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A FF EE TT Y Y G GU U II D D EE LL II N N EE SS SS A 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 procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................... 6 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ....................................................................................................................... 14 IV. ASSEMBLY.............................
I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines state-ofthe-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for your power chair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service.
I. INTRODUCTION PRIDE OWNERS CLUB As an owner of a Pride product, you are encouraged to enroll in the Pride Owners Club. Complete and return your enclosed product registration card or visit Pride’s web site at www.pridemobility.com. From our home page, select “Owners Club” to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product owners. You will gain access to interviews, stories, recreation ideas, daily living tips, product and funding information, and interactive message boards.
II. SAFETY 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. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user.
II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power chair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations. WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power chair.
II. SAFETY 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 specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power chair. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all handicap public access ramps are required to have a maximum slope of 5° (8.7%).
II. SAFETY 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. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution.
II. SAFETY WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than 2 in. (5 cm) unless you have the assistance of an attendant. WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip. 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 escalators.
II. SAFETY Batteries In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more information about your power chair’s batteries, see VI. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Use proper lifting techniques and avoid lifting beyond your capacity.
II. SAFETY 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 properly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer: ! Turn off the power to the controller. ! Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.
II. SAFETY WARNING! Although the power chair seat has passed the necessary testing requirements for cigarette smoke, Pride recommends that you adhere to the following safety guidelines: ! Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended. ! Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions. ! Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal.
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE JAZZY 1170 XL PLUS SERIES POWER CHAIR Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 5 and 6. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two drive wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two caster wheels, two batteries, and wiring harnesses.
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR 1170 XL PLUS SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Active-Trac Suspension Drive Wheels: 16 in. (40.64 cm), solid, center-mounted Caster Wheels: 9 in. (22.86 cm), solid, rear articulating Anti-tip Wheels: 8 in. (20.32 cm), solid, front mounted Maximum Speed:¹ Up to 5 mph (8.04 km/h) 1 Range: Variable up to 15 miles (24 km) Brakes: “Intelligent Braking,” electronic regenerative, disc park brake Ground Clearance:² 4 in. (10.16 cm) Turning Radius:² 26.75 in. (67.
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR BATTERIES ELECTRONICS TRAY FREEWHEEL LEVER ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER (LOCATED UNDER ELECTRONICS TRAY) MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY FREEWHEEL LEVER Figure 6. Jazzy 1170XL Plus Series Power Base (Shroud Removed) CONTROLLER CONNECTOR (VSI SHOWN) MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CHARGER POWER CORD AMMETER Figure 7. Jazzy 1170XL Plus Series Electrical Components 16 www.pridemobility.
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Electronics Tray The electronics tray is located on the back of the power base. See figures 6 and 7. The ammeter, charger power cord, the main circuit breaker, and controller connectors are all located on the electronics tray. Ammeter: The ammeter displays the charger’s current output in amps. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” Charger Power Cord: The charger power cord plugs into a standard electrical outlet to supply power to the onboard battery charger during battery charging.
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with two freewheel levers. See figures 8 and 9. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use your power chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the drive motors when your power chair is on an incline, as the unit could roll on its own. Only engage the freewheel mode when on a level surface.
I V. ASSEMBLY 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 and assembled by an end user or by a qualified caregiver before using the product or making comfort adjustments.
I V. ASSEMBLY Seat Installation The standard seat installation method incorporates the seat frame and four adjustable seat posts located on the power base. WARNING! Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests. They are free to pivot, and you may lose control of the seat if they do so. To install the seat: 1. Make sure the chair is in drive mode. 2. Remove the quick release pins from each of the four seat pin receivers. See figure 10. 3. Set the seat on the seat towers. 4.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 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 angle, and controller position. NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Synergy Seating System, refer to the seat adjustment information contained in separate manuals.
V. COMFORT Manual Recline Seatback Adjustment If your power chair seat is equipped with a reclining seatback, you can adjust the seatback angle with the seatback release lever. The lever is located on the right side of the seat base. To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Pull up on the seatback release lever. 2. Move the seatback down or up to the desired position. 3. Release the lever.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Armrest Angle Adjustment To change the armrest angle: 1. Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicular to the floor. See figure 12. 2. Loosen the jam nut. 3. Turn the adjusting screw to raise or lower the front of the armrest. 4. Tighten the jam nut to lock the adjusting screw into place.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Foot Platform Height Adjustment The foot platform height is easily adjusted to six different heights. MOUNTING HARDWARE To raise or lower the foot platform: 1. Use a hex key to remove the mounting hardware from the foot platform. See figure 14. 2. Raise or lower the foot platform to the desired height. 3. Reinstall the mounting hardware into the foot platform. Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of the foot platform with a hex key.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Swing-away Footrests Swing-away Footrests (SFRs) enable you to rotate the leg rests to the side before you transfer on or off of your power chair. FOOTREST EXTENSION To rotate the SFRs: 1. Push in the release lever. See figure 16. 2. Rotate the SFRs. SFR RELEASE LEVER To adjust the SFR length: 1. Remove the two adjustment screws from the side of each footrest extension. See figure 16. 2. Slide the footrest up or down to the desired length. 3. Reinstall the two adjustment screws.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are designed to give your power chair increased stability on rough surfaces. The anti-tip wheels are preset for smooth surfaces or indoor use only. If you plan on using your power chair on rough surfaces, it may be necessary to adjust the anti-tip wheels to better suit your needs. The anti-tip wheels may need adjustment if either of the following occur: ! When coming to a stop, your power chair tips forward excessively.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING 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) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are not interchangeable.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING To charge the batteries using the onboard charger: 1. Position the rear of the power chair next to a standard electrical outlet. 2. Turn off the power to the controller and engage the manual freewheel lever(s) in the drive position. See III. “Your Power Chair.” 3. Extend the charger power cord and plug it into the electrical outlet. NOTE: The power chair incorporates an inhibit function that disables the power chair when the charger is plugged into an electrical outlet. 4.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) How does the charger work? The battery charger takes the standard electrical outlet voltage of 120 VAC (alternating current) and converts it to 24 VDC (direct current). The power chair batteries use direct current to run your power chair. When the battery voltage is low, the charger works harder to charge the battery. As the battery voltage approaches full charge, the charger doesn’t work as hard to complete the charging cycle.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a much different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium (nicads), or in other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge. They do not have a “memory” like nickel-cadmium batteries.
VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Jazzy 1170XL Plus 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 an authorized Pride Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your power chair gives you years of trouble-free operation.
VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ! 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-gloss appearance. ! Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery well, with the battery terminals facing inward, toward each other.
VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Yearly Checks Take your power chair to an authorized Pride Provider for yearly maintenance, especially if you use your power chair on a daily basis. This helps ensure that your power chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications. 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.
VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE TIRE TUBE FRONT RIM HALF SCREWS REAR RIM HALF DRIVE WHEEL WASHER DRIVE WHEEL NUT Figure 20. Jazzy 1170XL Plus Series Drive Wheel Figure 21. Jazzy 1170XL Plus Series Drive Wheel Disassembled Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both solid and pneumatic 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 deflate it before removing the wheel. 4.
VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE To replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.” 3. Unplug the connectors from the electronics tray. 4. Remove the seat. See V. “Comfort Adjustments.” 5. Remove the shroud. 6. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the batteries. 7. Remove the batteries from the power base. 8. Place the new batteries in the power base. Make sure that the terminals are facing inwards.
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VIII. WARRANTY WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not extend to those items which may require replacement due to normal wear and tear.
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Quality Control - Jazzy 1170XL Plus Series Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.
