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Pride Z11 Owner's Manual

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Exeter, PA
1-800-800-8586
St. Catherines, ON
1-888-570-1113

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  • Page 1 Pride Exeter, PA 1-800-800-8586 St. Catherines, ON 1-888-570-1113...

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel and/ or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash). Copyright © 2004 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2681/RevB/July 2004 www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 3 C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION SAFETY III. YOUR POWER CHAIR IV. ASSEMBLY COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING VII. OPERATION VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE IX. WARRANTY This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication.

  • Page 4: Information Exchange

    I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY safety safely Read follow safety Failure to follow the instructions in this manual and those located on your power chair can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the power chair, including voiding the warranty.

  • Page 5: Pride Owners Club

    I N T R O D U C T I O N PRIDE OWNERS CLUB NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

  • Page 6: I I . S A F E T Y

    I I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight.
  • Page 7 I I . S A F E T Y Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. 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.
  • Page 8 MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Modifications WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride. Unauthorized modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Pre-Ride Safety Check 35 psi (2.4 bar)

  • Page 9: Weight Limitations

    Weight Limitations WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.

  • Page 10: Braking Information

    I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual.

  • Page 11: Outdoor Driving Surfaces

    I I . S A F E T Y Freewheel Mode WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal injury may result. WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while seated on it.
  • Page 12 I I . S A F E T Y Transfers Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position Doors Elevators Lift/Elevation Products Inclement Weather Precautions WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces can cause personal injury and/or damage to the power chair and electrical system. Maintain and store your power chair in a dry and clean condition.

  • Page 13: Motor Vehicle Transport

    I I . S A F E T Y Motor Vehicle Transport WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injury. WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes.

  • Page 14: Removable Parts

    NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn the power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call Pride at 800-424-8205 to report the incident.

  • Page 15: Your Power Chair

    C H A I R THE Z11 ARMRESTS JOYSTICK SEATBACK SEAT ASSEMBLY CONTROLLER (VSI SHOWN) SEAT BASE REAR SHROUD POWER BASE ANTI -TIP WHEEL ASSEMBLY CASTER WHEEL FOOT RIGGING SEAT LOCK LEVER (FOOT PLATFORM SHOWN) DRIVE WHEEL ANTI-TIP WHEEL Figure 5. The Z11 www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 16: I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R

    I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R Z11 SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Limited Suspension Drive Wheels: 10 in., pneumatic, (10 in., solid are optional) Caster Wheels: 8 in., solid, rear-mounted Anti-tip Wheels: 5 in., solid, front-mounted...

  • Page 17: Electrical Components

    P O W E R C H A I R REAR SHROUD FASTENERS SEAT PEDESTAL CENTER SHROUD CASTER BEAM YELLOW FASTENER MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY Figure 6. The Z11 Power Base (Foot Platform Removed) ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS Ammeter: Charger Power Cord Receptacle: Main Circuit Breaker: www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 18: Battery Connector

    C H A I R Motor Connectors: Battery Connector: Charger Inhibit Connector: CHARGER INHIBIT MOTOR CONNECTOR CONNECTOR BATTERY CONNECTOR CHARGER CIRCUIT FUSE MOTOR CONNECTOR POWER POD CHARGER POWER CORD RECEPTACLE AMMETER ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER Figure 7. Jet Z11 Electrical Components www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 19: Manual Freewheel Levers

    I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVERS 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, as the unit could roll on its own, causing injury! To engage or disengage the drive motors: WARNING! It is important to remember that when your power chair is in freewheel mode, the...

  • Page 20: Seat Installation

    I V . A S S E M B L Y SEAT INSTALLATION WARNING! Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests. They are free to pivot, and you may lose control of the seat if they do so, resulting in personal injury or damage to the chair.

  • Page 21: Comfort Adjustments

    A D J U S T M E N T S COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! If your power chair was configured by your authorized Pride Provider, please consult your healthcare professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment. Some adjustments may degrade your power chair’s performance and safety by changing its center of gravity.

  • Page 22: Armrest Width Adjustment

    C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Armrest Width Adjustment NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall width of your power chair. To change the armrest width: ARMREST KNOBS Figure 15.

  • Page 23: Anti-Tip Wheels

    You can compensate for this by having your authorized Pride Provider make a small adjustment to the pre-programmed deceleration setting in the controller or by moving the seat assembly farther to the back of your power chair.

  • Page 24: 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 WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Charging the Batteries WARNING! You must recharge your power chair’s batteries with the supplied onboard charger.
  • Page 25 Can I use a different battery charger? NOTE: Your power chair’s charger will not operate after the batteries have been discharged to nearly zero voltage. If this happens, call your authorized Pride Provider for assistance. How often must I charge the batteries?
  • Page 26 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G What type of batteries should I use? WARNING! Corrosive chemicals contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.

  • Page 27: Operation

    V I I . O P E R A T I O N VSI ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER WARNING! The controller program can affect speed, acceleration, deceleration, and braking. But if it is programmed incorrectly or outside of the safe limits as determined by your healthcare professional, it can create a dangerous situation.

  • Page 28: Battery Condition Meter

    Rapid flash of lights: n Ripple side to side of lights: NOTE: If you still get “ripple side to side of lights,” contact your authorized Pride Provider. Speed/Profile Keys NOTE: We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair, you use the lowest speed setting until you become familiar with your new power chair.
  • Page 29 To lock the VSI: To unlock the VSI: NOTE: If the above procedures fail to either lock or unlock the VSI, contact your authorized Pride Provider. Off-board Charger/Programming Socket WARNING! Only chargers with Neutrik NC3MX plugs should be connected to the off-board charger/ programming socket.

  • Page 30: Thermal Rollback

    If the connections are good, try charging the batteries. The left motor has a bad connection. Check the left motor connection. The left motor has a short circuit to a battery connection. Contact your authorized Pride Provider.

  • Page 31: Care And Maintenance

    V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Prevent injury. Do not service the power chair when the seat is occupied. WARNING! Direct exposure to water or dampness could cause the power chair to malfunction electronically and mechanically.
  • Page 32 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Daily Checks Weekly Checks 35 psi (2.4 bar) To check the brakes: Monthly Checks Yearly Checks www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 33: Cleaning Instructions

    WARNING! Completely deflate the tire before attempting repair. Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires: TIRE WHEEL HUB REAR RIM HALF FRONT RIM HALF NUTS Figure 21. Jet Z11 Drive Wheel 35 psi (2.4 bar) www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 34: Battery Replacement

    WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury. To replace the batteries: BATTERY CONNECTOR THERMAL FUSES BATTERY HARNESS BATTERY HARNESS Figure 22. Z11 Battery Connections www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 35 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 23. Battery Harness Diagram WARNING! Prevent injury. Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure.
  • Page 36 V I I I . 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 Maintenance www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 37: I X . W A R R A N T Y

    Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifically authorized by Pride Mobility Products Corporation n Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific consent from Pride Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:...

  • Page 38: Service Checks And Warranty Service

    I X . W A R R A N T Y SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE IMPLIED WARRANTIES www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 39 We have thoroughly inspected your Z11. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been tested, Inclusion driven, and of all inspected. Parts Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Inspector Date Inspected...

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