Pride Mobility INFMANU3351 manual Weight Limitations, Tire Inflation, Incline Information

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I I . S A F E T Y

Weight Limitations

Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user and any accessories mounted to the power chair.

MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your power chair. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.

WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power chair. Carrying passengers on your power chair may affect the center of gravity, resulting in a tip or a fall.

Tire Inflation

If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked regularly. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of your power chair.

WARNING! It is important that the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the tire be maintained in pneumatic tires at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Failure to maintain the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure.

WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an available pressure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a burst tire.

NOTE: If the tire on your power chair lists the psi rating only, use the following conversion formulas to find

the bar or kPa rating: bar = psi x 0.06895; kPa = psi x 6.89476.

Incline Information

More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair.

Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.

Take wide swings with your power chair’s front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the power chair’s rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any railing corners.

When driving down a ramp, keep the power chair’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent.

Avoid sudden stops and starts.

When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest speed setting and drive in the forward direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick, then push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.

WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it.

WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.

WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).

WARNING! Never travel down an incline backward. Doing so may cause the power chair to tip. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.

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Contents Jazzy F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Quick Reference InformationAppendix I Specifications IIIPURCHASER’S Agreement SafetyN T R O D U C T I O N 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 General Guidelines Pre-Ride Safety CheckModifications Tire Inflation Weight LimitationsIncline Information Braking Information Freewheel ModeCornering Information Public Streets and Roadways Outdoor Driving Surfaces Inclement Weather PrecautionsStationary Obstacles Steps, Curbs, etc Elevators Stairs and EscalatorsDoors Lift System/Elevation ProductsPositioning Belts BatteriesTransfers Prescription Drugs/Physical LimitationsAlcohol/Smoking Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference EMI/RFIJazzy Select Series Power Chair I . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I RJazzy Select Power Base Jazzy Select 6 with Power Seat Electrical Components Jazzy Select 6 with Power Seat Electrical Components Manual Freewheel Levers To engage or disengage the drive motorsSeat Installation Select and Select 6 only Initial AssemblyA S S E M B L Y Seat Installation Select 6 with Power Seat only To install the power seatSeat Latch Safety O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S Comfort AdjustmentsSeat Height Adjustment Select and Select 6 Only To change the seat heightSeat Height Adjustment Select 6 with Power Seat Only VR2 6-key Controller and KeypadArmrest Width Adjustment Manual Recline Seatback AdjustmentSeatback Angle Adjustment Armrest Angle AdjustmentController Position Armrest Height AdjustmentTo change the armrest height To extend the controllerFoot Platform Depth Adjustment Foot Platform Height AdjustmentFoot Platform Angle Adjustment Swing-away Footrests Elevating Leg RestsTo adjust the anti-tip wheels Anti-Tip Wheels Select OnlyBatteries and Charging B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GCharging the Batteries Battery Break-in Frequently Asked Questions FAQsInfrequent Use Why do my new batteries seem weak?Daily Use How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?What about public transportation? How can I ensure maximum battery life?How should I store my power chair and its batteries? What about shipping?Temperature Care and MaintenanceShould your power chair come in contact with water I . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C ETo check the brakes Daily ChecksWeekly Checks Monthly ChecksWheel Replacement Disposal of Your Power ChairCleaning and Disinfection Yearly ChecksJazzy Select Drive Wheel Removal Battery Replacement To replace the batteriesI . C a R E a N D M a I N T E N a N C E When to See Your 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 SpecificationsJazzy Select Dimensions and Ground Clearance T E S T E S T E S Inspector Date InspectedProduct Serial #