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JAZZY

How a Power Chair should FEEL!

100

1-800-800-8586 (US)  1-888-570-1113 (Canada)

Summary of Contents for Jazzy 100

Page 1: ...JAZZY How a Power Chair should FEEL 100 1 800 800 8586 US 1 888 570 1113 Canada ...

Page 2: ... s manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and importantinformation Itisveryimportantforyoutoreadthemandunderstandthemcompletely WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous condition situation Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury component damage or malfunction On the product this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow triangle with a black b...

Page 3: ...ity com 3 C O N T E N T S I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 6 III YOUR POWER CHAIR 14 IV ASSEMBLY 19 V DISASSEMBLY 20 VI COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 23 VII OPERATION 28 VIII BATTERIES AND CHARGING 32 IX CARE AND MAINTENANCE 36 X WARRANTY 41 ...

Page 4: ...safeanyguards shields orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct fail refuse orneglecttoinstallany retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Beforeusingyourpowerchair makesureyourdeliveryiscompleteassomecomponentsmaybeindividuallypackaged Ifyoudonotreceiveacompletedelivery pleasecontactyourauthorizedPrideProviderimmediately ...

Page 5: ... at www pridemobility com From our home page select Owners Club to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product owners You willgainaccesstointerviews stories recreationideas dailylivingtips productandfundinginformation andinteractive message boards These message boards invite you to communicate with other Pride customers as well as Pride represen tatives who are available to assis...

Page 6: ...d somepractice Simplytakeyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthroughdoorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Belowaresomeprecautions tips andothersafetyconsiderationsthatwillhelpyoubecomeaccustomedtooperatingyour powerchairsafely Modifications Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility Awiderangeofacce...

Page 7: ...ine Takewideswingswithyourpowerchair sfrontwheelsaroundanytightcorners Ifyoudothat thepowerchair srear wheels will follow a wide arc not cut the corner short and not bump into or get hung up on any railing corners When driving down a ramp keep the power chair s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safelycontrolleddescent Avoid sudden stops and starts Whenclimbinganincline ...

Page 8: ...chair in freewheel mode while seated on it Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary WARNING Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline or decline This could cause the chair to roll uncontrollably on its own Braking Information Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems Regenerative useselectricitytorapidlyslowthevehiclewhenthejoystickreturnstothecente...

Page 9: ...erconditionsshouldbeavoidedwheneverpossible Ifsuddenlycaught up in rain snow severe cold or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity Thoroughlydryyourpowerchairbeforestoring charging oroperatingyourpowerchair WARNING Operating in rain snow salt mist spray conditions and on icy slippery surfaces can have an adverse affect on the electrical system Maintain...

Page 10: ...t elevation product Your power chair was not designed with such use in mind and any damage or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Pride Motor Vehicle Transport Priderecommendsthatyoudonotremainseatedinyourpowerchairwhiletravelinginamotorvehicle Thepowerchair should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and properly secured WA...

Page 11: ...t to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts including the armrests seat foot riggings controller and shrouds Preventing Unintended Movement WARNING If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time turn off the power This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact This will also eliminate the possibility of unintended cha...

Page 12: ... distance between your power chair and the object you are transferring onto WARNING Before transferring position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer WARNING Avoid putting all of your weight on the power chair armrests and do not use the armrests for weight bearing purposes such as transfers Such use may cause the ...

Page 13: ...alkie talkies radio stations TV stations amateur radio HAM transmitters wireless computer links microwave signals paging transmitters and medium range mobile transceivers used by emergency vehicles In some cases thesewavescancauseunintendedmovementordamagetothecontrolsystem Everyelectrically poweredmobility vehiclehasanimmunity orresistance toEMI Thehighertheimmunitylevel thegreatertheprotectionag...

Page 14: ...T ASSEMBLY SEAT BASE THE JAZZY 100 Your power chair has two main assemblies the seat and the power base See figure 5 Typically the seating system includesthearmrests theseatback theseatbase andthecontroller Thepowerbaseassemblyincludestwodrivewheels two anti tip wheels two rear caster wheels a body shroud four frame assemblies located under the body shroud two battery boxes and the electrical conn...

Page 15: ...arger 4 amp Onboard WeightCapacity 300 lbs 136 kg ComponentWeights Seat 33 lbs 14 97 kg Foot Platform 8 5 lbs 3 85 kg Front Battery and Case 26 lbs 11 79 kg U 1 Battery 24 5 lbs 11 11 kg Rear Battery and Case 26 lbs 11 79 kg U 1 Battery 24 5 lbs 11 11 kg Battery Well Frame 13 5 lbs 6 12 kg Front Frame 2 5 lbs 1 13 kg Right FrameAssembly 38 lbs 17 23 kg Left FrameAssembly 38 lbs 17 23 kg Varies wit...

