General Guidelines - Pride jazzy 1120 Owner's Manual

I X . C A R E
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
Your Jazzy 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. 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 authorized Pride provider.
Your Jazzy 1120, 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 chair’s frame to rust.
Should your Jazzy 1120 come in contact with water:
1. Dry your Jazzy 1120 as thoroughly as possible with a dry towel.
2. Allow your Jazzy 1120 to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your Jazzy again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your Jazzy 1120 to your authorized Pride provider.
TEMPERATURE
Some of the parts of your Jazzy 1120 are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep your Jazzy
1120 between the temperatures of -8° C/18° F and 50° C/122° F.
n In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze. The specific temperature at which they freeze depends
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 your Jazzy 1120 to operate at a reduced speed. This reduced speed
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 the 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 controller connectors on the utility tray to ensure that
they are all tight and secured properly. Also check the charger
harness connector.
n When the battery indicator gauge is completely lit, the batteries
are fully charged, and the controller and the electrical 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 the 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 your Jazzy’s
circuits. See VII. “Operation.”
n Make sure the drive tyres are inflated to 30 – 35 psi. See figure 33.
n Use a rubber conditioner on the tyre sidewalls to help preserve them. Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread
area of the tyres; doing so may make the tyres slippery and cause your Jazzy to skid. Check for wear.
Jazzy 1120
A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
Figure 33. Check Tyre Pressure
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