Pride Mobility Jazzy 1170XL B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G, Batteries and Charging

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V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G

BATTERIES AND CHARGING

Your power chair uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and main- tenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are not interchangeable. Automotive batteries are not designed to handle a long, deep discharge, and also are unsafe for use in power chairs.

WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

CHARGING THE BATTERIES

The battery charger is essential in providing long life for the power chair batteries. The battery charger is designed to optimize your power chair’s performance by charging the batteries safely, quickly, and easily. The charging system consists of the charger, the charger fuse, and the ammeter. The onboard battery charger is located underneath the electronics tray. The ammeter is located on the electronics tray for easy viewing. The charger has an in-line fuse that protects the ammeter. The ammeter indicates the rate of charge necessary to fully recharge the batteries. It is also a good indication of whether or not the charger is working. The ammeter and the charger are only functional when the charger power cord is plugged into a wall outlet.

WARNING! You must recharge the batteries with the supplied onboard or off-board charging system. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger.

PROHIBITED! Removal of the 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.

PROHIBITED! Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet.

To charge the batteries using an onboard battery charger:

1.Position the rear of the power chair close to a standard wall outlet.

2.Turn off the power to the controller and engage the manual freewheel lever(s) in the drive position. See III. “Your Power Chair.”

3.Extend the charger power cord and plug it into the wall outlet.

NOTE: The power chair incorporates an inhibit function that disables the power chair when the charger is plugged into a wall outlet.

4.We recommend you charge the batteries for 8 to 14 hours. As the batteries charge, the ammeter needle slowly drops to 0.

NOTE: The ammeter indicates how much charge is needed to fully charge the batteries. Wait about a minute for the charger to warm up. The ammeter may move as high as 5.5 amps, then gradually move back down to 0 amps as the batteries charge.

5.When the batteries are fully charged, the ammeter needle vibrates on or about the 0 mark on the ammeter scale. Unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet, wind the cord up and secure it with the reusable hook and loop strap, then place the cord back into the electronics tray.

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Contents Exeter, PA St. Catharines, on F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S N T E N T S PURCHASER’S Agreement N T R O D U C T I O NInformation Exchange Pride Owners Club My authorized Pride Provider isS a F E T Y Pre-Ride Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Braking Information Maximum Safe Angle Ascending and DescendingFreewheel Mode Cornering InformationOutdoor Driving Surfaces Stationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etcPublic Streets and Roadways Stairs and Escalators DoorsElevators Lift/Elevation ProductsTransfers Motor Vehicle TransportPositioning Belts Inclement Weather Precautions Reaching and BendingBatteries Preventing Unintended MovementPrescription Drugs/Physical Limitations AlcoholI . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I R Jazzy 1170XLBased on user weight and terrain Jazzy 1170XL Power Base Shroud Removed Electronics Tray Active-Trac SystemTo engage or disengage the single freewheel feature To engage or disengage the dual freewheel featureManual Freewheel Levers Initial Assembly A S S E M B L YSeat Installation To install the seatPower Elevating Seat Actuator Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T SYou may need the following to make comfort ad- justments Seat base angle dumpReclining Seat Adjustment To adjust the reclining seatSeatback Angle Adjustment To adjust the seatback angleArmrest Angle Adjustment To change the armrest angle Footrest Height AdjustmentFootrest Angle Adjustment To adjust the footrest angleTo adjust the SFR length Controller PositionTo change the controller position Swing-away FootrestsTo adjust the ELR length To adjust the ELR angleTo adjust the anti-tip wheels Anti-tip WheelsPower Elevating Seat Operation Power Elevating Seat OptionTo operate the power elevating seat through toggle switch To charge the batteries using an onboard battery charger B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GBatteries and Charging Charging the BatteriesTo charge the batteries using an off-board battery charger Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How does the charger work?Can I use a different battery charger? How often must I charge the batteries?Why do my new batteries seem weak? Daily UseInfrequent Use How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?How can I ensure maximum battery life? How should I store my power chair and its batteries?What about public transportation? What about shipping?I . O P E R a T I O N VSI ControllerVSI consists JoystickOn/Off Key Battery Condition MeterSpeed/Profile Keys Actuator Connector Controller ConnectorHorn Key Locking/Unlocking the VSIVSI Error Codes Charger Inhibit ConnectorThermal Rollback Remote Plus Controller Remote Plus Master RemoteOn/Off Key On/off keys toggles the system power on Right/Left Turn Indicator KeysLight Key Hazard KeyTo select a speed setting Speed SettingsPower Accessories Power Module Sleep ModeRemote Plus Error Codes Controller Communications CableFlashing Diagnosis Solution Lights Europa Controller Out Of Neutral At Power UpEuropa Controller consists System Status Light To enable the lockout systemMagnetic Locking Area To change the drive mode program Drive Mode and Actuator Display also Remote Status DisplayBattery Saver Feature Drive Program Select KeySleep Mode If Enabled Europa Error CodesCare and Maintenance Should your power chair come in contact with waterTemperature I I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C EWeekly Checks Daily ChecksTo check the brakes Cleaning Instructions Tire/Wheel Replacement Monthly ChecksYearly Checks StorageBattery Replacement To replace the batteriesWhen to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service Corrective MaintenanceW a R R a N T Y Warranty Exclusions Service Checks and Warranty ServiceExclusions also include components with damage caused by Implied WarrantiesQuality Control Model 1170 XL Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory
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