Pride Mobility Jazzy 1115, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Exeter PA St Catharines ON 1 800 800 8586 www pridemobility com Owner s Manual ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your power chair...

Page 2: ...llasthatofyourprovider caregiver and orhealthcareprofessional Prideisnotresponsible forinjuriesand ordamageresultingfromanyperson sfailuretofollowthewarnings cautions andinstructionsin this owner s ma...

Page 3: ...N T E N T S I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 6 III EMI RFI 13 IV THE JAZZY 1115 15 V ASSEMBLY 20 VI COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 23 VII DISASSEMBLY 27 VIII OPERATION 30 IX BATTERIES AND CHARGING 34 X CARE AND MAINTE...

Page 4: ...r itself 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 c...

Page 5: ...lgainaccesstointerviews stories recreationideas dailylivingtips productandfundinginformation andinteractivemessageboards ThesemessageboardsinvitedyoutocommunicatewithotherPridecustomersas well as Prid...

Page 6: ...need some practice Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways on and off of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Below...

Page 7: ...nd or damage to your Jazzy WARNING Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an avail able pressure gauge Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinfl...

Page 8: ...ir does not exceed 5 See figure 1 WARNING Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5 may put your power chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip resulting in personal injury Braki...

Page 9: ...place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode see IV TheJazzy1115 WARNING Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present Personal injury may result WARNING Do not...

Page 10: ...or edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen n Use care that pocketbooks packages or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors EMI RFI...

Page 11: ...other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely WARNING If you require a positioning belt to safely o...

Page 12: ...er handling WARNING Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery Charging a frozen battery may result in personal injury and or damage to the battery Preventing Uninten...

Page 13: ...s If my power chair is affected by EMI RFI what kind of motion should I expect This is hard to predict It depends on a number of factors n Strength of the radio waves n Construction of the power chair...

Page 14: ...has requested that power chair manufacturers implement these actions by December 2 1994 What can I do to find out if my power chair is likely to be affected by EMI RFI Ifyou vehadyourpowerchairforalon...

Page 15: ...ting optionsthataredesignedtoaccommodatemostusers Typically theseatingsystemincludesthearmrests theseat back theseatbase and thejoystick controller YourJazzyseatmayalsohavesomeoptionalaccessoriesattac...

Page 16: ...9in Width 23 5in assembled SeatingOptions Medium Back standard HighBackwithheadrest Synergy Seat Drivetrain Twomotor mid wheel Batteries Two 12 volt NF 22 batteries Range Up to 25 miles BatteryCharger...

Page 17: ...IT BREAKER FRONT TO REARBATTERYCONNECTOR REARBATTERYBOX I V T H E J A Z Z Y 1 1 1 5 Figure 2 Jazzy 1115 power base rear REARBATTERYBOX CHARGERFUSE CHARGINGAMMETER CONTROLLERHARNESS CONNECTORS BATTERYC...

Page 18: ...ck controller and continue normal operation If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeatedly contact your authorized Jazzy 1115 provider See figure 3 n Controller Harness Connectors These are...

Page 19: ...d DO NOT disengage the drive motors when your Jazzy 1115 is on an incline as the chair could roll down on its own causing injury To engage or disengage the drive motors 1 Turn the freewheel levers out...

Page 20: ...ical bar facing forward 4 Grasp the other frame assembly and lift the frame assemblyintoanuprightposition 5 Tiltthefrontframeandtheattachedframeassembly right side so that the notch on the bottom bar...

Page 21: ...3 Make certain that none of the wiring harnesses or cables are pinched between the battery or the motor controller box and the frame 4 Connect the 2 conductor rear to front battery cable connector fr...

Page 22: ...detosideto seat the pins firmly at the back of the slots 3 Pushthefrontoftheseatframedownuntilboththeleft and the right frame sides lock into the front seat post tower mounts See figure 10 To mount th...

Page 23: ...professional before changing seat position or making any other adjustment Some of these adjustments may degrade your Jazzy s performance and safety by changing its center of gravity SEAT HEIGHT AND A...

Page 24: ...loosen the adjusting screw 4 Turn the screw clockwise to lower the front of the armrest and counterclockwise to raise the front of the armrest 5 Lock the adjusting screw into place by tightening the j...

Page 25: ...ST ANGLE You can adjust the angle of the footrest with a 3 16 in hex wrench See figure 17 To adjust the footrest angle 1 Turn the setscrew clockwise to raise the front of the footrest 2 Turn the setsc...

