Pride Mobility Jet 1 owner manual Braking Information, Cornering Information

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I I . S A F E T Y

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 backwards. This may result in personal injury.

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.

In compliance with theAmericans with DisabilitiesAct of 1990, all handicap public access ramps are required to have a maximum slope of 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 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.

Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (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 center/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 rear caster wheels in back and anti-tip wheels in front, excessively high cornering speeds can still create the possibility 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.

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Contents Stylish Design and Premium Performance F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S Information Exchange N T R O D U C T I O NIntroduction Pride Owners Club My Authorized Pride Provider IsModifications Pre-Ride Safety CheckS a F E T Y Incline Information Weight LimitationsTire Inflation Braking Information Cornering InformationStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Freewheel ModeOutdoor Driving Surfaces EMI & RFI Transfers Positioning BeltsInclement Weather Precautions Reaching and Bending BatteriesAlcohol Removable PartsI . E M I / R F EMI-RFI-FREQUENTLY Asked Questions FaqsWhere do radio waves come from? What should I do if my power chair moves unexpectedly? Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI-RFI?What is the FDA doing about the problem? T H E J E T JetRear View Specifications Utility Tray Utility TrayACTIVE-TRAC System To engage or disengage the freewheel featureFreewheel Levers Parts List Quantity Seatback AssemblyS S E M B L Y To mount the seatback to the hingeJoystick Installation Seat InstallationTo install the seat To install the joystick controller C O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SSeat Height To change the seat heightArmrest Width Armrest AngleArmrest Height Optional Joystick ExtensionFootrest Angle Elevating LEG Rests OptionBattery Removal I . D I S a S S E M B L YSeat Removal Body Shroud RemovalBattery Condition Meter I I . O P E R a T I O NDynamic DL-50 Controller JoystickPin Connector Pin Charger Inhibit ConnectorJoystick Out Of Neutral At Power Up Speed ControlTroubleshooting Fault CodesCharging the Batteries B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GBatteries To charge the batteries using the onboard charger OFF-BOARD ChargerBattery BREAK-IN To break in new batteries for maximum efficiencyDaily Use Infrequent UseWhat type of battery should I use? Battery SpecificationsWhy do my new batteries seem weak? How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?How can I ensure maximum battery life? How should I store my Jet 1 and its batteries?What about public transportation? What about shipping?Routine Maintenance TemperatureA R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Should your Jet 1 come in contact with waterTo check the brakes Daily ChecksWeekly Checks Cleaning Instructions Tires and Tubes Monthly ChecksYearly Checks StorageBattery Replacement Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repairTo replace the batteries Motor BrushesTo inspect or replace the motor brushes Corrective MaintenanceWhen to see Your Pride Provider for Service O P T I O N a L a C C E S S O R I E S FIVE-YEAR Limited Frame Warranty ONE-YEAR Limited WarrantyWarranty Exceptions Warranty ExclusionsThere is no other express warranty Quality Control Model Jet 1 ATS