Pride Mobility 14 O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T S, Comfort Adjustments, Seat Height Adjustment

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V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S

COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS

After becoming familiar with your power chair’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height, armrest angle, foot platform angle, depth, and height, and controller position. Refer to the following information before making comfort adjustments.

WARNING! The center of gravity of your power chair was factory set to a position that meets the needs of the demographic majority of users. Your authorized Pride Provider has evaluated your power chair and made any necessary adjustments to suit your specific requirements. Do not change your seating configuration without first contacting Pride Mobility Products or your authorized Pride Provider.

WARNING! Some power chair components are heavy. You may need assistance to lift or carry them. Please refer to the product specifications for specific component weights before you disassemble the power chair.

WARNING! Remove the occupant from the power chair before making any adjustments.

You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:

„metric/standard socket set and ratchet

„adjustable wrench

„metric/standard hex key set

„thread lock

Seat Height Adjustment

You can change the seat height to one of three posi- tions in 1-in. (2.54-cm) increments. If you raise or lower only one trapeze bar (front or rear), you can also change the seat base angle (dump).

To change the seat height:

1.Turn off the power to the controller.

2.Make sure the power chair is in drive mode.

3.Unplug the controller connector(s) from the power base. See figure 3.

4.Flip up the seat latch safety. See figure 6.

5.Squeeze the seat latch and release the seat from the front trapeze bar.

6.Slide the seat forward and remove it from the power base.

7.Remove the hardware that attaches the trapeze bars to the seat interface weldments. See figures 6 and 8.

8.Move the trapeze bars up or down to the desired height.

NOTE: Change the seat dump by raising or lower- ing only one trapeze bar (front or rear).

9.Reinstall the hardware.

10.Reinstall the seat.

11.Reconnect the controller to the power base.

 

SEAT

CONTROLLER

HARDWARE

CONNECTOR

 

SEAT

 

INTERFACE

 

WELDMENT

 

Figure 8. Seat Height Adjustment

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Contents Jazzy Elite Series Quick Reference Information F E T Y G U I D E L I N E SVII IIILanguage Usage N T R O D U C T I O N SafetyPURCHASER’S Agreement Shipping and DeliveryCanada Information ExchangeUnited Kingdom Australia S a F E T Y Product Safety SymbolsGeneral Guidelines Pre-Ride Safety CheckI . Y O U R P O W E R C H a I R Jazzy Elite Series Power ChairJazzy Elite Series Power Base Jazzy Elite Series Electrical Components Electrical ComponentsTo engage or disengage the drive motors Manual Freewheel LeversTo install the seat Seat InstallationA S S E M B L Y You may need the following to make comfort adjustments Comfort AdjustmentsSeat Height Adjustment O M F O R T a D J U S T M E N T STo change the position Seat PositionArmrest Width Adjustment Manual Recline Seatback AdjustmentArmrest Angle Adjustment Armrest Height AdjustmentFoot Platform Position Controller PositionElevating Leg Rests Swing-away FootrestsTo adjust the positioning belt for operator comfort To install the positioning beltPositioning Belt To release the positioning beltBatteries and Charging B a T T E R I E S a N D C H a R G I N GCharging 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 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 Monthly ChecksCleaning and Disinfection Disposal of Your Power ChairWheel Replacement StorageFollow these easy steps for a quick and safe replace Battery ReplacementMent of solid tires Battery Installation Corrective Maintenance When to Contact Your Authorized Pride Provider for ServiceYou may need the following to change your batteries To replace the batteriesT E S T E S Page Product Serial # Quality Control Jazzy Elite Series