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SAFETY GUIDELINES Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for set-up, contact your authorized Pride provider. Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owners manual.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6 III. EMI/RFI ........................................................................................................................................ 14 IV. THE JET 1 ATS......................................
I. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Welcome 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. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new power chair will add convenience to your daily living. At Pride, your safety is important to us.
I. INTRODUCTION Pride Owners Club As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Prides web site at www.pridemobility.com. As a registered member, each time you visit our site, you will have access to the most interactive and honest educational venue available today for people with mobility needs, their families, and friends.
II. SAFETY SAFETY WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the power chair user.
II. SAFETY NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride provider for assistance. Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
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. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
II. SAFETY WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering. Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types.
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. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury. Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways.
II. SAFETY Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer: n Turn the power off. See VIII. Operation. n Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See IV. The Jet 1 ATS.
II. SAFETY Inclement Weather Precautions WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may adversely affect the performance and safety of your power chair, resulting in an accident and personal injury. WARNING! Do not expose your power chair to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow, mist, or wash). Such exposure can damage your power chair.
II. SAFETY Alcohol The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol. WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner. Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts.
I I I . E M I / R F I Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of Power chairs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy. When this energy adversely affects the operation of an electronic device, it is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). WARNING! Radio waves may interfere with the control of power chairs.
I I I . E M I / R F I Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI-RFI? Each make and model of chair differs in its ability to resist electromagnetic interference. That is, each has a particular level of immunity to interference, measured in volts per meter (Vm). A higher immunity level offers greater protection. In other words, a power chair with a high immunity level is less likely to be affected by a strong radio source than one with a low immunity level.
I V. T H E J E T 1 Your Jet 1 has two main assemblies: the seat and the power base. See figures 1b and 2. Typically, the seating assembly includes the armrests, seat, and joystick controller. Your Jet 1 seat may also have some optional accessories attached to it, such as a basket, a cane/crutch holder, or a cup holder. See XI. Optional Accessories. The power base is the heart of your Jet 1.
I V. T H E J E T 1 ARMREST ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT SETSCREWS CONTROLLER HARNESSES Figure 2. Rear View Figure 3. Battery Charger Cord US Jet 1 ATS/Rev B/Jul03 www.pridemobility.
I V. T H E J E T 1 Specifications Suspension: Full suspension with Active-Trac Drive Wheels: 14 in., pneumatic, center mounted (solid tires are optional) Rear Casters: 8 in., solid, rear articulating Anti-Tip: 6 in., solid, front mounted Max. Speed: 4.5 mph Brakes: Intelligent Braking, electronic regenerative, disc park brake Ground Clearance: 3.5 in. Turning Radius: 19.5 in. Overall Size: Length: 38.5 in. Width: 23 in.
I V. T H E J E T 1 UTILITY TRAY The utility tray is located at the rear of your Jet 1. The utility tray is exposed through the body shroud. The utility tray consists of the battery charger power outlet, the ammeter, the main circuit breaker, and the controller harness connectors. n Ammeter: The ammeter displays the chargers current output in amps. See figure 4. For more information, see IX. Batteries and Charging.
I V. T H E J E T 1 FREEWHEEL LEVERS For your convenience, your Jet 1 is equipped with two freewheel levers. See figures 5 and 6. These levers allow you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually. WARNING! Do not use your power chair while the drive motors are disengaged unless you are in the presence of an attendant! Do not disengage the drive motors when your Jet 1 is on an incline.
V. ASSEMBLY To reduce the possibility of shipping damage, your Jet 1s seat is removed from the power base, and the seatback is removed from the seat assembly before your Jet 1 is shipped. The joystick may also have been removed from the armrest. The following is a set of instructions to help you quickly and easily prepare your Jet 1 for immediate use. Required Tool: Phillips screwdriver Parts List Quantity Phillips-head seatback mounting screws Expandable arm Expandable arm with joystick Seatback 8-in.
V. ASSEMBLY SEAT INSTALLATION WARNING! Do not pick up the seat frame by the armrests. They are free to pivot, and you may lose control of the seat if they do so, resulting in personal injury or damage to the chair. SEAT TOWER To install the seat: 1. Position the seat post above the seat tower. See figures 8 and 9. 2. Push the seat down until the latch engages. See figure 9. 3. Plug the controller harness into the connector on the utility tray. See figure 10. Figure 8.
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS To install the joystick controller: 1. Use a 3/16-in. hex key to loosen the setscrew. See figure 12. 2. Slide the joystick mounting bracket into or out of the armrest to the desired position. 3. Retighten the setscrew. CAUTION! Do not place the controller cable so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame. After you have become familiar with your Jet 1s operation, you may find the need to adjust the seat.
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST WIDTH To change the armrest width: 1. Locate the two setscrews on the armrest receiver bracket. See figure 14. 2. Loosen the setscrews and slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. 3. Tighten the setscrews. JAM NUT TURN THIS SCREW TO CHANGE ARMREST ANGLE ARMREST ANGLE You can adjust the armrest angle to fit your specific needs. See figure 15. To change the armrest angle: 1. Lift the armrest straight up so that it is perpendicular to the floor. 2. Use a 1/2-in.
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS To raise or lower the footrest: 1. Remove the two 7/16-in. bolts and their nuts from the footrest. See figure 17. 2. Raise or lower the footrest to the desired height. 3. Install and tighten the two 7/16-in. bolts and nuts. FOOTREST ANGLE You can adjust the angle of the footrest with a 7/32-in. hex key and a 1/2-in. box or open-end wrench. See figure 18. TURN SETSCREW TO CHANGE FOOTREST ANGLE Figure 18. Footrest Angle To adjust the footrest angle: 1. Loosen the jam nut. 2.
