Pride Mobility Jazzy 1143 owner manual F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S

Please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for set-up, contact your authorized Pride provider.

Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good judgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare professional. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to exercise good judgement and/or common sense.

The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manual to identify warnings and cautions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely.

WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owner’s manual may result in personal injury.

CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your power chair.

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Pride Mobility Products Corp.

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Jazzy 1143/RevK/Feb03

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Exeter, PA St. Catharines, on F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S B L E O F C O 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 BeltsPreventing Unintended movement Inclement Weather Precautions Reaching and BendingBatteries Removable Parts Prescription Drugs/Physical LimitationsAlcohol I . 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 a Z Z Y 1 1 4 JazzySpecifications Battery Electronics Tray Manual Freewheel Levers To engage or disengage the drive motorsSeat Height Armrest Width AdjustmentO M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S To change the controller position To change the armrest angleTo extend the controller Footrest Angle Armrest Height AdjustmentFootrest Height Footrest DepthANTI-TIP Wheel Adjustment To adjust the anti-tip wheel heightBatteries To charge the batteries using the onboard chargerB a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Charging the BatteriesCan I use a different battery charger? To charge the batteries using the off-board chargerBattery BREAK-IN OFF-BOARD ChargerDaily Use Battery SpecificationsHow often must I charge the batteries? Infrequent UseHow should I store my Jazzy and its batteries? Why do my new batteries seem weak?How can I ensure maximum battery life? What about public transportation?VSI consists I . O P E R a T I O NVSI Controller JoystickSpeed/Profile Keys Battery Condition MeterOn/Off Key Actuator Key and Actuator Lights for optional equipment Controller ConnectorPin Charger Inhibit Connector Horn KeyVSI Error Codes Flashing Lights Diagnosis and SolutionI I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E Routine MaintenanceTemperature Should your Jazzy come in contact with waterTo check the brakes Daily ChecksWeekly Checks Yearly Checks Cleaning Instructions TIRE/WHEEL ReplacementMonthly Checks StorageBattery Replacement To replace the batteriesMotor Brushes When to see Your Authorized Pride Provider for ServiceCorrective Maintenance To inspect or replace the motor brushesPower Seat Actuator O P T I O N S a N D a C C E S S O R I E SPower Elevating Seat Operation Power Seat SwitchWalker Holder Positioning BeltCane and Crutch Holder CUP HolderA R R a N T Y Warranty Exclusions Damage caused byQuality Control Model Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory