Pride Mobility Jazzy1143 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road
Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright©2001
PrideMobilityProductsLtd.
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 authorised Pride provider.
Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cau-
tions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends
upon your own good judgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver,
and/or healthcare professional. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting
from any person’s failure to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual.
Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to exer-
cise good judgement and/or common sense.
The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manual to identify warnings and cautions. 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.
CAUTION!Failuretoheed thecautions inthis owner’smanual mayresult indamage toyour power
chair.
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. THE JAZZY 1143 ..................................................................................................................... 8
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 12
V. DISASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................... 16
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 17
VII. OPERATION............................................................................................................................... 21
VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 25
IX. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................... 31
X. WARRANTY................................................................................................................................35

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I. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products, Ltd. (Pride) . Congratulations on the purchase of your new Jazzy power
chair. The Jazzy 1103 design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive
styling.We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new Jazzy power chair will add
conveniencetoyour daily living.
At Pride, your safety is important to us. Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before
you attempt to operate yourJazzy for the first time.These instructions were produced for your benefit.Your
understanding of these instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new Jazzy power chair.
Prideis not liable fordamagetopropertyorpersonalinjuryarisingoutof unsafe use ofaJazzypowerchair. Pride
isalsonotliableforanyproperty damage or personal injuryarisingoutofthefailureof any person and or/userto
followingtheinstructionsandrecommendationssetforthinthismanualoranyotherinstructionsorrecommenda-
tionscontainedinotherJazzyrelatedliteratureissuedby Pride or contained on theJazzypowerchairitself.
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
causeslight variations betweenthe illustrations andexplanations in thismanual and theproduct you hadpurchased.
IfyouexperienceanyproblemswithyourJazzythatyourareunable tosolve,orifyoudonotfeelcapable ofsafely
followinganyoftheinstructionsand/orrecommendationsascontainedinthismanual,pleasecontactyourauthorised
Prideproviderfor assistance.
OnceyouunderstandhowtooperateandtakecareofyourJazzy,wearecertainthatitwillgiveyouyearsoftrouble-free
serviceandenjoyment.
Information Exchange
Wewanttohearyourquestions,comments,andsuggestionsaboutthismanual.Wewouldalsoliketohearaboutthe
safetyandreliabilityofyournewJazzypowerchair,and abouttheserviceyoureceivedfromyour authorisedPride
provider.
Pleasenotifyusofanychangeofaddress,sowecankeepyouapprisedofimportantinformationaboutsafety,new
products,andnewoptionsthatcanincreaseyourabilitytouseandenjoyyourJazzy.Pleasefeelfreetowriteusatthe
addressbelow:
PrideMobilityProducts,Ltd.
Unit106, Heyford Park
CampRoad, UpperHeyford
Oxfordshire,OX63HD

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I. INTRODUCTION
Pride Owners 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 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
interactiveand honest educational venue available today for people withmobility needs,their familiesand friends.
From our home page, click on the button that reads “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. On these message boards you are invited to
speak with other Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any ques-
tions or concerns you may have.You will receive a free gift simply for registering with the Pride Owners Club.
My Authorised Pride Provider is:
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________
Quick Reference Information:
Jazzy Model:__________________________________________________________________________
SerialNumber:__________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________
NOTE:If you ever lose or misplace your warranty card or your copy of this manual, call or write to us and
we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.

