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Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual Pronto ® with SureStep DEALER: THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVEN TO THE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR. USER: BEFORE USING THIS WHEELCHAIR, READ THIS MANUAL AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT.
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SECTION 11 - TRANSPORT ............55 SECTION 12 - TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE ........ 61 LIMITED WARRANTY ..............67 REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT! Register ONLINE at www.invacare.com - or - Complete and mail the form on the next page Pronto® M71 Jr.
11. User's Year of birth: ______________________________________________________ If at any time you wish not to receive future mailings from us, please contact us at Invacare Corporation, CRM Department, 39400 Taylor Parkway, Elyria, OH 44035, or fax to 877-619-7996 and we will remove you from our mailing list.
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Fold here Fold here Invacare Product Registration Form Please Seal with Tape Before Mailing...
SPECIAL NOTES SPECIAL NOTES WARNING Pronto® M71 Jr. Part No. 1122147 with SureStep...
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ASBA PERFORMANCE Includes seating systems and accessories. Range will vary with battery conditions, surface, terrain and operators weight. Pronto® M71 Jr. Part No. 1122147 with SureStep...
GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 This Section Includes the following: Controller Settings/Repair or Service Information Operating Information Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs Warning/Caution Label Location CONTROLLER SETTINGS/REPAIR OR SERVICE WARNING OPERATING INFORMATION GENERAL WARNINGS Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr. with SureStep...
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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) ACCESSORIES WARNING BATTERIES WARNINGS CHARGING BATTERIES WARNINGS Pronto® M71 Jr. Part No. 1122147 with SureStep...
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GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 WARNINGS (CONTINUED) GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING WEIGHT TRAINING WARNING WEIGHT LIMITATION WARNING Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr. with SureStep...
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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES RAIN TEST WARNING ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) GENERAL WARNINGS Pronto® M71 Jr. Part No. 1122147 with SureStep...
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GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) POWERED WHEELCHAIR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) GENERAL WARNINGS Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr. with SureStep...
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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) NOTE: There is no easy way to evaluate their effect on the overall immunity of the powered wheelchair. SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS STABILITY AND BALANCE WARNING Pronto® M71 Jr. Part No. 1122147 with SureStep...
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GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 COPING WITH EVERYDAY OBSTACLES CAUTION A NOTE TO WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANTS STAIRWAYS WARNINGS Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr. with SureStep...
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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES WARNINGS ESCALATORS WARNING TRANSFERRING TO AND FROM OTHER SEATS WARNING CAUTION MINIMIZE GAP DISTANCE Pronto® M71 Jr. Part No. 1122147 with SureStep...
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GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1 PERCENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION WARNING REACHING, LEANING AND BENDING - FORWARD WARNING REACHING AND BENDING - BACKWARD WARNING Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr. with SureStep...
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SECTION 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES LABEL LOCATION Pronto® M71 Jr. Part No. 1122147 with SureStep...
SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 2 This Section includes the following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Guide SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST INITIALLY WEEKLY MONTHLY PERIODICALLY • • • • • • • • • • • • • CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
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SECTION 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Pronto® M71 Jr. Part No. 1122147 with SureStep...
WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 3 This Section Includes the Following: MPJ Joystick - Switches and Indicators DPJ Joystick - Switches and Indicators Using the Joystick to Drive the Chair DPJ JOYSTICK - SWITCHES AND INDICATORS - SWITCHES AND INDICATORS - SWITCHES AND INDICATORS - SWITCHES AND INDICATORS - SWITCHES AND INDICATORS (FIGURE 1)
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SECTION 3 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION MPJ J MPJ J MPJ JOYSTICK - SWITCHES AND INDICATORS MPJ J MPJ J (FIGURES 2 AND 3) (FIGURES 2 AND 3) (FIGURES 2 AND 3) (FIGURES 2 AND 3) (FIGURES 2 AND 3) Toggle Switch Joystick (Drive Select On/Off Switch) Remote...
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WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 3 Display ooooo FIGURE 3 MPJ JOYSTICK - INFORMATION DISPLAY Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr with SureStep...
