Page 2 - WARNING; NOTICE; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
2 W ARN I N G 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 EQUI...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS T A B L E O F C O N T EN T S TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIAL NOTES .......................................... 2 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 4 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ....... 5 REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION ............... 5 OPERATING INFORMATION ....
Page 4 - SPECIFICATIONS; rain and operators weight.; PERFORMANCE
4 SPECIFICATIONS SPE C I F I CA T I O N S SPECIFICATIONS Seat Width Range: Seat Depth Range: Back Height Range Std.: W/Optional Headrest: Back Angle Range: Seat-to-Floor: Overall Width (No joystick): Overall Height: Weight:W/O Batteries:W/Batteries (Gel Cell):Shipping: Armrests: Upholstery: 19.5-in....
Page 7 - Powered Wheelchair Electromagnetic Interference (EMI); PROCEDURE 1
7 WARNING There are a number of sources of relatively intense electromagnetic fields in the everyday environ-ment. Some of these sources are obvious and easy to avoid. Others are not apparent and exposure isunavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warnings listed below, your risk to EM...
Page 8 - Stability and Balance; ALWAYS wear your seat positioning strap.; Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.; GENERAL GUIDELINES
8 SAFETY/HANDLING OFWHEELCHAIRS “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the closeattention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.This manual points out the most common procedures andtechniques involved in the safe operation and maintenanceof the wheelchair. It is important to prac...
Page 9 - Percentage of Weight Distribution; Transferring to and From Other Seats; Position the wheelchair as close as possible along; A. WHEELCHAIRS WITH MOTORS THAT HAVE; Shift body weight into seat with transfer.; Functional Reach From a Wheelchair
9 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N ES Percentage of Weight Distribution WARNING DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have tomove forward in the seat or pick them up from thefloor by reaching down between your knees. Many activities require the wheelchair user to reach,b...
Page 10 - WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION
10 WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION 1074126 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N ES Reaching, Bending - Backward WARNING DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol-stery. This will change your center of gravityand may cause you to tip over. Position wheelchair as close as possi...
Page 11 - BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS; SHIPPING INSERT INSTALLED
11 GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 G E N E R A L G U I D E L I N E BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS REMOVING BATTERY BOXSHIPPING INSERTS (PRONTO R2-250 SERIES ONLY) (FIGURE 1) NOTE: Wheelchairs ordered with batteries installedhave shipping inserts which must be removed beforeusing the wheelchair. 1. Remo...
Page 12 - SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST; This Procedure Includes the Following:; SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
12 SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist Troubleshooting Checking Battery Charge Level Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: ITEM GENERAL (MECHANICAL ...
Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL; TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL; DON’T; CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
13 T R O UB L ES H OO T I N G SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 SA F ETY I N SPE C T I O N TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the individual CONTROL-LER MANUAL supplied with each wheelchair. SYMPTOM Batte...
Page 14 - FIGURE 1 - USING HYDROMETER TO CHECK; PROCEDURE 2
14 6. Tap lightly to remove air bubbles. 7. Number of floating balls indicates charge. NUMBER OF FLOATING BALLS 0 Discharged 1 25% Charged 2 50% Charged 3 75% Charged 4 100% Charged * 5 Overcharged * Check charging system. 8. Flush the liquid back into the same cell after reading the float. Repeat t...
Page 15 - Removing; ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT; Installing
15 F R O N T R I GG I N G S PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Footrests Adjusting Footrest Height Replacing Heel Loops Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/orAdjusting Calfpads Adjusting/Replacing Telescopi...
Page 16 - FRONT RIGGINGS
16 FIGURE 5- INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS INSTALLING/REMOVINGELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) Installing 1. Turn the legrest to the side (open footplate is perpen- dicular to wheelchair) and position the mounting holesin the legrest hinge plates with the hinge pins on thewheelchair frame. 2. ...
Page 17 - Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests
17 F R O N T R I GG I N G S PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATINGLEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTINGCALFPADS (FIGURE 6) Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests 1. Perform one (1) of the following: RAISING - Pull back on the release leveruntil the leg is at the desiredheight. LOWERING - Support leg...