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II. SAFETY
TheJazzy1143isastate-of-the-artlife-enhancementdevicedesignedtoenhanceyourmobility.There are, how-
ever,certainsituations—includingsomemedicalconditions—whereyouwillneedtopracticeoperatingyourJazzy
1143 in the presence of an attendant. Below are some safety tips that are designed to help you become accus-
tomedtoyournew Jazzy.
WARNING! The Jazzy 1143 is a motorised vehicle. When you are seated in your Jazzy
1143 and you anticipate that you are going to be in a stationary position for an extended
period of time, turn off the power. This eliminates the possibility of unexpected move-
ment and conserves battery power.
TRANSFERS
Transferring onto and offofyour Jazzy1143 requiresa good sense of balance. Be sure to havean attendant or
healthcareprofessional present whilelearningtoproperlytransferyourself.Toeliminatethepossibilityof injury,
weask thatyouverifythefollowingbeforeattemptinga transfer:
1. Be sure thepower is turnedoff.
2. Be sure theJazzy 1143 isnotin the freewheelmode.
3. Make sure thearmrests areflipped up orremoved from thepower chair.
4. Tipthefootrestup; this helps tokeepyourfeetfromhanging up on the footrestduringthetransfer.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the footrest. This may cause the Jazzy 1143
to tip and cause injury!
MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT
ThoughyourJazzymaybeequippedwithapositioningbelt,thisbeltwasnotdesignedwiththeintentofproviding
properrestraintduringmotorvehicle transport.
nInanefforttoimprovethe safety of its unitsduringmotorvehicletransport, Pride has crash testednumerous
Jazzymodels. However, since there are unlimited variations of the Jazzy product, all variations could not
possiblybe tested. Therefore, Pride recommendsthat Jazzypower chair users should notbe transportedin
vehicles of any kind while in power chairs. As of this date, there are no standards approved for tie-down
systemsinamovingvehicleof any type to transportauserwhileina power chair.
nAlwaysbesure your Jazzy1143 is properly securedwhen being transported.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
YourJazzy1143 is ratedfora136-kg(21.6stone)maximum weight limit.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight limit voids your Jazzy warranty and may result in
personal injury!
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
WARNING! Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always
use an elevator. If you try to navigate steps or escalators, you can cause injury to yourself
and others!

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II. SAFETY
PUBLIC ROADS AND PARKING LOTS
WARNING! Do not operate your Jazzy 1143 on public streets and roadways. Please be
aware it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated in your Jazzy. To
ensure your safety, always assume you cannot be seen. Obey all local pedestrian traffic
rules. Safety accessories like reflectors, fluorescent flags, and various lighting packages
are available to order from your Pride provider.
STEPS AND KERBS
WARNING! Do not attempt to climb or descend a step or kerb higher or lower than 5 cm. Never
attempt to proceed backwards down any step, kerb, or other obstacle. Doing so could cause the
Jazzy 1143 to tip.
INCLINES AND UNEVEN TERRAIN
Whenclimbing an incline, try tokeep thechair moving. If you must stop, start up againslowly andaccelerate
cautiously.
WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline.
Drive your Jazzy straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. Always
exercise extreme caution when navigating an incline. Never travel up or down an incline that can
be potentially hazardous such as areas covered with snow, ice, or cut grass.
Whenmovingdownanincline, do so slowlyandinthe forward direction only. If your Jazzy1143starts to move
faster than you anticipated, allow the unit to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick. Then push the
joystickforwardslightlyandcontinuetravelingdowntheincline.
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INCLINE
Pridehas performed extensiveincline testing withyour Jazzy 1143. Ourresults have shownthat the maximum
inclineyou can climbis 8.7% atmaximum weight capacity. The angle ofmost handicap accessramps is 8.7%.
Anyattempttoclimbasteeper slope may put yourJazzyinanunstableposition.

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III. THE JAZZY 1143
Figure 1. The Jazzy 1143
SEATBACK
CONTROLLER
ANTI-TIP WHEELS
ARMRESTS
BODY SHROUD
FOOTREST
REARCASTERWHEEL
DRIVEWHEEL
FREEWHEELLEVERS
SEAT ASSEMBLY
POWERBASE
ASSEMBLY
SEATBASE
JOYSTICK
Your Jazzy has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figure 1. There are a variety of seating
optionsthataredesignedtoaccommodate most users.Typically, the seating systemincludesarmrests,seatback,
seatbase,andjoystick/controller.Your Jazzy seatmayalsohavesome optional accessories attachedtoitsuchas
abasket, cane/crutchholder,a cup holder, ora power seat switch.
Thepower base is the heartof the Jazzy.The powerbase assembly includes two motor/brakeassemblies, two
anti-tipwheels,twodrivewheels, a caster assemblywithtworearcasterwheels, two batteries, powerseat,anda
connectorhousing.Seefigures 1 and2.

