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Owner’s Manual
ATTENTION:
Read everything
in this manual
before operating
your Jazzy
Unit 106
Heyford Park Camp Road
Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX6-3HD
www.pridemobility.com
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SAFETY GUIDELINES Please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s 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 local authorized Pride provider. Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6 III. EMI/RFI .......................................................................................................................................... 8 IV. THE JAZZY 1400 ............................
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I . INTR ODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Ltd (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Jazzy Power Chair. The Jazzy 1400 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 Jazzy Power Chair will add convenience to your daily living. At Pride, your safety is important to us. Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attemp
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I . INTR ODUCTION 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 registration card or by visiting Pride’s 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. From
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II. SAFETY Your Jazzy 1400 is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase your mobility. There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where you will need to practice operating your Jazzy 1400 in the presence of an attendant. Below are some safety tips that are designed to help you become accustomed to operating your new Jazzy safely. : WARNING Your Jazzy 1400 is a motorized vehicle. When you are seated on your Jazzy 1400 and you anticipate that you are go
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II. SAFETY : NOTE Many municipalities have laws concerning operating your powered wheelchair on public roads. Be sure to check local laws before attempting to do so. STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Wheelchairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. If you try to negotiate steps or escalators, you can cause injury to yourself and to others. STEPS AND CURBS Never attempt to have your Jazzy 1400 climb or descend a step or a kerb that is higher than four (4) inc
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III. EMI/RFI Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of powered wheelchairs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). 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 powered wheelchairs. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) ABOUT EMI/R
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III. EMI/RFI Are all powered wheelchairs 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 (V/m). A higher immunity level offers greater protection. In other words, a powered wheelchair that has a high immunity level is less likely to be affected by a strong radio source than is a powered wheelchair that has a low immunity level. What
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IV. THE J AZZY 1400 Your Jazzy 1400 has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 1 and 2. There is a variety of seating options that are designed to accommodate most users. Typically, the seating assembly includes the armrests, the seatback, the seat base, and the joystick controller. Your Jazzy seat may also have some optional accessories attached to it such as a basket, a cane/crutch holder, a cup holder, or a power seat switch. See XI. “Optional Accessories” in this manua
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IV. THE J AZZY 1400 Figure 2. Rear View Figure 3. Remote Plus Controller Connector Figure 4. Europa Remote Controller Connector Jazzy 1400/Rev C/Sept02 www.pridemobility.com 11
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IV. THE J AZZY 1400 Specifications Suspension: Full suspension with Active-Trac Rear Suspension Drive Wheels: 36 cm (14 in.), pneumatic (solid tyres are optional) Casters Wheels: 20 cm (8 in.), solid, rear articulating Anti-tip Wheels: 15 cm (6 in.), solid, front mounted Maximum Speed: 7.2 km/h (4.5 mph) Brakes: “Intelligent Braking,” electronic regenerative, disc park brake Ground Clearance: 7.5 cm (3 in.) Turning Radius: 54.5 cm (21.5 in.) Overall Size: Length: 103 cm (40.5 in.) Width: 65 cm (
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IV. THE J AZZY 1400 UTILITY TRAY The utility tray is located on the rear of your Jazzy 1400. See figure 5. A section of the utility tray is exposed through the body shroud. The utility tray consists of the ammeter, the battery charger lead, charger fuses, the main circuit breaker, light connectors (optional equipment), and the controller connectors. See figures 3 through 5. MAIN CIRCUIT Ammeter: The ammeter displays the charger’s current AMMETER BATTERY BREAKER output in amps. For more infor
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IV. THE J AZZY 1400 To put the Jazzy 1400 in freewheel mode: At the top of the freewheel/drive-motor lever is a release switch. To lift the freewheel/drive-motor lever, hold the lever while pressing the release switch with your thumb. Lift up on the lever. If the lever is difficult to move, rock your Jazzy back and forth slightly. The lever should then move to the desired position. With the lever in the raised position, let go of the release switch. The Jazzy is now in freewheel mode. See figur
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IV. THE J AZZY 1400 ACTIVE-TRAC SYSTEM Your Jazzy 1400 is equipped with an Active-Trac System (ATS). ATS is a suspension system designed to make your Jazzy traverse different types of terrain and obstacles while maintaining smooth operation. With ATS, the front anti-tip wheels work in conjunction with the motor suspension to help you maneuver over obstacles in excess of three (3) inches in height. As the front anti-tip wheels come in contact with an obstacle, the front anti-tip wheel assembly is
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V. ASSEMBLY VERSA SEAT ASSEMBLY The Versa Seat is standard equipment on the Jazzy 1400. For assembly, please refer to the instruction manual supplied with the Versa Seat. OPTIONAL SEATING ASSEMBLY To reduce the possibility of shipping damage, some Jazzy 1400 seats are removed from the power base, and the seat-backs are removed from the seat assemblies before the Jazzy is shipped. The joystick may also be removed from the armrest. The following is a set of instructions to help you quickly and eas
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V. ASSEMBLY 4. Plug the power seat switch cable (if so equipped) into the LOCK SEAT INTO connector on the utility tray. PLACE HERE 5. Secure the controller cable to the armrest receiver with one or more wire ties. 6. Route the cable to ensure that the cable cannot be pinched in the seat hinge. JOYSTICK INSTALLATION Depending on the various configurations and options you have chosen for your Jazzy, it may have been shipped Figure 11. Front Seat Towers without the Remote Plus joystick installed in
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VI. COMFOR T ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your Jazzy’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest height and angle, footrest height and angle, and the joystick’s position. : CAUTION If your Jazzy 1400 was configured at your Pride provider or service center, please consult your health care professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment. Some adjustments may degrade your Jaz
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VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TURN THIS SCREW TO CHANGE ARMREST ANGLE ARMREST ANGLE (MEDIUM/HIGHBACK/RECLINER) You can adjust the armrest angle to fit your specific needs. See figure 17. LOCKING NUT LOCKS ADJUSTMENT To change the armrest angle: SCREW IN 1. Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicular to the PLACE floor. 2. Use a 7/16-in. spanner to loosen the locking nut. See figure 17. 3. Use a 5/32-in. hex key to loosen the adjusting screw. Figure 17. Armrest Angle 4. Turn the screw clo
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VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS FOOTREST HEIGHT (OPTIONAL) The footrest height is easily adjusted to one of six different heights, in 2.54-cm increments. To raise or lower the footrest: 1. Remove the 3/8-in. bolt and nut from the footrest. See figure 21. 2. Raise or lower the footrest to the desired height. 3. Install the 3/8-in. bolt and nut into the footrest and tighten. FOOTREST ANGLE (OPTIONAL) Figure 21. Footrest Height You can adjust the angle of the footrest with a 3/16-in. hex spanner. See figur
