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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with a red circle and red slash. ntended The intended use of the Pride Mobility Products device is to provide mobility to persons limited to a seated position that have the capacity of operating a powered wheelchair.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ..............................4 Safety ................................5 Your Power Chair .............................7 Assembly/Disassembly .........................11 Comfort Adjustments ..........................14 Batteries and Charging .........................17 Care and Maintenance ..........................22 LANGUAGE USAGE This owner’s manual is intended for distribution in all English-speaking countries where power chairs are sold. We have chosen to compose this manual using language and spellings common to the USA.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Safety WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The power 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 power chair, it should give you years of trouble-free operation and service.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Product Safety Symbols The symbols below are used on the power chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. NOTE: There are more warnings identified and explained in the Consumer Safety Guide that is included with your power chair.
  • Page 6 General Guidelines MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power 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 power chair user. Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power chair user, who is capable of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).

  • Page 7: Your Power Chair

    Your Power Chair The Jazzy Passport The Jazzy Passport is a power chair that you can easily fold for transportation or storage. The battery box slides into the rear of the power base. See figures 1 and 2 for power chair components.
  • Page 8 Identification Key 1. Manual Freewheel Lever 4. Storage Compartment 2. Battery Box 5. Circuit Breaker/Battery Power Switch 3. Anti-tip Wheel 6. Battery Charger Port Location Figure 2. Power Base Electrical Components The electrical components are located on the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the back of the battery box, beneath the handle.
  • Page 9 Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power 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. WARNING! Do not use the power chair while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the drive motors when the power 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 10 Storage Compartments Your power chair is equipped with two storage compartments. They are located on the seatback, and in between the seat and the foot platform. WARNING! No personal property or valuables should be stored in any storage compartment and left unattended.

  • Page 11: Assembly/Disassembly

    Assembly/Disassembly Initial Assembly Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the power chair must be replaced with a new nut.
  • Page 12 MANDATORY! Prevent controller harness Identification Key damage! Avoid routing the controller harness on the outside of the armrest pad. Route the 1. Quick Release Handle harness under the armrest or toward the 2. Thumbscrew inside of the armrest pad. Use correct tie- down points for the controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive tires, pinched in the seat frame, or...
  • Page 13 Figure 6. Folding the Jazzy Passport Figure 7. Unfolding the Jazzy Passport...

  • Page 14: Comfort Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 15 Controller Position Identification Key You can position the controller for either left-hand 1. Securement Clips or right-hand use. You can also adjust the controller 2. Wire Ties position angle. WARNING! Do not place the controller harness so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame.
  • Page 16 Positioning Belt Identification Key Your power chair may be equipped with a positioning 1. Positioning Belt belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort. See figure 11. The positioning belt is designed to support the operator so that he/she does not slide down or forward in the seat.

  • Page 17: Batteries And Charging

    Batteries and Charging Batteries and Charging Your power chair uses one long-lasting Lithium-Ion battery. This battery is sealed and maintenance-free. Since it is sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Lithium-Ion batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are not interchangeable.
  • Page 18 NOTE: The Jazzy Passport battery can be charged with the battery box either installed on or removed from the power base. To charge the battery using the off-board charger: 1. Position the front of your power chair next to a standard electrical outlet.
  • Page 19 To charge the battery with the battery box removed from the power base: 1. Remove the battery box from the power base. See figure 4. 2. Position the battery box next to a standard electrical outlet. 3. Plug the off-board charger into the battery box charger port.
  • Page 20 „ Infrequent Use If you use your power chair infrequently (once a week or less), you should charge the battery at least once per week for 12 to 14 hours. NOTE: Keep your battery fully charged and avoid deeply discharging your battery. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for charging instructions.
  • Page 21 If you do not plan on using your power chair for an extended period, fully charge the battery prior to storage. Flip the battery switch to the off or “0” position, disconnect the battery, and store the power chair in a warm, dry environment. Avoid temperature extremes, such as freezing and excessively hot conditions, and never attempt to charge a frozen battery.

  • Page 22: Care And Maintenance

    Care and Maintenance Care and Maintenance Your Jazzy Passport is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an authorized Pride Provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your power chair gives you years of trouble-free operation.
  • Page 23 „ Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Refer to the battery wiring label for the correct wiring layout. WARNING! Even though the power chair has passed the necessary testing requirements for ingress of liquids, you should keep electrical connections away from sources of dampness, including direct exposure to water or bodily fluids and incontinence.
  • Page 24 Storage Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature extremes. When storing, disconnect the battery from the power chair and flip the battery switch to the “0” position. See “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! If you fail to store the unit properly, the frame can corrode and the electronics can be damaged.
  • Page 25 Wheel Replacement Identification Key If your chair is equipped with a solid tire insert, then 1. Axle Key you must replace the whole wheel assembly. If you 2. Axle Slot have pneumatic tires, you can replace the tire or the 3.
  • Page 26 Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located inside the battery box. See the product specifications for correct battery specifications. MANDATORY! Battery terminals and related accessories may contain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling.
  • Page 27 When to See An Authorized Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact an authorized Pride Provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, and the error code if available.
  • Page 32 B.V. (Authorised EU Representative) 182 Susquehanna Avenue Castricummer Werf 26 Exeter, PA 18643-2694 1901 RW Castricum Canada The Netherlands 5096 South Service Road www.pride-mobility.nl Beamsville, Ontario L0R 1B3 Italy Australia Via del Progresso, ang. Via del Lavoro 20-24 Apollo Drive Loc.

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