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III. THE JAZZY 1143
Specifications
Suspension: Limitedsuspension
DriveWheels: 32 cm (12.5 in.) pneumatic, center-mounted(solidtyresare optional)
CasterWheels: 23cm(9in.)pneumatic,reararticulating(solidtyresareoptional)
Anti-tipWheels: 20 cm (8 in.)solid, front mounted
MaximumSpeed: Up to 7 km/h (4.5 mph)
Brakes: “Intelligent Braking,” electronic regenerative, disc park brake
GroundClearance: 10 cm (4 in.)
TurningRadius: 52 cm (20.5 in.)
OverallSize: Length:99cm(39in.)
Width:63.5cm(25 in.)
SeatingOptions: Low Back
MediumBack(standard)
HighBack with headrest
SynergySeat
PowerElevatingoptionavailable
Drivetrain: Two motor,mid-wheel
Batteries: Two 12-volt, U-1 batteries
Range: Up to 40 km (25 miles)
BatteryCharger: 3-amp, Onboard
3-amp,Off-board(optional)
Electronics: 50-ampVSIController
WeightCapacity: 136 kg/250 lbs./ 21.6 stone
ComponentWeights: Base: 44 kg (97 ibs.)
Seat: 15 kg (33 lbs.)
Batteries:11 kg (24.5lbs.)
Warranty: Lifetime limited warranty on frame
2-year electronics warranty
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Figure 2. Power Base (Shroud Removed)
III. THE JAZZY 1143
MOTOR/BRAKE
ASSEMBLY
CONNECTOR HOUSING
SEAT POST
BATTERY
BATTERY CHARGER
FREEWHEELLEVERS
(DISENGAGEDPOSITION)
BATTERY
ELECTRONICS CONNECTOR HOUSING
TheelectronicsconnectorhousingislocatedontherearoftheJazzy.Seefigure3.Thishousingholdstheammeter,
thebatterychargerpower lead outlet, themaincircuit breaker, and controller harnessconnectors.
Figure 3. Electronics Connector Housing (Non Power Seat)
AMMETER
JOYSTICK CONTROLLER
HARNESS CONNECTORS
MAINCIRCUITBREAKER
BATTERY CHARGER POWER LEAD OUTLET
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FREEWHEELLEVERS
Figure 5. Freewheel Levers (Disengaged)
FREEWHEELLEVERS
Figure 4. Freewheel Levers (Engaged)
III. THE JAZZY 1143
Ammeter: Theammeter displays thecharger’scurrentoutputinamps. Formoreinformation,seeVI. “Batteries
andCharging.”
Battery charger power lead outlet: This is where your battery charger power lead plugs in. For more
information,seeVI.“BatteriesandCharging”.
Maincircuitbreaker:The main circuitbreaker is asafety feature builtinto your Jazzy1143.Whenthe batter-
ies and the motors are heavily strained (e.g., from excessive loads), the main circuit breaker trips to prevent
damagetothemotorsandtheelectronics.Ifthecircuittrips,allowtheJazzyto“rest”forapproximatelyoneminute.
Then,pushthecircuitbreakerbutton in, turn thecontrollerpowerbackon,and continue normal operation.Ifthe
maincircuitbreakercontinuestotrip repeatedly,contactyourauthorised Pride provider.
Joystickcontrollerharness connectors:These are where the joystick cables connect to the power base.
FREEWHEEL LEVERS
Forconvenience,yourJazzy1143isequippedwithtwofreewheellevers. Seefigure2.Theseleversallowyouto
disengagethe drivemotorsandmaneuverthechairmanually.
To engage or disengage the drive motors:
1. Locate the two(2)metalfreewheellevers protruding from thebodyshroud.
2. Turntheminwardto engage the drive motors.Seefigure4.
3. Turnthemoutwardtodisengagethedrivemotors.Seefigure5.
Iftheleverisdifficulttomoveineitherdirection,slightlyrocktheJazzy1143backandforth.Thelevershouldthen
movetothedesiredposition.
REMEMBER: When the Jazzy 1143 is in the freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
WARNING! Do not use your Jazzy while the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage
the drive motors when the Jazzy 1143 is on an incline, as the unit could roll on its own,
causing injury!

