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Exeter, PA

St. Catharines, ON

1-800-800-8586

www.pridemobility.com

Owner’s Manual

“Jazzy 1121”

ATTENTION:

Please read the content

of your owner’s manual

before operating your

power chair.

Summary of Contents for JAZZY 1101

Page 1: ...Exeter PA St Catharines ON 1 800 800 8586 www pridemobility com Owner s Manual Jazzy 1121 ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your power chair ...

Page 2: ...ctsafelyalsodependsuponyourowngoodjudgementand orcommonsense as wellasthatofyourProvider caregiver and orhealthcareprofessional Prideisnotresponsibleforinjuriesand ordamage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instructions in this owner s manual Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to exercise good judgement and ...

Page 3: ...om 3 I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 6 III EMI RFI 13 IV THE JAZZY 1101 1121 15 V ASSEMBLY 20 VI COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 21 VII BATTERIES AND CHARGING 28 VIII OPERATION 32 IX CARE AND MAINTENANCE 47 X OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 52 XI WARRANTY 53 C O N T E N T S ...

Page 4: ...er chair itself Thisowner smanualiscompiledfromthelatestspecificationsandproductinformationavailableatthetimeofpublication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes to our products may cause slight variations betweentheillustrationsandexplanationsinthismanualandtheproductyouhavepurchased If you experience any problems with your power chair that you are unable to sol...

Page 5: ...You willgainaccesstointerviews stories recreationideas dailylivingtips productandfundinginformation andinteractive messageboards ThesemessageboardsinvitedyoutocommunicatewithotherPridecustomersaswellasPriderepresen tatives who are available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have MyAuthorized Pride ProviderIs Name __________________________________________________________________...

Page 6: ...ntersituationsinwhichyouwillneed somepractice Simplytakeyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthroughdoorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Belowaresomeprecautions tips andothersafetyconsiderationsthatwillhelptheuserbecomeaccustomedtooperating the power chair safely Modifications Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaxim...

Page 7: ... personal injury and or damage to your Jazzy WARNING Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure gauge Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them resulting in a burst tire and or personal injury Incline Information Moreandmorebuildingshaverampswithspecifieddegreesofinclination designedforeasyandsafeaccess Someramps may...

Page 8: ...imumslopeofaninclineyouattempttosafelyascendor descend on your power chair does not exceed 5 See figure 1 WARNING Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5 may put your power chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip resulting in personal injury Braking Information Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems 1 Regenerative uses electricity to rapidly slow the ...

Page 9: ...ewheel Mode Yourpowerchairisequippedwithamanualfreewheelsystemtoallowformanualmaneuverabilitybyatrainedattendant For moreinformationabouthowtoplaceyourpowerchairintoandoutoffreewheelmode seeIV TheJazzy1101 1121 WARNING Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present Personal injury may result WARNING Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode w...

Page 10: ...ors have a door edge safety mechanism that when pushed reopens the elevator door s n If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door s begin to close push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen n Use care that pocketbooks packages or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors EMI RFI Laboratory tests perf...

Page 11: ...and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your re quirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely WARNING If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair make sure it is fastened securely Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the power chair WARNING The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt i...

Page 12: ...compounds Wash hands after handling WARNING Always protect the batteries from freezingandnever charge a frozen battery Charging a frozen battery may result in personal injury and or damage to the battery 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 inadverten...

Page 13: ...he power chair whether it is on level ground or on an incline n Whether or not the power chair is in motion An affected power chair s movement can be erratic It may move by itself or come to a sudden stop Furthermore it is possible for EMI RFI to unexpectedly release the brakes on a power chair Some intense sources of EMI RFI can even damage the control system of the power chair Is there any way t...

Page 14: ...cedanyunintendedmotion itisnotlikelythatyouwillhave problems in the future But it is always possible that problems could arise if you are close to a source of radio waves Therefore itisveryimportanttobealerttothispossibility TheJazzymeetsorexceedsanimmunitylevelofatleast20V m What can I do to reduce the risk that my power chair could be affected by EMI RFI Herearesomeprecautionsyoucantake n Do not...

Page 15: ...ries attached to it such as a rear basket a cane and crutch holder or a cup holder See X Optional Accessories The power base is the heart of the Jazzy The power base assembly includes two motor brake assemblies two drive wheels two anti tip wheels two caster wheels two batteries and wiring harnesses SEATBACK ARMRESTS CONTROLLER REMOTE PLUS SHOWN BODYSHROUD ANTI TIPWHEELS DRIVE WHEEL CASTER WHEEL F...