Page 26: ...tip wheels are hisistheidealsettingformostJazzy1115users However djust the anti tip wheels For instance if you drive your notice that the anti tip wheels have a tendency to drag on ip wheels If you d...

Page 27: ...BOX REAR BATTERY BOX BATTERY WELL FRAME FRONT FRAME Figure 20 The Jazzy 1115 component assemblies NOTE During both the disassembly and the assembly of the Jazzy 1115 you may find it helpful to engage...

Page 28: ...ed seat frame latch release buttons one on the front of each seat frame side tube See figure 23 2 While you are pushing both buttons or levers simultaneously liftuponthefront end of the seatframe 3 Th...

Page 29: ...oreleasethefront slots from the locating pins on the bottom bar ofthefrontframe To disassemble the right frame assembly from the front frame 1 Stand behind the Jazzy and grasp the right seat post towe...

Page 30: ...hargerinhibit connector Typically theVSI is mounted to one of the armrests and is connected to the motors batteries and the onboard charger at the battery box Joystick The joystick controls the direct...

Page 31: ...electrical system OK n Rapid flash of lights Indicates a fault in the VSI or the electrical system Refer to VSI Error Codes n Ripple up and down of lights The joystick was not in the neutral position...

Page 32: ...for more information Controller Connector This connects theVSI to the power chair s batteries motors and motor brakes 3 pin Charger Inhibit Connector This connects the VSI to the onboard battery char...

Page 33: ...ns are good try charging the battery 2 The left motor has a bad connection Check the left motor connection 3 The left motor has a short circuit to a battery connection Contact your authorized Pride pr...

Page 34: ...r Jazzy 1115 close to a standard wall outlet 2 Becertainthatthecontrollerpoweristurnedoffandthefreewheelleversareintheengagedposition See IV TheJazzy1115 inthismanual 3 Extendthechargerpowercordandplu...

Page 35: ...ens call your local authorized provider for assistance Can I use a different battery charger YoushouldusethechargersuppliedwiththeJazzy1115 Itisthesafest most efficienttooltochargethebatteries We do n...

Page 36: ...tremesthatmayinfluencetheirinitialperformance Heatrobsthechargefromthebattery andcoldslowsthepoweravailableandextendsthetimeneededtorechargethebattery justaswithacarbattery It might take a few days fo...

Page 37: ...ng NOTE If you are storing a Jazzy 1115 for an extended period of time you may wish to block the unit up off the ground with several boards under the frame This keeps the tires off the ground and prev...

Page 38: ...azzy 1115 are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature Always keep your Jazzy 1115 between the temperatures of 32 F and 122 F In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze The specific...

Page 39: ...t the controller harnesses Make sure that they are not frayed cut or have any wires exposed See your authorized service provider if there is a problem with any of these harnesses WEEKLY CHECKS n Disco...

Page 40: ...he Jazzy See IX Batteries and Charging in this manual If you fail to store the unit under the above conditions the frame can rust and the electronics can be damaged TIRES AND TUBES If your Jazzy 1115...

Page 41: ...6 Unscrewtheterminalnutsandboltsanddisconnectthebattery wires from the battery terminals 7 Remove the battery from the bottom cover 8 Place the new battery into the bottom cover 9 Connect the red bat...

Page 42: ...he Jazzy battery well 18 PlacethefrontbatteryboxbackintotheJazzybatterywell 19 Connect the motor cables to the terminals on the frame 20 Connect the rear battery box cable to the front battery box con...

Page 43: ...authorized Pride provider WHEN TO SEE YOUR PRIDE PROVIDER FOR SERVICE ThefollowingsymptomscouldindicateaseriousproblemwithyourJazzy1115 Ifnecessary contactanauthorized Prideprovider Whencalling havet...

Page 44: ...sitioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device Make sure the belt is secure but does notcausediscomfort Oxygen Tank Holder figure 35 Theremovableoxygentankholderismountedtotheback of t...

Page 45: ...gs Swing Away Foot Rests Swing away Foot Rests provide the Jazzy 1115 with the ability to swing each footrest to the side for an easier transfer Specialty Seating Systems Your Jazzy 1115 may be equipp...

Page 46: ...r replace at our option to the original purchaser free of charge any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and or workmansh...

Page 47: ...oduct unless specifically authorizedbyPride Damage caused by n Battery fluid spillage or leakage n Abuse misuse accident or negligence n Improper operation maintenance or storage n Commercial use or u...

Page 48: ...ng checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected Quality Control Model 1115 1 In Quality Control Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory Date Inspected Inspector Con...