Pride Mobility Jazzy 1170 XL User manual

Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586
www.pridemobility.com
Owner’s Manual
ATTENTION:
Please read the content
of your owners manual
before operating your
power chair.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power
chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional
assistance for set-up, contact your authorized Pride Provider.
Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and
instructions in this owners manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good
udgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare profes-
sional. Pride is not responsible for in uries and/or damage resulting from any persons failure to follow the
warnings and instructions in this owners manual. Pride is not responsible for in uries and/or damage
resulting from any persons failure to exercise good udgement and/or common sense.
The symbol below is used throughout this owners manual to identify warnings. It is very important for you
to read and understand them completely.
WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owners manual may result in personal injury.
INFMANU1137\RevI\Sep04
Copyright © 2004
Pride Mobility Products Corp.

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I. INT ODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. THE JAZZY 1170XL .............................................................................................................. 14
IV. COMFO T ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 19
V. BATTE IES AND CHA GING ........................................................................................... 26
VI. OPE ATION ............................................................................................................................... 30
VII. CA E AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 43
VIII.WA ANTY ............................................................................................................................... 48
CONTENTS
This owners manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available
at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any
changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in
this manual and the product you have purchased.

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you have purchased com-
bines 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. Once you
understand how to safely operate and care for your power chair, it should give you years of trouble free
operation and service.
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your
power chair for the first time. In addition, your safety depends upon you, as well as your provider, care-
taker, or healthcare professional in using good udgement.
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assis-
tance for setup or operation, please contact your authorized Pride Provider. Failure to follow the instruc-
tions in this manual and those located on your power chair can lead to personal injury and/or dam-
age to the power chair, including voiding the warranty.
PU CHASE S AG EEMENT
By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product or
remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail,
refuse, or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the
safe use of this product.
INFO MATION EXCHANGE
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear
about the safety and reliability of your new power chair, and about the service you received from your
authorized Pride Provider.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about
safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and en oy your power chair.
Please feel free to contact us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Attn: Customer Care Department
182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
[e-mail]
800-424-8205

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I. INTRODUCTION
P IDE OWNE S 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. As a registered member, each time you visit our site,
you will have access to the most interactive and honest educational venue available today for people with
mobility needs, their families, and friends.
From our home page, select Owners Club to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product
owners. You will gain access to interviews, stories, recreation ideas, daily living tips, product and funding
information, and interactive message boards. These message boards invite you to communicate with other
Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or
concerns you may have.
My authorized Pride Provider:
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:_________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:__________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact
us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

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II. SAFETY
SAFETY
WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair or the irst 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 pro-
vides 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.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted
the power chair to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorized
Pride Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the power chair user will need to
practice operating the power chair in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined
as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily
living activities.
As you begin using your power chair during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in
which you will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident
control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moder-
ate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user become accus-
tomed to operating the power chair safely.
Modifications
Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide
range of accessories is available from your authorized Pride Provider to further customize your power chair
to better suit your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add,
remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your power chair.
WARNING! Do not modi y your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride. Unautho-
rized modi ications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
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 VII. Care and
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II. SAFETY
Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:
nCheck for proper tire inflation. Maintain 35 psi in each tire (if equipped with pneumatic tires).
nCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
nCheck all controller connections to the electronics tray. Make sure they are secured properly.
nCheck the brakes. See VII. Care and Maintenance.
nCheck battery charge. See V. Batteries and Charging.
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized ride rovider for assistance.
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 or injuries
and/or property damage resulting rom ailure 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.
Tire Inflation
If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked at
least once a week. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth
operation of your power chair.
WARNING! It is important that 35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at all
times. Do not underin late or overin late your tires. Low pressure may result in loss o
control, and overin lated tires may burst. Failure to maintain 35 psi tire pressure in pneu-
matic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel ailure, causing serious personal
injury and/or damage to your Jazzy.
WARNING! In late your power chair drive tires rom a regulated air source with an avail-
able pressure gauge. In lating your tires rom an unregulated air source could overin late
them, resulting in a burst tire and/or personal injury.
Incline Information
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe
access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cor-
nering skills on your power chair.
nProceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
nTake wide swings with your power chairs front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the
power chairs rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung
up on any railing corners.
nWhen driving down a ramp, keep the power chairs speed ad ustment set to the slowest speed setting to
ensure a safely controlled descent. See VI. Operation.
nAvoid sudden stops and starts.

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When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and
then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest setting and
drive in the forward direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you
anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the oystick, then push the oystick
forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
II. SAFETY
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the ace o the
incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibil-
ity o a tip or a all. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas
covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
WARNING! When on any sort o an incline or decline, never place the power chair in
reewheel 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! Never travel down an incline backwards. This may result in personal injury.
WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable o climbing slopes greater than those
illustrated in igure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other
speci ications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your power chair,
resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
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.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5° may put your power
chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
Braking Information
Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
1. Regenerative  uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the oystick returns to the center/stop
position.
2. Disc Park Brake  activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or
when power is removed from the system for any reason.

