Pride Mobility Jazzy Select 14 manual

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    How a Power Chair should FEEL! ™ J AZZY SELECT 14 1-800-800-8586 (US) 1-888-570-1 1 13 (Canada) Including Models: Jazzy Select 14 and Jazzy Select 14XL SERIES[...]

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    SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2007 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3198/Rev D/July 2007 Authorized Pride Provider:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:__________________________________________________________[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 3 CONTENTS I . INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4 I I . SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................[...]

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    4 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 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 you[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 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 de[...]

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    6 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 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 . Maximum seating weight. R ead and follo w the infor ma tion in the owner’ s manual. [...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 7 II. SAFETY R emo val of gr ounding pr ong can create electrical hazard. If necessar y , proper l y install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Left freewheel lever operation. Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one side when changing from [...]

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    8 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series Cor rosive c hemicals contained in batter y . Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Do not connect an extension cord to the AC/DC con ver ter or the batter y charger . II. SAFETY Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or ex[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 9 II. SAFETY SAFETY MAND A T OR Y! Do not oper a te your new power chair 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 product[...]

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    10 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Y our power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. MAND A TOR Y! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power c hair . Exceeding the weight capacity voids y our war r anty . Pride will not be he[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 11 II. SAFETY 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 y our power c hair . In [...]

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    12 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series II. SAFETY WARNING! Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of upholstered and non-upholster ed items on the pow er c hair , possibl y resulting in skin ir ritation. Exercise caution when using the power chair in extremely hot or cold conditions or when exposing your [...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 13 II. SAFETY 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 backwards to pull the door open. Elevators Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushe[...]

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    14 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series 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 Char ging.” MAND A TOR Y! Batter y posts, ter minals, and r ela ted accessories con[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 15 II. SAFETY T ransfers T ransferring 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 [...]

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    16 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series II. SAFETY Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Labor a tor y tests have sho wn that electromagnetic and r adio frequency wa ves can hav e an adverse af fect on the performance of electricall y-powered mobility vehicles. Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 17 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Figure 5. The Jazzy Select 14 Series Power Chair THE JAZZY SELECT 14 SERIES Y our power chair has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figure 5. T ypically , the seating system includes the armrests, the seatback, the seat base, and the controller . The power b[...]

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    18 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR SPECIFICA TIONS Suspension: Limited Drive Wheels: 14 in. (35.56 cm) solid or pneumatic, center-mounted Caster Wheels: 8 in. (20.32 cm) solid, rear articulating Anti-tip Wheels: 6 in. (15.24 cm) solid, front mounted Maximum Speed:¹ Jazzy Select 14: Up to 4.5 mph (7.24 km/h) Jaz[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 19 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR CONTROLLER CONNECTOR CHARGER POWER CORD RECEPTACLE Electrical Components The electrical components are located inside the power base. The char ger power cord receptacle, ammeter , main circuit breaker , and controller connector are located on the electronics tray . See figure 6[...]

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    20 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series III. YOUR POWER CHAIR 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[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 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 9 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a[...]

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    22 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 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 . WARNING! Do not pick up the seat frame by the ar mrests . They a re free to pivot, and you may lose control of the seat if they do so. T o install the s[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 23 V . COMFORT 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 pow[...]

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    24 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Manual Recline Seatback Adjustment If your power chair is equipped with a reclining seat, you can adjust the seatback angle with the seatback release lever . The lever is located on the right side of the seat base. T o adjust the r ecline angle: 1. Pull up on the seatback rel[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 25 Controller Position Y ou can move the controller in toward or out away from the armrest, or change the position of the controller for either left-hand or right-hand use. MAND A TOR Y! Do not place the contr oller cable so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame. T o extend t[...]

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    26 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series V . COMFOR T ADJUSTMENTS Foot Platform Angle Adjustment Y ou can adjust the angle of the foot platform with a wrench. See figure 16. T o adjust the foot platform angle: 1 . Flip up the foot platform and locate the adjustment screw . 2. T urn the adjustment screw to raise the or lower the front of th[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 27 Anti-Tip Wheel Adjustment The anti-tip wheels are designed to give your power chair increased stability on rough surfaces. The anti-tip wheels are preset for smooth surfaces or indoor use only . If you plan on using your power chair on rough surfaces, it may be necessary to adjust the anti-tip wheel[...]

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    28 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series VI. B A TTERIES AND CHAR GING BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING The Jazzy Select 14 Series 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 t[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 29 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING WARNING! If your ba tter y charger has not been tested and approv ed for outdoor use, then do not expose it to adv e rse or extreme wea ther conditions. If the batter y charger is exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the [...]

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    30 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series VI. B A TTERIES AND CHAR GING How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to char ge the batteries. Y ou may use your power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time. ! Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basi[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 31 It might take a few days for the temperature of the battery to stabilize and adjust to its new ambient temperature. More importantly , it will take a few “charging cycles” (a partial drain— then a full rechar ge) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to the battery’ s [...]

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    32 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Jazzy Select 14 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 [...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 33 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[...]

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    34 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 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 regular basis. This helps ensure that your power chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications. Storage Y our p[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 35 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the front battery tray . See VI. “Batteries and Charging” for correct battery specifications. MANDA T OR Y Batter y posts, ter minals , and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.[...]

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    36 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 22. Battery Installation BODY SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 37 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE T o r eplace the batteries: 1. Turn off the power to the controller . 2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III “Y our Power Chair .” 3. Disconnect the controller connector(s) from the power base. 4. Remove the seat. 5. Remove the body shroud. 6. Loose[...]

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    38 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series VIII. 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[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 39 VIII. 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 a[...]

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    40 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series NO TES[...]

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    Jazzy Select 14 Series www .pridemobility .com 41 NO TES[...]

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    42 www .pridemobility .com Jazzy Select 14 Series NO TES[...]

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    Quality Control - Jazzy Select 14 Series Pride keeps a mor e detailed report on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector *INFMANU3198* Product Serial Number Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance[...]