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Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON

1-800-800-8586

www.pridemobility.com

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Page 1: ...Exeter PA St Catharines ON 1 800 800 8586 www pridemobility com OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... 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 PROHIBITED These actions should be prohibited These actions should not be performed at any time o...

Page 3: ...VII OPERATION 30 VIII CARE AND MAINTENANCE 34 IX WARRANTY 39 C O N T E N T S Thisowner smanualiscompiledfromthelatestspecificationsandproductinformationavailableatthetimeofpublication Wereservetherighttomakechangesastheybecomenecessary Anychangestoourproductsmaycauseslightvariations betweentheillustrationsandexplanationsinthismanualandtheproductyouhavepurchased ...

Page 4: ...rinoperableorunsafeanyguards shields orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct fail refuse orneglecttoinstallany retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product INTERNET AND PRIVATE PURCHASES ThecontentsofthismanualarebasedontheexpectationthattheauthorizedPrideProviderhasproperlyfitthetravelchair to the user and has assisted the user in the instructio...

Page 5: ...deas 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 assist you with any questions or concerns Quick Reference Information Authorized Pride Provider _________________________________________________________________ Address _____________________...

Page 6: ...e conditions Battery Charging Using a charger rated for more than 4 amps peak may result in equipment damage Read and follow the information in the owner s manual Maximum seating weight Use only AGM or Gel Cell batteries Locked and in drive mode Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode Unlocked and in...

Page 7: ...condition 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 Failure to heed could result in personal injury and or property damage Prevent personal injury and equipment damage Do not connect an extension cord to the AC DC converter or the battery charger Contact with tools can cau...

Page 8: ... down ramps and over moderate terrain Belowaresomeprecautions tips andothersafetyconsiderationsthatwillhelptheuserbecomeaccustomedtooperating theZ Chairsafely Modifications PridehasdesignedandengineeredyourZ Chairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility Awiderangeofaccessoriesis available from an authorized Pride Provider to further customize your Z Chair to better suit your needs and or prefer ences Ho...

Page 9: ...nddriveintheforwarddirectiononly If yourZ Chairstartstomovedowntheinclinefasterthanyouanticipatedordesired allowittocometoacompletestopby releasingthejoystick thenpushthejoystickforwardslightlytoensureasafelycontrolleddescent WARNING When climbing an incline do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline Drive your Z Chair straight up the incline This greatly reduces the possibility...

Page 10: ...of the turn to prevent your Z Chair from tipping WARNING When cornering sharply reduce your speed This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall To avoid personal injury and or property damage always exercise common sense when cornering Public Streets and Roadways WARNING You should not operate your Z Chair on public streets and roadways Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see ...

Page 11: ...climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than 1 inch unless you have the assistance of an attendant WARNING Do not attempt to have your Z Chair proceed backwards down any step curb or other obstacle This may cause the Z Chair to tip and cause personal injury Stairs and Escalators Travel chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators Always use an elevator WARNING Never use yo...

Page 12: ...ARNING Avoid putting all of your weight on the foot riggings Such use may cause the Z Chair to tip and cause personal injury Lift Elevation Products IfyouwillbetravelingwithyourZ Chair youmayfinditnecessarytousealift elevationproducttoaidintransportation Priderecommendsthatyoucloselyreviewtheinstructions specifications andsafetyinformationsetforthbythemanufac turerofthelift elevationproductbeforeu...

Page 13: ...e Z Chair from tipping Pride recommends that the Z Chair user determine his her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a atten dant 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 Z Chair This ma...

Page 14: ...ions 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 thegreatertheprotectionagainstEMI This product ha...

Page 15: ...mbly includes the armrests seatback and seat base The power base assembly includes the two motors two drive wheels two caster wheels two anti tip wheels two batteries and a foot platform See figures 5 and 6 SEATBACK DRIVE WHEEL Figure 5 The Z Chair POWERBASE ASSEMBLY SEAT ASSEMBLY JOYSTICK FOOTRIGGING FOOT PLATFORM SHOWN SEAT BASE ARMRESTS VSI CONTROLLER CASTER WHEEL MANUALFREEWHEELLEVER ...

