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This Procedure Includes the Following:

Removing/Installing/Adjusting the Footboard
   Assembly

Adjusting the Footboard Assembly Depth

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FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE 7

WARNING

After ANY adjustments, repair or service and BE-
FORE use, make sure that all attaching hard-
ware is tightened securely - otherwise injury or
damage may result.

For the following procedures, make sure
the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the
OFF position.

DO NOT  stand on the flip-up footboard. When
getting in or out of the wheelchair, make sure that
the flip-up footboard is in the upward position .

REMOVING/INSTALLING/
ADJUSTING THE FOOTBOARD
ASSEMBLY (FIGURE 1)

Removing

1. Remove the retaining pin that secures the

footboard assembly to the wheelchair frame.

2. Remove the footboard assembly from the

wheelchair frame.

Installing

WARNING

Ensure that the end of the retaining pin se-
curing the footboard assembly to the frame
protrudes enough to allow the detent pin to
properly engage. Otherwise, injury and/or
damage may result.

1. Position the footboard assembly onto the

wheelchair frame so that the mounting holes
in the wheelchair frame align with the desired
mounting holes in the footboard assembly.

2. Grasp the retaining pin and position it so that it

passes through the mounting holes in the wheel-
chair frame AND through the desired mounting
holes in the footboard assembly, making sure
the end of the retaining pin protrudes enough to
allow the detent pin to engage.

Adjusting

NOTE: The footboard assembly can be adjusted
to three (3) depth positions.

1. Remove the retaining pin that secures the

footboard assembly to the wheelchair frame.

WARNING

Ensure that the end of the retaining pin se-
curing the footboard assembly to the frame
protrudes enough to allow the detent pin to
properly engage. Otherwise, injury and/or
damage may result.

2. Adjust footboard to desired depth by grasping

the retaining pin and positioning it so that it passes
through the mounting holes in the wheelchair
frame AND through the desired depth adjust-
ment holes in the footboard assembly, making
sure the end of the retaining pin protrudes
enough to allow the detent pin to engage.

FIGURE 1 -REMOVING/INSTALLING/ADJUSTING THE FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY

Wheelchair Frame

Retaining

Pin

Footboard Assembly

Three (3) Depth

Adjustment Holes

Mounting Holes

Detent Pin

(Make Sure

This Engages)

Summary of Contents for Pronto M6

Page 1: ...Owner s Operator And Maintenance Manual ProntoTM M6 DEALER THIS MANUAL MUST BE GIVENTOTHE USER OF THE WHEELCHAIR USER BEFORE USINGTHISWHEELCHAIR READTHIS MANUALAND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...

Page 2: ...al selection of the type of wheelchair to be used by an individual rests solely with the user and his her healthcare professional capable of making such a selection WHEELCHAIR TIE DOWN RESTRAINTS AND...

Page 3: ...DING THE BACK 26 ADJUSTING THE BACK ANGLE 26 ADJUSTING THE HEADREST 26 PROCEDURE 7 FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY 27 REMOVING INSTALLING ADJUSTING THE FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY 27 ADJUSTING THE FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY ANGLE...

Page 4: ...recision Sealed Bearings 6 0 x 1 3 inch Front 5 0 x 1 2 inch Rear Footrests Legrests Flip Up Depth Adjustable Weight 1 W O Batteries 153 lbs W Batteries Gel Cell 205 lbs Shipping 253 lbs Armrests Adju...

Page 5: ...r does NOT perform to specifications turn the wheelchair OFF immediately and reenter set up specifications Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications ALWAYS shift your weigh...

Page 6: ...m any plug used with or for Invacare products Some devices are equipped with three prong grounding plugs for protection against possible shock hazards and fire Where a two prong wall recep tacle is en...

Page 7: ...eater the protection At this time current technology is capable of achieving at least a 20 V m immunity level which would provide useful protection from the more common sources of radiated EMI This po...

