Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual
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Pronto /Pronto
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R2
R2-250 Series
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THEWHEELCHAIR.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE: The following procedures refer to the ProntoR2 and the ProntoR2-250 Series
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SPECIAL NOTES ..........................................2
SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................4
PROCEDURE 5 - CAPTAIN'S SEAT/
POSITIONINGSTRAP .................................. 29
ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT ........................ 29
REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP........ 29
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PROCEDURE 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES .......5
REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION ...............5
OPERATING INFORMATION .............................5
SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS..........7
WARNING/CAUTION LABEL LOCATION ......... 10
BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS ............... 11
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PROCEDURE 6 - ELECTRONICS ................ 30
PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FOR USE ......... 30
REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK.................. 30
DISCONNECTING/CONNECTING LIMIT
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REPOSITIONING BATTERY CHARGER
CONNECTOR .............................................. 31
FUSE REPLACEMENT ................................... 31
PROCEDURE 2 - SAFETY INSPECTION
CHECKLIST/TROUBLESHOOTING ............. 12
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST ................ 12
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - MECHANICAL .. 13
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE - ELECTRICAL... 13
CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL ........... 13
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PROCEDURE 7 - RETAINING STRAP .......... 32
REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING
STRAP ......................................................... 32
PROCEDURE 3 - FRONT RIGGINGS ........... 15
INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS .......... 15
ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT................... 15
REPLACING HEEL LOOPS ............................ 16
INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING
PROCEDURE 8 - WHEELS .......................... 33
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS
WITH CLUTCHES ........................................ 33
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS
WITH MOTOR LOCKS.................................. 33
ADJUSTING FORKS ....................................... 34
ADJUSTING THE STABALIZER....................... 34
LEGRESTS .................................................. 16
RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS
AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS ................. 17
ADJUSTING/REPLACING TELESCOPING
FRONT RIGGING SUPPORT ........................ 17
ADJUSTING REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD..... 18
REMOVING THE REMOVABLE
PROCEDURE 9 - SHROUDS........................ 35
REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS .............. 35
PROCEDURE 10 - RECLINER...................... 36
RECLINER OPERATION ............................... 36
REPLACING BACK OR HEADREST
FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY FROM THE
WHEELCHAIR............................................. 19
INSTALLING/REMOVING THE ONE PIECE
FOOTBOARD............................................... 20
ADJUSTING THE ONE PIECE FOOTBOARD -
HEIGHT, ANGLE AND DEPTH ...................... 20
REMOVING/INSTALLING THE CALF-PADS ..... 21
ADJUSTING THE CALF-PADS ........................ 21
FOOTREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENTS .............. 26
UPHOLSTERY ............................................ 36
ADJUSTING BACK OR HEADREST
UPHOLSTERY ............................................. 37
PROCEDURE 11 - BATTERIES .................... 38
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/
FROM BATTERY BOXES ............................. 38
CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES ............... 39
WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES ................. 43
CHARGING BATTERIES ................................. 43
REPLACING BATTERIES................................ 45
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES .... 45
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY TRAY ...... 46
PROCEDURE 4 - ARMS............................... 27
INSTALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACK
ARMRESTS................................................. 27
ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS .............. 27
ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT ARMRESTS....... 28
LIMITED WARRANTY .................................. 47
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SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
ADJUSTABLE SEAT
BACK ANGLE
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RECLINER SEAT
BACK TYPE
LOW LOW SOLID SEAT HIGH WIDE
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19.5-in.
(EBSS)
(HIB) (WIDEV)
Seat Width Range:
Seat Depth Range:
19.5-in.
19.5-in.
22-in. 16-24-inches
19.5-in. 16-22 inches
- in 1-inch increments
20-in. 16-24 inches
- In 1-inch increments
29-in. N/A
16-24-inches
17.5-in.
24-in.
17.5-in.
24-in.
N/A
17.5-in.
16-22 inches
- in 1-inch increments
Back Height Range Std.:
W/Optional Headrest:
Back Angle Range:
Seat-to-Floor:
20-in.
29-in.
18-26 inches
- In 2-inch increments
N/A
N/A
(55o-114o)
(98o)
(55o-170o) (55o-114o) 80o to 100o
- in 5o increments
90o to 170o
- continuous
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23-in.
21.5-in.
26-in.
23-in.
26-in.
23-in. 18.5-inches
18.5-inches
Overall Width (No joystick): 26-in.
29-in. 24.75 -inches
24.75 -inches
Overall Height:
45-in.
45-in.
41.5-in.
41.5-in. 34.50 -in. - 42.50-in.
Back Height
36.5 -in. - 44.5-in.
Back Height
Weight:
W/O Batteries:
W/Batteries (Gel Cell):
Shipping:
145-lbs
220-lbs.
270-lbs.
143 lbs.
217 lbs.
267 lbs.
151 lbs.
225 lbs.
275 lbs.
Armrests:
Removable, Flip Back, Fixed or
Adjustable Height - Desk and Full Length
Removable, Flip Back,
FixedorAdjustableHeight
- Desk and Full Length
Removable, Flip Back,
FixedorAdjustableHeight
- Desk and Full Length
Upholstery:
Gray Cloth, Grey Vinyl, Tan Vinyl
Black Nylon
Black Nylon
CAPTAIN'S SEAT/ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK ANGLE/RECLINER
Overall Length (Refer to PER-
CENTAGE OF WEIGHT DISTRI-
BUTION in PROCEDURE 1 of this
manual.)
47.5-inches
(With 8-in. rear casters
and 93 front riggings)
34.0-inches
(With 8-in. rear casters
and no front riggings)
Front Stabilizers
7-inch Urethane
Drive Wheels/Tires:
12-1/2 x 2-1/4-in. (Std.); 14-in.x 3-in. (Opt.) (Flat Free or Pneumatic)
Casters w/Precision Sealed
Bearings:
8 x 1-3/4-in. Semi Pneumatic (Std.), 8 x 2-in. Pneumatic (Opt.)
6 x 2-in. Semi Pneumatic (Opt.)
Footrest/Legrest:
Swingaway, Removable Footboard
Battery/Size (Not Supplied):
22NF Gel Cell/ProntoR2-250 Series uses U1 Gel Cell
PERFORMANCE
Speed (M.P.H.):
Turning Radius:
Range (variable)1:
Weight Limitation2, 3:
Footnotes:
CAPTAIN'S SEAT/ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK ANGLE/RECLINER
0 to 3.6 (250 lb. Limit), 0 to 5.5 (300 lb. Limit), 0 - 3.8 (400 lb. Limit)
> 23-inches (With Removeable Footboard)
17 miles
250 lbs., 300 lbs., or 400 lbs. (See NOTE #3 Below)
1. Range will vary with battery conditions, surface, ter- 3. Weight limitation varies with motor. Refer to
rain and operators weight.
WIEGHT LIMITATION - GENERAL WARNINGS
in PROCEDURE 1 of this manual.
2. Includes seating systems and accessories.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
PROCEDURE 1
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Repair or Service Information
Operating Information
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Safety/Handling of Wheelchairs
Warning/Caution Label Location
Battery Box Shipping Inserts
WARNING
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REPAIR OR SERVICE INFORMATION
Se t-up of the Ele c tronic Control Unit is to be pe rforme d ONLY by a qua lifie d te c hnic ia n. The fina l tuning
a djustme nts of the c ontrolle r ma y a ffe c t othe r a c tivitie s of the whe e lc ha ir. Da ma ge to the e quipme nt
c ould oc c ur unde r the se c irc umsta nc e s. If a ny individua l othe r tha n a n a qua lifie d te c hnic ia n pe r-
forms a ny work on the se units, the wa rra nty is void.
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OPERATING INFORMATION
GENERAL WARNINGS
Pe rforma nc e a djustme nts should only be ma de by profe ssiona ls of the he a lthc a re fie ld or pe rsons fully
c onve rsa nt with this proc e ss a nd the drive r's c a pa bilitie s. Inc orre c t se ttings c ould c a use injury to the
drive r, bysta nde rs, da ma ge to the c ha ir a nd to surrounding prope rty.
Afte r the whe e lc ha ir ha s be e n se t-up, c he c k to ma ke sure tha t the whe e lc ha ir pe rforms to the spe c i-
fic a tions e nte re d during the se t-up proc e dure . If the whe e lc ha ir doe s NOT pe rform to spe c ific a tions,
turn the whe e lc ha ir OFF imme dia te ly a nd re e nte r se t-up spe c ific a tions. Re pe a t this proc e dure until the
whe e lc ha ir pe rforms to spe c ific a tions.
DO NOT shift your we ight or sitting position towa rd the dire c tion you a re re a c hing a s the whe e lc ha ir
ma y tip ove r.
DO NOT e nga ge or dise nga ge the motor loc ks/c lutc he s until the powe r is in the OFF position.
DO NOT ope ra te on roa ds, stre e ts or highwa ys.
DO NOT c limb, go up or down ra mps or tra ve rse slope s gre a te r tha n 9o.
DO NOT a tte mpt to move up or down a n inc line with a wa te r, ic e or oil film.
DO NOT a tte mpt to drive ove r c urbs or obsta c le s. Doing so ma y c a use your whe e lc ha ir to turn ove r
a nd c a use bodily ha rm or da ma ge to the c ha ir.
DO NOT use pa rts, a c c e ssorie s, or a da pte rs othe r tha n those a uthorize d by Inva c a re .
DO NOT le a ve the powe r button ON whe n e nte ring or e xiting your whe e lc ha ir.
DO NOT sta nd on the fra me of the whe e lc ha ir.
DO NOT use the footpla te a nd/or footboa rd a s a pla tform. When getting in or out of the wheelcha ir, ma ke
sure tha t the footpla tes a re in the upwa rd position or swing footrests towa rds the outside of the cha ir.
ALWAYS we a r your se a t positioning stra p.
TIRE PRESSURE
DO NOT use your whe e lc ha ir unle ss it ha s the prope r tire pre ssure (P.S.I.). DO NOT ove rinfla te the tire s.
Fa ilure to follow the se sugge stions ma y c a use the tire to e xplode a nd c a use bodily ha rm. The re c om-
me nde d tire pre ssure is liste d on the side wa ll of the tire .
ELECTRICAL
EXTREME c a re should be e xe rc ise d whe n using oxyge n in c lose proximity to e le c tric c irc uits. Conta c t
your oxyge n supplie r for instruc tion in the use of oxyge n.
BATTERIES
The wa rra nty a nd pe rforma nc e spe c ific a tions c onta ine d in this ma nua l a re ba se d on the use of de e p
c yc le ge l c e ll or se a le d le a d a c id ba tte rie s. Inva c a re strongly re c omme nds the ir use a s the powe r
sourc e for this unti.
The use of rubbe r glove s a nd sa fe ty gla sse s is re c omme nde d whe n working with ba tte rie s.
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PROCEDURE 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES
GENERAL WARNINGS (CONTINUED)
Ca refully rea d ba ttery/ba ttery cha rger informa tion prior to insta lling, servicing or opera ting your wheel-
chair.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
DO NOT, under a ny circumsta nces, cut or remove the round grounding prong from a ny plug used with
or for Inva ca re products. Some devices a re equipped with three-prong (grounding) plugs for protection
a ga inst possible shock ha za rds. Where a two-prong wa ll recepta cle is encountered, it is the persona l
responsibility a nd obliga tion of the customer to conta ct a qua lified electricia n a nd ha ve the two-prong
recepta cle repla ced with a properly grounded three-prong wa ll recepta cle in a ccorda nce with the
Na tiona l Electrica l Code. If you must use a n extension cord, use ONLY a three-wire extension cord ha ving
the sa me or higher electrica l ra ting a s the device being connected. In a ddition, Inva ca re ha s pla ced
RED/ORANGE WARNING TAGS on some equipment. DO NOT remove these ta gs.
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RAIN TEST
INVACARE ha s tested it’s power wheelcha irs in a ccorda nce with ISO 7176 Pa rt 9 “Ra in Test”. This provides
the end user or his/her a ssista nt sufficient time to remove his/her power wheelcha ir from a ra in storm a nd
reta in wheelcha ir opera tion.
DO NOT lea ve power wheelcha ir in a ra in storm of a ny kind.
DO NOT use power wheelcha ir in a shower or lea ve it in a da mp ba throom while ta king a shower.
DO NOT lea ve power wheelcha ir in a da mp a rea for a ny length of time.
Direct exposure to ra in or da mpness will ca use the cha ir to ma lfunction electrica lly a nd mecha nica lly;
ma y ca use the cha ir to prema turely rust.
Check to ensure tha t the ba ttery covers a re secured in pla ce, joystick boot is NOT torn or cra cked where
wa ter ca n enter a nd tha t a ll electrica l connections a re secure a t a ll times.
DO NOT use the joystic k if the boot is torn or c ra c ke d. If the joystic k boot be c ome s torn or c ra c ke d,
re pla c e IMMEDIATELY.
WEIGHT TRAINING
Inva ca re DOES NOT recommend the use of its wheelcha irs a s a weight tra ining a ppa ra tus. Inva ca re
wheelcha irs ha ve NOT been designed or tested a s a sea t for a ny kind of weight tra ining. If occupa nt uses
sa id wheelcha ir a s a weight tra ining a ppa ra tus, INVACARE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR BODILY INJURY AND
THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
WEIGHT LIMITATION
The Pronto
mode ls a nd the ProntoR2 mode ls tha t ha ve motors with c lutc he s ha ve a weight
limita tion oRf22-25500Selbriess.
The ProntoR2 mode ls tha t ha ve motors with motor loc ks ha ve a we ight limita tion of 300 lbs.
The ProntoR2 mode ls tha t ha ve motors with motor loc ks AND ha ve the he a vy duty c rossbra c e on the
ba tte ry tra y ha ve a we ight limita tion of 400 lbs.
WARNING
CAUTION: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS INFORMATION REGARDING THE POSSIBLE EFFECTS
OF ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE ON YOUR POWERED WHEELCHAIR.
Ele c troma gne tic Inte rfe re nc e (EMI) From Ra dio Wa ve sourc e s
Powe re d whe e lc ha irs a nd motorize d sc oote rs (in this te xt, both will be re fe rre d to a s powe re d whe e l-
c ha irs) ma y be susc e ptible to e le c troma gne tic inte rfe re nc e (EMI), whic h is inte rfe ring e le c troma gne tic
e ne rgy (EM) e mitte d from sourc e s suc h a s ra dio sta tions, TV sta tions, a ma te ur ra dio (HAM) tra nsmitte rs,
two wa y ra dios, a nd c e llula r phone s. The inte rfe re nc e (from ra dio wa ve sourc e s) c a n c a use the pow-
e re d whe e lc ha ir to re le a se its bra ke s, move by itse lf, or move in uninte nde d dire c tions. It c a n a lso
pe rma ne ntly da ma ge the powe re d whe e lc ha ir's c ontrol syste m. The inte nsity of the inte rfe ring EM
e ne rgy c a n be me a sure d in volts pe r me te r (V/m). Ea c h powe re d whe e lc ha ir c a n re sist EMI up to a
c e rta in inte nsity. This is c a lle d its "immunity le ve l." The highe r the immunity le ve l, the gre a te r the prote c -
tion. At this time , c urre nt te c hnology is c a pa ble of a c hie ving a t le a st a 20 V/m immunity le ve l, whic h
would provide use ful prote c tion from the more c ommon sourc e s of ra dia te d EMI. This powe re d whe e l-
c ha ir mode l a s shippe d ha s a n unknown immunity le ve l.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
PROCEDURE 1
WARNING
The re a re a numbe r of sourc e s of re la tive ly inte nse e le c troma gne tic fie lds in the e ve ryda y e nviron-
me nt. Some of the se sourc e s a re obvious a nd e a sy to a void. Othe rs a re not a ppa re nt a nd e xposure is
una voida ble . Howe ve r, we be lie ve tha t by following the wa rnings liste d be low, your risk to EMI will be
minimize d.
