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SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES SECTION 1-GENERAL GUIDELINES ƽ WARNING SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe operation and use of this product. Controller Settings/Repair or Service Set‐up of the Electronics Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified technician. The final adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair. Damage to the equipment could occur if improperly set‐up or adjusted. Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water exposure, incontinence, etc.). Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be replaced IMMEDIATELY. Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to water may require replacement of electrical components more frequently. Accessories Information EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric circuits and other combustible materials. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in the use of oxygen. Operation Information Ensure that driving surfaces, ramps, lifts, elevators, etc. are capable of supporting combined weight of user and wheelchair (for a 500 lbs user, the combined weight could be up to 800 lbs). Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or persons fully conversant with this process and the driverʹs capabilities. Incorrect settings could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the chair and to surrounding property. After the wheelchair has been set‐up, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to the specifications entered during the set‐up procedure. If the wheelchair does not perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair off immediately and reenter set‐up specifications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications. ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. DO NOT shift your weight in the opposite direction of the turn. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to tip over. The arms on the M94 wheelchair are designed as armrests ONLY. The arms are not designed to support the full weight of the wheelchair user. Part No 1122145 11 Pronto® M94™

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SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
Part No 1122145
11
Pronto® M94™
SECTION 1—GENERAL GUIDELINES
±
WARNING
SECTION 1 - GENERAL GUIDELINES contains important information for the safe
operation and use of this product.
Controller Settings/Repair or Service
Set
‐
up of the Electronics Control Unit is to be performed only by a qualified technician.
The final adjustments of the controller may affect other activities of the wheelchair.
Damage to the equipment could occur if improperly set
‐
up or adjusted.
Wheelchairs should be examined during maintenance for signs of corrosion (water
exposure, incontinence, etc.). Electrical components damaged by corrosion should be
replaced IMMEDIATELY.
Wheelchairs that are used by incontinent users and/or are frequently exposed to water
may require replacement of electrical components more frequently.
Accessories Information
EXTREME care should be exercised when using oxygen in close proximity to electric
circuits and other combustible materials. Contact your oxygen supplier for instruction in
the use of oxygen.
Operation Information
Ensure that driving surfaces, ramps, lifts, elevators, etc. are capable of supporting
combined weight of user and wheelchair (for a 500 lbs user, the combined weight could
be up to 800 lbs).
Performance adjustments should only be made by professionals of the healthcare field or
persons fully conversant with this process and the driver
ʹ
s capabilities. Incorrect settings
could cause injury to the driver, bystanders, damage to the chair and to surrounding
property.
After the wheelchair has been set
‐
up, check to make sure that the wheelchair performs to
the specifications entered during the set
‐
up procedure. If the wheelchair does not
perform to specifications, turn the wheelchair off immediately and reenter set
‐
up
specifications. Repeat this procedure until the wheelchair performs to specifications.
ALWAYS shift your weight in the direction you are turning. DO NOT shift your weight
in the opposite direction of the turn. Shifting your weight in the opposite direction of the
turn may cause the inside drive wheel to lose traction and the wheelchair to tip over.
The arms on the M94 wheelchair are designed as armrests ONLY. The arms are not
designed to support the full weight of the wheelchair user.