Page 16: ... 12 volt deep cycle AGM or Gel Cell type recommended Range 1 Up to 10 miles Battery Charger 2 amp off board Electronics 50 amp PG Drives VSI Controller Weight Capacity 250 lbs Component Weights Front Base 23 lbs Rear Base 36 5 lbs Seat 30 lbs Batteries 20 lbs total weight of battery pack I I I Y O U R Z C H A I R Z CHAIRSPECIFICATIONS 1 Varies with user weight terrain type battery amp hour rating ...

Page 17: ...off of the power base The battery box charger port should only be used when the battery box has been removed from the power base Main Circuit Breaker The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your Z Chair When the batteries and the motorsareheavilystrained e g fromexcessiveloads themaincircuitbreakertripstopreventdamagetothemotorsand the electronics If the circuit trips allow your Z ...

Page 18: ...his code turn off the controller and place the Z Chair in drive mode Then turn on the controller The error message should be cleared If not contact an authorized Pride Provider To engage or disengage the drive system 1 Locate the levers on the rear section of the power base See figure 7 2 Push the two levers forward to enable the drive system 3 Pull the two levers rearward to disable the drive sys...

Page 19: ...stallationandadjustmentandfootplatformadjustment NOTE Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the Z Chair must be replaced with a new nut Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon insert resulting in a less secure fit Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local hardware stores or through your authorized Pride Pro...

Page 20: ... the power base See figure6 DISASSEMBLY The Z Chair disassembles into four components the seat the battery box the rear section of the power base and the front section of the power base See figure 10 To disassemble the Z Chair 1 Turnoffpowertothecontroller SeeVII Operation 2 PlacetheZ Chairindrivemode SeeIII YourZ Chair 3 Disconnectthecontrollerfromthepowerbase 4 Removetheseat 5 Graspthebatterybox...

Page 21: ...rtical position on the rear section See figure 15 4 Secure the toggle latch to the locked position See figure 11 WARNING Prevent product damage Ensure that the toggle latch buckle is securely fastened to the retainer before operating the Z Chair 5 Graspthefootplatformandlowertheassembledframesectionsto thefloor 6 With the battery box tilted forward slightly place it on the power base then push the...

Page 22: ...D QUICKRELEASE FASTENER Seat Height Adjustment You can adjust the seat to two different heights in 1 in in crements Seat height adjustment requires the removal of the battery box To change the seat height 1 Turnoffpowertothecontroller SeeVII Operation 2 Disconnectthecontrollerconnectorfromthepowerbase 3 Removetheseat 4 Remove the battery box 5 Loosen the quick release fastener See figure 16 6 Remo...

Page 23: ...To adjust the foot platform depth 1 Remove the hardware from the footplatform bracket See figure 19 2 Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth 3 Reinstall the hardware into the foot platform bracket andtighten Swing away Footrests Swing awayFootrests SFRs enableyoutorotatethefoot reststothesidebeforeyoutransferontoorofforyourpower chair See figure 20 To rotate the SFRs 1 Pushintherele...

Page 24: ...nthecontrollerforeitherleft handorright handuse WARNING 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 Unplug the controller connector from the power base 2 Cut the wire tie s securing the controller cable to the armrest 3 Flip up the armrest and loosen the setscrew See figure 22 4 Slide the controller out o...

Page 25: ...d or property damage PROHIBITED Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet WARNING You must recharge your travel chair s batteries with the supplied battery charger Do not use an automotive type battery charger WARNING Prevent injury and or equipment damage Read the battery charging instructions in this manual an...

Page 26: ...the supplied charger manual for infor mation on LED indications If it is not a Pride off board charger then follow the instructions supplied by the manu facturer 5 Whenthebatteriesarefullycharged unplugtheoff boardchargerfromthewalloutletandthenfromthecontroller To charge the batteries with the battery box removed from the power base 1 Remove the battery box from the power base See IV Assembly Dis...

Page 27: ... to charge the battery Can I use a different battery charger YoushouldusethechargersuppliedwiththeZ Chair Itisthesafest mostefficienttooltochargethebatteries Wedonot recommend using other types of chargers e g an automotive battery charger NOTE Your travel chair s charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero voltage If this happens call an authorized Pride Provi...

