Pride Mobility Quantum Jazzy 1420 User manual

“Quantum Jazzy 1420”
Owners Manual
ATTENTION:
Please read the content
of your owners manual
before operating your
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power
chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional
assistance for set-up, contact your authorized Pride provider.
sing your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and
instructions in this owners manual. sing 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 profes-
sional. 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.
Copyright © 2004
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
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I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................4
II. SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................. 6
III. EMI/RFI ................................................................................................................................................ 13
IV. THE QUANTUM JAZZY 1400 SERIES .................................................................................. 15
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS........................................................................................................ 20
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING .................................................................................................... 27
VII. OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................... 31
VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 39
IX. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................... 44
X. WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................ 45
CONTENTS

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I. INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
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 y Pride. Unauthorized
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 VIII. Care and Maintenance.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:
nCheck for proper tire inflation. Maintain 35 psi in each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires).
nCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
nCheck all controller connections to the electronics tray. Make sure they are secured properly.
nCheck the brakes. See VIII. Care and Maintenance.
nCheck battery charge. See VI. Batteries and Charging.
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized ride provider for assistance.

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II. SAFETY
Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury
and/or damage to your power chair. Pride will not e held responsi le for injuries and/or property
damage resulting from failure to o serve 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 nflation
If your power chair is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked at least once a week. Proper
inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of your power chair.
WARNING! It is important that 35 psi tire pressure e 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 urst. Failure to maintain 35 psi 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 Jet.
WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive tires from a regulated air source with an availa le pres-
sure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in
a urst tire and/or personal injury.
ncline nformation
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 VII. 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.
WARNING! When clim ing 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 possi ility 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 ackwards. This may result in personal injury.

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II. SAFETY
WARNING! Even though your power chair is capa le of clim ing 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 insta ility 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 clim or descend a slope steeper than 5° may put your power chair in
an unsta le position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
Braking nformation
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 nformation
While your power chair is equipped with rear caster wheels in back and anti-tip wheels in front, excessively high cornering speeds can
still create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to: cornering speed, steering
angle how sharply you are turning), uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an area of high
traction such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area  especially at high speed while turning), and abrupt directional changes.
High cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and steering angle i.e.,
lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possi ility of a
tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense when
cornering.
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.
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)

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II. SAFETY
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 Quantum Jazzy 1400 Series.
WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Per-
sonal 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 uncontrolla ly 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 1a.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair clim or descend an o stacle that is higher
than two inches unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed ackward down any step, cur , or
other o stacle. 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 pu lic streets and roadways. Be aware
that it may e difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. O ey all
local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with ex-
treme 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.
Figure 1a. Curb Approach (Correct and Incorrect)

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II. SAFETY
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.
EM & RF
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.
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 VII. Operation.
nEnsure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See IV. The Quantum Jazzy 1400 Series.
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 ack as possi le 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 earing 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.