Pride Mobility Jazzy 1170 XL User manual

21 Healey Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia ACN# 088 609 661
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
PrideMobilityProductsAustraliaPty.Ltd.
INFMANU1286/RevD/October2005
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings
and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury,
component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border).
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white
symbol on blue dot with white border).
PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed
at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to
personnel and/or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).
Copyright©2005
This product is manufactured by:
PrideMobility ProductsCorporation
182SusquehannaAvenue
Exeter,PA18643
USA
088 609 661

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I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ............................................................................................................ 15
IV. ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 21
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 24
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 30
VII. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 34
VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 51
IX. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................56
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
WELCOMEto Pride MobilityProductsAustralia Pty.Ltd. (Pride).Thepower chair youhavepurchased com-
bines state-of-the-artcomponents with safety,comfort,and styling inmind.We areconfidentthat these design
featureswillprovideyouwiththeconveniencesyouexpectduringyourdailyactivities.Onceyouunderstandhow
to safelyoperate andcare for yourpowerchair, itshould give youyearsof troublefreeoperation and service.
Readandfollowallinstructions,warnings,andnotesinthismanualbeforeattemptingto operateyourpowerchair
for the first time. In addition, your safety depends upon you, as well as your provider, carer, or healthcare
professionalinusinggoodjudgement.
Ifthereisanyinformationinthismanualwhich you do not understand, or ifyourequireadditionalassistancefor
setup or operation, please contact your authorised Pride Provider. Failuretofollow theinstructions in this
manualand thoselocatedon yourpower chaircanleadtopersonal injuryand/or damagetothepower
chair,includingvoidingthewarranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byacceptingdeliveryofthisproduct,youpromisethatyouwillnotchange,alter,ormodifythisproductorremove
orrenderinoperableorunsafeany guards,shields,orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct;fail, refuse,orneglectto
installanyretrofitkits from time totimeprovidedbyPrideto enhance or preservethesafeuseofthis product.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Wewanttohearyourquestions,comments,andsuggestionsaboutthismanual.Wewouldalsoliketohearabout
thesafetyandreliabilityofyournewpowerchair,andabouttheserviceyoureceivedfromyourauthorisedPride
Provider.
Pleasenotifyusofanychangeofaddress,sowecankeepyouapprised ofimportantinformationaboutsafety,new
products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your power chair. Please feel free to
contactus at theaddress below:
PrideMobilityProductsAustraliaPty.Ltd.
21Healey Road
Dandenong,3175
Victoria,Australia
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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MyauthorisedPrideProvideris:
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
PhoneNumber:_________________________________________________________________________
PurchaseDate:__________________________________________________________________________

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II. SAFETY
SAFETY
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first 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
thepower chair tothe user andhas assistedtheprescribing healthcareprofessionaland/or theauthorisedPride
Providerintheinstruction process fortheuseoftheproduct.
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.Atrained 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
controlasyoumaneuver through doorways,onandoffof lifts, upanddownramps,and over moderate 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
rangeof accessoriesisavailable fromyour authorised PrideProvider to furthercustomise yourpower chair to
bettersuityourneedsand/orpreferences.However,undernocircumstancesshouldyoumodify,add,remove,or
disableanyfeature,part,or function of yourpowerchair.
WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorised by Pride. Unauthorised
modifications 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
checkbefore each usetomake sure yourpowerchair operates smoothlyandsafely.
Performthefollowinginspectionspriortousingyourpowerchair:
Checkforpropertyre inflation. Maintain 2.4bar (35psi) ineachtyreif equipped with pneumatictyres.
Checkallelectrical connections. Makesuretheyaretight and notcorroded.
Checkallcontroller connections totheelectronicstray.Makesure they are securedproperly.

