Pride Mobility Quantum Jazzy 1420 User manual

Owner’s Manual
1-800-800-8586 (Exeter, PA) • 1-888-570-1113 (St. Catharines, ON) • www.quantumrehab.com

SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright©2006
PrideMobilityProductsCorp.
INFMANU1206/RevF/May2006
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Thesymbolsbelowareusedthroughoutthisowner'smanual and on the power chair toidentify warnings and
importantinformation.Itisveryimportantfor you toreadthemandunderstandthem 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).
PROHIBITED! These actions are 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).

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I. INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................................4
II. SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................6
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR....................................................................................................................13
IV. ASSEMBLY/DISASSEMBLY........................................................................................................18
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................20
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ....................................................................................................27
VII. OPERATION.......................................................................................................................................31
VIII.CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................39
IX. WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................44
CONTENTS
Thisowner’smanualiscompiledfromthelatestspecificationsandproductinformationavailableatthetimeofpublication.We
reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary.Any changes to our products may cause slight variations
betweentheillustrationsandexplanationsinthismanualandtheproductyouhavepurchased.

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOMEto QuantumRehab, adivision ofPride MobilityProducts Corporation(Pride). Thepower chairyou have
purchasedcombines state-of-the-art componentswith safety, comfort,and stylingin mind.We areconfident thatthese
designfeatureswillprovideyouwiththeconveniencesyouexpectduringyourdailyactivities.Onceyouunderstandhow
to safelyoperateand care for your power chair, itshould give you years oftrouble free operationand service.
Read andfollow allinstructions,warnings,andnotesinthismanual before attempting to operateyourpowerchairforthe
first time. Inaddition, your safetydepends upon you,as well asyour provider,caretaker, or healthcare professional in
usinggoodjudgement.
Ifthereisanyinformation in thismanualwhichyoudo not understand,orifyourequire additionalassistanceforsetupor
operation,pleasecontactyour QuantumRehabSpecialist.Failuretofollowtheinstructionsinthismanualandthose
locatedonyourpowerchaircan leadtopersonalinjuryand/ordamagetothe powerchair,includingvoidingthe
warranty.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
Byaccepting delivery of this product,you promise thatyou will notchange, alter, or modifythis product orremove or
renderinoperableorunsafeanyguards, shields, orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct;fail,refuse,orneglecttoinstallany
retrofitkits from time to time provided byPride toenhance orpreserve thesafe useof thisproduct.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
Wewanttohearyour questions,comments,andsuggestionsaboutthismanual.We wouldalsoliketohearaboutthesafety
andreliabilityofyour newpowerchair,and abouttheserviceyou receivedfromyourQuantum RehabSpecialist.
Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new
products,andnew optionsthat canincrease your abilityto useand enjoyyour power chair.Please feel freeto contactus
atthe addressbelow:
PrideMobilityProductsCorporation
Attn:CustomerCareDepartment
182SusquehannaAvenue
Exeter, PA18643-2694
[e-mail]
800-424-8205
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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I. INTRODUCTION
PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
Asanowner of aPrideproduct, youareinvited to registeryourproduct’swarrantyandenroll in thePrideOwners 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.Asaregisteredmember,eachtimeyouvisitoursite,youwillhaveaccess tothemostinteractive
andhonesteducationalvenueavailabletodayforpeoplewithmobilityneeds,theirfamilies,andfriends.
Fromourhomepage,select“Owners Club” toenterapagededicated to currentandpotentialPrideproductowners.You
willgainaccesstointerviews,stories,recreationideas,dailylivingtips,productandfundinginformation, and interactive
messageboards.Thesemessageboardsinviteyouto communicate withotherPridecustomersaswellas Pride represen-
tativeswhoare available toassist you withany questions orconcernsyou mayhave.
MyQuantum Rehab Specialist:
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:__________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:___________________________________________________________________________

