Pride Mobility Jet 12, Owner'S Manual

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Page 2: ...hat of your provider caregiver and or healthcare professional Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instructions i...

Page 3: ...y com 3 C O N T E N T S I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 6 III EMI RFI 14 IV ASSEMBLY 16 V YOUR JET 12 19 VI COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 23 VII DISASSEMBLY 24 VIII BATTERIES AND CHARGING 25 IX OPERATION 28 X CARE A...

Page 4: ...This owner s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes t...

Page 5: ...ll gain access to interviews stories recreation ideas daily living tips product and funding information and interactive message boards These message boards invited you to communicate with other Pride...

Page 6: ...a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily living activities As you begin using your power chair during daily activities you will probably...

Page 7: ...rolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of your power chair WARNING It is important that 30 35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times Do not underin...

Page 8: ...your power chair WARNING Never travel down an incline backwards This may result in personal injury WARNING Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in...

Page 9: ...gnizes 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 powe...

Page 10: ...e 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...

Page 11: ...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 sen...

Page 12: ...i e walks or roads Such use may adversely affect the performance and safety of your power chair resulting in an accident and personal injury WARNING Do not expose your power chair to any type of mois...

Page 13: ...urces Failure to do so may result in personal injury Prescription Drugs Physical Limitations Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair This includes awareness of safety is...

Page 14: ...s is hard to predict The effect may depend on a number of factors including n Strength of the radio waves n Construction of the electric mobility vehicle n Position of the power chair whether it is on...

Page 15: ...hat you will have problems in the future However it is always possible that problems could arise if your power chair is close to a source of radio waves Therefore it is very important to be alert to t...

Page 16: ...mponents are missing or damaged contact your authorized Pride provider immediately To assemble your Jet 12 follow these instructions I V A S S E M B L Y Figure 3 The Jet 12 Components Figure 6 Install...

Page 17: ...ey lock to expand base completely Figure 9 Rotate frame lock down until it locks into place Figure 11 Install batteries into battery boxes Figure 12 Install front battery box Secure with strap Figure...

Page 18: ...controller into armrest Secure with thumbscrew Figure 16 Install footrests Figure 17 Install controller decal Figure 14 Install rear battery box Figure 15 Connect rear battery box to frame Figure 19 P...

Page 19: ...12 The power base assembly includes two motor brake assemblies two anti tip assemblies with anti tip wheels two drive wheels a caster assembly with two rear caster wheels two batteries and electronic...

Page 20: ...arger connector and rear battery box connector are located above the right caster wheel The front battery box connector is located above the right freewheel lever Additional electrical components incl...

Page 21: ...ries and Charging ChargerAC Power Cord Receptacle Connects the battery charger cord to the charger It is located on the rear battery box cover Charger Circuit Fuse Protects the ammeter and other charg...

Page 22: ...shown in figure 26 Rotate each lever upward push backward then rotate downward to disengage the drive motor and place the power chair in freewheel mode See figure 27 3 Rotate each lever upward pull fo...

Page 23: ...change the armrest height in 1 in increments There are three different heights To change the armrest height 1 Rotate the armrest lever down to release the armrest See figure 29 2 Move the armrest up o...

Page 24: ...r and the charger connector See figure 22 2 Place the Jet 12 in freewheel mode See figures 27 and 28 3 Disconnect the front battery box See figure 24 4 Lift the front battery box off of the power base...

Page 25: ...e female end of the charger cord into the battery charger outlet 4 Plug the male end into the electrical outlet 5 Observe the ammeter See figure 25 It should jump to 5 amps and then slowly go back dow...

Page 26: ...teries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging the batteries Do not charge them for more than 24 hours at one charge How can I get maximum range or distance per charge Rarely will you have an ideal...

Page 27: ...can I ensure maximum battery life Afully charged deep cycle battery will provide reliable performance and extended life So keep the batteries fully charged whenever possible Batteries that are regula...

Page 28: ...should stop your power chair 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...

Page 29: ...ltage fault to seven for a motor stalled or joystick out of neutral time out fault and displayed by flashing all LEDs the number of times prescribed by the fault code The flash sequence one to seven i...

Page 30: ...ion of the batteries e g sealed lead acid or gel cell n Temperatures above 122 F may cause the Jet 12 to operate at a reduced speed This is a safety feature built into the controller that helps preven...

Page 31: ...res exposed See your authorized Pride provider if there is a problem with any of these harnesses WEEKLY CHECKS n Disconnect the controller and inspect the connection Look for corrosion Contact your au...

Page 32: ...s it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth CAUTION Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack Use soapy water and dry the sea...

Page 33: ...ee figure 36 12 Connect the black connector to the negative terminal on the battery WARNING Make sure you tighten the fas teners so that the connections are secure 13 Place the top back onto the batte...

Page 34: ...oad tester These testers are available at automotive parts stores Disconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the directions that came with the load tester If either one of the battery fa...

Page 35: ...stic components except body n Rubber components n Bearings and bushings n Caster and anti tip wheels WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS Motor The commutator of the motor is not warranted if the damage is caused by n...

Page 36: ...n Commercial use or use other than normal There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one 1 year from...

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Page 39: ...ected your Jet 12 The following check marks indicate that it has been driven and inspected Model ______________ Serial ______________ Date Inspected Inspector Controller Fit and Finish Serial Performa...