ......... . 35 8.2 Cleaning the mobility device .
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Page 5: General
If you find that the font size in the print version of the user manual Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in is difficult to read, you can download it as a pdf from the Invacare damage to property if it is not avoided. -
Page 6: Intended Use
EN 60529 IPX4 as to its resistance to spray water, and is therefore well suited for weather conditions such as typical You should immediately contact an authorized European weather conditions. Invacare dealer if the usability of your mobility device is restricted due to: 1.6 Indications •... -
Page 7: Warranty
General 1.8 Warranty The terms and conditions of the warranty are part of the general terms and conditions particular to the individual countries in which this product is sold. 1.9 Service life We estimate a service life of five years for this product, provided it is used in strict accordance with the intended use as set out in this document and all maintenance and service requirements are met. -
Page 8: Safety
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® 2 Safety WARNING! Risk of damage or injury if mobility device is accidentally set into motion 2.1 General safety notes – Switch the mobility device off before you get in, get out or handle unwieldy objects. - Page 9 Safety WARNING! CAUTION! Risk of injury when transferring mobility device Risk of injury if maximum permissible load is to a vehicle for transport with the occupant exceeded seated in it – Do not exceed the maximum permissible load (refer – It is always better to transfer the mobility device to a to 11 Technical data, page 61).
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Page 10: Safety Information On The Electrical System
– Do not connect any electric devices to your mobility exposure can result in death, serious injury, or damage. – Minimize exposure of electrical components to water device that are not expressly certified by Invacare for this purpose. Have all electrical installations done by and/or liquids. -
Page 11: Safety Information On Electromagnetic Interference
Safety DANGER! WARNING! Risk of death or serious injury Risk of malfunction due to electromagnetic Electric shock can cause death or serious injury interference – To avoid electric shock, inspect plug and cord for – Do not switch on or operate portable transceivers or cuts and/or frayed wires. - Page 12 Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® WARNING! WARNING! Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over Risk of injury if the mobility device tips over – Inclines and declines can only be travelled up to the (continued) maximum safe slope (refer to 11 Technical data, page –...
- Page 13 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Risk of breaking down in adverse weather Risk of injury conditions, i.e. extreme cold, in an isolated area If your mobility device has been fitted with elevating – If you are a user with severely limited mobility, we legrests, there is a risk of personal injury and damage to advise that in the case of adverse weather conditions the mobility device if you drive the mobility device with...
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Page 14: Safety Information With Regard To Care And Maintenance
Use of incorrect or improper replacement (service) performed by users/caregivers or unqualified technicians parts may cause injury or damage – Replacement parts MUST match original Invacare can result in death, serious injury, or damage. – DO NOT attempt to carry out maintenance work parts. - Page 15 Seating systems, additions and accessory parts which A retrofitted backrest which is not approved by Invacare have not been approved by Invacare for use with for use with this mobility device may overload the...
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Page 16: Safety Information On Wheelchairs With A Lifter
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® Important information about maintenance work CAUTION! tools Risk of injury if the wheelchair tips over – Some maintenance work which is described in this – Never exceed the maximum permissible load (see manual and can be carried out by the user without chapter 11 Technical data, page 61). -
Page 17: The Position Of The Labels On The Product
Safety Identification of the position Important information regarding speed reduction of the coupling lever for with raised lifter – If the lifter has been raised above a certain point, the driving and push operation. drive electronics considerably reduces the speed of For details see below. - Page 18 Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® Read the user manual. This product complies with Directive 93/42/EEC concerning medical devices. The launch date of this product is stated in the CE declaration of conformity. This product has been supplied from an Indicates a hazardous situation.
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Page 19: Components
3 Components Information regarding operation of the lifter at temperatures of less than 0 °C – Invacare mobility aids are fitted with safety mechanisms 3.1 Main parts of the wheelchair that prevent capacity overload of the electronic components. At operating temperatures below freezing point this can, in particular, lead to the lifter actuator being shut down after approx. - Page 20 Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® CAUTION! Risk of tipping, if the speed limiter sensors fail when the lifter is raised – If you find that the speed reduction function is not working when the lifter is raised, do not drive with the lifter raised and immediately contact an authorized Invacare dealer.
