Pride Mobility JAZZY Jazzy 1103 manual

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    Exeter , P A S t. Catharines, ON www .pridemobility .com Owner ’ s Manual A TTENTION: Please read the content of your owners manual before operating your pow er chair .[...]

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    2 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 Please read and follow all instructions in this owner  s manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for set-up, contact your authorized Pride provider . Using your Pride[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 3 I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 6 III. EMI/RFI ............................................................[...]

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    4 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 I. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Power Chair . The Pride Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. W e are certain that the design fe[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 5 I. INTRODUCTION 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 registration card or by visiting Pride s web site at www .pridemobility .com. As [...]

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    6 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 II. SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Do not operate your new power 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[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 7 II. SAFETY NOTE: If you discover a pr oblem, contact your authorized Pride pr ovider for assistance. 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 ca pacity v oids your war r anty a[...]

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    8 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 II. SAFETY 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! Y ou should not t[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 9 II. SAFETY Figure 1a. Curb Approach (Correct and Incorrect) 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 [...]

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    10 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 II. SAFETY Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! Y ou should not oper a te y our pow er c hair on public streets and r oadways . Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair . Obe y all local pedestrian traf fic r ules. Wait until your pa th is clea[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 1 1 II. SAFETY T o eliminate the possibility of injury , Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer: n T urn the power off. See VII. Operation. n Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See IV . The Jazzy 1 103 n T ur[...]

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    12 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 II. SAFETY 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[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 1 3 III. EMI/RFI Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of power chairs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energ y . When this energy adversely affects the operation of an electronic device, it is called Elec[...]

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    14 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 III. EMI/RFI Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of chair differs in its ability to resist electromagnetic interference. That is, each has a particular level of immunity to interference, measured in volts per meter (Vm). A higher immunity level offers greater prote[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 1 5 IV . THE J AZZY 1103 Figure 2. The Jazzy 1 103 SEAT BASE CONTROLLER ANTI-TIP WHEELS ARMRESTS BODY SHROUD FOOTREST CASTER WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL FREEWHEEL LEVERS POWER BASE ASSEMBLY SEAT ASSEMBLY The Jazzy has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 2, 3, and 4. T ypically , the se[...]

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    16 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 IV . THE J AZZY 1103 JAZZY 1 103 SPECIFICA TIONS Suspension: Limited suspension Drive Wheels: 10-in. pneumatic, center-mounted (solid tires are optional) Caster Wheels: 8-in. solid, rear articulating Anti-T ip Wheels: 6-in. solid, front mounted Max. Speed: Up to 4 mph Brakes: Intelligent Braking,[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 1 7 Figure 4. Electronics T ray (Non Power Seat) IV . THE J AZZY 1103 8 SEAT POST BATTERY BATTERY MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER AMMETER CONTROLLER CONNECTOR BATTERY CHARGER ELECTRONICS TRAY ONBOARD CHARGER AC POWER CORD RECEPTACLE Figure 3. Jazzy 1 103 Power Base (Shroud Removed) CHARGER I[...]

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    18 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 IV . THE J AZZY 1103 ELECTRONICS TRA Y The electronics tray is located on the back of the power base. See figure 4. The ammeter , the onboard char ger AC power cord receptacle, the main circuit breaker , the controller connector , and the charger inhibit connector are all located on the electronics [...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 1 9 MANU AL FREEWHEEL LEVERS For convenience, your Jazzy 1 103 is equipped with two manual freewheel levers. See figure 2. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually . T o engage or disengage the drive motors: 1. Locate the two (2) metal levers protruding from[...]

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    20 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 After you have become familiar with your Jazzy s operation, you may find the need to adjust the seat. There are some adjustments you can make to increase your comfort such as seat height, armrest angle, footrest height and angle, and joystick position. WARNING! If your Jazzy was configur ed at yo[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 2 1 TURN THIS HEX SCREW TO CHANGE ARMREST ANGLE. V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 1 1. Wire Tie Location USE A WIRE TIE TO SUPPORT THE CONTROLLER CABLE. ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT T o change the ar mrest width: 1. Locate the two knobs on the armrest receiver bracket. Se e figure 8. 2. Loosen the knobs; sl[...]

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    22 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS FOOTREST HEIGHT The footrest height is easily adjusted to six different heights. T o r aise or lower the footr est: 1. Use a hex key to remove the bolt, spacers, and nut from the footrest. See figure 12. 2. Raise or lower the footrest to the desired height. 3. Reinstall the b[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 2 3 V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 14. Anti-Tip Wheel Height Adjustment HEX HEAD CAP SCREW JAM NUT ANTI-TIP WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WARNING! Consult your authorized Pride provider before attempting to change the anti-tip wheel height! Changing the anti-tip wheel height affects handling under deceleration! Th[...]

