Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product J6 2S Pride Mobility
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Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - J6 Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Num.
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! Indicates a potentiall y hazardous condition/situation.
J6 S er ie s w ww . pr id e mo bi li t y. c om 3 I. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. ... 4 II. SAFETY ..........................................
4 w w w . p r i d e m ob i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind.
J6 S er ie s w ww . pr id e mo bi li t y. c om 5 Read and follow the information in the owner’s m anual. Do not allow unsupervised children to play n ear the power chair while the batteries are charging. Maximum seating weight. Keep your hands away from the tires when driv ing.
6 w w w . p r i d e m ob i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s II. SAFETY Wear safety goggles. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and pa ssed at a n immunity level of 20 V/m. Explosive conditions exist! Indicates electrical shock hazard.
J6 S er ie s w ww . pr id e mo bi li t y. c om 7 II. SAFETY Indicates flammable material. Do not expose to heat sources such as open flame or sparks. Do not transport batteries with fl ammable or combustible items. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals.
8 w w w . p r i d e m ob i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s II. SAFETY Battery Set Configuration: + = Positive (Red) Terminal Post - = Negative (Black) Terminal Post Connect Red wire to Red Positive (+) Terminal Post Connect Black wire to Black Negative (–) Terminal Post Battery charger for indoor use only.
J6 S er ie s w ww . pr id e mo bi li t y. c om 9 II. SAFETY GENERAL GUIDELINES 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-a rt life-enhancement device designed to increase m obility.
1 0 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s II. SAFETY Weight Limit ations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity includes the combined weight of the user and any accessories mounted to the power chair.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 11 5 (8.7%) Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with tw o manual freewheel levers to allow for manual maneuverab ility by a trained attendant. For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see III.
1 2 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s 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.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 13 Figure 2. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3. Incorrect Curb Approach II. SAFETY Stairs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to tr avel up or down stairs or escala tors. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators.
1 4 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while i t is in a moving vehicle. WARNING! Always be sure your power chair and its batteries ar e properly secured when it is being transported.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 15 Figure 4. Idea l Tra n sf er Posi ti on II. SAFETY WARNING! Before transferring, pos ition yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward d uring transfer.
1 6 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s II. SAFETY Alcohol/Smoking The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under th e influence of alcohol or while smoking.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 17 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE J6 The J6 has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5 . Typically, the seat assembly includes the ar mrests, seat back, and seat base.
1 8 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Electrical Components The electrical components are located inside the power base. The main circu it breaker is located on the front of the battery tray. The controller connector (s) are located inside the power base.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 19 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Main Circuit Breaker: The main circuit breaker is a safety feature built into your power chair. When the batteries and the motors are heavily strained (e .g., from excessive lo ads), the main circuit brea ker trips to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics.
2 0 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s Manual Freewheel Levers Your power chair has a manua l freewheel lever on each motor. Manual fr eewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive motors from the gearboxe s and maneuver the chair manually.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 21 INITIAL ASSEMBLY Your power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after trans portation.
2 2 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s SEAT LATCH SAFETY FRONT EXTRUSION FRONT TRAPEZE BAR IV. ASSEMBLY Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after tr ansporting your power chair.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 23 Figure 13. Controller Routed on a Cont our Seat 9. Secure the controller harn ess to the armrest receiver with wire ties. See figure 13 . Power Seat Option Installation Your power chair may be e quipped with the power seat option.
2 4 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your power chair’s operation, you may find th e need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat hei ght and angle, armrest angl e, foot platform height and angle, and controller position.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 25 Figure 18. Seatback Angle Adjustment Figure 17. Seat Position Adjustment V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 12. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 13. Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten.
2 6 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s Figure 19. Unders ide of Armrest SETSCREW V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armrest’ s width independently of the other. NOTE: Changing the armrest wi dth may increase the overall width of your power chair.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 27 UNCLAMPED BOLT LEVER (OPEN) NUT CAM LEVER (FULLY CLOSED) CLAMPED V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: If your power chair is equipped with a Spe- cialty Seat, Synergy Seat, or TRU-Balance Power Positioning System, refer to the controller position information provided in separate manuals.
2 8 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 23. Power Seat Toggle Swit ch Foot Platform Angle Adjustment You can adjust the angle of th e foot platform with a socket or wrench. To adjust the foot platform angle: 1.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 29 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES AND CHARGING The J6 uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries. These batter ies are sealed and maintenance free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to ch eck the electr olyte (fluid) level.
3 0 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Battery Break-in To break in new batterie s for maximum efficiency : 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial us e. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 31 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finished using your power chair. Your power chair will be ready each morning to give you a full day’s servic e.
3 2 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s How can I ensure maximum battery life? A fully charged deep-cycle battery wi ll provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your power chair’s batteries fully charged whenever possible.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 33 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your J6 is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine main tenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require a ssistance from your authorized Pride Provider.
3 4 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE All wheel bearings are prelubricated and seal ed. They require no s ubsequent lubrication. The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant co ating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 35 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage Your power chair should be stored in a dry place, free from temperature ex tremes. When storing, disconnect the batteries from the power chair. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.
3 6 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s FRONT RIM HALF WHEEL HUB VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 26. Pneu matic Drive Wheel Disassembled WASHERS TIRE REAR RIM HALF NUTS Figure 27.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 37 VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 28. Battery In stallation REAR SHROUD FASTENERS REAR SHROUD FRONT BATTERY REAR BATTERY BATTERY WIRING DIAGRAM LABEL.
3 8 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s VII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Battery Replacement A battery wiring diagram is printed on a decal located on th e front battery tray. See VI . “Batteries and Charging” for correct battery specifications.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 39 When to See Your authorized Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicat e a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your authorized Pride Provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, and the error code if available.
4 0 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS J6 SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Active-Trac Extreme (ATX) Drive Wheels: 10 in. (25.4 cm), p neumatic and solid available Front Caster Wh eels: 5 in. (12.7 cm), solid Rear Caster Wheels: 6 in.
J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 41 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS Figure 29. J6 Dimensions and Ground Clearance LENGTH 39 in. (99 cm) 34.5 in. (87.63 cm) WIDTH GROUND CLEARA NCE 23.25 in. (59 cm) 2.25 in. (5.72 cm) TURNING RADIUS 21.25 in.
4 2 w w w . p r i d e m o b i l i t y . c o m J 6 S e r i e s NOTES.
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! Indicates a potentiall y hazardous condition/situation.
Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - J6 Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Num.
An important point after buying a device Pride Mobility J6 2S (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Pride Mobility J6 2S yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Pride Mobility J6 2S - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Pride Mobility J6 2S you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Pride Mobility J6 2S will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Pride Mobility J6 2S, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Pride Mobility J6 2S.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Pride Mobility J6 2S. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Pride Mobility J6 2S along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center