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IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 7. Armrest Width
Figure 6. Seat Height Adjustment
SEAT PEDESTAL
HEX HEAD NUT AND BOLT
AfteryouhavehadyourJazzy for an extended periodoftime,youmayfindthe need to adjusttheseat.Thereare
someadjustmentsyoucanmaketoincreaseyourcomfortsuchasseatheightandarmrestangle.IfyourJazzy1143
wasconfiguredatyourlocalPrideprovider or service center,please consult your health careprofessionalbefore
changingseat position or before makingany other adjustments. Some ofthese adjustmentsmay decrease your
Jazzy’sperformanceandsafetyby changingitscenterofgravity.
Seat Height
You can change theseatheightto one ofthreepositionsin 2.5 cm increments.
To change the seat height:
1. Remove the seat.SeeV.“Disassembly.”
2. Remove the shroud.
3. Use two 9/16-in. wrenches toloosen andremove the hex head nutand bolt. See figure 6.
4. Use a 5/32-in. hex keyand a 7/16-in. wrench toloosen the nutand bolton the rearof theseat pedestal base.
5. Slide the seat pedestalup ordown in the seat pedestal base.
6. Align the holes on theseat pedestal and the seatpedestal base.
7. Reinstall the hex head nut and bolt, andtighten.
8. Reinstall the nutand bolt ontherear of theseat pedestal base,andtighten.
ARMREST WIDTH
To change the armrest width:
1. Locate the two knobs on the armrest receiver bracket. See figure 7.
2. Loosen the knobs;slide the armrestsin or outto the desiredwidth.
3. Retightentheknobs.
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TURN THIS SCREW TO RAISE OR LOWER ARMREST
IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 10. Wire Tie Location
USEAWIRE
TIETO
SUPPORTTHE
CONTROLLER
CABLE
Figure 9. Joystick Extension
LOOSEN THIS
SETSCREWTO
ADJUST
JOYSTICK
LOCKINGNUT
LOCKS ADJUST-
MENT
SCREWINPLACE
Figure 8. Armrest Angle
ARMREST ANGLE
Youcanadjustthe armrest angle tofityourspecificneeds.
To change the armrest angle:
1. Liftthearmreststraightupsothatitisperpendiculartothefloor.
2. Use a 7/16-in.wrench to loosenthe locking nut.Seefigure 8.
3. Use a 5/32-in. hex key to loosen theheightadjustmentscrew.Turn
thescrew clockwise to raise the front of the armrestand counter-
clockwisetolowerthe front ofthearmrest.
4. Locktheadjustingscrewintoplacebytighteningthe locking nut.
JOYSTICK EXTENSION
Thejoystick control can easily slide out away from thearmrest, orin
towardthearmrest.
To extend the joystick:
1. Usea3/16-in.hexkeytoloosenthesetscrew.Seefigure9.
2. Slidethejoystickmountingbracketintoorout ofthearmresttothe
desiredposition.
3. Retightenthesetscrewbyturningitclockwise.
JOYSTICK POSITION
Youcanpositionthejoystickforeitherleft-handorright-handuse.
To change the joystick position:
1. Disconnect the joystickcontrollerharnessconnectors.Referback
tofigure3.
2. Cut the wire tie that attaches the controller cable to the armrest.
Seefigure10.
3. Usea3/16-in.hexwrenchtoloosenthesetscrew.Seefigure9.
4. Slidethejoystickmountingoutofthearmrest.
5. Loosen the setscrewin the otherarmrest.
6. Place the joystickbracket in theother armrest.
7. Tightenthesetscrew.
8. Connect the controller cable to the armrest with a wire tie. See
figure10.
ELEVATING LEG RESTS
ElevatingLegRests (ELRs) providetheJazzy with theabilityto sup-
porteachlegindividually.EachELRhasawiderangeofangleadjust-
mentsaswellasa foot plate length.
SWING-AWAY LEG RESTS
Swing-awayLegRestsprovidetheJazzywiththeabilitytoswingeach
legrest to thesideforaneasiertransfer.

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IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 11. Footrest Adjustment
FOOTREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
FOOTREST DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
(BALLDETENTPINSHOWN)
FOOTREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
(SETSCREWLOCATEDUNDERNEATH
FOOTREST)
FOOTREST HEIGHT
Thefootrestheight is easily adjustedtoeightdifferentheights.Seefigure11.
To raise or lower the footrest:
1. Removethe seat andthe body shroud.See V.“Disassembly.”
2. Remove the hexboltandNylock nut fromthefootrest.
3. Raise or lowerthe footrest to thedesired height.
4. Reinstall the hex bolt and nut into the footrest.
FOOTREST ANGLE
You can adjustthe angle ofthe footrest witha 3/16-in. hexkey.See figure 11.
To adjust the footrest angle:
1. Turn thesetscrewclockwise to raisethefront of thefootrest.
2. Turnthesetscrew counterclockwise to lowerthefrontof the footrest.
FOOTREST DEPTH
TheJazzy1143 usesaball detent pinto fasten itto the power base.For your convenience,Pride also supplies a
hexheadboltand Nylock nut.You can use this boltandnutinsteadoftheballdetentpinforamorepermanentfit.
To adjust the footrest depth:
1. Remove the balldetentpinfrom the footrestbracket.
2. Move the footrest in or out to the desired depth.
3. Reinstall the balldetentpinorthehexhead bolt and nut (tightenwithtwo7/16-in.wrenches).

