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Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owners manual before operating your power chair. Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.com...
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Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any persons failure to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owners manual. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any persons failure to exercise good judgement and/or common sense.
C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ........................4 SAFETY ............................6 III. EMI/RFI ............................14 IV. THE JAZZY 1105 ........................16 ASSEMBLY ..........................20 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................21 VII. DISASSEMBLY ......................... 25 VIII.OPERATION ..........................27 IX. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ................... 30 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................
Your understanding of these instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new power chair. Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of unsafe use of a power chair. Pride is also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person and/or...
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Pride Owners Club As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Prides web site at www.pridemobility.com.
Pre-Ride Safety Check Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely. See X. Care and Maintenance....
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. WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your power chair. Carrying passengers on your power chair may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all handicap public access ramps are required to have a maximum slope of 5°. Therefore, Pride recommends that the maximum slope of an incline you attempt to safely ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed 5°. See figure 1.
Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel.
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Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. n Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently and slowly backward to pull the door open. www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1105/RevH/Feb03...
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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 before attempting a transfer: n Turn the power off.
Inclement Weather Precautions WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may adversely affect the performance and safety of your power chair, resulting in an accident and personal injury.
Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and/or damage to the power chair may result. Jazzy 1105/RevH/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of chair differs in its ability to resist electromagnetic interference. That is, each has a particular level of immunity to interference, measured in volts per meter (V/m). A higher immunity level www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1105/RevH/Feb03...
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But it is always possible that problems could arise if you are close to a source of radio waves. Therefore, it is very important to be alert to this possibility. The Jazzy 1105 meets or exceeds an immunity level of at least 20 V/m.
1 1 0 5 THE JAZZY 1105 Your Jazzy 1105 has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figure 1. There are a variety of seating options that are designed to accommodate most users. Typically, the seating assembly includes the armrests, seatback, seat base, and joystick controller.
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3. Turn the levers inward toward the center of the Jazzy 1105 to engage the drive motors. 4. If a lever is difficult to move in either direction, rock the Jazzy 1105 back and forth slightly. The lever should then move to the desired position.
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Electronics: 50 amp Pilot Controller Weight Capacity: 250 lbs. Jazzy Weights: Base: 71 lbs. Seat: 29 lbs. Batteries with case: 38 lbs. each Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty on frame 2-year electronics warranty 18 months on drive motors Jazzy 1105/RevH/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
Normally, your Jazzy is shipped fully assembled for your convenience. However, some seatbacks are removed for shipping purposes. The following is a set of instructions to help you quickly and easily prepare your Jazzy 1105 for immediate use. You will need a Phillips head screwdriver and a 3/16-in. hex wrench. PARTS LIST...
Jazzys performance by changing its center of gravity. WARNING If your Jazzy was configured at your authorized Pride provider, please consult your healthcare professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment. Some adjustments may degrade your Jazzys performance and safety by changing its center of gravity.
To raise or lower the platform: 1. Remove the two 7/16-in. bolts from the platform. 2. Raise or lower the platform to your desired height. 3. Reinstall the two 7/16-in. bolts into the platform. Figure 11. Joystick Extension www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1105/RevH/Feb03...
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If your Jazzy is equipped with the deluxe high back seat, you can adjust the headrest height. To adjust the headrest height: 1. Push in the headrest release button. 2. Move the headrest up or down to the desired position. Jazzy 1105/RevH/Feb03 www.pridemobility.com...
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5. Turn the nut clockwise to lower the anti-tip wheel and counterclockwise to raise the anti-tip wheels. WARNING! Consult your authorized Pride provider before attempting to change the anti-tip wheel height! Changing the anti-tip wheel height affects handling under deceleration! WARNING! The higher you raise the anti-tip wheels, the more you increase your power chairs...
To disassemble your Jazzy 1105: 1. Turn power off. 2. Make sure the unit is not in freewheel. See IV The Jazzy 1105. 3. Unplug the controller harness from behind the seat. See figure 14. 4. Unplug the charger connector from the battery case.
