Pride Mobility Jazzy 600XL manual

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    Including Models: Jazzy 600 2S, Jazzy 600 2SP , Jazzy 600 3S, Jazzy 600 3SP , Jazzy 600XL SERIES How a Power Chair should FEEL! ™ 1-800-800-8586 (US) 1-888-570-1 1 13 (Canada) J AZZY 600[...]

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    2 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2006 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2828/Rev E/December 2006 Authorized Pride Provider:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:___________[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 3 I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ...............................................................................................................................................[...]

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    4 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines state-of- the-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 dail[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series 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 dedicate[...]

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    6 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series II. SAFETY 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 . Cor r osive c hemicals contained in batter y . Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce [...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 7 II. SAFETY Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires. Disposal and recyc ling - Contact your authorized Pride Pro vider for infor mation on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Do not use a cell [...]

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    8 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series II. SAFETY GENERAL GUIDELINES MAND A T OR Y! Do not operate y our new power c hair for the first time without completel y 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 p[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 9 II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Y our power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your pow er c hair . Exceeding the weight capacity voids y our war ranty . Pride will not be held responsib[...]

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    1 0 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series II. SAFETY Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending) 5 (8.7%) 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. [...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 11 II. SAFETY Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! Y ou should not operate your pow er chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your po w er chair . Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, [...]

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    1 2 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series II. SAFETY WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than 2 in. (5 cm) 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 chai[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 13 II. SAFETY 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 VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! Po wer chair ba tteries ar e heavy . See specifications table. If yo[...]

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    1 4 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series II. SAFETY Figure 4. Ideal T ransfer P osition T ransfers T ransferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health- care professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. T o eliminate the possibility of injury , Pride recommends[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 15 II. SAFETY WARNING! Although the power c hair seat has passed the necessar y testing r equirements for cigarette smoke, Pride recommends that you adhere to the following safety guidelines: ! Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended. ! Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions. ! Always make sure [...]

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    1 6 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE JAZZY 600 SERIES Y our power 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 two motor/brake assem- blies, two drive wheel[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 17 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR SPECIFICA TIONS Suspension: A TX Suspension (Active-T rac with extra stability) Drive Wheels: Jazzy 600 Series: 14 in. (35.56 cm), pneumatic or solid available Jazzy 600XL: 14 in. (35.56 cm), solid Front Caster Wheels: 5 in. (12.7 cm), solid Rear Caster Wheels: 6 in. (15.24 cm), soli[...]

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    1 8 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series Figure 6. The Jazzy 600 Series P ower Base MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY REAR SHROUD FASTENERS TRAPEZE BARS FRONT COVER III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS The electrical components are located inside the power base. The ammeter and the charger power cord receptacle are located on the right side of the po[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 19 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Controller Connector: This is where the controller connects to the power module or power base. Each controller uses a different type of cable. Regardless of which type of controller is used, the cable must be secured to the seat assembly and not allowed to drag on the floor . Main Ci[...]

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    2 0 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series Manual Freewheel Levers Y our power chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor . Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive motors from the gearboxes and maneuver the chair manually . WARNING! Do not use the power chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the driv[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 21 INITIAL ASSEMBL Y Y our power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 10 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a qual[...]

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    2 2 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series IV . ASSEMBL Y Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your power chair . Most seats are attached to the power base with the Universal Mount- ing System (UMS). The UMS consists of universal parts that may be attached to any medium-[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 23 V . COMFOR T ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your power chair ’ s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, foot platform height and angle, and controller position. NOTE: If your power ch[...]

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    2 4 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or lowering only one set of towers (front or back). 1 0. Reinstall the retaining clips from step 8. 1 1. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 12 . Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten. 1 3. Reinstall[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 25 Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equipped with an adjustable seatback, you can adjust it to four (4) different angles: 90°, 102°, 105°, or 107°. T o adjust the seatback angle: 1 . Remove the adjusting screws from each seat hinge. See figure 15. 2. Set the seatback at the desired angle.[...]

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    2 6 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Controller Position Y ou can move the controller in toward or out away from the armrest, or change the position of the controller for ei- ther left-hand or right-hand use. WARNING! Do not place the controller cable so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base fram[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 27 V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Foot Plat form Depth Adjustment T o adjust the foot platform depth: 1. Remove the quick release fasteners from the foot plat- form bracket. See figure 17. 2. Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth. 3. Reinstall the quick release fasteners into the foot plat- form bra[...]

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    2 8 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Swing-away Footrests Swing-away Footrests (SFRs) enable you to rotate the foot- rests to the side before you transfer onto or off or your power chair . See figure 20. T o rotate the SFRs: 1. Push in the release lever . 2. Rotate the SFRs. T o adjust the SFR length: 1. Remove the t[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 29 A C D B B C D A Figure 23. Multi-Axis Foot Plate (ELR Shown) V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SETSCREW LOCATION T o adjust the leg rest length: 1 . Remove the adjustment screws from the leg rest exten- sion. 2. Slide the leg rest up or down to the desired length. 3 . Align the adjustment holes in the leg rest exte[...]

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    3 0 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING BA TTERIES AND CHARGING Y our power 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[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 31 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING WARNING! If your ba tter y ch arger has not been tested and a pprov ed for outdoor use, then do not expose it to adv er se or extreme weather conditions. If the ba tter y charger is exposed to adv er se or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the dif[...]

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    3 2 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING Frequently Asked Questions (F AQs) How does the charger work? The battery charger takes the standard electrical outlet voltage of 120 V AC (alternating current) and converts it to 24 VDC (direct current). The power chair batteries use direct current to run your power chair . W[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 33 WARNING! Cor rosive c hemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a much different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium (nicads), or [...]

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    3 4 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Jazzy 600 is a sophisticated power chair . Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. Y ou can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your authorized Pride Provider . Preventive maintenance is very imp[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 35 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ! All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication. ! The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. Y ou can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance. ! Check all electrical connections. Make[...]

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    3 6 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y early Checks T ake your power chair to your authorized Pride Provider for yearly maintenance, especially if you use your power chair on a daily basis. This helps ensure that your power chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications. Storage Y our power ch[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 37 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 25. Jazzy 600 Drive Wheel Disassembled Figure 24. Jazzy 600 Drive Wheel DRIVE WHEEL NUT DRIVE WHEEL WASHER AXLE SLOT AXLE KEY TIRE SCREWS REAR RIM HALF TUBE FRONT RIM HALF F ollow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires: 1. Turn of f[...]

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    3 8 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 26. Battery Installation REAR SHROUD FASTENERS REAR SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 39 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE T o replace the batteries: 1. Turn of f the power to the controller . 2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Y our Power Chair .” 3. Turn the rear shroud fasteners one-quarter turn in any direction. See figure 26. 4. Remove the rear shroud. 5. Disconnec[...]

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    4 0 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series VIII. WARRANTY LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your power chair 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 mat[...]

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    Jazzy 600 Series www .pridemobility .com 41 VIII. WARRANTY RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY All reconditioned units are covered by a six-month warranty from Pride effective from the date of purchase. WARRANTY EX CLUSIONS This warranty does not extend to those items which may require replacement due to normal wear and tear . ! ABS Plastic shrouds ! Moto[...]

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    4 2 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 600 Series NO TES[...]

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    Pride keeps a more detailed repor t on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - Jazzy 600 Series Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance *INFMANU2828* Product Serial #[...]