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The sourc e s of ra dia te d EMI c a n be broa dly c la ssifie d into thre e type s:
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Ha nd-he ld Porta ble tra nsc e ive rs (tra nsmitte rs-re c e ive rs with the a nte nna mounte d dire c tly on
the tra nsmitting unit. Exa mple s inc lude : c itize ns ba nd (CB) ra dios, "wa lkie ta lkie ", se c urity, fire a nd
polic e tra nsc e ive rs, c e llula r te le phone s, a nd othe r pe rsona l c ommunic a tion de vic e s. **NOTE:
Some c e llula r te le phone s a nd simila r de vic e s tra nsmit signa ls while the y a re ON, e ve n whe n not
be ing use d;
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Me dium-ra nge mobile tra nsc e ive rs, suc h a s those use d in polic e c a rs, fire truc ks, a mbula nc e s,
a nd ta xis. The se usua lly ha ve the a nte nna mounte d on the outside of the ve hic le ; a nd
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Long-ra nge tra nsmitte rs a nd tra nsc e ive rs, suc h a s c omme rc ia l broa dc a st tra nsmitte rs (ra dio a nd
TV broa dc a st a nte nna towe rs) a nd a ma te ur (HAM) ra dios.
NOTE: Othe r type s of ha nd-he ld de vic e s, suc h a s c ordle ss phone s, la ptop c ompute rs, AM/FM ra dios,
TV se ts, CD pla ye rs, c a sse tte pla ye rs, a nd sma ll a pplia nc e s, suc h a s e le c tric sha ve rs a nd ha ir drye rs, so
fa r a s we know, a re not like ly to c a use EMI proble ms to your powe re d whe e lc ha ir.
Powe re d Whe e lc ha ir Ele c troma gne tic Inte rfe re nc e (EMI)
Be c a use EM e ne rgy ra pidly be c ome s more inte nse a s one move s c lose r to the tra nsmitting a nte nna
(sourc e ), the EM fie lds from ha nd-he ld ra dio wa ve sourc e s (tra nsc e ive rs) a re of spe c ia l c onc e rn. It is
possible to uninte ntiona lly bring high le ve ls of EM e ne rgy ve ry c lose to the powe re d whe e lc ha ir's c on-
trol syste m while using the se de vic e s. This c a n a ffe c t powe re d whe e lc ha ir move me nt a nd bra king.
The re fore , the wa rnings liste d be low a re re c omme nde d to pre ve nt possible inte rfe re nc e with the c on-
trol syste m of the powe re d whe e lc ha ir.
Ele c troma gne tic inte rfe re nc e (EMI) from sourc e s suc h a s ra dio a nd TV sta tions, a ma te ur ra dio (HAM)
tra nsmitters, two-wa y ra dios, a nd cellula r phones ca n a ffect powered wheelcha irs a nd motorized scoot-
e rs. Following the wa rnings liste d be low should re duc e the c ha nc e of uninte nde d bra ke re le a se or
powe re d whe e lc ha ir move me nt whic h c ould re sult in se rious injury.
1)
Do not ope ra te ha nd-he ld tra nsc e ive rs (tra nsmitte rs re c e ive rs), suc h a s c itize ns ba nd (CB) ra dios,
or turn ON pe rsona l c ommunic a tion de vic e s, suc h a s c e llula r phone s, while the powe re d whe e l-
c ha ir is turne d ON;
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Be a wa re of ne a rby tra nsmitte rs, suc h a s ra dio or TV sta tions, a nd try to a void c oming c lose to
the m;
If uninte nde d move me nt or bra ke re le a se oc c urs, turn the powe re d whe e lc ha ir OFF a s soon a s it
is sa fe ;
Be a wa re tha t a dding a c c e ssorie s or c ompone nts, or modifying the powe re d whe e lc ha ir, ma y
ma ke it more susc e ptible to EMI (Note : The re is no e a sy wa y to e va lua te the ir e ffe c t on the ove ra ll
immunity of the powe re d whe e lc ha ir); a nd
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Re port a ll inc ide nts of uninte nde d move me nt or bra ke re le a se to the powe re d whe e lc ha ir ma nu-
fa c ture r, a nd note whe the r the re is a sourc e of EMI ne a rby.
Importa nt Informa tion
1)
20 volts pe r me te r (V/m) is a ge ne ra lly a c hie va ble a nd use ful immunity le ve l a ga inst EMI (a s of
Ma y 1994) (the highe r the le ve l, the gre a te r the prote c tion);
2)
The c ontrolle rs for this a pplic a tion ha ve unknown immunity le ve ls.
Modific a tion of a ny kind to the e le c tronic s of this whe e lc ha ir a s ma nufa c ture d by Inva c a re ma y a d-
ve rse ly a ffe c t the RFI immunity le ve ls.
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PROCEDURE 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES
Stairways
SAFETY/ HANDLING OF
WHEELCHAIRS
WARNING
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DO NOT a tte mpt to move a n oc c upie d powe r
whe e lc ha ir be twe e n floors using a sta irwa y. Use
a n e le va tor to move a n oc c upie d powe r whe e l-
c ha ir be twe e n floors. If moving a powe r whe e l-
c ha ir be twe e n floors by me a ns of a sta irwa y, the
oc c upa nt MUST be re move d a nd tra nsporte d
inde pe nde ntly of the powe r whe e lc ha ir.
“Safety and Handling” of the wheelchair requires the close
attention of the wheelchair user as well as the assistant.
This manual points out the most common procedures and
techniquesinvolvedinthesafeoperationandmaintenance
of the wheelchair. It is important to practice and master
these safe techniques until you are comfortable in maneu-
vering around the frequently encountered architectural
barriers.
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Extre me c a ution is a dvise d whe n it is ne c e ssa ry
to move a n UNOCCUPIED powe r whe e lc ha ir up
or down the sta irs. Inva c a re re c omme nds using
two (2) a ssista nts a nd ma king thorough pre pa ra -
tions. Ma ke sure to use ONLY secure, non-deta ch-
a ble pa rts for ha nd-hold supports.
Usethisinformationonlyasa“basic”guide.Thetechniques
that are discussed on the following pages have been used
successfully by many.
Individual wheelchair users often develop skills to deal
with daily living activities that may differ from those de-
scribed in this manual. Invacare recognizes and encour-
ages each individual to try what works best for him/her in
overcomingarchitecturalobstaclesthattheymayencoun-
ter, however, ALL WARNINGS and CAUTIONS given in
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are a starting point for the new wheelchair user and as-
sistant with “safety” as the most important consideration
for all.
DO NOT a tte mpt to lift the whe e lc ha ir by a ny
re mova ble (de ta c ha ble ) pa rts. Lifting by me a ns
of a ny remova ble (deta cha ble) pa rts of a wheel-
c ha ir ma y re sult in injury to the use r or da ma ge
to the whe e lc ha ir.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair be-
tween floors when an elevator is NOT available:
WARNING
Stability and Balance
The weight of the wheelcha ir without the user a nd
ba tteriesisstill between 140 a nd 168 lbs. Use proper
lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to a void injury.
WARNING
ALWAYS we a r your se a t positioning stra p.
1. Remove the occupant from the wheelchair.
To assure stability and proper operation of your wheel-
chair, you must at all times maintain proper balance. Your
wheelchair has been designed to remain upright and
stable during normal daily activities as long as you do
not move beyond the center of gravity. DO NOT lean
forward out of the wheelchair any further than the length
of the armrests.
2. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Re-
fer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
in PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.
3. Bend your knees and keep your back straight.
4. Using non-removable (non-detachable) parts of the
wheelchair, lift the wheelchair off of the ground and
transfer the wheelchair up or down the stairs.
Coping With Everyday Obstacles
5. The wheelchair should not be lowered until the last
stair has been negotiated and the wheelchair has
been carried away from the stairway.
Coping with the irritation of everyday obstacles can be
alleviated somewhat by learning how to manage your
wheelchair. Keep in mind your center of gravity to main-
tain stability and balance.
ESCALATORS? SORRY!
DO NOT use a n e sc a la tor to move a whe e lc ha ir
be twe e n floors. Se rious bodily injury ma y oc c ur.
A Note to Wheelchair Assistants
When assistance to the wheelchair user is required, re-
member to use good body mechanics. Keep your back
straight and bend your knees whenever tilting wheel-
chair or traversing curbs, or other impediments.
Also, be aware of detachable parts such as arms or leg-
rests. These must NEVER be used for hand-hold or lift-
ing supports, as they may be inadvertently released, re-
sulting in possible injury to the user and/or assistant(s).
When learning a new assistance technique, have an
experiencedassistanthelpyoubeforeattemptingitalone.
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
PROCEDURE 1
Transferring to and From Other Seats
Percentage of Weight Distribution
WARNING
WARNING
G
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ALWAYS turn the whe e lc ha ir powe r OFF a nd e n-
ga ge the motor loc ks/c lutc he s to pre ve nt the
whe e ls from moving BEFORE a tte mpting to tra ns-
fe r in or out of the whe e lc ha ir. Also, ma ke sure
e ve ry pre c a ution is ta ke n to re duc e the ga p dis-
ta nc e a ligning both re a r c a ste rs pa ra lle l with the
obje c t you a re tra nsfe rring onto.
DO NOT a ttempt to rea ch objects if you ha ve to
move forwa rd in the sea t or pick them up from the
floor by rea ching down between your knees.
Manyactivitiesrequire the wheelchairuserto reach,
bend a nd tra nsfer in a nd out of the wheelcha ir.
These movements will ca use a cha nge to norma l
ba la nce, center of gra vity, a nd weight distribution
of the wheelcha ir. To determine a nd esta blish your
pa rticula r sa fety limits, pra ctice bending, rea ching
a nd tra nsferring a ctivities in severa l combina tions
in the presence of a qua lified hea lthca re profes-
siona l BEFORE a ttempting a ctive use of the wheel-
chair.
G
U
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L
I
N
E
S
CAUTION
Whe n tra nsfe rring, position yourse lf a s fa r ba c k a s
possible in the sea t. This will prevent broken screws,
da ma ge d upholste ry a nd the possibility of the
whe e lc ha ir tipping forwa rd.
NOTE: This activity may be performed independently
provided you have adequate mobility and upper body
strength.
Proper positioning is essentia l for your sa fety. When
rea ching, lea ning, bending or bending forwa rd, it
isimporta ntto use the rea rca stersa sa toolto ma in-
ta in sta bility a nd ba la nce.
1. Position the wheelchair as close as possible along
side the seat to which you are transferring, with the
rear casters pointing away from it.
Functional Reach From a Wheelchair
2. Engage motor locks/clutches. Refer to one (1) of the
following.
The approximate reach-limit values shown in the accom-
panying graphs were derived on the basis of a sample of
91 male and 36 female wheelchair users. Note the differ-
ence between the maximum and the comfortable reach
limits, a subjective but important consideration in design.
A. WHEELCHAIRS WITHMOTORSTHATHAVE
CLUTCHES - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING
MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES in PROCEDURE
8 of this manual.
B. WHEELCHAIRS WITHMOTORSTHATHAVE
MOTOR LOCKS - ENGAGING/DISENGAG-
ING MOTORS WITH MOTOR LOCKS in PRO-
CEDURE 8 of this manual.
3. Shift body weight into seat with transfer.
During independent transfer, little or no seat platform will
be beneath you. Use a transfer board if at all possible.
MINIMIZE GAP
DISTANCE
Reaching, Leaning, Bending and Bending -
Forward
Position the rear casters so that they are extended
as far rearward as possible and engage motor locks/
clutches. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REACH OBJECTS
IF YOU HAVE TO MOVE FORWARD IN THE SEAT
OR PICK THEM UP FROM THE FLOOR BY REACH-
ING DOWN BETWEEN YOUR KNEES.
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PROCEDURE 1
GENERAL GUIDELINES
G
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R
A
L
Position wheelchair as close as possible to the desired
object. Point rear casters rearward to create the longest
possible wheelbase. Reach back only as far as your arm
will extend without changing your sitting position.
G
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S
Reaching, Bending - Backward
WARNING
DO NOT le a n ove r the top of the ba c k uphol-
ste ry. This will c ha nge your c e nte r of gra vity
a nd ma y c a use you to tip ove r.
WARNING/ CAUTION LABEL LOCATION
1074126
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GENERAL GUIDELINES
PROCEDURE 1
BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS
G
E
N
E
R
A
L
SHIPPING INSERT INSTALLED
Shipping Insert
REMOVING BATTERY BOX
SHIPPING INSERTS (PRONTO R2-250
ONLY) (FIGURE 1)
SERIES
NOTE: Wheelchairs ordered with batteries installed
have shipping inserts which must be removed before
using the wheelchair.
Shipping
Insert
G
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I
1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair.
Refer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY
BOXES in PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.
Battery
Box
2. Lift up on the shipping inserts to remove from the
battery boxes
N
E
Battery Box
3. Install the battery boxes onto the wheelchair. Re-
fer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY
BOXES in PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.
SHIPPING INSERT REMOVED
NOTE: Battery box lid not shown for clarity.
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING BATTERY BOX SHIPPING INSERTS
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PROCEDURE 2
SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Safety Inspection Checklist
Troubleshooting
S
A
F
E
T
Y
Checking Battery Charge Level
SAFETY INSPECTION CHECKLIST
Initial adjustments should be made to suit personal body structure and preference. Thereafter follow these maintenance procedures:
INITIALLY INSPECT/ INSPECT/
ADJUST ADJUST
INSPEC T/
ADJUST
ITEM
I
N
S
P
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C
T
I
WEEKLY MONTHLY PERIO DIC ALLY
GENERAL (MECHANICAL TROUBLESHOOTING)
l Wheelchair rolls straight (no excessive drag or pull to one side).
X
X
X
X
CLOTHING GUARDS
l Ensure all fasteners are secure.
ARMS - (PROCEDURE 4)
l Secure but easy to release; adjustment levers engage properly.
l Adjustable height arms operate and lock securely.
X
X
X
X
O
N
FLIP BACK ARMRESTS - (PROCEDURE 4)
l Do not interfere with tires when rolling.
l Pivot points free of wear and looseness.
X
X
X
X
SEAT AND BACK UPHOLSTERY
l Inspect for rips or sagging.
