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  • Page 1 JET 3 ULTRA...
  • Page 2 The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website. 088 609 661 Copyright © 2010 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2353/Rev F/February 2010...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ...18 IV. ASSEMBLY ... 22 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ...24 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ...32 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...36 VIII.WARRANTY ...43 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ...45 Jet 3 Ultra C O N T E N T S www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (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 Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 6 EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. 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. www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 7 Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Wear safety goggles. Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 8 I I . S A F E T Y Battery charger for indoor use only. Contains Lead. Disposal and Recycling — Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...

  • Page 9: General Guidelines

    Check the brakes. See VII. “Care and Maintenance.” Check battery charge. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance. Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 10: Weight Limitations

    WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it. I I . S A F E T Y www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 11 Disc Park Brake — activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is removed from the system for any reason. Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y 5 (8.7%)
  • Page 12 Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (curbs, porches, stairs, etc.). Be sure your power chair is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to navigate. I I . S A F E T Y www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...

  • Page 13: Stairs And Escalators

    Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors. Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y Figure 3.

  • Page 14: Motor Vehicle Transport

    WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery. Charging a frozen battery may result in damage to the battery. I I . S A F E T Y www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 15 Reduce the distance between your power chair and the object you are transferring onto. Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y Figure 4. Ideal Transfer Position www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 16 Every electrically-powered mobility vehicle has an immunity (or resistance) to EMI. The higher the immunity level, the greater the protection against EMI. This product has been tested and has passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. I I . S A F E T Y www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 17 Call Pride at 1-800-424-8205 to report the incident. Jet 3 Ultra I I . S A F E T Y...

  • Page 18: Assembly

    THE JET 3 ULTRA The Jet 3 Ultra has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 5 and 6. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two drive wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two caster wheels, two batteries, and the electrical components.

  • Page 19: Iii. Your Power Chair

    I I I . Y O U R P O W E R C H A I R REAR SHROUD FASTENERS REAR TRAPEZE BAR ARTICULATING BEAM FRONT TRAPEZE BAR MOTOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY FREEWHEEL LEVER RETAINING CLIPS Figure 6. The Jet 3 Ultra Power Base Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 20: Electrical Components

    The label color on the motor connector corresponds with the label color on the power pod. Battery Connector: This is where the controller connects to the batteries. CONTROLLER CONNECTOR Figure 7. Jet 3 Ultra Electrical Components MOTOR CONNECTORS BATTERY CONNECTOR www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 21 If a lever is difficult to move in either direction, slightly rock the power chair back and forth. The lever should then move to the desired position. WARNING! Do not use the freewheel lever handles as tie-down points to secure this product. Figure 8. Drive Mode (Drive Engaged) Jet 3 Ultra Figure 9. Freewheel Mode (Drive Disengaged) www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 22: Seat Installation

    SEAT LATCH FRONT TRAPEZE BAR Figure 10. Universal Mounting System I V . A S S E M B L Y REAR EXTRUSION FRONT EXTRUSION www.pridemobility.com REAR TRAPEZE BAR Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 23 11. Secure the controller harness to the armrest receiver with wire ties. See figure 12. Jet 3 Ultra I V . A S S E M B L Y Figure 11. Seat Latch Safety - Latched controller Figure 12.

  • Page 24: Comfort Adjustments

    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.

  • Page 25: Seat Position

    To adjust the recline angle: 1. Pull up on the seatback release lever. 2. Lean forward or backward to the desired position. 3. Release the lever. Jet 3 Ultra Figure 15. Seat Mounting Holes Figure 16. Manual Recline Seatback Adjustment www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 26: Armrest Width Adjustment

    4. Tighten the jam nut to lock the adjusting screw into place. JAM NUT ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTING SCREW ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTING SCREWS ARMREST KNOB SEATBACK ANGLE ADJUSTING SCREW Figure 17. Seatback Angle Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...

