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Copyright © 2006 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU1807/Rev J/Aug 2006 SAFETY GUIDELINES 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 .
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 3 CONTENTS I . INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ..........................................
4 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 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.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 5 My Authorized Pride Pr ovider is: Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_________________________________.
6 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 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 .
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 7 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 voids y our war ranty and may result in per sonal injur y and/or damage to your power c hair .
8 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 II. SAFETY 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 po wer chair , resulting in per sonal injur y and/or damage to your power chair .
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 9 Freewheel Mode Y our 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 III.
1 0 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 II. SAFETY Doors ! Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. ! Drive 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.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 1 1 II. SAFETY Motor V ehicle T ransport Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your power chair while traveling in a motor vehicle. The power chair should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries removed and properly secured.
1 2 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 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 VIII. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! Po wer chair ba tteries are hea vy .
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 1 3 Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Labor a tor y tests have sho wn tha t electr omagnetic and radio frequency wav es can have an ad v erse af fect on the perf or mance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
1 4 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR YOUR POWER CHAIR Y our power chair has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figure 5. T ypically , the seating system includes the armrests, the seatback, the seat base, and the controller .
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 1 5 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR BATTERY CONNECTORS FRONT TRAPEZE BAR MOTOR CONNECTOR Figure 6. Jet 7 Power Base REAR TRAPEZE BAR MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MOTOR CONNECTOR MANUAL.
1 6 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Specifications Suspension: Limited Drive Wheels: 1 0 in. solid tires, center-mounted (pneumatic tir es are optional) Caster Wheels: 8 in., solid, rear-articulating Anti-tip Wheels: 6 in., solid, front-mounted Maximum Speed:¹ U p t o 4 m p h Ground Clearance:² 2.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 1 7 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Electrical Components The electrical components are located on the power base. The battery connectors and motor connectors are located at the rear of the power base.
1 8 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Figure 8. Drive Mode Figure 9. Freewheel Mode Manual Freewheel Levers For your convenience, your power chair is equipped with two manual freewheel levers. The levers are located on each motor . See figures 8 and 9.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 1 9 IV . ASSEMBL Y INITIAL ASSEMBL Y Y our power chair may require some assembly either before initial use or after transportation.
2 0 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 DISASSEMBL Y Y our power chair disassembles into eight easily transportable component assemblies with no tools required. See figure 12. Place the power chair in an area where there is ample space to work and move around the unit—three or more feet of clearance on all sides.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 2 1 V . DISASSEMBL Y T o disassemble your power chair: 1. Turn of f the power to the controller . 2. Disconnect the controller connector from the electronics tray . See figure 7. 3. Disconnect the charger inhibit connector from the electronics tray .
2 2 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 Figure 17. Removing Battery W ell Frame Figure 18. Battery Well Frame LOCATING PINS V . DISASSEMBL Y Figure 19. Removing Front Frame FRONT FRAME FRAME ASSEMBLY HANDLE Figure 20. Front Frame Assembly LOCATING PIN Figure 16.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 2 3 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.
2 4 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 Seat Position Y ou can move the seat forward or rearward by changing the extrusion mounting position. T o change the position: 1. T urn off the power to the controller . 2. Disconnect the controller from the electronics tray .
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 2 5 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 4. T ighten the jam nut to lock the adjustment screw into place. Controller Extension The controller can easily slide out away from the armrest, or in toward the armrest. T o extend the controller: 1.
2 6 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Anti-Tip Wheels Adjustment The anti-tip wheels are designed to give your power chair increased stability on rough surfaces. The anti-tip wheels are preset at the factory for smooth surfaces or indoor use only .
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 2 7 VII. OPERA TION VSI ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER 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 charge, electronic controller functions, and the condition of your electrical system.
2 8 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 VII. OPERA TION Figure 29. VSI Controller Keypad On/Off Key The on/off key turns the VSI on and off. WARNING! Unless faced with an emergency situation, do not use the on/off key to stop the pow er chair . T his will cause the po wer chair to stop abr uptly .
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 2 9 VII. OPERA TION Horn Key The horn key activates the horn. Locking/Unlocking the VSI The VSI has a feature that enables you to lock your power chair to prevent unauthorized use. T o lock the VSI: 1. W ith the VSI switched on, press and hold the on/off key .
3 0 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 VII. OPERA TION FLASHING LIGHTS DIAGNOSIS AND SOLUTION 1 The batteries need charging or there is a bad connection to the batteries. Check the connections to the batteries. If the connections are good, try charging the batteries.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 3 1 VIII. BA 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.
3 2 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 VIII. 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 off and the freewheel levers are in the engaged position.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 3 3 VIII. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING Can I use a different battery charger? Y ou should use the char ger supplied with your power chair . It is the safest, most efficient tool to charge the batteries. W e do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.
3 4 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 VIII. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING W e work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide a battery that best suits your power chair ’ s specific demands. Fresh batteries arrive regularly and are promptly shipped with a full charge.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 3 5 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our Jet 7 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 .
3 6 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ! All wheel bearings are pre-lubricated and sealed. They require no subsequent lubrication. Daily Checks ! W ith the controller turned off, check the joystick. Make sure it is not bent or damaged and that it returns to the center position when you release it.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 3 7 IX. 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.
3 8 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 5. Pull the wheel off the axle. 6. Remove the nuts and washers from the wheel hub. See figure 31. 7. Remove the old tube from the pneumatic tire and replace it with a new tube, or replace the entire solid wheel assembly .
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 3 9 17. Connect the battery box connectors to the power base. See figure 6. 18. Replace the seat. 19 . Connect the controller to the electronics tray . When to See Y our Authorized Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair .
4 0 www .pridemobility .com Jet 7 X. 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 of ch.
J e t 7 www .pridemobility .com 4 1 X. WARRANTY NOTE: Gradual deterioration in performance because the battery has been left in a discharged state, left in cold conditions for an extended period of time, or worn out through heavy use is not covered.
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Quality Control - Model Jet 7 #1 In Quality Control Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Product Serial Number Thank you for making the Jet 7 your choice in power chairs. The following checkmarks indicate that we have thoroughly inspected and test driven your power chair .
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If you have not bought Pride Mobility Jet 7 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 Jet 7 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Pride Mobility Jet 7 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Pride Mobility Jet 7 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
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