X
X
CAPTAIN'S SEAT
T
R
O
U
B
L
E
S
H
O
O
T
X
X
X
l Captain's Seat is secured to the wheelchair frame.
l HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'S SEATS ONLY - Limit switch prevents the wheelchair
fromoperatinginanyreclinepositionover114o RELATIVETOTHESEATFRAME.
X
X
WARNING: NEVER operate the wheelchair while in any recline position
over 114o RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit switch does not
stop the wheelchair from operating in a recline position over 114o RELA-
TIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, do not operate the wheelchair. Have the
wheelchair adjusted by a qualified technician.
DRIVE WHEELS
X
X
l Axle bolts and locking tab washers are secure.
l No excessive side movement or binding when lifted and spun when disen-
gaged (free-wheeling).
FRONT STABILIZERS
l Bolts are tight.
lAdjusted for desired ride. WARNING: MUST be adjusted by qualified technician.
I
N
G
X
X
X
X
CASTERS - (PROCEDURE 8)
l Inspect wheel/fork assembly for proper tension by spinning caster; caster
should come to a gradual stop.
l Loosen/tighten locknut if wheel wobbles noticeably or binds to a stop.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked
periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
X
X
X
X
CASTER/WHEEL/FORK/HEAD TUBE - (PROCEDURE 8)
l Ensure all fasteners are secure.
X
X
TIRES - (PROCEDURE 8)
l Inspect for flat spots and wear.
l If pneumatic tires check for proper inflation.
CAUTION: As with any vehicle, the wheels and tires should be checked
periodically for cracks and wear, and should be replaced.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
BATTERIES- (PROCEDURE 11)
X
X
l Check for cracks and wear on terminal caps and battery clamp covers.
l Check that terminal caps and battery clamp covers are properly secured to
the battery terminals.
CLEANING
l Clean upholstery and armrests.
X
X
NOTE: Every six (6) months take your wheelchair to a qualified dealer for a thorough inspection and servicing. Regular cleaning will
reveal loose or worn parts and enhance the smooth operation of your wheelchair. To operate properly and safely, your wheelchair
must be cared for just like any other vehicle. Routine maintenance will extend the life and efficiency of your wheelchair.
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SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
PROCEDURE 2
TROUBLESHOOTING - MECHANICAL
CHAIR VEERS SLUGGISH TURN/ CASTERS SQUEAKS AND LOOSENESS CHAIR 3
SOLUTIONS
S
A
F
E
T
Y
LEFT/RIGHT PERFORMANCE
FLUTTER
RATTLES
IN CHAIR
WHEELS
X
X
X
X
If pneumatic, check tires for cor-
rect and equal pressure.
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Check for loose stem nuts/bolts.
Check that both casters contact
ground at the same time.
I
X
Checkthatbothstabilizerwheels
are adjusted to the same height.
N
S
P
E
C
T
I
TROUBLESHOOTING - ELECTRICAL
SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
SOLUTIONS
Battery won't charge.
Blown Fuse.
Replace fuse (PROCEDURE 6).
Batteries draw excessive current Battery failure.
when charging.
Check batteries for shorted cell. Replace if nec-
essary (BATTERIES-PROCEDURE 11).
O
N
Batteryindicatorflashesthecharge Electrical malfunction.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
level is low—immediately after re-
charge.
Battery failure.
Check batteries for shorted cell. Replace if nec-
essary (BATTERIES-PROCEDURE 11).
Malfunctioning battery charger.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
T
R
O
U
B
L
Electrical malfunction.
Poor connections between charger and wheel-
chair. Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Batteryindicatorflashesthecharge Batteries not charged.
Have charger checked.
level is low—too soon after being
recharged.
Weak batteries.
Replacebatteriesifnecessary(BATTERIES-PRO-
CEDURE 11).
E
S
H
O
O
T
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Electrical malfunction.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Motor “chatters” or runs irregular.
Electrical malfunction.
Engage motor locks/clutches (PROCEDURE 8).
Wheelchair does not respond to
commands. Power "ON", battery
indicator flashes.
One (1) or both motor locks/clutches
disengaged.
Only one (1) rear wheel turns.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Electrical malfunction.
I
Engage motor lock/clutch (PROCEDURE 8).
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
One(1)motorlock/clutchisdisengaged.
Electrical malfunction.
N
G
Joystick erratic or does not re-
spond as desired.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Controller Programed improperly.
Clean terminals (BATTERIES-PROCEDURE 11).
Wheelchair does not respond to Poor battery terminal connection.
commands. Power indicator
OFF—even after recharging.
Contact Dealer/Invacare for Service.
Electrical malfunction.
NOTE: For additional troubleshooting information and explanation of error codes, refer to the individual CONTROL-
LER MANUAL supplied with each wheelchair.
CHECKING BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
The following “Do’s” and “Don’ts” are provided for your convenience and safety.
DON’T
DO
Don’t perform any installation or maintenance Read and understand this manual and any service information that accompa-
without first reading this manual. nies a battery and charger before operating the wheelchair.
Don’t perform installation or maintenance of Move the wheelchair to a work area before checking the fluid level, adding
batteries in an area that could be damaged by distilled water, cleaning terminals, or opening battery box.
battery spills.
Don’t make it a habit to discharge batteries to Recharge as frequently as possible to maintain a high charge level and extend
the lowest level.
battery life.
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PROCEDURE 2
SAFETY INSPECTION/TROUBLESHOOTING
DO
DON’T
Don’t use randomly chosen batteries/chargers. Follow recommendations in this manual when selecting a battery or charger.
S
A
F
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Y
Don’t put new batteries into service before Fully charge a new battery before using.
charging.
Don’t tip or tilt batteries.
Don’t use ordinary tap water.
Don’t overfill cells.
Use a lifting strap to remove, move or install a battery.
ONLY use distilled water to refill.
Keep the liquid level in the cells at the “split ring” level.
Don’t use uneven levels of distilled water in Maintain the liquid in all cells at the “split ring” level.
cells.
I
N
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P
E
C
T
I
Don’t tap on clamps or terminals with tools.
Don’t mismatch your battery and chargers.
Push battery clamps onto terminals. Spread clamps wider if necessary.
Use ONLY a GEL charger for a GEL or sealed battery and a regular charger for
regular batteries.
Using Hydrom eter to Check Battery Cells
(Lead Acid) (FIGURE 1)
6. Tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
7. Number of floating balls indicates charge.
NUMBER OF FLOATING BALLS
O
N
NOTE: Perform this procedure when a digital voltmeter
is not available.
0
Discharged
25% Charged
50% Charged
75% Charged
100% Charged
Overcharged
WARNING
1
2
3
4
NEVER smoke or strike a ma tc h ne a r the ba tte r-
ie s. If the c a ps of ba tte ry c e lls a re re move d,
NEVER look directly into them when cha rging ba t-
te ry.
T
R
O
U
B
L
E
S
H
O
O
T
* 5
* Check charging system.
The use of rubber gloves a nd sa fety gla sses is rec-
omme nde d whe n te sting the ba tte ry c e lls.
8. Flush the liquid back into the same cell after reading
the float. Repeat this step until all cells have been
properly read. A shorted or dead cell can be detected
when it is the only cell that doesn’t charge.
Whe n re a ding a hydrome te r, DO NOT a llow a ny
liquid to c ome in c onta c t with your e ye s or skin. It
is a form of a c id a nd c a n c a use se rious burns,
a nd in some c a se s, blindne ss. If you do ge t ba t-
te ry a c id on you, flush the e xpose d a re a s with
c ool wa te r IMMEDIATELY. If the a c id c ome s into
c onta c t with e ye s or c a use s se rious burns, ge t
me dic a l he lp IMMEDIATELY.
9. Flush hydrometer in cold running water by allowing
the water to rise into the hydrometer as far as pos-
sible. Do this several times to guard against burn
damage.
I
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10. Replace the battery caps.
The ba tte ry a c id c a n da ma ge your whe e lc ha ir,
c lothing, a nd house hold ite ms. The re fore , ta ke
re a dings c a utiously a nd only in de signa te d a r-
ea s.
11. Install the battery boxes onto the wheelchair. Refer
to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES in
PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.
ONLY use distille d wa te r whe n topping off the
ba tte ry c e lls.
Most ba tte rie s a re not sold with instruc tions. How-
e ve r, wa rnings a re fre que ntly note d on the c e ll
c a ps. Re a d the m c a re fully.
Number of Floating
Balls Will Vary
According to Charge
1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Re-
fer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
in PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.
2. Remove the battery caps from the battery.
3. Squeeze the air from the hydrometer.
4. Place the hydrometer into a battery cell.
NOTE: DO NOT fill hydrometer more than 3/4 full.
5. Draw up sufficient acid to cover float balls.
FIGURE 1 - USING HYDROMETER TO CHECK
BATTERY CELLS (LEAD ACID)
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FRONT RIGGINGS
PROCEDURE 3
Wheelchair Frame
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Installing/Removing Footrests
Adjusting Footrest Height
Footrest
Release
Lever
F
R
O
N
T
Replacing Heel Loops
Installing/Removing Elevating Legrests
Raising/Lowering Elevating Legrests and/or
Adjusting Calfpads
R
I
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G
I
N
G
S
Hinge
Pins
Footrest
Hinge
Plate
Adjusting/Replacing Telescoping Front
Rigging Support
Adjusting Removable Footboard
Removing the Removable Footboard Assembly
from the Wheelchair
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS
Installing/Removing the One Piece Footboard
Rem oving
Adjusting the One Piece Footboard - Height,
Angle and Depth
1. Push the footrest release lever inward and rotate
the footrest outward.
Removing/Installing the Calf-Pads
Adjusting the Calf-Pads
2. Lift up on the footrest and remove from the wheel-
chair.
Footrest Angle Adjustments
3. RepeatSTEPS1-2 fortheoppositesideofthewheel-
chair.
WARNING
Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-
FORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re is
tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da ma ge
ma y re sult.
ADJ USTING FOOTREST HEIGHT
All Footrests Except Model P93M Footrests
(FIGURE 2)
1. Remove any accessory from the footrest(s).
NOTE: Some footrests may require the use of two (2)
hands to install/remove from the wheelchair.
2. Remove the footrest from the wheelchair. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVINGFOOTRESTSinthispro-
cedure of the manual.
INSTALLING/ REMOVING
FOOTRESTS (FIGURE 1)
NOTE: Lay the footrest on a flat surface to simplify this
procedure.
Installing
1. Turn the footrest to the side (open footplate is 3. Remove the hex bolt, coved washers and locknut
perpendicular to wheelchair) and position the
mounting holes in the footrest hinge plates with
the hinge pins on the wheelchair frame.
that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support.
4. Reposition the lower footrest to the desired height.
5. Reinstall the hex bolt, coved washers and locknut
that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support
and tighten securely.
2. Install the footrest hinge plates onto the hinge pins
on the wheelchair frame.
3. Push the footrest towards the inside of the wheel-
chair until it locks into place.
6. RepeatSTEPS1-5 fortheoppositesideofthewheel-
chair footrest, if necessary.
NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheel-
chair when locked in place.
7. Reinstall the footrest(s) onto the wheelchair. Refer
to INSTALLING/REMOVING FOOTRESTS in this
procedure of the manual.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite side of wheelchair.
8. Reinstall any accessory onto the footrest(s).
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PROCEDURE 3
FRONT RIGGINGS
Footrest Support
Footrest Support
Hex Bolt
Locknut
Locknut
Coved
Washer
F
R
O
N
T
Cover Washers
Hex Bolt
Phillips Bolt
Spacer
Coved Washer
Lower Footrest
NOTE: PW93ST style
footrest shown for clarity
only.
R
I
G
G
I
N
G
S
Heel Loop
Lower Footrest
Locknut
FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT - ALL
FOOTRESTS EXCEPT MODEL P93M FOOTRESTS
FIGURE 4 - REPLACING HEEL LOOPS
INSTALLING/ REMOVING
ELEVATING LEGRESTS (FIGURE 5)
P93M Model Footrests (FIGURE 3)
1. Loosen, but do not remove the lug bolt and locknut
that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support.
Installing
1. Turn the legrest to the side (open footplate is perpen-
dicular to wheelchair) and position the mounting holes
in the legrest hinge plates with the hinge pins on the
wheelchair frame.
2. Reposition the lower footrest to the desired height.
3. Securely tighten the lug bolt and locknut that secure
the lower footrest to the footrest support.
4. RepeatSTEPS1-3 fortheoppositesideofthewheel-
2. Install the legrest hinge plates onto the hinge pins on
the wheelchair frame.
chair footrest, if necessary.
Lug Bolt
3. Rotate legrest toward the inside of the wheelchair until
it locks in place.
Footrest
Support
NOTE: The footplate will be on the inside of the wheel-
chair when locked in place.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite legrest.
Lower
5. Afterseatedinwheelchair,adjustfootplatetocorrectheight
by loosening the nut and sliding the lower footrest as-
sembly up or down until desired height is achieved.
Locknut
Footrest
Rem oving
FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING FOOTREST HEIGHT - P93M
MODEL FOOTRESTS
1. Push the legrest release handle toward the inside of
the wheelchair (facing the front of the wheelchair) and
swing the legrest to the outside of the wheelchair.
REPLACING HEEL LOOPS (FIGURE 4)
2. Lift up on the legrest and remove from the wheelchair.
1. Note the position of the hex bolt, coved washers and
locknut for reinstallation.
3. Repeat STEPS 1-2 for the opposite side of the wheel-
chair.
2. Remove the hex bolt, coved washers and locknut
that secure the lower footrest to the footrest support.
Legrest Release Handle
Lower
3. Remove the lower footrest.
Footrest
Assem-
bly
Hinge
Pins
4. Remove the phillips bolt, spacer and locknut that se-
cure the existing heel loop to the lower footrest.
5. Slide the existing heel loop off the lower footrest.
6. Replace heel loop.
Legrest
Hinge
Plates
Wheelchair
Frame
Nut
7. Reverse STEPS 1-6 to reassemble.
NOTE: When securing the heel loop to the lower footrest,
tighten the phillips screw and locknut until spacer is secure. FIGURE 5- INSTALLING/REMOVING ELEVATING LEGRESTS
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FRONT RIGGINGS
PROCEDURE 3
RAISING/ LOWERING ELEVATING
LEGRESTS AND/ OR ADJ USTING
CALFPADS (FIGURE 6)
ADJ USTING/ REPLACING
TELESCOPING FRONT RIGGING
SUPPORT (FIGURE 7)
F
R
O
N
T
Raising/ Lowering Elevating Legrests
Adjusting
1. Perform one (1) of the following:
1. Remove the two (2) mounting screws, spacers and
locknuts that secure the telescoping front rigging sup-
port to the seat frame.
RAISING -
Pull back on the release lever
until the leg is at the desired
height.
R
I
G
G
I
N
G
S
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
LOWERING -
Support leg with one (1) hand
and push release lever down-
ward with other hand.
A. Slide existing telescoping front rigging support to
one (1) of three (3) depth positions.
B. Remove existing telescoping front rigging support
and install NEW telescoping front rigging support.
