Jazzy 1100/RevJ/Feb03
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Your Jazzy is a sophisticated powered wheelchair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine main-
tenance 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. If
you have any doubt as to your Jazzys care or operation, contact your Pride provider.
Should your Jazzy 1100 come in contact with water:
1. Dry your Jazzy 1100 as thoroughly as possible with a dry towel.
2. Allow your Jazzy 1100 to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your Jazzy again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your Jazzy 1100 to an authorized service center.
TEMPERATURE
Some of the parts of your Jazzy 1100 are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep
your Jazzy 1100 between the temperatures of 18° F and 122° F.
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In extremely cold temperatures, the batteries may freeze. The specific temperature at which they
freeze depends on a number of factors, such as battery charge, usage, and composition of the batter-
ies (e.g., sealed lead-acid or gel cell).
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Temperatures above 122° F may cause your Jazzy 1100 to operate at a reduced speed. This reduced
speed is a safety feature built into the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other
electrical components. See VIII. Operation in this manual.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
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Avoid knocking or bumping the controller, especially the joystick.
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Avoid prolonged exposure of your Jazzy to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, or moisture.
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Keep the controller clean.
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Check all controller connectors on the utility tray to ensure that they are all tight and secured prop-
erly. Also check the charger harness connector.
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When the battery indicator gauge is completely lit, the batteries are fully charged, and the controller
and the electrical system are OK.
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If one red bar on the battery indicator gauge is blinking slowly, the batteries are low and need to be
charged, but the controller and the electrical system are OK.
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If the battery indicator gauge is blinking rapidly, the controller has detected a fault in either its own
circuits or in your Jazzys circuits. See VIII. Operation in this manual.
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Make sure the drive tires are inflated to
30 35 psi
. See figure 40.
CAUTION! Your Jazzy, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from the
elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind. Direct exposure to water or dampness could cause the
power chair to malfunction electronically and mechanically. Water can cause electrical
components to corrode and the chairs frame to rust.
