Pride Mobility 1400 Owner's Manual

Pride mobility power wheelchair owner's manual 1400

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  • Page 1 Go-Chair...
  • Page 2 The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website. 088 609 661 Copyright © 2010 Pride Mobility Products Corporation INFMANU2881/Rev F/June 2010 Serial Number:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ... 4 SAFETY ... 5 III. YOUR TRAVEL CHAIR ... 17 IV. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY ... 20 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ... 24 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ... 26 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ... 31 VIII.WARRANTY ... 36 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ... 38 Go-Chair C O N T E N T S www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility (Pride). The travel chair you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely operate and care for your travel chair, it should give you years of trouble-free operation and service.
  • Page 5 PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the travel chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Do not allow unsupervized children to play near the travel chair while the batteries are charging.
  • Page 6 Do not connect an extension cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Wear safety goggles.
  • Page 7 Explosive conditions exist! Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries.
  • Page 8 Locked and in drive mode. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode. Unlocked and in freewheel mode. I I . S A F E T Y www.pridemobility.com Go-Chair...
  • Page 9: General Guidelines

    GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new Go-Chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your Go-Chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the Go-Chair user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of travel chair to be used is the responsibility of the Go-Chair user, who is capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
  • Page 10: Weight Limitations

    Weight Limitations Your Go-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 Go-Chair. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your Go-Chair.
  • Page 11 WARNING! If your Go-Chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilize the chair. Failure to heed may result in the Go-Chair tipping over.
  • Page 12 Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your Go-Chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Go-Chair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution. Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your Go-Chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt.
  • Page 13: Stairs And Escalators

    Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Stairs and Escalators Go-Chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your Go-Chair to negotiate steps or escalators. Doors Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. Drive your Go-Chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open.
  • Page 14: Positioning Belts

    Positioning Belts Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your Go-Chair safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Go-Chair, make sure it is fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the Go-Chair.
  • Page 15 Transfers Transferring onto and off of your Go-Chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare pro- fessional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer: Turn off the power to the controller.
  • Page 16 WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your Go-Chair, although the travel chair has passed the necessary testing requirements for cigarette smoking. You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes while seated in your Go-Chair.
  • Page 17 I I I . Y O U R T R A V E L C H A I R THE GO-CHAIR The Go-Chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motors, two drive wheels, two caster wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two batteries, and a foot platform.
  • Page 18: Iii. Your Travel Chair

    I I I . Y O U R T R A V E L C H A I R CONTROLLER CONNECTOR MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVERS REAR SECTION FRONT SECTION Figure 6. The Go-Chair Power Base Electrical Components The electrical components are located on the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the front of the battery box.
  • Page 19 I I I . Y O U R T R A V E L C H A I R Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your Go-Chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disable the drive system in order to maneuver the chair manually. This is called freewheel mode. WARNING! Do not use the travel chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the drive motors when the travel chair is on an incline or decline, as the unit could roll on its own! Only engage the freewheel mode when on a level surface.
  • Page 20: Assembly/Disassembly

    I V . A S S E M B L Y / D I S A S S E M B L Y INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your Go-Chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments.
  • Page 21: Seat Installation

    I V . A S S E M B L Y / D I S A S S E M B L Y Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial oper- ation or after transporting your Go-Chair. The seat is attached to the power base by a height-adjustable seat pedestal.
  • Page 22 I V . A S S E M B L Y / D I S A S S E M B L Y Disassembly The Go-Chair disassembles into four components: the seat, the battery box, the rear section of the power base, and the front section of the power base.
  • Page 23 I V . A S S E M B L Y / D I S A S S E M B L Y TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON Figure 11. Toggle Latch Closed Figure 13. Rear Section Positioning Assembly 1. Tilt the Go-Chair rear section backward onto the anti-tip wheels.
  • Page 24: Comfort Adjustments

    Your authorized Pride Provider has evaluated your travel 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.
  • Page 25: Armrest Width Adjustment

    V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armrest’s width independently of the other. NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall width of your Go-Chair.
  • Page 26: Batteries And Charging

    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 The Go-Chair uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free.
  • Page 27: Vi. Batteries And Charging

    V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G To charge the batteries using the off-board charger: 1. Position the front of your travel chair next to a standard electrical outlet.
  • Page 28 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 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.
  • Page 29 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no wind, hills, or curves. More often you are presented with hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind.
  • Page 30 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How should I store my Go-Chair and its batteries? If you do not use your Go-Chair regularly, we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries at least once per week.
  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Go-Chair is a sophisticated travel mobility vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine mainte- nance checks.
  • Page 32: Vii. Care And Maintenance

    V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication. The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.
  • Page 33: Cleaning And Disinfection

    V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Storage Your Go-Chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature extremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the Go-Chair.
  • Page 34: Battery Replacement

    V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E To replace the wheel: 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Set the Go-Chair up on blocks. 3.
  • Page 35: Corrective Maintenance

    V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 6. Remove the batteries. 7. Put the new batteries back into the battery box (battery terminals up). 8. Reconnect the two (2) battery cables to the battery terminals. Make sure the red cable is connected to the (+) positive terminal and the black cable is connected to the (-) negative terminal.
  • Page 36 Circumstances beyond the control of Pride Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifically autho- rized by Pride Mobility Products Corporation Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific consent from Pride...
  • Page 37: Viii.warranty

    V I I I . W A R R A N T Y SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Pride Provider. Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior written authorization. All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 38: Appendix I - Specifications

    Tested in accordance with ANSI/RESNA, WC Vol 2, Section 4 & ISO 7176-4 standards. Results derived from theoretical calcu- lation based on battery specifications and drive system performance. Test conducted at maximum weight capacity. Tested by Pride Mobility Products under simulated conditions; continuous straight-line driving until total battery depletion. Test conducted at maximum weight capacity.
  • Page 39 A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S LENGTH 32.5 in. (82.55 cm) with foot platform 27 in. (68.90 cm) without foot platform WIDTH 19 in.
  • Page 40 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Go-Chair...
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  • Page 42 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Go-Chair...
  • Page 44 Quality Control - Go-Chair Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected Inspector *INFMANU2881* Product Serial Number...

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