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Checkthe brakes.SeeVIII. “Careand Maintenance.”
Check battery charge. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.”
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Provider for assistance.
Weight Limitations
Yourpowerchairisratedforamaximumweightcapacity. Please refer to thespecificationstableforthislimit.
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.
Tyre Inflation
Ifyourpowerchair is equippedwithpneumatictyres,youshould check orhavetheairpressurechecked at least
onceaweek.Properinflationpressureswillprolongthelifeofyour tyres and helpensurethesmoothoperationof
yourpowerchair.
WARNING! It is important that 2.4 bar (35 psi) tyre pressure be maintained in pneumatic
tyres at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tyres. Low pressure may result in
loss of control, and overinflated tyres may burst. Failure to maintain 2.4 bar (35 psi) tyre
pressure in pneumatic tyres at all times may result in tyre and/or wheel failure, causing
serious personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tyres from a regulated air source with an available
pressure gauge. Inflating your tyres from an unregulated air source could overinflate them,
resulting in a burst tyre and/or personal injury.
WARNING! When changing a tyre, remove only the centre lug nut, then remove the tyre. If
any further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode, possibly
resulting in personal injury.
Incline Information
Moreand morebuildings have rampswith specified degreesof inclination,designed for easyand safeaccess.
Somerampsmayhaveturning switchbacks (180-degree turns)thatrequireyoutohave good cornering skillson
yourpowerchair.
Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
Take 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.
When driving down a ramp, keep the power chair’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to
ensureasafelycontrolled descent. SeeVII.“Operation.”
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Whenclimbinganincline,try to keep yourpowerchairmoving.Ifyoumust stop, start upagainslowlyandthen
acceleratecautiously.Whendrivingdownan incline, set yourpowerchairtotheslowest setting anddriveinthe
forwarddirectiononly.Ifyourpowerchairstartstomovedowntheinclinefasterthanyouanticipatedordesired,
allowit to cometoa complete stopby releasing thejoystick,then push thejoystickforward slightly toensure a
safelycontrolleddescent.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the
incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility
of a tip or a fall. 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 of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in
freewheel 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 rearwards. This may result in personal injury.
WARNING! Even though your power chair is capable of climbing slopes greater than those
illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or
any other specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in
your power chair, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
The grade of most handicap ramps is 8.7% (5°). Therefore, Pride recommends that the maximum grade of an
inclineyou attempt tosafely ascend ordescend on yourpowerchair doesnotexceed 8.7% (5°).See figure 1.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a grade steeper than 8.7% (5°) may put your
power chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
II. SAFETY
Braking Information
Yourpowerchairisequippedwithtwopowerfulbrakesystems:
1. Regenerative—uses electricity to rapidly slowthevehiclewhenthejoystickreturnstothe centre/stop posi-
tion.
2. DiscParkBrake—activatesmechanicallyafterregenerativebrakingslowsthevehicleto near stop, or when
powerisremovedfrom the systemforanyreason.
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (Ascending and Descending)

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Cornering Information
While your power chair is equipped with caster wheels in back and anti-tip wheels in front, excessively high
corneringspeedscanstillcreatethepossibilityoftipping.Factorswhichaffectthepossibilityoftippinginclude,but
arenotlimitedto: cornering speed,steeringangle(howsharply you are turning),unevenroadsurfaces,inclined
roadsurfaces,ridingfromanareaoflowtractiontoanareaofhightraction(suchaspassingfromagrassyareato
apavedarea–especiallyathighspeedwhileturning),andabruptdirectionalchanges.Highcorneringspeedsare
notrecommended.Ifyoufeelthatyou may tip over inacorner,reduceyour speed and steering angle(i.e.,lessen
thesharpnessoftheturn)to prevent your power chairfromtipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibility
of a tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common
sense when cornering.
Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Yourpowerchairisdesignedtoprovideoptimumstabilityundernormaldrivingconditions—dry,levelsurfaces
composedof concrete,blacktop, ortarmac. However, Pride recognizes thatthere willbe timeswhen you will
encounterothersurfacetypes.Forthisreason,yourpowerchairisdesignedtoperformadmirablyonpackedsoil,
grass,and gravel. Feelfreeto use yourpowerchair safely onlawnsand inparkareas.
Reduceyourpowerchair’s speed when driving onuneventerrainand/orsoftsurfaces.
Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
Freewheel Mode
Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever system 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 freewheel mode without an attendant present.
Personal injury may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while
seated on it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline. The chair
could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.)
Proceedwith extremecaution whendriving nearraised surfaces,unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (kerbs,
porches,stairs,etc.). The correct methodforapproachingakerb is illustratedinfigure2.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is
higher than 5 cm unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step,
kerb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
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Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be
aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power
chair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and
then proceed with extreme caution.
Stairs and Escalators
Powerchairs are notdesignedto travel upordown stairs orescalators.Always usealift.
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause
injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair.
Doors
Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
Driveyourpowerchairgentlyandslowlyforwardtopushthedooropen.Ordriveyourpowerchairgentlyand
slowlyrearwardto pull thedooropen.
Lifts
Modernliftshavea door edge safetymechanismthat,whenpushed,reopensthe lift door(s).
Ifyouare in thedoorwayof a lift whenthedoor(s) begin toclose,pushon the rubberdooredgeor allow the
rubberdoor edgeto contact thepower chair andthe doorwill reopen.
Usecare that handbags,packages, or powerchair accessories donot become caughtin lift doors.
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
informationsetforthbythemanufacturerofthe lift/elevationproductbeforeusingthatproduct.
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Figure 2. Correct Kerb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Kerb Approach