Adjusting Calfpads
1. Turn calfpad towards the outside of the wheelchair.
3. Securetelescopingfrontriggingatdesireddepthwith
existing two (2) mounting screws, spacers, and lock-
nuts. Securely tighten.
2. Slide the calfpad up or down until the desired posi-
tion is obtained.
NOTE: If one (1) of the top two (2) calfpad adjustment
positions is being used, the legrest will need to be raised
to avoid interference with the front stabilizers while going
over obstacles or going up and down ramps. Refer to
RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING LEGRESTS in this
procedure of the manual.
NOTE: The two (2) telescoping front rigging supports
can be positioned at different depths depending on the
need of the user.
Replacing
NOTE: Observe the position of the current telescoping
front rigging support before removal to ensure correct
position of new support assembly.
3. Turn the calfpad towards the inside of the wheel-
chair.
Release Lever
1. Remove the existing telescoping front rigging sup-
port from the wheelchair.
2. Install the new telescoping front rigging support into
the wheelchair.
3. Adjust the telescoping front rigging support. Refer to
ADJUSTING TELESCOPING FRONT RIGGING
SUPPORT in this procedure of the manual.
Calfpad
Rotated for
Height
Seat Frame
Adjustment
Mounting Screws
Spacers
Calfpad
Top Two (2) Calfpad
Adjustment Positions
Telescoping
Front Tube
Locknut
FIGURE 7 - ADJUSTING/REPLACING TELESCOPING
FRONT RIGGING SUPPORT
FIGURE 6- RAISING/LOWERING ELEVATING
LEGRESTS AND/OR ADJUSTING CALFPADS
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PROCEDURE 3
FRONT RIGGINGS
ADJ USTING REMOVABLE
FOOTBOARD
Flat
Head
Screw
F
R
O
N
T
Removable
Footboard
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.
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3. Reinstall the four (4) flat head screws and barrel nuts
that secure the removable footboard to the two (2)
footplate clamps. Tighten securely.
FRONT
Footplate
Clamp
Barrel Nut
Flat Head Screws
Angle Can Be Adjusted
Downward ONLY
FIGURE 9 - ADJUSTING FLIP-UP REMOVABLE
FOOTBOARD - ADJUSTING FOOTBOARD ANGLE
Removable
Footboard
Height (FIGURE 10)
1. Remove the removable footboard plate. Refer to
REMOVING THE REMOVEABLE FOOTBOARD
ASSEMBLY FROM THE WHEELCHAIR in this pro-
cedure of the manual.
2. Remove the caplug cap.
Mounting
Positions
3. Remove the mounting screw, caplug washer, flat
washer and nut that secures the two(2)largewash-
ers and support tube to the height adjustment
bracket and footboard bracket. Refer to DETAIL
“A”.
Barrel Nut
Footplate
Clamp
Barrel Nut
FIGURE 8 - ADJUSTING FLIP-UP
REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD - DEPTH
4. Remove the nut, flat washer and that secure the
threaded arm on the height adjustment bracket to
the footboard bracket. Refer to DETAIL “B”.
Angle (FIGURE 9)
5. Move the height adjustment bracket to one (1) of
seven (7) height positions.
1. Loosen, but do not remove, the four (4) flat head
screws and barrel nuts that secure the removable
footboard to the two (2) footplate clamps.
6. Reinstall the flat washer and nut that secures the
threaded arm on the height adjustment bracket to
the footboard bracket. Refer to DETAIL “B”.
NOTE: Because of the two (2) support tubes, the
angle of the removable footboard can be adjusted
downward ONLY.
7. Reinstall the mounting screw, caplug washer, flat
washer and nut that secures the two (2) large
washers and support tube to the height adjust-
ment bracket and footboard bracket. Refer to
DETAIL “A”.
2. Grasp the front of the removable footboard and ro-
tate it DOWNWARD until the desired angle is
reached.
8. Reinstall the caplug caps.
3. While holding the removable footboard in place,
tighten the four (4) flat head screws and barrel nuts
securely.
9. Repeat STEPS 2-8 for the opposite footboard
bracket.
10. Reinstall the removable footboard plate. Refer to
REMOVING THE REMOVEABLE FOOTBOARD
ASSEMBLYFROMTHEWHEELCHAIR inthispro-
cedure of the manual.
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FRONT RIGGINGS
PROCEDURE 3
DETAIL “A”
REMOVING THE REMOVABLE
Height Adjustment
Bracket
Flat
Washer
Nut
FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY FROM
THE WHEELCHAIR (FIGURE 11)
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Rem oving The Rem ovable Footboard Plate
Caplug
Washer
1. Depress the push pins on the two (2) support tubes
on the removable footboard plate.
Two (2) Large 2. While performing STEP 1, grasp the removable
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footboard plate and pull it away from the two (2) sup-
port tubes on the removable footboard mounting
brackets.
Washers
Installing The Rem ovable Footboard Plate
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1. Align the two (2) support tubes on the removable
footboard plate with the two (2) support tubes on the
removable footboard mounting brackets.
Mounting
Screw
2. Push the two (2) support tubes on the removable
footboard plate onto the two (2) support tubes on
the removable footboard mounting brackets, un-
til the push pins release into the adjustment holes.
Caplug
Cap
WARNING
Footboard
Bracket
Ma ke sure the push pinsa re fully protruding through
the a djustment holes BEFORE using the wheelcha ir.
Otherwise, injury or da ma ge ca n occur.
Support Tube
DETAIL “B”
3. Make sure the push pins are completely released.
Pull Removable
Removable
Flat
Washer
Nut
Footboard Plate Away
Support Tube
Footboard Bracket
Footboard
Plate
Removable
Footboard
Mounting
Bracket
Push
Pin
Mounting
Positions
Adjustment
Hole
Height
Adjustment
Bracket
Threaded
Arm
Support
Tube
FIGURE 10 - ADJUSTING THE
REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD HEIGHT
NOTE: Bottom view of wheelchair/footboard shown
for clarity.
FIGURE 11 - REMOVING THE REMOVABLE
FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY FROM THE WHEELCHAIR
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PROCEDURE 3
FRONT RIGGINGS
INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE ONE ADJ USTING THE ONE PIECE
PIECE FOOTBOARD (FIGURE 12)
FOOTBOARD - HEIGHT, ANGLE,
AND DEPTH
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Installing the One Piece Footboard
Height (FIGURE 13)
1. Pull the detent pin out from the support assembly.
1. Remove the two (2) hub caps that cover the mount-
ing bolt of the footboard assembly.
2. While pulling detent pin, insert the legrest tube of the one
piece footboard assembly into the support assembly.
2. Remove the mounting bolt, locknut, two (2) caplug
washers, two (2) large washers, and two (2) spac-
ers that secure the footboard assembly to the
legrest tube.
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WARNING
Be fore ope ra ting the whe e lc ha ir, e nsure de -
te nt pin is e nga ge d, a nd a djustme nt le ve r is
se c ure ly tig hte ne d , othe rwise , injury a nd / or
da ma ge ma y re sult.
3. Raise or lower the footboard assembly to the de-
sired mounting position on the legrest tube.
3. Visually inspect and ensure that the detent pin is
engaged.
NOTE: Do NOT cover the warning label on the legrest
tube shown in FIGURE 13.
4. Ensure pull ring is resting on the hex head portion of
4. Secure the footboard assembly to the legrest tube
in the position determined in STEP 3 with the
mounting bolt, two (2) cap caplug washers, two
(2) large washers, two (2) spacers and locknut.
Securely tighten.
the detent pin assembly. Refer to DETAIL “A”.
5. Securely tighten the adjustment lever.
Rem oving the One Piece Footboard
5. Replace the two (2) hub caps.
1. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, the adjustment le-
ver from the support assembly.
Spacers (Not Shown are positioned
between the legrest tube and the
2. Pull the detent pin from the support assembly.
footboard assembly.)
3. While pulling the detent pin, remove the one piece
footboard assembly from the support assembly.
Warning Label
Mounting
Bolt
Hub Cap
Detent Pin
Assembly
DETAIL “A”
Seat
Frame
Large
Washer
Caplug
Washer
Hex Head
portion of
Pull Ring
Pull
Ring
Large
Washer
Locknut
Footboard
Hub Cap
Caplug Washer
Legrest
Tube
FIGURE 13 - ADJUSTING THE FOOTBOARD HEIGHT
Support
Assembly
Angle (FIGURES 14 AND 15)
1. Loosen, DO NOT remove, the four (4) flat head
screws and barrel nuts that secure the footboard
to the two (2) half clamps.
Adjustment
Lever
2. Rotate the two (2) half clamps on the pivot hinge
until the desired angle is achieved.
3. Securely tighten the four (4) flat head screws to
the footboard and half clamps.
FIGURE 12 - INSTALLING/ REMOVING THE ONE
PIECE FOOTBOARD
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FRONT RIGGINGS
PROCEDURE 3
SIDE VIEW OF 90O FOOTBOARD
REMOVING/ INSTALLING THE
CALF-PADS (FIGURE 16)
Flat Head Screws
(Loosen Here)
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NOTE: Instructions apply to removing the calf-pads.
To install the calf-pads, reverse the following steps.
1. Remove the one piece footboard from the chair. Re-
fer to INSTALLING/REMOVING THE ONE PIECE
FOOTBOARD in this procedure of the manual.
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2. Remove the two (2) phillips head screws and wash-
ers that secure the calf-pad to the calf-pad bracket.
Pivot Hinge
Barrel Nuts
Half Clamp
3. Repeat for other calf-pad if necessary.
FIGURE 14 - ADJUSTING THE FOOTBOARD ANGLE
Calf-Pad
Calf-Pad Bracket
Washer
Depth (FIGURE 15)
1. Remove the four (4) flat head screws and barrel
nuts that secure the footboard to the two (2) half
clamps.
Phillips Head
Screws
NOTE: The footboard depth may also be adjusted by
rotating the half clamp 180o.
FIGURE 16 - REMOVING/INSTALLING CALF-PADS
2. Position the footboard on the two (2) half clamps
at the desired mounting position.
ADJ USTING THE CALF-PADS
NOTE: Some calf-pad adjustments may require the
removal of the one piece footboard. Refer to REMOV-
ING THE ONE PIECE FOOTBOARD in this procedure
of the manual.
3. Install the four (4) flat head screws and barrel nuts
through the footboard and two (2) half clamps.
Securely Tighten.
Flat Head
Screws
Adjusting the Calf-Pad Height (FIGURE 17)
1. Remove the calf-pads. Refer to REMOVING/IN-
STALLING THE CALF-PADS in this procedure of
the manual.
Heel
Mounting
Holes
2. Remove the two (2) hub caps from the pivot bracket.
Footboard
3. Remove the mounting bolt, locknut, two (2) caplug
washers and two (2) large washers that secure the
pivot bracket to the legrest tube.
Half Clamp mounting
Barrel Nuts
positions
NOTE: DO NOT cover the warning label on the legrest
tube shown in FIGURE 17.
WARNING
4. Slide the calf assembly up or down to the desired
position on the legrest tube.
DO NO T u se th e se
m ounting hole p osi-
tio n s with th e h a lf
c la mp in this orie nta -
tion, othe rwise injury
a nd/ or da ma ge ma y
re sult.
5. Secure pivot bracket to the legrest tube with the
mounting bolt, (2) caplug washers and two (2) large
washers and locknut. Securely tighten.
6. Replace the two (2) hub caps over the caplug wash-
ers.
7. If necessary, replace the one piece footboard. Re-
fertoINSTALLINGTHEONEPIECEFOOTBOARD
in this procedure of the manual.
FIGURE 15 - ADJUSTING THE FOOTBOARD ANGLE/DEPTH
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PROCEDURE 3
FRONT RIGGINGS
CAUTION
DO NOT use outside mounting slots, othe rwise
da ma ge to the c a lf-pa ds ma y oc c ur.
Mounting
Bolt
Hub Cap
Warning
Label
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Large Washer
Locknut
Calf-Pad
Caplug
Washer
Large
Washer
Pivot Bracket
Phillips Head
Screws and
Washers
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Hub Cap
Caplug
Washer
Calf-Pad
Bracket
Footboard
NOTE: Calf-pads not shown for clarity.
FIGURE 18 - ADJUSTING THE CALF-PAD WIDTH
FIGURE 17 - ADJUSTING THE CALF-PAD HEIGHT
Adjusting the Calf Pad Angle (FIGURE 19)
Adjusting the Calf-Pad Width (FIGURE 18)
1. Loosen, DO NOT remove, the two (2) mounting
screws and locknuts that secure the calf-pad
bracket to the pivot bracket.
1. Loosen, DO NOT remove the two (2) phillips head
screws and washers that secure the calf-pad to the
calf-pad bracket.
2. Rotate the calf-pad to the desired angle.
2. Slide the calf-pad left or right until the desired width
is achieved.
3. Securely tighten the two (2) mounting screws and
locknuts that secure the calf-pad bracket to the calf
bracket.
CAUTION
Ca lf pa d width a djustme nt ma y be limite d by
othe r c ha ir c ompone nts. Ensure c a lf pa d will
c le a r full up a nd down tra ve l of front sta bilize r
a sse m b lie s. Othe rwise , d a m a g e to the c a lf
pa d ma y re sult.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite calf-pad if neces-
sary.
Calf-Pad
Bracket
3. Tighten the two (2) phillips head screws and wash-
ers that secure the calf-pads to the calf-pad bracket.
Calf-Pad
Mounting Screws
and Locknuts
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite side if necessary.
5. If necessary, replace the one piece footboard. Re-
fer to INSTALLING THE ONE PIECE FOOTBOARD
in this procedure of the manual.
Pivot Bracket
FIGURE 19 - ADJUSTING THE CALF-PAD ANGLE
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FRONT RIGGINGS
PROCEDURE 3
Adjusting the Calf-Pad Depth
5. Perform one (1) of the following:
NOTE: The calf-pad depth can be adjusted in one (1) or
both of the following manners:
A. If changing the mounting orientation of the pivot
bracket, performthefollowingsteps(FIGURE20):
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1. The pivot bracket can be mounted in a FOR-
WARDorREARWARDposition. Forfurthercalf-
pad depth adjustment, the pivot bracket can be
removed. See Note 2A.
l Remove the two (2) hub caps from the pivot
bracket.
l Remove the mounting bolt, two (2) caplug
washers, two (2) large washers and locknut
thatsecurethepivotbrackettothelegresttube.
2. The calf-pad bracket (which is mounted to the
pivot bracket) can be mounted in a FORWARD
or REARWARD position.
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l Repositionthepivotbracketonthelegresttube
in the FORWARD or REARWARD position.
A. If the pivot bracket is removed, the calf-pad
brackets are mounted directly to the legrest
tube, this will be referred to as the DIRECT
MOUNT METHOD in this instruction sheet.
l Secure the pivot bracket to the legrest tube in
thepositiondeterminedabovewiththemount-
ing bolt, two (2) caplug washer, two (2) large
washers and locknut. Securely Tighten.
1. Perform one (1) of the following:
l Reinstallthetwo(2)hubcapsontothemount-
A. If pivot bracket method is desired, proceed to AD-
JUSTING THE CALF-PAD DEPTH USING THE
PIVOTBRACKETinthisprocedureofthemanual.
ing bolt and locknut.
