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Exeter, PA

St. Catharines, ON

1-800-800-8586

www.pridemobility.com

Owner’s Manual

ATTENTION:

Please read the content

of your owner’s manual

before operating your

power chair.

Summary of Contents for Jazzy 1170XL

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

Page 2: ...ted procedures can cause either personal injury component damage or malfunction black symbol on yellow triangle with black border MANDATORY These actions should be performed as specified Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and or damage to equipment white symbol on blue dot with white border PROHIBITED These actions should be prohibited These actions should not be pe...

Page 3: ...E AND MAINTENANCE 45 IX WARRANTY 50 C O N T E N T S This owner s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased ...

Page 4: ...our Pride product can result in personal injury or product damage and void Pride s product warranty PURCHASER S AGREEMENT By accepting delivery of this product you promise that you will not change alter or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards shields or other safety features of this product fail refuse or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time pro...

Page 5: ...ideas daily living tips product and funding information and interactive message boards These message boards invite you to communicate with other Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or concerns My authorized Pride Provider is Name _____________________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________...

Page 6: ...a family member or care professional 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 ...

Page 7: ...prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of your power chair WARNING It is important that 35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires Low pressure may result in loss of control and overinflated tires may burst Failure to maintain 35 psi tire pressure in pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire an...

Page 8: ...ir WARNING Never travel down an incline backwards This may result in personal injury WARNING Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1 do not under any circumstances exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual Doing so could cause instability in your power chair resulting in personal injury and or da...

Page 9: ...el Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas n Reduce your power chair s speed when driving on uneven terrain and or soft surfaces n Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear n Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand n If you feel unsure about a driving surface avoid that surface Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever system to al...

Page 10: ...slowly forward to push the door open Or drive your power chair gently and slowly backward to pull the door open Elevators Modern elevators 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 reop...

Page 11: ...e VII Operation n Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode See III Your Power Chair n Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer desti nation to improve power chair stability during transfer n Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from your power chair n Flip the footrest up or move the leg rests aside this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the foot rigging du...

Page 12: ...ice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional WARNING Do not bend lean or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the power chair This may cause your power chair to tip possibly resulting in personal injury WARNING Preve...

Page 13: ...requency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones mobile two way radios such as walkie 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 these waves can cause unintended movement or damage to the control system Every electrica...

Page 14: ...LY FOOT RIGGING FOOT PLATFORM SHOWN THE JAZZY 1170XL Your power chair has two main assemblies the seat and the power base See figures 5 and 6 Typically the seat assembly includes the armrests seatback and seat base The power base assembly includes two motor brake assemblies two drive wheels two anti tip wheels two caster wheels two batteries and wiring harnesses JOYSTICK HEADREST SEATBASE SEATASSE...

Page 15: ...edium back standard High back with headrest Power Elevating Seat Synergy Seating Systems TRU Balance Power Positioning Systems Drivetrain Two motor mid wheel Batteries Two 12 volt Group 24 batteries standard Two 12 volt NF 22 batteries with power elevating seat option Range Up to 25 miles Battery Charger 5 amp onboard standard 5 amp onboard 8 amp off board combo Electronics 70 amp PG Drives VSI Co...

Page 16: ...R VSISHOWN CHARGERINHIBITCONNECTOR VSI ONLY CHARGERPOWERCORD ELECTRONICSTRAY Figure 6 Jazzy 1170XL Power Base Shroud Removed Figure 7 Jazzy 1170XL Electronics Tray MANUALFREEWHEELLEVER MAINCIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERIES MOTOR BRAKEASSEMBLY FRONT TRAPEZE BAR FRONT SEAT TOWER REARTRAPEZEBAR REAR SEAT TOWER ...

Page 17: ...the onboard battery charger to disable the controller during 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 WARNING Failure to properly align the connectors can result in damage to the controller the charger power cord and the ...

Page 18: ...rs inward to engage the drive motors See figure 9 To engage or disengage the single freewheel feature 1 Flip up the safety latch and pull the manual freewheel lever up to disengage the drive motors See figure 10 2 Push the manual freehweel lever down to engage the drive motors See figure 11 WARNING It is important to remember that when your power chair is in freewheel mode the braking system is di...

Page 19: ...fort adjustments Figure 12 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a qualified caregiver before using the product or making comfort adjustments Figure 12 Jazzy 1170XL Assembly View CONTROLLER POSITION SEATHEIGHT ANGLEADJUSTMENT SEAT INSTALLATION SEATBACKANGLEADJUSTMENT FOOTREST HEIGHT ANGLEADJUSTMENT TIRE WHEELREPLACEMENT ANTI ...

