PATHRIDER 130 XL Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorised Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. 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.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................4 II. SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................5 III. YOUR SCOOTER .....................................................................................................................20 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ................................................
I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (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. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Explosive conditions exist! Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight.
II. SAFETY Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode. Locked and in drive mode. Wear safety goggles. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Do not raise or lower the power seat while the scooter is in motion. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Pathrider 130 XL www.pridemobility.
II. SAFETY 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. Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
II. SAFETY Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tyres. Battery charger for indoor use only. Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorised Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Contains Lead. Pathrider 130 XL www.pridemobility.
II. SAFETY GENERAL 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. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tyre 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. If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Provider for assistance.
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 centre 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 "roll back" approximately 30.48 cm (1 foot) before the brake engages.
II. SAFETY HANDBRAKE LEVER The handbrake lever contains hydraulic fluid. When the lever is depressed, the fluid is pushed through the brake line to engage the brake pads against the brake discs. The handbrake lever is a completely sealed unit, meaning that the hydraulic fluid should not leak; however, there are certain safety measures that should be taken if the handbrake lever becomes cracked or damaged. Do not touch spilled material unless wearing protective equipment, such as safety goggles and gloves.
II. SAFETY STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, KERBS, ETC.) WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches, stairs, etc.). WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is inordinately high. WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or other obstacle. This may cause the scooter to tip.
II. SAFETY FREEWHEEL MODE Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when engaged, allows the scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see III. “Your Scooter.” WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged. Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface. Ensure the key is removed from the key switch. Stand to the side of the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode.
II. SAFETY LIFT SYSTEMS/ELEVATION PRODUCTS If you will be transporting your scooter during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-mounted lift system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the warnings, instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/ elevation product before using that product. WARNING! Not all lift systems/elevation products are rated for use with an occupied mobility device.
II. SAFETY MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your scooter while traveling in a motor vehicle. The scooter should be stowed in the boot of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries removed and properly secured. In addition, all removable scooter parts, including the armrests, seat, and shroud should be removed and/or properly secured during motor vehicle transport.
II. SAFETY POSITIONING BELTS Your authorised 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. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter.
II. SAFETY ELECTROMAGNETIC AND RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles.
III. YOUR SCOOTER TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all of the controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, key switch, hi-low switch, battery condition meter, horn buttons, turn indicator buttons, handbrake lever, tiller adjustment lever, and the throttle control lever. See figure 4. PROHIBITED! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture.
III. YOUR SCOOTER Status LED The status LED alerts you to electrical problems that may occur with the scooter. The LED remains constantly lit while your scooter is on. If your scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See VIII. “Basic Troubleshooting” for flash codes. Horn Buttons These buttons activate a warning horn. Your 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.
III. YOUR SCOOTER Hi-Low Switch This switch toggles the scooter’s speed between HI and LOW. Toggle the switch forward (HI) and your scooter’s maximum speed is 12 km/h (7.45 mph). Toggle the switch rearward (LOW) and your scooter’s maximum speed is 6 km/h (3.72 mph). Handbrake Lever This lever provides you with emergency stopping power. When in motion, release the throttle control lever and gently squeeze the handbrake lever to come to a stop.
III. YOUR SCOOTER REAR SECTION The batteries, anti-tip wheels, motor/transaxle assembly, main circuit breaker (reset button), and the manual freewheel lever are located on the rear section of your scooter. See figure 8. BATTERY (UNDER SHROUD) BATTERY (UNDER SHROUD) MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (RESET BUTTON) MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ANTI-TIP WHEELS Figure 8. Rear Section Batteries The batteries store electrical energy that powers your scooter. See IV.
III. YOUR SCOOTER WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged. Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface. Ensure the key is removed from the key switch. Stand to the side of the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a scooter to do this. After you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING 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 off-board 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.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Follow these steps to charge the batteries safely. 1. Position the front of your scooter close to a standard electrical outlet. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3. Make sure that the manual freewheel lever is in the drive position. 4. Plug the 3-pin charger power lead into the offboard charger port. See figures 6 and 11. 5. Extend the charger power lead and plug it into the electrical outlet. We recommend that you charge the batteries for 8 to 14 hours. 6.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How often must I charge the batteries? Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your scooter’s batteries: All day scooter use on a daily basis. Infrequent or sporadic scooter use. With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your scooter’s batteries. We designed the off-board charger so that it will not overcharge your scooter’s batteries.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING How do I change a battery in my scooter? MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling. WARNING! Always use two batteries of the exact same type, chemistry, and amphour (Ah) capacity. Refer to the specifications table in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities.
IV. 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.
V. OPERATION BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER Have you fully charged the batteries? See IV. “Batteries and Charging.” Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed forward 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.
V. OPERATION Move the tiller to the centre position to drive straight ahead. To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. The electronic brakes will automatically engage, bringing your scooter to a stop. NOTE: Your scooter’s 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. Power down your scooter and remove the key from the key switch. 3.
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER 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. Squeeze the tiller adjustment lever. See figure 14. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Release the tiller adjustment lever.
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT ROTATION ADJUSTMENT The seat rotation lever will secure the seat into several positions. 1. Push forward on the seat rotation lever to disengage the seat. See figure 17. 2. Rotate the seat to the desired position. 3. Release the lever to secure the seat into place. FRONT-TO-BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT You can reposition the seat forward or rearward to adjust the distance between the seat and the tiller. 1. Move the seat sliding lever located at the lower left side of the seat outward.
VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the scooter into several pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the battery shroud (if equipped), the basket, and the batteries. See figure 19. No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooter, but keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the scooter take up more floor space than the assembled unit.
VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY Frame Separation 1. Arrange the front wheel(s) in a straight forward-facing position. 2. Lower the tiller. FRAME RELEASE LEVER NOTE: The pivoting tiller is equipped with a mechanism that will lock the front wheels in place when the tiller is completely lowered and secured. 3. Grasp and lift up on the frame release lever. See figure 21. 4. Lift the front section up until the frame hooks of the front section separate from the rear section. See figure 22. 5.
VIII. 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 FAULT CODES The diagnostic fault codes for your scooter are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily.
VIII. 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 rearward on the manual freewheel lever, turn the scooter off, and then turn the scooter on to return to normal scooter operation.
IX. 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 Provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TYRE PRESSURE If equipped with pneumatic tyres, always maintain the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tyre.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING AND DISINFECTION Use a damp cloth and mild, non-abrasive cleanser to clean the plastic and metal parts of your scooter. Avoid using products that may scratch the surface of your scooter. If necessary, clean your product with an approved disinfectant. Make sure the disinfectant is safe for use on your product before application. WARNING! Follow all safety instructions for the proper use of the disinfectant and/or cleaning agent before applying it to your product.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE FUSE REPLACEMENT To replace a fuse: 1. Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot. 2. Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown. See figures 25 and 25A. 3. Insert a new fuse of the same rating. WARNING! The replacement fuse must exactly match the rating of the fuse being replaced. Failure to use properly rated fuses may cause damage to the electrical system. Figure 25. Working Fuse Figure 25A.
X. WARRANTY TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. Drivetrain, 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.
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS 1 2 3 4 Model Number SC713 Obstacle Climbing Ability 5 cm (2 in.) Overall Length2 136 cm (53.54 in.) Overall Width2 63.65 cm (25 in.) Total Weight Without Batteries2 65.28 kg (143 lbs.) Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Rear section: 34 kg (74.95 lbs.) Turning Radius2 170 cm (67 in.) Speed (Maximum)1 12 km/h (7.45 mph) Range Per Charge1,4 Up to 34 km (21.13 miles) Ground Clearance2 9.69 cm (3.81 in.) Weight Capacity 181.43 kg (400 lbs.
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS 43 cm (17 in. ) 106.5 cm (42 in.) 47 cm (18.5 in.) 9.69 cm (3.81 in.) 49.53 cm (19.5 in.) 136 cm (53.54 in.) 44.45 cm (17.5 in.) Turning Radius 170 cm (67 in.) 63.65 cm (25 in.) Figure 26. Dimensions Pathrider 130 XL www.pridemobility.
PATHRIDER 130 XL Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