B. If NOT changing the mounting orientation of the
pivot bracket and only changing the calf pad
mounting brackets, proceed to STEP 6.
B. If direct mount method is desired, proceed to
ADJUSTING THE CALF-PAD DEPTH USING
THE DIRECT MOUNT METHOD in this proce-
dure of the manual.
6. Position calf-pad mounting bracket on pivot bracket
in the desired orientation (FIGURE 21).
7. Secure the calf-pad mounting bracket to the pivot
bracket with the EXISTING center mounting screw,
nylon spacer, small washer, and locknut in the ori-
entation determined in STEP 6. Securely Tighten
(FIGURE 21).
ADJ USTING THE CALF-PAD DEPTH USING
THE PIVOT BRACKET (FIGURES 20 AND 21).
1. Removethecalf-pads.RefertoREMOVING/INSTALL-
INGTHECALFPADSinthisprocedureofthemanual.
2. Remove the center mounting screw, nylon spacer,
small washer, and locknut that secure the calf-pad
mounting bracket to the pivot bracket (FIGURE 21).
8. Secure the calf-pad bracket to the pivot bracket
with the other mounting screw, small washer and
locknut in the orientation determined in STEP 6.
Securely tighten (FIGURE 21).
3. Remove the other mounting screw, small washer
and locknut that secure the calf-pad mounting
bracket to the pivot bracket (FIGURE 21).
9. Install the calf-pads. Refer to REMOVING/IN-
STALLING THE CALF-PADS in this procedure of
the manual.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for other calf-pad bracket.
Hub
Cap
Pivot
Bracket
Mounting
Bolt
Caplug
Washer
Legrest
Tube
Caplug
Washer
Large
Washers
Hub Cap
Locknut
FIGURE 20 - ADJUSTING THE CALF-PAD DEPTH
USING THE PIVOT BRACKET - CHANGING THE
MOUNTING ORIENTATION OF THE PIVOT BRACKET
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PROCEDURE 3
FRONT RIGGINGS
PIVOT BRACKET IN REARWARD MOUNT POSITION
CALF-PAD IN FORWARD MOUNT POSITION
CALF-PAD IN REARWARD MOUNT POSITION
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Locknut
Pivot
Bracket
Center
Mounting
Screw
Small
Washer
Mounting
Screw
Nylon
Spacer
Legrest
Tube
Calf-Pad
Bracket
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Bracket
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Pivot Bracket
Legrest
Tube
SIDE VIEW
CAUTION
DO NOT use this mount-
ing position, othe rwise
Calf-Pad
da ma ge to the legrest
a ssembly a nd orwheel-
cha ir will result.
Calf-Pad
Legrest
Tube
Legrest
Tube
PIVOT BRACKET IN FORWARD MOUNT POSITION
CALF-PAD IN FORWARD MOUNT POSITION
CALF-PAD IN REARWARD MOUNT POSITION
Mounting
Center
Mounting
Screw
Nylon
Screws
Spacer
Legrest Tube
Small
Washers
Pivot
Bracket
Calf-Pad
Bracket
SIDE VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Locknuts
NOTE: Mounting hard-
ware is in reverse orienta-
Calf-Pad
Calf-Pad
tion of forward mount.
Legrest
Legrest
Tube
Tube
FIGURE 21 - ADJUSTING THE CALF-PAD DEPTH - COMPONENT AND HARDWARE ORIENTATION
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FRONT RIGGINGS
PROCEDURE 3
ADJ USTING THE CALF-PAD DEPTH USING
THE DIRECT MOUNT METHOD (FIGURE 22).
1. Removethecalf-pads.RefertoREMOVING/INSTALL-
INGTHECALFPADSinthisprocedureofthemanual.
6. Remove the mounting bolt, two (2) caplug wash-
ers, two (2) large washers and locknut that se-
cure the pivot bracket to the legrest tube.
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NOTE: Save the pivot bracket and attaching mount-
2. Remove the center mounting screw, nylon spacer, ing hardware from STEPS 2-6 for future use. Securely
small washer, and locknut that secure the calf-pad tighten.
bracket to the pivot bracket.
7. Position the calf-pad brackets on the legrest tube
3. Remove the other mounting screw and locknut that
secure the calf-pad bracket to the pivot bracket.
in the desired orientation. Refer to FIGURE 22.
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8. Secure the calf-pad brackets to the legrest tube with
the two (2) 5/16-24 x 3-inch long mounting screws,
washers and locknuts in the orientation determined
in STEP 7.
4. Perform STEPS 1-3 for other calf-pad mounting
bracket.
5. Remove the two (2) hub caps from the pivot
bracket.
9. Install the calf-pads. Refer to REMOVING/INSTALL-
INGTHECALFPADSinthisprocedureofthemanual.
Mounting Screw
Calf-Pad Bracket
Center
Mounting
Nylon Spacer
Screw
Legrest
Tube
Hub Cap
Calf-Pad
Bracket
Pivot
Bracket
Mounting Bolt
Large Washer
Small
Washers
Caplug Washer
Locknut
Hub Cap
Locknuts
Caplug Washer
Large Washer
CALF PAD-BRACKETS IN REVERSE MOUNT POSITION
SIDE VIEW
CALF-PAD BRACKETS IN FORWARD MOUNT
POSITION
5/16-24 x 3-inch
Mounting Screws
Calf-Pad
Bracket
SIDE VIEW
Calf-Pad
Bracket
Calf-Pad
Calf-Pad
Washer
Legrest
Tube
Legrest
Tube
Locknuts
Washer
FIGURE 22 - ADJUSTING THE CALF-PAD DEPTH - DIRECT MOUNT METHOD
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PROCEDURE 3
FRONT RIGGINGS
Footrest Angle Adjustm ent Relative to the
Horizontal Position of the Front Shroud
FOOTREST ANGLE ADJ USTMENTS
(FIGURE 23)
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NOTE: The footrest is factory set to be centered be-
tween the stabilizer assemblies. During shipping and
daily use the footrest can become shifted to one side
or the other. This procedure is to center the footrest
so it does not interfere with stabilizer assemblies
Footrest Angle Adjustm ent Relative to the
Vertical Position of the Front Shroud
NOTE: The angle of the footrest relative to the vertical
position of the front shroud can be increased or de-
creased by adjusting both cams located at the top of the
footrest support.
1. Loosen the mounting screw and locknut that se-
cure the cams to the upper support bracket. Re-
fer to DETAIL “B”.
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1. Loosen the mounting screw and locknut that se-
cure the cams to the upper mounting bracket. Re-
fer to DETAIL “B”.
2. While holding either cam in position, turn the other
cam in one direction. This will rotate the footrest.
If the footrest is not rotating towards the center,
turn the cam in the opposite direction. Refer to
DETAIL “E”.
NOTE: Both cams MUST be rotated to the same po-
sition to keep the footrest square to the base.
2. Rotate both cams either direction until footrest is
3. Securely tighten the mounting screw and locknut
that secure the cams to the upper support bracket.
Refer to DETAIL “B”.
at desired angle. Refer to DETAIL “C” and “D”
3. Securely tighten mounting screw and locknut.
DETAIL “B”
DETAIL “D” - SIDE VIEW OF FOOTREST
NOTE: Angle is
increased or
decreased
Mounting
Screw
Cams
depending
on direction of
cam rotation
Upper
Mounting
Bracket
Direction of
Footrest
Rotation
Locknut
Vertical Position
of Front Shroud
DETAIL “C”
DETAIL “E” - TOP VIEW OF FOOTREST
Right Cam
Horizontal
Cam
Left Cam
Footrest
Position
of Front Shroud
Direction of
Footrest
Rotation
FIGURE 23 - FOOTREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENTS
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ARMS
PROCEDURE 4
3. Lock flip back armrest by pressing flip back armrest
release lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) position.
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Installing/Removing Flip Back Armrests
Adjusting Flip Back Armrests
4. Lift up on flip back armrest to make sure the armrest
is locked in place.
Adjusting Captain's Seat Armrests
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite flip back armrest.
WARNING
Rem oving
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Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-
FORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re is
tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da ma ge
ma y re sult.
1. Unlock flip back armrest by pulling flip back armrest
release lever into the UP (HORIZONTAL) position.
2. Remove the quick release pin that secures the flip
back armrest to the wheelchair frame.
3. Pull up on the flip back armrest and remove the arm-
rest from the arm sockets.
INSTALLING/ REMOVING FLIP BACK
ARMRESTS (FIGURE 1)
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for the opposite flip back arm-
rest, if necessary.
WARNING
Ma ke sure the flip ba c k a rmre st re le a se a nd
he ight a djustme nt le ve rs a re in the loc ke d posi-
tion be fore using the whe e lc ha ir.
ADJ USTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS
(FIGURE 2)
Positioning Flip Back Arm rests for User
Transfer
NOTE: Flip back armrest release lever must be in un-
locked position when placing armrest into the arm sock-
ets.
1. Unlock the flip back armrest by pulling the armrest
release lever into the UP (HORIZONTAL) position.
Installing
2. Pull up on the flip back armrest and remove the arm-
rest from the front arm socket.
1. Slide the flip back armrest into the arm sockets on the
wheelchair frame.
3. Continue to pull up on the flip back armrest until the
armrest is out of the way.
2. Installthequickreleasepinthroughthereararmsocket
and flip back armrest.
4. Repeat STEPS 1-3 for opposite flip back armrest, if
necessary.
Flip Back
Armrest
Flip Back
Armrest
Release
Lever
LOCKED (DOWN -
VERTICAL)
Flip Back
Armrest
Release Lever
LOCKED (DOWN -
VERTICAL)
Height
Adjustment
Lever
Rear
Arm
Socket
UNLOCKED (UP-
HORIZONTAL)
UNLOCKED (UP-
HORIZONTAL)
Seat
Frame
Flip Back
Armrest
Quick
Release Pin
Front Arm
Socket
Front Arm
Socket
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING FLIP BACK
ARMRESTS
FIGURE 2 - ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS
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PROCEDURE 4
ARMS
Positioning Flip Back Arm rests for Use
Armrest
Socket Screw
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 up on flip back armrest to make sure the armrest
is locked in place.
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5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite flip back armrest, if
necessary.
Jam Nut
Count Exposed Threads
Adjusting
FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT ARMRESTS -
ANGLE
1. Unlock top of flip back armrest by pulling height ad-
justment lever into the UP (HORIZONTAL) position.
2. Adjust top of the flip back armrest to the desired
height.
Height (FIGURE 4)
3. Lock top of flip back armrest by pushing height ad-
justment lever into the DOWN (VERTICAL) position.
1. Remove the socket screw that secures the armrest
to the seat frame assembly.
4. Lift up on flip back armrest to make sure the armrest
is locked in place.
2. Adjust the armrest to one (1) of four (4) positions.
5. Repeat STEPS 1-4 for opposite flip back armrest, if 3. Reinstall the socket screw that secures the armrest
necessary.
to the seat frame assembly and tighten securely.
ADJ USTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT
ARMRESTS
Armrest
Height
Adjustment
Holes
Angle (FIGURE 3)
1. Lift-up the armrest.
2. Loosen the jam nut.
Seat Frame
Assembly
3. Adjust the socket screw up or down to the desired
arm angle position.
Socket Screw
4. Tighten the jam nut.
FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT ARMRESTS -
HEIGHT
5. To determine the same angle for the opposite arm-
rest, count the exposed threads after the jam nut
has been tightened.
6. Repeat STEPS 1-5 for opposite armrest, if neces-
sary.
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CAPTAIN'S SEAT/POSITIONING STRAP
PROCEDURE 5
REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING
STRAP
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Adjusting Captain's Seat
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Replacing Seat Positioning Strap
Adjustable Seat Back Angle Model (FIGURE 2)
1. Remove the seat cushion from the seat pan.
ADJ USTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT
(FIGURE 1)
2. Move the flip back armrests out of the way. Refer to
ADJUSTING FLIP BACK ARMRESTS in PROCE-
DURE 4 of this manual.
Low Back Captain's Seats
3. Remove the two (2) mounting screws, quick release
pin tabs, spacers, and locknuts that secure the seat
pan and seat positioning straps to the seat frame.
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1. Lift up on the release handle and move the back to
the desired position.
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4. Remove the two (2) halves of the seat positioning
strap from the rear seat frame.
High Back Captain's Seats
ANGLE.
NOTE: Quick release pin tabs are positioned underneath
the seat positioning strap.
WARNING
HIGH BACK CAPTAIN'S SEATS ONLY - NEVER oper-
ate the wheelchairwhile in any recline position over
114o RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If the limit switch
does not stop the wheelcha ir from opera ting in a
recline position grea ter tha n 114o RELATIVE TO THE
SEAT FRAME, do not opera te the wheelcha ir. Ha ve
the wheelcha ir serviced by a qua lified technicia n.
5. Reposition the two (2) NEW seat positioning strap
halves underneath seat rails.
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6. Reinstall the two (2) mounting screws, quick release
pin tabs, spacers, and locknuts that secure the seat
pan and seat positioning straps to the seat frame
and torque to 75-inch pounds.
1. Lift up on the release handle and move the back to
the desired position.
7. Reinstall the seat cushion onto the seat pan.
2. ChecktheangleofthebackRELATIVETOTHESEAT
FRAME.
Mounting
Screw
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3. If necessary, have the limit switch adjusted. Contact
an authorized Invacare dealer or qualified technician.
Seat
Pan
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Seat
Positioning
Rear of
Seat Frame
Strap
LUMBAR.
1. Rotate the knob on the side of the high back Captain's
Seat COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the desired sup-
port is obtained.
NOTE: The knob only rotates COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
Front of
Seat Frame
Quick
Release
Pin Tab
Knob -
High
Back
Spacer
Locknut
Seat Rail
Captain's
Seats
Only
FIGURE 2 - REPLACING SEAT POSITIONING STRAP
Release
Handle
FIGURE 1 - ADJUSTING CAPTAIN'S SEAT
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PROCEDURE 6
REPOSITIONING MKIV J OYSTICK
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Preparing MKIV Joystick for Use
Repositioning MKIV Joystick
Adjustable Seat Back Angle/ Recliner Seat
Models (FIGURE 2)
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1. Turn the lever on the adjustment lock to release the
Repositioning Battery Charger Connector
Fuse Replacement
adjustment lock from joystick mounting tube (tube).
2. Remove the joystick from the wheelchair.
WARNING
3. Remove the three (3) hex screws that secure joystick
mounting bracket (bracket), the threaded hole half
clamp and the opened hole half clamp to the arm tube.
AfterANYadjustments, repairorservice and BEFORE
use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
4. Reposition the threaded hole half clamp and opened
hole half clamp on the opposite arm tube. Make sure
threaded hole half clamp is on the inside of arm tube.
PREPARING MKIV J OYSTICK FOR
USE (FIGURE 1)
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5. While holding the two (2) half clamps, install the front
hexscrewintothetwo(2)halfclamps. Securelytighten.
