Pride Mobility 1143 manual Weight Limitations, Tire Inflation, Incline Information

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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.

MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power chair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. 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 affect the center of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.

Tire Inflation

If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked regularly. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of your power chair.

WARNING! It is important that 35 psi (2.4 bar) tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Failure to maintain 35 psi (2.4 bar) tire pressure in pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure.

WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a burst tire.

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.

!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 speed 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 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.

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! Never travel down an incline backward. Doing so may cause the power chair to tip. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.

WARNING! If your power chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilize the chair. Failure to heed could result in the power chair tipping over.

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Contents Jazzy 1143 Ultra Quick Reference Information F E T Y G U I D E L I N E SIII N T E N T SShipping and Delivery SafetyN T R O D U C T I O N PURCHASER’S AgreementPride Owners Club S a F E T Y Product Safety SymbolsS a F E T Y S a F E T Y S a F E T Y Modifications Pre-Ride Safety CheckGeneral Guidelines Incline Information Weight LimitationsTire Inflation Cornering Information Freewheel ModeBraking Information Stationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Inclement Weather PrecautionsPublic Streets and Roadways Outdoor Driving Surfaces Lift/Elevation Products Stairs and EscalatorsDoors ElevatorsBatteries Alcohol/Smoking TransfersPrescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI/RFI Jazzy 1143 Ultra I . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I RJazzy 1143 Ultra Specifications Jazzy 1143 Ultra Power Base Electrical Components Main Circuit Breaker To engage or disengage the drive motors Manual Freewheel LeversA S S E M B L Y Initial AssemblyTo install the seat Seat InstallationTo change the seat height Comfort AdjustmentsO M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S Seat Position Seatback Angle AdjustmentManual Recline Seatback Adjustment Armrest Width AdjustmentController Position Armrest Angle AdjustmentTo raise or lower the foot platform Foot Platform Height AdjustmentFoot Platform Depth Adjustment To adjust the foot platform depthSwing-away Footrests Foot Platform Angle AdjustmentTo adjust the foot platform angle To adjust the SFR lengthHeavy Duty Drop-in Leg Rests Elevating Leg RestsMulti-Axis Foot Plates Power Elevating Seat System StandardTo operate the toggle switch Power Elevating Seat OperationAnti-Tip Wheels To use the swivel featureTo adjust the anti-tip wheels Seat RotationCharging the Batteries B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GBatteries and Charging Battery Break-in To charge the batteries using the onboard chargerFrequently Asked Questions FAQs What about public transportation? Why do my new batteries seem weak?How can I ensure maximum battery life? How should I store my power chair and its batteries?I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Care and MaintenanceShould your power chair come in contact with water TemperatureMonthly Checks Daily ChecksWeekly Checks To check the brakesStorage Disposal of Your Power ChairCleaning and Disinfection Wheel ReplacementTo replace the batteries Power Elevating Seat Battery ReplacementBattery Installation When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service Corrective Maintenance I I . W a R R a N T Y Exclusions also include components with damage caused by Reconditioned Units WarrantyWarranty Exclusions Service Checks and Warranty ServiceT E S T E S T E S Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory Quality Control Jazzy 1143 Ultra