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USA

182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694

Canada

5096 South Service Road
Beamsville, Ontario L0R 1B3

32 Wedgwood Road
Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 4UL

Australia

20-24 Apollo Drive
Hallam, Victoria 3803

Italy

Via del Progresso, ang. Via del Lavoro
Loc. Prato della Corte
00065 Fiano Romano (RM)

B.V.

Castricummer Werf 26
1901 RW Castricum
The Netherlands

www.pridemobility.com

Owner’s Manual

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Page 2: ...y circumstances Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injury and or equipment damage On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash INTENDED USE The intended use of the Pride Mobility Products device is to provide mobility to persons limited to a seated position that have the capability of operating a powered wheelchair Quick Reference Informa...

Page 3: ...th path bridleway labor labour C O N T E N T S I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 5 III YOUR POWER CHAIR 7 IV COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 14 V BATTERIES AND CHARGING 18 VI CARE AND MAINTENANCE 22 LANGUAGE USAGE This owner s manual is intended for distribution in all English speaking countries where our Power Chairs are sold We have chosen to compose this manual using language and spellings common to the USA Since...

Page 4: ...n this manual which you do not understand or if you require additional assistance for setup or operation please contact your authorized Pride Provider Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and those located on your power chair can lead to personal injury and or damage to the power chair and may void the warranty PURCHASER S AGREEMENT By accepting delivery of this product you promise th...

Page 5: ...are used on the power chair to identify warnings mandatory actions and prohibited actions It is very important for you to read and understand them completely NOTE There are more warnings identified and explained in the Consumer Safety Guide that is included with your power chair Please become familiar with all the warnings and safety information found in the Consumer Safety Guide and refer to this...

Page 6: ...ofessional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily living activities As you begin using your power chair during daily activities you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate te...

Page 7: ...tback and seat base The power base assembly includes two motor brake assemblies two drive wheels four caster wheels two batteries and wiring harnesses See figures 1 2 and 3 Figure 1 The Jazzy Air Power Chair SEAT ASSEMBLY POWER BASE ASSEMBLY SEATBACK ARMREST SEAT BASE CONTROLLER BODY SHROUD CASTER WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL FRONT RIGGING FOOT PLATFORM SHOWN CASTER WHEELS MARKER LIGHTS SINGLE SWITCH FOR LIF...

Page 8: ...Circuit Breaker The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your power chair When the batteries and the motors are heavily strained e g from excessive loads the main circuit breaker trips to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics If the circuit trips allow your power chair to rest for approximately one minute Next push in the circuit breaker button turn on the controller and ...

Page 9: ...emobility com 9 I I I YO U R P O W E R C H A I R Figure 3 The Jazzy Air Electrical Components CONTROLLER CONNECTOR MOTOR CONNECTORS MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERY CONNECTOR 1 OF 2 SHOWN MARKER LIGHT CONNECTOR 1 OF 2 SHOWN ...

Page 10: ...otors 1 Locate the levers at the front of the power base 2 Pull both levers upward to engage the drive motors drive mode See figure 4 3 Push both levers downward to disengage the drive motors freewheel mode See figure 5 If a lever is difficult to move in either direction slightly rock the power chair back and forth The lever should then move to the desired position WARNING Avoid applying excessive...

Page 11: ... figures 6 and 7 Tighten the straps to sufficiently remove all slack Never attach tie downs to adjustable moving or removable parts of the power chair such as armrests front riggings and wheels Position the anchor points for the rear tie down straps directly behind the rear securement points on the power chair The front tie down straps should be anchored to floor points that are spaced wider than ...

Page 12: ...re heavy You may need assistance to lift or carry them Please refer to the specifications table for specific component weights before you disassemble the power chair WARNING Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests They are free to pivot and you may lose control of the seat if they do so WARNING Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments NOTE The Jazzy Air feature ...

Page 13: ...environment do not use the Jazzy Air outdoors WARNING Never raise the seat into Jazzy Air when operating your power chair on bumpy or uneven surfaces Failure to heed this warning can result in the power chair tipping over WARNING Always fasten the positioning belt when operating the power chair WARNING Do not operate the Jazzy Air or change the seat height in any way while your power chair is posi...

Page 14: ... requirements Do not change your seating configuration without first contacting Pride Mobility Products or your authorized Pride Provider WARNING Some power chair components are heavy You may need assistance to lift or carry them Please refer to the specifications table for specific component weights before you disassemble the power chair WARNING Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests They ...