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SECTION 3 WHEELCHAIR OPERATION USING THE JOYSTICK TO DRIVE THE CHAIR (FIGURE 4) Pronto® M71 Jr with SureStep Part No. 1122147...
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WHEELCHAIR OPERATION SECTION 3 DPJ JOYSTICK To Move To Move Forward Left To Move To Move Right Backward Joystick ON/OFF Speed Switch Control Knob MPJ JOYSTICK To Move To Move ON/OFF Left Forward Switch Speed Control Knob To Move Backward To Move Right Joystick...
SECTION 4 ARMS This Section Includes the Following: Installing/Removing the Flip Back Armrests Positioning/Adjusting the Flip Back Armrests WARNING INSTALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS (FIGURE 1) WARNING NOTE: Flip back armrest release lever must be in the unlocked position when placing armrest into the arm sockets.
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ARMS SECTION 4 POSITIONING/ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS (FIGURE 2) POSITIONING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS FOR USER TRANSFER POSITIONING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS FOR USE ADJUSTING Flip Back Armrest Release Lever Height Adjustment Lever Flip Back Armrest Front Arm Socket FIGURE 2- POSITIONING/ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS Part No.
SECTION 5 SEAT This Section Includes the Following: Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly Adjusting the Seat Position on the Seat Frame Adjusting the Seat Height Adjusting the Seat Position on the Seat Base WARNING REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SEAT ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 1) REMOVING INSTALLING Latch Bar is located under the...
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SEAT SECTION 5 ADJUSTING THE SEAT HEIGHT (FIGURES 2) WARNING NOTE: The seat can be adjusted to three (3) height positions in 1/2-inch increments. Rear Adjustable Height Tube Mounted in hole A ü ü ü Mounted in hole B N/A* ü...
SECTION 7 FRONT RIGGINGS This Section Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Front Riggings Adjusting Height of the Center Mount Adjustable Knee Angle Footrest Adjusting Footrest Height Adjusting the Angle of the Center Mount Replacing the Heel Loops Adjustable Knee Angle Footrest Raising/Lowering Elevating Front Riggings Adjusting the Footplate Angle Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front...
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FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 7 ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT MODEL PHW93 FRONT RIGGINGS (FIGURE 2) Footrest Support Locknut Coved Washer Hex Bolt Coved Washer Lower Footrest FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT - MODEL PHW93 FRONT RIGGINGS MODEL PHAL4A AND PH93M2 FRONT RIGGINGS (FIGURE 3) Footrest Locknut Support...
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SECTION 7 FRONT RIGGINGS Footrest Support Locknut Hex Bolt Phillips Bolt Coved Washers Spacer Lower Heel Loop Footrest Locknut FIGURE 4 - REPLACING HEEL LOOPS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING FRONT RIGGINGS (FIGURE 5) Release Lever FIGURE 5 - RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING FRONT RIGGINGS ADJUSTING/REPLACING TELESCOPING FRONT RIGGING SUPPORT (FIGURE 6) WARNING...
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FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 7 REMOVING/INSTALLING THE CENTER MOUNT ADJUSTABLE KNEE ANGLE FOOTREST (FIGURE 7) REMOVING Seat Frame Mounting Bracket of Seat Frame Center Mount Footrest Release Lever Rigging Pivot Pin INSTALLING FIGURE 7 - REMOVING/INSTALLING THE CENTER MOUNT ADJUSTABLE KNEE ANGLE FOOTREST ADJUSTING HEIGHT OF THE CENTER MOUNT ADJUSTABLE KNEE ANGLE FOOTREST (FIGURE 8)
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SECTION 7 FRONT RIGGINGS Seat Frame Release Lever Extension Tube Housing Extension Tube Mounting Holes Mounting Screws Extension Height Adjustment Tube Holes FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE CENTER MOUNT ADJUSTABLE KNEE ANGLE FOOTREST ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE CENTER MOUNT ADJUSTABLE KNEE ANGLE FOOTREST (FIGURE 9) WARNING Footplate...
