Pride Mobility Jazzy 1143 - Manuals

Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S; Pride Mobility Products Corp.

2 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S INFMANU1285 Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp. Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manua...

Page 3 - T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 3 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 6...

Page 4 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; INTRODUCTION; Information Exchange

4 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N INTRODUCTION Welcome 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 moder...

Page 5 - Pride Owners Club; us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 5 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N Pride Owners Club As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiti...

Page 6 - SAFETY; instruction process for the use of the product.; Modifications; Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain

6 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride...

Page 7 - Weight Limitations; Tire Inflation; Incline Information; Avoid sudden stops and starts.

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 7 NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride provider for assistance. Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight cap...

Page 8 - Braking Information; Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:; Cornering Information; the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping.

8 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 I I . S A F E T Y Figure 1a. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending) 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 possibil...

Page 9 - Outdoor Driving Surfaces; Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.; Freewheel Mode

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 9 Figure 1b. Curb Approach (Correct and Incorrect) Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes ...

Page 10 - Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.

10 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 I I . S A F E T Y 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 tr...

Page 11 - Transfers; before attempting a transfer:; Positioning Belts

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 11 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. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends ...

Page 12 - Preventing Unintended movement

12 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 Inclement Weather Precautions WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may adversely affect the performance and safety of your power chair, re...

Page 13 - Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations; Alcohol; awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.; Removable Parts

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 13 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....

Page 14 - or; Radio; Where do radio waves come from?

14 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 I I I . E M I / R F I 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 energy. When this energy ad- versely affects th...

Page 15 - Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI?; radio source than one with a low immunity level.; What is the FDA doing about the problem?; Here are some precautions you can take:; What should I do if my power chair moves unexpectedly?

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 15 I I I . E M I / R F I 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 mete...

Page 16 - I V . T H E J A Z Z Y 1 1 4 3

16 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 I V . T H E J A Z Z Y 1 1 4 3 Figure 2. The Jazzy 1143 SEATBACK CONTROLLER ANTI-TIP WHEELS ARMRESTS BODY SHROUD FOOTREST CASTER WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL FREEWHEEL LEVERS SEAT ASSEMBLY POWER BASE ASSEMBLY THE JAZZY 1143 The Jazzy has two main assemblies: the se...

Page 17 - Specifications; Limited suspension

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 17 I V . T H E J A Z Z Y 1 1 4 3 Specifications Suspension: Limited suspension Drive Wheels: 12.5-in. pneumatic, center-mounted (solid tires are optional) Caster Wheels: 9-in. pneumatic, rear articulating (solid tires are optional) Anti-tip Wheels: 8-in. s...

Page 19 - Electronics Tray; connector are all located on the electronics tray.; Onboard Battery Charger AC Power Cord Receptacle:; This is where the AC power cord plugs into the; Main Circuit Breaker:; This is where the controller connects to the power base.; Charger Inhibit Connector:; the female connector before making the connection.

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 19 Electronics Tray The electronics tray is located on the back of the power base. See figures 3 and 4. The ammeter, the onboard charger AC power cord receptacle, the main circuit breaker, the controller connector, and the charger inhibit connector are all...

Page 20 - Manual Freewheel Levers; To engage or disengage the drive motors:; Turn them rearward to engage the drive motors. See figure 5.

20 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 I V . T H E J A Z Z Y 1 1 4 3 Manual Freewheel Levers For convenience, your Jazzy 1143 is equipped with two manual freewheel levers. See figures 2 and 3. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do n...

Page 21 - You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:; SEAT HEIGHT; To change the seat height:; ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT; To change the armrest width:; V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 21 After you have become familiar with your Jazzys 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. ...

Page 22 - ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT; To change the armrest angle:; CONTROLLER EXTENSION ADJUSTMENT; To extend the controller:; CONTROLLER POSITION; To change the controller position:

22 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S TURN THIS HEX SCREW TO CHANGE ARMREST ANGLE. Figure 11. Wire Tie Location USE A WIRE TIE TO SUPPORT THE CONTROLLER CABLE. ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the armrest angle to fit your specific needs. To ch...

Page 23 - FOOTREST HEIGHT; To raise or lower the footrest:; To adjust the footrest angle:; FOOTREST DEPTH; To adjust the footrest depth:; ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; To change the armrest height:

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 23 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S FOOTREST HEIGHT The footrest height is easily adjusted to six different heights. To raise or lower the footrest: 1. Use a hex key to remove the bolt, spacers, and nut from the footrest. See figure 12. 2. Raise or ...

