Care And Maintenance - Pride Mobility JET 7 Owner's Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your power chair is a sophisticated motorised vehicle that requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of
these checks, but others require assistance from an authorised Pride Dealer. 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. If you have any doubt as to your power chair's care or operation, contact your authorised Pride Dealer.
WARNING! Direct exposure to water or dampness could cause the power chair to malfunction
electronically and mechanically. Water can cause electrical components to corrode and the chair's
frame to rust.
Should your power chair come in contact with water:
1. Dry your power chair as much as possible with a dry towel.
2. Allow your power chair to sit in a warm, dry place for 24 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your power chair again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your power chair to an authorised service centre.
Temperature
!
Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep your power
chair between the temperatures of 0°C/32°F and 50°C/122°F.
! In extremely cold temperatures, the batteries may freeze. The specific temperature at which they freeze depends on a
number of factors such as battery charge, usage and composition of the batteries (e.g., AGM or Gel-Cell).
! Temperatures above 50°C/122°F may cause the Jet 7 to operate at a reduced speed. This is a safety feature built into
the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other electrical components. See VII. "Operation."
General Guidelines
! Avoid knocking or bumping your controller, especially the joystick.
! Avoid prolonged exposure of your power chair to extreme conditions such as heat, cold or moisture.
! Keep the controller clean.
! Check all connections to the electronics tray to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly.
! Make sure the drive tyres are inflated to 2.4 bar (35 psi).
WARNING! Make sure your tyres are inflated to 2.4 bar (35 psi). Do not underinflate or overinflate
your tyres. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tyres may burst. Serious
personal injury may result. Overinflating tyres can cause them to explode and can result in
personal injury.
! Use a rubber conditioner on the tyre sidewalls to help preserve them. Check the tyres for wear.
WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tyres; doing so may make the
tyres slippery and cause your power chair to skid.
! 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.
! Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and are not corroded. Batteries must sit flat within the battery
area, with the battery terminals facing inward toward each other. Refer to the frame decal for the correct wiring layout.
! All wheel bearings are pre-lubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication.
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