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www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2006 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2353/Rev D/May 2006 The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 3 I . INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 4 I I . SAFETY ...................................................
4 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The power chair you have purchased combines state-of- the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 5 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. Y ou may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed product registration card or by visiting Pride's web site at www .
6 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra II. SAFETY Corr osi ve c hemicals contained in batter y . Use onl y AGM or Gel-Cell ba tteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 7 II. SAFETY Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Av oid e xposure to r ain, sno w , ice, salt, or standing wa ter whenev er possible.
8 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra II. SAFETY SAFETY MAND A T OR Y! Do not operate your new pow er chair for the first time without completel y reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Y our power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility .
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 9 II. SAFETY Weight Limitations Y our power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity . Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity v oids your war ranty and may result in per sonal injur y and/or damage to your pow er chair .
1 0 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra II. SAFETY Figure 1. Maximum Safe Slope (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.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 1 1 II. SAFETY Freewheel Mode Y our power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers 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 III .
1 2 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra II. SAFETY T ransfers T ransferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or health- care professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 1 3 II. SAFETY Inclement Weather Precautions Exposure of your power chair to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow , severe cold or heat while operating your power chair proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity .
1 4 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra II. SAFETY Removable Parts WARNING! Do not a ttempt to lift or mo v e a po wer c hair by any of its remo vable par ts.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 1 5 III. Y OUR POWER CHAIR THE JET 3 UL TRA The Jet 3 Ultra has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 5 and 6.
1 6 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra REAR TRAPEZE BAR FRONT TRAPEZE BAR Figure 6. The Jet 3 Ultra P ower Base FREE WHEEL LEVER MOTOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY ARTICULATING BEAM REAR SHROUD FASTENERS RETAINING CLIPS RETAINING CLIPS III.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 1 7 JET 3 UL TRA S PECIFICA TIONS Suspension: Active Trac Dr iv e W he el s : 10 in., solid, (10 in., pneumatic are optional) Caster Wheels: 8 in.
1 8 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra Electrical Components The electrical components are located on the power base. The ammeter and the charger power cord receptacle are located on the right side of the power base. The main circuit breaker is located on the front of the battery tray .
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 1 9 Manual Freewheel Levers Y our power chair has a manual freewheel lever located on each motor . Manual freewheel levers enable you to disengage the drive motors from the gearboxes and maneuver the chair manually .
2 0 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra IV . ASSEMBL Y Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after transporting your power chair . Most seats ar e attached to the power base with the Universal Mounting System (UMS).
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 2 1 IV . ASSEMBL Y T o install the seat: 1. Set the trapeze bars to the desired height. T o change the trapeze bar height, see V . "Comfort Adjustments." 2. Tilt the seat back and slide the rear extrusion onto the rear trapeze bar .
2 2 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your power chair ’ s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort, such as seat height and angle, armrest angle, foot platform height and angle, and controller position.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 2 3 Figure 13. Seat Mounting Holes V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 10 . Reinstall the retaining clips from step 8. 1 1. Remove each screw from the trapeze bars and apply thread lock. 12 . Reinstall each screw into the trapeze bars and tighten.
2 4 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra Armrest Width Adjustment Y ou can change each armrest’ s width independently of the other . NOTE: Changing the armrest width may increase the overall width of your power chair . T o change the armr est width: 1.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 2 5 V . COMFOR T ADJUSTMENTS Foot Platform Depth Adjustment T o adjust the foot platform depth: 1. Remove the fasteners from the foot platform bracket.See figure 18. 2. Move the foot platform in or out to the desired depth.
2 6 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra V . COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Elevating Leg Rests (Optional) Elevating Leg Rests (ELRs) offer an infinite range of adjustment for the leg angle and a footrest adjustment range of 12–19 in. T o rotate the ELRs: 1. Push in release lever A.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 2 7 VI. B A TTERIES AND CHARGING BA TTERIES AND CHARGING Y our power 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 8 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING T o charge the batteries using the onboard charger: 1. Position the rear of your power chair close to a standard electrical outlet. 2. Be certain the controller power is turned of f and the freewheel levers are in the engaged position.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 2 9 VI. B A TTERIES AND CHARGING How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to char ge the batteries. Y ou may use your power chair all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
3 0 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra It might take a few days for the temperature of the battery to stabilize and adjust to its new ambient temperature.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 3 1 VII. OPERA TION GC CONTROLLER SY STEM The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair . The electronic controller enables you to move the power chair , as well as monitor battery char ge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system.
3 2 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra VII. OPERA TION Control Panel The control panel contains the control buttons and the battery con- dition meter . See figure 23. Horn Button: Activates the horn. On/Off Button: Turns the controller on and of f. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the c hair .
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 3 3 VII. OPERA TION NOTE: The battery gauge will flash the “ locked ” sequence. 1 LED will flash on and then off. 2 LEDs will flash on and then off. This sequence will continue until all five LEDs flash on and then off.
3 4 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Jet 3 Ultra is a sophisticated power chair . Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. Y ou can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from your authorized Pride Provider .
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 3 5 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ! All wheel bearings are prelubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication. Daily Checks ! W ith the controller turned of f, check the joystick. Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the neutral position when you release it.
3 6 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Disposal of Y our Power Chair Y our power chair must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 3 7 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE F ollow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair for both pneumatic and solid tires: 1. T urn of f the power to the controller . 2. Set the power chair up on blocks. 3. If you are changing a pneumatic tire, completely deflate it before removing the wheel.
3 8 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra Figure 27. Battery Wiring Diagram VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE BATTERY CONNECTOR Figure 26. Jet 3 Ultra Battery Connections WARNING! Prev ent injur y . Use only the quick disconnect har ness supplied with your po w er c hair .
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 3 9 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 21. Reinstall the foot platform. 22 . Reconnect the battery connector . 23 . Reinstall the rear shroud and tighten the fasteners. 2 4. Charge the batteries. See VI. "Batteries and Charging.
4 0 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra IX. 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 , fre.
Jet 3 Ultra www .pridemobility .com 4 1 IX. WARRANTY ! Battery fluid spillage or leakage ! Commercial use, or use other than normal ! Improper operation, maintenance, or storage NOTE: Gradual deterior.
4 2 www .pridemobility .com Jet 3 Ultra NO TES.
#1 In Quality Control Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control - Model JET 3 Ultra P o wer Chairs Thank you for making the Jet 3 Ultra your choice in power chairs. The following checkmarks indicate that we have thoroughly inspected and test driven your power chair .
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