Page 28: ...to provide a battery that best suits your travel chair s specific demands FreshbatteriesarriveregularlyatPrideandarepromptlyshippedwithafullcharge Duringshipping thebatteriesencoun tertemperatureextremesthatmayinfluenceinitialperformance Heatrobsthechargefromthebattery andcoldslowsthe power available and extends the time needed to recharge the battery just as with a car battery It might take a few...

Page 29: ...fetransportationonaircraft buses andtrains asthereisno danger of spillage or leakage We suggest you contact the carrier s ticket counter in advance to determine that carrier s specificrequirements Whataboutshipping If you wish to use a freight company to ship your Z Chair to your final destination repack your Z Chair in the original shipping container and ship the batteries in separate boxes V I B...

Page 30: ...it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits as determined by your healthcare professional it can create a dangerous situation Only the Z Chair manufacturer an authorized representative of the manufacturer or a trained service technician should program the controller Figure 24 VSI Controller The VSI consists of 1 joystick 2 keypad 3 off boardcharger programmingsocket 4 controllerconn...

Page 31: ... 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 an authorized Pride Provider NOTE When the batteries approach a discharged state the first red light wi...

Page 32: ...ff board Charger Programming Socket Youmayuseanoff boardchargertochargetheZ Chairbatteriesthroughthe3 pinsocketlocatedonthefrontoftheVSI If you use an off board charger the charger current should not exceed 8 amps Contact an authorized Pride Provider for moreinformation WARNING Only chargers with Neutrik NC3MX plugs should be connected to the off board charger programming socket See an authorized ...

Page 33: ...all normal conditions The table below identifies the individual error codes Error codes are displayed as a rapid flashing of the lights If you get one of these error codes contact an authorized Pride Provider FLASHING LIGHTS DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION 1 The batteries need charging or there is a bad connection to the batteries Check the connections to the batteries If the connections are good try charg...

Page 34: ...erature Some of the parts of your Z Chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature Always keep your Z Chair between the temperatures of 18 F and 122 F 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 Temperatures above 122 F ...

Page 35: ...der Check the brakes This test should be carried out on a level surface with at least three feet of clearance around your Z Chair To check the brakes 1 Turn on the controller and turn down the speed level of your Z Chair 2 After one second check the battery condition meter Make sure that it remains on 3 Slowlypushthejoystickforwarduntilyouheartheelectricbrakesclick Immediatelyreleasethejoystick Yo...

Page 36: ...osal of Your Travel Chair Your travel chair must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations Contact your local waste disposal agency or authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal of travel chair packaging metal framecomponents plasticcomponents electronics andbatteries Wheel Replacement If your chair is equipped with a solid tire insert then y...

Page 37: ...ry needs to be replaced then replace both batteries Refer to specifications table in this manual and the manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities Figure 27 Z Chair Battery Box To replace the batteries 1 Remove the battery box from the Z Chair 2 Turn the pack upside down 3 Remove all screws that hold the battery box halves to gether See figure 27 4 Flip the batte...

Page 38: ...e Bent or broken wheel assemblies Does not power up Powers up but does not move 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...

Page 39: ... electronicfunctionONLY Motor gearbox assembly Bearingsandbushings Plastic components excluding body ElectricalHarness Foot rigging mounting brackets SIX MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY Batteries The batteries are covered by a separate six month warranty provided by the battery manufacturer The batteries are not warranted by Pride RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY All reconditioned units are covered by a six mo...

Page 40: ...express warranty IMPLIED WARRANTIES Impliedwarranties includingthoseofmerchantabilityandfitnessforaparticularpurpose arelimitedtoone 1 yearfrom thedateofpurchaseandtotheextentpermittedbylaw Anyandallimpliedwarrantiesareexcluded Thisistheexclusive remedy Liabilitiesforconsequentialdamagesunderanyandallwarrantiesareexcluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts o...

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Page 43: ... Chair The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory Date Inspected Inspector 1 In Quality Control SerialNumber INFMANU3121 Inclusion of all Parts JoystickSerialNumber ControllerSerialNumber LeftMotorSerialNumber RightMotorSerialNumber Fit and Finish Performance ...

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