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Owner’s Manual
ATTENTION:
Please read the content
of your owners manual
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Copyright ©2003
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
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 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
exercise 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.
CAU ION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owners manual may result in damage to your power
chair.
SAFETY GUIDELINES
INFMANU1195
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CONTENTS
I. INT ODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. EMI/ FI ........................................................................................................................................ 14
IV. THE JET 3 .................................................................................................................................. 16
V. COMFO T ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 21
VI. DISASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................... 25
VII. BATTE IES AND CHA GING ............................................................................................ 26
VIII. OPE ATION ............................................................................................................................... 30
IX. CA E AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 37
X. OPTIONS AND ACCESSO IES ......................................................................................... 43
XI. WA ANTY................................................................................................................................44
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I. INTRODUCTION
INT ODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride
Power Chair. The Pride Power Chair 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 power
chair will add convenience to your 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 your power chair 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 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 user to following
the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other instructions or recommendations contained
in other power chair related literature issued by Pride or contained on the power chair itself.
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.
If you experience any problems with your power chair that you are unable to solve or if you do not feel capable of
safely following any of the instructions and/or recommendations as contained in this manual please contact your
authorized Pride provider for assistance.
Once you understand how to operate and take care of your power chair we are certain that it will give you years
of trouble-free service and enjoyment.
Information 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 enjoy 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
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
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 invited 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 Is:
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 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 provides 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 moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed 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 modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride. Unautho-
rized 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 check
before each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely. See XI. Care and Maintenance.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:
nCheck for proper tire inflation. Maintain 30-35 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 XI. Care and Maintenance.
nCheck battery charge. See VII. Batteries and Charging.
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NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized ride provider for assistance.
eight 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 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.
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 30-35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic tires at
all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of
control, and overinflated tires may burst. Failure to maintain 30-35 psi tire pressure in
pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure, causing serious per-
sonal injury and/or damage to your Jazzy.
WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an avail-
able pressure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate
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 cornering 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 adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to
ensure a safely controlled descent. See VIII. Operation.
nAvoid sudden stops and starts.
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 joystick then push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a
safely controlled descent.
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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 face of the
incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. his 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 backwards. his 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.
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 joystick 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.
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. his greatly reduces the possibil-
ity of a tip or fall. o avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise com-
mon sense when cornering.
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II. SAFETY
Figure 2. Curb Approach (Correct and Incorrect)
Outdoor Driving 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 IV.
The Jet 3.
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. he
chair could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
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 figure 2.
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 of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step,
curb, or other obstacle. his may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
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II. SAFETY
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
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 yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair.
Doors
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.
EMI & RFI
Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause
unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When
EM adversely affects the operation of an electronic device it is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). For more information see III. EMI/RFI.
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 transport 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.
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To eliminate the possibility of injury Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks
before attempting a transfer:
nTurn the power off. See VIII. Operation.
nEnsure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See IV. The Jet 3.
nTurn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination 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 object you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power
chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing
injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause
the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the footrest. 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 determining
your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your power chair safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair, make sure
it is fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the power chair.
WARNING! he positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle.
Nor is your Jazzy suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle
should be properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
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.
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II. SAFETY
Inclement eather 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.
WARNING! Do not expose your power chair to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow,
mist, or wash). Such exposure can damage your power chair. Never operate your power
chair if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughly.
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 limitations and practice bending
and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by
reaching down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity
and the weight distribution of the power chair. his may cause your power chair to tip, possibly
resulting in personal injury. Keep your hands away from 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 VII. Batteries and Charging.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that
much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen battery. Charging
a frozen battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the battery.
Preventing Unintended movement
WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time,
turn off the power. his will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent joystick contact. his will
also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM) sources.
Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
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Prescription Drugs/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 if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if
you have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to
operate your power chair in a safe 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 influence of alcohol, as this
may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner.
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.
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Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause
unintended motion of power chairs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When this energy
unintentionally affects the operation of an electronic device it is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or
Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
WARNING! Radio waves may interfere with the control of power chairs.
F EQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
The following FAQs summarize what you should know about EMI/RFI. Use this information to minimize the risk
that EMI/RFI may affect your power chair.
Where do radio waves come from?