Page 20: ...d 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 trapeze bar height see V ComfortAdjustments 2 Tilt the seat back and slide the rear extrusion onto the rear trapeze bar See figures 6 and 13 3 Lower the front extrusion onto the front trapeze bar until the seat locks int...

Page 21: ...shaft to the hole in the actuator See figure 15 2 Insert the seat shaft into the actuator and push the seat lever forward 3 Lock the seat into place 4 Plug the power elevating seat switch cable into the connector on the electronics tray 5 Plug the controller cable into the connector on the electronics tray See figure 6 6 Route the cable to ensure that the cable cannot be pinched in the seat hinge ...

Page 22: ...andard socket set and ratchet n adjustable wrench Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment The seat is attached to the power base through the UMS You can change the seat height by raising the front and rear seat towers If you raise or lower only one set of towers front or rear you can also change the seat base angle dump To change the seat height 1 Turn off the power to the controller and make sure t...

Page 23: ...igure 18 Seatback and Armrest Adjustments SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW ARMRESTKNOB JAMNUTS ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equipped with an angle adjustable seatback you can adjust it to four 4 different angles 90 102 105 or 107 See figure 18 To adjust the seatback angle 1 Remove the seatback angle adjustment screws from both seat hinges 2 Set the...

Page 24: ...igure 19 2 Raise or lower the footrest to the desired height 3 Reinstall the mounting hardware to the footrest bracket Footrest Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the footrest with a hex key To adjust the footrest angle 1 Locate the setscrew on the underside of the footrest See figure 20 2 Turn the setscrew clockwise to raise the front of the footrest or counterclockwise to lower the fro...

Page 25: ...in the other armrest 7 Place the controller in the other armrest 8 Tighten the setscrew to secure the controller 9 Use a wire tie to secure the controller cable to the armrest 10 Connect the controller to the electronics tray Swing away Footrests Swing away Footrests SFRs are an option They enable you to rotate the leg rests to the side before you transfer onto or off of your power chair To rotate...

Page 26: ...ssively n The anti tip wheels constantly rub the ground WARNING Consult your authorized Pride Provider before attempting to change the anti tip wheel height Changing the anti tip wheel 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 havi...

Page 27: ...ury WARNING Never raise the power elevating seat from its lowest position when operating your power chair on bumpy or uneven surfaces Failure to heed this warning can result in the power chair tipping over and causing injury WARNING Never raise the power elevating seat while your power chair is in freewheel mode Power Elevating Seat Operation You can control the power elevating seat through either...

Page 28: ...nto a wall outlet WARNING You must recharge the batteries with the supplied onboard or off board charging system Do not use an automotive type battery charger PROHIBITED Removal of the grounding prong can create electrical hazard If necessary properly install an approved 3 pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2 pronged plug access Failure to heed could result in personal injury and or pr...

Page 29: ...er four or five charging cycles the batteries will top off at 100 charge and last for an extended period Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How does the charger work The battery charger takes the standard wall outlet voltage of 120 VAC alternating current and converts it to 24 VDC direct current The power chair batteries use direct current to run your power chair When the battery voltage is low the c...

Page 30: ...e batteries that are sealed and maintenance free Both AGM and Gel Cell are deep cycle batteries that are similar in performance WARNING Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries Use only AGM or Gel Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions Why do my new batteries seem weak Deep cycle batteries employ a much different chemical technology than that used in car batteries n...

Page 31: ... power chair for an extended period fully charge the batteries prior to storage Disconnect the battery harnesses and store the power chair in a warm dry environment Avoid temperature extremes such as freezing and excessively hot conditions and never attempt to charge a frozen battery A cold or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging What about public transportation AGM...

Page 32: ...t 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 authorised representative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller Figure 26 VSI Controller The VSI consists of 1 joystick 2 keypad 3 off board charger programming socket 4 acu...

Page 33: ...Refer to VSI Error Codes n Ripple side to side of lights The joystick was not in the neutral position when the controller was turned on If you get ripple side to side of lights turn off the controller allow the joystick to return to the neutral position then turn on the controller NOTE If you still get ripple side to side of lights contact your authorized Pride Provider NOTE When the batteries app...

Page 34: ...e 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 You may use an off board charger to charge the power chair batteries through the 3 pin socket located on the front of the VSI If you use an off board charger the charger current should not exceed 8 amps Cont...

Page 35: ...tential problems at a rate of 100 times per second If the VSI detects a problem either in its own circuits or in the power chair s electrical system it may decide to stop the power chair depending on the severity of the problem The VSI is designed to maximize the user s safety under all normal conditions The table below identifies the individual error codes Error codes are displayed as a rapid fla...

Page 36: ...NING The controller program can affect speed acceleration deceleration and braking 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 The Remote Plus master remot...

