Invacare Pronto Air User Manual

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Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal
Transporter with MyBody
Seating
en Power Wheelchair
User Manual

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  • Page 1 Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    5.2 Setup/Delivery Inspection ......21 Contents 5.3 Service Inspection ......21 6 Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating 1 General .
  • Page 4 6.8 Footboard ........33 8.2.6 Instructions on using the batteries ....45 6.8.1 Removing/Installing the Footboard or Adjusting the 8.2.7 Transporting batteries.
  • Page 5: General

    If you find that the font size in the print version of the user manual IMPORTANT is difficult to read, you can download it as a pdf from the Invacare website (see back page of this manual). The pdf can then be scaled on Indicates a hazardous situation that could result in screen to a font size that is more comfortable for you.
  • Page 6: Regulations

    You should immediately contact an authorized according to EN 60529 IPX4 as to its resistance to spray water, Invacare dealer if the usability of your mobility device and is therefore well suited for weather conditions such as typical is restricted due to: European weather conditions.
  • Page 7 General The estimated service life can be exceeded if the product is carefully used and properly maintained, and provided technical and scientific advances do not result in technical limitations. The service life can also be considerably reduced by extreme or incorrect usage. The fact that we estimate a service life for this product does not constitute an additional warranty.
  • Page 8: Safety

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 2 Safety WARNING! Risk of injury if the mobility device is driven when ability to operate a vehicle is impaired by 2.1 General safety notes medication or alcohol – Never drive the mobility device under the influence DANGER! of medication or alcohol.
  • Page 9 Safety WARNING! WARNING! Risk of injury if the mobility device is switched off Risk of falling out of the mobility device while driving, for example by pressing the On/Off – Do not slide forward on the seat, do not lean forward Button or disconnecting a cable, due to it coming between your knees, do not lean backwards out to an abrupt, sharp stop...
  • Page 10: Safety Information On The Electrical System

    – Do not connect any electric devices to your mobility to 13 Technical data, page 57). device that are not expressly certified by Invacare for – The mobility device is only designed for use by a single this purpose. Have all electrical installations done by occupant whose maximum weight does not exceed your authorized Invacare dealer.
  • Page 11 Safety DANGER! DANGER! Risk of death, serious injury, or damage Risk of death or serious injury Corroded electrical components due to water, liquid Failure to observe these warnings can cause an electrical exposure, or incontinent users can result in death, short resulting in death, serious injury, or damage to serious injury, or damage.
  • Page 12: Safety Information On Electromagnetic Interference

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating Risk of damage to the wheelchair WARNING! A failure in the electric system can lead to unusual Risk of malfunction due to electromagnetic behavior such as continuous light, no light, or noises interference from the magnetic brakes.
  • Page 13 Safety 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 13 Technical data, page –...
  • Page 14 Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating WARNING! WARNING! Risk of breaking down in adverse weather Risk of injury if you collide with an obstacle conditions, i.e. extreme cold, in an isolated area when driving through narrow passages such as –...
  • Page 15: Safety Information With Regard To Care And Maintenance

    Such repair modifications to the mobility device and/or service MUST be performed by a qualified technician. Contact a dealer or Invacare technician. DANGER! Risk of serious injury or damage Use of incorrect or improper replacement (service) parts may cause injury or damage –...
  • Page 16 – The CE marking is invalidated if components or have not been approved by Invacare for use with this mobility device can affect the tipping stability and accessories are replaced or added that have not been increase tipping hazards.
  • Page 17: The Position Of The Labels On The Product

    Safety 2.7 The position of the labels on the product This label indicates that your mobility device is a class A product. For details see below. For details see below. Explanation of symbols on labels Warning that the mobility device may not be used as a vehicle seat For details see below.
  • Page 18 Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating NEVER bridge poles – risk of electrical short This symbol indicates the “Drive” position of and personal injury the coupling lever. In this position the motor is engaged and the motor brakes are operational.
  • Page 19: Components

    Components 3 Components 3.1 Remotes Your mobility device may be fitted with one of several different remotes. For information on the different functions and how to operate a particular remote, refer to its corresponding user manual (enclosed). 1580058-B...
  • Page 20: Accessories

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 4.1.2 Adjusting the postural belt correctly 4 Accessories Ensure that you are sitting correctly, which means that you are 4.1 Postural belts sitting right at the back of the seat, your pelvis is positioned erect...
  • Page 21: Setup

