Pride Mobility J6 2S manuale d’uso

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 Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance *INFMANU3964* Product Serial # Including Models: J6 2S and J6 2SP 1-800-800-8586 (US) 1-888-5[...]

SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2010 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3964/Rev B/July 2010 Authorized Pride Provider: ___________________ _________________________ ____________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________ _ __ _______ ________________[...]

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. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you e xpect during your d[...]

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. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires[...]

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. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or ex[...]

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. Contact with tools can cause electric shock. Do not use a cell phone, w[...]

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. Do not place power chair in freewheel mo[...]

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. Pride provides an extensive variety of pr[...]

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. MANDATOR[...]

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. “Your Power Chair.” WARNING! Do not use your power[...]

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. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your p ath is clea[...]

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. Doors  Determine if the door [...]

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. Batteries should be secured in an upright position and protective caps should be installed on the batte[...]

J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 15 Figure 4. Idea l Transfer Positio n 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. WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the power chair armrests and do not use the a[...]

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. WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influe[...]

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. Th e power base as sembly includes two motor/brake assemblies, two drive wheels, four caster wh ee[...]

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. See figure 7 . Motor Connectors: This is where t[...]

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. If the cir[...]

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. WARNING! Do not use the power chair whi le the drive motors are disengaged! Do not [...]

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. It may also require disassembly to make some comfort adjustments. Figure 10 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and asse mbled by an end user or by [...]

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. Most seats are attached to the power base with the Uni- versal Mounting System (U MS). The[...]

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. While the seat itself may be any one of the styles offered for this m[...]

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. If yo[...]

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. 14. Reinstall the seat and flip down the seat latch safety. 15. Reconnect the[...]

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. Underside 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. To change the armrest width: 1. Locate the two[...]

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. Foot Platform Heigh[...]

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. Flip up the foot platform and locate the screw. See figure 22 . 2. Turn the screw to ra[...]

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. Deep -cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and[...]

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. 2. Operate your power chair throughout the house and yard. M[...]

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. It is recommended that you charge the batteries 8 to 14 hou[...]

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. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored[...]

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. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the main[...]

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.  Check all el[...]

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.” WARNING! If you fail to store the uni t properly, the frame can rust and the electro[...]

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. Pneumatic Drive Wheel Di sassembled WASHERS TIRE REAR RIM HALF NUTS Figure 27. Solid Drive Wheel Removal TUBE DRIVE WHEEL WASHER DRIVE WHEEL NUT AXLE SLOT AXLE KEY F ollow these easy steps for a qui ck and safe repair for both[...]

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. Batte ry Installation 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. MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and relate d accessories contain lead and lead c[...]

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 VIII. WARRANTY LIFETIME LIMI TED WARRANTY For the lifetime of your power chair from the date of purchase, Pride will re pair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the followi ng parts found upon examination by an authorized represen- tative of Pride t[...]

J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 41 VIII. WARRANTY RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY All reconditioned units are covered by a six-month warranty from Pride effective from the date of purchase. WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not extend to those items which ma y require replacement due to normal wear and tear.  ABS Plastic shrouds[...]

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 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS J6 SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Active-Trac Extreme (ATX) Drive Wheels: 10 in. (25.4 cm) , pneumatic and soli d available Front Caster Wh eels: 5 in. (12.7 cm), solid Rear Caster Wheels: 6 in. (15.24 cm), solid Maximum Speed: 1 Up to 4 mph (6.4 4 km/h) Range: 1,[...]

J6 Se r ie s ww w .p ri d em ob i li t y. co m 43 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. (53.98 cm)[...]

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SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2010 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU3964/Rev B/July 2010 Authorized Pride Provider: ___________________ _________________________ ____________________ Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________ _ __ _______ ________________[...]

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 Number Right Motor Serial Number Fit and Finish Performance *INFMANU3964* Product Serial # Including Models: J6 2S and J6 2SP 1-800-800-8586 (US) 1-888-5[...]