Page 37: ...r Indicates the selected speed setting Power Accessory Indicator Indicates the selected power accessory This is for optional accessories only Horn Key The horn key activates the horn Figure 29 Remote Plus Keypad Right Left Turn Indicator Keys The right left turn indicator keys toggle either the left or right turn indicators Press once to turn on and press again to turn off You can also turn off th...

Page 38: ... immediately Speed Settings The Remote Plus speed settings range from 1 to 5 Typically the slowest speed setting is 1 and the fastest speed setting is 5 The settings are indicated by the number of lights that are lit NOTE The speed settings are preset at the factory If your authorized Pride Provider changes the order of these settings please make note of these changes Contact your authorized Pride...

Page 39: ...e Plus controller has a sleep mode feature Sleep mode is a built in circuit that automatically shuts off the main power if the joystick is not moved in any direction for approximately five minutes The battery condition meter lights on the keypad indicate sleep mode by blinking once every five seconds To restore power and continue push the on off key twice Thermal Rollback The Remote Plus is equipp...

Page 40: ...ller Fault See authorized Pride Provider 7 Possible Joystick Fault See authorized Pride Provider 6 Inhibit Active Unplug charger Check connections 5 Right Motor Wiring Fault Check right motor wiring 4 Right Motor Disconnected Check right motor wiring 3 Left Motor Wiring Fault Check left motor wiring 2 Left Motor Disconnected Check left motor wiring 1 Low Battery Voltage Check batteries battery wir...

Page 41: ... Only the power chair manufacturer an authorized representative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller 1 0 1 2 3 4 Figure 30 Europa Master Remote The Europa Controller consists of 1 joystick 2 keypad 3 controller communications connector 4 off board charger programming socket Joystick The joystick controls the direction and speed of the power chair When y...

Page 42: ...hen the system is powered down It will also flash trouble codes when the system detects a fault See Trouble Codes Magnetic Locking Area Your power chair is equipped with a feature that enables you to lockout unauthorized users For this function you will need the magnetic key supplied with your power chair If you lose this key contact your authorized Pride Provider To enable the lockout system 1 Ho...

Page 43: ...your authorized Pride Provider changes these settings please make note of these changes To change the drive mode program 1 Press the drive mode select key 2 Move the joystick right to increase the drive mode program 3 Move the joystick left to decrease the drive mode program 4 Press the drive mode select key Drive Mode and Actuator Display also Remote Status Display This is a seven segment light t...

Page 44: ...E SEQUENCE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION DX module fault See your authorized Pride Provider DX accessory fault See your authorized Pride Provider Left motor or connection fault Check left motor wiring Right motor or connection fault Check right motor wiring Left park brake fault Check motor brake wiring Right park brake fault Check motor brake wiring Low battery fault Check that the battery wiring is secure ...

Page 45: ...power chair again 4 If any inconsistencies are found take your power chair to an authorized Pride Provider 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 n In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze The specific temperature at which they freeze depends on a numb...

Page 46: ...de Provider if there is a problem with any harnesses Weekly Checks n Disconnect and inspect the controller and the charger inhibit connection on the electronics tray Look for corrosion Contact your authorized Pride Provider if necessary n Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power chair Do not over tighten any screws n Check for proper tire inflation There s...

Page 47: ...perly the frame can rust and the electronics can be damaged Cleaning Instructions WARNING Never hose off your power chair or place it in direct contact with water Your power chair has a painted ABS plastic body shroud that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth WARNING Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack Use...

Page 48: ...ectronics tray 4 Remove the seat and trapeze bars 5 Remove the shroud 6 Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the batteries 7 Remove the batteries from the power base 8 Place the new batteries in the power base Make sure that the terminals are facing inwards If the battery terminals are in the middle of the batteries then make sure that the positive terminal of the rear battery is facing the negati...

Page 49: ...roken wheel assemblies n Does not power up n Powers up but does not move Corrective Maintenance If the battery condition meter does not light up when you turn on the power n Check the harness connections Make sure they are tight n Check the circuit breaker Reset it if necessary n Check the battery connections If the above conditions prove normal you can load test the batteries with a battery load ...

Page 50: ...hs from the date of purchase Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser free of charge any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representa tive of Pride to be defective in material and or workmanship n Motor gearbox assembly n Power seat actuator ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one 1 year from the date of purchase Pride will repair or replace at ou...

Page 51: ...uthorized Pride Provider Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior written authorization All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the purchaser Failure to follow the instructions warnings and notes in the owner s manual and those located on your Pride product can result in personal injury or product dam...

Page 52: ...ted your power chair The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected Fit and Finish Inclusion of all Parts Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory Date Inspected Inspector 1 In Quality Control Joystick Serial Controller Serial Model Number Serial Number Performance Controller ...

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