Pride Jazzy 1170XL User manual

Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586
www.pridemobility.com
Owner’s Manual
ATTENTION:
Please read the content
of your owners manual
before operating your
power chair.

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SAFETY GUIDELINES
Copyright © 2005
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
IN MANU1137/RevJ/June 2005
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings
and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury,
component damage, or malfunction ( lack sym ol on yellow triangle with lack order).
MANDATORY! These actions should e performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white
sym ol on lue dot with white order).
PROHIBITED! These actions should e prohi ited. These actions should not e performed
at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohi ited action can cause injury to
personnel and/or damage to equipment ( lack sym ol with red circle and red slash).

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I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. YOUR POWER CHAIR ........................................................................................................... 14
IV. ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 19
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................ 22
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................... 28
VII. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 32
VIII.CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 45
IX. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... 50
CONTENTS
This owners manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information availa le at the
time of pu lication. We reserve the right to make changes as they ecome necessary. Any changes to our
products may cause slight variations etween the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the
product you have purchased.

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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOME to Pride Mo ility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased com ines
state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident the design features
will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Understanding how to
safely operate and care for this product should ring you years of trou le free operations and service.
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual and all other accompanying literature
efore attempting to operate this product for the first time. In addition, your safety depends upon you, as
well as your provider, caretaker, or healthcare professional in using good judgement.
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assis-
tance for setup or operation, please contact your authorized Pride Provider. Failure to follow the instruc-
tions, warnings, and notes in this manual and those located on your Pride product can result in
personal injury or product damage and void Prides product warranty.
PURCHASERS AGREEMENT
By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product or
remove or render inopera le or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail,
refuse, or neglect to install any retrofit kits from time to time provided y Pride to enhance or preserve the
safe use of this product.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions a out this manual. We would also like to hear
a out the safety and relia ility of your new Pride product, and a out 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 a out safety, new products, and new options that can increase your a ility to use and
enjoy your Pride product. Please feel free to contact us at the address elow:
Pride Mo ility Products Corporation
Attn.: Customer Care Department
182 Susquehanna Ave.
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
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
As an owner of a Pride product, you are encouraged to enroll in the Pride Owners Clu . Complete and
return your enclosed product registration card or visit Pride's we site at www.pridemo ility.com.
From our home page, select Owners Clu  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 oards. These message oards invite you to communicate with other
Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are availa le to assist you with any questions or
concerns.
My authorized Pride Provider is
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________
Phone Num er:_________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:__________________________________________________________________________

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II. SAFETY
SAFETY
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely
reading and understanding this owners manual.
Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mo ility. Pride pro-
vides an extensive variety of products to est fit the individual needs of the power chair user. Please e
aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to e used is the
responsi ility of the power chair user, who is capa le of making such a decision, and his/her healthcare
professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are ased on the expectation that a mo ility device expert has properly fitted
the power chair to the user and has assisted the prescri ing 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 e defined
as a family mem er or care professional specially trained in assisting a power chair user in various daily
living activities.
As you egin using your power chair during daily activities, you will pro a ly encounter situations in
which you will need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon e in full and confident
control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moder-
ate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips, and other safety considerations that will help the user ecome accus-
tomed to operating the power chair safely.
Modifications
Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mo ility and utility. A wide
range of accessories is availa le from your authorized Pride Provider to further customize your power chair
to etter suit your needs and/or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add,
remove, or disa le any feature, part, or function of your power chair.
ARNING! 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
Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capa ilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety
check efore each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely. See VIII. Care and
Maintenance.

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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 rakes. See VIII. Care and Maintenance.
nCheck attery charge. See VI. Batteries and Charging.
NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized ride rovider for assistance.
Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications ta le for this
limit.
ARNING! 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.
ARNING! 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.
ARNING! It is important that 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 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 power chair.
ARNING! 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
More and more uildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe
access. Some ramps may have turning switch acks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cor-
nering 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 ump 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.

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When clim ing 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 y releasing the joystick, then push the joystick
forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
ARNING! hen 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.
ARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas
covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
ARNING! hen 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.
ARNING! Never travel down an incline backwards. This may result in personal injury.
ARNING! 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 Disa ilities Act of 1990, all handicap pu lic access ramps are
required to have a maximum slope of 5° (8.7%). 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° (8.7%). See
figure 1.
ARNING! 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.
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Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)
Braking Information
Your power chair is equipped with two powerful rake 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 raking slows the vehicle to near stop, or
when power is removed from the system for any reason.

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Cornering Information
While your power chair is equipped with caster wheels in ack and anti-tip wheels in front, excessively
high cornering speeds can still create the possi ility of tipping. Factors which affect the possi ility of
tipping include, ut 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 a rupt
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.
ARNING! hen 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 riving Surfaces
Your power chair is designed to provide optimum sta ility under normal driving conditionsdry, level
surfaces composed of concrete, lacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will e times
when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your power chair is designed to perform
admira ly 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 a out a driving surface, avoid that surface.
Freewheel Mode
Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever system to allow for manual maneuvera ility
y a trained attendant. For more information a out how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel
mode, see III. Your Power Chair.
ARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present.
Personal injury may result.
ARNING! 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.
ARNING! 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.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (cur s,
porches, stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a cur is illustrated in figure 2.
ARNING! 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.
ARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step,
curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
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Public Streets and Roadways
ARNING! 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. ait 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.
ARNING! 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.
oors
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 ackward 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) egin to close, push on the ru er door edge
or allow the ru er door edge to contact the power chair and the door will reopen.
nUse care that pocket ooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not ecome caught in elevator
doors.
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will e 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 y the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product efore using that product.
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Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach