Owner’s Manual The Ultimate In Style & Performance® Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 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! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation that can cause personal injury, equipment and/or property damage. (Black symbol on yellow triangle with black border). MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 5 III. EMI/RFI ........................................................................................................................................ 16 IV. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................
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 owners manual. Maximum seating weight. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Locked and in drive mode.
II. SAFETY Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Explosive conditions. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. 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.
II. SAFETY GENERAL MANDATORY! 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. Pride recommends 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 (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 dial 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. NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward, the powered scooter may "rollback" approximately 1 foot before the brake engages.
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 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 ELEVATORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). n If you are in the doorway of an elevator 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. n Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or scooter accessories do not become caught in elevator 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 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 14" 31" - 32" 15" - 16" 1.75" 18" 37" 16" 17"- 22" 34" Turning Radius 21" Figure 4. Sonic Dimensions 2.5" REAR TIRE 2" FRONT TIRE 7.5" Figure 5. Sonic Tire Dimensions 18 www.pridemobility.
I V. Model Number Colors Overall Length Overall Width Total Weight Without Batteries Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Turning Radius Speed (maximum) Range Per Charge* Ground Clearance Weight Capacity Standard Seating Drive System Dual Braking System Tires Battery Requirements Battery Charger SPECIFICATIONS SC52 Red, Blue 37 in. 21 in. 97.5 lbs. 35 lbs. 34 in. Variable up to 4.25 mph (With 12 AH batteries) Up to 10 miles 1.75 in. 300 lbs. Type: Foldable molded plastic Dimensions: 18 in. width 16 in.
V. Y O U R S C O O T E R TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, key switch, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, and horn button. See figure 6. WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture. In the event that the tiller console does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your scooter until the tiller console has dried thoroughly.
V. Y O U R S C O O T E R Horn Buttons These buttons activate 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. Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries. Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your scooters top speed. n The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting.
V. Y O U R S C O O T E R Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your scooter. Do not, under any circumstances, remove the anti-tip wheels from your scooter. WARNING! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorized by Pride.
V I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G 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 off-board battery charging system. n Fully charge your scooters batteries prior to using it for the first time. n Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running smoothly.
V I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G CHARGING THE BATTERIES OFF THE SCOOTER If you prefer to leave your scooter inside a vehicle or in a place where an electrical outlet is not available, you can remove the battery pack from the scooter and charge the batteries using the optional Y-harness. 1. Remove battery pack. See IX. Disassembly and Assembly. 2. Place the battery pack near an electrical outlet. 3. Connect the Y-harness to the battery harnesses that extend from the battery pack. See figure 11.
V I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? When your scooters 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 I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 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. 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 I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERY REPLACEMENT WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Battery Removal 1. Remove the battery compartment lid. See figure 12. 2. Disconnect the battery harnesses. See figure 13. 3. Remove the battery pack from the scooter. See figure 14. 4. Unzip the battery pack and remove the battery or batteries. 5.
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 position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in freewheel mode unless you are manually pushing your scooter. n Is the tiller lock knob in the unlocked position? See IX. Disassembly and Assembly. GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
VII. OPERATION 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 electromechanical disc park brake automatically engages when your scooter comes to a stop. NOTE: Your scooters reverse speed is slower than that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 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. Your scooter is equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller. 1. Turn the tiller adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the tiller. See figure 16. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Turn the tiller adjustment knob clockwise to secure the tiller in position.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The armrest width can be adjusted inward or outward. See figure 17A. 1. Remove the detent pins located near the adjustment knobs. 2. Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame. 3. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. 4. Reinsert the detent pins through the adjustment holes of both the seat frame and armrest frame. 5. Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs as required.
I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY DISASSEMBLY 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. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of a scooter take up more floor space than when assembled. REAR SECTION You can disassemble your scooter into four pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, and the battery pack. See figure 18.
I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY Toggle Latch Release 1. Push in the toggle latch release button while pulling back the toggle latch. See figure 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 and fully tighten the tiller adjustment knob. TOGGLE LATCH BUCKLE TOGGLE LATCH TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON Figure 21. Toggle Latch (Latched) Figure 22. Toggle Latch (Unlatched) Frame Separation 1.
I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY ASSEMBLY 1. Position the front and rear sections of your scooter as shown in figure 25. 2. Use the tiller handle to lift the front section as you align the lower slots of the front section with the corresponding pegs on the front of the rear section. See figure 24. 3. Holding the seat post, slowly pivot the rear section forward until the curved locking brackets are fully connected onto the top rear pegs. See figure 23. 4.
X. BASIC 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. DIAGNOSTIC BEEP CODES The diagnostic beep codes for your scooter are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily.
X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press the throttle control lever? n Fully charge your scooters batteries. See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Have your authorized Pride Provider load test each battery. What if the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly? n Charge the scooters batteries more frequently. See VI. Batteries and Charging.
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 with your authorized Pride Provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TIRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR n Regularly inspect your scooters tires for signs of wear. n Use a rubber conditioner on your scooters tire sidewalls to help to preserve them.
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