Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2008Pride Mobility Products Corp.INFMANU3121/Rev C/April 2008 Authorized Pride Provider:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Num...
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Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY .............................................................................................................
Page 4 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; SAFETY
4 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The travel chair you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you...
Page 5 - PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 5 I I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the travel chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is veryimportant for you to read and understand them completely. Maximum seating weight. Read and follow the inf...
Page 9 - Modifications; Pre-Ride Safety Check; Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 9 I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY MANDATORY! Do not operate your new Z-Chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your Z-Chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensi...
Page 10 - Weight Limitations; Tire Inflation; Avoid sudden stops and starts.
10 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair I I . S A F E T Y Weight Limitations Your Z-Chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your Z-Chair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty....
Page 11 - Freewheel Mode; Braking Information; Your Z-Chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:; Cornering Information
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 11 I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! If your Z-Chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to h...
Page 12 - Outdoor Driving Surfaces; Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.; Inclement Weather Precautions; Public Streets and Roadways
12 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair I I . S A F E T Y Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your Z-Chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed ofconcrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter ...
Page 13 - Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 13 I I . S A F E T Y Stairs and Escalators Travel chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your Z-Chair to negotiate steps or escalators. Doors ! Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. ! ...
Page 14 - Batteries; Removable Parts
14 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair I I . S A F E T Y Batteries In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For moreinformation about your power chair’s batteries, see VI. “Batteries and Charging.” MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and ...
Page 15 - Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations; Transfers; Turn off the power to the controller.
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 15 I I . S A F E T Y Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a Z-Chair. This includes awareness of safety issues whentaking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations. ...
Page 19 - Manual Freewheel Levers; To engage or disengage the drive system:
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 19 Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your Z-Chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you todisable the drive system in order to maneuver the chair manually. This is called freewheel mode. WARNING! Do not use the Z-Chai...
Page 20 - INITIAL ASSEMBLY; I V . A S S E M B L Y / D I S A S S E M B L Y
20 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your Z-Chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly tomake some comfort adjustments. Figure 8 details those parts of the Z-Chair that are designed to be disassembled andassembled b...
Page 21 - Seat Installation
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 21 Figure 10. Z-Chair Components I V . A S S E M B L Y / D I S A S S E M B L Y Figure 9. Seat Installation Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial op-eration or after transporting your Z-Chair. The seat is attachedto the power b...
Page 22 - Assembly; Grasp the foot platform and lift the front section to a vertical
22 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair I V . A S S E M B L Y / D I S A S S E M B L Y Figure 12. Toggle Latch Open Figure 11. Toggle Latch Closed Figure 13. Rear Section Positioning Figure 14. Align Frame Sections Figure 15. Lift Front Section Assembly 1. Tilt the Z-Chair rear section rearward onto the ant...
Page 23 - V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS; Seat Height Adjustment
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 23 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 travel chair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increaseyour comfort, such as seat height, armrest width, foot platform depth, and controller pos...
Page 24 - Armrest Width Adjustment; You can change each armrest’s width independently of the other.; To change the armrest width:; Locate the two armrest knobs on each side of the; Foot Platform Depth Adjustment; Remove the hardware from the foot platform bracket.; Controller Position; To change the controller position:; Cut the wire tie securing the controller and XLR cables
24 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S NOTE: If the lever will not rotate to the fully closedposition, then turn the nut counterclockwise one-quar-ter or one-half turn. Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armrest’s width independently of the other. NOTE: Ch...
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 AND CHARGING; Charging the Batteries
Z-Chair 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 AND CHARGING The Z-Chair uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since theyare sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep...
Page 26 - To charge the batteries using the off-board charger:
26 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair 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 off-board charger: 1. Position the front of your travel chair next to a standard electrical outlet. See figure 21. 2. Be certain the controller power is turned off. Figure 21. Battery Cha...
Page 27 - accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.
Z-Chair 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 Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your Z-Chair all day on a dailybasis or you may not use it for weeks at a time. ! Daily Use If you use your Z-Chair on a daily basis...
Page 28 - How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?; Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip.; What type of batteries should I use?; Why do my new batteries seem weak?
28 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no wind, hills, or curves. More oftenyou are presented with hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, a...
Page 30 - V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; Should your Z-Chair come in contact with water:; Keep the controller clean.
30 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Z-Chair is a sophisticated travel mobility vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks.You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an au...
Page 31 - Daily Checks; Check the caster wheels for wear. Replace them as necessary.; Yearly Checks
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 31 V 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. ! The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retainits high-glo...
Page 32 - Storage
32 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Storage Your Z-Chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature extremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries fromthe Z-Chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! If you fail to store the unit properly...
Page 33 - To replace the wheel:
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 33 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E WARNING! When changing a tire, remove only the center lug nut and washer, then remove the wheel. If any fur ther disassembly is required, deflate the tire completely or it may explode. To replace the wheel: 1. Turn off the ...
Page 34 - When to See An Authorized Pride Provider for Service
34 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 4. Flip the battery box back over so the handle is up and remove the lid.5. Remove the red (+) positive and black (-) negative battery leads from each battery.6. Remove the batteries.7. Put the new battery batteries back in...
Page 35 - V I I I . W A R R A N T Y; FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 35 V I I I . 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...
Page 36 - SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE
36 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair V I I I . W A R R A N T Y SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Pride Provider. Do not return faulty parts to Pride without priorwritten authorization. All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submi...
Page 37 - A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Z-Chair www.pridemobility.com 37 A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Z CHAIR SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Limited Drive Wheels: 8 in. (20.32 cm), solid Front Caster Wheels: 5 in. (12.7 cm), solid Rear Anti-tip Wheels: 3 in. (7.62 cm), solid Maximum Speed:¹ Up to 3.5 mph (5.65 km/h) Range p...
Page 38 - LENGTH
38 www.pridemobility.com Z-Chair A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Figure 26. Z-Chair Dimensions and Ground Clearance LENGTH WIDTH 19” (48.26 cm ) TURNING RADIUS 26.75”(67.95 cm ) GROUND CLEARANCE 29” (73.66 cm ) 1.75” (4.45 cm ) 32.5” (82.55 cm) with foot platform
Page 40 - Q u a l i t y C o n t r o l - M o d e l 1 400; Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.; Date Inspected; Inclusion of all Parts; Fit and Finish
Q u a l i t y C o n t r o l - M o d e l 1 400 Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector Serial Number *INFMANU3121* Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Perfo...
