Owner’s Manual The Ultimate In Style & Performance® Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA www.pridemobility.
SAFETY GUIDELINES The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the scooter to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border). MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 5 III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 16 IV. YOUR SCOOTER ....................................................
I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state of the art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Understanding how to safely operate and care for this product should bring you years of trouble free operations and service.
II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Maximum seating weight. Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
II. SAFETY Do not raise or lower the power seat while the scooter is in motion. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access.
II. SAFETY SAFETY MANDATORY! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your scooter 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 scooter user.
II. SAFETY Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter: ! Check for proper tyre inflation if equipped with pneumatic tyres. ! Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded. ! Check all harness connections. Make sure they are secured properly. ! Check the brakes. ! Check battery charge. Weight Limitations Your scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Refer to the specifications table for information.
II. SAFETY WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your scooter straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. WARNING! Do not drive your scooter across the side of an incline or diagonally up or down an incline; do not stop, if possible, while driving up or down an incline.
II. SAFETY 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 scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability. NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward, the scooter may “rollback” approximately 30.5 cm (1 foot) before the brake engages.
II. SAFETY Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognises that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your scooter safely on lawns and in park areas.
II. SAFETY Inclement Weather Precautions Exposure of your scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your scooter proceed to shelter at the earliest oppurtunity. Thoroughly dry your scooter before storing, charging, or operating your scooter.
II. SAFETY Lifts Modern lifts have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). ! If you are in the doorway of a lift when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the scooter and the door will reopen. ! Use care that handbags, packages, or scooter accessories do not become caught in lift doors.
II. SAFETY 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 scooter. Although your scooter 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.
II. SAFETY Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations. WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations.
III. SPECIFICATIONS 38 cm (15") 104 cm - 113 cm (41"-44.5") 42 cm - 49.5 cm (16.5"-19.5") 10 cm (4") REV ERS FO E RW AR D 45 cm (18") 132 cm (52") 45 cm (18") 45 cm-58.5cm (18"-23") 165 cm (65") TURNING RADIUS 61 cm (24") Figure 6. Legend Classic XL-8 Dimensions 10 cm (4") 33 cm (13") Figure 7. Tyre Dimensions (Front And Rear) 16 www.pridemobility.
III. SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Class of Use Maximum Safe Slope Maximum Climbing Ability Maximum Obstacle Climbing Ability Colours Overall Length Overall Width Total Weight Total Weight Without Batteries Battery Weight (NF-22) Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Turning Radius Speed (Maximum) Range Per Charge Ground Clearance Weight Capacity Standard Seating Drive System Dual Braking System Tyres Battery Requirements Battery Charger SCUK3450 C See figure 1. See figure 1. 5 cm (2 in.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all of the controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, lights switch, hazard lights switch, turn indicator buttons, status LED, and horn buttons. See figure 8. WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER Horn Button This button activates a warning horn. The scooter must be powered up for the horn to be operational. Do not hesitate to use the warning horn when doing so may prevent accident or injury. Hi-Low Switch (Class 3 Only) ! Toggle the switch forward for a maximum speed of 13 km/h (8 mph). ! Toggle the switch rearward for a maximum speed of 6.5 km/h (4 mph). Status LED The status LED alerts you to electrical problems that may occur with the scooter.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER Tiller Console Fuses These fuses help protect your scooter’s front lighting, turn indicators, and key switch console systems from receiving an overload of electrical current. The fuses used in your scooter are the same type used in automobiles. See figure 9. See X. “Care and Maintenance” for fuse replacement.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. ! Remove the key from the key switch. ! Push forward on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system. ! You may now push your scooter. ! Pull back on the manual freewheel lever to reengage the drive and the brake systems and take your scooter out of freewheel mode.
V. BAT T E R I E S A N D C H A RG I N G Your scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an offboard charging system. ! Charge your scooter’s batteries prior to using it for the first time. ! Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothly. READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using a colour code.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? When your scooter’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the batteries approach a 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. 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 will you have ideal driving conditions—smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. Often, you will face hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which 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 Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries (nicads), and other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge. We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your scooter’s specific electrical demands.
VI. OPERATION BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER ! Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. “Batteries and Charging.” ! Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in the freewheel position unless you are manually pushing your scooter. GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. WARNING! Never attempt to get onto or off of your scooter without first removing the key from the key switch.
VI. OPERATION GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3. Disengage the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your scooter. 4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position. 5. Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the side of your scooter. 6. You can leave the seat facing to the side to facilitate getting onto your scooter next time.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS After becoming familiar with your scooter’s operation, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort. WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller or the seat. Never attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the scooter is in motion. NOTE: Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the disassembly or adjustment of the scooter must be replaced with a new nut.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Seatback Adjustment WARNING! Do not operate your scooter with the seatback in a reclined position. WARNING! Always keep your back pressed fir ml y against the seatback while adjusting the angle. To adjust the reclining seat: 1. With your back pressed up against the seatback, lift up on the seatback adjustment lever and lean forward or rearward to adjust the seatback angle. See figure 15. 2. Release the seatback adjustment lever once the seat is in a comfortable riding position.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Power Seat (Optional) Your scooter may be equipped with a power seat. The power seat actuator is designed to raise or lower the seat automatically with minimal effort on the part of the operator. To operate the power seat: 1. Ensure your scooter is level and stationary. 2. Toggle “on” the power seat switch that is located on the tiller console. 3. To raise the power seat, place your hands on the handgrips and use your thumb to push the right side of the throttle control lever. 4.
V I I I . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the scooter into seven pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the rear shroud, the basket, and the batteries. See figure 18. No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooter. Always disassemble or assemble your scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around—about 1.5 meters (five feet) in all directions.
V I I I . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY To release the toggle latch: 1. Push in the toggle latch release button while pulling back the toggle latch. See figures 20 and 21. 2. Position the toggle latch buckle over the top of the toggle latch. See figure 22. 3. Lower the tiller to the scooter floorboard. TOGGLE LATCH BUCKLE TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON TOGGLE LATCH Figure 20. Toggle Latch (Latched) Figure 22. Buckle Secured Figure 21. Toggle Latch (Unlatched) To separate the frames: 1.
IX. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 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. DIAGNOSTIC FLASH CODES The diagnostic flash codes for your scooter are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily.
IX. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if my scooter does not move when I engage the throttle control lever? ! When the manual freewheel lever is pushed forward, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/ transaxle assembly is cut. ! Push rearwards on the manual freewheel lever, turn the scooter off, and then turn the scooter on to return to normal scooter operation. What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? ! Charge the scooter’s batteries more frequently. See V. “Batteries and Charging.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your scooter 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 Dealer. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TYRE PRESSURE ! If equipped with pneumatic tyres, always maintain a proper tyre pressure. WARNING! It is important that 2-2.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE MOTOR BRUSHES The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle/assembly. They should be inspected periodically for wear by your authorised Pride Dealer. CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND REAR ELECTRONICS Keep these areas free of moisture, and allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your scooter again. FUSE REPLACEMENT In the event a fuse should cease to work: ! Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot.
XI. WARRANTY LIFETIME WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post and frame welds. TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Drivetrain, including: transaxle, motor and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY All electrical parts, including controllers and battery chargers, are covered for one year under warranty. Any attempt to open or dismantle these parts will lead to this warranty being void. BATTERIES Batteries are covered by a twelve-month warranty from the original manufacturer.
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