Page 16: ...rsaTilt optional High BackSeat optional RecliningSeat optional PowerElevating optional Drivetrain Twomotor mid wheel Batteries Two12 volt NF 22batteries Range Up to 25 miles BatteryCharger 5 amp onboard standard 5 amp off board optional Electronics 50 ampPGVSIController standard 70 ampPGPilot standardw 1121HeavyDutyoption 70 ampPGRemotePlusController optional 70 ampDynamicEuropaRemoteController op...

Page 17: ...Base 1101 is similar FREEWHEELLEVER UNDERNEATH ELECTRONICSTRAY MAINCIRCUIT BREAKER AMMETER ONBOARDCHARGER AC POWER CORD RECEPTACLE Figure 4 The Jazzy 1101 1121 Electronics Tray CHARGERFUSE POWERMODULE LOCATEDUNDERELECTRONICSTRAY ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER UNDERNEATH ELECTRONICS TRAY CONTROLLERCONNECTOR VSISHOWN CHARGERINHIBIT CONNECTOR VSI ONLY MOTOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY ...

Page 18: ...ing charging The charger inhibit connector is coded with colored dots The dots are positioned so that you can align the flat side of the male connector with the flat side of the female connector before making the connection CAUTION Failure to properly align the connectors can result in damage to the controller the charger harness and the connectors ChargerFuse Thechargerfuseprotectstheammeterfromc...

Page 19: ...ode the braking system is disengaged To operate the single manual freewheel lever 1 Push the safety latch in and pull up the manual freewheel lever for freewheel mode drive disengaged See figure 5 2 Pushthemanualfreewheelleverdownfordrivemode driveengaged Seefigure5a SAFETY LATCH To operate the dual manual freewheel levers 1 Pull up the manual freewheel lever on each motor for freewheel mode drive...

Page 20: ... injury or damage to the chair To install the seat 1 Set the seat towers to the desired height To change the seat height seeVI ComfortAdjustments 2 Remove the front extrusion clamp from the front extrusion See figures 7 and 8 3 Tilt the seat back and slide the rear extrusion onto the rear trapeze bar 4 Lower front extrusion onto the front trapeze bar 5 Place the clamp bracket tab into the extrusio...

Page 21: ...wer base See figures 3 and 9 You can change the seat height to oneofthreepositionsin1 in incrementsbyraisingtheseattowers Ifyouraiseorloweronlyonesetofseattowers front or rear you can also change the seat base angle If your Jazzy is equipped with a power elevating seat then you change the seat height through the controller or a switch To change the seat height orseat angle 1 Remove the ball detent...

Page 22: ... side of the armrest receiver bracket See figure 11 2 Loosen the knobs 3 Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width 4 Tightentheknobs ArmrestAngleAdjustment Tochangethearmrestangle 1 Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicular to the floor 2 Loosen the jam nuts See figure 11 3 Loosen the adjusting screw 4 Turntheadjustingscrewclockwisetoraisethefrontofthearmrest or turn the adj...

Page 23: ... hand use CAUTION Do not place the controller cable so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame To change the controller position 1 Unplugthecontrollerconnectorandthechargerinhibitconnectorfromthe electronics tray See figure 4 2 Cut the wire tie that attaches the controller cable to the armrest 3 Use a hex key to loosen the setscrew See figure 14 4 Slide the controller out ...

Page 24: ...ngth 1 Remove the two screws from the side of each leg rest extension Seefigure17 2 Slide the leg rest in or out to the desired length 3 Reinstallthetwoscrewsandtighten Elevating Leg Rests Optional ElevatingLegRests ELRs offeraninfiniterangeofadjust mentforthelegangleandafootrestadjustmentrangeof12 19in To adjust the ELR angle 1 Press the release lever See figure 16 2 Move the leg rest to the desi...

Page 25: ... height affects handling under deceleration WARNING The higher you raise the anti tip wheels the more you increase your power chair s tendency to tilt forward when coming to a stop You can compensate for this by having your authorized Pride Provider make a small adjustment to the pre programmed deceleration setting in the controller or by moving the seat assembly further to the rear of your power ...

Page 26: ...isowner s manualthoroughlybeforeoperatingtheJazzy n Alwaysfastenthepositioningbeltwhenoperatingtheelevatingseat n Operate the Jazzy only on a flat level surface whenever the elevating seat is raised from its lowest position WARNING The power elevating seat option is intended for use on a level surface only Never raise the seat from its lowest position on an inclined surface Failure to heed this wa...

Page 27: ...hesitshighestextension theliftactionstops youshouldcontinuetohearand orfeeltheliftmotorrunning Thisisbecausethereisaclutchmechanismthatallowsthemotortocontinuerunningafterthelifthasreacheditslimit Thisclutch works at both the top and bottom extensions of the lift WARNING Do not allow the motor to run more than a few seconds after the mechanism reaches the top or bottom limit 2 Pull the toggle swit...