Page 18 - REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD - DEPTH
18 ADJUSTING REMOVABLEFOOTBOARD Depth (FIGURE 8) 1. Remove the four (4) flat head screws and barrel nuts that secure the removable footboard to the two (2)footplate clamps. 2. Move the removable footboard to one (1) of the four (4) positions. 3. Reinstall the four (4) flat head screws and barrel nut...
Page 19 - Removing The Removable Footboard Plate
19 F R O N T R I GG I N G S FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 FIGURE 10 - ADJUSTING THE REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD HEIGHT Caplug Cap Mounting Screw Caplug Washer Flat Washer Nut Height Adjustment Bracket Footboard Bracket Two (2) Large Washers Support Tube Footboard Bracket Nut Flat Washer Mounting Positions Thre...
Page 20 - PIECE FOOTBOARD; Removing the One Piece Footboard
20 F R O N T R I GG I N G S FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 FIGURE 12 - INSTALLING/REMOVING THE ONE PIECE FOOTBOARD Legrest Tube Support Assembly Adjustment Lever Seat Frame Pull Ring Detent Pin Assembly DETAIL “A” Hex Head portion of Pull Ring ADJUSTING THE ONE PIECEFOOTBOARD - HEIGHT, ANGLE,AND DEPTH H...
Page 21 - ADJUSTING THE CALF-PADS
21 Depth (FIGURE 15) 1. Remove the four (4) flat head screws and barrel nuts that secure the footboard to the two (2) halfclamps. NOTE: The footboard depth may also be adjusted byrotating the half clamp 180 o . 2. Position the footboard on the two (2) half clamps at the desired mounting position. 3....
Page 22 - FIGURE 17 - ADJUSTING THE CALF-PAD HEIGHT; CAUTION
22 NOTE: Calf-pads not shown for clarity. Caplug Washer Locknut Large Washer Caplug Washer Mounting Bolt Large Washer Hub Cap Hub Cap Footboard FIGURE 17 - ADJUSTING THE CALF-PAD HEIGHT Pivot Bracket Adjusting the Calf-Pad Width (FIGURE 18) 1. Loosen, DO NOT remove the two (2) phillips head screws a...
Page 24 - SIDE VIEW
24 PIVOT BRACKET IN REARWARD MOUNT POSITION CALF-PAD IN FORWARD MOUNT POSITION CALF-PAD IN REARWARD MOUNT POSITION Legrest Tube PIVOT BRACKET IN FORWARD MOUNT POSITION CALF-PAD IN FORWARD MOUNT POSITION CALF-PAD IN REARWARD MOUNT POSITION CAUTION DO NOT use this mount-ing position, otherwisedamage t...
Page 27 - ARMRESTS
27 This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests Adjusting Flip Back Armrests Adjusting Captain's Seat Armrests INSTALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACKARMRESTS (FIGURE 1) WARNING Make sure the flip back armrest release andheight adjustment levers are in the locked posi-tion bef...
Page 28 - ARMS
28 Positioning Flip Back Armrests for Use 1. Make sure the flip back armrest release lever is in the UP (HORIZONTAL) position. 2. Install the flip back armrest into the front arm socket. 3. Lock flip back armrest by pressing flip back armrest release lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) position. 4. Lift ...
Page 29 - RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit switch; PROCEDURE 5; Adjustable Seat Back Angle Model (FIGURE 2)
29 ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT(FIGURE 1) Low Back Captain's Seats 1. Lift up on the release handle and move the back to the desired position. High Back Captain's Seats ANGLE. WARNING HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'S SEATS ONLY - NEVER oper-ate the wheelchair while in any recline position over114 o RELATIVE TO THE S...
Page 30 - REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK
30 This Procedure Includes the Following: Preparing MKIV Joystick for Use Repositioning MKIV Joystick Repositioning Battery Charger Connector Fuse Replacement PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FORUSE (FIGURE 1) NOTE: The MKIV joystick is factory installed on the right sideof the wheelchair. To reposition the ...
Page 31 - FIGURE 3 - REPOSITIONING BATTERY CHARGER
31 E L E C T R O N I C S PROCEDURE 6 ELECTRONICS REPOSITIONING BATTERYCHARGER CONNECTOR (FIGURE 3) NOTE: This procedure applies to wheelchairs equippedwith the Mark IV controller ONLY. 1. Remove the hex bolt from the T-nut that secures the battery charger connector bracket to the wheelchair. 2. Remo...
