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WARNING WARNING DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT FIRST READING AND UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO W UNDERSTAND THE WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND INSTRUCTIONS, A R CONTACT A HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL, DEALER OR TECHNICAL N PERSONNEL IF APPLICABLE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS I N EQUIPMENT - OTHERWISE INJURY OR DAMAGE MAY RESULT. G THE INITIAL SET UP OF THIS WHEELCHAIR MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE PERFORMED
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTE: The following procedures refer to the Pronto and the Pronto . R2 R2-250 Series T A SPECIAL NOTES .......................................... 2 PROCEDURE 5 - CAPTAIN'S SEAT/ B POSITIONING STRAP .................................. 29 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... 4 L ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT ........................ 29 E REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP........ 29 PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES ....... 5 O REPAIR OR SERVICE INFO
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SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS ADJUSTABLE SEAT S CAPTAIN'S SEAT BACK ANGLE RECLINER SEAT P BACK TYPE E LOW LOW SOLID SEAT HIGH WIDE C (EB) (EBSS) (HIB) (WIDEV) I Seat Width Range: 19.5-in. 19.5-in. 19.5-in. 22-in. 16-24-inches 16-24-inches F Seat Depth Range: 17.5-in. 17.5-in. 17.5-in. 19.5-in. 16-22 inches 16-22 inches I - in 1-inch increments - in 1-inch increments C Back Height Range Std.: 24-in. 24-in. 20-in. 20-in. 16-24 inches 18-26 inches - In 1-inch increments - In 2-inch increments A W/O
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 This Procedure Includes the Following: Repair or Service Information G Operating Information E Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs N E Warning/Caution Label Location R Battery Box Shipping Inserts A L WARNING G REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION U I Set-up of the Electronic Control Unit is to be performed ONLY by a qualified technician. The final tuning D adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment E could occur under
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED) Carefully read battery/battery charger information prior to installing, servicing or operating your wheel- chair. G E GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: N DO NOT, under any circumstances, cut or remove the round grounding prong from any plug used with E or for Invacare products. Some devices are equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection R against possible shock hazards. Where a two-prong wall receptacle is encountered, it is the p
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 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 is G unavoidable. However, we believe that by following the warnings listed below, your risk to EMI will be E minimized. N E The sources of radiated EMI can be broadly classified into three types: R 1) Hand-held Portable transceivers (transmitters-receivers with th
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES Stairways SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS WARNING G DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power “Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close E wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant. N an elevator to move an occupied power wheel- E This manual points out the most common procedures and chair between floors. If moving a power wheel- R techniques involved in the safe operation and maintenance
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 Transferring to and From Other Seats Percentage of Weight Distribution WARNING WARNING G ALWAYS turn the wheelchair power OFF and en- DO NOT attempt to reach objects if you have to E gage the motor locks/clutches to prevent the move forward in the seat or pick them up from the N wheels from moving BEFORE attempting to trans- floor by reaching down between your knees. E fer in or out of the wheelchair. Also, make sure R Many activities require the wheelchair user to
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PROCEDURE 1 GENERAL GUIDELINES G E N E R A L Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired G object. Point rear casters rearward to create the longest U Reaching, Bending - Backward possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm I will extend without changing your sitting position. D WARNING E DO NOT lean over the top of the back uphol- L stery. This will change your center of gravity I and may cause you to tip over. N E S WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION 1074126 10
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GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURE 1 BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS G SHIPPING INSERT INSTALLED REMOVING BATTERY BOX E Shipping Insert SHIPPING INSERTS (PRONTO N R2-250 E ONLY) (FIGURE 1) SERIES R A NOTE: Wheelchairs ordered with batteries installed L Shipping have shipping inserts which must be removed before Insert G using the wheelchair. U I 1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. D Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY Battery E BOXES in PROCEDURE 11 of this manual. Box L 2. Lift up on the