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    24 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING BA TTERIES The Jazzy 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 disc[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 2 5 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING OFF-BO ARD CHAR GER T o charge the batteries using the of f-board charger: 1. Position your Jazzy next to a standard wall outlet. 2. Be certain the controller power is turned off. 3 . Remove the run plug located on the electronics tray . This activates the inhibit func[...]

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    26 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. Y ou may use your Jazzy all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time. n Daily Use If you use your Jazzy on a daily basis, char ge the [...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 2 7 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING 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 in other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down t[...]

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    28 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 VII. OPERA TION 2 3 4 1 7 6 5 Fig. 15. Pilot Controller PILOT CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair . It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller also enables you to monitor battery charge, electronic contr[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 2 9 VII. OPERA TION Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is located in front of the joystick. This is a 10-segment illuminated display that indicates that the Pilot is turned on and also gives the battery status, the Pilot status, and the electrical system status. n Red, yellow , and gr[...]

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    30 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 VII. OPERA TION Thermal Rollback The Pilot is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit. This circuit monitors the temperature of the motors and the Pilot. In the event that either one of the motors or the Pilot becomes excessively hot (above 122° F), the Pilot reduces the motor voltage. For every d[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 3 1 VIII. OPERA TION VSI CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair . It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller enables you to move the power chair , as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller func[...]

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    32 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 VIII. OPERA TION On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off. See figure 15b. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the chair . This will cause the pow er chair to stop abr uptly . WARNING! Always tur n the power off w hen you are stationary to p[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 3 3 VIII. OPERA TION NOTE: W e r ecommend that the first few times you operate your power chair , you set the speed to the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chair . Actuator Key and Actuator Light s (for optional equipment) Actuator keys and actuator lights are used for opt[...]

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    34 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 VIII. OPERA TION T roubleshooting The VSI controller is designed with the user  s safety as the prime consideration. It incorporates many sophisticated self-test features which search for potential problems at a rate of 100 times per second. If the VSI detects a problem either in its own circuits[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 3 5 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Y our Jazzy 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 an authorized Pride provider . Preventive maintenance is very im[...]

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    36 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Overinfla ting tires can cause them to e xplode and can result in personal injur y . WARNING! Do not use high pressure hose to inflate your tires. n Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them. WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on th[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 3 7 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE MONTHL Y CHECKS n Check that the anti-tip wheels do not rub the ground when you are operate the Jazzy . Adjust them as necessary . See V . Comfort Adjustments. n Check for extreme wear on the anti-tip wheels. Replace them as necessary . n Check for drive tire wear [...]

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    38 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 BA TTER Y REPLACEMENT A diagram is printed on a decal located on the Jazzy frame near the battery tray . WARNING! Batter y posts, ter minals, and r elated accessories contain lead and lead com- pounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling. WARNING! P ow er ch[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 3 9 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE MO T OR BRUSHES The electric motors that power your Jazzy use carbon brushes. These brushes may become susceptible to wear over a long period of time. The motor brushes are the two contacts located inside the motor assembly that supply power to the motor . They are desig[...]

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    40 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 POWER ELEV A TING SEA T OPTION Y our Jazzy may be equipped with a power elevating seat actuator . See figure 19. This feature can enhance the capabilities of the Jazzy in several ways: n By elevating the seat, your level of reach is extended, to allow more freedom and independence in many environmen[...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 4 1 Figure 20. Power Seat Switch POWER SEAT SWITCH NOTE: Be sur e you ar e on a flat level surface befor e activating the power elevating seat. POWER ELEV A TING SEA T OPERA TION Y ou can control the power seat through either the toggle switch located on the armrest or your controller . For informatio[...]

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    42 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 The following accessories are available from your authorized Pride provider . POSITIONING BELT The positioning belt is designed to support your torso so that you do not slide down or forward in the seat. n The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device. n Make sure the belt is [...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 4 3 LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your Jazzy 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 Mobility Products Corporation to be[...]

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    44 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 WARRANTY EX CL USIONS n ABS plastic body shrouds and footrest covers are wear items and are not warranted n Batteries (battery manufacturer provides a six (6) month limited warranty) n T ires and tubes n Upholstery and seating n Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific consent [...]

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    Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 4 5 NO TES[...]

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    46 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 NO TES[...]

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    Thank you for making the Jazzy 1 103 your choice in power chairs. W e have thoroughly inspected your Jazzy 1 103. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Quality Control - Model 1 103 #1 In Quality Control Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Controller Fit and Fi[...]