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Cornering Information
While your power chair is equipped with rear caster wheels in back and anti-tip wheels in front, excessively
high cornering speeds can still create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of
tipping include, but are not limited to: cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning),
uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction
(such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area  especially at high speed while turning), and abrupt
directional changes. High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a
corner, reduce your speed and steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power
chair from tipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibil-
ity o a tip or all. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise
common sense when cornering.
Outdoor riving Surfaces
Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, 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. Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park
areas.
nReduce your power chairs speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
nAvoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
nAvoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
nIf you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
Freewheel Mode
Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever 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.
WARNING! Do not use your power chair in reewheel mode without an attendant present.
Personal injury may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in reewheel mode while
seated on it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant or assistance i necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your power chair in reewheel mode while on an incline. The
chair could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
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WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is
higher than two inches unless you have the assistance o an attendant.
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 and cause personal injury.
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be
aware that it may be di icult or tra ic to see you when you are seated on your power
chair. Obey all local pedestrian tra ic rules. Wait until your path is clear o tra ic, and
then proceed with extreme caution.
Stairs and Escalators
Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause
injury to yoursel and to others and/or damage your power chair.
oors
nDetermine if the door opens toward or away from you.
nDrive 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.
Elevators
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
nIf you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge
or allow the rubber door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.
nUse care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator
doors.
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Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Curbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (curbs,
porches, stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a curb is illustrated in figures 2 and 3.

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Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to
aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications, and safety
information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to trans-
port a person while seated in a power chair.
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 in ury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the follow-
ing tasks before attempting a transfer:
nTurn the power off. See VII. Operation.
nEnsure your power chair is not in freewheel mode.
See III. Your Power Chair.
nTurn both caster wheels toward the transfer destina-
tion to improve power chair stability during transfer.
nMake sure both armrests are flipped up or removed
from your power chair.
nFlip the footrest up, or move the leg rests aside;
this will help to keep your feet from getting caught
on the footrest or the leg rests during the transfer.
nReduce the distance between your power chair and
the ob ect you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Be ore trans erring, position
yoursel as ar back as possible in the
power chair seat to prevent the power
chair rom tipping orward during trans er
and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests or
weight bearing purposes. Such use may
cause the power chair to tip and cause
personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all o your weight on the ootrest. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Positioning Belts
Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for deter-
mining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.
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WARNING! I you require a positioning belt to sa ely operate your power chair, make sure
it is astened securely. Serious personal injury may result i you all rom the power chair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed or use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle.
Nor is your Jazzy suitable or use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle
should be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manu acturer.
WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury
and/or property damage may result.
WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when
it is being transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to
your power chair.
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 oppurtunity. 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 sur aces
can cause personal injury and/or damage to the power chair and electrical system.
Maintain and store your power chair in a dry and clean condition.
Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or
bend while seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the
power chair from tipping. Pride recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limita-
tions and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach or objects i you have to pick them up rom the loor by
reaching down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your center o gravity
and the weight distribution o the power chair. This may cause your power chair to tip, possibly
resulting in personal injury. Keep your hands away rom the tires when driving.
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 V. Batteries and Charging.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See speci ications table. I you are unable to li t that
much weight, be sure to get help. Li ting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands a ter handling.
WARNING! Always protect the batteries rom reezing and never charge a rozen battery. Charging
a rozen battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the battery.
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Preventing Unintended Movement
WARNING! I you anticipate being seated in a stationary position or an extended period o time,
turn o the power. This will prevent unexpected motion rom inadvertent joystick contact. This
will also eliminate the possibility o unintended chair movement rom electromagnetic (EM)
sources. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
Prescription rugs/Physical Limitations
Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair. This includes awareness of
safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical
limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician i you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or i
you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to
operate your power chair in a sa e manner.
Alcohol
The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This
includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.
WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the in luence o alcohol, as this
may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a sa e manner.
Removable Parts
WARNING! Do not attempt to li t or move a power chair by any o its removable parts. Personal
injury and/or damage to the power chair may result.
II. SAFETY
Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI)
Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on
the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles. The interference can come from sources such
as cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur
radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave signals, and paging transmitters. In some
cases, these waves can cause unintended movement.
This product has been tested and has passed at an immunity level o 20 V/m.
WARINING! To prevent unintended movement, turn o the power to the electrically-powered
mobility vehicle be ore using a cell phone, two-way radio, lap-top, or any other type o
radio transmitter.
WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itsel can disturb the per ormance
o other electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or
brake release occurs, turn the power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call ride at 800-424-8205
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
SEATBACK
ARMRESTS
CONTROLLER
(VSI SHOWN)
BODY SHROUD
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
DRIVE WHEEL
CASTER WHEEL
Figure 5. Your Power Chair
POWER BASE
ASSEMBLY
SEAT ASSEMBLY
FOOT RIGGINGS
(FOOT PLAT-
FORM SHOWN)
The Jazzy has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 5 and 6. Typically, the seat
assembly includes the armrests, seatback, and seat base. The power base is the heart of the Jazzy. The
power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two drive wheels, two anti-tip wheels, two
caster wheels, two batteries, and wiring harnesses.
JOYSTICK
HEADREST
SEAT BASE