  • Page 27: Controller Position

    10. Use wire ties to secure the controller harness to the armrest. See figure 12. 11. Plug the controller connectors into the power pod. See figure 7. 12. Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners. Jet 3 Ultra Figure 18. Underside of Armrest www.pridemobility.com SETSCREW...
  • Page 28 2. Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth. 3. Reinstall the fasteners into the foot platform bracket and tighten. Figure 19. Bottom View of Foot Platform QUICK RELEASE FASTENERS FOOT PLATFORM BRACKET Figure 20. Foot Platform Adjustment www.pridemobility.com SETSCREW FOOT PLATFORM RETAINING PIN Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 29 1. Remove the adjustment screw(s) from the footrest extension. See figure 22. 2. Slide the footrest up or down to the desired length. 3. Reinstall the adjustment screw(s). Jet 3 Ultra BOLT LEVER (OPEN) UNCLAMPED Figure 21. Quick Release Fastener Operation...
  • Page 30 NOTE: Each pneumatic drive tire must be inflated to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on the tire in order for the anti-tip wheels to be properly adjusted. RELEASE LEVER B LEG REST EXTENSION Figure 23. Elevating Leg Rests www.pridemobility.com RELEASE LEVER A ADJUSTMENT SCREWS Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 31 (1.27 cm) apart. 4. Reinstall bolt B. 5. Tighten bolt A. 6. Raise or lower the other anti-tip wheel so that it is at the same height. Jet 3 Ultra ANTI-TIP WHEEL Figure 24. Anti-tip Wheel Assembly www.pridemobility.com BOLT A...

  • Page 32: Batteries And Charging

    Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information. www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...

  • Page 33: Vi. Batteries And Charging

    We do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive 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. Jet 3 Ultra Figure 25. Battery Charging www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 34 More importantly, it will take a few “charging cycles” (a partial drain— then a full recharge) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to the battery’s peak performance and long life. It will be well worth it to take the time to break in your battery properly. www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 35 What about shipping? If you wish to use a freight company to ship your power chair to your final destination, repack your power chair in the original shipping container and ship the batteries in separate boxes. Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 36: 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 Jet 3 Ultra 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 your authorized Pride Provider.

  • Page 37: Vii. Care And Maintenance

    3. Slowly push the joystick forward until you hear the electromagnetic brakes click. Immediately release the joystick. You must be able to hear each electromagnetic brake operating within a few seconds of joystick movement. Repeat this test three times, pushing the joystick backwards, then left, and then right. Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 38: Cleaning And Disinfection

    ABS plastic body shroud that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth. WARNING! Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack. Use soapy water and dry the seat thoroughly. www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 39 WARNING! Make sure both the nut and washer are reinstalled and tightened properly. 11. Inflate pneumatic tires to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire. 12. Remove the power chair from the blocks. Jet 3 Ultra FRONT RIM HALF AXLE SLOT...

  • Page 40: Battery Replacement

    Use proper lifting techniques and avoid lifting beyond your capacity. WARNING! Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. CONTROLLER CONNECTOR Figure 28. Battery Connections BATTERY CONNECTOR QUICK DISCONNECT www.pridemobility.com BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 41 NOTE: Make sure that the power pod is out of the way when reinstalling the batteries. 21. Reinstall the foot platform. 22. Reconnect the battery connector. 23. Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners. 24. Charge the batteries. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” Jet 3 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 42: Corrective Maintenance

    Disconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the directions that come with the load tester. If either one of the batteries fails the load test, replace both of them. If your power chair still does not power up, contact your authorized Pride Provider. www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 43 Circumstances beyond the control of Pride Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifically authorized, IN ADVANCE, by Pride Mobility Products Corporation Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific consent from Pride...

  • Page 44: Viii.warranty

    This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please fill out and return the product registration card to Pride. This will aid Pride in providing the best possible technical and customer service. www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...

  • Page 45: Appendix I - Specifications

    NOTE: This product conforms to all applicable ANSI/RESNA testing requirements and ISO 7176 series EN12184 standards. All specifications subject to change without notice. Jet 3 Ultra JET 3 ULTRA SPECIFICATIONS Active-Trac 10 in. (25.4 cm) pneumatic or solid available 8 in. (20.32 cm) solid, rear-mounted 6 in.
  • Page 46 40.5 in. (102.87 cm) with front riggings 35.5 in. (90.17 cm) without front riggings TURNING RADIUS 20 in. WIDTH (50.80 cm) 22.5 in. (57.15 cm) 2.75 in. (7 cm) at frame GROUND CLEARANCE Figure 29. Jet 3 Ultra Dimensions and Ground Clearance www.pridemobility.com Jet 3 Ultra...
  • Page 48 Quality Control - Jet 3 Ultra 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...

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