Pride Mobility JET2 - Manuals

Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

2 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 Copyright ©2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU1296 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 manual you do not understand, or if you re...

Page 3 - C O N T E N T S

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 3 C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ..............................................................................................

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

4 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/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 modern, a...

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

Jet 2/Rev F/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 visiting P...

Page 6 - SAFETY; instruction process for the use of the product.

6 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/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 pro...

Page 7 - Weight Limitations; Tire Inflation

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 7 I I . S A F E T Y n Check the brakes. See X. Care and Maintenance. n Check battery charge. See IX. Batteries and Charging. NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride provider for assistance. Weight Limitations Your power chair is rate...

Page 8 - Braking Information; Figure 1. Maximum Incline and Decline

8 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 I I . S A F E T Y 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 ...

Page 10 - Public Streets and Roadways; Doors

10 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than two inches unless you have the assistance of an attendant. WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, c...

Page 11 - Positioning Belts

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 11 I I . S A F E T Y Motor Vehicle Transport Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a power chair. Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a...

Page 12 - Inclement Weather Precautions; Reaching and Bending; Preventing Unintended movement; Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations

12 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 I I . S A F E T Y 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 p...

Page 14 - Where do radio waves come from?

14 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 I I I . E M I / R F I EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When th...

Page 16 - I V . Y O U R J E T 2

16 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 I V . Y O U R J E T 2 SEATBACK ARMRESTS CONTROLLER BODY SHROUD Figure 3. The Jet 2 FOOTREST DRIVE WHEEL ANTI-TIP WHEELS REAR CASTER WHEEL SEAT ASSEMBLY POWER BASE ASSEMBLY Your Jet 2 has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 3 and 4....

Page 17 - SPECIFICATIONS

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 17 I V . Y O U R J E T 2 SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Limited Drive Wheels: 14 in. solid, center-mounted (pneumatic tires are optional) Caster Wheels: 8 in. solid, rear articulating Anti-tip Wheels: 6 in. solid, front mounted Maximum Speed: Up to 4.5 mph Brakes:...

Page 18 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND COMPONENTS; Battery charger AC power cord receptacle:; This is where your battery charger power cord plugs in. The; Main Circuit Breaker:; Figure 4. Utility Tray

18 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 I V . Y O U R J E T 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND COMPONENTS The electrical connectors and components are located on the back of your Jet 2. See figure 4. n Battery charger AC power cord receptacle: This is where your battery charger power cord plugs in. The ...

Page 19 - To engage or disengage the freewheel feature:; then move to the desired position.; Figure 6. Drive Engaged; MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVERS

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 19 I V . Y O U R J E T 2 MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVERS For your convenience, your Jet 2 is equipped with two manual freewheel levers. See figures 5 and 6. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use your ...

Page 20 - Figure 9. Charger Connector; V . A S S E M B L Y; Figure 8. Seat Installation; SEAT INSTALLATION; To install the joystick controller:

20 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 Figure 9. Charger Connector V . A S S E M B L Y Figure 8. Seat Installation Figure 7. Seat Tower To reduce the possibility of shipping damage, your Jet 2s seat is removed from the power base. The joystick may also have been removed from the armrest. The fo...

Page 21 - Figure 11. Joystick And Bracket; Figure 10. 9-pin Controller Connector

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 21 SLIDE JOYSTICK MOUNTING ARM INTO BRACKET SETSCREW Figure 11. Joystick And Bracket V . A S S E M B L Y Figure 10. 9-pin Controller Connector

Page 22 - V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; SEAT HEIGHT; To change the seat height:; Figure 12. Seat Post Nut And Bolt; NUT AND BOLT; Figure 13. Armrest Width and Height; LOOSEN SETSCREWS TO CHANGE ARMREST HEIGHT; ARMREST WIDTH; To change the armrest width:; LOOSEN THUMBSCREWS TO CHANGE ARMREST WIDTH

22 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S After you have become familiar with your Jet 2s opera- tion, you may find the need to adjust the seat. There are some adjustments you can make to increase your com- fort such as seat height, armrest width, height a...

Page 23 - ARMREST ANGLE; To change the armrest angle:; JOYSTICK EXTENSION; To extend the joystick:; Figure 14. Armrest Angle Adjustment

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 23 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S ARMREST ANGLE You can adjust the armrest angle to fit your specific needs. See figure 14. To change the armrest angle: 1. Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicular to the floor. 2. Use a 1/2-in. wrenc...

Page 24 - Figure 16. Footrest Height; FOOTREST HEIGHT; To raise or lower the footrest:; FOOTREST ANGLE; To adjust the footrest angle:; SWING-AWAY FOOTRESTS OPTION; To adjust the ELR angle:

24 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 16. Footrest Height REMOVE THIS NUT AND BOLT TO CHANGE FOOTREST HEIGHT. Figure 17. Footrest Angle TURN SETSCREW TO CHANGE FOOTREST ANGLE. FOOTREST HEIGHT The footrest height is easily adjusted to one of six d...

Page 25 - Figure 20. Elevating Leg Rests; Figure 19. Elevating Leg Rests; RELEASE LEVER; To adjust the ELR length:; NOTE: Each drive tire must have at least 30 lbs. of air

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 25 Figure 20. Elevating Leg Rests V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 19. Elevating Leg Rests RELEASE LEVER LEG REST ADJUSTMENT SCREWS Figure 21. Anti-tip Adjustment ANTI-TIP ADJUSTMENT NUT LEG REST ADJUSTMENT BOLT To adjust the ELR length: 1. Rem...

