Pride Mobility INFMAN63121 manual N T R O D U C T I O N, Safety, PURCHASER’S Agreement

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I . I N T R O D U C T I O N

SAFETY

WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The travel 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 travel 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 travel chair for the first time.You must also read all instructions, warnings, and notes contained in any supplemental instructional booklets for the controller, front riggings, and/or seating system that accompanied your travel before initial operation. Your safety depends upon you, as well as your provider, caretaker, 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 authorized Pride Provider. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and those located on your Z-Chair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the travel 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.

SHIPPING AND DELIVERY

Before using your travel chair, make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be individually packaged. If you do not receive a complete delivery, please contact your authorized Pride Provider immediately. Where damage has occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content, please contact the delivery company responsible.

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 travel chair, and about the service you received from your authorized 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 travel chair. Please feel free to contact us at the address below:

USA:

Pride Mobility Products Corporation Attn.: Customer Care Department

182SusquehannaAvenue Exeter, PA 18643-2694 customercare@pridemobility.com 1-800-424-8205

Canada:

Pride Mobility Products Company 380 Vansickle Road Unit 350 St. Catharines, Ontario L2R 6P7 1-888-570-1113

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.

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Contents Chair F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S IIISafety N T R O D U C T I O NPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryProduct Safety Symbols S a F E T YS a F E T Y S a F E T Y S a F E T Y Pre-Ride Safety Check ModificationsTire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Braking Information Freewheel ModeCornering Information Public Streets and Roadways Outdoor Driving Surfaces Inclement Weather PrecautionsStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Stairs and Escalators DoorsElevators Lift/Elevation ProductsBatteries Transfers Prescription Drugs/Physical LimitationsAlcohol/Smoking Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI/RFII . Y O U R Z C H a I R Z-CHAIRZ-Chair Power Base Electrical ComponentsTo engage or disengage the drive system Manual Freewheel LeversAnti-Tip Wheels Initial Assembly A S S E M B L Y / D I S a S S E M B L YSeat Installation To install the seatDisassembly To disassemble the Z-ChairAssembly Toggle Latch ClosedComfort Adjustments Seat Height AdjustmentO M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S Quick Release FastenersFoot Platform Depth Adjustment Armrest Width AdjustmentController Position Batteries and Charging B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GCharging the Batteries Plug the off-board charger into the electrical outlet Instructions supplied by the manufacturerBattery Break-in Frequently Asked Questions FAQsWhy do my new batteries seem weak? How can I ensure maximum battery life?How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? What type of batteries should I use?What about public transportation? How should I store my Z-Chair and its batteries?What about shipping? Care and Maintenance TemperatureI . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Should your Z-Chair come in contact with waterDaily Checks Weekly ChecksTo check the brakes Monthly ChecksCleaning and Disinfection Wheel ReplacementStorage Disposal of Your Travel ChairBattery Replacement To replace the wheelWhen to See An Authorized Pride Provider for Service Corrective MaintenanceI I . W a R R a N T Y Service Checks and Warranty Service Implied WarrantiesP E N D I X I Specification S ZchairspecificationsChair Dimensions and Ground Clearance Page Quality Control Z-Chair Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory