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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual ® Stylish Design and Premium Performance Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 2 Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash). Copyright © 2005 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2165/RevC/December05 G U I D E L I N E S G U I D E L I N E S www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 3 T A B L E INTRODUCTION ... 4 SAFETY ... 6 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ... 14 IV. ASSEMBLY ... 18 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS... 19 VI. DISASSEMBLY ... 23 VII. OPERATION ... 24 VIII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ... 28 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ... 32 WARRANTY...
- Page 4 I N T R O D U C T I O N 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.
- Page 5 I N T R O D U C T I O N PRIDE OWNERS CLUB As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your product’s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed product registration card or by visiting Pride's web site at www.pridemobility.com.
- Page 6 SAFETY 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 Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. 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 8 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. Doing so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illus- trated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual.
- Page 9 Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant. For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III. “Your Power Chair.”...
- Page 10 Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional 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 be- fore attempting a transfer: ! Turn off the power to the controller .
- Page 11 Inclement Weather Precautions Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold, or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity. Thoroughly dry your power chair before storing, charging, or operating your power chair. 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.
- Page 12 Batteries In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more information about your power chair’s batteries, see VIII. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help.
- Page 13 WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobility vehicle can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride. WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance of other electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
- Page 14 I I I . Y O U R THE JET 2 HD The Jet 2 HD has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 5 through 7. Typically, the seating assembly includes the armrests, seat-back, seat base, and a controller. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two gearboxes, two drive wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two rear casters, two batteries, and all wiring harnesses.
- Page 15 I I I . Y O U R Suspension: Limited Drive Wheels: 14 in. solid (pneumatic tires optional) Rear Caster Wheels: 8 in. solid, rear articulating Anti-tip Wheels: 6 in. solid, front-mounted Maximum Speed:¹ Up to 4.5 mph Brakes: “Intelligent Braking,” electronic regenerative, disc park brake Ground Clearance:²...
- Page 16 I I I . Y O U R ELECTRONICS TRAY The electronics tray is located on the back of the power base. See figure 8. The ammeter, the charger power cord receptacle, the main circuit breaker, the controller connector, and the charger inhibit connector are all located on the electronics tray.
- Page 17 I I I . Y O U R Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with two freewheel levers located under the front of your seat. See figures 7 and 8. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use your power chair while the drive motors are disengaged unless you are in the presence of an attendant! Do not disengage the drive motors when the power chair is on an incline.
- Page 18 I V . 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 19 C O M F O R T COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After you have become familiar with your power chair’s opera- tion, you may find the need to adjust the seat. There are some adjustments you can make to increase your comfort such as seat height and angle, armrest height and angle, footrest height and angle, and controller position.
- Page 20 C O M F O R T Armrest Width Adjustment To change the armrest width: 1. Locate the two armrest knobs on the armrest receiver bracket. See figure 13. 2. Loosen the knobs and slide the armrests in or out for the desired width.
- Page 21 C O M F O R T To raise or lower the foot platform: 1. Remove the nuts and bolts from the foot platform bracket. See figure 15. 2. Raise or lower the foot platform to the desired height. 3. Reinstall the nuts and bolts into the foot platform bracket and tighten.
- Page 22 C O M F O R T To adjust the ELR angle: 1. Push down release lever B. See figure 18. 2. Move the leg rest to the desired angle. To adjust the ELR length: 1. Remove the two adjustment screws from the side of each leg rest extension.
- Page 23 V I . Seat Removal You may wish to remove the seat for transportation. See figure 20. To remove the seat: 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Make sure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.”...
- Page 24 V I I . VSI ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. The electronic controller enables you to move the power chair, as well as monitor battery charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system.
- Page 25 V I I . On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the power chair. This will cause the power chair to stop abruptly. WARNING! Always turn the power off when you are stationary to prevent unexpected movement.
- Page 26 V I I . Horn Key The horn key activates the horn. Locking/Unlocking the VSI The VSI has a feature that enables you to lock your power chair to prevent unauthorized use. To lock the VSI: 1. With the VSI switched on, press and hold the on/off key. After 1 second, the VSI should beep. 2.
- Page 27 V I I . Charger Inhibit Connector The charger inhibit connector connects the VSI to the onboard battery charger. This connection provides an inhibit that disables the VSI when the battery charger is on. The charger inhibit connector is coded with colored dots.
- Page 28 V I I I . B A T T E R I E S BATTERIES AND CHARGING The Jet 2 HD uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharge.
- Page 29 V I I I . B A T T E R I E S 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 30 V I I I . B A T T E R I E S 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 31 V I I I . B A T T E R I E S How should I store my power chair and its batteries? If you do not use your power chair regularly, we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries at least once per week.
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Page 32: Care And Maintenance
I X . C A R E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Jet 2 HD 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. Preven- tive maintenance is very important. - Page 33 I X . C A R E ! 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 well, with the battery terminals facing inward, towards each other.
- Page 34 I X . C A R E ! Keep your power chair clean and free of foreign material, such as mud, dirt, hair, food, drink, etc. Yearly Checks Take your power chair to your authorized Pride Provider for yearly maintenance. This helps ensure that your power chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications.
- Page 35 I X . C A R E Cleaning Instructions WARNING! Never hose off your power chair or place it in direct contact with water. Your power chair has a painted, ABS plastic body shroud that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth.
- Page 36 I X . 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 The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your authorized Pride provider.
- Page 37 Circumstances beyond the control of Pride Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifically autho- rized, IN ADVANCE, by Pride Mobility Products Corporation Repairs and/or modifications made to any part without specific consent from Pride...
- Page 38 ! Battery fluid spillage or leakage ! Commercial use, or use other than normal ! Improper operation, maintenance, or storage NOTE: Gradual deterioration in performance because the battery has been left in a discharged state, left in cold conditions for an extended period of time, or worn out through heavy use is not covered. SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Pride Provider.
- Page 39 Quality Control - Model Jet 2 HD Thank you for making the Jet 2 HD your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Jet 2 HD. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been driven and inspected. Inclusion of all Parts Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.
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Why does one battery hook to a breakr
The Pride Mobility Jet 2HD battery connects to a breaker to protect the motors and electronics from damage caused by excessive strain, such as from heavy loads. The main circuit breaker trips when needed to prevent this damage.
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