Radio waves are emitted from the antennas of cellular phones mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies)
radio stations TV stations amateur radio (HAM) transmitters wireless computer links microwave sources and
paging transmitters. Radio waves are a form of EMI. Because EMI is more intense closer to the transmitting
antenna (source of emission) the EMI fields from two-way radios are of special concern.
If my power chair is affected by EMI/RFI, what kind of motion should I e pect?
This is hard to predict. The effect may depend on a number of factors including:
nStrength of the radio waves
nConstruction of the power chair
nPosition of the power chair (whether it is on level ground or on a slope)
nWhether or not the power chair is in motion
An affected power chairs movement can be erratic. The chair may move by itself or come to a sudden stop.
Furthermore it is possible for EMI/RFI to unexpectedly release the brakes on a power chair. Some intense
sources of EMI/RFI can even damage the control system of your Jet 3.
Is there any way to know for sure whether radio waves are responsible for the unintended motion
of my power chair?
Unfortunately interference from radio wave sources may be difficult to recognize because the signals from these
sources are invisible and may be intermittent. However the FDA recommends that you report all incidents of
unintended motion or brake release to the power chair manufacturer and if possible note whether there was a
radio wave source nearby at the time of the incident.
Has anyone been hurt from erratic, unintended motion of power chairs?
The FDA has reports of injuries that may have resulted from the uncontrolled motion of power chairs. However
it is unclear how many of these incidents were actually caused by radio wave interference.
Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI?
Each make and model 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 offers greater protection.
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In other words a power chair with a high immunity level is less likely to be affected by a strong radio source than
one with a low immunity level.
What is the FDA doing about the problem?
The FDA has written to power chair manufacturers and requested that they test their new products to be sure that
they provide a reasonable degree of immunity against EMI/RFI. The letter states that power chairs should have an
immunity level of at least 20 V/m. This provides a reasonable degree of protection against the common sources of
EMI/RFI.
The FDA has also requested that these manufacturers clearly label their products with the immunity level or state
that the immunity level is not known. The labeling and informational material supplied with the power chair must
explain what the immunity level means and the labeling or informational material must warn users about the possibility
of EMI/RFI and how to avoid it. In addition the FDA has recommended that manufacturers establish an educational
program to inform power chair users and their caregivers about the problems associated with EMI/RFI and
actions that they can take to minimize the risk. The FDA requested that power chair manufacturers implement these
actions by December 2 1994.
What can I do to find out if my power chair is likely to be affected by EMI/RFI?
If youve had your power chair for a long time and havent experienced any unintended motion it is not likely that
you will have problems in the future. However it is always possible that problems could arise if your power chair
is close to a source of radio waves. Therefore it is very important to be alert to this possibility. The Jet 3 meets or
exceeds an immunity level of at least 20 V/m.
What can I do to reduce the risk that my power chair could be affected by EMI/RFI?
Here are some precautions you can take:
nDo not turn on or use hand-held personal communications devices such as citizens band (CB) radios and
cellular phones while the power chair is on.
nBe aware of nearby transmitters such as radio or TV stations and hand-held or mobile two-way radios and try
not to come close to them. For example if you are in a power chair with an immunity level of 20 V/m you
should remain at least three feet from a hand-held two-way radio and ten feet from a mobile two-way radio.
nBe aware that adding accessories and/or components or modifying the power chair may make it more susceptible
to interference from radio wave sources.
nThere is no easy way to evaluate the effect of accessories or modifications upon the overall immunity of the
power chair.
What should I do if my power chair moves une pectedly?
If unintended motion or brake release occurs turn the power chair off as soon as it is safe to do so.
If my power chair moves une pectedly, where should I report this?
Call Pride Mobility Products Corporation at 800-424-8205 to report the incident.
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IV. THE JET 3
Your Jet 3 has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figure 3. There are a variety of seating
options that are designed to accommodate most users. Typically the seating system includes armrests seatback
and joystick/controller. Your Jet 3 seat may also have some optional accessories such as a basket a cane/crutch
holder a cup holder and/or a power seat switch.
The power base is the heart of the Jet 3. The power base assembly includes two motor/brake assemblies two anti-
tip assemblies with anti-tip wheels two drive wheels a caster assembly with two rear casters two batteries a power
seat actuator (optional) and a connector housing. See figure 3 below and figures 4a and 4b.