Page 16: ...ag on the floor Ammeter Thisdisplaysthecharger scurrentoutputinamps MainCircuitBreaker Thisisasafetyfeaturebuiltintoyourpowerchair Whenthebatteriesandthemotorsareheavily strained e g fromexcessiveloads themaincircuitbreakertripstopreventdamagetothemotorsandtheelectronics If thecircuittrips allowthepowerchairto rest forapproximatelyoneminute Then pushinthecircuitbreakerbutton turn on the controller...

Page 17: ... power chair is on an incline or decline as the unit could roll on its own Only engage the freewheel mode when on a level surface WARNING It is important to remember that when your power chair is in freewheel mode the braking system is disengaged To engage or disengage the drive motors 1 Rotatethemanualfreewheelleversinwardtoengagethedrivemotorsandplaceyourpowerchairindrivemode See figure8 2 Rotat...

Page 18: ...eewheel Mode Drive Disengaged NOTE If a lever is difficult to move in either direction rock your power chair back and forth slightly The lever should then move to the desired position WARNING Do not use the freewheel lever handles as tie down points to secure this product MANUALFREEWHEELLEVERS MANUALFREEWHEELLEVERS ...

Page 19: ... are aluminum extrusions mounted to the seat base These extrusions attach to a pair of trapeze bars that are mounted to the power base 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 resulting in personal injury or damage to the chair To install the seat 1 Set the trapeze bars to the desired height To change the trapez...

Page 20: ...gers on the areas of the component assemblies where they may be pinched as the assemblies snap together or snap apart 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 NOTE During both the disassembly and the assembly of your power chair you may f...

Page 21: ...1 Remove the battery well frame Squeeze together the latch release levers that hang vertically down from the crossbar at the rear of the battery well frame See figure 17 12 Liftupthebatterywellframe Pullittotherearofthechairto releasethefrontslotsfromthelocatingpinsonthefrontframe bottom bar See figure 18 13 Remove the left and right frame assemblies from the front frame Stand behind the power cha...

Page 22: ...ure 17 Removing BatteryWell Frame Figure 18 BatteryWell Frame LOCATING PINS V D I S A S S E M B L Y Figure 19 Removing Front Frame FRONTFRAME FRAME ASSEMBLY HANDLE Figure 20 Front Frame Assembly LOCATING PIN Figure 16 Removing Battery Boxes ...

Page 23: ...eights before you disassemble the power chair WARNING Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments You may need the following to make comfort adjustments metric standard socket set and ratchet adjustablewrench metric standard hex key set thread lock Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment You can change the seat height by either raising or lowering the four seat towers To c...

Page 24: ...tback angle 1 Pull up on the seatback release lever 2 Move the seatback down or up to the desired position 3 Releasethelever Headrest Adjustment If your power chair is equipped with the optional high back seat with headrest you can adjust the headrest height To adjust the headrest height 1 Push in the headrest release button 2 Move the headrest up or down to the desired position Seatback Angle Adj...

Page 25: ...that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame 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 24 3 Slidethecontrollerintooroutofthearmresttothedesiredposition To change the controller position 1 Turn off the power to the controller 2 Unplug the controller connector from the power base 3...

Page 26: ... eachfootrestextension 2 Slide the footrest up or down to the desired length 3 Reinstallthetwoadjustmentscrews Elevating Leg Rests ElevatingLegRests ELRs offeraninfiniterangeofadjust mentforthelegangleandafootrestadjustmentrangeof12 19 in 30 48 48 26 cm See figure 28 To rotate the ELRs 1 Push in release leverA 2 Rotate the ELRs To adjust the ELR angle 1 Push down release lever B 2 Move the leg res...

Page 27: ...or by moving the seat assembly farther to the back of your power chair PROHIBITED Do not remove the anti tip wheels NOTE Each drive tire must be inflated to 35 psi 2 4 bar if equipped with pneumatic tires To adjust the anti tip wheels 1 Turn off the power to the controller 2 Make sure that the manual freewheel levers are in the drive position 3 Disconnectthecontrollerfromtheelectronicstray 4 Remov...

Page 28: ...g If it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits as determined by your healthcare professional it can create a dangerous situation Only the power chair manufacturer an authorized representative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller Figure 30 VSI Controller The VSI consists of 1 joystick 2 keypad 3 off boardcharger programmingsocket 4 actua...

Page 29: ...apid flash of lights Indicates a fault in the VSI or the electrical system Refer to VSI Error Codes Ripple side to side of lights The joystick was not in the neutral position when the controller was turned on If you get ripplesidetosideoflights turnoffthecontroller allowthejoysticktoreturntotheneutralposition thenturnon thecontroller NOTE If you still get ripple side to side of lights contact your...