NOTE: The MKIV joystick is factory installed on the right side
of the wheelchair. To reposition the MKIV joystick onto the left
side of the wheelchair, perform one (1) of the following: AD-
JUSTABLESEATBACKANGLE/RECLINERSEAT-RE-
POSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK in this procedure of the
manual or CAPTAIN'S SEAT MODEL WHEELCHAIRS -
have the joystick repositioned by a qualified technician.
6. Lineupmountingholesofthejoystickmountingbracket
with the mounting holes in the two (2) half clamps.
7. Secure the joystick mounting bracket to the two (2) half
clamps with the remaining two (2) hex screws.
8. Slide tube through the bracket to the desired position.
1. Turn the lever on the adjustment lock to release the
adjustment lock from joystick mounting tube.
9. Slide adjustment lock over end of tube and secure ad-
justment lock to tube by turning lever on adjustment lock.
NOTE: If adjustment lock does not fit over tube, rotate 180o.
2. Slide joystick mounting tube to the desired position.
3. Turn the lever on the adjustment lock to secure the
adjustment lock to the joystick mounting tube.
Threaded Hole Half Clamp
MKIV Joystick
Arm Tube
Joystick
Joystick Mounting Tube
Adjustment
Joystick
Lock
Hex Screws
Joystick Mounting Bracket
Adjustment Lock
MountingTube
FIGURE 1 - PREPARING MKIV JOYSTICK FOR USE
Opened Hole Half Clamp
FIGURE 2 - REPOSITIONING MKIV JOYSTICK -
ADJUSTABLE SEAT BACK ANGLE/RECLINER SEAT
MODELS
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ELECTRONICS
PROCEDURE 6
REPOSITIONING BATTERY
FUSE REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 4)
CHARGER CONNECTOR (FIGURE 3)
NOTE: This procedure applies to wheelchairs equipped
with the Mark IV controller ONLY.
NOTE: This procedure applies to wheelchairs equipped
with the Mark IV controller ONLY.
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1. Remove the front shroud. Refer to REMOVING/IN-
STALLING THE SHROUDS in PROCEDURE 9 of
this manual.
1. Remove the hex bolt from the T-nut that secures the
battery charger connector bracket to the wheelchair.
2. Remove the front battery. Refer to REMOVING/IN-
STALLING THE BATTERIES in PROCEDURE 11
of this manual.
2. Remove the battery charger connector bracket/
battery charger connector.
3. Slide the T-nut out from the channel on the base
frame of the wheelchair.
3. Grasp and pull the existing fuse to remove it from
fuse holder.
4. Reposition the T-nut in the channel on the oppo-
site side of the wheelchair.
4. Install new fuse.
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5. Reassemble wheelchair by reversing STEPS 1-2.
5. Install the hex bolt through the battery charger con-
nector bracket AND into the T-nut. Securely tighten.
Hex Bolt
Battery Charger Connector
Battery Charger
Connector Bracket
Fuse
T-Nut
Channel
Base Frame
NOTE: Base frame shown is for reference ONLY. It is
NOT a true representation of the Pronto base frame.
Fuse
Holder
FIGURE 3 - REPOSITIONING BATTERY CHARGER
CONNECTOR
FIGURE 4 - FUSE REPLACEMENT
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PROCEDURE 7
RETAINING STRAP
9. Feed the NEW battery box retaining strap through
the slot on the INSIDE of the battery box tray.
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Replacing Battery Box Retaining Strap
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NOTE: The NEW battery box retaining strap should
pass UNDER the battery box tray.
WARNING
AfterANYadjustments, repairorservice and BEFORE
use, make sure all attaching hardware is tightened
securely - otherwise injury or damage may result.
10. Feed the NEW battery box retaining strap through
the slot on the OUTSIDE of the battery box tray.
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WARNING
REPLACING BATTERY BOX
RETAINING STRAP (FIGURE 1)
The reta ining stra p MUST be fed through the ma le
end of the ba ttery box reta ining stra p clip a s shown
in DETAIL "A" of FIGURE 1. Otherwise, ba tteries will
not be secured in pla ce properly resulting in injury
to the user a nd/or da ma ge to the wheelcha ir.
1. If necessary, remove the front and rear shrouds. Re-
fer to REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS in PRO-
CEDURE 9 of this manual.
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11. Feed the NEW battery box retaining strap through
the male end of the retaining strap clip (DETAIL "A").
2. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Re-
fer to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
in PROCEDURE 11 of this manual.
NOTE: Strap should have 3/4-inch length minimum
beyond buckle.
3. Feed the EXISTING battery box retaining strap
through the male end of the retaining strap clip
(DETAIL "A").
12. Install the battery boxes onto the wheelchair. Refer to
INSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERYBOXESinPRO-
CEDURE 11 of this manual.
4. FeedtheEXISTINGbatteryboxretainingstrapthrough
the slot on the OUTSIDE of the battery box tray.
WARNING
The Ba ttery Box Reta ining Stra p MUST be fa stened
securely a nd a djusted properly to hold ba ttery
boxes in pla ce before using the wheelcha ir. Oth-
e rwise , injury to the use r a nd/or da ma ge to the
whe e lc ha ir ma y oc c ur.
5. FeedtheEXISTINGbatteryboxretainingstrapthrough
the slot on the INSIDE of the battery box tray.
6. Feed the EXISTING battery box retaining strap
through the slot at the TOP of the bracket on the
battery box tray.
13. If necessary, install the front and rear shrouds. Refer
toREMOVING/INSTALLINGSHROUDSinPROCE-
DURE 9 of this manual.
7. Remove the EXISTING battery box retaining strap.
8. Feed the NEW battery box retaining strap through the
slot at the TOP of the bracket on the battery box tray.
DETAIL "A"
Top Slot (STEP 6, STEP 8)
Male End of
Retaining Strap
Clip (STEP 3,
STEP 11)
Bracket
Inside Slot
(STEP 5,
STEP 9)
3/4-inch Minimum
Outside Slot (STEP 4, STEP 10)
Battery
Box Tray
Retaining Strap Passes Under Battery Tray
NOTE: Tray shown by itself for clarity. There is no need to remove the tray from the wheelchair if the retaining
strap is being replaced.
FIGURE 1 - REPLACING BATTERY BOX RETAINING STRAP
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WHEELS
PROCEDURE 8
B. DISENGAGING (FIGURE 2) -
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Engaging/Disengaging Motors with Clutches
Engaging/Disengaging Motors with Motor Locks
Adjusting Forks
1. Pull the clutch handle towards the rear of
the wheelchair.
2. Pull the clutch handle OUT.
DISENGAGING:
Adjusting The Stabalizer
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BEGINNING POSITION
Outside of Wheelchair
ENDING POSITION
WARNING
Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-
FORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re is
tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da ma ge
ma y re sult.
S
CAUTION
As with a ny ve hic le , the whe e ls a nd tire s should
be c he c ke d pe riodic a lly for c ra c ks a nd we a r
a nd should be re pla c e d.
ENGAGING/ DISENGAGING MOTORS
WITH CLUTCHES (FIGURES 1 AND 2)
Front of Wheelchair
FIGURE 2 - DISENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES
WARNING
DO NOT e nga ge or dise nga ge the c lutc he s until
the powe r is in the OFF position.
ENGAGING/ DISENGAGING MOTORS
WITH MOTOR LOCKS (FIGURE 3)
CAUTION
Ensure both c lutc he s a re fully e nga ge d BEFORE
driving the whe e lc ha ir.
WARNING
DO NOT e nga ge or dise nga ge the motor loc ks
until the powe r is in the OFF position.
1. Locate the clutch handles on motors.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. ENGAGING (FIGURE 1) -
CAUTION
1. Push the clutch handle IN.
Ensure both motor loc ks a re fully e nga ge d BE-
FORE driving the whe e lc ha ir.
2. Push the clutch handle towards the front of
the wheelchair.
Themotorlockdisengagement/engagementallowsfree-
wheeling or joystick controlled operation. Freewheeling
allows an attendant to maneuver the wheelchair without
power. To disengage/engage the motor locks:
ENGAGING:
BEGINNING POSITION
ENDING POSITION
Outside of Wheelchair
1. Locate the motor lock levers on the motors.
2. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. DISENGAGE - Push the motor lock lever until
they are pointing towards the outside of the
wheelchair (free wheel position).
B. ENGAGE - Pull the motor lock handles until they
are pointing up (drive position).
Front of Wheelchair
FIGURE 1 - ENGAGING MOTORS WITH CLUTCHES
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PROCEDURE 8
WHEELS
ADJ USTING THE STABILIZER
(FIGURE 5)
Towards
Outside of
Wheelchair
1. With the batteries and the user in the wheelchair, grasp
the swing arm and pull up. Clearance between the sta-
bilizer wheel and the surface should be 1/8-inch or
greater. If the clearance is less than 1/8-inch contact
Invacare Dealer for service. See DETAIL "A".
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Additional Adjustm ents for User Preference
(DETAIL "B")
Motor Locks ENGAGED
(Drive Position)
1. Rotating the locknut that is located on top of the lower
spring provides one (1) of the following:
S
Motor Locks DISENGAGED
(Free Wheel Position)
A. Rotating the locknut CLOCKWISE - provides
FIGURE 3 - ENGAGING/DISENGAGING MOTORS
WITH MOTOR LOCKS
more resistance of the stabilizer when stopping.
B. Rotating the locknut COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
- provides less resistance of the stabilizer when
stopping.
ADJ USTING FORKS (FIGURE 4)
DETAIL "A"
1. Remove the dust cover from the caster headtube.
2. To properly tighten caster journal system and guard
against flutter, perform the following check:
A. Tip back the wheelchair to floor.
B. Pivot both forks and casters to top of their arc
simultaneously.
Clearance should be 1/
8-inch or greater
C. Let casters drop to bottom of arc (wheels should
swing once to one-side, then immediately rest in
a straight downward position).
D. Adjust locknuts according to freedom of caster
swing.
Stabilizer
Wheel
Ground/Floor
3. Test wheelchair for maneuverability.
4. Readjust locknuts if necessary, and repeat STEPS
1-3 until correct.
DETAIL "B"
Stabilizer
5. Snap dust cover into the caster headtube.
Dust Cover
Locknut
Locknut
Nylon Washer
Lower
Spring
Caster
Headtube
FIGURE 5 - ADJUSTING THE STABILIZER
Fork
Caster
FIGURE 4 - ADJUSTING FORKS
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SHROUDS
PROCEDURE 9
Rem oving Rear Shroud and Rear Storage
Com partm ent
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Removing/Installing Shrouds
NOTE: The rear storage compartment is available on
wheelchairs NOT equipped with weight shift basic tilt only.
WARNING
Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-
FORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re is
tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da ma ge
ma y re sult.
1. Lift up on rear shroud and remove from wheelchair.
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2. Turn the two (2) 1/4-turn bolts that secure the rear
storagecompartmenttothewheelchairframeCOUN-
TERCLOCKWISE.
3. Remove rear storage compartment from wheelchair.
REMOVING/ INSTALLING SHROUDS
(FIGURE 1)
Installing Rear Shroud and Rear Storage
Com partm ent
Rem oving Front Shroud
1. Turn the two (2) 1/4-turn bolts that secure front shroud
to the two (2) side shrouds COUNTERCLOCKWISE.
1. Position the two (2) 1/4-turn bolts with the two (2)
mounting holes in the wheelchair frame.
2. Remove the front shroud from the wheelchair.
2. Install rear storage compartment onto chair frame.
3. Turn two (2) 1/4-turn bolts that secure the rear stor-
age compartment to the wheelchair frame CLOCK-
WISE.
Installing Front Shroud
1. Position the two (2) 1/4-turn bolts with the two (2)
mounting holes in the side shrouds.
4. Position rear shroud on the two (2) side shrouds and
slide towards the front of the wheelchair until it stops.
2. Install the front shroud onto the two (2) side shrouds.
5. Press down on the rear shroud until the two (2) clips
secure the rear shroud to the two (2) side shrouds.
3. Turn the two (2) 1/4-turn bolts that secure the front
shroud to the two (2) side shrouds CLOCKWISE.
Rear Shroud
Wheelchair
Frame
Rear Storage
Compartment
1/4-Turn Bolts
Front Shroud
NOTE: Side shrouds are exploded away for clarity.
There is no need to remove side shrouds.
FIGURE 1 - REMOVING/INSTALLING SHROUDS
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PROCEDURE 10
RECLINER
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Recliner Operation
Replacing Back or Headrest Upholstery
Adjusting Back or Headrest Upholstery
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Handle
RECLINER OPERATION (FIGURE 1)
WARNING
ALWAYS ma ke sure tha t the wheelcha ir is sta ble
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BEFORE using the recliner option.
NEVER opera te the wheelcha ir while in a ny recline
position over 105o RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME. If
the limit switch does not stop the wheelcha ir from
opera ting in a recline position grea ter tha n 105o
RELATIVE TO THE SEAT FRAME, do not opera te the
wheelcha ir. Ha ve the limit switch a djusted by a
qua lified technicia n.
FIGURE 1 - RECLINER OPERATION
REPLACING BACK OR HEADREST
UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 2)
Both ga s cylinders MUST be opera tiona l a nd a d-
justed properly BEFORE using the recliner. DO NOT
opera te the recliner option if only one (1) of the
ga s cylinders is opera tiona l or a djusted properly.
Replacing Back Upholstery
1. Remove the ten (10) or twelve (12) mounting screws
(depending on back height) that secure the back
upholstery to the back canes.
TO HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS/ASSISTANTS:
2. Remove existing back upholstery from back canes.
3. Install the new back upholstery onto the back canes.
Ma ke sure the occupa nt of the wheelcha ir is prop-
erly positioned.
When returning the occupa nt of the wheelcha ir
to the full upright position, more body strength will
be required for a pproxima tely the la st twenty (20)
degrees of incline (reverse recline). Ma ke sure to
use properbody mechanics(use yourlegs)orseek
a ssista nce if necessa ry to a void injury.
4. Install the ten (10) or twelve (12) mounting screws
(depending on back height) that secure the back
upholstery to the recliner back canes.
5. Adjust the back upholstery to the desired tautness.
Refer to ADJUSTING BACK OR HEADREST UP-
HOLSTERY in this procedure of the manual.
1. Make sure the wheelchair is on a level surface.
NOTE: Changing the back upholstery height must be per-
formed by a qualified technician.
2. Inform the occupant of the wheelchair that the wheel-
chair is about to be reclined.
3. Standbehindthewheelchairandgraspbothbackcanes
firmly.
Replacing Headrest Upholstery
1. Remove the six (6) mounting screws that secure the
headrest upholstery to the headrest extensions.
4. Pull up on the handles of the recliner cable assemblies
to release the gas cylinders.
2. Remove the existing headrest upholstery from the
headrest extensions.
5. SLOWLY, push down on the back canes while squeez-
ing the handles of the recliner cable assemblies in a
continuous motion.
3. Install the new headrest upholstery onto the head-
rest extensions.
6. When the back reaches the desired angle, SLOWLY
let go of the handles of the recliner cable assemblies.
4. Install the six (6) mounting screws that secure the
headrest upholstery to the headrest extensions.