Page 28: ...rger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet To charge the batteries using the onboard charger 1 Position the rear of your Jazzy close to a standard wall outlet 2 Becertainthecontrollerpoweristurnedoffandthefreewheelleversareintheengagedposition SeeIV TheJazzy1101 1121 3 Plug the chargerAC power cord into the receptacle on the power base then into the wall outlet The J...

Page 29: ...ammeter dropsasitapproachesafullcharge Whenthebatteryisfullycharged theamperagefromthechargerisnearlyatzero This is how the charger maintains a charge but does not overcharge the battery Can I use a different battery charger You should use the charger supplied with the Jazzy It is the safest most efficient tool to charge the batteries We do not recommendusingothertypesofchargers e g anautomotiveba...

Page 30: ... conditions Whydomynewbatteriesseemweak Deep cyclebatteriesemployamuchdifferentchemicaltechnologythanthatusedincarbatteries nickel cadmium nicads or in other common battery types Deep cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power drain down their charge and then accept a relatively quick recharge Lead acid batteries should be charged as often as possible They do nothavea memory likeni...

Page 31: ...batteries prior to storage Disconnect the battery harnesses and store the Jazzy in a warm dry environment Avoid temperature extremes such as freezing and excessively hot conditions and never attempt to charge a frozen battery Acold or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging Whataboutpublictransportation AGM and Gel Cell batteries are designed for application in power c...

Page 32: ...ontroller program can affect speed acceleration deceleration and braking But if it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits as determined by your healthcare professional it can create a dangerious situation Only the power chair manufacturer an authorized representative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller The VSI consists of 1 joystick 2 ...

Page 33: ... state the first red light will begin to slowly flash reminding you the batteries need to be charged immediately n Rapid flash of lights Indicates a fault in the VSI or the electrical system Refer to VSI Error Codes n Rippleupanddownoflights The joystick was not in the neutral position when the controller was turned on If you get rippleupanddownoflights turnoffthecontroller allowthejoysticktoretur...

Page 34: ...tick to the full rearward position until the VSI beeps 4 Release the joystick There should be a long beep 5 The VSI is now unlocked NOTE If the above procedure fails to either lock or unlock the VSI contact your authorized Pride Provider Off board Charger Programming Socket The off board charger programming socket is located on the front of the VSI If you use an off board charger the charger curre...

Page 35: ...m TheVSIisdesignedtomaximizetheuser ssafetyunderallnormalconditions Thetablebelowidentifies theindividualerrorcodes Errorcodesaredisplayedasarapidflashingofthebatteryconditionmeterlights Ifyougetone of these error codes contact your authorized Pride Provider FLASHING LIGHTS DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION 1 The battery needs charging or there is a bad connection to the battery Check the connections to the ...

Page 36: ...neticbrakesrelease and allow your power chair to move The further you pushthejoystickfromitsneutralposition thefasteryour power chair moves When you release the joystick and allowittoreturntotheneturalposition youengagethe electromagnetic brakes This causes your power chair to decelerate and come to a complete stop WARNING If your power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner immediately rele...

Page 37: ...ncrease counterclockwise to decrease NOTE We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair you turn the speed control to the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chair Off board Charger Programming Socket You may use an off board charger to charge the power chair batteries through the 3 pin socket located on the front of the Pilot If you use an off board ...

Page 38: ...onditionmetercanalsoindicatepossibleproblems withyourpowerchair Thebatteryconditionmeterhastenlights Thelightsprovideinformationbythenumberoflightsthat areflashing Ifanyofthemeterlightsareflashingrapidly thecontrollermaybeindicatingafault Forinstance ifthefirst lightisflashingrapidly thebatteryvoltageisnearlydepleted Thefollowingisalistofthepossibleerrorssignifiedby the rapidly flashing meter ligh...

Page 39: ...llercommunicationscable 4 off boardcharger programmingsocket Joystick Thejoystickcontrolsthedirectionandspeedofyourpower chair When you move the joystick from the neutral cen ter position theelectromagneticbrakesreleaseandallow your power chair to move The further you push the joy stick from its neutral position the faster your power chair moves When you release the joystick and allow it to re tur...

Page 40: ...ghtkeyturnsheadlights taillightsonandoffinde pendent of other indicators Hazard Key Thehazardkeytogglesbothturnindicatorsatthesame time You can only cancel this by pressing the hazard keyagain Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is located in front of the joystick This is a 10 segment illuminated display that indicates that the Remote Plus is turned on and also gives the status of ...

Page 41: ...The chair will resume operation at the selected speed NOTE We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair you have your speed on the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chair Power Accessories If your power chair is equipped with power accessories such as a power seat or power elevating leg rests you can operate them through the remote keypad Contact y...