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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
JAZZY 1170XL SPECIFICATIONS
Suspension: Active-Trac Suspension
Drive Wheels: 16 in., pneumatic, center-mounted (solid tires are optional)
Caster Wheels: 9 in., pneumatic, rear articulating (solid tires are optional)
Anti-tip Wheels: in., solid, front mounted
Maximum Speed: Up to 6 mph
Brakes: Intelligent Braking electronic regenerative, disc park brake
Ground Clearance: 4 in.
Turning Radius: 23 in.
Overall Size: Length: 46 in.
Width: 26.5 in.
Seating Options: Medium Back (standard)
High Back with headrest
Reclining Seat
Synergy Seat
Power Elevating
Drivetrain: Two motor, mid wheel
Batteries: Two 12-volt, Group 24 batteries (standard)
Two 12-volt NF-22 batteries (power elevating seat option)
Range: Up to 25 miles
Battery Charger: 5-amp, onboard (standard)
5-amp, off-board
Electronics: 70-amp PG Drives VSI Controller (standard)
0-amp PG Drives Remote Plus Controller
0-amp Dynamic Europa Controller
Weight Capacity: 400 lbs.
300 lbs. with Synergy Manual Recline
160 lbs. with Synergy Manual Tilt
Jazzy Weights: Base: 132 lbs.
Seat: 33 lbs.
Batteries: 53.5 lbs. each
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III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
MAIN CIRCUIT
BREAKER
AMMETER CONTROLLER CONNECTOR (VSI
SHOWN)
CHARGER INHIBIT CONNECTOR
(VSI ONLY)
CHARGER POWER
CORD
BATTERY
REAR SEAT TOWER
REAR SEAT TOWER
ELECTRONICS TRAY FRONT SEAT TOWER
FRONT SEAT TOWER
Figure 6. Your Power Chair Power Base (Shroud Removed)
Figure 7. Your Power Chair Electronics Tray
FREEWHEEL LEVER
FREEWHEEL LEVER
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Electronics Tray
The electronics tray is located on the back of the power base. See figures 6 and 7. The ammeter, the onboard
charger AC power cord, the main circuit breaker, the controller connector, and the charger inhibit connector
are all located on the electronics tray.
Ammeter The ammeter displays the chargers current output in amps. See V. Batteries and Charging.
Onboard Battery Charger AC Power Cord This is where the charger power cord plugs into the onboard
charger.
Main Circuit Breaker The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your Jazzy. When the batter-
ies and the motors are heavily strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the main circuit breaker trips to prevent
damage to the motors and the electronics. If the circuit trips, allow your Jazzy to rest for approximately
one minute. Next, push in the circuit breaker button, turn on the controller, and continue normal operation.
If the main circuit breaker continues to trip repeatedly, contact your authorized Pride Provider.
Controller Connector This is where the controller connects to the power base. The VSI controller uses a
large 9-pin connector. The Remote Plus and the Europa use smaller, multi-pin communications cable con-
nectors (Not Shown).
Charger Inhibit Connector The VSI controller is equipped with a charger inhibit connector. The charger
inhibit enables the onboard charger to disable the controller during charging. The charger inhibit connector
is coded with colored dots. The dots are positioned so that you can align the flat side of the male connector
with the flat side of the female connector before making the connection.
WARNING! Failure to properly align the connectors can result in damage to the controller, the
charger harness, and the connectors.
Lighting System Connector (Not Shown) This is where the lighting system connects to the power base.
Standard lighting systems have a single pin connector. Full lighting systems use a 3-pin connector.
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
Active-Trac System
Your power chair is equipped with an Active-Trac System (ATS). ATS is a suspension system designed to
make your Jazzy traverse different types of terrain and obstacles while maintaining smooth operation. With
ATS, your front anti-tip wheels work in con unction with your motor suspension to help you maneuver
over obstacles in excess of three inches in height.
As your front anti-tip wheels come in contact with an obstacle, the front anti-tip wheel assembly is drawn
upward. At the same time, your motors are forced downward. This allows the motors to push your power
chair over an obstacle without the possibility of becoming hung up.
ATS also helps in day-to-day operating conditions. For instance, when you release the oystick, your Jazzy
begins to slow down. As the chair slows down, the front anti-tip wheels will automatically drop toward the
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Freewheel Levers
For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with two freewheel levers. See figures 6 and 7. 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 o an attendant! Do not disengage the drive motors when your power
chair is on an incline. The chair could roll down on its own, causing injury!
To engage or disengage the freewheel feature:
1. Turn the freewheel levers outward to disengage the drive motors. See figure 8.
2. Turn the freewheel levers inward to engage the drive motors. See figure 9.
WARNING! It is important to remember that when your power chair is in reewheel mode,
the braking system is disengaged.
If a lever is difficult to move in either direction, rock your Jazzy power chair back and forth slightly. The
lever should then move to the desired position.
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR
Figure 8. Drive Disengaged Figure 9. Drive Engaged
FREEWHEEL LEVERS
FREEWHEEL LEVERS

