Pride Jazzy 600 2S, Owner'S Manual

Jazzy 600 Series

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I I .   S A F E T Y

To navigate up over a curb or stationary obstacle:

1. Approach the curb or obstacle slowly, and make sure the power chair is traveling perpendicular to the obstacle.

See figure 2.

2. Increase the forward speed just before the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle.

3. Reduce the forward speed only after the rear wheels have cleared the obstacle.

To navigate down a curb or stationary obstacle:

1. Approach the curb or obstacle slowly, and make sure the power chair is traveling perpendicular to the obstacle.

See figure 2.

2. Reduce the forward speed just before the front wheels come in contact with the obstacle.

3.   Increase the forward speed only after the rear wheels have cleared the obstacle and you are once again on a 

level surface.

WARNING! Even though your power chair may be capable of handling greater obstacles, Pride

recommends that you do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in. (5 cm).

Doing so could cause instability in your power chair.

WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or

other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip.

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 the elevator door(s).

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.

Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.

Lift Systems/Elevation Products

If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-mounted lift system or

elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifica-

tions, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.

WARNING! Not all lift systems/elevation products are rated for use with an occupied mobility

device. Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair when it is being

used in connection with any type of lift system/elevation product unless:

That product is rated for occupied use by the manufacturer.

You are able to occupy your mobility device in strict conformity with the warnings,

instructions, specifications, and safety guidelines set forth by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Always turn off the power to the controller when you are being transferred via an

elevation product. Failure to do so may result in accidental joystick contact, resulting in

unintended movement and personal injury or product damage.