Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product INFMAN63121 Pride Mobility
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SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2008 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3121/Rev C/April 2008 Authorized Pride Provider:_____________________________________________________________________ Address:_.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 I . INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 4 I I. SAFETY .....................................................
4 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The travel chair you have purchased combines state-of- the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 5 II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the travel chair to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely . Maximum seating weight.
6 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair II. SAFETY Remo val of g r ounding prong can cr eate electrical hazard. If necessar y , pr oper l y install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Do not lift the mobility product while seated in it.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 7 II. SAFETY Explosive conditions exist! K eep tools and other metal objects away from ba tter y ter minals. Disposal and R ecyc ling - Contact your authorized Pride Pro vider for infor mation on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
8 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair II. SAFETY Do not place your travel chair in freewheel mode while on a decline. Locked and in drive mode. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 9 II. SAFETY SAFETY MAND A T OR Y! Do not operate your new Z-Chair f or the first time without completel y reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Y our Z-Chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility .
1 0 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Y our Z-Chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. MAND A T OR Y! Stay within the specified weight capacity of your Z-Chair .
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 1 II. SAFETY WARNING! If your Z-Chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate obstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an a ttendant is pr esent to help stabilize the chair .
1 2 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair II. SAFETY Outdoor Driving Surfaces Y our Z-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.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 3 II. SAFETY Stairs and Escalators Travel chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator . WARNING! Never use your Z-Chair to negotiate steps or escalators. Doors ! Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
1 4 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair II. SAFETY 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 VI. “Batteries and Char ging.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 5 II. SAFETY Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a Z-Chair . This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.
1 6 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laborator y tests hav e shown that electroma gnetic and radio frequency wa ves can hav e an adverse af fect on the performance of electricall y-powered mobility vehic les.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 7 III. YOUR Z-CHAIR THE Z-CHAIR The Z-Chair has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly . See figure 5.
1 8 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair III. YOUR Z-CHAIR Electrical Components The electrical components are located on the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the front of the battery box. The controller connector is located on the back of the power base.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 1 9 Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your Z-Chair has a manual freewheel lever on each motor . Manual freewheel levers enable you to disable the drive system in order to maneuver the chair manually . This is called freewheel mode.
2 0 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair INITIAL ASSEMBL Y Y our Z-Chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 1 Figure 10. Z-Chair Components IV . ASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBL Y Figure 9. Seat Installation Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial op- eration or after transporting your Z-Chair .
2 2 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair IV . ASSEMBL Y/DISASSEMBL Y Figure 12. T oggle Latch Open Figure 11. T oggle Latc h Closed Figure 13. Rear Section P ositioning Figure 14. Align Frame Sections Figure 15. Lift Front Section Assembly 1. T ilt the Z-Chair rear section rearward onto the anti-tip wheels.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 3 V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your travel chair ’ s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height, armrest width, foot platform depth, and controller position.
2 4 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: If the lever will not rotate to the fully closed position, then turn the nut counterclockwise one-quar- ter or one-half turn. Armrest Wid th Adjustment Y ou can change each armrest’ s width independently of the other .
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 5 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING BA TTERIES AND CHARGING The Z-Chair uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batteries are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level.
2 6 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING T o charge the batteries using the of f-board charger: 1. Position the front of your travel chair next to a standard electrical outlet. See figure 21. 2. Be certain the controller power is turned off.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 7 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHAR GING Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. Y ou may use your Z-Chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
2 8 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no wind, hills, or curves. More often you are presented with hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 2 9 How should I store my Z-Chair and its batteries? If you do not use your Z-Chair regularly , we recommend maintaining battery vitality by charging the batteries at least once per week. If you do not plan on using your Z-Chair for an extended period, fully charge the batteries prior to storage.
3 0 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Z-Chair is a sophisticated travel mobility vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. Y ou can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an authorized Pride Provider .
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 1 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ! All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication. ! The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. Y ou can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.
3 2 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage Y our Z-Chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature extremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the Z-Chair .
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 3 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! When changing a tire, remov e only the center lug nut and washer , then r em ov e the w heel. If any fur ther disassembly is r equir ed, deflate the tire completely or it may explode.
3 4 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 4. Flip the battery box back over so the handle is up and remove the lid. 5. Remove the red (+) positive and black (-) negative battery leads from each battery . 6. Remove the batteries. 7.
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 5 VIII. WARRANTY FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For five (5) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser , free .
3 6 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair VIII. WARRANTY SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE W arranty service must be performed by an authorized Pride Provider .
Z-Chair www .pridemobility .com 3 7 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICA TIONS Z CHAIR SPECIFICA TIONS Suspension: Limited Drive Wheels: 8 in. (20.32 cm), solid Front Caster Wheels: 5 in. (12.7 cm), solid Rear Anti-tip Wheels: 3 in. (7.62 cm), solid Maximum S peed:¹ Up t o 3.
3 8 www .pridemobility .com Z-Chair APPENDIX I - SPECIFICA TIONS Figure 26. Z-Chair Dimensions and Ground Clearance LENGTH WIDTH 19” (48.26 cm ) TURNING RADIUS 26.
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Quality Control- Model 14 0 0 Pride keeps a more detailed r epor t on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Serial Number *INFMANU3121* Inclusion of all Parts Joystick Serial Number Controlle.
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