Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owners manual before operating your scooter. The Ultimate In Style & Performance® Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.
SAFETY GUIDELINES 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 setup, 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 ............................................................................................................................ 15 IV. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................
I. INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (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.
I. INTRODUCTION Pride Owners Club As a Pride product owner, 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 GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners 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 PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. It is recommended that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter 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 scooter: n Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain 30-35 psi in each tire (if equipped with pneumatic tires). n Check all electrical connections.
II. SAFETY When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter 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 to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only. If your scooter 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.
II. SAFETY When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 2A. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability. Figure 2. Normal Driving Position Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving Position CORNERING INFORMATION Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping.
II. SAFETY OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your scooter 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. 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 WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your scooter in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or adversely affect the performance and safety of your scooter. WARNING! Do not operate or store your scooter where it may be exposed to inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, mist, and below freezing temperatures (such as storage on an outside car/van lift).
II. SAFETY STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your scooter. 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 scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open.
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 POSITIONING BELTS Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your scooter, make sure it is fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the scooter.
III. EMI/RFI EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
III. EMI/RFI Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of electric mobility vehicle differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. Every mobility vehicle has a particular level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/ m). A higher resistance level offers greater protection against EMI/RFI.
I V. SPECIFICATIONS 27" - 31" 20.5" 43.5" - 45.5" 16.5" - 18.5" 5" 18" 55" 18" 69" 24" Turning Radius 27" Figure 4. Victory XL-4 Dimensions 4" 13" Figure 4A. Victory XL-4 Tire Dimensions Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 www.pridemobility.
I V. Model Number Available Colors Overall Length Overall Width Total Weight Without Batteries Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Turning Radius Maximum Speed Range Per Charge* Ground Clearance Weight Capacity Standard Seating SPECIFICATIONS SC2700 Candy Apple Red, Viper Blue, Onyx Black 55 in. 27 in. 217 lbs. Rear section: 87.5 lbs. 69 in. Variable up to 5.8 mph Up 30 miles with 55 AH batteries 5 in. 400 lbs.
V. Y O U R V I C T O RY X L - 4 Your scooter is an indoor/outdoor, motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility. For easy transportation or storage, you can disassemble your scooter into seven components. See figure 5. SEAT FRONT SECTION REAR SECTION FRONT BASKET REAR SHROUD Figure 5. Victory XL-4 Components BATTERIES CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY The control console assembly located on the front section houses all of the controls you need to operate your scooter. See figure 6.
V. Y O U R V I C T O RY X L - 4 Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your maximum speed. n The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed. n The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. Key Switch This switch enables you to power up (turn on) and power down (turn off) your scooter. n Fully insert the key into the key switch and turn the key clockwise to power up your scooter.
V. Y O U R V I C T O RY X L - 4 Handbrake Lever (Optional) Your scooter may be equipped with a handbrake lever, located on the tiller handle. This lever provides you with additional stopping power. See figure 7. n Release the throttle control lever and gently squeeze the handbrake lever to come to a stop. NOTE: If you do not release the throttle control lever before using the handbrake, your scooter may not come to a complete stop.
V. Y O U R V I C T O RY X L - 4 REAR SHROUD The rear shroud is a removable plastic piece that protects the rear section and its subcomponents. In order to remove the rear shroud, you must first remove the seat from your scooter and then lift the rear shroud gently until it disengages from the reusable fasteners holding it in place. Finally, disconnect the rear light harnesses to fully remove the rear shroud.
V. Y O U R V I C T O RY X L - 4 Electronic Controller Module This module is located behind the batteries and at the forward left corner of the rear section. The electronic controller module receives electrical signals from the console controls and sends power to the motor, the brakes, and the lighting system. . Motor/Transaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly is the geared transmission and differential.
V. Y O U R V I C T O RY X L - 4 Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) When the voltage in the batteries becomes low or your scooter is heavily strained because of excessive loads, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect the motor and electronics from damage. When the breaker trips, the entire electrical system shuts down. n The main circuit breaker reset button is located next to the ammeter. See figure 9. n The reset button pops out when the breaker trips.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an onboard charging system. n Charge your scooters batteries prior to using it for the first time. n Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothly. n Use only the onboard battery charger supplied with your scooter.
