Pride Mobility I NFMANU339 manual

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    Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control – Jazzy Select T raveller Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Mot or Serial Nu mber Fit and Finish Per formance *INFMANU3339* Product Serial # J AZZY 1-800-800-8586 (US) 1-888-570[...]

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    WARNING! An authorized Pride Prov ider or a qualified technician mu st perform the initial setup of this power chair and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manua l and on the power chair to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and [...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 3 I. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................... ... 4 II. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................... ....................[...]

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    4 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller 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 daily activitie s. [...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 5 II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the power chair to identi fy warnings, mandatory acti ons, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manu al. Do not allow unsupervised children [...]

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    6 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller II. SAFETY Wear safety goggles. Do not connect an extension cord to the A C/DC co nverter or the battery charger. Removal of grounding prong can create elec trical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an el ectrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Corrosive chemicals c[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 7 Battery Set Configuration: + = Positive (Red) Terminal Post - = Negative (Black) Terminal Post Connect Red wire to Red Positive (+) Termina l Post. Connect Black wire to Black Negative (-) Termi nal Post. II. SAFETY Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Explosive conditions exist! Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries[...]

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    8 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode. Locked and in drive mode. II. SAFETY Battery charger for indoor use only. Disposal and recycling — contact your aut horized Pride Provider for in[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 9 GENERAL GUIDELINES MANDATORY! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time wi thout completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a stat e-of-the-art life-enhancemen t device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit[...]

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    10 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated fo r a maximum weight capacity. Pl ease refe r to the specificat ions table for this limit. Keep in mind that the maximum weight capacity inc ludes the combined wei ght of the user and any accessories mounted to the power chair. MANDATORY! Stay within the specifi[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 11 WARNING! If your power chair is equipped with a reclining seatback, do not attempt to negotiate inclines with the seat in a reclined position. Do not attempt to negotiate o bstacles with the seat in a reclined position unless an at tendant is present to help stab ilize the chair. Failure to heed could resul[...]

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    12 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public st reets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traf fic to see you when you a re seat ed on your power chair. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proce[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 13 Stairs and Escalators Power chairs are not designed to tr avel up or down stairs or escal ators. Always use an elev ator. WARNING! Never use your power chai r to negotia te steps or escalators. Doors  Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.  Drive your power chair gently and slowly forwar[...]

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    14 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller Positioning Belts Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professi onals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in or der to operate your power chair safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safe ly operate your power chai r, make sure[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 15 WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far ba ck 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 armrests for weight bearing purposes, such as transfe rs[...]

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    16 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller Alcohol/Smoking The power chair user must exercise care and common se nse when operating his/her pow er chair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol or while smoking. WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influen ce of alcohol, as this may i[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 17 III. YOUR POWER CHAIR THE SELECT TRAVELLER The Select Traveller has two main assemblies: the seat assembly and the power base assembly. See figure 5. Typically, the seat assembly includes the armrests, seatback, a nd seat base. The power ba se assembly includes the two motors, two drive wheels, two cas ter [...]

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    18 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller III. YOUR POWER CHAIR Electrical Components The electrical components are located on the power base. Th e main circuit breaker is located toward the rear of the power base. The controller connector is located on the rear of the power base. See figure 6. Controller Connector: This is where the controller con[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 19 Manual Freewheel Levers The power chair has a manua l freewheel lever on each mo tor. Manual freewheel leve rs enable you to disengage the drive motors in order to push the chair. WARNING! Do not use th e power chair whil e the drive motors are disengaged! Do not disengage the drive motors when the power ch[...]

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    20 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller 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 8 details those parts of the power chair that are designed to be disassembled and assembled by an end user or by a qualifie[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 21 Seat Installation It may be necessary to install the seat either prior to initial operation or after tr ansporting your power chair. The seat is attached to the power base by a height- adjustable seat pedestal. WARNING! Do not pick up the sea t frame by the armrests. They are free to pivot, and you may lose[...]