VII. DISASSEMBLY SEAT REMOVAL You may wish to remove the seat when transporting your Jet 1. See figure 22. To remove the seat: 1. Turn off the power. 2. Make sure your Jet 1 is not in freewheel mode. 3. Unplug the main wire harness behind the seat. 4. Push the lever located underneath the seat toward the front of the seat. If the joystick controller is on the right, swivel the seat clockwise and then pull the seat upward.
V III. OP E RAT ION DYNAMIC DL-50 CONTROLLER The DL-50 electronic controller is an integral electronic controller. All of the electronics necessary to operate the power chair are contained in one module. See figure 23. The DL-50 consists of: 1. joystick 2. on/off push key 3. battery condition meter 4. speed control 5. off-board charger/programming socket 6. 9-pin connector 7. 3-pin charger inhibit connector 8.
V III. OP E RAT ION Speed Control Sets the maximum speed of the power chair: clockwise to increase, counterclockwise to decrease. NOTE: We recommend that the first few times you operate your power chair, you turn the speed control to the slowest setting until you become familiar with your new power chair. Off-board Charger/Programming Socket Your DL-50 may have a 3-pin socket on the front which enables you to use an off-board battery charger.
V III. OP E RAT ION Troubleshooting In addition to indicating battery charge, the lights also provide diagnostic information when the DL-50 detects problems with either the electrical system, or the DL-50 itself. These codes are displayed when all lights flash the number of times given by the fault code. The following table identifies the individual fault codes. If you get one of these codes, contact your authorized Pride provider. Fault Codes The system status LED is displayed within the on/off key.
I X . BAT T E R I E S A N D C H A RG I N G BATTERIES Your Jet 1 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. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a longer and deeper discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are not interchangeable with them.
I X . BAT T E R I E S A N D C H A RG I N G To charge the batteries using the onboard charger: 1. Position the rear of your Jet 1 close to a standard wall outlet. 2. Be certain the controller power is turned off and the freewheel levers are in the engaged position. See IV. The Jet 1. 3. Remove the battery charger cord from the back pouch of your Jet and plug it into the battery charger power outlet that is located on the utility tray. See figure 25. 4.
I X . BAT T E R I E S A N D C H A RG I N G BATTERY BREAK-IN To break in new batteries for maximum efficiency: 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This brings the battery up to about 90% of its peak performance level. 2. Operate your Jet 1 throughout the house and yard. Move slowly at first, and dont travel too far until you become accustomed to the controls and break in the batteries. 3. Give the batteries another full charge of 8 to 14 hours and operate your Jet 1 again.
I X . BAT T E R I E S A N D C H A RG I N G How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely do you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth, flat, hard terrain with no wind, hills, or curves. More often you are presented with hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these factors will affect the distance or running time per battery charge.
IX. BATTERIES AND CHARGING NOTE: The useful life of a battery is quite often a reflection of the care it receives. How can I ensure maximum battery life? A fully charged deep-cycle battery will provide reliable performance and extended battery life. Keep your Jet 1s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable Jet 1 operation and limited battery life.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Your Jet 1 is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an authorized Pride provider. Preventive maintenance is very important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your Jet 1 gives you years of trouble-free operation.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! Make sure your tires are inflated to 30-35 psi. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Serious personal injury may result. Overinflating tires can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury. WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tires. n Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE MONTHLY CHECKS n Check that the anti-tip wheels are not rubbing the ground when you are operating the Jet 1. Adjust them as necessary. n Check for extreme wear on the anti-tip wheels. Replace them as necessary. n Check for drive-tire wear. See an authorized Pride provider for repair. 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 their bearings replaced.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING! To avoid possible injury, be sure that the controller's power is turned off and the power chair is not in freewheel mode before performing this procedure. WARNING! Completely deflate the tire before attempting repair. Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe repair: 1. Completely deflate any pneumatic tire. 2. Remove the cap in the center of the wheel that covers the drive wheel nut. See figure 27. 3. Use an 11/16-in.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CAUTION! If inspection determines excessive wear on the brushes, they must be replaced or motor damage will result. Failure to maintain the brushes could void your Jet 1s warranty. To inspect or replace the motor brushes: 1. Remove the seat and body shroud. See VII. Disassembly. 2. Unscrew the motor brush caps. See figure 29. 3. Remove the brushes. 4. Inspect for wear. 5. Replace brushes, if necessary. Contact your authorized Pride provider for replacement brushes.
XI. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES The following accessories are available from your authorized Pride provider. OXYGEN TANK HOLDER The removable oxygen tank holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of the accessory bracket. CANE AND CRUTCH HOLDER The removable cane and crutch holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of the accessory bracket. WALKER HOLDER The removable walker holder is mounted to the back of the seat by means of the accessory bracket. It can hold a standard size walker.
XII. WARRANTY FIVE-YEAR LIMITED FRAME WARRANTY There is a five-year limited frame warranty on Pride workmanship.
XII. WARRANTY There is no other express warranty. Implied warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited to one (1) year from the date of purchase and to the extent permitted by law. Any and all implied warranties are excluded. This is the exclusive remedy. Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded.
# In Q 1 Conuality trol Quality Control - Model Jet 1 ATS Thank you for making the Jet 1 ATS your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Jet 1 ATS. The following checkmarks indicate that it has been driven and inspected. Controller Model #______________ Controller Serial # Serial #______________ Inclusion of all Parts Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date Inspected 44 www.pridemobility.