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Page 21: Accessories
You can find in the correct sitting position. more information about maintenance work on belts in the service manual, which is available from Invacare. 4.1.1 Types of postural belts Your mobility device can be fitted with the following postural belt types ex-works. -
Page 22: Adjusting The Mobility Device To The User's Seating Posture
If the mobility device does not perform to specifications, IMMEDIATELY turn the mobility device Off and re-enter set-up specifications. Contact Invacare, if mobility device still does not perform to correct specifications. 1590425-A... -
Page 23: Adjustment Possibility For Remote
Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture CAUTION! CAUTION! Damage to mobility device and accident hazard Risk of the remote being pushed backwards It is possible that collisions can occur between mobility during an accidental collision with an obstacle, device components due to various combinations of such as a doorframe or table, and the joystick adjustment options and their individual settings... -
Page 24: The Captain's Seat
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® Loosen the clamping lever A. Tools: Shift the remote forwards or backwards to the desired distance. • 1/2” open-ended spanner Retighten the clamping lever. 5.3 The Captain’s seat 5.3.1 Adjusting the armrest width Lift up the armrest. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Backrest Angle
Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture Remove the lock knob A that secures the armrest C to the CAUTION! arm frame assembly B. Risk of injury Adjust the armrest to one of five positions D. When you adjust the backrest angle without securing Reinstall the lock knob that secures the armrest to the arm the backrest, the backrest snaps forward very fast. -
Page 26: Center-Mounted Footboard
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® 5.4 Center-mounted footboard WARNING! Make sure the detent balls of the quick-release WARNING! pin are fully released beyond the outer edge of After any adjustments, repair or service and the tube before operating the mobility device. -
Page 27: Adjusting The Footboard Assembly Angle
Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture Installing 5.4.3 Adjusting the footboard assembly depth Position the footboard assembly onto the frame so that the WARNING! mounting hole E in the frame aligns with the desired mounting Make sure the detent balls of the quick-release hole in the footboard assembly. -
Page 28: Adjusting The Footboard Assembly Height
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® 5.4.4 Adjusting the footboard assembly height Remove the quick release pin that secures the footboard assembly to the wheelchair frame. Remove the mounting bolt A, sleeve D, and locknut C that secures the footboard B to footboard support bracket F. -
Page 29: Setting The End Stop Of The Legrest
Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture Set the desired angle. Loosen the locking knob (1) counter-clockwise at least one turn. Turn the knob clockwise to tighten it. 5.5.3 Setting the end stop of the legrest Hit the knob to release the locking mechanism. Tools: •... - Page 30 Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® The end position of the legrest is determined by means of a rubber stop (1). Loosen the locking knob (1) counter-clockwise at least one turn. The rubber stop can be screwed in or out A or pushed up or down B.
- Page 31 Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture Move the rubber stop to the desired position. Re-tighten the counternut. Swivel the legrest upward in order to access the rubber stop. Use the open-ended spanner to loosen the counternut (1). Move the legrest to the desired position.