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    22 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller 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 he ight, armrest width, foot platform de pth, and controller position. Use the steps below to make comfort adjustment[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 23 V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 12. Armrest Width Adjustment ARMREST KNOBS Figure 13. Armrest Angle and Height Adjustment SETSCREW ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SETSCREWS ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW JAM NUT Armrest Width Adjustment You can change each armres t’s width independently of the other. NOTE: Changi[...]

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    24 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS To change the controller position: 1. Unplug the controller connector from the power base. 2. Cut the wire tie(s) secu ring the controller harness to the armrest. 3. Flip up the armrest an d loosen the setscrew. See figure 13. 4. Slide the controller out of the armrest. 5. Loosen the [...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 25 BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your power chair uses two l ong-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. Dee p-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharg e. Though [...]

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    26 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING To charge the batteries using the off-board charger: 1. Position the front of your power chair next to a standard electrical outlet. 2. Be certain the controller power is turned off and the free- wheel levers are in the e ngaged position. See III. “Your Power Chair.” 3. Plug t[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 27  Daily Use If you use your power chair on a daily basis, charge the batteries as soon as you are finish ed using your power chair. Your power chair will be rea dy each morning to give you a full day’s service. It is recommended that you charge the batteries 8 to 14 hours after daily use.  Infrequent[...]

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    28 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How can I ensure maximum battery life? A fully charged deep-cycle battery will provide re liable 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[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 29 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Select Traveller is a sophisticat ed power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it re quires routine maintenance 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 t[...]

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    30 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller  All wheel bearings are prelubricated and seal ed. They require no subsequent lubrication.  The body shroud has been sprayed with a clear sealant coating. You can apply a light coat of car wax to help it retain its high-gloss appearance.  Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are ti ght [...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 31 Wheel Replacement If your chair is equipped with a solid tire insert, then you must replace the entire wheel assembly. Replacement wheel assemblies are readily available through an authorized Pride Provider. WARNING! The wheels on your power chair shoul d only be serviced or replaced by an authorized Pride [...]

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    32 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller WARNING! The batteries in your power chair should only be serviced or replaced by an authorized Pride Provider or a qualified te chnician. WARNING! Do not replace batteries when se at is occupied. WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. See specifications table. If you are unable to lift that muc h weight[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 33 7. Reconnect the battery strap making sure the batt ery harnesses are secure d under the battery strap. 8. Reinstall the battery cover by aligning the tabs as shown in figure 17 and pressing down. When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious probl em[...]

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    34 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller VIII. WARRANTY FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For five (5) years from the date of pu rchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examin ation by an authorized repr esentative of Pride to be defective in material and/or workm[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 35 VIII. WARRANTY SERVICE CHECKS AN D WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Prid e Provider. Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior written authorization. All transportation co sts and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replacement are the re[...]

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    36 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller APPENDIX I – SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Suspension: Standard Limited Drive Wheels: 8 in. (20.32 cm), solid Front Caster Wheels: 5 in. (12.7 cm), solid Rear Anti-tip Wheels: 3 in. (7.62 cm), solid Maximum Speed: 1 Up to 3.5 mph (5.6 3 km/h) Brakes: “Intelligent Braking” electronic regenerative, disc[...]

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    Select Traveller www.pridemobility.com 37 APPENDIX I – SPECIFICATIONS LENGTH (WITH FRONT RIGGINGS) 35.25 in. (89.54 c m) WIDTH 21.5 in. (54.61 cm) GROUND CLEARANCE 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) TURNING RADIUS (WITH FRONT RIGGINGS) 2 9 . 7 5 i n . ( 7 5 . 5 7 c m ) Figure 19. Select Traveller Dimension s and Ground Clearance[...]

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    38 www.pridemobility.com Select Traveller NOTES[...]

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    Pride keeps a more detailed r eport on file at the factory . Date Inspected Inspector Quality Control – Jazzy Select T raveller Inclusion of all Par ts Joystick Serial Number Controller Serial Number Left Motor Serial Number Right Mot or Serial Nu mber Fit and Finish Per formance *INFMANU3339* Product Serial # J AZZY 1-800-800-8586 (US) 1-888-570[...]