Pride Mobility 1400 manual

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www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair SAFETY GUIDELINES This product is not approved as a medical device and is coded by the SADMERC as A9270 (non-covered item). Copyright © 2005 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2881/RevC/Aug05 The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the Go-Chair to identify warnings and important info[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................... 6 [...]

4 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair 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. W e are confident the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Unders[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 5 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 c[...]

6 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the Go-Chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely . Cor r osiv e chemicals contained in ba tter y . Explosive conditions. Batter y Charging - Using a char [...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 7 II. SAFETY Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Av oid exposure to rain, snow , ice, salt, or standing water whenev er possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dr y condition. Remo val of gr ounding prong can cr eate electrical hazard. If necessar y , prope[...]

8 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair II. SAFETY SAFETY MAND A TO R Y! Do not oper ate your ne w Go-Chair for the fir st time without completely r eading and understanding this owner’s manual. Y our Go-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 i[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 9 II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Y our Go-Chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity v oids your warr anty and may r esult in personal injur y and/or damage to your Go-Chair . Pride will not be held responsible for inj[...]

1 0 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair II. SAFETY Braking Information Y our Go-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 st[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 1 II. SAFETY Outdoor Driving Surfaces Y our Go-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 Go-[...]

1 2 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair II. SAFETY T ransfers T ransferring onto and off of your Go-Chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant 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 attempti[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 3 II. SAFETY Inclement Weather Precautions Exposure of your Go-Chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow , severe cold or heat while operating your Go-Chair proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity . Thoroughly dry your Go-Chair before stor[...]

1 4 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair II. SAFETY Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or mo ve a Go-Chair by any of its remov able par ts. Personal injur y and/or damage to the Go-Chair may result. Preventing Unintended Movement WARNING! If you anticipa te being seated in a sta tionar y position for an e xtended period of time, tur n of f[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 5 III. YOUR GO-CHAIR THE GO-CHAIR The Go-Chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly . See figure 5. T ypically , the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes the two motors, two drive wheels, two caster wheels, two anti-tip whe[...]

1 6 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair GO-CHAIR SPECIFICA TIONS Suspension: Limited Dr ive Whe els : 8 in., solid Front Caster Wheels: 5 in., solid Rear Anti-tip Wheels: 2 in., solid Maximum S peed: Up to 3.5 mph* Brakes: “Intelligent Braking” electronic regenerative, disc park brake Ground Clearance: 2.5 in. Turning Radius: 19 in . Overall Size:[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 7 III. YOUR GO-CHAIR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS The electrical components are located on the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the front of the battery box. The controller connector is located on the back of the power base. See figure 6. Controller Connector: This is where the controller connects to th[...]

1 8 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair MANU AL FREEWHEEL LEVERS The Go-Chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor . Manual freewheel levers enable you to disable the drive system in order to push the chair . WARNING! Do not use the Go-Chair while the drive system is disabled! Do not disable the drive system when the Go-Chair is on an incline, a[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 9 INITIAL ASSEMBL Y Y our Go-Chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 8 details those parts of the Go-Chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a qualified caregive[...]

2 0 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair Figure 10. Go-Chair Components IV . ASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBL Y Figure 9. Seat Installation SEA T INST ALLA TION It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your Go-Chair . The seat is attached to the power base by a height-adjustable seat pedestal. WARNING! Do not [...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 1 IV . ASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBL Y Figure 12. T oggle Latc h Open Figure 11. T oggle Latch Closed TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON Figure 13. Rear Section Positioning Figure 14. Align Frame Sections Figure 15. Lift Front Section CURVED LOCKING BRACKET PEG 3. Grasp the foot platform and lift the front section to a vertical p[...]

2 2 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair V . COMFOR T ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your travel chair ’ s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height, armrest width, foot platform depth, and controller position. Use the steps below to make comfort adjustments. [...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 3 V . COMFOR T ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: If the lever will not rotate to the fully closed position, then turn the nut counterclockwise one-quar- ter or one-half turn. Armrest Wid th Adjustment Y ou can change each armrest’ s width independently of the other . NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall wid[...]

2 4 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING BA TTERIES AND CHARGING The Go-Chair uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper [...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 5 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING WARNING! Prev ent pr oduct damage! Use the batter y box c har ging por t for ba tter y charging onl y after the battery box has been completely r emo ved from the Go-Chair . 4. Plug the off-board charger into the wall outlet. NOTE: If it is a Pride off-board charger , then there are t[...]

2 6 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING NOTE: Keep your batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging your batteries. Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle. How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard te[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 7 How should I store my Go-Chair and its batteries? If you do not use your Go-Chair regularly , we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries at least once per week. If you do not plan on using your Go-Chair for an extended period, fully charge the batteries prior to storage. Disconnect the b[...]

2 8 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair VII. OPERA TION VSI CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your Go-Chair . It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller enables you to move the Go-Chair , as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the conditi[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 9 VII. OPERA TION On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emer- gency situation, do not use the on/off k ey to stop the chair . T his will cause the Go-Chair to stop abr uptl y . WARNING! Always tur n the power off when you ar e sta tionar y to pr ev ent un- expected movem[...]

3 0 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair VII. OPERA TION Locking/Unlocking the VSI The VSI has a feature that enables you to lock your Go-Chair to prevent unauthorized use. T o lock the VSI: 1. With the VSI switched on, press and hold the on/off key . After 1 second, the VSI should beep. 2. Release the on/of f key . 3. Push the joystick to the full for[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 1 VII. OPERA TION Thermal Rollback The VSI controller is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit. This circuit monitors the temperature of the controller , which roughly translates to motor temperature. In the event that the VSI controller becomes excessively hot (above 140° F), motor current (amperage) is reduc[...]

3 2 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Go-Chair is a sophisticated travel mobility vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. Y ou can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an authorized Pride Provider . Preventive maintenance is very im[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 3 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Daily Checks ! W ith the controller turned off, check the joystick. Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the neutral position when you release it. Check the rubber boot around the base of the joystick for damage. V isually inspect the boot. Do not handle or try to[...]

3 4 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to become slipper y or dr y out and crack. Use soapy water and dry the seat thoroughl y . Wheel Replacement If your chair is equipped with a solid tire insert, then you must replace the whole wheel assem[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 5 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE When to See An Authorized Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your Go-Chair . If necessary , contact an authorized Pride Provider . When calling, have the model number , serial number , nature of the problem, and the error code if ava[...]

3 6 www .pridemobility .com Go-Chair IX. WARRANTY FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For five (5) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser , free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and/or workmanship: S[...]

Go-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 7 IX. WARRANTY SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE W arranty service must be performed by an authorized Pride Provider . Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior written authorization. All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replace- ment are the responsi[...]

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Quality Control- Model 14 0 0 Quality Control - Go-Chair Thank you for making the Go-Chair your choice in travel mobility . W e have thoroughly inspected your Go-Chair . The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Fit and Finish Performance Inclusion of all Parts Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the f[...]