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SAFETY
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owner’s manual.
Your powerchairisastate-of-the-artlife-enhancementdevicedesignedtoincreasemobility.Prideprovidesanextensivevarietyof
productstobestfittheindividualneedsofthepowerchairuser.Pleasebeawarethatthefinalselectionandpurchasingdecisionregarding
thetypeofpowerchairtobeusedistheresponsibilityofthepowerchairuser,whoiscapableofmakingsuchadecision,andhis/her
healthcareprofessional(i.e.,medicaldoctor,physicaltherapist,etc.).
Thecontentsofthismanualarebasedontheexpectationthatamobilitydeviceexperthasproperlyfittedthepowerchairtotheuserand
hasassistedtheprescribinghealthcareprofessionaland/ortheQuantumRehabSpecialistintheinstructionprocessfortheuseofthe
product.
Therearecertainsituations,includingsomemedicalconditions,wherethepowerchairuserwillneedtopracticeoperatingthepower
chairinthepresenceofatrainedattendant.Atrainedattendantcanbedefinedasafamilymemberorcareprofessionalspeciallytrained
inassistingapowerchairuserinvariousdailylivingactivities.
Asyoubeginusingyourpowerchairduringdailyactivities,youwillprobablyencountersituationsinwhichyouwillneedsomepractice.
Simplytakeyourtimeandyouwillsoonbeinfullandconfidentcontrolasyoumaneuverthroughdoorways,onandoffofelevators,up
anddownramps,andovermoderateterrain.
Belowaresomeprecautions,tips,andothersafetyconsiderationsthatwillhelpyoubecomeaccustomedtooperatingyourpowerchair
safely.
Modifications
Pridehasdesignedandengineeredyourpowerchairtoprovidemaximummobilityandutility.Awiderangeofaccessoriesisavailable
fromyourQuantumRehabSpecialisttofurthercustomizeyourpowerchairtobettersuityourneedsand/orpreferences.However,
undernocircumstancesshouldyoumodify,add,remove,ordisableanyfeature,part,orfunctionofyourpowerchair.
WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorized by Pride. Unauthorized
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Gettoknowthefeelofyourpowerchairanditscapabilities.Priderecommendsthatyouperformasafetycheckbeforeeachuseto
makesureyourpowerchairoperatessmoothlyandsafely.SeeVIII.“CareandMaintenance.”
Performthefollowinginspectionspriortousingyourpowerchair:
!Checkforpropertireinflation.Maintain35psi(2.4bar)ineachtireifequippedwithpneumatictires.
!Checkallelectricalconnections.Makesuretheyaretightandnotcorroded.
!Checkallcontrollerconnectionstotheelectronicstray.Makesuretheyaresecuredproperly.
!Checkthebrakes.SeeVIII.“CareandMaintenance.”
!Checkbatterycharge.SeeVI.“BatteriesandCharging.”
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Weight Limitations
Yourpowerchairisratedforamaximumweightcapacity.Pleaserefertothespecificationstableforthislimit.
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
Ifyourpowerchairisequippedwithpneumatictires,youshouldcheckorhavetheairpressurecheckedatleastonceaweek.Proper
inflationpressureswillprolongthelifeofyourtiresandhelpensurethesmoothoperationofyourpowerchair.
WARNING! It is important that 35 psi (2.4 bar) 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 35 psi (2.4 bar) tire pressure in pneumatic
tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal injury and/or
damage to your power chair.
WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an available
pressure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting
in a burst tire and/or personal injury.
Incline Information
Moreandmorebuildingshaverampswithspecifieddegreesofinclination,designedforeasyandsafeaccess.Somerampsmayhave
turningswitchbacks(180-degreeturns)thatrequireyoutohavegoodcorneringskillsonyourpowerchair.
!Proceedwithextremecautionasyouapproachthedowngradeofaramporotherincline.
!Takewideswingswithyourpowerchair’sfrontwheelsaroundanytightcorners.Ifyoudothat,thepowerchair’srearwheelswill
followawidearc,notcutthecornershort,andnotbumpintoorgethunguponany railingcorners.
!Whendrivingdownaramp,keepthepowerchair’sspeedadjustment settotheslowestspeedsettingtoensureasafelycontrolled
descent. See VII.“Operation.”
!Avoidsuddenstopsandstarts.
Whenclimbinganincline,trytokeepyourpowerchairmoving.Ifyoumuststop,startupagainslowlyandthenacceleratecautiously.
Whendrivingdownanincline,setyourpowerchairtotheslowestsettinganddriveintheforwarddirectiononly.Ifyourpowerchair
startstomovedowntheinclinefasterthanyouanticipatedordesired,allowittocometoacompletestopbyreleasingthejoystick,then
pushthejoystickforwardslightlytoensureasafelycontrolleddescent.
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.
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5 (8.7%)
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)
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.
Incompliancewith theAmericanswith DisabilitiesActof 1990, allhandicap publicaccess rampsare required tohave a
maximumslope of 5°(8.7%).Therefore, Priderecommends thatthe maximum slopeof anincline youattempt tosafely
ascend or descend on your power chair does not exceed 5°(8.7%). See figure 1.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 5° (8.7%) may put your power
chair in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
Braking Information
Yourpowerchairisequippedwithtwopowerfulbrakesystems:
!Regenerative—useselectricitytorapidlyslowthevehiclewhenthejoystickreturnstothecenter/stopposition.
!DiscParkBrake—activatesmechanicallyafterregenerativebrakingslowsthevehicletonearstop,orwhenpowerisremoved
fromthesystemforanyreason.
Cornering Information
Whileyourpowerchairisequippedwithrearcasterwheelsandfrontanti-tipwheels,excessivelyhighcorneringspeedscanstillcreate
thepossibilityoftipping.Factorswhichaffectthepossibilityoftippinginclude,butarenotlimitedto:corneringspeed,steeringangle(how
sharplyyouareturning),unevenroadsurfaces,inclinedroadsurfaces,ridingfromanareaoflowtractiontoanareaofhightraction(such
aspassingfromagrassyareatoapavedarea–especiallyathighspeedwhileturning),andabruptdirectionalchanges.Highcornering
speedsarenotrecommended.Ifyoufeelthatyoumaytipoverinacorner,reduceyourspeedandsteeringangle(i.e.,lessenthe
sharpnessoftheturn)topreventyourpowerchairfromtipping.
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,levelsurfacescomposedofconcrete,
blacktop,orasphalt.However,Priderecognizesthattherewillbetimeswhenyouwillencounterothersurfacetypes.Forthisreason,
yourpowerchairisdesignedtoperformadmirablyonpackedsoil,grass,andgravel.Feelfreetouseyourpowerchairsafelyonlawns
andinparkareas.
!Reduceyourpowerchair’sspeedwhendrivingonuneventerrainand/orsoftsurfaces.
!Avoidtallgrassthatcanentangletherunninggear.
!Avoidlooselypackedgravelandsand.
!Ifyoufeelunsureaboutadrivingsurface,avoidthatsurface.