    Setup 5.2 Setup/Delivery Inspection 5 Setup Setup/delivery inspection should be performed by dealer at time of delivery/set up. 5.1 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 22 Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating Loosen/tighten caster locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or WARNING! binds to a stop. – After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before Ensure all caster/wheel/fork/headtube fasteners are secure and use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened not damaged/missing.
  • Page 23: 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 reenter set-up specifications. Contact Invacare, if mobility device still does not perform to correct specifications. 1580058-B...
  • Page 24: Adjustment Possibility For Remote

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 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,...
  • Page 25 Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture 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.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Joystick Depth

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 6.2.2 Adjusting the Joystick Depth Loosen the socket head screws A. Shift the remote forwards or backwards to the desired distance. The same mounting screws used to secure the joystick Retighten the screws.
  • Page 27: Swivelling The Remote To The Side

    Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture 6.2.5 Swivelling the remote to the side 6.3.2 Disconnecting Hold the light grey collar A portion of the joystick connector B with one hand and the controller connector C on the personal transporter in the other and disconnect them by pulling them apart.
  • Page 28: Seat And Back

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 6.4 Seat and Back 6.4.2 Seat Pan Depth 6.4.1 Adjusting the Seat Assembly Height The seat pan depth adjustment is between 432 to 508 mm. Remove the seat assembly A. Refer to 6.6 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly, page 32.
  • Page 29: Back Angle Adjustment

    Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture 6.4.3 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. 6.5 Armrest Assemblies 6.5.1 Adjusting Arm Width Perform one of the following to adjust the back angle: •...
  • Page 30: Adjusting The Arm Height

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 6.5.3 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.
  • Page 31: Adjusting The Armrest Pad Angle (Left Or Right)

    Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture 6.5.4 Adjusting the Armrest Pad Angle (Left or 6.5.5 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.
  • Page 32: Removing/Installing The Seat Assembly

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 6.6 Removing/Installing the Seat Assembly 6.6.2 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.
  • Page 33: Footboard

    Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture • To unfold the back assembly, perform the following: WARNING! – After ANY adjustments, repair or service and before Holding both sides of the back, and while lifting up, rotate use, make sure that all attaching hardware is tightened the back assembly into the upright position.
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Footboard Height

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 6.8.3 Adjusting the Footboard Angle Remove the battery box. Refer to 8.2.11 Removing/Installing the Battery Box From/Into the Personal Transporter, page 47. Remove the hex head screw locknut A, located on the underside of the personal transporter base frame B, that secures the footboard C to the footboard tube D.
  • Page 35: Cushion Covers

    Adjusting the mobility device to the user's seating posture 6.9 Cushion Covers 6.9.3 Cleaning the Cushion Covers CAUTION! – Machine wash cold. Gentle cycle. Mild detergent. No fabric softeners or bleach. – DO NOT machine dry. Air dry ONLY out of sun. 6.10 Adjusting Forks 6.9.1 Removing/Installing the Seat Cushion Cover This procedure must be performed by a qualified technician.
  • Page 36 Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating Test personal transporter for maneuverability. Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS 1-3 until correct. Snap head tube cover into the caster head tube. 1580058-B...
  • Page 37: Usage

    Usage 7.2 Driving 7 Usage The maximum load capacity that is stated in the technical data only states that the system is designed for this mass 7.1 Personal Transporter Usage in total. However, this does not mean that one can sit a person with this body weight in the mobility device WARNING! without restrictions.
  • Page 38: Reaching, Leaning And Bending - Forward

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 7.4 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.
  • Page 39: Information About Getting In And Out

    Usage Position personal transporter as close as possible to the desired Always engage both motor locks/clutches and free wheel hubs (if object. fitted) to prevent the wheels from moving. Engage the motor locks and turn power off. Depending on the armrest type of your mobility device, detach Reach back only as far as your arm will extend without changing the armrest or swivel it up.
  • Page 40: The Correct Way To Overcome Obstacles

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating Check the position of the front wheels. They must be in driving CAUTION! direction and at right angles to the obstacle. Risk of falling out of the mobility device and Approach slowly and keep at a consistent speed until the rear damage to the mobility device such as broken wheels have also passed over the obstacle.
  • Page 41: Pushing The Mobility Device In Freewheel Mode

    Usage device manually whilst freewheeling, the magnetic brakes must be CAUTION! disengaged. Risk of tipping over – Only ever drive downhill at a maximum of 2/3 of the Pushing the mobility device by hand may require more top speed. Avoid sudden changes of direction or physical force than expected (more than 100 N).
  • Page 42: A Note To Mobility Device Assistants

