Page 2 - Quick Reference Information:; S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow designated proc...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
J6 Series 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 J6 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 with the c...
Page 5 - PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 5 Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the power chair while the batteries are charging. Maximum seating weight. Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing ca...
Page 9 - GENERAL GUIDELINES; vider in the instruction process for the use of the product.; Modifications
J6 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 mobility. Pri...
Page 10 - Weight Limitations; mounted to the power chair.; Tire Inflation; Incline Information; a safely controlled descent.
10 www.pridemobility.com J6 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 mounted...
Page 11 - Freewheel Mode; Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:; Cornering Information; sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping.; See figure 1
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 11 5 (8.7%) 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 Power Chair.” W...
Page 12 - Public Streets and Roadways; To navigate up over a curb or stationary obstacle:
12 www.pridemobility.com J6 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 rules....
Page 13 - Stairs and Escalators; Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.; Elevators; before using that product.; Motor Vehicle Transport
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 13 Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach I I . S A F E T Y Stairs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or esca...
Page 14 - Positioning Belts; Removable Parts
14 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is being transported. Batteries should be secured in an upright position and protective caps should be i...
Page 15 - Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations; Transfers
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 15 Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer. WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the pow...
Page 17 - I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R; See figure 5
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 17 I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R THE J6 The J6 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. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake as...
Page 18 - Electrical Components; This is where the controller connects to the motors.; Controller Connector:
18 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series 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 the battery tray. The controller connector(s) are located inside the power base. See figure 7 ...
Page 19 - Main Circuit Breaker:
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 19 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 breaker trips to prevent damage...
Page 20 - Manual Freewheel Levers; Locate the lever on top of each motor.; See figure 8; then move to the desired position.
20 www.pridemobility.com J6 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 motors are ...
Page 21 - INITIAL ASSEMBLY; disassembly to make some comfort adjustments.; I V . A S S E M B L Y; through your authorized Pride Provider.
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 21 INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 10 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled an...
Page 22 - Seat Installation; NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Spe-; To install the seat
22 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series SEAT LATCHSAFETY FRONT EXTRUSION FRONT TRAPEZE BAR 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- vers...
Page 23 - Power Seat Option Installation; NOTE: Plug the power seat harness into the power base
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 23 Figure 13. Controller Routed on a Contour Seat 9. Secure the controller harness to the armrest receiver with wire ties. See figure 13 . Power Seat Option Installation Your power chair may be equipped with the power seat option. While the seat itself may be any one ...
Page 24 - 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 adjust-
24 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series 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 and angle, armrest angle, foot platform height and an...
Page 25 - Seat Position
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 25 Figure 18. Seatback Angle Adjustment Figure 17. Seat Position Adjustment V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 12. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 13. Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten. 14. Reinstall the seat an...
Page 26 - Armrest Width Adjustment; NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall; To change the armrest width:
26 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series Figure 19. Underside of Armrest SETSCREW V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armrest’s width independently of the other. NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall width of your power chair. To change ...
Page 27 - Foot Platform Height Adjustment; NOTE: If the lever will not rotate to the fully closed
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 27 UNCLAMPED BOLT LEVER (OPEN) NUT CAM LEVER (FULLYCLOSED) CLAMPED V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Spe- cialty Seat, Synergy Seat, or TRU-Balance Power Positioning System, refer to the controller position informatio...
Page 28 - Foot Platform Angle Adjustment
28 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Figure 23. Power Seat Toggle Switch Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the foot platform with a socket or wrench. To adjust the foot platform angle: 1. Flip up the foot platform and locate the screw. S...
Page 29 - 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
J6 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 BATTERIES AND CHARGING The J6 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-c...
Page 30 - To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency; To charge the batteries using the off-board charger:; NOTE: The LED lights on the charger indicate different
30 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Battery Break-in To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency : 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level. 2. Operate your powe...
Page 31 - 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?
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 31 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 recomm...
Page 32 - 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.
32 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series 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, infrequentl...
Page 33 - 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.; V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your J6 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 authorized Pride Provider. Preventive maintenance is very ...
Page 34 - Daily Checks
34 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series 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 high-glos...
Page 35 - 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.
J6 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 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 the un...
Page 36 - ollow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both
36 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series FRONT RIM HALF WHEEL HUB V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 26. Pneumatic Drive Wheel Disassembled WASHERS TIRE REAR RIM HALF NUTS Figure 27. Solid Drive Wheel Removal TUBE DRIVE WHEEL WASHER DRIVE WHEEL NUT AXLE SLOT AXLE KEY F ollow these easy ste...
Page 38 - Battery Replacement; You may need the following to change your batteries:
38 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on the front battery tray. See VI. “Batteries and Charging” for correct battery specifications. MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related a...
Page 39 - When to See Your authorized Pride Provider for Service
J6 Series www.pridemobility.com 39 When to See Your authorized Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your authorized Pride Provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, an...
Page 40 - A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S; J6 SPECIFICATIONS
40 www.pridemobility.com J6 Series A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S J6 SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Active-Trac Extreme (ATX) Drive Wheels: 10 in. (25.4 cm), pneumatic and solid available Front Caster Wheels: 5 in. (12.7 cm), solid Rear Caster Wheels: 6 in. (15.24 cm), solid Maximum Spe...
Page 42 - N O T E S
Page 44 - Inclusion of all Parts; Fit and Finish
Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - J6 Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance *INFMANU3964* Product Serial # Including Model...
