Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owners manual before operating your power chair. Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON www.pridemobility.
SAFETY GUIDELINES Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for set-up, contact your authorized Pride provider. Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owners manual.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION.......................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ...................................................................................................... 6 III. EMI/RFI ..................................................................................................... 13 IV. THE JAZZY 1103 ..................................................................................... 15 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS .......................
I. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Power Chair. The Pride Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new power chair will add convenience to your daily living. At Pride, your safety is important to us.
I. INTRODUCTION Pride Owners Club As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Prides web site at www.pridemobility.com. As a registered member, each time you visit our site, you will have access to the most interactive and honest educational venue available today for people with mobility needs, their families, and friends.
II. S AFE T Y SAFETY WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners 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 NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride provider for assistance. 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 your power chair. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
II. SAFETY WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
II. SAFETY Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas.
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. Stairs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
II. SAFETY To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer: n Turn the power off. See VII. Operation. n Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See IV. The Jazzy 1103 n Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to improve power chair stability during transfer. n Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from your power chair.
II. SAFETY Reaching and Bending Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from tipping. Pride recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
I I I . E M I / R F I Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of power chairs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy. When this energy adversely affects the operation of an electronic device, it is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). WARNING! Radio waves may interfere with the control of power chairs.
I I I . E M I / R F I Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of chair differs in its ability to resist electromagnetic interference. That is, each has a particular level of immunity to interference, measured in volts per meter (Vm). A higher immunity level offers greater protection. In other words, a power chair with a high immunity level is less likely to be affected by a strong radio source than one with a low immunity level.
I V. THE JAZZY 1103 The Jazzy has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 2, 3, and 4. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The Jazzy seat may also have some optional accessories attached to it, such as a basket, a cane/crutch holder, or a cup holder. See IX. Options and Accessories. The power base is the heart of the Jazzy.
I V. Suspension: Drive Wheels: Caster Wheels: Anti-Tip Wheels: Max. Speed: Brakes: Ground Clearance: Turning Radius: Overall Size: Seating Options: Drivetrain: Batteries: Range: Battery Charger: Electronics: Weight Capacity: Component Weights: Batteries: Warranty: 16 THE JAZZY 1103 JAZZY 1103 SPECIFICATIONS Limited suspension 10-in. pneumatic, center-mounted (solid tires are optional) 8-in. solid, rear articulating 6-in.
I V. THE JAZZY 1103 SEAT POST ELECTRONICS TRAY BATTERY BATTERY 8 MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY BATTERY CHARGER Figure 3. Jazzy 1103 Power Base (Shroud Removed) ONBOARD CHARGER AC POWER CORD RECEPTACLE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROLLER CONNECTOR CHARGER INHIBIT CONNECTOR AMMETER Figure 4. Electronics Tray (Non Power Seat) Jazzy 1103 Rev L/Feb03 www.pridemobility.
I V. THE JAZZY 1103 ELECTRONICS TRAY The electronics tray is located on the back of the power base. See figure 4. The ammeter, the onboard charger AC power cord receptacle, the main circuit breaker, the controller connector, and the charger inhibit connector are all located on the electronics tray. Ammeter: The ammeter displays the chargers current output in amps. SeeVI. Batteries and Charging.
I V. THE JAZZY 1103 MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVERS For convenience, your Jazzy 1103 is equipped with two manual freewheel levers. See figure 2. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use the Jazzy while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the drive motors when the Jazzy is on an incline, as the unit could roll on its own, causing injury! To engage or disengage the drive motors: 1.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After you have become familiar with your Jazzys operation, you may find the need to adjust the seat. There are some adjustments you can make to increase your comfort such as seat height, armrest angle, footrest height and angle, and joystick position. WARNING! If your Jazzy was configured at your authorized Pride provider, please consult your healthcare professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT To change the armrest width: 1. Locate the two knobs on the armrest receiver bracket. See figure 8. 2. Loosen the knobs; slide the armrests in or out for the desired width. 3. Retighten the knobs. TURN THIS HEX SCREW TO CHANGE ARMREST ANGLE. JAM NUTS LOCK ADJUSTMENT SCREW IN PLACE. ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the armrest angle to fit your specific needs. To change the armrest angle: 1.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS FOOTREST HEIGHT The footrest height is easily adjusted to six different heights. FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FOOTREST DEPTH ADJUSTMENT (BALL DETENT PIN SHOWN) To raise or lower the footrest: 1. Use a hex key to remove the bolt, spacers, and nut from the footrest. See figure 12. 2. Raise or lower the footrest to the desired height. 3. Reinstall the bolt, spacers, and nut into the footrest. FOOTREST ANGLE You can adjust the angle of the footrest with a hex key. See figure 13.