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FRONT RIGGINGS SECTION 7 ADJUSTING THE FOOTPLATE ANGLE (FIGURE 10) Center Mount Footrest Footplate Footplate Mounting Screw FIGURE 10 - ADJUSTING THE FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE FLIP UP FOOTPLATE (FIGURE 11) Footplate Center Mount Footrest Footrest Angle Hinge Footrest Angle Hinge Mounting Screw...
SECTION 8 SHROUD/WHEELS This Section Includes the Following: Replacing the Foam Filled or Pneumatic Tires onto the Wheel Rim Removing/Installing the Shrouds Engaging/Disengaging Motor Release Levers Replacing the Front/Rear Caster Assemblies Adjusting Forks WARNING REPLACING THE FOAM FILLED OR PNEUMATIC TIRES ONTO THE WHEEL RIM WARNING REMOVING/INSTALLING THE SHROUDS (FIGURE 1)
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SECTION 8 SHROUD/WHEELS INSTALLING CAUTION Mounting Screw DETAIL A (NOTE: Use shorter SIDE SHROUDS mounting screw here) Mounting Mounting Screw Screw Side Shroud Mounting Screws Base Frame DETAIL B - FRONT AND REAR SHROUDS Mounting Screws Mounting Screws Washers Washers Front Shroud Rear Shroud Battery Tray...
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SECTION 8 SHROUD/WHEELS ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTOR RELEASE LEVER (FIGURE 2) WARNING CAUTION • • DISENGAGED ENGAGED Right Motor Release Lever Shown FIGURE 2 - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTOR RELEASE LEVER Pronto® M71 Jr with SureStep Part No. 1122147...
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SECTION 8 SHROUD/WHEELS REPLACING THE FRONT/REAR CASTER ASSEMBLIES (FIGURE 5) NOTE: Front and rear caster assemblies are replaced in the same manner. NOTE: When replacing the front/rear caster assemblies, it is necessary to brace the caster assemblies to prevent the wheel from spinning.
BATTERIES SECTION 9 This Section Includes the Following: Removing/Installing Batteries Into/From Battery Tray Connecting/Disconnecting Battery Cables Charging Batteries Battery Charger Operation WARNING REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERIES FROM/INTO BATTERY TRAY (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Have the following tools available: WARNING NOTE: If there is battery acid in the battery well or on the sides of the batteries, apply baking soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid.
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SECTION 9 BATTERIES INSTALLING NOTE: Route battery straps underneath battery cables. Grey Connector Rear Battery Front Battery Red Connector Battery Handles Battery Tray CONTROLLER REAR OF WHEELCHAIR FRONT OF WHEELCHAIR NOTE: Seat not shown for clarity. FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERIES FROM/INTO BATTERY TRAY Pronto®...
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BATTERIES SECTION 9 CONNECTING/DISCONNECTING BATTERY CABLES CONNECTING (FIGURES 2 AND 3) WARNING INSTALLING BATTERY CAUTION TERMINAL CAPS Battery Cable Battery Terminal Cap NOTE: Only one (1) battery cable and terminal cap shown for clarity. Both caps install in the same manner.
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SECTION 9 BATTERIES DETAIL A NEGATIVE (-) DO NOT USE POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal Battery Terminal POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal NEGATIVE (-) Battery Terminal U1 Battery U1 Battery NOTE: Handles on batteries removed for clarity. NEGATIVE (-) Black Battery Cable DETAIL B...
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BATTERIES SECTION 9 DISCONNECTING BATTERY CABLES WARNING CHARGING BATTERIES WARNING Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr with SureStep...
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BATTERIES SECTION 9 CAUTION NOTE: If the batteries need to be charged more often or take longer to charge than normal, they may need to be replaced. Contact a qualified technician. NOTE: The batteries can be charged using the on-board battery charger OR by plugging an indepen- dent battery charger into the port located on the front of the joystick.
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SECTION 9 BATTERIES NOTE: The ON/OFF LED indicator light AND the charger LED indicator light are located on the top of the charger on the rear of the wheelchair. Open rear shroud to view indicator lights. WARNING Female Connector on AC Power Cord (connects to AC Receptacle on Charger) Male Connector on...
