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JAZZY1121/REV C/SEPTEMBER 2002
I I . S A F E T Y
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
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If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or
allow the rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.
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Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
EMI & RFI
Laboratory tests have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a
form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When EM adversely affects the operation of an electronic device, it is called
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
Lift Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift product to aid in transportation. Pride
recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the
lift/elevation product before using that product.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while
seated in a power chair.
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:
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Turn the power off. See VII. “Operation.”
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Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III. “The Jazzy 1121.”
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Turn both rear caster wheels toward the transfer destination to improve power chair stability during transfer.
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Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from your power chair.
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Flip the footrest up, or move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the
footrest or the leg rests during the transfer.
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Reduce the distance between your power chair and the object you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat
to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the
power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the footrest. Such use may cause the power chair
to tip and cause personal injury.
