Pride Mobility Jazzy Select User Manual

JAZZY

SELECT SERIES

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Including Model: Jazzy Select Traveller

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SAFETY GUIDELINES

WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.

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! 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 border.

MANDA TOR Y! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border.

PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause per sonal injur y and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash.

Quick Reference Information

Authorized Pride Provider:_____________________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:_____________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date:______________________________________________________________________

NOTE: 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. The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website.

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CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................4

II. SAFETY....................................................................................................................................................6

III. YOUR POWER CHAIR.......................................................................................................................18

IV. ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................22

V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS...........................................................................................................24

VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING .......................................................................................................27

VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................31

VIII.WARRANTY...........................................................................................................................................36

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I. INTRODUCTION

SAFETY

WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines state-ofthe-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. W e are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for your power chair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service.

Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your power chair 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 instructions in this manual and

those located on your power chair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the power chair , and may void the 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 provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

Before using your power chair, make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be individually packaged. If you do not receive a complete delivery , please contact your authorized Pride Provider immediately. Where damage has occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content, please contact the delivery company responsible.

INFORMA TION EXCHANGE

W e want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. W e would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new power chair, 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 power chair . Please feel free to contact us at the address below:

USA: Canada:

Pride Mobility Products Corporation Pride Mobility Products Company Attn.: Customer Care Department 380 V ansickle Road Unit 350 182 Susquehanna A venue St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7 Exeter, PA 18643-26 94 1-888-570-11 13 customercare@pridemobility .com 800-424-8205

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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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 you may have.

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PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS

The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely .

Read and follow the information in the owner’ s manual.

Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging.

Maximum seating weight.

Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires.

Use correct tie-down points for controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive tires or pinched in the seat frame.

Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition.

Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating.

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Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it.

Do not connect an extension cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.

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.

Wear safety goggles.

Corrosive chemicals contained in battery.

Contains Lead.

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EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.

Explosive conditions exist!

Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.

Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals.

Battery Charging - Using a charger rated for more than 4 amps peak may result in equipment damage.

Battery Set Configuration: ++

+ = Positive (Red) Terminal Post

- = Negative (Black) Terminal Post Connect Red wire to Red Positive (+) Terminal Post Connect Black wire to Black Negative (–) Terminal Post

Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time.

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Battery charger for indoor use only.

Disposal and recycling - Contact your authoriz ed Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.

Locked and in drive mode.

Unlocked and in freewheel mode.

Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on a decline.

Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on an incline.

Pinch/Crush points created during assembly.

Do not remove anti-tip wheels.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES

MANDA T OR Y! Do not operate y our new power chair f or the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual.

Y our 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 you become accustomed to operating your 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. Do not use accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride products.

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 .

Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:

! Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed 35 psi (2.4 bar) in each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires. ! Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded. ! Check all controller connections to the power base. Make sure they are secured properly . ! Check the brakes. See VII. “Care and Maintenance.” ! Check battery charge. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”

NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.

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Weight Limitations

Y our power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit.

MANDA TOR Y! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power chair . Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty . Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.

WARNING! Do not carr y passengers on your power chair. Carr ying passengers on your power chair may affect the center of gravity , resulting in a tip or a fall.

Tire Inflation

If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked regularly . 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 (2.4 bar) 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 (2.4 bar) tire pressure in pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure.

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.

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.

! Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline. ! T ake wide swings with your power chair’s front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the power chair’s rear

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

safely controlled descent.

! A void sudden stops and starts. 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 speed 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 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.

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 leav es).

WARNING! Never travel down an incline backward. Doing so may cause the power chair to tip. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.

WARNING! If your power chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilize the chair. Failure to heed could result in the power chair tipping over.

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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.

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.

Figure 1. Maximum Safe Incline/Decline Angles

Freewheel Mode

Y our power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers 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. “Y our Power Chair .”

WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power 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

Y our power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:

! Regenerative — uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the center/stop position. ! 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.

Cornering Information

While your power chair is equipped with front and rear caster wheels, 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 and maintain a stable center of gravity. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall.

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