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SECTION 3-SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS ƽ WARNING Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail "A"). Pinch point may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail "B"). DETAIL "A" Pinch Point DETAIL "B" Pinch Point FIGURE 3.3 Pinch Points Lifting/Stairways ƽ WARNING DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair. Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and making thorough preparations. Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports. It is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair only by the rear frame and the front forks - otherwise injury or damage may occur. DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts. Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair. The weight of the wheelchair with batteries and without the user is 212 lbs. Use proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury. NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.4 on page 20. Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary: NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to reassembly. Part No 1125085 19 Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®

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SECTION 3—SAFETY/HANDLING OF WHEELCHAIRS
Part No 1125085
19
Pronto® M51™and M61™with SureStep®
±
WARNING
Pinch point may occur when adjusting the arm angle position (Detail “A”).
Pinch point may occur when rotating the footboard assembly (Detail “B”).
FIGURE 3.3
Pinch Points
Lifting/Stairways
±
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors using a
stairway. Use an elevator to move an occupied power wheelchair between floors. If
moving a power wheelchair between floors by means of a stairway, the occupant
MUST be removed and transported independently of the power wheelchair.
Extreme caution is advised when it is necessary to move an unoccupied power
wheelchair up or down the stairs. Invacare recommends using two assistants and
making thorough preparations.
Use only secure, nondetachable parts for hand-hold supports.
It is strongly recommended to lift the wheelchair only by the rear frame and the
front forks - otherwise injury or damage may occur.
DO NOT attempt to lift the wheelchair by any removable (detachable) parts.
Lifting by means of any removable (detachable) parts of a wheelchair may result in
injury to the user or damage to the wheelchair.
The weight of the wheelchair with batteries and without the user is 212 lbs. Use
proper lifting techniques (lift with your legs) to avoid injury.
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 3.4 on page 20.
Follow this procedure for moving the wheelchair between floors when an elevator is not
available or lifting the wheelchair is necessary:
NOTE: When using a stairway to move the wheelchair, seat and any accessories, move all
wheelchair components away from the stairway prior to reassembly.
Pinch
Point
Pinch
Point
DETAIL “A”
DETAIL “B”