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ANTI-TIP WHEEL ADJUSTMENT WARNING! Consult your authorized Pride provider before attempting to change the anti-tip wheel height! Changing the anti-tip wheel height affects handling under deceleration! The Jazzy mid-wheel drive design provides superior performance and safety. The anti-tip wheels are an integral part of this design because they provide you with stability during deceleration. The anti-tip wheels are preset at the factory to a height of 1/2-in. off the ground.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES The Jazzy 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 OFF-BOARD CHARGER To charge the batteries using the off-board charger: 1. Position your Jazzy next to a standard wall outlet. 2. Be certain the controller power is turned off. 3. Remove the run plug located on the electronics tray. This activates the inhibit function. 4. Plug the 3-pin extension cable to the charger, then into the charger inhibit connector. 5. Plug the charger into the wall outlet. 6.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your Jazzy all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time. n Daily Use If you use your Jazzy on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using your Jazzy. Your Jazzy will be ready each morning to give you a full days service. It is recommended that you charge the batteries 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
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. Lead-acid batteries should be charged as often as possible. They do not have a memory like nickel-cadmium batteries.
VII. OPERATION PILOT CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller also enables you to monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system. Also, it may be used to control some optional systems such as power elevating seats and lights. The Pilot electronic controller is an integral electronic controller.
VII. OPERATION Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is located in front of the joystick. This is a 10-segment illuminated display that indicates that the Pilot is turned on and also gives the battery status, the Pilot status, and the electrical system status. n n n n n Red, yellow, and green lights lit: Battery charged; Pilot and electrical system OK. Red and yellow lights lit: Charge battery if possible; Pilot and electrical system OK.
VII. OPERATION Thermal Rollback The Pilot is equipped with a thermal rollback circuit. This circuit monitors the temperature of the motors and the Pilot. In the event that either one of the motors or the Pilot becomes excessively hot (above 122° F), the Pilot reduces the motor voltage. For every degree above 122° F, the controller reduces the voltage by 5 volts. This reduces your power chairs speed and allows the electrical components to cool down.
V III. OP E RAT ION VSI CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller enables you to move the power chair, as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system. Also, it may be used to control some optional systems such as power elevating seats and lights. The VSI controller is an integral electronic controller.
V III. OP E RAT ION On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off. See figure 15b. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the chair. This will cause the power chair to stop abruptly. WARNING! Always turn the power off when you are stationary to prevent unexpected movement. Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter is located in front of the joystick. See figure 15b.
V III. OP E RAT ION NOTE: We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair, you set the speed to the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chair. Actuator Key and Actuator Lights (for optional equipment) Actuator keys and actuator lights are used for optional equipment such as power elevating seats or power elevating leg rests. For specific operation of the actuator keys and actuator lights, contact your authorized Pride provider.
VIII. OPERATION Troubleshooting The VSI controller is designed with the users safety as the prime consideration. It incorporates many sophisticated self-test features which search for potential problems at a rate of 100 times per second. If the VSI detects a problem either in its own circuits or in the power chairs electrical system, it may decide to stop the power chair, depending on the severity of the problem. The VSI is designed to maximize the users safety under all normal conditions.
VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Your Jazzy 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 Jazzy gives you years of trouble-free operation.
VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Overinflating tires can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury. WARNING! Do not use high pressure hose to inflate your tires. n Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them. WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires slippery and cause your Jazzy to skid. n The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating.
VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE MONTHLY CHECKS n Check that the anti-tip wheels do not rub the ground when you are operate the Jazzy. Adjust them as necessary. See V. Comfort Adjustments. n Check for extreme wear on the anti-tip wheels. Replace them as necessary. n Check for drive tire wear. See an authorized Pride provider for repair. n Check the rear casters for wear. Replace them as necessary.
VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 6. Use a socket wrench to remove the bolts that fasten the two rim halves together. 7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tire and replace it with a new tube. 8. Use a socket wrench to reinstall the bolts that fasten the two rim halves together. 9. Slide the wheel back onto the shaft. 10. Reinstall the drive wheel nut into the center hub and tighten. 11. Inflate the pneumatic tire to 30 - 35 psi.
VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOTOR BRUSHES The electric motors that power your Jazzy use carbon brushes. These brushes may become susceptible to wear over a long period of time. The motor brushes are the two contacts located inside the motor assembly that supply power to the motor. They are designed to provide several thousand hours of operation. However, if the brushes become dirty with carbon deposits or wear out, the motor will run poorly or not at all. To 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
I X. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES POWER ELEVATING SEAT OPTION Your Jazzy may be equipped with a power elevating seat actuator. See figure 19. This feature can enhance the capabilities of the Jazzy in several ways: n By elevating the seat, your level of reach is extended, to allow more freedom and independence in many environments. n You can easily adjust the Jazzys seat height to any surface to which you want to transfer. The seat swivels 90 degrees to whichever side the joystick is located.
I X. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES NOTE: Be sure you are on a flat level surface before activating the power elevating seat. POWER ELEVATING SEAT OPERATION You can control the power seat through either the toggle switch located on the armrest or your controller. For information on how to raise and lower your power seat through your controller, see VIII. Operation. n To raise the power elevating seat, push the toggle switch forward. See figure 20.
I X. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available from your authorized Pride provider. POSITIONING BELT The positioning belt is designed to support your torso so that you do not slide down or forward in the seat. n The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device. n Make sure the belt is secure but does not cause discomfort. WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle.
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# Quality Control - Model 1103 In Q 1 Conuality trol Thank you for making the Jazzy 1103 your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Jazzy 1103. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Model #____________ Serial #____________ Controller Controller Serial # Inclusion of all Parts Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.