Page 8: ...and motorized scooters Following the warnings listed below should reduce the chance of unintended brake release or powered wheelchair movement which could result in serious injury 1 Do not operate han...

Page 9: ...s When learning a new assistance technique have an experienced assistant help you before attempt ing it alone Stairways WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors usin...

Page 10: ...sfer in and out of the wheelchair These movements will cause a change to normal balance center of gravity and weight distribution of the wheelchair To determine and establish your particular safety li...

Page 11: ...ioning joystick PARALLEL to armrest allows wheelchair to be SLOWLY maneuvered up to a desk table ANY other wheelchair operation is to be performed with joystick secured with retaining pin in FRONTAL p...

Page 12: ...tension by spinning caster assembly caster assembly should come to a gradual stop CAUTION Aswithanyvehicle thewheelsand tiresshouldbecheckedperiodicallyforcracks and wear and should be replaced CASTER...

Page 13: ...improperly Electrical Malfunction One 1 motor lock is engaged Poor battery terminal connection Electrical malfunction SOLUTION Charge batteries overnight or ensure8hoursofchargebetween use times PROCE...

Page 14: ...t is detected by the control module A specific number of Green flashes will indicate the type of fault detected For more information on us ing the battery discharge indicator as a system diag nostic d...

Page 15: ...When first learning to drive select a SLOW speed and try to drive the wheelchair AS SLOWLY as possible by pushing the joystick slightly forward This exercise will help you learn to utilize the full p...

Page 16: ...sition FIGURE 2 ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT A R M S ARMS PROCEDURE 4 FIGURE 1 ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Adjustment Knob Inside Of Armrest Back Of Seat Frame ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 2 1 Loosen the...

Page 17: ...emove the stability set screws on the armrest post 2 Remove the mounting screw and locknut that secure the armrest in place 3 Adjust armrest to desired mounting position and secure with existing mount...

Page 18: ...sitioned in the LOWEST height position a seat support col lar is NOT necessary NOTE To remove the seat support collars re verse the following steps 1 Remove the seat assembly Refer to REMOV ING INSTAL...

Page 19: ...elchair frame 5 Lift the seat assembly UP to remove it from the wheelchair frame INSTALLING WARNING Ensurethatthefour 4 retainingpinssecuring the seat assembly to the wheelchair frame are properly eng...

Page 20: ...PORT COLLARS Bend End of Lock AWAY From Retaining Pin Seat Support Collars Seat Support Collars Welded Collar Retaining Pin Seat Mounting Support Mounting Hole Step 3A Seat Support Post DETAIL A Swive...

Page 21: ...erforming the following steps SEAT PROCEDURE 5 A Bend the END of the retaining pin lock AWAY from the retaining pin until it is clear of the retaining pin DETAIL A B While performing STEP A swivel the...

Page 22: ...mblyintheMIDDLE height position align the mounting hole in the seat support collar with the TOP mount ing hole in the seat support post C To position the seat assembly in the LOW EST height position a...

Page 23: ...he seat support post perform the following steps 1 Loosen but DO NOT remove the hex bolt securing the seat support post to the seat stand 2 Grasp the seat support post and rotate it until the height a...

Page 24: ...es in the seat assembly in combination with the mount ingholeintheseatpan three 3 seatdepthpositions can be achieved in one 1 inch increments 5 Align the seat assembly mounting holes de termined in ST...

Page 25: ...ough grom met on seat positioning strap 3 Reinstall width adjustment knob into seat frame 4 Repeat STEPS 1 3 for opposite seat position ing strap FIGURE 9 REMOVING INSTALLING THE SEAT POSITIONING STRA...

Page 26: ...t upwards to the top edge of the back bracket 4 Securely tighten both the inside and outside jam nuts to secure mounting screw in place WARNING Both mounting screws MUST be adjusted to obtain the same...

Page 27: ...ir frame so that the mounting holes in the wheelchair frame align with the desired mounting holes in the footboard assembly 2 Grasp the retaining pin and position it so that it passesthroughthemountin...