7. To return the back to the full upright position, reverse
the above steps keeping in mind proper body me-
chanics.
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RECLINER
PROCEDURE 10
5. Adjust the headrest upholstery to the desired taut-
ness. Refer to ADJUSTING BACK OR HEADREST
UPHOLSTERY in this procedure of the manual.
ADJ USTING BACK OR HEADREST
UPHOLSTERY (FIGURE 3)
1. Rotate the spreader bar either:
Headrest Upholstery
A. COUNTERCLOCKWISE (away from back up-
holstery) to LOOSEN back/headrest upholstery
OR
B. CLOCKWISE (towards back upholstery) to
TIGHTEN back/headrest upholstery
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Headrest
Extension
Mounting
Screws
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Headrest Upholstery
Spreader Bar
Back
Cane
Back
Upholstery
Back Upholstery
FIGURE 2 - REPLACING BACK OR
HEADREST UPHOLSTERY
FIGURE 3 - ADJUSTING BACK OR HEADREST
UPHOLSTERY
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PROCEDURE 11
BATTERIES
NOTE: If there is battery acid in the bottom or on the
sides of the battery box(es) or battery(ies), apply bak-
ing soda to these areas to neutralize the battery acid.
Before reinstalling the NEW or existing battery(ies),
clean the baking soda from the battery box(es) or
battery(ies).
This Procedure Includes the Following:
Installing/Removing Batteries into/From Battery
Boxes
Connecting Battery Cables
When to Charge Batteries
Charging Batteries
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NOTE: When securing battery lifting strap to battery, ob-
serve polarity markings located on the ends of the battery
lifting strap, (+) side to POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/
post and (-) side to NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
Replacing Batteries
Installing/Removing Battery Boxes
1. If necessary, remove the battery boxes from the
wheelchair. RefertoINSTALLING/REMOVINGBAT-
TERY BOXES in this procedure of the manual.
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WARNING
Ma ke sure powe r to the whe e lc ha ir is OFF be -
fore pe rforming this proc e dure .
2. Secure the battery lifting strap to battery terminal(s)/
post(s) (FIGURE 1).
The use of rubber gloves a nd sa fety gla sses is rec-
omme nde d whe n working with ba tte rie s.
CAUTION
Inva c a re strongly re c omme nds tha t ba tte ry in-
sta lla tion a nd ba tte ry re pla c e me nt a lwa ys be
d o ne b y a q ua lifie d te c hnic ia n.
Some ba ttery ma nufa cturersmold a ca rrying stra p
a nd/or hold down fla nges directly into the ba t-
tery c a se . Ba tte rie s whic h inte rfe re with the ba t-
te ry box c a nnot be use d for the se a pplic a tions.
Attempting to “wedge” a ba ttery into a ba ttery
box ma y da ma ge the box a nd/or the ba ttery.
Afte r ANY a djustme nts, re pa ir or se rvic e a nd BE-
FORE use , ma ke sure a ll a tta c hing ha rdwa re is
tighte ne d se c ure ly - othe rwise injury or da ma ge
ma y re sult.
3. Place batteries into battery box bottom.
Battery Lifting Strap
Molded Carrying Strap
Or Hold Down Flanges
INSTALLING/ REMOVING
BATTERIES INTO/ FROM BATTERY
BOXES (FIGURE 1)
NOTE:Toremovethebattery(ies)fromthebatterybox(es),
reverse the following procedure.
NOTE: Have the following tools available:
TOOL
QTY
COMMENTS
Battery
Battery Lifting Strap
1
1
1
1
1
See Note
1/2-inch (6 pt) Box Wrench
7/16-inch (6pt) Box Wrench
3/8-inch (6pt) Box Wrench
Diagonal Cutters
Not Supplied
Not Supplied
Not Supplied
Not Supplied
Group 22 NF ONLY
Battery Terminal(s)/Post(s)
*NOTE: The Battery Lifting strap supplied is for Group
22 NF Batteries ONLY. Refer to the battery manufac-
turer for the proper lifting strap and/or battery tools for
U1 battery removal/installation.
U1 Battery Box
Bottom
WARNING
Group 22 NF
Battery Box
Bottom
ALWAYS use a ba tte ry lifting stra p whe n lifting a
ba tte ry. It is the most c onve nie nt me thod a nd
a ssure s tha t the ba tte ry a c id will not spill. It a lso
he lps to prolong the life of the ba tte ry.
FIGURE 1 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/
FROM BATTERY BOXES
DO NOT tip the ba tte rie s. Ke e p the ba tte rie s in
a n upright position.
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BATTERIES
PROCEDURE 11
CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES
CAUTION
Whe n c onne c ting the ba tte ry c a ble s to the
ba tte ry(ie s), the ba tte ry c a ble (s) MUST be c on-
ne c te d to the b a tte ry te rm ina l(s)/ p ost(s) a s
shown in DETAIL “A” or DETAIL “B” of FIGURE 3
(de pe nding on ba tte ry type ), othe rwise da m-
a ge to the ba tte ry c a ble ma y re sult whe n in-
sta lling ba tte ry te rmina l c a ps.
WARNING
NEVER a llow a ny of your tools a nd/or ba tte ry
cable(s)to contactBOTHbattery terminal(s)/post(s)
a t the sa me time. An electrica l short ma y occur
a nd serious persona l injury or da ma ge ma y occur.
B
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The use of rubber gloves a nd sa fety gla sses is rec-
omme nde d whe n working with ba tte rie s.
2. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/
post(s) as follows (DETAIL “A” or DETAIL “B” of
FIGURE 3, depending on battery type):
Dual U1 or Dual Group 22 NF Battery Boxes
Perform one (1) of the following methods for connect-
ing the battery cable(s):
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A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable to NEGA-
TIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
A. FOR DUAL U1 BATTERIES - Use direct mount
B. POSITIVE (+) RED battery cable to POSITIVE
(+) battery terminal/post.
method. Refer to FIGURES 2 AND 3.
B. FOR DUAL GROUP 22 NF BATTERIES THAT
HAVE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE BATTERY
TERMINAL(S)/POST(S) - Use direct mount
method. Refer to FIGURES 2 AND 3.
3. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the
battery terminal(s)/post(s), BLACK to NEGATIVE
(-) and RED to POSITIVE (+), with the provided 1/
4-20 x 7/8-inch hex flange screw and hex flange
locknut. Securely tighten. (DETAIL “A” or DETAIL
“B” of FIGURE 3, depending on battery type).
C. FOR DUAL GROUP 22 NF BATTERIES THAT
DO NOT HAVE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE
BATTERYTERMINAL(S)/POST(S)-Usebattery
clamp method. Refer to FIGURES 4, 5 AND 6.
4. Verifyallbatterycable(s)/ringterminal(s) arecorrectly
installed and securely tightened.
DIRECT MOUNT METHOD (FIGURE 2 AND 3).
1. Install battery terminal cap(s) onto battery cable(s) as
follows (FIGURE 2):
5. Slide terminal cap(s) down battery cable(s) and onto
battery clamps (FIGURE 3).
6. Secure each terminal cap in place with a tie-wrap
(Use tie-wraps 11-1/2-inches long) (FIGURE 3).
DUAL U1 BATTERIES:
A. ORANGE battery terminal cap onto RED battery
cable.
NOTE: It will benecessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to
install the battery box top(s).
B. GRAY battery terminal cap onto BLACK battery
cable.
7. Install the battery box top(s).
8. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer
to INSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERYBOX(ES) in
this procedure of the manual.
DUAL GROUP 22 NF BATTERIES:
A. REDbatteryterminalcaponto REDbatterycable.
B. BLACK battery terminal cap onto BLACK bat-
tery cable.
NOTE:NewBattery(ies)MUSTbefullychargedBEFORE
using, otherwisethelifeofthebattery(ies)willbereduced.
9. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to
CHARGING BATTERIES in this procedure of the
manual.
INSTALLING BATTERY TERMINAL CAPS
Battery Cable
Battery Terminal
Cap
NOTE:Onlyone(1)batterycableandterminalcapshown
for clarity. Both caps install in the same manner.
FIGURE 2 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES -
DIRECT MOUNT METHOD
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BATTERIES
DETAIL “A”
DUAL U1 BATTERIES
DETAIL “B”
DUAL GROUP 22 NF BATTERIES
POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal/Post
1/4-20 x 7/8-Inch
Hex Flange Screw
Negative (-)
Battery Terminal/
Post
1/4-20 x 7/8-Inch
Hex Flange Screw
B
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POSITIVE (+) Red
Battery Cable
1/4-20
Hex
Flange
Locknut
1/4-20
Hex
Flange
Locknut
U
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Group 22NF
Battery
NEGATIVE (-)
Black Battery
Cable
Positive (+) Battery
Terminal/Post
NEGATIVE (-) Battery
Terminal/Post
CONNECT BATTERY
CABLE TO BATTERY
TERMINAL AS SHOWN.
CONNECT
BATTERY
CABLE(S) RING
TERMINAL(S) TO
THIS SIDE OF
BATTERY
TERMINAL(S)/
POST(S)
DUAL U1 BATTERIES
DUAL GROUP 22 NF BATTERIES
Gray
Battery
Terminal
Cap
POSITIVE
RED
Battery
Terminal
Cap
NEGATIVE
(-) Battery
Terminal/
Post
NEGATIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal/
Post
POSITIVE
(+) Battery
Terminal/
Post
(-) Battery
Terminal/
Post
Tie-
Wrap
Tie-
Wrap
Tie-
Wrap
Tie-
Wrap
U-1
Battery
Orange Battery
Terminal Cap
BLACK BatteryTerminal
Cap
Group 22 NF
Battery
FIGURE 3 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES - DIRECT MOUNT METHOD
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BATTERIES
PROCEDURE 11
BATTERY CLAMP METHOD (FIGURES 4, 5
AND 6).
2. Install battery clamp covers onto battery cables as
follows (FIGURE 5):
CAUTION
A. REDbatteryclampcoverontoREDbatterycable.
The ba tte ry c la mp of the POSITIVE (+) ba tte ry
te rmina l/ post MUST be mounte d in the posi-
tion shown in FIGURE 4, othe rwise the ba tte ry
box top c a nnot be insta lle d prope rly.
B. BLACK battery clamp cover onto BLACK bat-
tery cable.
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NOTE:Onlyone(1)batterycableandbatteryclampcover
are shown for clarity. Both battery clamp covers install in
the same manner.
1. Perform one (1) of the following:
A. If the battery clamp of the POSITIVE (+) battery
terminal/post is NOT mounted in the orientation
shown in FIGURE 4, perform the following:
INSTALLING BATTERY CLAMP COVERS
Battery Clamp
Battery Cable
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Cover
G Loosen the hex nut that secures the battery
clamp to the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/
post.
CAUTION
FIGURE 5 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES -
BATTERY CLAMP METHOD
Whe n tig hte ning the c la m p s, a lwa ys
use a box wre nc h. Plie rs will “round off”
the nuts. NEVER wig g le the b a tte ry
te rmina l(s)/ post(s) whe n tighte ning. The
ba tte ry ma y be c ome da ma ge d.
CAUTION
When connecting the batterycable/ring terminal(s)
to the ba ttery(ies) cla mp(s), the ba ttery ca ble(s)
MUST be connected in the position shown in DETAIL
“A”, otherwise da ma ge ma y occur to the ba ttery
ca ble a nd/or ba ttery cla mp covers.
G Remove the battery clamp from the POSI-
TIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
G Reposition the battery clamp on the POSI-
TIVE (+) battery terminal/post as shown in
FIGURE 4.
3. Connect battery cable(s) to battery(ies) terminal(s)/
post(s) as follows (DETAIL “A”):
G Securely tighten the hex nut that secures the
battery clamp to the positive (+) battery ter-
minal/post.
A. NEGATIVE (-) BLACK battery cable/ring termi-
nalbetweenthemountingplateandbatteryclamp
of NEGATIVE (-) battery terminal/post.
B. If the battery clamp on the POSITIVE (+) battery
terminal/post is positioned as shown in FIGURE
4, proceed to STEP 2.
B. POSITIVE(+)REDbatterycable/ringterminalbe-
tween the mounting plate and battery clamp bat-
tery clamp of POSITIVE (+) battery terminal/post.
4. Secure the battery cable(s)/ring terminal(s) to the battery
clamp(s), BLACK to NEGATIVE (-) and RED to POSI-
TIVE (+), with existing hex screws. Securely Tighten
(DETAIL “A”).
CORRECT ORIENTATION OF THE POSITIVE (+)
BATTERY TERMINAL/POST BATTERY CLAMP
POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal/Post
(Note position of battery clamp)
5. Verify battery cable ring terminal(s) are correctly installed
and securely tightened.
NEGATIVE (-) Battery
Terminal/Post and Battery Clamp
Hex
Nut
6. Slidebatteryclampcoversdownbatterycablesandonto
battery terminals (DETAIL “B”).
7. Secure each terminal cap in place with a tie-wrap (Use
tie-wraps 11-1/2-inches long) (DETAIL “B”).
NOTE: It will benecessary to trim excess tie-wrap in order to
install the battery box top(s).
Group 22NF
Battery
8. Install the battery box top(s).
FIGURE 4 - BATTERY CLAMP METHOD
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BATTERIES
9. Install the battery box(es) into the wheelchair. Refer 10. If necessary, charge the battery(ies). Refer to
toINSTALLING/REMOVINGBATTERYBOX(ES) in
this procedure of the manual.
CHARGING BATTERIES in this procedure of the
manual.
NOTE:NewBattery(ies)MUSTbefullychargedBEFORE
using, otherwise the life of the battery(ies) will be reduced.
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CONNECTING BATTERY CABLE(S) TO BATTERY(IES) TERMINAL(S)/POST(S)
POSITIVE (+) Battery Terminal/
Post and Battery Clamp
NEGATIVE (-) Battery Terminal/
Post and Battery Clamp
Negative (-) BLACK
Battery Cable
Positive (+) RED
Battery Cable
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TOP VIEW
Group 22NF Battery
DETAIL “A”
Positive (+) RED
Battery Cable
Hex Screw
Mounting Plate
Battery Clamp
EXPLODED
Negative (-) BLACK
Battery Cable
VIEW
POSITIVE (+) Battery
Terminal/Post
Group 22NF Battery
NEGATIVE (-) Battery Terminal/Post
NOTE: Battery clamps exploded away for clarification purposes only.
DETAIL “B”
RED Battery Clamp Cover
POSITIVE (+) Battery
Terminal/Post
NEGATIVE (-) Battery
Terminal/Post
Tie-Wrap
Tie-Wrap
BLACK Battery Clamp Cover
FIGURE 6 - CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES - BATTERY CLAMP METHOD
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Group 22NF Battery
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BATTERIES
PROCEDURE 11
WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES
(FIGURE 7)
CHARGING BATTERIES (FIGURE 8)
WARNING
Ne ve r a tte mpt to re c ha rge the ba tte rie s by a t-
ta c hing c a ble s dire c tly to the ba tte ry te rmina ls
or c la mps. Alwa ys use the re c ha rging plug lo-
c a te d on the c ontrolle r OR the side /re a r of the
whe e lc ha ir fra me .