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Page 32: Adjusting The Length Of The Legrest
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® 5.5.4 Adjusting the length of the legrest Tools: • 10 mm open-ended spanner CAUTION! Risk of injury due to incorrect adjustment of the footrests and legrests – Before and during every journey it is imperative to... -
Page 33: Unlocking And Swivelling The Calf Pad Backward When Alighting
Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture Unlock the legrest and swivel outward. Use the Allen key to loosen the screws (1). The calf pad swivels backward on its own. Adjust to the desired position. Re-tighten the screws. 5.5.7 Unlocking and swivelling the calf pad backward when alighting Lift leg over the heel strap and place on the ground. -
Page 34: Adjusting The Angle- And Depth-Adjustable Foot Plate
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® Use the Allen key to loosen both set screws on the foot plate. Adjust to the desired angle. Re-tighten the screws. 5.5.9 Adjusting the angle– and depth–adjustable foot plate Tools: • 5 mm Allen key Use the Allen key to loosen the set screw on the foot plate (1). -
Page 35: Usage
Usage • The rear mirror (if installed) is adjusted so you can look behind 6 Usage at all times without having to bend forward or shift your seating position. 6.1 Driving 6.3 Reaching, Leaning and Bending - Forward The maximum load capacity that is stated in the technical data only states that the system is designed for this mass in total. -
Page 36: Reaching, Bending - Backward
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® WARNING! WARNING! Risk of serious injury or damage Risk of injury Improper positioning while leaning or bending could Leaning backward over the top of the seat back will cause the wheelchair to tip forward resulting in serious change your center of gravity and may cause you to tip injury or damage. -
Page 37: Turning The Seat To Get In And Out
Usage Depending on the armrest type of your mobility device, detach WARNING! the armrest or swivel it up. Risk of serious injury or damage Now slide onto your new seat. Improper transfer techniques may cause serious injury or damage 6.5.2 Turning the seat to get in and out –... -
Page 38: Taking Obstacles
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® 6.6.3 Safety information when taking obstacles CAUTION! Risk of tipping over – Never approach obstacles at an angle but at 90 degrees as shown below. – Approach obstacles with a gradient after it with caution. -
Page 39: The Correct Way To Overcome Obstacles
Usage 6.6.4 The correct way to overcome obstacles Ascending obstacles with a curb climber Approach the obstacle or the curb slowly, head-on and at a right angle. Stop in the following position: 30 – 50 cm in front of the obstacle. Check the position of the front wheels. -
Page 40: Use On Public Roads
The levers for disengaging the motors are located on each motor. Contact your Invacare dealer if you have any questions. 1590425-A... - Page 41 Usage Disengaging the motor Switch off remote. Pull the engaging lever A towards the rear of the mobility device The motor is disengaged. Engaging the motor Push the engaging lever A towards the front of the mobility device C. The motor is engaged. 1590425-A...
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Page 42: Electrical System
A defective main fuse may be replaced only after checking • Try to provide a 24 hour charge once a week to make sure that the entire electric system. An specialized Invacare dealer both batteries are fully charged. must perform the replacement. You can find information on •... -
Page 43: How To Charge The Batteries
WARNING! be left unattended during charging. All charging devices which Risk of electric shock and damage to the batteries are supplied by Invacare comply with these requirements. – NEVER attempt to recharge the batteries by attaching • You cannot overcharge the batteries when using the charger cables directly to the battery terminals. -
Page 44: Instructions On Using The Batteries
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® • • Do not leave the batteries in a low state of charge for an When only one red LED is flashing, the Battery Safe feature extended length of time. Charge a discharged battery as soon is enabled. -
Page 45: General Instructions On Handling The Batteries
Dead or damaged batteries can be given back to your dealer or • The batteries reach their end of life when the drive range is directly to Invacare. significantly smaller than usual. Contact your dealer or service 7.2.10 Use the correct batteries technician for details. - Page 46 Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® Use only batteries of the same type. 1590425-A...
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Page 47: Maintenance
Maintenance found in the service manual for this device, which can be obtained 8 Maintenance from Invacare. That manual, however, is intended to be used by trained and authorized service technicians, and describes tasks which 8.1 Maintenance introduction are not intended to be performed by the user. -
Page 48: Weekly
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® 8.3.2 Weekly 8.3.3 Monthly If inspection is If inspection Item Inspection check not passed Item Inspection check is not passed Armrests/side parts Check that armrests Tighten the screw Check for damage and wear. Contact your... -
Page 49: Inspections Performed
It is confirmed by stamp and signature that all jobs listed in the inspection schedule of the service and repair instructions have been properly performed. The list of the inspection jobs to be performed can be found in the service manual which is available through Invacare. -
Page 50: Repair Instructions
11 Technical data, page 61, or consult the service manual, 8.4.1 Removing/Installing the drive wheel available from Invacare (in this connection please see the addresses and phone numbers at the end of this user manual). In case you Tools: require assistance, please contact your Invacare dealer. - Page 51 Maintenance CAUTION! Leaking of lubricant Applying more than one-inch (25,4 mm) (in length) can cause the lubricant to leak resulting in damage to flooring (carpet, tile, etc.). – Do not apply more than one-inch (25,4 mm) (in length) thin film of lubricant to the drive shaft. Detail “A”...
