Pride Mobility Jazzy 100 manual Battery Break-in, Frequently Asked Questions FAQs

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

WARNING! If your battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charger is exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information.

To charge the batteries using the onboard charger:

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

2.Be certain the controller power is turned off and the freewheel levers are in the engaged position. See III. “Your Power Chair.”

3.Plug the charger power cord into the charger power cord receptacle on the power base, then into the electrical outlet.

NOTE: The power chair incorporates an inhibit function that disables the power chair when the charger is plugged into an electrical 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. As the batteries charge, the ammeter needle slowly drops to 0. When the batteries are fully charged, the needle vibrates on or about the 0 mark on the ammeter.

5.When your power chair’s batteries are fully charged, disconnect the charger power cord, wind up the cord, and store it in a safe place.

Battery Break-in

To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency:

1.Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level.

2.Operate your power chair throughout the house and yard. Move slowly at first, and do not travel too far until you become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries.

3.Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and operate your power chair again. The batteries will now perform at over 90% of their potential.

4.After four or five charging cycles, the batteries will top off at 100% charge and last for an extended period.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How does the charger work?

The battery charger takes the standard electrical outlet voltage of 120 VAC (alternating current) and converts it to 24 VDC (direct current). The power chair batteries use direct current to run your power chair. When the battery voltage is low, the charger works harder to charge the battery. As the battery voltage approaches full charge, the charger doesn’t work as hard to complete the charging cycle. When the battery is fully charged, the amperage from the charger is nearly at zero. This is how the charger maintains a charge but does not overcharge the battery.

Can I use a different battery charger?

You should use the charger supplied with the power chair. It is the safest, most efficient tool to charge the batteries. We do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive battery charger).

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Contents Jazzy Quick Reference Information F E T Y G U I D E L I N E SIII N T E N T SN T R O D U C T I O N SafetyPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryPride Owners Club S a F E T Y Pre-Ride Safety CheckGeneral Guidelines ModificationsWeight Limitations Tire InflationIncline Information Freewheel Mode Braking InformationCornering Information Inclement Weather Precautions Public Streets and Roadways Outdoor Driving SurfacesStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Doors Stairs and EscalatorsElevators Lift/Elevation ProductsBatteries Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations TransfersElectromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI/RFI Alcohol/SmokingJazzy I . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I RSpecifications Electronics Tray Electrical ComponentsTo engage or disengage the drive motors Manual Freewheel LeversW E R A I R I . Y O U RSeat Installation Initial AssemblyTo install the seat A S S E M B L YI S a S S E M B L Y DisassemblyRemoving the Trapeze Bars To disassemble your power chairRemoving Battery Boxes Comfort Adjustments Seat Height and Seat Angle AdjustmentC O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S Headrest Adjustment Manual Recline Seatback AdjustmentSeatback Angle Adjustment Armrest Width AdjustmentArmrest Angle Adjustment Armrest Height AdjustmentFoot Platform Height Adjustment Controller PositionFoot Platform Angle Adjustment Swing-Away FootrestsElevating Leg Rests To adjust the anti-tip wheels Anti-Tip Wheels AdjustmentVSI Electronic Controller I . O P E R a T I O NVSI consists JoystickOn/Off Key Battery Condition MeterSpeed/Profile Keys Actuator Keys and Actuator Lights For Optional EquipmentController Connector Actuator ConnectorCharger Inhibit Connector Horn KeyThermal Rollback VSI Error CodesI I . B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N G Batteries and ChargingCharging the Batteries Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Battery Break-inHow often must I charge the batteries? Why do my new batteries seem weak?Daily Use Infrequent UseHow should I store my power chair and its batteries? How can I ensure maximum battery life?What about public transportation? What about shipping?Should your power chair come in contact with water Care and MaintenanceTemperature C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C EWeekly Checks Daily ChecksTo check the brakes Monthly ChecksCleaning and Disinfection Disposal of Your Power ChairWheel Replacement StorageI N T E N a N C E Battery ReplacementWhen to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service Corrective MaintenanceTo replace the batteries A R R a N T Y Implied Warranties Service Checks and Warranty ServiceQuality Control Jazzy
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