Page 26 - V I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y; Figure 22. Removing The Seat; SEAT REMOVAL; To remove the body shroud:; BATTERY REMOVAL; To remove the batteries:

26 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 V I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y Figure 22. Removing The Seat SEAT REMOVAL You may wish to remove the seat for transportation. See figure 22. To remove the seat: 1. Turn the power off. 2. Make sure your Jet 2 is not in freewheel mode. 3. Unplug the controller ...

Page 27 - To operate your Jet 2:; position, the faster your Jet 2 will move.; BATTERY CONDITION; Battery Condition Meter; may cause your Jet 2 to become inoperative.; Figure 23. Joystick Movement; V I I I . O P E R A T I O N

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 27 DYNAMIC DL CONTROLLER The Dynamic DL controller has a speed and response adjustment knob that combines both speed and response functions. See figure 23. When you increase the speed, you decrease the sensitivity. When you decrease the speed, you increase the...

Page 28 - Trouble Codes; Thermal Rollback

28 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 Trouble Codes In addition to indicating the current state of battery charge, the battery condition meter can also indicate possible problems with your Jet 2. If the battery condition meter is flashing rapidly, the controller may be indicating a fault. The f...

Page 29 - I X . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G; Figure 24. Onboard Battery Charger; BATTERY; BATTERIES; To charge the batteries using the onboard charger:; Position the rear of your Jet 2 close to a standard wall outlet.

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 29 I X . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Figure 24. Onboard Battery Charger BATTERY CHARGER CHARGER FUSE WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. WARNING! Always protect batt...

Page 30 - NOTE: If the run plug is not reconnected, your Jet 2 will not run.; To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:

30 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 I X . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 3. Remove the battery charger cord from the back pouch of your Jet 2 and plug it into the battery charger AC power cord receptacle located on the power base. See figure 4. WARNING! Failure to properly align the ...

Page 31 - BATTERIES AND CHARGINGFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS); How does the charger work?; NOTE; How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 31 I X . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 3. Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and operate your Jet 2 again. The batteries will now perform at over 90% of their potential. 4. After four or five charging cycles, the batteries will t...

Page 32 - Limit baggage weight to essential items.; What type of battery should I use?; cycle batteries that are similar in performance.; Battery Specifications; Why do my new batteries seem weak?; possible. They do not have a memory like nickel-cadmium batteries.; How can I ensure maximum battery life?

32 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 I X . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G n Limit baggage weight to essential items. n Try to maintain an even speed and avoid stop-and-go driving. What type of battery should I use? We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free...

Page 33 - How should I store my Jet 2 and its batteries?; warmed for several days prior to recharging.; What about public transportation?; in advance to determine the carriers specific requirements.; What about shipping?; shipping container and ship the batteries in separate boxes.

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 33 I X . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How should I store my Jet 2 and its batteries? If you do not use your Jet 2 regularly, we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries at least once per week. If you do not plan on using your...

Page 34 - X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; Should your Jet 2 come in contact with water:; TEMPERATURE

34 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires slippery and cause your Jet 2 to skid. X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Your Jet 2 is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motori...

Page 35 - DAILY CHECKS; To check the brakes:; MONTHLY CHECKS

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 35 X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E n The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance. n Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are ...

Page 36 - YEARLY CHECKS; Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe wheel replacement:

36 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E n Check for drive tire wear. See an your authorized Pride provider for replacement. n Check the rear casters for wear. Replace them as necessary. n Check the rear forks for damage or fluttering which indicates that th...

Page 37 - Figure 25. Drive Wheel Hub Cap Removal; DRIVE WHEEL NUT; Figure 26. Drive Wheel Nut Removal; BATTERY REPLACEMENT; To replace the batteries:; Loosen and remove the nuts on the negative battery terminals.

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 37 X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 25. Drive Wheel Hub Cap Removal DRIVE WHEEL NUT Figure 26. Drive Wheel Nut Removal BATTERY REPLACEMENT Refer to the battery diagram that is printed on a label located on the Jet 2 frame near the battery tray. T...

Page 38 - MOTOR BRUSH CAPS; Figure 28. Motor Brushes; NEW MOTOR BRUSH; WHEN TO SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED PRIDE PROVIDER FOR SERVICE

38 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 27. Motor MOTOR BRUSH CAPS Figure 28. Motor Brushes NEW MOTOR BRUSH WORN MOTOR BRUSHES WHEN TO SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED PRIDE PROVIDER FOR SERVICE The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your Je...

Page 39 - To inspect or replace the motor brushes:

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 39 X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CAUTION! If inspection determines excessive wear on the brushes, they must be replaced or motor damage will result. Failure to maintain the brushes could void the warranty. To inspect or replace the motor brushes: 1. ...

Page 40 - X I . O P T I O N S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S; OXYGEN TANK HOLDER

40 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 X I . O P T I O N S A N D A C C E S S O R I E S The following options and accessories are available from your authorized Pride provider. OXYGEN TANK HOLDER The removable oxygen tank holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of the accessory bracket...

Page 41 - X I I . W A R R A N T Y; FIVE-YEAR LIMITED FRAME WARRANTY

Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com 41 X I I . W A R R A N T Y FIVE-YEAR LIMITED FRAME WARRANTY There will be a five-year limited frame warranty on Pride workmanship. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one (1) year from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original ...

Page 42 - WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

42 www.pridemobility.com Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 X I I . W A R R A N T Y WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS n ABS plastic body shrouds and footrest covers are wear items and not warranted. n Batteries (battery manufacturer provides a six-month limited warranty) n Tires and tubes n Upholstery and seating n Repairs and/or...

Page 43 - Quality Control - Model; Thank you for making the Jet 2 your choice in power chairs.; In Quality; Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.

Quality Control - Model Thank you for making the Jet 2 your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Jet 2. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been driven and inspected. Model #______________ Serial #______________ Controller Fit and Finish Controller Serial # Performance...