C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION..........................4 SAFETY ..............................6 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................18 IV. ASSEMBLY............................24 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS......................26 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ....................35 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ......................39 VIII. WARRANTY............................46 Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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.
These message boards invite you to communicate with other Pride customers as well as Pride represen- tatives who are available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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Use correct tie-down points for controller harness to prevent the harness from getting caught in the drive tires or pinched in the seat frame. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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. Wear safety goggles. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Do not remove the anti-tip wheels. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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Connect Red wire to Red Positive (+) Terminal Post Connect Black wire to Black Negative (–) Terminal Post 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. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on a decline. Do not place power chair in freewheel mode on an incline. Contains lead. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
! Check all controller connections to the power base. Make sure they are secured properly. ! 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. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an attendant is present to help stabilize the chair. Failure to heed could result in the power chair tipping over. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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(i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping. WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable center of gravity. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip. Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is your power chair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight distribution of the power chair. This may cause your power chair to tip. WARNING! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call Pride at 800-424-8205 to report the incident. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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THE JAZZY 1143 ULTRA The Jazzy 1143 Ultra has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assem- blies, two drive wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two caster wheels, two batteries, and wiring harnesses.
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Due to manufacturing tolerances and continued product improvement, this specification can be subject to variance of (+ or – ) 3%. ³ AGM or Gel-Cell type required. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” NOTE: All specifications subject to change without notice. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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POWER SEAT ACTUATOR FRONT COVER MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY Figure 6. The Jazzy 1143 Ultra Power Base POWER POD MOTOR CONNECTOR MOTOR CONNECTOR CHARGER INHIBIT CONNECTOR POWER SEAT CONNECTOR Figure 7. The Jazzy 1143 Ultra Power Pod Assembly www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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Battery Connector: This is where the controller connects to the batteries. Power Seat Connector: This is where the power seat actuator connects to the power pod. Charger Inhibit Connector: The charger inhibit enables the onboard battery charger to disable the controller during charging. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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POWER SEAT CONNECTOR CHARGER INHIBIT CONNECTOR BATTERY CONNECTOR MOTOR CONNECTORS CHARGER CIRCUIT FUSE POWER POD CHARGER POWER CORD RECEPTACLE AMMETER ONBOARD BATTERY CHARGER MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER Figure 8. Jazzy 1143 Ultra Electrical Components (VSI Configuration Shown) www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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C H A I R Manual Freewheel Levers The Jazzy 1143 Ultra has a manual freewheel lever on each motor. Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive motors from the gearboxes and maneuver the chair manually. 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 or decline, as the unit could roll on its own.
11. Secure the controller cable to the armrest receiver with one or more wire ties. MANDATORY! Prevent controller harness damage! Use correct tie-down points for Figure 13. Universal Mounting System (Optional Seating controller harness. System) Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
(front or back). POWER BASE FRAME 10. Reinstall the retaining clips from step 8. Figure 14. Trapeze Bar Location (Optional) 11. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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3. Release the lever. Figure 16. Seatback/ Armrest Adjustment Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armrest’s width independently of the other. NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall width of your power chair. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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9. Tighten the setscrew to secure the controller. 10. Route the controller cable along the seat frame and se- cure with wire ties. 11. Plug the controller into the power base. 12. Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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3. Rotate the lever until it is in the fully closed position. NOTE: If the lever will not rotate to the fully closed BOLT position, then turn the nut counterclockwise one-quar- ter or one-half turn. CLAMPED UNCLAMPED LEVER (OPEN) Figure 19. Quick Release Fastener Operation Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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1. Remove the two adjustment screws from the side of each footrest extension. 2. Slide the footrest up or down to the desired length. 3. Reinstall the two adjustment screws. SFR RELEASE LEVER FOOTREST ADJUSTMENT SCREWS Figure 21. Swing-Away Footrests www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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1. Remove the adjustment screws from the leg rest extension. 2. Slide the leg rest up or down to the desired length. 3. Align the adjustment holes in the leg rest extension and reinstall the adjustment screws. Figure 23. Heavy Duty Drop-In Leg Rests Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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For all the benefits your power elevating seat system can provide you, there are limitations. Observe the following precautions in order to ensure safe use of the power elevat- ing seat system. SETSCREWS Figure 24. Multi-Axis Foot Plate (ELR Shown) www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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This clutch works at both the top and bottom extensions of the lift. WARNING! Do not allow the motor to run more than a few seconds after the mechanism reaches the top or bottom limit. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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3. Raise or lower the anti-tip wheel. Each hole is 0.50-in. (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. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
WARNING! Do not attempt to open the battery charger case. If the battery charger does not appear to be working correctly, contact your authorized Pride Provider. WARNING! If the battery charger is equipped with cooling slots, then do not attempt to insert objects through these slots. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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3. Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and operate your power chair again. The batteries will now perform at over 90% of their potential. 4. After four or five charging cycles, the batteries will top off at 100% charge and last for an extended period. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are deep-cycle batteries that are similar in performance. Refer to the Specifications Table for more information regarding the batteries used with your power chair. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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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. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
M A I N T E N A N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Jazzy 1143 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. Preventive maintenance is very important.
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Take your power chair to your authorized Pride Provider for yearly maintenance, especially if you use your power chair on a daily basis. This helps ensure that your power chair is functioning properly and helps prevent future complications. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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WARNING! When changing a tire, remove only the center lug nut and washer, then remove the wheel. If any further disassembly is required, deflate the tire completely or it may explode. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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To replace the batteries (Power Elevating Seat): 1. Turn off the power to the controller. 2. Make sure that the power chair is in drive mode. See III. “Your Power Chair.” www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E REAR SHROUD FASTENERS CENTER SHROUD REAR SHROUD YELLOW FASTENER BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL REAR BATTERY FRONT BATTERY Figure 29. Battery Installation Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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! Cracked or broken connectors ! Uneven wear on any of the tires ! Jerky motion ! Pulling to one side ! Bent or broken wheel assemblies ! Does not power up ! Powers up, but does not move www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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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. Jazzy 1143 Ultra www.pridemobility.com...
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Pride to be defective in material and/or workmanship: ! Bearings and bushings ! Plastic components, except body The battery is covered by a separate six-month warranty, provided by the battery manufacturer. The batteries are not warranted by Pride. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1143 Ultra...
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...
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Quality Control - Jazzy 1143 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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