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IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
Comfort Adjustments
After becoming familiar with your Jazzys operation, you may find the need to make some ad ustments to
increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, footrest height and angle, and the
controllers position. If your Jazzy is equipped with a specialty seating system such as a Synergy seat, refer
to the information provided in separate manuals. If your Jazzy is equipped with a medium back, a high
back, or a reclining seat, refer to the following information.
WARNING! I your Jazzy was con igured at your authorized Pride Provider, please consult your
healthcare pro essional be ore changing the seat position or making any other adjustment. Some
adjustments may degrade your Jazzys per ormance and sa ety by changing its center o gravity.
You may need the following to make comfort adjustments:
nmetric/standard hex key set
nmetric/standard socket set and ratchet
nad ustable wrench
Seat Height and Seat Angle Adjustment
There are four seat towers that connect the seat to the power base. See figures 6 and 10. You can change the
seat height to one of three positions in 1-in. increments by raising the seat towers. If you raise or lower only
one set of seat towers (front or rear), you can also change the seat base angle. If your Jazzy is equipped with
a power elevating seat, then you change the seat height through the controller or a switch.
To change the seat height or seat angle:
1. Unplug the connector(s) from the electronics tray.
2. Press both seat plungers and lift up the front of the seat (if equipped with footrest). Press both front
seat tower latches and lift up the front of the seat (elevating leg rests and swing-away footrest). See figure 10.
3. Allow the seat to rest on the front seat towers.
4. Pull the seat forward and lift it off the frame.
WARNING! Do not pick up the seat by
the armrests. They are ree to pivot,
and you may lose control o the seat
i they do so, resulting in personal
injury and/or damage to the chair.
5. Lift off the shroud.
6. Remove the ball detent pin from each of
the four seat towers. See figure 10.
7. Raise or lower each seat tower to the
desired position. To change the angle, set
either the front or rear seat towers higher
or lower than the other.
8. Reinstall the ball detent pin into each seat
tower.
9. Reinstall the shroud. Figure 10. Front and Rear Seat Posts
REAR SEAT TOWER FRONT SEAT TOWER
FRONT SEAT
TOWER LATCH
BALL DETENT PINS

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10. Reinstall the seat.
11. Plug the connectors into the electronics tray.
Reclining Seat
If your Jazzy is equipped with a reclining seat, you can ad ust
the seatback angle with the seatback release lever. The lever
is located on the right side of the seat base.
To adjust the seatback angle:
1. Press down on the lever.
2. Move the seatback down or up to the desired position.
3. Release the lever.
Seatback Angle
If your Jazzy is equipped with an ad ustable seatback, you
can ad ust it to four (4) different angles: 90°, 102°, 105°, or
107°. See figure 11.
To adjust the seatback angle:
1. Remove the ad usting screws on both seat hinges.
2. Set the seatback at desired angle.
3. Reinstall the screws on both seat hinges and tighten.
Armrest Width Adjustment
You can change each armrest's width independently of each
other.
NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the over-
all width of your Jazzy.
To change the armrest width:
1. Locate the two knobs on each side of the armrest receiver
bracket. See figure 11.
2. Loosen the knobs.
3. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width.
4. Tighten the knobs.
Armrest Angle Adjustment
To change the armrest angle:
1. Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicular to
the floor.
2. Loosen the am nuts. See figure 12.
3. Loosen the ad usting screw.
TURN THIS SCREW TO CHANGE ARMREST ANGLE.
JAM NUTS
LOCK
ADJUSTING
SCREW IN
PLACE.
Figure 12. Armrest Angle Adjustment
Figure 11. Seatback and Armrest
Adjustments
REMOVE THIS
SCREW ON EACH
SIDE OF
THE SEAT TO
CHANGE THE
SEATBACK ANGLE.
LOOSEN TO
CHANGE
ARMREST WIDTH.