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BATTERIES SECTION 9 WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES DPJ JOYSTICK (FIGURE 5) Mode Switch Joystick Battery Battery Gauge Charger/ Display Programming Speed Port Control Drive 1/ To Controller Drive 2 Off Switch FIGURE 5 DPJ JOYSTICK MPJ JOYSTICK (FIGURE 6) Unit of Measure Active Drive MI for Miles...
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BATTERIES SECTION 9 CHARGING USING AN INDEPENDENT CHARGER PLUGGED INTO THE JOYSTICK (FIGURE 7) NOTE: The charger port located on the FRONT of the joystick requires the use of an independent charger. The independent charger is NOT supplied with the wheelchair. WARNING CAUTION JOYSTICK...
SECTION 10 ELECTRONICS This Section Includes the Following: Preparing Joystick for Use Repositioning the Joystick Disconnecting/Connecting the Joystick WARNING PREPARING JOYSTICK FOR USE (FIGURE 1) FIGURE 1 - PREPARING JOYSTICK FOR USE Pronto® M71 Jr with SureStep Part No. 1122147...
TRANSPORT SECTION 11 This Section Includes the Following: Transporting the Wheelchair WARNING CAUTION TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR DISASSEMBLY (FIGURE 1) WARNING CAUTION Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr with SureStep...
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SECTION 11 TRANSPORT Removing the Left Side Frame Assembly Removing the Right Side Frame Assembly Pronto® M71 Jr with SureStep Part No. 1122147...
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TRANSPORT SECTION 11 LEFT SIDE FRAME ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE FRAME ASSEMBLY FIGURE 1 - TRANSPORTING - DISASSEMBLY Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr with SureStep...
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SECTION 11 TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 2 AND 3) CAUTION Installing the Right Side Frame onto the Battery Tray (FIGURE 2) Installing the left Side Frame onto the Battery Tray (FIGURE 2) Installing the Batteries (FIGURE 2) Pronto® M71 Jr with SureStep Part No.
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TRANSPORT SECTION 11 FIGURE 2 - TRANSPORTING - ASSEMBLY Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr with SureStep...
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SECTION 11 TRANSPORT Final Assembly (FIGURE 3) FIGURE 3 - TRANSPORTING THE WHEELCHAIR Pronto® M71 Jr with SureStep Part No. 1122147...
TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE SECTION 12 Section 12 - Transport Ready Package - Includes the Following Compliance Information Securing the Wheelchair to the Vehicle Securing the Occupant WARNING Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr with SureStep...
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TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE SECTION 12 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS • • SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR TO THE VEHICLE POSITIONING THE WHEELCHAIR IN THE VEHICLE WARNING SIDE VIEW TOP VIEW Pronto® M71 Jr with SureStep Part No. 1122147...
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SECTION 12 TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE SECUREMENT POINTS (FIGURE 1) FIGURE 1 - SECUREMENT POINTS SECURING THE WHEELCHAIR Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr with SureStep...
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SECTION 12 TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE SECURING THE OCCUPANT WHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED BELTS (FIGURE 2) WARNING DETAIL "A" - PELVIC BELT FIGURE 2- WHEELCHAIR-ANCHORED BELTS Pronto® M71 Jr with SureStep Part No. 1122147...
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SECTION 12 TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE VEHICLE-ANCHORED BELTS (FIGURE 3) FIGURE 3 - VEHICLE-ANCHORED BELTS Part No. 1122147 Pronto® M71Jr with SureStep...
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SECTION 12 TRANSPORT READY PACKAGE POSITIONING BELTS (FIGURE 5) WARNING SIDE VIEW 30° 45° 75° DO POSITION BELTS INSIDE DON'T POSITION BELTS OF ARMRESTS, WHEELS, ETC. OUTSIDE OF ARMRESTS, WHEELS, ETC. FIGURE 5 - POSITIONING BELTS Pronto® M71 Jr with SureStep Part No.
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