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PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING This Procedure Includes the Following: Safety Inspection Checklist S Troubleshooting A F Checking Battery Charge Level E T SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures: Y INITIALLY INSPECT/ INSPECT/ INSPECT/ ITEM I ADJUST ADJUST ADJUST N WEEKLY MONTHLY PERIODICALLY S GENERAL (MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING) P X X Wheelchair rolls straight (
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SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE 2 TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL CHAIR VEERS SLUGGISH TURN/ CASTERS SQUEAKS AND LOOSENESS CHAIR 3 SOLUTIONS S LEFT/RIGHT PERFORMANCE FLUTTER RATTLES IN CHAIR WHEELS A X X X X If pneumatic, check tires for cor- F rect and equal pressure. E X X X X X Check for loose stem nuts/bolts. T X X Check that both casters contact Y ground at the same time. I X Check that both stabilizer wheels N are adjusted to the same height. S P TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL E SYM
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PROCEDURE 2 SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING DON’T DO Don’t use randomly chosen batteries/chargers. Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a battery or charger. S Don’t put new batteries into service before Fully charge a new battery before using. A charging. F Don’t tip or tilt batteries. Use a lifting strap to remove, move or install a battery. E Don’t use ordinary tap water. ONLY use distilled water to refill. T Don’t overfill cells. Keep the liquid level in the cells at the “s
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FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 Wheelchair Frame This Procedure Includes the Following: Footrest Installing/Removing Footrests Release F Adjusting Footrest Height Lever R Replacing Heel Loops O Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests N T Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or Adjusting Calfpads R Hinge Footrest I Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front Pins Hinge Rigging Support G Plate G Adjusting Removable Footboard I Removing the Removable Footboard Assembly FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRES
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PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS Footrest Support Footrest Support Locknut Locknut Coved Hex Bolt F Washer R Cover Washers Hex Bolt Phillips Bolt O Coved Washer N Spacer T Lower Footrest NOTE: PW93ST style R Heel Loop footrest shown for clarity Lower Footrest I only. G Locknut G FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT - ALL I FIGURE 4 - REPLACING HEEL LOOPS FOOTRESTS EXCEPT MODEL P93M FOOTRESTS N INSTALLING/REMOVING P93M Model Footrests (FIGURE 3) G ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5) S 1. Loosen, but do not r
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FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING ADJUSTING/REPLACING LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING TELESCOPING FRONT RIGGING F CALFPADS (FIGURE 6) SUPPORT (FIGURE 7) R Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests Adjusting O 1. Perform one (1) of the following: N 1. Remove the two (2) mounting screws, spacers and RAISING - Pull back on the release lever locknuts that secure the telescoping front rigging sup- T until the leg is at the desired port to the seat frame. R height. 2. Perform one (1) of the fo
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PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS ADJUSTING REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD Flat F Removable Depth (FIGURE 8) Head R Footboard Screw 1. Remove the four (4) flat head screws and barrel nuts O that secure the removable footboard to the two (2) N footplate clamps. T 2. Move the removable footboard to one (1) of the four R (4) positions. I 3. Reinstall the four (4) flat head screws and barrel nuts G that secure the removable footboard to the two (2) G footplate clamps. Tighten securely. Footplate I Clamp Barrel Nut N
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FRONT RIGGINGS PROCEDURE 3 DETAIL “A” REMOVING THE REMOVABLE Height Adjustment Flat Nut FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY FROM Bracket Washer F THE WHEELCHAIR (FIGURE 11) R Removing The Removable Footboard Plate O Caplug 1. Depress the push pins on the two (2) support tubes N Washer on the removable footboard plate. T Two (2) Large 2. While performing STEP 1, grasp the removable R footboard plate and pull it away from the two (2) sup- Washers I port tubes on the removable footboard mounting brackets. G G I Ins
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PROCEDURE 3 FRONT RIGGINGS INSTALLING/REMOVING THE ONE ADJUSTING THE ONE PIECE PIECE FOOTBOARD (FIGURE 12) FOOTBOARD - HEIGHT, ANGLE, F AND DEPTH Installing the One Piece Footboard R Height (FIGURE 13) O 1. Pull the detent pin out from the support assembly. 1. Remove the two (2) hub caps that cover the mount- N 2. While pulling detent pin, insert the legrest tube of the one ing bolt of the footboard assembly. T piece footboard assembly into the support assembly. 2. Remove the mounting bolt, lock
