Owner’s Manual The Ultimate In Style & Performance® 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia ACN # 088 609 661 www.pridemobility.
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your scooter 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 authorised Pride provider. Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owners manual.
C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6 III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 15 IV. YOUR HURRICANE ..........................................
I . I N T R O D U C T I O N Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter. Your scooter 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 will add convenience to your daily living and ensure complete satisfaction. At Pride, your safety is important to us.
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I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your new Hurricane for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Your Hurricane 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 Hurricane user.
I I . S A F E T Y PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your Hurricane and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your Hurricane operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XI. Care and Maintenance. Perform the following inspections prior to using your Hurricane: n Check for proper tyre inflation. Maintain 30-35 psi in each tyre (if equipped with pneumatic tyres).
I I . S A F E T Y When climbing an incline, try to keep your Hurricane moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only. If your Hurricane starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired, allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the throttle control lever.
I I . S A F E T Y When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 3. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your Hurricane toward the front of the Hurricane for improved stability. WARNING! Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual. FIGURE 2. NORMAL DRIVING POSITION FIGURE 3. INCREASED STABILITY DRIVING POSITION CORNERING INFORMATION Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping.
I I . S A F E T Y BRAKING INFORMATION Your Hurricane is equipped with two powerful brake systems: 1. Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/ stop position; and 2. Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is removed from the system for any reason. Brake engagement is far more abrupt at higher speeds.
I I . S A F E T Y PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING! You should not operate your Hurricane on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Hurricane. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution. NOTE: Safety accessories like reflectors, fluorescent flags, and various lighting packages are available to order from your authorised Pride provider.
I I . S A F E T Y STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Hurricanes are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Do not use your Hurricane to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and damage your Hurricane. DOORS n Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. n Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar. n Drive your Hurricane gently and slowly forward to push the door open.
I I . S A F E T Y MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT 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 Hurricane. Although your Hurricane may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designed to provide proper restraint during motor vehicle transport. Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in the motor vehicle seat with safety belts fastened securely.
I I . S A F E T Y REACHING AND BENDING Avoid reaching or bending while driving your Hurricane. When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated on your Hurricane, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the Hurricane from tipping. Pride recommends that the Hurricane user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
I I I . S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 68 - 73 cm Adjustable 42 - 52 cm 122 - 132 cm 20 - 30 cm 90˚,100˚ 102˚,105˚ 10 cm FIGURE 4. HURRICANE DIMENSIONS 150 cm 48 cm 44.
I I I . Model Number(s) Length Width Tyres Weight Capacity Battery Type Horsepower Charger Speed Maximum Grade Range, Maximum Turning Radius Body Colours Seating S P E C I F I C AT I O N S SC4500AUS 150 cm 61 cm Pneumatic; front: 10 cm x 33 cm, rear: 10 cm x 33 cm 181 kg maximum Two 12 volt, 32 AH, U-1 type, SLA (sealed lead-acid) or two 12V, 40 AH, SLA 1.4 hp (peak) Onboard 3-amp charger Variable up to 6.
YVIII. O YOUR U RHURRICANE H U R R I C A N E I V. Your Hurricane is a motorised electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility. Your Hurricane is an indoor/ outdoor scooter designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces, such as pavement, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For easy transportation or storage, you can disassemble your Hurricane into seven components. See figure 5. SEAT REAR SECTION FRONT SECTION BATTERIES BASKET REAR SHROUD FIGURE 5.
I V. Y O U R H U R R I C A N E Key Switch n Fully insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up (turn on) your Hurricane. n Turn the key counterclockwise to power down (turn off) your Hurricane. WARNING! If the key is moved to the off position while your Hurricane is in motion, the electronic brakes engage and your Hurricane comes to an abrupt stop! Speed Adjustment Dial This control dial allows you to preselect and limit your scooters top speed.
I V. Y O U R H U R R I C A N E Turn Signal Buttons n Press the appropriate turn signal button once to activate it. n Your Hurricanes turn signals are timed to shut off automatically. Status LED The Status LED will alert you to electrical problems that may occur with the Hurricane. The LED remains constantly lit while your scooter is on. If the Hurricane develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See XI.
I V. Y O U R H U R R I C A N E TILLER Your Hurricane is equipped with an ergonomically enhanced pivoting tiller. This infinitely adjustable tiller is where the following components are located: the key, key switch, 6.5 - 13 km/h (4-8 mph) switch, and the tiller adjustment lever. See figure 6A. KEY SWITCH KEY 4-8 MPH SWITCH TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER FIGURE 6A.
I V. Y O U R H U R R I C A N E REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger (not shown), the charger power lead receptacle, the batteries (not shown), the electronics module, the main circuit breaker (reset button), the ammeter, the manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels, and the motor/transaxle assembly (not shown) are located on the rear section of your Hurricane. See figure 7. Refer to VIII. Disassembly and Assembly for instructions on removing the rear shroud.
I V. Y O U R H U R R I C A N E Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your Hurricane for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. WARNING! Before placing your Hurricane into or taking it out of freewheel mode, make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. Never sit on a Hurricane when it is in freewheel mode. Never put a Hurricane in freewheel mode on any incline.