Page 30: ...ct your authorized Pride Provider Off board Charger Programming Socket Theoff boardcharger programmingsocketislocatedonthefrontoftheVSI Ifyouuseanoff boardcharger thecharger current should not exceed 8 amps Contact your authorized Pride Provider for more information WARNING Only chargers with Neutrik NC3MX plugs should be connected to the off board charger programming socket See your authorized Pr...

Page 31: ...ction Check the battery connections Thermal Rollback TheVSIcontrollerisequippedwithathermalrollbackcircuit Thiscircuitmonitorsthetemperatureofthecontroller which roughly translates to motor temperature In the event that the VSI controller becomes excessively hot above 140 F motorcurrent amperage isreduced Foreverydegreeabove140 F themotorcurrentlimitisreducedby 55ampsuntil the VSI controller reach...

Page 32: ...ger are only functional when the charger power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet PROHIBITED Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard If necessary properly install an approved 3 pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access PROHIBITED Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard ele...

Page 33: ...harger power cord wind up the cord and store it in a safe place Battery Break in To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency 1 Fullyrechargeanynewbatterypriortoitsinitialuse Thisbringsthebatteryuptoabout90 ofitspeakperformance 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 t...

Page 34: ...ycharge Belowareafewsuggestionsforobtainingthemaximumrangeper charge Alwayschargethebatteriesfullypriortoyourtrip Planyourtripinadvancetoavoidinclinesifpossible Limitbaggageweighttoessentialitems Try to maintain an even speed and avoid stop and go driving What type of batteries should I use We recommend deep cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free Both AGM and Gel Cell are deep cycle ...

Page 35: ...teries Ifyoudonotuseyourpowerchairregularly werecommendmaintainingbatteryvitalitybychargingthebatteriesatleast once per week Ifyoudonotplanonusingyourpowerchairforanextendedperiod fullychargethebatteriespriortostorage Disconnect thebatteryharnessesandstorethepowerchairinawarm dryenvironment Avoidtemperatureextremes suchasfreezing and excessively hot conditions and never attempt to charge a frozen ...

Page 36: ...hair 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 replaced frequently Temperature Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature Always keep your power chair between the temperatures of 18 F and 122 F In ext...

Page 37: ...stenedtoyourpowerchair Donotovertightenanyscrews Check for proper tire inflation There should be 35 psi 2 4 bar in each tire If a tire does not hold air see your authorized Pride Provider for replacement of the tube Checkthebrakes Thistestshouldbecarriedoutonalevelsurfacewithatleast3feetofclearancearoundyourpowerchair To check the brakes 1 Turn on the controller and turn down the speed level of yo...

Page 38: ... you have pneumatic tires and you have a flat tire replace the tube If your chair is equipped with a solid tire insert then youmustreplacethewholewheelassembly Replacementtires tubes andwheelassembliesarereadilyavailablethrough yourauthorizedPrideProvider WARNING The wheels on your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by an authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician WARNING Be ...

Page 39: ...this manual and the manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities Figure 32 DriveWheel REAR RIM HALF TUBE TIRE FRONT RIM HALF NUTS WHEEL HUB Figure 33 DriveWheel Disassembled WASHERS 4 Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle See figure 32 5 Pullthewheelofftheaxle 6 Remove the nuts and washers from the wheel hub and separate the front and rear rim See figu...

Page 40: ...able atautomotivepartsstores Disconnectbothbatteriesbeforeloadtestingandfollowthedirectionsthatcomewiththeload tester If either one of the batteries fails the load test replace both of them If your power chair still does not power up contact your authorized Pride Provider 6 Remove the battery boxes from the battery well and open the lids 7 Remove the old batteries 8 Disconnectthewiringharnessesfro...

Page 41: ...otor gearbox assembly Foot riggings Bearingsandbushings Plastic components except body ElectricalHarness Foot rigging mounting brackets SIX MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY The battery is covered by a separate six month warranty provided by the battery manufacturer The batteries are not warranted by Pride RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY Allreconditionedunitsarecoveredbyasix monthwarrantyfromPrideeffectivefromt...

Page 42: ...ductcan result in personal injury or product damage and will void Pride s product warranty There is no other express warranty IMPLIED WARRANTIES Impliedwarranties includingthoseofmerchantabilityandfitnessforaparticularpurpose arelimitedtoone 1 yearfrom thedateofpurchaseandtotheextentpermittedbylaw Anyandallimpliedwarrantiesareexcluded Thisistheexclusive remedy Liabilitiesforconsequentialdamagesund...

Page 43: ...n file at the factory Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control Jazzy 100 Inclusion of all Parts JoystickSerialNumber ControllerSerialNumber LeftMotorSerialNumber RightMotorSerialNumber Fit and Finish Performance INFMANU3537 Product Serial ...

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