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Page 52: Repairing Flat Tires
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® 8.4.2 Repairing flat tires Repair the inner tube and re-fit it, or replace it with a new one. If the old inner tube has been repaired and is to be CAUTION! used again, and became wet during repair, it is easier... -
Page 53: Long-Term Storage
• The batteries must be charged before use. mobility device and batteries. • Have the mobility device checked by an authorized Invacare dealer. Storing mobility device and batteries • We recommend to store the mobility device at a temperature of 15°... -
Page 54: Transport
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® 9.2 Transferring the mobility device to a vehicle 9 Transport WARNING! 9.1 Transport - General information The mobility device is in danger of tipping over if it is transferred to a vehicle while the driver is... -
Page 55: Transporting The Mobility Device Without Occupant
The mobility device is not fitted with anchoring points. To anchor the If the mobility device is transferred to a vehicle by any mobility device in a vehicle, Invacare recommends to use the steering lift while the remote is switched on, there is a risk for heads as anchoring points. -
Page 56: Disconnecting/Connecting The Remote
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® • Connecting the remote Invacare strongly recommends securing the mobility device to the floor of the transporting vehicle. WARNING! Proceed as follows to disassemble the mobility device for transport: The remote connector and controller connector fit together in one way only. -
Page 57: Removing/Installing The Top Cover
Transport Installing the top cover Hold the seat assembly B firmly by the backrest and front edge of the seat. Pull the remote cable A through the center hole C in the top Lift the seat assembly up and away from the seat post D. cover. -
Page 58: Reassembling The Mobility Device
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® Position the front battery A in the battery tray. Position the rear battery C in the battery tray. Connect the rear battery to the front battery (RED D and BLACK E connectors). Connect the front battery to the controller (BLACK connector 9.4.5 Reassembling the mobility device... -
Page 59: Lifting/Stairways
This procedure needs two assistants to lift the wheelchair to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down transport it. the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. – Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. -
Page 60: After Use
Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® 10 After Use 10.1 Reconditioning The product is suitable for reconditioning. Actions to be carried out: • Cleaning and disinfection. Refer to 8 Maintenance, page 47. • Inspection according to service plan. Consult service instructions, available from Invacare. -
Page 61: Technical Data
Technical data 11 Technical data 11.1 Technical specifications The technical information provided hereafter applies to a standard configuration or represents maximum achievable values. These can change if accessories are added. The precise changes to these values are detailed in the sections for the respective accessories. Note that in some cases the measured values may vary up to ±... - Page 62 Invacare® Pronto™ M61 Series with SureStep® Drive wheel tires • Tire type 10” x 3” pneumatic tires Tire pressure The recommended maximum tire pressure in bar or kpa is marked on the side wall of the tire or the rim. If more than one value is listed, the lower one in the corresponding units applies.
- Page 63 Technical data Dimensions in accordance with ISO 7176–15 • Total length (with footboard down) 1050 mm • Stowage length 785 mm • Stowage width 630 mm • Stowage height 820 mm • Seat height 515 — 650 mm • Seat width 470 –...
- Page 64 Horizontal distance of wheel axle from intersection of loaded seat and backrest reference planes The actual curb weight depends on the fittings your mobility device has been supplied with. Every Invacare mobility device is weighed when leaving the works. Refer to the nameplate for the curb weight (including batteries) measured.
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- Page 68 Invacare Sales Companies Australia: Ireland: New Zealand: Canada: Invacare Australia PTY. Ltd. Invacare Canada LP Invacare Ireland Ltd, Invacare New Zealand Ltd 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks NSW 570 Matheson Blvd E. Unit 8 Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington 1060...