Invacare Pronto M71 Jr. with SureStep Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual page 33

ALWAYS make sure that the wheelchair is stable before using the manual tilt
option. Rear wheels may have to be repositioned rearward depending on the degree
of tilt required. ALWAYS ensure stability before using maximum amount of tilt.
test wheelchair before it is occupied by the end user to ensure safety.
DO NOT operate the manual tilt mechanism if the release levers and cables are not
properly adjusted to ensure that the wheelchair holds the tilted position. For
adjustments on the manual tilt mechanism, refer to Tilt on page 54.
A pinch point may occur when returning the tilted seat to the full upright position.
Make sure the hands and body of the occupant, attendants and bystanders are clear
of all pinch points before returning the tilted seat to the full upright position.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 5.3.
NOTE: To tilt the seat parallel back to the upright position, reverse the following procedure.
1. Place the wheelchair on a level surface.
2. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheelchair is about to be tilted and
remind them to lean back.
3. Make sure the occupant's hands and body are clear of all pinch points.
4. Stand behind the wheelchair and grasp both release levers on the stroller handle.
5. Pull up on the left release lever to disengage the seat lock lever and simultaneously
pull up on the right release lever to engage the manual tilt system.
6. Slowly, push down on the stroller handle while holding on the release levers in a
continuous motion.
7. When the seat reaches the desired angle, slowly let go of the two release levers.
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WARNING
Seat Assembly
in Tilted
Position
Seat Lock (Left) Release Lever
FIGURE 5.3 Operating the Manual Tilt Option
SECTION 5—WHEELCHAIR OPERATION
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Pronto
Tilt (Right)
Release Lever
Stroller
Handle
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M71 Jr. with SureStep