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JAZZY
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How a Power Chair should FEEL!
1-800-800-8586 (US) 1-888-570-1113 (Canada)
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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or a qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. 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 c
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................. 4 II. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................. 6 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR .................................................................................................................... 14 IV. ASSEMBLY...............................
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I. INTRODUCTION 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 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. Read and follow all instructions, warnings,
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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. These
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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. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of th
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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. Carrying passengers on your power chair may affect the
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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%). Therefore, Pride recommends that the maximum slope of an i
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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. Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, bla
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II. SAFETY 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. Doors ! Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. ! Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently and slowly backward to pull the door open. Elevators Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens
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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 VIII. “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. WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and
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II. SAFETY Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health- care 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 be- fore attempting a transfer: ! Turn off the power to the controller. ! Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.” ! Turn the caster whe
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II. SAFETY Alcohol/Smoking The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking. WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner. WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your power chair, although the powe
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE JAZZY 100 Your power chair has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figure 5. Typically, the seating system includes the armrests, the seatback, the seat base, and the controller. The power base assembly includes two drive wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two rear caster wheels, a body shroud, four frame assemblies (located under the body shroud), two battery boxes, and the electrical connectors. See figures 5, 6, and 7. SEATBACK ARMRESTS SEAT ASSEMBLY CONT
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Specifications Suspension: Limited Drive Wheels: 10 in.(25.4 cm), solid, center-mounted Caster Wheels: 8 in. (20.32 cm), solid, rear articulating Anti-Tip Wheels: 6 in. (15.24 cm), solid, front mounted Maximum Speed:¹ Up to 4 mph (6.43 km/h) Range:¹ Up to 14 miles (22.53 km) Brakes: “Intelligent Braking,” electronic regenerative, disc park brake Ground Clearance:² 2.0 in. (5 cm) Turning Radius:² 18.5 in.(47 cm) Overall Size:² Length: 32.5 in. (82.5 cm) Width: 23 in. (58.42
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Electrical Components The electrical components consist of the controller, the batteries, and the motors. The batteries, motors, and controller power module (if equipped) are located on the power base assembly. The controller is located on the seat assembly. Connectivity between the controller and the motors, batteries, and the battery charger is provided by one or more wiring harnesses. See figures 6 and 7. Controller Connector: This is where the controller connects to the
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR REAR TRAPEZE BAR FRONT TRAPEZE BAR MOTOR CONNECTOR BATTERY CONNECTORS MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MOTOR CONNECTOR MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER Figure 7. Power Base Top View Manual Freewheel Levers For convenience, your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers—one for each motor. See figures 8 and 9. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors from the gearboxes and maneuver the chair manually. This is called freewheel mode. WARNING! Do not use the power chai
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVERS MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVERS Figure 8. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged) Figure 9. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) NOTE: If a lever is difficult to move in either direction, rock your power chair back and forth slightly. The lever should then move to the desired position. WARNING! Do not use the freewheel lever handles as tie-down points to secure this product. 18 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 100
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IV. 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. NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the power chair must be replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local har
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V. DISASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY Your power chair disassembles into eight easily transportable component assemblies with no tools required. See figure 12. Place the power chair in an area where there is ample space to work and move around the unit—three or more feet of clearance on all sides. Make sure the unit is powered off before disassembling the chair. WARNING! Even though no tools are required to disassemble or assemble your power chair, you should take care not to place your hands or fingers on
