V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Z-Chair is a sophisticated travel mobility vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an authorized Pride Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your Z-Chair gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to your travel chair’s care or operation, contact an authorized Pride Provider.
WARNING! Do not service the Z-Chair when the seat is occupied.
Your Z-Chair, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from the elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind.
WARNING! Direct or prolonged exposure to water or dampness could cause the Z-Chair to malfunction electronically and mechanically. Water can cause electrical components to corrode and the chair’s frame to rust. Travel chairs should be examined periodically for signs of corrosion caused by water exposure, bodily fluids exposure, or incontinence. Damaged components should be replaced or treated immediately.
Should your Z-Chair come in contact with water:
1.Dry your Z-Chair as thoroughly as possible with a towel.
2.Allow your Z-Chair to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3.Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your Z-Chair again.
4.If any inconsistencies are found, take your Z-Chair to your authorized Pride Provider. Travel chairs that are frequently exposed to sources of water, such as incontinence, should be inspected often for corrosion and electronic components may need to be replaced frequently.
Temperature
!Some of the parts of your Z-Chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep your Z-Chair between the temperatures of 18°F (-8°C) and 122°F (50°C).
!In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze. The specific temperature at which they freeze depends on a number of factors, such as battery charge, usage, and composition of the batteries (e.g., AGM or Gel-Cell).
!Temperatures above 122°F (50°C) may cause your Z-Chair to operate at a reduced speed. This reduced speed is a safety feature built into the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other electrical components.
General Guidelines
!Avoid knocking or bumping the controller, especially the joystick.
!Avoid prolonged exposure of your Z-Chair to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, or moisture.
!Keep the controller clean.
!Check all connectors to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly.
!Make sure the drive tires are inflated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.
WARNING! Make sure pneumatic tires are inflated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Overinflating tires can cause them to explode.
WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tires.
!Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them.
WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires slippery and cause your Z-Chair to skid.