Figure 3. The Jet 3
SEATBACK
CONTROLLER
ANTI-TIP
WHEELS
ARMRESTS
BODY SHROUD
FOOTREST
CASTER WHEEL
DRIVE WHEEL
FREEWHEEL LEVERS
POWER BASE
ASSEMBLY
SEAT ASSEMBLY
JOYSTICK
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IV. THE JET 3
SPECIFICATIONS
Drive Wheels: 10-in. solid center-mounted (solid tires are optional)
Caster Wheels: 8-in. solid rear articulating
Anti-tip Wheels: 6-in. solid front mounted
Maximum Speed: Up to 4 mph
Brakes: Electronic regenerative Intelligent Braking  disc parking brake
Ground Clearance: 3 in.
Turning Radius: 18.5 in.
Overall Size: Length: 34.5 in.
Width: 23 in.
Seating Options: Medium back (standard)
High back with headrest
Drivetrain: Two-motor mid-wheel
Batteries: Two 12-volt U-1 batteries
Range: Up to 20 miles
Battery Charger: 4-amp onboard (standard)
4-amp off-board
Electronics: Pilot Controller
VSI Controller (standard)
Weight Capacity: 250 lbs.
Component Weights: Base: 95 lbs.
Seat: 36.5 lbs.
Batteries: 24.5 lbs. each
Warranties: Five-year limited warranty on frame
One-year warranty on electronics
One-year warranty on drive motors
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Figure 4a. Jet 3 Power Base (Shroud Removed)
Figure 4b. Electro ics Co ector Housi g
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SEAT POST
MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY
BATTERY
BATTERY
MOTOR/BRAKE ASSEMBLY
MAIN CIRCUIT
BREAKER
AMMETER
CONTROLLER HARNESS
CONNECTORS
BATTERY CHARGER
FREEWHEEL LEVERS
CONNECTOR HOUSING
BATTERY CHARGER
POWER CORD
RECEPTACLE
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ELECT ONICS CONNECTO HOUSING
The connector housing is located on the rear of the Jet 3. See figures 4a and 4b. The connector housing holds the
ammeter the battery charger power cord receptacle the main circuit breaker and controller harness connectors.
Ammeter: The ammeter displays the chargers current output in amps. For more information see VII. Batteries
and Charging.
Battery harger power ord re epta le: This is for your battery charger power cord. The cord is typically
located in the seat pocket. For more information see VII. Batteries and Charging.
Main ir uit breaker: The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your Jet 3. When the batteries and the
motors are heavily strained (e.g. from excessive loads) the main circuit breaker will trip to prevent damage to the
motors and the electronics. If the circuit breaker trips allow the Jet 3 to rest for approximately one minute. Then
push in the circuit breaker button turn on the controller power and continue normal operation. If the main circuit
breaker continues to trip repeatedly contact your authorized Pride provider.
Controller harness onne tors: These connect the controller cables to the power base.
POSITIONING BELT
The following positioning belt is available as an option from your authorized Pride provider. It is designed to
support the operators torso so that he or she does not slide downward or forward in the seat. See figure 5. Your
equipment may vary.
nThe positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device.
nMake sure the belt is secure but does not cause discomfort.
WARNING! he positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is your
Jet 3 suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be properly
belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
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Figure 5. Positio i g Belt
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F EEWHEEL LEVE S
For convenience your Jet 3 is equipped with two freewheel levers. See figure 4a. These levers allow you to
disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually.
To engage or disengage the drive motors:
1. Locate the two (2) metal levers protruding through the body shroud.
2. Turn the levers outward to engage the drive motors. See figure 6.
3. Turn the levers inward to disengage the drive motors (freewheel mode). See figure 7.
If a lever is difficult to move in either direction rock the Jet 3 gently back and forth while turning the levers. The
lever should then move to the desired position.
Figure 6. Drive Motors E gaged Figure 7. Drive Motors Dise gaged
(Freewheel Mode)
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WARNING! Do not use your Jet while the drive motors are disengaged unless you are in the
presence of an attendant! Do not disengage the drive motors when your Jet is on an incline. he
chair could roll down on its own, causing injury!
CAU ION! It is important to remember that when your Jet is in freewheel mode, the braking
system is disengaged.
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