Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S; Quick Reference Information
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2011Pride Mobility Products Corp.INFMANU2828/Rev H/August 2011 NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary....
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................
Page 4 - Jazzy 600 Series; I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; SAFETY; we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
4 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The power 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 wit...
Page 5 - PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 5 I I . S A F E T Y 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. Read and follow the information in the...
Page 9 - GENERAL GUIDELINES; vider in the instruction process for the use of the product.; Modifications; tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 9 I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL GUIDELINES 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 mobili...
Page 10 - Weight Limitations; mounted to the; Tire Inflation; Incline Information; ensure a safely controlled descent.
10 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series 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. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user and any accessories ...
Page 11 - Freewheel Mode; Braking Information; Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:; Cornering Information; sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping.
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 11 5° (8.7%) I I . S A F E T Y Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending) WARNING! If your power chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to n...
Page 12 - Public Streets and Roadways
12 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series 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 traffic...
Page 13 - Stairs and Escalators; Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.; Elevators
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 13 I I . S A F E T Y To navigate up over a curb or stationary obstacle: 1. Approach the curb or obstacle slowly, and make sure the power chair is traveling perpendicular to the obstacle. See figure 2. 2. Increase the forward speed just before the front wheels c...
Page 14 - Motor Vehicle Transport; properly secured during motor vehicle transport.; Positioning Belts; Batteries; Removable Parts; Preventing Unintended Movement
14 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series I I . S A F E T Y Motor Vehicle Transport Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The power chair sho be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and/o...
Page 15 - Transfers; Reaching and Bending
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 15 I I . S A F E T Y Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position 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 prop- erly transfer yourself. To elimi...
Page 16 - Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations; authorized Pride Provider to report the incident.
16 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series I I . S A F E T Y 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...
Page 17 - I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 17 SEATBACK RELEASE LEVER I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE JAZZY 600 SERIES Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base...
Page 18 - ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS; This is where the controller connects to the motors.; Controller Connector:; seat assembly and not allowed to drag on the floor.
18 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series TRAPEZE BARS FRONT COVER MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY Figure 6. The Jazzy 600 Series Power Base I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS The electrical components are located inside the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the front of...
Page 19 - Main Circuit Breaker:
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 19 BATTERY CONNECTOR I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Main Circuit Breaker: The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your power chair. When the batteries and the motors are heavily strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the main circuit breake...
Page 20 - Manual Freewheel Levers; To engage or disengage the drive motors:; Locate the lever on top of each motor.
20 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series Manual Freewheel Levers Your 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 moto...
Page 21 - INITIAL ASSEMBLY; disassembly to make some comfort adjustments.; I V . A S S E M B L Y
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 21 ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLLER POSITION SEAT HEIGHT/ANGLE ADJUSTMENT FOOT PLATFORM HEIGHT/DEPTH ADJUSTMENT FOOT PLATFORM ANGLE ADJUSTMENT INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or a...
Page 22 - Seat Installation
22 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series HARNESS ACCESS POINT SIDE TABS 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 are attached to the power base with the Uni- versal Mounting S...
Page 23 - V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS; You may need the following to make comfort; NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or lowering
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 23 TRAPEZE BARS SCREWS RETAINING CLIPS SEAT POSTS 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 increase your comfort, such as seat height...
Page 24 - Seat Position Adjustment
24 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series 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 seat. 14. Reconnect the co...
Page 25 - NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the; To change the armrest width:
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 25 Seatback Angle Adjustment If your power chair is equipped with an adjustable seat- back, you can adjust it to four (4) different angles: 90°, 102°, 105°, or 107°. To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Remove the adjusting screws from each seat hinge. See figure 1...
Page 26 - Controller Position; To extend the controller:; NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Spe-
26 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series CONTROLLER BRACKET SETSCREW V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Controller Position You can move the controller in toward or out away from the armrest, or change the position of the con- troller for either left-hand or right-hand use. WARNING! Do not pla...
Page 27 - Foot Platform Height Adjustment
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 27 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S To release the positioning belt: 1. Press the push button mechanism on the plastic housing. MANDATORY! Make sure the positioning belt is properly secured to the power chair and is adjusted for operator comfort before e...
Page 28 - 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; for use in power chairs.; Charging the Batteries
28 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series 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 (flu...
Page 29 - To charge the batteries using the off-board charger:; NOTE: The LED lights on the charger indicate different; To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:
Jazzy 600 Series 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 To charge the batteries using the off-board charger: 1. Position the front of your power chair next to a standard electrical outlet. 2. Be certain the controller power is turned off. 3. Plug the off-board charger...
Page 30 - Daily Use; supplied with the battery charger for charging instructions.; How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?; Why do my new batteries seem weak?
30 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using your power chair. Your power chair will be ready each morning to give you a full day’s service. It is...
Page 31 - How can I ensure maximum battery life?; and limited battery life.; How should I store my power chair and its batteries?; at least once per week.; What about public transportation?; to determine that carrier’s specific requirements.
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 31 How can I ensure maximum battery life? A fully charged deep-cycle battery will provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your power chair’s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infr...
Page 32 - V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E; CARE AND MAINTENANCE; chair’s care or operation, contact your authorized Pride Provider.; Should your power chair come in contact with water:; Dry your power chair as thoroughly as possible with a towel.; Temperature; Keep the controller clean.
32 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series 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 Jazzy 600 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 your ...
Page 33 - Daily Checks
Jazzy 600 Series 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 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 retain its hi...
Page 34 - Storage; batteries from the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”; Disposal of Your Power Chair; your product before application.; Wheel Replacement; readily available through your authorized Pride Provider.; Remove the drive wheel nut and washer from the axle.
34 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 600 Series V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Storage Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature extremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! If you fail to store...
Page 35 - Reassemble the rims and reinstall the screws.; Battery Replacement; for correct battery specifications.
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 35 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 23. Jazzy 600 Drive Wheel Disassembled Figure 22. Jazzy 600 Drive Wheel DRIVE WHEEL NUT DRIVE WHEEL WASHER AXLE SLOT AXLE KEY TIRE SCREWS REAR RIM HALF TUBE FRONT RIM HALF 5. Pull the wheel off the axle. 6. ...
Page 37 - You may need the following to change your batteries:
Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 37 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E You may need the following to change your batteries: metric/standard socket set and ratchet adjustable wrench To replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Make sure that the power chair is ...
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Jazzy 600 Series www.pridemobility.com 38 N O T E S
Page 44 - Quality Control - Jazzy 600 Series; Inclusion of all Parts; Fit and Finish; SERIES
Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - Jazzy 600 Series Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance *INFMANU2828* Including Models: ...