Page 32 - FIGURE 1 - REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING STRAP
32 This Procedure Includes the Following: Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap WARNING After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BEFOREuse, make sure all attaching hardware is tightenedsecurely - otherwise injury or damage may result. R ET A I N I N G ST RA P PROCEDURE 7 RETAINING STRAP REPLACIN...
Page 34 - PROCEDURE 8; FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE STABILIZER
34 FIGURE 3 - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS Towards Outside of Wheelchair Motor Locks DISENGAGED (Free Wheel Position) Motor Locks ENGAGED (Drive Position) Dust Cover Locknut Nylon Washer Fork ADJUSTING FORKS (FIGURE 4) 1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube. 2. To properly...
Page 36 - RECLINER; Replacing Back Upholstery; RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If
36 PROCEDURE 10 RECLINER REPLACING BACK OR HEADRESTUPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2) Replacing Back Upholstery 1. Remove the ten (10) or twelve (12) mounting screws (depending on back height) that secure the backupholstery to the back canes. 2. Remove existing back upholstery from back canes. 3. Install the new...
Page 38 - FROM BATTERY BOXES; BATTERIES
38 This Procedure Includes the Following: Installing/Removing Batteries into/From BatteryBoxes Connecting Battery Cables When to Charge Batteries Charging Batteries Replacing Batteries Installing/Removing Battery Boxes WARNING Make sure power to the wheelchair is OFF be-fore performing this procedur...
Page 39 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES; Dual U1 or Dual Group 22 NF Battery Boxes; INSTALLING BATTERY TERMINAL CAPS
39 PROCEDURE 11 BATTERIES BA TT E R I ES CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES WARNING NEVER allow any of your tools and/or batterycable(s) to contact BOTH battery terminal(s)/post(s)at the same time. An electrical short may occurand serious personal injury or damage may occur. The use of rubber gloves and safe...
Page 41 - BATTERY TERMINAL/POST BATTERY CLAMP
41 Battery Cable Battery Clamp Cover 2. Install battery clamp covers onto battery cables as follows (FIGURE 5): A. RED battery clamp cover onto RED battery cable. B. BLACK battery clamp cover onto BLACK bat- tery cable. NOTE: Only one (1) battery cable and battery clamp coverare shown for clarity. B...
Page 42 - RED Battery Clamp Cover
42 9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOX(ES) inthis procedure of the manual. NOTE: New Battery(ies) MUST be fully charged BEFOREusing, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced. 10. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to CH...
Page 43 - Description and Use of Battery Chargers; Battery Gauge; FIGURE 7 - WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES; NOTE: Accurate readings are displayed when in neutral.
43 CHARGING BATTERIES (FIGURE 8) WARNING Never attempt to recharge the batteries by at-taching cables directly to the battery terminalsor clamps. Always use the recharging plug lo-cated on the controller OR the side/rear of thewheelchair frame. DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries andoperate the...
Page 44 - FIGURE 8 - CHARGING BATTERIES
44 PROCEDURE 11 BATTERIES B A TT E R I ES FIGURE 8 - CHARGING BATTERIES From Battery Charger Battery Charger Connector From Battery Charger Three (3) Pronged Plug Battery Charger Charger Cable Battery Boxes Top View of Wheelchair Base Frame Battery Charger Mount Bracket Required Items: TOOL QUANTITY...
Page 45 - REPLACING BATTERIES; Recommended Battery Types
45 PROCEDURE 11 BATTERIES BA TT E R I ES REPLACING BATTERIES WARNING Most batteries are not sold with instructions. How-ever, warnings are frequently noted on the cellcaps. Read them carefully, otherwise injury ordamage can occur. NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be re-placed if one (1)...
Page 46 - FIGURE 9 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
46 B A TT E R I ES PROCEDURE 11 BATTERIES 3. Position the battery boxes onto the battery tray in the following order:A. TWO (2) connector battery box in FRONT so that the "open" ends of the connectors are fac-ing the REAR of the chair. B. ONE (1) connector battery box in REAR so that the fly...
Page 47 - LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY
47 LIMITED WARRANTY PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TOPRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser/user of our products. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have ot...
