Page 2 - Jet 3 Ultra; S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2006Pride Mobility Products Corp.INFMANU2353/Rev D/May 2006 The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and importantinformation. It is very important for you to re...
Page 3 - INTRODUCTION; C O N T E N T S
Jet 3 Ultra 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 Jet 3 Ultra I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (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 y...
Page 5 - PRIDE OWNERS CLUB; My Authorized Pride Provider:
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 ...
Page 6 - PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
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...
Page 8 - Modifications
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...
Page 9 - Weight Limitations; Tire Inflation; Avoid sudden stops and starts.
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...
Page 10 - Braking Information; removed from the system for any reason.; Cornering Information
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...
Page 11 - Freewheel Mode; Outdoor Driving Surfaces; Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.; Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach; Stairs and Escalators
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...
Page 12 - Transfers; Doors; Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.; Elevators; Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position
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...
Page 13 - Inclement Weather Precautions; Positioning Belts; Public Streets and Roadways; Batteries
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...
Page 14 - Removable Parts
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...
Page 15 - I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R; THE JET 3 ULTRA; Figure 5. The Jet 3 Ultra
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...
Page 16 - Figure 6. The Jet 3 Ultra Power Base
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
Page 17 - NOTE: All specifications subject to change without notice.
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...
Page 18 - Electrical Components; Figure 7. Jet 3 Ultra Electrical Components
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...
Page 19 - Manual Freewheel Levers
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...
Page 20 - I V . A S S E M B L Y; Seat Installation; Figure 10. Universal Mounting System; INITIAL ASSEMBLY
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...
Page 22 - V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS; Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment; Figure 12A. Trapeze Bars Location
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...
Page 23 - Figure 13. Seat Mounting Holes; Seat Position; Figure 14. Manual Recline Seatback Adjustment
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...
Page 24 - Armrest Width Adjustment; Tighten the jam nut to lock the adjusting screw into plac; Figure 16. Underside of Armrest; Controller Position; Unplug the controller connectors from the power pod.; Figure 15. Seatback Angle Adjustment
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...
Page 25 - Foot Platform Depth Adjustment; Figure 17. Bottom View of Foot Platform; Figure 18. Foot Platform Adjustment; Foot Platform Height Adjustment
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 ...
Page 26 - Figure 20. Elevating Leg Rests; The anti-tip wheels constantly rub the ground.
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...
Page 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; Charging the Batteries
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...
Page 28 - become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.
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...
Page 29 - Always charge the batteries fully prior to your trip.
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...
Page 31 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; GC CONTROLLER SYSTEM; Joystick; Figure 22. GC Controller System
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...
Page 32 - Control Panel; Speed Dial: Controls the power chair speed.; Turn the dial clockwise to increase the speed.; Lock Mode; Figure 23. GC Joystick Module
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...
Page 33 - Sleep Mode
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...
Page 34 - 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; Temperature; Keep the controller clean.
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...
Page 35 - Daily Checks; Check the caster wheels for wear. Replace them as necessary.; Yearly Checks
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 ...
Page 36 - Disposal of Your Power Chair; Wheel Replacement; Figure 24. Jet 3 Ultra Drive
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 ...
Page 37 - Battery Replacement
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...
Page 38 - Figure 27. Battery Wiring Diagram; Figure 26. Jet 3 Ultra Battery Connections; Place a new battery in the front of the battery tray. Make; Slide the battery tray back into the power base.
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...
Page 39 - When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service
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...
Page 40 - I X . W A R R A N T Y; FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY; Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:
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...
Page 41 - Battery fluid spillage or leakage
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...
Page 42 - N O T E S
Page 43 - Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.; Date Inspected; Quality Control - Model JET 3 Ultra; Power Chairs; Fit and Finish; Product Serial Number
#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...