It is advantageous to recharge daily rather than only when
necessary. In fact, a battery’s life is extended if the charge
level is maintained well above a low condition.
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MKIV RII J oystick
BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR (BDI) is located at
the front of the joystick housing and provides information
on the remaining charge in the batteries. At FULL charge
theBDIwillbeGREEN.Asthebatterybecomesdischarged,
the BDI indicator will turn AMBER (YELLOW), then RED
andfinallyFLASHINGRED. IftheBDIisFLASHINGRED,
the user should charge the batteries as soon as possible.
DO NOT a tte mpt to re c ha rge the ba tte rie s a nd
ope ra te the powe r whe e lc ha ir a t the sa me time .
During use a nd c ha rging, unse a le d ba tte rie s will
ve nt hydroge n ga s whic h is e xplosive in the right
c onc e ntra tion with a ir.
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CAUTION
NOTE: Accurate readings are displayed when in neutral.
Alwa ys c ha rge ne w ba tte rie s fully BEFORE initia l
use or ba tte ry life will be re duc e d.
MCC-MKIV X, A or A+ J oystick
NOTE: As a general rule, batteries should be recharged
daily to assure the longest possible life and minimize the
required charging time. Plan to recharge the batteries
when it is anticipated the wheelchair will not be used for
several days.
BATTERY GAUGE DISPLAY (BGD) is the bar graph dis-
play located on the MKIV X, A or A+ joystick. It will keep you
informed as to power availability. A visual warning is given
beforethepowerbecomestoolowtooperatethewheelchair.
At full charge the two (2) LEFT segments and the farthest
RIGHT segment of the bar graph will be illuminated. As the
battery becomes discharged, the farthest RIGHT segment
will progressively move to the LEFT until only the last two (2)
bars (LEFT) are illuminated. At this level the last two (2) bars
(LEFT) will start to Flash ON and OFF to indicate that the end
user should charge the batteries as soon as possible.
The range per battery charge using recommended bat-
teries should be approximately 5 to 9 hours of typical op-
eration. Extensive use on inclines or age of batteries may
substantially reduce per charge mileage.
Description and Use of Battery Chargers
NOTE: Accurate readings are displayed when in neutral.
The charger automatically reduces the amount of charge
from an initially high rate to a zero reading at a fully charged
condition.
SHUTOFF PROCEDURE.
A. For PRONTOR2 Models - If left unattended, the
chargerwillautomaticallyshut-offwhenfullcharge
is obtained.
Battery Discharge
Indicator (BDI)
B. For PRONTOR2-250 Series Models - The Charger out-
putandgreenlightwillstayONuntilthepowerswitch
on the battery charger is moved to the OFF position.
MKIV- RII JOYSTICK
There are some basic concepts which will help you
understand this automatic process:
Battery Gauge
Display (BGD)
Theamountofelectricalcurrentdrawnwithinagiventime
to charge a battery is called “charge rate”. If, due to us-
age, the charge stored in the battery is low, the charge
rate is high. (For PRONTOR2 Models - this is indicated
by the green light on the charger. Initially, the green light
will stay illuminated for a short period of time followed by
a longer period of off time.)
As a charge builds up, the charge rate is reduced, and
the following will occur:
MKIV X, A OR A+ JOYSTICK
A. For PRONTOR2-250 Series Models- the green light
will stay illuminated for a longer period of time
followed by a shorter off time.
NOTE: MKIV X Shown.
FIGURE 7 - WHEN TO CHARGE BATTERIES
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BATTERIES
B. For PRONTOR2 Models - the battery charger
NOTE: PRONTOR2 ONLY - If the charger operates for
sixteen (16) hours and is unable to fully charge the batter-
ies, an internal timer turns the charger off and begins to
fast blink the green light.
rate decreases to a "trickle charge".
NOTE: If performing the charging procedures indepen-
dently, READ and CAREFULLY follow the individual in-
structions for each charger (supplied or purchased).
NOTE: If the batteries need to be charged more often or
take longer to charge than normal, they may need to be
replaced. Contact an authorized dealer for service.
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NOTE: If charging instructions are not supplied, consult a
qualified service technician for proper procedures.
DETAIL "A"
Required Item s:
Battery Charger Connector
Charger Cable
From Battery Charger
TOOL
QUANTITY
COMMENTS
Battery Charger
G Extension Cord
1
1
Supplied
Not Supplied
Three (3)
G 3-prong plug, 15 ampere current rating; industrial type
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Pronged Plug
Wheelchairs Equipped With MCC-Mark IV
J oystick (Detail "A" of FIGURE 8)
Top View
of Wheelchair
1. Attach the battery charger connector to the charger
cable/battery harness.
Battery Boxes
Battery Charger
2. Plug the charger’s AC power cord, or extension, into
the grounded 120 VAC wall outlet.
Battery Charger Mount Bracket
3. Wait until charging is complete.
From
Battery
Charger
NOTE: Allow eight (8) hours for normal charging. Larger
batteries (greater than 55 ampere-hours) or severely dis-
charged batteries may require up to sixteen (16) hours to
be properly charged and equalized.
Base Frame
NOTE: PRONTOR2 ONLY - If the charger operates for
sixteen (16) hours and is unable to fully charge the batter-
ies, an internal timer turns the charger off and begins to
fast blink the green light.
DETAIL "B"
Top View of Wheelchair
NOTE: If the batteries need to be charged more often or
take longer to charge than normal, they may need to be
replaced. Contact an authorized dealer for service.
Three (3)
Pronged Plug
Battery Charger
Wheelchairs Equipped With Mark IV RII
J oystick (Detail "B" of FIGURE 8)
From Battery
Charger
Front View of
Joystick
1. Attach the battery charger connector to the charger
port on the FRONT of the joystick.
Charger
Port
2. Plug the charger’s AC power cord, or extension, into
the grounded 120 VAC wall outlet.
3. Wait until charging is complete.
Joystick
NOTE: Allow eight (8) hours for normal charging. Larger
batteries (greater than 55 ampere-hours) or severely dis-
charged batteries may require up to sixteen (16) hours to
be properly charged and equalized.
Battery
Boxes
Charger Port
FIGURE 8 - CHARGING BATTERIES
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BATTERIES
PROCEDURE 11
REPLACING BATTERIES
3. Cut the tie wraps around the terminal caps/covers.
4. Slide the terminal cap/cover up the wire to expose
the battery terminal.
WARNING
Most ba tte rie s a re not sold with instruc tions. How-
e ve r, wa rnings a re fre que ntly note d on the c e ll
c a ps. Re a d the m c a re fully, othe rwise injury or
da ma ge c a n oc c ur.
5. Clean the terminals and inside the battery clamps by
using a battery cleaning tool, wire brush, or medium
grade sand paper.
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NOTE: When done, these areas should be shiny, not dull.
6. Carefully dust off all metal particles.
NOTE: Invacare recommends that both batteries be re-
placed if one (1) battery is defective.
7. Slide the terminal cap/cover back down the wire
to cover the battery terminal.
Recom m ended Battery Types
WARNING
8. Secure the terminal cap/cover using NEW tie
wraps.
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The wa rra nty a nd performa nce specifica tionscon-
ta ined in this ma nua l a re ba sed on the use of deep
c yc le ge l c e ll or se a le d le a d a c id ba tte rie s.
Inva ca re strongly recommends their use a s the
power source for this unit.
INSTALLING/ REMOVING BATTERY
BOXES (FIGURE 9)
NOTE: To remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair,
reverse the following procedure.
CAUTION
Fa ilure to use the c orre c t ba tte ry size a nd/or volt-
a ge ma y ca use da ma ge to your wheelcha ir a nd
give you unsa tisfa c tory pe rforma nc e .
WARNING
If the whe e lc ha ir is e quippe d with the re mova ble
footboa rd AND it is insta lle d in the he ighe st posi-
tion, it is ne c e ssa ry to re move the footboa rd pla te
BEFORE re moving the ba tte ry boxe s. Othe rwise ,
injury c a n oc c ur.
NOTE: The recommended battery type is 22NF deep
cycle.
1. Remove the battery boxes from the wheelchair. Refer
to REMOVING/INSTALLING BATTERY BOXES in
this procedure of the manual.
To remove the removable footboard, refer to REMOV-
ING THE REMOVABLE FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY
FROM THE WHEELCHAIR in PROCEDURE 3 of this
manual.
2. Removeexistingbatteriesfromthebatteryboxes.Refer
to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/
FROM BATTERY BOXES in this procedure of the
manual.
NOTE: Motors should be in the engaged position when
removing/installingbatteries.RefertoENGAGING/DISEN-
GAGING MOTORS in PROCEDURE 8 of this manual.
3. Clean the new battery terminals.
4. Install the new batteries into the battery boxes. Refer
to INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERIES INTO/
FROM BATTERY BOXES in this procedure of the
manual.
1. Verify that the ON/OFF switch on the joystick is in the
OFF position.
2. If necessary, remove the front and rear shrouds. Refer
toREMOVING/INSTALLINGSHROUDSinPROCE-
DURE 9 of this manual.
Cleaning Battery Term inals
WARNING
DO NOT a llow the liquid in the ba ttery to come in
conta ct with skin, clothes or other possessions. It is
a form of a cid a nd ha rmful or da ma ging burns
ma y result. Should the liquid touch your skin, wa sh
the a rea immedia tely a nd thoroughly with cool
wa ter. In serious ca ses or if eye conta ct is ma de,
seek medica l a ttention IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING
Use e xtre me c a re whe n insta lling/re moving the
ba tte ry boxe s.
NEVER unplug the ba tte ry c a ble s by pulling on
the wire s. Unplug the ba tte ry c a ble s by pull-
ing on the c onne c tor ONLY. Othe rwise injury
or da ma ge ma y re sult.
NEVER smoke or strike a ma tch nea r ba tteries. If
the ca ps of the ba ttery cells a re removed, NEVER
look directly into them while cha rging ba tteries.
Whe n re m oving the b a tte ry b oxe s from the
whe e lc ha ir, re move the re a r ba tte ry box first.
1. Examine battery clamps and terminals for corrosion.
NOTE: RIGHT and LEFT are determined by sitting in
the wheelchair..
2. If applicable, verify that the plastic caps are in place
over the battery cell holes.
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PROCEDURE 11
BATTERIES
REAR OF CHAIR
Retaining
Strap Clip
3. Position the battery boxes onto the battery tray in
the following order:
Front
Battery Box
Lead (To
Wiring
Rear Battery Box
(One (1) Connector)
A. TWO (2) connector battery box in FRONT so
that the "open" ends of the connectors are fac-
ing the REAR of the chair.
Retaining Strap
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Harness)
B. ONE (1) connector battery box in REAR so
that the flying lead is on the RIGHT side of the
wheelchair.
NOTE: Make sure the leads that connect the REAR
battery box to the FRONT battery box are on the same
side.
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4. Position retaining straps around each battery box
as shown in DETAIL "B" of FIGURE 7 and clip
retaining strap together.
Rear Battery
Box Lead
(Flying Lead)
5. Connect the REAR battery box lead to the FRONT
battery box lead.
Open Ends of
Connector Face
Rear of Chair
6. Connect the FRONT battery box lead to the wir-
ing harness.
Front Battery
Box Lead
Front Battery Box
(Two (2) Connector)
7. If necessary, reinstall the removeable footboard.
Refer to REMOVING THE REMOVABLE
FOOTBOARD ASSEMBLY FROM THE WHEEL-
CHAIR in PROCEDURE 3 of this manual.
FRONT OF CHAIR
FIGURE 9 - INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY BOXES
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WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
PLEASE NOTE: THE WARRANTY BELOW HAS BEEN DRAFTED TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW APPLICABLE TO
PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED AFTER JULY 4, 1975.
This wa rra nty is extended only to the origina l purcha ser/user of our products.
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This wa rra nty gives you specific lega l rights a nd you ma y a lso ha ve other lega l rights which va ry from sta te
to sta te.
With rega rds to the origina l purcha ser/user only, Inva ca re wa rra nts the side fra mes to be free from de-
fects in ma teria ls a nd workma nship for a period of five (5) yea rs from da te of purcha se; electronics for a
period of one (1) yea r from the da te of purcha se; motors a nd gea rboxes for a period of eighteen (18)
months for Pronto models with motors tha t ha ve motor locks a nd a period of twelve (12) months for
Pronto mode ls with motors tha t ha ve c lutc he s from the da te of purcha se; a ll rema ining components
(including ga s cylinders for recliners) for one (1) yea r from the da te of purcha se except upholstered
ma teria ls, pa dded ma teria ls a nd tires/wheels. If within such wa rra nty period a ny product sha ll be proven
to be defective, such product sha ll be repa ired or repla ced, a t Inva ca re's option. This wa rra nty does not
include a ny la bor or shipping cha rges incurred in repla cement pa rt insta lla tion or repa ir of a ny such
product. Inva ca re's sole obliga tion a nd your exclusive remedy under this wa rra nty sha ll be limited to such
repa ir a nd/or repla cement.
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For wa rra nty service, plea se conta ct the dea ler from whom you purcha sed your Inva ca re product. In
the event you do not receive sa tisfa ctory wa rra nty service, plea se write directly to Inva ca re a t the a d-
dre ss on the bottom of the ba c k c ove r. Provide dea ler's na me a ddress, da te of purcha se, indica te
na ture of the defect a nd, if the product is seria lized, indica te the seria l number. Do not return products to
our fa ctory without our prior consent.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS: THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO SERIAL NUMBERED
PRODUCTS IF THE SERIAL NUMBER HAS BEEN REMOVED OR DEFACED, PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO NEGLI-
GENCE, ACCIDENT, IMPROPER OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR STORAGE, COMMERCIAL OR INSTITUTIONAL
USE, PRODUCTS MODIFIED WITHOUT INVACARE'S EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIM-
ITED TO, MODIFICATION THROUGH THE USE OF UNAUTHORIZED PARTS OR ATTACHMENTS; PRODUCTS DAM-
AGED BY REASON OF REPAIRS MADE TO ANY COMPONENT WITHOUT THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OF INVAC-
ARE, OR TO A PRODUCT DAMAGED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND INVACARE'S CONTROL, AND SUCH
EVALUATION WILL BE SOLELY DETERMINED BY INVACARE. THE WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO PROBLEMS
ARISING FROM NORMAL WEAR OR FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS. A CHANGE IN OPERAT-
ING NOISE, PARTICULARLY RELATIVE TO MOTORS AND GEARBOXES DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FAILURE. ALL
SUCH DEVICES WILL EXHIBIT A CHANGE IN OPERATING NOISE DUE TO AGING.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, IF ANY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL NOT EXTEND BEYOND THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY PRO-
VIDED HEREIN AND THE REMEDY FOR VIOLATIONS OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO REPAIR
OR REPLACEMENT OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT PURSUANT TO THE TERMS CONTAINED HEREIN. INVACARE
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE EXTENDED TO COMPLY WITH STATE/PROVINCIAL LAWS AND REQUIREMENTS.
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