Pride Mobility Jazzy 1170XL User Manual
Owner ’s Manual
ATTENTION:
Please read the content
of your owners manual
before operating your
power chair.
Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586
www.pridemobility.com
SAFETY GUIDELINES
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings
and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated 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 performed
at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to
personnel and/or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).
Copyright © 2005
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
INFMANU1137/RevJ/June 2005
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................................................................................................... 14
IV. ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 19
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 22
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................... 28
VII. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 32
VIII.CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 45
IX. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... 50
This owners 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.
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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines
state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident the design features
will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Understanding how to
safely operate and care for this product should bring you years of trouble free operations and service.
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual and all other accompanying literature
before attempting to operate this product for the first time. In addition, your safety depends upon you, as
well as your provider, caretaker, or healthcare professional in using good judgement.
If there is any information in 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 instruc-
tions, warnings, and notes in this manual and those located on your Pride product can result in
personal injury or product damage and void Prides product warranty.
PURCHASERS 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 provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the
safe use of this product.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear
about the safety and reliability of your new Pride product, and about the service you received from your
authorized Pride Provider. Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of
important information about safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and
enjoy your Pride product. Please feel free to contact us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Attn.: Customer Care Department
182 Susquehanna Ave.
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact
us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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I. INTRODUCTION
PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
As an owner of a Pride product, you are encouraged to enroll in the Pride Owners Club. Complete and
return your enclosed product registration card or visit Pride's web site at www.pridemobility.com.
From our home page, select Owners Club to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product
owners. You will gain access to interviews, stories, recreation 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:_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:_________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:__________________________________________________________________________
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SAFETY
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely
reading and understanding this owners manual.
Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user. Please be
aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the
responsibility of the power chair user, who is capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare
professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted
the power chair to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorized
Pride Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power chair user will need to
practice operating the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined
as 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 ramps, and over moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operating the power chair safely.
Modifications
Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide
range of accessories is available from your authorized Pride Provider to further customize your power chair
to better suit your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add,
remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your power chair.
WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride. Unauthorized
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety
check before each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely. See VIII. Care and
Maintenance.
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Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:
n Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain 35 psi in each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.
n Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
n Check all controller connections to the electronics tray. Make sure they are secured properly.
n Check the brakes. See VIII. Care and Maintenance.
n Check battery charge. See VI. Batteries and Charging.
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this
limit.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal
injury and/or damage to your power chair. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries
and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not car ry passengers on your power chair. Carr ying passengers on your
power chair may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
Tire Inflation
If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked at
least once a week. Proper inflation pressures will 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 and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal
injury and/or damage to your power chair.
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
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe
access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair.
n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
n Take wide swings with your power chairs front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the
power chairs rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung
up on any railing corners.
n When driving down a ramp, keep the power chairs speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to
ensure a safely controlled descent. See VII. Operation.
n Avoid sudden stops and starts.
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When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and
then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest setting and
drive in the forward direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you
anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick, then push the joystick
forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the
incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility
of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas
covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in
freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it. Doing so may result in personal
injury and/or damage to your power chair.
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 damage to your power chair.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all handicap public access ramps are
required to have a maximum slope of 5° (8.7%). Therefore, Pride recommends that the maximum slope of
an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed 5° (8.7%). See
figure 1.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5° (8.7%) may put your
power chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)
Braking Information
Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
1. Regenerative uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the center/stop
position.
2. Disc Park Brake activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or
when power is removed from the system for any reason.
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Cornering Information
While your power chair is equipped with caster wheels in back and anti-tip wheels in front, excessively
high cornering speeds can still create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of
tipping include, but are not limited to: cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning),
uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction
(such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area especially at high speed while turning), and abrupt
directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a
corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power
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.
Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level
surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times
when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform
admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park
areas.
n Reduce your power chairs 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 allow for manual maneuverability
by a trained attendant. For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel
mode, see III. Your Power Chair.
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 while
seated on it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline. The chair
could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Curbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (curbs,
porches, stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a curb is illustrated in figure 2.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is
higher than two inches unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step,
curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
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Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be
aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power
chair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and
then proceed with extreme caution.