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II. SAFETY
Freewheel Mode
Yourpowerchairisequippedwithamanualfreewheellevertoallowformanualmaneuverabilitybyatrainedattendant.Formore
informationabouthowtoplaceyourpowerchairintoandoutoffreewheelmode,seeIII.“YourPowerChair.”
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, Curbs, etc.)
Proceedwithextremecautionwhendrivingnearraisedsurfaces,unprotectedledgesand/ordrop-offs(curbs,porches,stairs,etc.).The
correctmethodforapproachingacurbisillustratedinfigure2.
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 backwards 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 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
Powerchairsarenotdesignedtotravelupordownstairsorescalators. Alwaysuseanelevator.
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.
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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 foot riggings. Such use may cause the power
chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Doors
!Determineifthedooropenstowardorawayfromyou.
!Driveyourpowerchairgentlyandslowlyforwardtopushthedooropen.Ordriveyourpowerchairgentlyandslowlybackwards
topullthedooropen.
Elevators
Modernelevatorshaveadooredgesafetymechanismthat,whenpushed,reopenstheelevatordoor(s).
!Ifyouareinthedoorwayofanelevatorwhenthedoor(s)begintoclose,pushontherubberdooredgeorallowtherubberdoor
edgetocontactthepowerchairandthedoorwillreopen.
!Usecarethatpocketbooks,packages,orpowerchairaccessoriesdonotbecomecaughtinelevatordoors.
Lift/Elevation Products
Ifyouwillbetravelingwithyourpowerchair,youmayfinditnecessarytousealift/elevationproducttoaidintransportation.Pride
recommendsthatyoucloselyreviewtheinstructions,specifications,andsafetyinformationsetforthbythemanufacturerofthelift/
elevationproductbeforeusingthatproduct.
Figure 4.IdealTransfer Position
Transfers
Transferringontoandoffofyourpowerchairrequiresagoodsense
ofbalance.Alwayshaveanattendantorhealthcareprofessional
presentwhilelearningtoproperlytransferyourself.
Toeliminatethepossibilityofinjury,Priderecommendsthatyouora
trainedattendantperformthefollowingtasksbeforeattemptinga
transfer:
!Turnoffthepowertothecontroller.SeeVII.“Operation.”
!Ensureyour power chair is not in freewheel mode. See
III.“YourPower Chair.”
!Turnthe caster wheelstoward the transferdestinationto
improvepowerchairstabilityduringtransfer.
!Makesurebotharmrestsareflippedupor removed from
your power chair.
!Flip up the foot platform or move the leg rests aside;
thiswillhelptokeepyourfeet from gettingcaughtonthe
footriggingduringthetransfer.
!Reduce the distance between your power chair and the
objectyou are transferring onto.