Page 28: ...d distribute the weightoftheuserevenly Otherwise injuryto the user and or damage to the wheelchair may occur 5 Count the number of exposed threads be tween the mounting screw and the jam nut 6 Repeat...

Page 29: ...from the charger port 4 Lift the shroud off of the wheelchair frame Installing 1 Align the four 4 hook and loop fasteners on the underside of the shroud with the four 4 hook and loop fasteners on the...

Page 30: ...to the RIGHT motor and position it in the UP position Grasp the motor lock handle connected to the LEFT motor and position it in the DOWN position SHROUD WHEELS PROCEDURE 8 S H R O U D W H E E L S Lef...

Page 31: ...Secure the NEW caster assembly to the wheelchair frame with the NEW cap nut Se curely tighten 7 If necessary repeat STEPS 1 4 for the re maining three 3 caster assemblies FIGURE 4 REPLACING THE FRONT...

Page 32: ...method and assures that the battery acid will not spill It also helps to prolong the life of the battery DO NOT tip the batteries Keep the batter ies in an upright position NOTE If there is battery a...

Page 33: ...3 Connect battery cable s to battery ies terminal s post s as follows A NEGATIVE BLACK battery cable to NEGATIVE battery terminal post on the REAR battery B POSITIVE RED battery cable to POSI TIVE bat...

Page 34: ...ctrical system 1 Install the RED battery terminal cap onto the RED circuit breaker cable 2 Install the BLACK battery terminal cap onto the BLACK circuit breaker cable 3 Connect circuit breaker cable s...

Page 35: ...ERMINALS in this procedure of the manual 5 Reconnect the EXISTING battery cables to the NEW batteries Refer to CONNECTING DISCONNECTING BATTERY CABLESin this procedure of the manual 6 Reconnect the EX...

Page 36: ...while recharg ing the batteries DO NOT attempt to recharge the batteries usingBOTHtheon boardbatterychargerAND an independent battery charger plugged intothejoystickchargerport attheSAMEtime Doing so...

Page 37: ...charger port 2 Plug AC power cord into the charger port lo cated in the FRONT of the wheelchair 3 Plug AC power cord into 110 volt wall outlet 4 Refer to BATTERY CHARGER OPERATION in this procedure o...

Page 38: ...indicatorlightarelocatedintheFRONT of the wheelchair next to the charger port 4 The ON OFF LED indicator will illuminate solid RED indicating that the charger is ON 5 IftheON OFFLEDindicatoris BLINKIN...

Page 39: ...ULLY follow the individual instructions for each charger supplied or purchased If charging instructions are not supplied consult a qualified technician for proper procedures CAUTION DO NOT use an inde...

Page 40: ...n the wheelchair at a table desk etc WARNING Positioning the joystick PARALLEL to the arm rest allows the wheelchair to be SLOWLY maneuvered up to a desk table ANY other wheelchairoperationistobeperfo...

Page 41: ...rapped and positioned on TOP of the shroud otherwise injury or damage may result 3 Coil any slack in the joystick cable and tie wrap it together DETAIL A 4 Position the coiled joystick cable on TOP of...

Page 42: ...he manual 3 Remove the seat Refer to REMOVING IN STALLING THE SEAT in PROCEDURE 4 of the manual 4 Remove the shroud Refer to REMOVING INSTALLING THE SHROUD in PROCE DURE 7 of the manual NOTE The motor...

Page 43: ...the two 2 retaining pins locks by performing the following steps A Bend the END of the retaining pin lock AWAY from the retaining pin until it is clear of the retaining pin DETAIL A B While performing...

Page 44: ...moving Installing the Crutch Cane Holder Removing Installing The Safety Flag WARNING AfterANYadjustments repairorserviceandBE FORE use make sure that all attaching hard ware is tightened securely othe...

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Page 47: ...indicate nature of the defect and if the product is serialized indicate the serial num ber Do not return products to our factory without our prior consent LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS THE FOREGOING WAR...

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