Owner’s Manual 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3174 Victoria, Australia ACN# 088 609 661 www.pridemobility.com S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border). MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white symbol on blue dot). PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel and/ or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash). 088 609 661 Copyright © 2005 This product is manufactured by: Pride Mobility Products Corporation 182 Susquehanna Avenue Exeter, PA 18643 USA INFMANU3076/RevA/September05 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 610 C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................4 II. SAFETY....................................................................................................................................................5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR.......................................................................................................................15 IV. ASSEMBLY............................................................................................................................................20 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS...........................................................................................................23 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING .......................................................................................................29 VII. OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................34 VIII.CARE AND MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................41 IX. WARRANTY...........................................................................................................................................47 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 to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased. Jazzy 610 www.pridemobility.com 3 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines state-of- the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for your power chair, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service. Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. In addition, your safety depends upon you, as well as your provider, carer, or healthcare professional in using good judgement. If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup or operation, please contact your authorised Pride Provider. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and those located on your power chair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the power chair, including voiding the warranty. PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product. INFORMATION EXCHANGE We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new power chair, and about the service you received from your authorised Pride Provider. Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your power chair. Please feel free to contact us at the address below: Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia My authorised Pride Provider: Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:______________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date:_______________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. 4 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 610 I I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight. Locked and in drive mode. Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode. Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Battery Configuration: TTTTT = Terminal Post Connect Red wire to TTTTT with +++++ Connect Black wire to TTTTT with ––––– Jazzy 610 www.pridemobility.com 5 I I . S A F E T Y Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure to heed could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger. EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. 6 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 610 I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.). The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the power chair to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorised Pride Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product. There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power chair user will need to practice operating the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as 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 encounter situations in which you will 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 lifts, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain. Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operating the power chair safely. Modifications Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of accessories is available from your authorised Pride Provider to further customise your power chair to better suit your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your power chair. WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorised by Pride. Unauthorised modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Pre-Ride Safety Check Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely. Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair: ! Check for proper tyre inflation. Maintain but do not exceed 2.4 bar (35 psi) in each tyre (if equipped with pneumatic tyres). ! Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded. ! Check all controller connections to the power base. Make sure they are secured properly. ! Check the brakes. See VIII. “Care and Maintenance.” ! Check battery charge. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Provider for assistance. Jazzy 610 www.pridemobility.com 7 I I . S A F E T Y Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations. WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power chair. Carrying passengers on your power chair may result in personal injury and/or property damage. Tyre Inflation If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tyres, you should check or have the air pressure checked regularly. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tyres and help ensure the smooth operation of your power chair. WARNING! It is important that 2.4 bar (35 psi) tyre pressure be maintained in pneumatic tyres at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tyres. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tyres may burst. Failure to maintain 2.4 bar (35 psi) tyre pressure in pneumatic tyres at all times may result in tyre and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to your power chair WARNING! When changing a tyre, remove only the centre lug nut, then remove the tyre. If any further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode, possibly resulting in personal injury. Incline Information More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair. ! Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline. ! Take wide swings with your power chair’s front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the power chair’s rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any railing corners. ! When driving down a ramp, keep the power chair’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent. See VII. “Operation.” ! Avoid sudden stops and starts. When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest setting and drive in the forward direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick, then push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent. WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves). WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it. Doing so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. WARNING! Never travel down an incline rearward. This may result in personal injury. 8 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 610 I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power chair, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Most handicap public access ramps are required to have a maximum slope of 8.7% (5°). Therefore, Pride recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed 8.7% (5°). See figure 1. WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 8.7% (5°) may put your power chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury. Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending) Braking Information Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems: 1. Regenerative — uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick returns to the centre/stop position. 2. Disc Park Brake — activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is removed from the system for any reason. Cornering Information While your power chair is equipped with four caster wheels, excessively high cornering speeds can still create the possibil- ity of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to: cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high speed while turning), and abrupt directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping. WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering. Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be 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 ex- treme caution. Preventing Unintended Movement WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact. This will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM) sources. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Jazzy 610 www.pridemobility.com 9 I I . S A F E T Y Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant. For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III. “Your Power Chair.” WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal injury may result. WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while seated on it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary. WARNING! Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline. The chair could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury. Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or tarmac. However, Pride recognises 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 power chair safely on lawns and in park areas. ! Reduce your power chair’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces. ! Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear. ! Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand. ! If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface. Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.) Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches, stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a kerb is illustrated in figure 2. WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than 5 cm unless you have the assistance of an attendant. WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury. KERB KERB Figure 2. Correct Kerb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Kerb Approach Stairs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use a lift. WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair. 10 www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 610