Care And Maintenance; General Guidelines - Pride Mobility Jazzy1143 Owner's Manual

V I I I . C A R E
Your Jazzy is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorised vehicle, it requires routine maintenance. You can
perform some of these checks. Others require assistance from your authorised Pride provider. Preventive mainte-
nance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that
your Jazzy gives you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to your Jazzy's care or operation,
contact your Pride provider.
CAUTION! Your Jazzy 1143, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from
the elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind. 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 frame to rust.
Should your Jazzy 1143 come in contact with water:
1. Dry your Jazzy 1143 as much as possible with a dry towel.
2. Allow your Jazzy 1143 to sit in a warm, dry place for 24 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Perform all safety and operational tests before using your Jazzy again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your Jazzy 1143 to your authorised Pride provider.
TEMPERATURE
Some of the parts of your Jazzy 1143 are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature.
n In extremely cold temperatures, the batteries may freeze. The specific temperature at which they freeze de-
pends on a number of factors such as battery charge, usage, and composition of the batteries (e.g., sealed
lead-acid or gel cell).
n Temperatures above 50° C/122° F may cause the Jazzy 1143 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

n Avoid knocking or bumping your controller, especially the joystick.
n Avoid prolonged exposure of your Jazzy to extreme conditions such as heat, cold, or moisture.
n Keep the controller clean.
n Check all connections on the electronics connector housing to ensure that they are all tight and secured prop-
erly. Also check the charger harness connector.
n When the battery indicator gauge is completely lit, the batteries are fully charged and the controller and electri-
cal system are OK.
n If one red bar on the battery indicator gauge is blinking slowly, the batteries are low and need to be charged,
but the controller and electrical system are OK.
n If the battery indicator gauge is blinking rapidly, the controller has detected a fault in either its own circuits or in
the Jazzy's circuits. See VII. "Operation."
n Make sure the drive tyres are inflated to 30-35 psi.
n Use a rubber conditioner on the tyre sidewalls to help preserve them. Check the tyres for wear.
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