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IV. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS
Figure 12. Anti-tip Height Adjustment
ADJUSTMENT BOLT
LOCKING
NUT
ANTI-TIP WHEEL
WARNING! Consult your Pride provider before attempting to change the anti-tip wheel
height! Changing the anti-tip height affects handling under deceleration!
TheJazzy 1143 mid-wheel drive design providessuperior performance and safety.The anti-tip wheels are an
integralpart of this design becausethey provideyou withstability during deceleration. The anti-tipwheels are
preset at the factory to a height of 1.2 cm off the ground.This is the ideal setting for most Jazzy 1143 users.
However,you may encounter situations whereyou mayneed to adjust the anti-tipwheels. For instance, if you
driveyourJazzyonsurfacessuchas deep pile carpeting, youmaynoticethattheanti-tipwheels have a tendency
todragonthe carpet. Inthiscase,you may needtoraise the anti-tip wheels.Ifyou drive your Jazzyprimarilyon
smoothsurfacessuchaslinoleum or tile, youmayfindthatyouare tipping forward morethaniscomfortablefor
you.Inthis case, youmayneed to lower theanti-tip wheels.
To adjust the anti-tip wheel height:
1. Remove theseat,thebodyshroud, andthebatteries.SeeV. “Disassembly”andVI. “BatteriesandCharging.”
2. Locate the lockingnutandadjustmentbolt on the anti-tip assembly.Seefigure12.
3. Use a 1/2-in.wrenchto loosen thelockingnut.
4. Turntheadjustmentboltclockwiseto lower the anti-tip wheel.Turntheadjustmentboltcounterclockwiseto
raisetheanti-tip wheel.
5. Tightenthelockingnut.
NOTE: Before making height adjustments on your anti-tips, consult your Pride provider to make sure that
your seat is positioned properly. Moving your seat rearward 2.5 cm may be sufficient.

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V. DISASSEMBLY
SEAT REMOVAL
You may wishtoremove the seattotransport your Jazzy.
To remove the seat:
1. Turnthepoweroff.
2. Make sure theJazzyisnotinfreewheel.
3. Unplugmainwireharnessbehindtheseat.
4. Push the lockmechanismforward to loosen seatpost(pull back to tighten).
5. Lift the seat up and out of the seat tower.
BODY SHROUD REMOVAL
Thebody shroud isaone-piecemoldedplasticbodythatcoversthe power baseframe.Youmustremovethe body
shroudinorder tochangethe batteries andcheck the cableconnections.
Toremovethebody shroud:
1. Turnthepoweroff.
2. Make sure theJazzy’sfreewheelleverisengaged. See III. “The Jazzy 1143”inthismanual.
3. Unplugthecontrollerwiringharness.
4. Remove the seat.
5. Liftthebodyshroudstraightup.Itshouldliftupeasily.
BATTERY REMOVAL
To removethe batteries, seeVIII. “Careand Maintenance.”