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERY REPLACEMENT To change a battery in your scooter: WARNING! Batter y posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. REAR LIGHTING HARNESSES 1. Power down your scooter and remove the key. 2. Remove the seat. 3. Gently lift the rear shroud off of your scooter high enough to be able to disconnect the rear Figure 12. Disconnect Lighting Harnesses lighting harnesses. See figure 12. 4. Disconnect the battery tie-down strap.
V I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How often must I charge the batteries? Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge the batteries: n All day scooter use on a daily basis. n Infrequent scooter use. With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge the batteries.
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V I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G What about public transportation? If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation Provider in advance to determine their specific requirements. How should I store my scooter and its batteries? See XI Care and Maintenance. Charger Fuse The 15-amp fuse located on the cable for the battery charger is to protect the electronic controller module if there is a problem with the charging circuit. See figure 13. See XI.
VII. OPERATION BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up 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 board or exit your scooter without first removing the key from the key switch.
VII. OPERATION GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3. Push forward on 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 boarding your scooter next time.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 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. TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Your tiller is equipped with a tiller adjustment lever, which allows you to lock the tiller in place. See figure 14. To adjust the tiller angle: 1. Turn the tiller adjustment lever counterclockwise until it is loose.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT To reposition the seat to one of three different heights: 1. Remove the seat from your scooter. Push and hold the seat lock lever forward to unlock the seat, then rotate the seat and lift it off of the scooter. 2. Remove the rear shroud. 3. Use two 17-mm wrenches to loosen and remove the hex head bolt and nut. See figure 15. 4. Raise or lower the upper seat post to the desired seat height. 5.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST ADJUSTMENT There is an armrest adjustment dial on the underside of each armrest. To adjust the armrest angle upward or downward while seated in your scooter: n Turn the armrest adjustment dial to the left to lower the armrest angle or to the right to raise the armrest angle. NOTE: The armrests also pivot upward to make getting on and off of your scooter easier.
VIII. 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. See figure 18. WARNING! The power seat is intended for operation only while your scooter is stationary and on a level surface. Its purpose is to aid you in reaching objects.
I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY The Victory XL-4 requires no tools for disassembly. Always disassemble or assemble your scooter 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 scooter will take up more floor space than the assembled scooter. DISASSEMBLY WARNING! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury.
I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY CAUTION! Failing to unplug both battery harnesses and the front-to-rear harness prior to further disassembly could result in permanent damage to your scooter. 9. Pull the frame lock lever all the way back. See figure 22. 10. While holding the lever back, lift up on the frame handle and push back on the seat post. The frame halves will separate. See figure 23. FRAME HANDLE FRAME LOCK LEVER LOCKING PIN CURVED BRACKET MOUNTING PEG Figure 22.
X. TROUBLESHOOTING Any electromechanical device requires occasional troubleshooting. However, most problems that 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. PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS All of my scooter systems appear to be dead. One of the following actions may eliminate the problem.
XI. 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 authorized Pride Provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TIRE PRESSURE n If equipped with pneumatic tires, always maintain a proper 30-35 psi tire pressure.
XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE .Console, Charger, and Electronic Controller Module n Keep these areas away from moisture. n Before operating your scooter, allow any of these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture. FUSES In the event a fuse should blow (cease to work): 1. Remove the fuse by pulling it straight out of its slot. 2. Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown. See figures 8 and 8A. 3. Insert a new fuse of the proper rating.
XII. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorized Pride Provider. Single Cane/Crutch Holder Oxygen Tank Holder Safety Flag Victory XL-4 /RevC/June03 Dual Cane/Crutch Holder Walker Holder Rear Basket Forearm Crutch Holder Cup Holder Double Crutch Holder www.pridemobility.
XIII. WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Three years on all structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Three-year prorata drive train warranty; including transaxle, motor, and brake. n First year: 100% replacement of parts cost n Second year: 67% replacement of parts cost n Third year: 50% replacement of parts cost THREE-YEAR WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS Transaxle: In cases where there is an increase in the operational noise level, the warranty does not apply.
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