Page 24 - ANTI-TIP WHEEL ADJUSTMENT

24 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 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! WARNING! The...

Page 25 - V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G; BATTERIES; To charge the batteries using the onboard charger:; Position the rear of your Jazzy close to a standard wall outlet.

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 25 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES 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...

Page 26 - To charge the batteries using the off-board charger:; NOTE: If the run plug is not reconnected, your Jazzy will not operate.; To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:; BATTERIES AND CHARGINGFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs); How does the charger work?

26 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G OFF-BOARD CHARGER To charge the batteries using the off-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 ...

Page 27 - How often must I charge the batteries?; batteries for more than 24 hours at a charging cycle.; How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 27 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your Jazzy all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time. ...

Page 28 - time to break in your battery properly.; How can I ensure maximum battery life?; should be warmed for several days prior to recharging.; What about public transportation?; in advance to determine that carriers specific requirements.; What about shipping?; shipping container and ship the batteries in separate boxes.; Why do my new batteries seem weak?; possible. They do not have a memory like nickel-cadmium batteries.

28 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide a battery that best suits your Jazzys specific demands. Fresh batteries arrive regularly at Pride and are promptly shipped with a full charge. During...

Page 29 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; VSI CONTROLLER; Joystick

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 29 V I I . O P E R A T I O N 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 a...

Page 30 - Battery Condition Meter; reminding you the batteries need to be charged immediately!

30 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 V I I . O P E R A T I O N On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the chair. This will cause the power chair to stop abruptly. WARNING! Always turn the powe...

Page 31 - Actuator Key and Actuator Lights (for optional equipment); The horn key activates the horn.; Controller Connector; resumes its normal operation.

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 31 V I I . O P E R A T I O N NOTE: We recommend 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 Lights (for optional equipment) A...

Page 32 - VSI Error Codes

32 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 VSI Error Codes The VSI controller is designed with the users 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 e...

Page 33 - V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; Should your Jazzy come in contact with water:; TEMPERATURE

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 33 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Your Jazzy is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an ...

Page 34 - DAILY CHECKS

34 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E WARNING! Make sure your tires are inflated to 30-35 psi. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Serious personal injury m...

Page 35 - MONTHLY CHECKS

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 35 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E MONTHLY CHECKS n Check that the anti-tip wheels do not rub the ground when you are operate the Jazzy. Adjust them as neces- sary. See V. Comfort Adjustments. n Check for extreme wear on the anti-tip wheels...

Page 36 - BATTERY REPLACEMENT; To replace the batteries:

36 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E BATTERY REPLACEMENT A diagram is printed on a decal located on the Jazzy frame near the battery tray. WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead com- pounds. Wear goggle...

Page 37 - MOTOR BRUSHES; To inspect or replace the motor brushes:; WHEN TO SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED PRIDE

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 37 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E MOTOR 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 ...

Page 38 - I X . O P T I O N S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S; POWER ELEVATING SEAT OPTION; capabilities of the Jazzy in several ways:

38 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 I X . O P T I O N S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S POWER ELEVATING SEAT OPTION Y our Jazzy may be equipped with a power elevating seat actuator. See figure 20. This feature can enhance the capabilities of the Jazzy in several ways: n By elevating the seat,...

Page 39 - POWER ELEVATING SEAT OPERATION

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 39 I X . O P T I O N S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S Figure 21. Power Seat Switch POWER SEAT SWITCH NOTE: Be sure you are on a flat level surface before activating the power elevating seat. POWER ELEVATING SEAT OPERATION You can control the power seat throug...

Page 40 - Make sure the belt is secure but does not cause discomfort.; standard size walker.

40 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 I X . O P T I O N S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S 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 ...

Page 41 - X . W A R R A N T Y; LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 41 X . W A R R A N T Y LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your Jazzy 1143 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 a...

Page 42 - WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

42 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03 X . W A R R A N T Y WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS ABS plastic body shrouds and footrest covers (wear items) n Batteries (battery manufacturer provides a 6-month limited warranty) n Tires and tubes n Upholstery and seating n Repairs and/or modifications made to an...

Page 43 - Thank you for making the Jazzy 1143 your choice in power chairs.; Quality Control - Model 1143; Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.; Date Inspected

N O T E S #1 In Quality Control Thank you for making the Jazzy 1143 your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Jazzy 1143. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Quality Control - Model 1143 Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the ...