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VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
Figure 13. Onboard Battery Charger
CHARGER
YourJazzy1143usestwolong-lasting,12-volt,deep-cycle batteries.These batteries are sealedandmaintenance-
free.Since they aresealed,thereisnoneedto check theelectrolyte(fluid)level.Deep-cyclebatteriesare designed
to handle a deep discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are not inter-
changeable.Automotivebatteriesarenot designed tohandlea long, deep dischargeand also areunsafe.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
The battery charger is one of the most important parts of your Jazzy 1143. The battery charger is designed to
optimiseyourJazzy1143’sperformancebychargingthebatteriesquicklyandeasily.Thechargingsystemconsists
ofthecharger, a chargerfuse, andtheammeter. The charger is locatedbetweenthe batteries. Seefigure 13.The
ammeterislocatedontheelectronicsconnectorhousingforeasyviewing.Seefigure3.Theammeterindicatesthe
rateofchargenecessarytofullyrechargethebatteries.Itis also a good indication of whether ornotthechargeris
working.The ammeterand thecharger areonly functionalwhen the charger power lead is plugged into a wall
outlet.
WARNING! You must recharge your Jazzy 1143’s batteries with the supplied onboard or off-board
charging system. Do not use an automotive-type battery charger!
WARNING! Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger directly
into a properly wired standard wall outlet.
To charge the batteries using the onboard charger:
1. Position the rearof your Jazzy1143 closeto a standardwall
outlet.
2. Be certain thecontroller power isturnedoff and theJazzy is
notinfreewheel.
3. Plug the chargerlead intothe charger connectoron the con-
nectorhousing.Seefigure3.
4. Extendthechargerpowerleadand plugitintothewalloutlet.
TheJazzy1143incorporatesaninhibitfunctionthatdisables
thepowerchairwhenthechargerispluggedintoawalloutlet.
5. The ammeter indicates howmuch chargeis neededto fully
charge the batteries.Wait about a minute for the charger to
warmup.Theammetermaymoveupto as high as 3.5 amps,
thengraduallymove backdownto 0 ampsas it charges.
6. Werecommendyouchargethebatteriesfor8to14hours.Asthebatteriescharge,theammeterneedleslowlydrops
tozero.Whenthebatteriesarefullycharged,theneedlevibratesonoraboutthezeromarkonthemeterscale.
7. When your Jazzy1143’sbatteriesarefullycharged,unplug the power leadfromthewalloutlet and from the
chargerreceptacle and store it ina safe place.

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VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING
OFF-BOARD CHARGER
YourJazzymaybeequippedwithan off-boardcharger. If desired,externalchargersplugintothejoystickcontrol-
ler.IfyourJazzyisequippedwithanexternalcharger,refertotheinstructionsthatcamewiththecharger.
BATTERY BREAK-IN
To break in your Jazzy’s new batteries for maximum efficiency:
1. Fully recharge anynewbatterypriorto initial use. Thisbringsthebatteryupto about 90% ofitspeakperfor-
mance.
2. Run your Jazzy 1143 about the house. Move slowly at first and don’tstray too far until you becomeaccus-
tomedto the controlsand breakin the batteries.
3. Give the batteries anotherfullchargeof8to14hoursandruntheJazzy1143 again.The batteries shouldnow
performatover90% of their potential.
4. After four orfive charging cycles,thebatteries top offat 100% charge andlast for anextendedperiod.
BATTERIES AND CHARGING—FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
How does the charger work?
Thebattery charger takesthe standardwall outlet voltageand convertsit to 28VDC (direct current).The Jazzy
1143’s batteriesuse direct current to run your power chair.When the battery voltage islow, the chargerworks
hardertochargethebatteries.This is whythechargingammeter initially reads3.5 or moreamps.Asthe battery
voltageapproachesafullcharge, the charger doesn’tworkashardto complete the chargingcycle.Thisexplains
whythechargingammeterdropsasitapproachesafullcharge.Whenthebatteriesarefullycharged,theamperage
fromthe chargeris nearly zero.This ishow thechargermaintainsa chargebut does not overchargethe battery.
YourJazzy1143’schargerwill notoperateafter the batteries havebeendischargedtonearlyzerovoltage. If this
happens,callyourauthorisedPrideprovider for assistance.
Can I use a different battery charger?
Youshouldusethechargersuppliedwith the Jazzy1143.Itisthesafest,mostefficientwaytochargethebatteries.
Wedo not recommendusingother types ofchargers(e.g., an automotivebatterycharger).
How often must I charge the batteries?
Manyfactorscomeintoplaywhendecidinghowoftentochargethebatteries.YoumayuseyourJazzy1143allday
ona daily basis or youmay notuse it for weeks at a time.
nDaily Use
Ifyou use yourJazzy1143onadailybasis,chargethebatteriesassoon as youarefinishedusingitfortheday.
YourJazzy1143willbe ready each morningtogiveyou a full day’sservice.We recommend thatyoucharge
thebatteries8to14hoursafterdaily use. Do not charge the batteries for more than 24 hours.
nInfrequent Use
IfyouuseyourJazzy1143infrequently(onceaweek or less), you shouldchargeitatleastonce per week for
12 to 14 hours.