Stairs and Escalators
Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause
injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair.
Doors
n Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
n Drive your power chair gently and 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 reopen.
n Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator
doors.
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to
aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety
information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
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Motor Vehicle Transport
Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a power chair.
WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury
and/or property damage may result.
WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when
it is being transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injur y and/or damage to
your power chair.
Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires
a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or
healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer:
n Turn off the power to the controller. See 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 during the transfer.
n Reduce the distance between your power chair and the object you are transferring onto.
Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
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 and causing
injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause
the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the foot rigging. Such use may cause the
power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Positioning Belts
Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.
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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 in a motor vehicle.
Nor is your power chair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a
vehicle should be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
Inclement Weather Precautions
Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly
caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest
opportunity. Thoroughly dry your power chair before storing, charging, or operating your power chair.
WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces
can cause personal injury and/or damage to the power chair and electrical system. Maintain
and store your power chair in a dry and clean condition.
Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or
bend while seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the
power chair from tipping. Pride recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice 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! Prevent personal injury! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be
aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires.
Batteries
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information.
For more information about your power chairs batteries, see VI. Batteries and Charging.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to
lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in
personal injury.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never 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 inadvertent joystick
contact. This will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from
electromagnetic (EM) sources. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
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Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair. This includes awareness of
safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical
limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter
medication or if you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations
may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
Alcohol
The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This
includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol,
as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts.
Personal injury and/or damage to the power chair may result.
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)
WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves
can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency 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 electrically-powered mobility vehicle has an immunity (or resistance) to EMI. The
higher the immunity level, the greater the protection against EMI. This product has been tested and has
passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
PROHIBITED! To prevent unintended movement, turn off the power to the electricallypowered mobility vehicle before using a cell phone, two-way radio, laptop, or any other
type of radio transmitter. Avoid coming into close proximity of radio or TV stations.
WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobility
vehicle can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your power
chair in any way not authorized by Pride.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance
of other electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If
unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call
Pride at 800-424-8205 to report the incident.
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
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.
HEADREST
SEATBACK
SEAT ASSEMBLY
POWER BASE
ASSEMBLY
ARMRESTS
JOYSTICK
CONTROLLER
(VSI SHOWN)
SEAT BASE
CASTER WHEEL
FOOT RIGGING
BODY SHROUD
DRIVE WHEEL
Figure 5. The Jazzy 1170 XL
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(FOOT PLATFORM SHOWN)
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
JAZZY 1170XL SPECIFICATIONS
Suspension: Active-Trac Suspension
Drive Wheels: 16 in., pneumatic, center-mounted (solid tires are optional)
Caster Wheels: 9 in., pneumatic, rear-articulating (solid tires are optional)
Anti-tip Wheels: 8 in., solid, front-mounted
Maximum Speed: Up to 6 mph
Brakes: Intelligent Braking electronic regenerative, disc park brake
Ground Clearance: 4 in.
Turning Radius: 23 in.
Overall Size: Length: 46 in.
Width: 26.5 in.
Seating Options: Medium-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 Controller (standard)
70-amp PG Drives Remote Plus Controller
70-amp Dynamic Europa Controller
Weight Capacity: 400 lbs.
300 lbs. with Synergy Manual Recline
160 lbs. with Synergy Manual Tilt
Component Weights: Base: 132 lbs.
Seat: 33 lbs.
Batteries: 53.5 lbs. each (Group 24)
38 lbs. each (NF-22)
*Based on user weight and terrain.
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ELECTRONICS TRAY
REAR SEAT TOWER
MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY
REAR TRAPEZE BAR
FRONT TRAPEZE BAR
FRONT SEAT TOWER
MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER
BATTERIES
Figure 6. Jazzy 1170XL Power Base (Shroud Removed)
CONTROLLER CONNECTOR
(VSI SHOWN)
MAIN CIRCUIT
BREAKER
AMMETER
Figure 7. Jazzy 1170XL Electronics Tray
CHARGER INHIBIT CONNECTOR
(VSI ONLY)
CHARGER POWER CORD
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