Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product JET2 Pride Mobility
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2 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 Copyright ©2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU1296 Please read and follow all instructions in this owner s manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 3 CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ............................................
4 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 I. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Power Chair . The Pride Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .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 registration card or by visiting Pride s web site at www .
6 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 II. SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Y our power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility .
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 7 II. SAFETY n Check the brakes. See X. Care and Maintenance. n Check battery charge. See IX. Batteries and Charging. NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride pr ovider for assistance.
8 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 II. SAFETY WARNING! When 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.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 9 WARNING! W hen cor nering shar pl y , r educe your speed. T his greatl y reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. T o av oid personal injur y and/or pr oper ty damage, always ex e rcise common sense w hen cor nering.
10 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 II. SAFETY WARNING! 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. WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or other obstacle.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 11 II. SAFETY Motor V ehicle T r anspor t Currently , there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a power chair . T r ansfer s T ransferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance.
12 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 II. SAFETY Inclement Weather Precautions WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your power chair in icy or slipper y conditions or on salted surfaces (i.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 13 II. SAFETY Alcohol The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair .
14 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 III. EMI/RFI EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM).
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 15 III. EMI/RFI Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. Each electric mobility vehicle has a particular level of immunity to EMI/RFI.
16 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 IV . YOUR JET 2 SEATBACK ARMRESTS CONTROLLER BODY SHROUD Figure 3. The Jet 2 FOOTREST DRIVE WHEEL ANTI-TIP WHEELS REAR CASTER WHEEL SEAT ASSEMBLY POWER BASE ASSEMBLY Y our Jet 2 has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 17 IV . Y OUR JET 2 SPECIFICA TIONS Suspension: Limited Drive Wheels: 14 in. solid, center-mounted (pneumatic tires are optional) Caster Wheels: 8 in. solid, rear articulating Anti-tip Wheels: 6 in. solid, front mounted Maximum Speed: U p t o 4.
18 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 IV . Y OUR JET 2 ELECTRICAL CONNECT ORS AND COMPONENTS The electrical connectors and components are located on the back of your Jet 2. See figure 4. n Battery charger AC power cord receptacle: This is where your battery charger power cord plugs in.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 19 IV . Y OUR JET 2 MANU AL FREEWHEEL LEVERS For your convenience, your Jet 2 is equipped with two manual freewheel levers. See figures 5 and 6. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually .
20 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 Figure 9. Charger Connector V . ASSEMBL Y Figure 8. Seat Installation Figur e 7. Seat T o wer T o reduce the possibility of shipping damage, your Jet 2 s seat is removed from the power base. The joystick may also have been removed from the armrest.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 21 SLIDE JOYSTICK MOUNTING ARM INTO BRACKET SETSCREW Figur e 11. Joystic k And Bracket V . ASSEMBL Y Figure 10.
22 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After you have become familiar with your Jet 2 s opera- tion, you may find the need to adjust the seat. There are some adjustments you can make to increase your com- fort such as seat height, armrest width, height and angle, footrest height and angle, and joystick position.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 23 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST ANGLE Y ou can adjust the armrest angle to fit your specific needs. See figure 14. T o change the ar mrest angle: 1 . Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicular to the floor .
24 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 16. Footrest Height REMOVE THIS NUT AND BOLT TO CHANGE FOOTREST HEIGHT. Figure 17. F ootr est Ang le TURN SETSCREW TO CHANGE FOOTREST ANGLE. FOOTREST HEIGHT The footrest height is easily adjusted to one of six different heights in one-inch increments.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 25 Figure 20. Elevating Leg Rests VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 19. Elevating Leg Rests RELEASE LEVER LEG REST ADJUSTMENT SCREWS Figure 21. Anti-tip Adjustment ANTI-TIP ADJUSTMENT NUT LEG REST ADJUSTMENT BOLT T o adjust the ELR length: 1.
26 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 VII. DISASSEMBL Y Figure 22. Remo ving T he Seat SEA T REMO V AL Y ou may wish to remove the seat for transportation. See figure 22. T o remov e the seat: 1. T urn the power off. 2. Make sure your Jet 2 is not in freewheel mode.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 27 DYNAMIC DL CONTROLLER The Dynamic DL controller has a speed and response adjustment knob that combines both speed and response functions. See figure 23. When you increase the speed, you decrease the sensitivity .
28 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 T rouble Codes In addition to indicating the current state of battery charge, the battery condition meter can also indicate possible problems with your Jet 2. If the battery condition meter is flashing rapidly , the controller may be indicating a fault.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 29 IX. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING Figur e 24. Onboar d Batter y Char ger BATTERY CHARGER CHARGER FUSE WARNING! Batter y posts, ter minals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
30 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 IX. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING 3. Remove the battery charger cord from the back pouch of your Jet 2 and plug it into the battery charger AC power cord receptacle located on the power base.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 31 IX. B A TTERIES AND CHARGING 3. Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and operate your Jet 2 again. The batteries will now perform at over 90% of their potential. 4. After four or five charging cycles, the batteries will top off at 100% charge and last for an extended period.
32 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 IX. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING n Limit baggage weight to essential items. n T ry to maintain an even speed and avoid stop-and-go driving. What type of battery should I use? W e recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 33 IX. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING How should I store my Jet 2 and its batteries? If you do not use your Jet 2 regularly , we recommend maintaining battery vitality by char ging the batteries at least once per week.
34 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 WARNING! Never use a rubber conditioner on the tread area of the tires; doing so may make the tires slipper y and cause your Jet 2 to skid. X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Y our Jet 2 is a sophisticated power chair .
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 35 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE n 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. n Check all electrical connections.
36 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE n Check for drive tire wear . See an your authorized Pride provider for replacement. n Check the rear casters for wear . Replace them as necessary . n Check the rear forks for damage or fluttering which indicates that they may need to be adjusted or have the bearings replaced.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 37 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 25. Driv e W heel Hub Ca p R emoval DRIVE WHEEL NUT Figure 26. Drive W heel Nut Remo val BA TTER Y REPLA CEMENT Refer to the battery diagram that is printed on a label located on the Jet 2 frame near the battery tray .
38 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Figure 27. Motor MOTOR BRUSH CAPS Figure 28. Motor Brushes NEW MOTOR BRUSH WORN MOTOR BRUSHES WHEN T O SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED PRIDE PRO VIDER FOR SER VICE The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your Jet 2.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 39 X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION! If inspection deter mines ex cessive wear on the br ushes, they must be replaced or motor damag e will result. F ailure to maintain the br ushes could void the wa r r anty .
40 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 XI. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES The following options and accessories are available from your authorized Pride provider . OXY GEN TANK HOLDER The removable oxygen tank holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of the accessory bracket.
Jet 2/Rev F/Feb03 ww w .pridemobility .com 41 XII. WARRANTY FIVE-YEAR LIMITED FRAME WARRANTY There will be a five-year limited frame warranty on Pride workmanship.
42 www .pridemobility .com Je t 2 / Rev F/Feb03 XII. WARRANTY WARRANTY EXCL USIONS n ABS plastic body shrouds and footrest covers are wear items and not warranted.
Quality Control - Model Thank you for making the Jet 2 your choice in power chairs. W e have thoroughly inspected your Jet 2. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been driven and inspected.
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