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating Motor lock disengagement/engagement allows free-wheeling or joystick controlled operation. Free-wheeling allows an assistant to maneuver the personal transporter without power. Motor lock levers are located on each fender between the drive wheel and the personal transporter base frame.
  • Page 43: 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 Invacare specialised dealer both batteries are fully charged. must perform the replacement. You can find information on •...
  • Page 44: How To Charge The Batteries

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating • Use only charging devices in Class 2. This class of chargers may 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.
  • Page 45: Instructions On Using The Batteries

    Electrical system • • 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. From this time, speed and acceleration is reduced as possible.
  • Page 46: General Instructions On Handling The Batteries

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating • Goods Rail Transport / Air Transport Ordinances. Batteries may be Only ever transport damaged batteries in an appropriate transported without restrictions, whether by road, rail or by air. acid-resistant receptacle. •...
  • Page 47: Removing/Installing The Battery Box From/Into The Personal Transporter

    Electrical system 8.2.11 Removing/Installing the Battery Box DO NOT USE THIS TYPE OF BATTERY TERMINAL From/Into the Personal Transporter CONFIGURATION CAUTION! – Place the personal transporter in a well ventilated area where work can be performed without risking damage to carpeting or floor covering. DETAIL “A”...
  • Page 48: Wire Routing Guidelines

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 8.3 Wire Routing Guidelines • Performance of the wheelchair or accessories. • Location of driver controls such as joysticks, switches and The following are guidelines ONLY. Location of electronic displays. components and wiring may vary from wheelchair to •...
  • Page 49: Transport

    After reaching the destination, reverse STEPS 2 -7 to reassemble or remove the batteries. Refer to Removing the batteries. the personal transporter. • Invacare strongly recommends securing the mobility device to the floor of the transporting vehicle. 9.2 Transporting the Personal Transporter Remove the occupant from the personal transporter.
  • Page 50: Maintenance

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating found in the service manual for this device, which can be obtained 10 Maintenance from Invacare. That manual, however, is intended to be used by trained and authorized service technicians, and describes tasks which 10.1 Maintenance introduction are not intended to be performed by the user.
  • Page 51: Inspect/Adjust Periodically

    Maintenance Clean dirt and lint from axles. Clean dirt and lint from bearings. Ensure that the casters are free of debris. Inspect seat positioning strap for any signs of wear. Ensure buckle latches. Verify hardware that attaches strap to frame is secure and undamaged.
  • Page 52: After Use

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 11 After Use 11.1 Refurbishment The product is suitable for refurbishment. Actions to be carried out: • Cleaning and disinfection. Refer to 10 Maintenance, page 50. • Inspection according to service plan. Consult service instructions, available from Invacare.
  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting 12.1 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. Check for uneven tire wear, bent fork/frame or loose hardware.
  • Page 54: Electrical

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating 12.2 Electrical For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the individual Electronics Manual supplied with each personal transporter. 12.2.1 Information Gauge Diagnostics The joystick information gauge acts as a service indicator to give indications of the type of fault or error detected by the control module.
  • Page 55: 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. 12.3 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 56: Resetting The Circuit Breaker

    Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating DON’T Don’t tip or tilt batteries. Use a carrying strap to remove, move or install a battery. Don’t tap on clamps and terminals with tools. Push battery clamps on the terminals. Spread clamps wider if necessary.
  • Page 57: Technical Data

    Technical data 13 Technical data 13.1 Technical specifications The technical information provided hereafter applies to a standard configuration or represents maximum achievable values within the general tolerances. These can change if accessories are added. The precise changes to these values are detailed in the sections for the respective accessories. Permissible operating and storage conditions •...
  • Page 58 Invacare® Pronto® Air Personal Transporter with MyBody Seating Charging device • Operating temperature (surroundings) 0° ... +40 °C • Storage temperature -40° ... +65 °C Drive wheel tires • Tire type 12" x 2.5" puncture-proof Caster tires • Tire type 6"...
  • Page 59 Technical data Dimensions in accordance with ISO 7176–15 • Seat height 535/559/584/610/635 mm • Seat width (armrest adjustment range in parentheses) 460 mm (460 – 610 mm • 510 mm (510 – 660 mm • Seat depth 460 - 510 mm •...
  • Page 60 Width adjustable for side panel adjustment 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.
  • Page 61 Notes...
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  • Page 63 Notes...
  • Page 64 Invacare Sales Companies Australia: Ireland: New Zealand: Canada: Invacare Australia PTY. Ltd. Invacare Corporation Invacare Ireland Ltd, Invacare New Zealand Ltd 1 Lenton Place, North Rocks N.S.W. 570 Matheson Blvd E Unit 8 Unit 5 Seatown Business Campus 4 Westfield Place, Mt Wellington,...

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