Page 15: ...st or toward the inside of the armrest pad Use correct tie down points for the controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive tires pinched in the seat frame or damaged when passing through doorways To extend the controller 1 Flip up the armrest so it is perpendicular to the floor 2 Loosen the setscrew on the controller bracket See figure 10 3 Slide the controller into ...

Page 16: ...and locate the adjustment screw 2 Turn the adjustment screw to raise or lower the front of the foot platform Figure 12 Positioning Belt Adjustment Positioning Belt Your power chair may be equipped with a positioning belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort See figure 12 The positioning belt is designed to support the operator so that he she does not slide down or forward in the seat The posi...

Page 17: ... into the plastic housing on the opposite side until you hear a click See figure 12 2 Pull the excess strap attached to the metal tab until it is secure but not so tight as to cause discomfort To release the positioning belt 1 Press the push button mechanism on the plastic housing MANDATORY Make sure the positioning belt is properly secured to the power chair and is adjusted for operator comfort b...

Page 18: ...se an extension cord to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet PROHIBITED Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging Pride recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the power chair is occupied MANDATORY Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the m...

Page 19: ...ings the battery up to about 90 of its peak performance level 2 Operate your power chair throughout the house and yard Move slowly at first and do not travel too far until you become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries 3 Give the batteries another full charge of at least 8 to 14 hours and operate your power chair again The batteries will now perform at over 90 of their potential ...

Page 20: ...n 0 5 second intervals This will happen every time the power chair is pow ered off until the charge reminder is reset by charging the batteries In order to reset the charge reminder feature once it has been activated it is important to note that the con troller must be powered on prior to attaching the charger to the charger port and must remain on throughout one full charging cycle NOTE Keep your...

Page 21: ...roperly How can I ensure maximum battery life A fully charged deep cycle battery will provide reliable performance and extended battery life Keep your power chair s batteries fully charged whenever possible Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged infrequently charged or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged causing unreliable power chair operation and limited battery l...

Page 22: ...rm dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate 3 Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your power chair again 4 If any inconsistencies are found take your power chair to your authorized Pride Provider Power chairs that are frequently exposed to sources of water such as incontinence should be inspected often for corrosion and electronic components may need to be rep...

Page 23: ...ly inspect the controller harness Make sure that it is not frayed cut or has any wires exposed See your authorized Pride Provider if there is a problem Check for flat spots on solid tires Flat spots could adversely affect stability Inspect the seating system armrests and front riggings for loose hardware stress points or damage See your authorized Pride Provider if there is a problem Weekly Checks...

Page 24: ...may wish to place several boards under the frame of your power chair to raise it off of the ground during periods of prolonged storage This takes the weight off the tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas of the tires contacting the ground Disposal of Your Power Chair Your power chair must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulatio...

Page 25: ... at least 1 in 2 5 cm off of the ground 4 If you are changing a pneumatic tire completely deflate it before removing the wheel 5 Remove the hub cap if equipped See figure 14 6 Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle See figure 14 7 Remove the drive wheel from the axle Make sure that you keep the key 8 Remove the acorn nuts that fasten the two rim halves together 9 Remove the old tube f...

Page 26: ... Keep tools and other metal objects away from the battery terminals Contact with tools can cause electrical shock You may need the following to replace your batteries metric standard socket set and ratchet adjustable wrench To replace the batteries 1 Turn off power to the controller 2 Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode See figure 4 3 Remove the top shroud See figure 15 4 Loosen the ye...

Page 27: ...emoved for Clarity Battery Set Configuration Positive Red Terminal Post Negative Black Terminal Post Connect Red wire to Red Positive Terminal Post Connect Black wire to Black Negative Terminal Post CORRECT CONNECTION INCORRECT CONNECTION YELLOW THUMBSCREWS BATTERY BATTERY SIDE COVER YELLOW THUMBSCREWS SIDE COVER ...

Page 28: ...Does not power up Powers up but does not move Loose seat or seating components Corrective Maintenance If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power Check the harness connections Make sure they are tight Check the circuit breaker Reset it if necessary Check the battery connections If the above conditions prove normal you can load test the batteries with a battery load ...

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Page 32: ...ntario L0R 1B3 UK 32 Wedgwood Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4UL www pride mobility co uk Australia 20 24 Apollo Drive Hallam Victoria 3803 Italy Via del Progresso ang Via del Lavoro Loc Prato della Corte 00065 Fiano Romano RM B V Castricummer Werf 26 1901 RW Castricum The Netherlands www pridemobility com ...

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