Page 42: ...cal components to cool down When the temperature returns to a safe level your power chair resumes its normal speed Remote Plus Trouble Codes Inadditiontoindicatingthecurrentstateofbatterycharge thebatteryconditionmetercanalsoindicatepossibleproblems withyourpowerchair Thebatteryconditionmeterhastenlights Thelightsprovideinformationbythenumberoflightsthat areflashing Ifanyofthemeterlightsareflashin...

Page 43: ...the power chair When you move the joystick from the neutral center position theelectromagneticbrakewillreleaseandallowthepowerchairtomove Thefurtheryoupushthejoystickfrom itsneutralposition thefasteryourpowerchairwillmove Whenyoureleasethejoystickandallowittoreturntotheneutral position you engage the electromagnetic brake This helps the power chair decelerate and come to a complete stop WARNING If...

Page 44: ...air If you lose this key contact your authorizedPrideProvider To enable the lockout the system 1 Hold the magnetic key on or near the key symbol The system will beep and automatically power down NOTE None of the remote lights should be lit 2 Presstheon offkeytopowerupthechair Thekeysymbolwillflash butyouwillnotbeabletodriveyourpowerchair Thismeansthatthecontrollerisstilllocked 3 Hold the magnetic ...

Page 45: ...ower Accessories If your power chair is equipped with power accessories such as a power seat or power elevating leg rests you can operate them through the remote keypad Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on how to operate these acces sories Horn Key The horn key activates the horn Battery Saver Feature When the battery capacity drops to below 21V typically two lights the contro...

Page 46: ...kthatthebatterywiringissecure OverVoltageFault Check that the battery wiring is secure CANLFault SeeyourauthorizedPrideProvider CANAFault SeeyourauthorizedPrideProvider StallTimeout Turnuniton thenoff ModuleMismatch SeeyourauthorizedPrideProvider NOTE You must power the controller off and then on again to reset the controller even if the source of the fault is removed corrected Intheeventofafault ...

Page 47: ...extreme changes in temperature Always keep your Jazzy between the temperatures of 18 F and 122 F n In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze The specific temperature at which they freeze depends on a number of factors such as battery charge usage and composition of the batteries e g AGM or Gel Cell n Temperatures above 122 F may cause your Jazzy to operate at a reduced speed This red...

Page 48: ...overtightenanyscrews n Check for proper tire inflation There should be 30 35 psi in each tire If a tire does not hold air see an authorized Pride Provider for replacement of the tube n Calibratethejoystickifanoticeabledifference in performance is detected or if the joystick does not operate properly To calibrate the joystick power off the unit place the joystick in the neutral position and power t...

Page 49: ...e the unit properly the frame can rust and the electronics can be damaged Cleaning Instructions CAUTION Never hose off your Jazzyorplaceitindirect contact with water Your Jazzyhasapainted ABS plastic body shroud that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth CAUTION Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack Use soapy...

Page 50: ... Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury To replace the batteries 1 Turn the power off 2 Make sure that the Jazzy is in drive mode See IV The Jazzy 1101 1121 3 Remove the ball detent pin that secures the footrest to the frame See figure 12 4 Liftoffthefootrest 5 Locate the battery quick disconnects on the frame and disconnect both of them See figure 27 6 Remove the batteries fro...

Page 51: ...ee Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service Thefollowingsymptomscouldindicateaseriousproblemwithyour Jazzy If necessary contact your authorized Pride Provider When calling havethemodelnumber serialnumber natureoftheproblem and the trouble code if available n Motor noise n Frayed harnesses n Cracked or broken connectors n Uneven wear on any of the tires n Jerkymotion n Pullingtooneside n Bent or ...

Page 52: ...acturer Cane and Crutch Holder The removable cane and crutch holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of the accessory bracket Walker Holder The removable walker holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of the accessory bracket It can hold a standard sizewalker Cup Holder The cup holder is mounted to the armrest Oxygen Tank Holder The removable oxygen tank holder is mounted to ...

Page 53: ...by the battery manufacturer Battery warranty is not covered by Pride WarrantyservicecanbeperformedbyanauthorizedPrideProviderorbyPride DonotreturnfaultypartstoPride withoutprior consent All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the original purchaser Warranty Exclusions n ABS plastic body shrouds and footrest co...

Page 54: ...54 www pridemobility com Jazzy1101 1121 RevE Jun03 N O T E S ...

Page 55: ...cate that it has been test driven and inspected Quality Control Model 1400 FitandFinish Performance Inclusion of all Parts Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control 1101 1121 1 In Quality Control Model ____________ Serial ____________ Controller Controller Serial Joystick Serial ...

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