I V. Y O U R H U R R I C A N E Fuses The fuses help protect your Hurricanes lighting, control console assembly, and charging systems from receiving an overload of electrical current. The fuses used in the Hurricane are the same type automobiles use. See figure 8. If a fuse must be replaced (see figure 9), use only the specified amp fuse. See XI. Care and Maintenance. FIGURE 8. WORKING FUSE FIGURE 9.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your Hurricane uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an onboard 3-amp charging system designed for ease of use and convenience. n Charge your Hurricanes batteries prior to using it for the first time. n Keep your batteries fully charged to keep your Hurricane running trouble-free. Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely: 1. Position your Scooter close to a standard wall outlet. 2.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES AND CHARGING - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? When your Hurricanes battery voltage is low, the charger works harder sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the batteries approach full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical current. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent from the charger is at nearly zero amperage.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely will you have ideal driving conditionssmooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. You will often face hills, footpath cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind. All of these driving conditions affect the distance or running time per battery charge. Below are a few suggestions for obtaining the maximum range per battery charge.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Hurricanes specific electrical demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial performance. Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time needed to recharge the battery.
V I . O P E R AT I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR HURRICANE n Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. Batteries and Charging. n Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position. Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Hurricane. GETTING ON YOUR HURRICANE 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. WARNING! Never attempt to board or exit your Hurricane without first removing the key from the key switch.
V I . O P E R AT I O N WHETHER YOU ARE DRIVING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE n Pull on the left handgrip to steer your Hurricane to the left. n Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Hurricane to the right. n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. n Release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. n The electric brake automatically engages when your Hurricane comes to a stop.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS WARNING! Remove the key before adjusting the tiller or the seat. Never attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the Hurricane is in motion. TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Your Hurricane is equipped with an ergonomically enhanced pivoting tiller that keeps the console controls at your fingertips regardless of the tiller angle. 1. Pull up on the tiller adjustment lever. See figure 13. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Release the tiller adjustment lever.
VII. COMFORT ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The Hurricane armrest width can be adjusted inward or outward. 1. Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame. See figure 15 and 16. 2. Slide the armrest uprights in or out to the desired width. 3. Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs. NOTE: The armrests also pivot upward to make getting on and off of you Hurricane easier.
VII. COMFORT SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT The seatback may be positioned to four different angles: 90°, 100°, 102° and 105°. See figure 16A. To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Loosen and remove the adjustment screw from the seatback hinge on both sides of the seat. 2. Reposition the seatback to the desired angle. 3. Align the adjustment holes from the upper and lower hinge, so the adjustment screw can easily pass through. 4. Reinsert both adjustment screws and tighten.
V I I I . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Hurricane. Always disassemble or assemble your Hurricane on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your scooter. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Hurricane take up more floor space than the assembled scooter.
VIII. D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY 8. Lift both batteries off of the Hurricane. See figure 22. FIGURE 22. BATTERY REMOVAL 9. Push the locking cam levers forward and remove the ball detent pins. See figures 23 and 24. UNLOCKED POSITION FIGURE 23. LOCKING CAM LEVERS FIGURE 24. BALL DETENT PINS 10. Remove the docking device ball detent pin. See figure 25. 11. Gently slide the two sections of the Hurricane apart. See figure 26. BALL DETENT PIN FIGURE 25.
VIII. D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY 12. Grab the handle grip on the tiller, pull upward on the tiller adjustment lever, and gently lower the tiller down to the center of the Hurricane chassis until it is fully lowered. NOTE: There is no need to disconnect the motor harness when disassembling the Hurricane. See figure 27. FIGURE 27. MOTOR HARNESS ASSEMBLY NOTE: Raise the tiller before starting to assemble the Hurricane. 1. Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position. 2.
I X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorised Pride provider.
X . B A S I C T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge.
X . B A S I C T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? See IV. Your Hurricane. n Charge the Hurricanes batteries more frequently. See V. Batteries and Charging. n If the problem continues, have both of your Hurricanes batteries load tested by your authorised Pride provider. n You may also perform the load test yourself. Battery load testers are available at most automotive parts stores. n Follow the directions supplied with the load tester. n See V.
X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your Hurricane requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorised Pride provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TYRE PRESSURE n For optimum Hurricane performance, we recommend that the tyre pressure be maintained at 30-35 psi.
X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E STORAGE See V. Batteries and Charging. REAR LIGHTS The light bulbs for the rear running lights and turn indicators are easily replaceable. NOTE: Replacement light bulbs can be purchased from your authorised Pride provider. n n n n Remove the light cover which is held in place with three (3) Phillips head screws. Gently remove the bulb by pulling it straight up. See figure 7. Insert a new 24V, 5-watt bulb. Replace the light cover.
X I I . W A R R A N T Y TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. Drive train, including: differential, motor, and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Pride Scooter is fully guaranteed for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase against faults arising due to defects in manufacture or materials. This warranty does not detract from, but is in addition to your legal rights.
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