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REMEMBER: Keep the batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging the batteries. Do not charge
for more than 24 hours.
How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
Rarelywillyouhaveanidealdriving situationsuchassmooth,flat, hardterrainwithnohills orcurves.Moreoften
youarepresentedwith hills, footpath cracks, uneven and loosely packedsurfaces,andcurves.Allofthesefactors
affectthedistanceorrunningtimeperbatterycharge.Thefollowing are suggestions for obtaining themaximum
rangepercharge:
nAlwayschargethebatteriesfullypriortoyour trip.
nMaintain30-35 psi in pneumaticdrivewheels.
nPlanyourtrip in advancetoavoidinclinesifpossible.
nLimitthebaggageweighttoessentialitems.
What type of battery should I use?
Werecommend deep-cycle batteriesthat are sealedandmaintenance free. Bothsealed lead-acid (SLA)andgel
cellaredeep-cyclebatteriesandare similar in performance.
Usethesespecifications to reorder deep-cyclebatteries:
Battery Specifications
Type: Deep-cycle sealedlead-acidor gel cell
Size: U-1
Voltage: 12V each
AmpHours: 30-35 amp hours
Why do my new batteries seem weak?
Deep-cyclebatteries employ a different chemical technology from that used in car batteries,nickel-cadmium
(nicads),or in othercommonbatterytypes.Deep-cyclebatteriesarespecificallydesigned toprovidepower,drain
down,and then accept a relativelyquick recharge. Lead-acid batteries should be charged as often as possible.
Theydo not havea“memory”likenickel-cadmiumbatteries.
We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide a battery that best suits the Jazzy 1143’s specific
demands.Fresh batteriesarriveregularlyandarepromptly shippedwithafullcharge.During shipping,thebatter-
iesencounter temperature extremesthat may influencetheir initial performance.Heat robs thecharge from the
battery, and cold slows the poweravailableandextendsthetimeneededtorechargethebattery(justaswithacar
battery).
Itmighttake a few daysfor the temperature ofthebattery to stabiliseandadjust to itsnewambient temperature.
Moreimportantly, it takes a few “chargingcycles” (a partial drain—then full recharge) to establish the critical
chemicalbalance that is essentialtothebattery’speakperformanceandlonglife.Itiswellworth it for youtotake
thetimeto break inthe batteries properly.
NOTE: The useful life of a battery is quite often a reflection of the care it receives.

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How can I ensure maximum battery life?
Afullychargeddeep-cyclebatteryprovidesreliableperformance and extended battery life,sokeepthebatteries
fullychargedwheneverpossible.Batteriesthatareregularlyanddeeplydischarged,infrequentlycharged,orstored
withoutafullchargemaybepermanentlydamaged,causingunreliableJazzyoperationandlimitedlife.
How should I store my Jazzy 1143 and batteries?
IfyoudonotuseyourJazzy1143regularly,werecommendmaintainingbatteryvitalitybychargingthebatteriesat
least once a week.
Ifyou do not plan on using your Jazzy 1143 for an extended period, fully chargethe batteries prior to storage.
Disconnectthe battery harnesses and storethe Jazzyin a warm, dry environment.Avoid temperatureextremes
suchasfreezing conditions andexcessivelyhotconditions,andneverattempttochargeafrozenbattery.Acoldor
frozenbatteryshouldbewarmed for several dayspriortorecharging.
NOTE: If you are storing a Jazzy 1143 for an extended period of time, you may wish to block the unit up off
the ground with several boards under the frame. This will keep the tyres off the ground and prevent the
possibility of flat spots developing.
What about public transportation?
Ifyouintendto use public transportationwhileusingyour Jazzy, you mustcontactinadvance the transportation
providertodeterminetheirspecificrequirements. SeeII.“Safety” for more details.
Sealedlead-acidandgelcellbatteriesaredesignedforapplicationinpowerchairsandinothermobilityvehicles.
Generally,sealedlead-acidbatteriesaresafeforallformsoftransportationsuchasaircraft,buses,andtrains. We
suggestthat you contact your transportation provider to determine specificrequirements oftransportation and
packaging.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.