Pride Mobility Jet 7 User Manual

Power Chairs

Owner’s Manual

Power Chairs

Stylish Design and Premium Performance

Power Chairs

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 designa 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 per sonnel and/or damage to equipment (white symbol on blue dot with 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 injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).

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CONTENTS

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

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

III. YOUR POWER CHAIR........................................................................................................................14

IV. ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................. 19

V. DISASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................................... 20

VI . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS............................................................................................................23

VII. OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................27

VIII.BATTERIES AND CHAR GING ........................................................................................................31

IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................35

X. WARRANTY............................................................................................................................................ 40

This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication. W e 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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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. Failur e 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 , including voiding 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.

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:

Pride Mobility Products Corporation

Attn: Customer Care Department

182 Susquehanna A venue

Exeter, P A 18643-2694

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 invited to register your product’s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. Y ou may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed product registration card or by visiting Pride's web site at www .pridemobility.com. As a registered member, each time you visit our site, you will have access to the most interactive and honest educational venue available today for people with mobility needs, their families, and friends.

From our home page, select “Owners Club” to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product owners. Y ou 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.

My Authorized Pride Provider is:

Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number:_______________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________________

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SAFETY

MANDA T OR Y! Do not operate your new pow er chair for 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. 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 IX. “Care and Maintenance.”

Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:

! Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain 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 electronics tray . Make sure they are secured properly . ! Check the brakes. See IX. “Care and Maintenance.” ! Check battery charge. See VIII. “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.

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 carr y 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 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, 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.

! Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline. ! Take 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. See VII. “Operation.”

! 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 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 sor t 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 do wn an inc line backwards. This may result in personal injury. WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated

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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

Y our 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.

Cornering Information

While your power chair is equipped with rear caster wheels and front anti-tip 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. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. T o avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering.

Outdoor Driving Surfaces

Y our power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry , 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.

! Reduce your power chair’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces. ! A void tall grass that can entangle the running gear . ! A void loosely packed gravel and sand. ! If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.

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Freewheel Mode

Y our power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever 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. 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.

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 po wer chair to negotiate steps or escala tors. Y ou may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your power c hair.

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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.

T o eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer:

! Turn off the power to the controller . See VII. “Operation.” ! Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III.

“Y our Power Chair.”

! Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to

improve power chair stability during transfer.

! Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from your

power chair.

! Flip up the foot platform, or move the leg rests aside; this will

help to keep your feet from getting caught on the foot riggings during the transfer .

! Reduce the distance between your power chair and the object

you are transferring onto.

Figure 4. Ideal T ransfer P osition

WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the po wer chair from tipping forw ard 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 footrest. Such use may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury .

Doors

! Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. ! 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). ! 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.

! 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.

WARNING! Never sit on your power chair when it is being used in connection with any type of lift/ elevation product. Your power chair was not designed with such use in mind and any damage or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Pride.

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Motor Vehicle Transport

Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The power chair should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries removed and properly secured.

WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injur y 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 injury and/or damage to your power chair.

Positioning Belts

Y our 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 .

WARNING! If you r equire 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 v ehicle manuf acturer .

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.

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Batteries

In addition to following the warnings below , be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more information about your power chair’s batteries, see VIII. “Batteries and Char ging.”

WARNING! Power chair ba tteries are heavy . R efer to the 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 sea ted in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadv ertent joystick contact. This will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EMI) sources. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.

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 saf e 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.

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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.

WARNING! Be aware that cell phones, two-way radios, laptops, and other types of radio transmitters may cause unintended movement of your electrically-powered mobility vehicle due to EMI. Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid coming into close proximity of radio and 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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