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V I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y Figure 17. Battery Case Straps Figure 18. Rigidizing Screw Figure 19. Safety Bar Figure 20. Foot Plate Removal Figure 21. Carrying the Jazzy Power Base www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1105/RevH/Feb03...
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O P E R A T I O N JOYSTICK AND CONTROLLER Your Jazzy is operated by the joystick and controller. The Jazzy 1105 is currently available with one controller option: Pilot controller. See figure 22. Figure 22. Pilot Controller To operate your Jazzy: 1.
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Note : We recommend that the first few times you operate your Jazzy 1105 you turn the speed and response adjustment knob to the slowest setting until you to become familiar with your new power chair.
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In addition to indicating the current state of battery charge, the battery condition meter can also indicate possible problems with your Jazzy 1105. The battery condition meter has ten individual bars. The bars provide information by the number of bars that are flashing. If the meter is flashing rapidly, the controller may be indicating a fault.
3. Lift off the rear cover. 4. Extend the charger power cord and plug it into the wall outlet. The Jazzy 1105 incorporates an inhibit function that disables the power chair when the charger is plugged into a wall outlet.
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When the batteries are fully charged, the needle vibrates on or near zero on the ammeter scale. 8. When your Jazzy 1105s batteries are fully charged, disconnect the charger cord from the wall outlet. 9. Disconnect the charger from the rear utility tray.
Daily Use If you use your Jazzy 1105 on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished. Your Jazzy 1105 will be ready each morning to give you a full days service. It is recommended that you charge the batteries 8 to 14 hours after daily use.
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They do not have a memory like nickel-cadmium batteries. We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide a battery that best suits your Jazzy 1105s spe- cific demands. Fresh batteries arrive regularly at Pride and are promptly shipped with a full charge. During shipping, the batteries encounter temperature extremes that may influence initial performance.
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A cold or frozen battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging. Note : If you are storing a Jazzy 1105 for an extended period of time, you may wish to block the unit up with several boards under the frame. This keeps the tires off the ground and prevents the possibility of flat spots developing.
1. Dry your Jazzy 1105 as thoroughly as possible with a dry towel. 2. Allow your Jazzy 1105 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.
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Check the rubber boot around the base of the joystick for damage. Visually inspect the boot. Do not handle or try to repair it. See your authorized Pride provider if there is a problem.
TIRES AND TUBES If your Jazzy 1105 is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check the air pressure at least once a week. This prolongs the life of your tires and helps ensure the perfect operation of your chair. If you have a flat tire, replace the tube.
Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling. WARNING! Pride Power Chair batteries are heavy. Refer to the specifications table. If you are unable DRIVE WHEEL NUT to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
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30. Connect the controller cable. MOTOR BRUSHES The electric motors that power your Jazzy 1105 use carbon brushes. These brushes may become suscep- tible to wear over a long period of time. The motor brushes are the two contacts located inside the motor assembly that supply power to the motor.
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A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 28. Motor Harnesses Figure 29. Battery Connector Figure 31. Battery Case Figure 30. Battery Cases Strap Figure 32. Battery Wires Figure 33. Battery Terminals www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1105/RevH/Feb03...
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Disconnect both batteries before load testing and follow the direc- tions that come with the load tester. If either one of the batteries fails the load test, replace both of them. If your Jazzy 1105 still does not power up, contact your authorized Pride provider. MOTOR...
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is your Jazzy 1105 suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be properly belted into seats approved by the auto manufacturer.
REAR BASKET The rear basket is mounted to the accessory bracket. It has a handle that can be used when removing the basket from your Jazzy 1105. See figure 40. CUP HOLDER (NOT SHOWN) The cup holder is mounted to the armrest.
LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your Jazzy 1105, from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized...
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 warranty card to Pride. This aids Pride in providing the best possible technical and customer service.
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N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Jazzy 1105/RevH/Feb03...
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Quality Control - Model 1105 Thank you for making the Jazzy 1105 your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Jazzy 1105. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Model #______________ Serial #______________...
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