Pride Mobility JET 3 - Manuals

Jet 3 Ultra 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 product’s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club.You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed product registration card or by visiting ...

6 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y Corrosive chemicals contained in batter y. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Read and follow the information in the ow...

8 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provide...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 9 I I . S A F E T Y 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 capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or damage to you...

10 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending) 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 s...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 11 I I . S A F E T Y Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant.For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III . “Your Powe...

12 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires agood sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health-care professional present while learning to properly transferyourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride reco...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 13 I I . S A F E T Y Inclement Weather Precautions Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caughtup in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the ea...

14 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and/or damage to the power chair may result. Preventing Unintended Movement WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a station...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 15 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE JET 3 ULTRA The Jet 3 Ultra has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 5 and 6. Typically, the seat assemblyincludes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motor/b...

16 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra REAR TRAPEZE BAR FRONT TRAPEZE BAR Figure 6. The Jet 3 Ultra Power Base FREE WHEEL LEVER MOTOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY ARTICULATING BEAM REAR SHROUD FASTENERS RETAINING CLIPS RETAINING CLIPS I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 17 JET 3 ULTRA SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Active Trac Drive Wheels: 10 in., solid, (10 in., pneumatic are optional) Caster Wheels: 8 in., solid, rear-mounted Anti-tip Wheels: 5 in., solid, front-mounted Maximum Speed:¹ Up to 4 mph Brakes: “Intelligent Braking” elect...

18 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra Electrical Components The electrical components are located on the power base. The ammeter and the charger power cord receptacle arelocated on the right side of the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the front of the battery tray. Thecontroller co...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 19 Manual Freewheel Levers Your power chair has a manual freewheel lever located on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengagethe drive motors from the gearboxes and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use the power chair while the drive mo...

20 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra I V . A S S E M B L Y Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your power chair. Most seats areattached to the power base with the Universal Mounting System (UMS). The UMS consists of univer...

22 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your power chair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increaseyour comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, foot platform height and a...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 23 Figure 13. Seat Mounting Holes V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 10. Reinstall the retaining clips from step 8.11. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 12. Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten.13. Reinstall the se...

24 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armrest’s width independently of theother. NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increasethe overall width of your power chair. To change the armrest width:1. Locate the two armrest knobs on each side of the arm rest re...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 25 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Foot Platform Depth Adjustment To adjust the foot platform depth:1. Remove the fasteners from the foot platform bracket.See figure 18.2. Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth.3. Reinstall the fasteners into ...

26 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Elevating Leg Rests (Optional) Elevating Leg Rests (ELRs) offer an infinite range of adjustmentfor the leg angle and a footrest adjustment range of 12–19 in. To rotate the ELRs:1. Push in release lever A. See figure 20.2. R...

Jet 3 Ultra 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 BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your 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) le...

28 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G To charge the batteries using the onboard charger:1. Position the rear of your power chair close to a standard electrical outlet.2. Be certain the controller power is turned off and the freewheel levers are in the eng...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 29 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 power chair all day on adaily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time. ! Dail...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 31 V I I . O P E R A T I O N GC CONTROLLER SYSTEM The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. The electronic controller enables you to move thepower chair, as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the conditi...

32 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra V I I . O P E R A T I O N Control Panel The control panel contains the control buttons and the battery con-dition meter. See figure 23. Horn Button: Activates the horn. On/Off Button: Turns the controller on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situat...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 33 V I I . O P E R A T I O N NOTE: The battery gauge will flash the “locked” sequence. 1 LED will flash on and then off. 2 LEDs willflash on and then off. This sequence will continue until all five LEDs flash on and then off. The sequence willcontinue until the powe...

34 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Jet 3 Ultra is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You canperform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your au...

Jet 3 Ultra 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 ! All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication. Daily Checks ! With the controller turned off, check the joystick. Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to ...

36 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Disposal of Your Power Chair Your power chair must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations. Contact your localwaste disposal agency or authorized Pride Provider for information ...

Jet 3 Ultra 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 Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires:1. Turn off the power to the controller.2. Set the power chair up on blocks.3. If you are changing a pneumatic tire, completely de...

38 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra Figure 27. Battery Wiring Diagram V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E BATTERY CONNECTOR Figure 26. Jet 3 Ultra Battery Connections WARNING! Prevent injury. Use only the quick disconnect harness supplied with your power chair. It has a thermal fuse on ea...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 39 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 21. Reinstall the foot platform.22. Reconnect the battery connector.23. Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners.24. Charge the batteries. See VI. "Batteries and Charging." When to See Your Authoriz...

40 www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra I X . W A R R A N T Y 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 ofcharge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative o...

Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com 41 I X . W A R R A N T Y ! Battery fluid spillage or leakage ! Commercial use, or use other than normal ! Improper operation, maintenance, or storage NOTE: Gradual deterioration in performance because the battery has been left in a discharged state, left incold cond...

#1 In Quality Control Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - Model JET 3 Ultra Power Chairs Thank you for making the Jet 3 Ultra your choice in power chairs. The following checkmarksindicate that we have thoroughly inspected and test dri...