Owner’s Manual 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! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation that can cause personal injury, equipment and/or property damage. MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 5 III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 16 IV. YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER .............................................
I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY Welcome to Pride Mobility Products 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 Travel 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. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. EMI-RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
II. SAFETY Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries. 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. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure to heed could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Prevent personal injury and equipment damage.
II. SAFETY GENERAL MANDATORY! Do not operate your new Travel Scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your Travel 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 Travel Scooter user.
II. SAFETY PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your Travel Scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your Travel Scooter operates smoothly and safely. Perform the following inspections prior to using your Travel Scooter: ! Check for proper tyre inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tyres). ! Check the brakes (freewheel lever in drive mode). ! Check battery charge.
II. SAFETY WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the Travel Scooter in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it. WARNING! Even though your Travel Scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause instability in your Travel Scooter, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your Travel Scooter.
II. Figure 2. Normal Driving Position SAFETY Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving Position CORNERING INFORMATION Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping.
II. SAFETY PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING! You should not operate your Travel Scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Travel Scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution. STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, KERBS, ETC.) WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches, stairs, etc.).
II. SAFETY FREEWHEEL MODE Your Travel Scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pushed forward, allows the Travel Scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your Travel Scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see IV. “Your Travel Scooter.” WARNING! When your Travel 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.
II. SAFETY LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS If you will be traveling with your Travel Scooter, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product. WARNING! Never sit on your Travel Scooter when it is being used in connection with any type of lift/elevation product.
II. SAFETY GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER Getting onto and off of your Travel Scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips when getting onto and off of your Travel Scooter: ! Remove the key from the key switch. ! Ensure that your Travel Scooter is not in freewheel mode. See IV. “Your Travel Scooter.” ! Make certain that the seat is locked into place.
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. SPECIFICATIONS 74 cm - 79 cm (29.125" - 31.125") 30.5 cm - 35.5 cm (12"-14") 3.8 cm (1.5") 96.5 cm (38") 38 cm (15") 42 cm (16.5") 81.28 cm (32") Turning Radius 48.26 cm (19") Figure 4. Dimensions 5 cm (2") 19 cm (7.5") Figure 4A. Front And Rear Tyre Dimensions 16 www.pridemobility.
III. SPECIFICATIONS Model Number Maximum Safe Slope Maximum Climbing Ability Maximum Obstacle Climbing Ability Overall Length2 Overall Width2 Heaviest Piece Without Seat Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Turning Radius2 Speed (Maximum) Range Per Charge1 Ground Clearance2 Weight Capacity Standard Seating Drive System Dual Braking System Tyres Battery Requirements Battery Weight Battery Charger 1 2 SCUK31 See figure 1. See figure 1. 5 cm (2 in.) 96.5 cm (38 in.) 48.26 cm (19 in.) 30.6 kg (67.5 lbs.
I V. YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER TILLER CONSOLE COMPONENTS The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your Travel Scooter, including the key switch, throttle control lever, horn button, speed adjustment dial and the battery condition meter. See figure 5. 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 Travel Scooter until the tiller console has dried thoroughly.
I V. YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER Battery Condition Meter When the key is fully inserted into the key switch, this meter indicates approximate battery strength. For further information on the battery condition meter, see V. “Batteries and Charging.” Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your Travel Scooter’s top speed. ! The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting. ! The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting.
I V. YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER Tiller Lock Knob The tiller lock knob allows the tiller to be locked in the straight ahead position. Locking the tiller is helpful when transporting the Travel Scooter because it will stabilise the front wheel, keeping the Travel Scooter from moving from side to side. WARNING! Before getting onto your Travel Scooter, always check that the tiller lock knob is in the unlocked position. See figure 7A.
I V. YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER To adjust the width of the armrests: 1. Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs located at the rear of the seat. 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. 3. Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs as required. NOTE: The armrests can also pivot upwards to aid in getting onto and off of the Travel Scooter.
I V. YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your Travel Scooter. They are bolted to the frame at the rear of your Travel Scooter. PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your Travel Scooter in any way that is not authorised by Pride.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your Travel Scooter is equipped with two sealed, maintenance free, 12 AH batteries. Fully charge the batteries prior to using your Travel Scooter for the first time. Keeping the batteries fully charged will keep your Travel Scooter running smoothly. READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE The battery condition meter on the tiller console uses a colour code to indicate the approximate strength of your batteries.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the Travel Scooter while the batteries are charging. WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! If your off-board battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions.
V. BATTERIES Battery Removal 1. Remove key from key switch. 2. Remove the seat by pulling it straight up and off of the Travel Scooter. 3. Remove the detent pin and upper seat post. See figure 14. 4. Position the Travel Scooter in a way that allows access to the underside of the Travel Scooter and remove the four (4) screws that secure the plastic shroud to the frame. See figure 15. 5. Return the Travel Scooter to an upright position. 6. Remove the shroud and set it out of the way. 7.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How does the charger work? When your Travel Scooter’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the voltage approaches full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical current to the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent by the charger is at nearly zero amperage.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. 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), or in other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down their charge and then accept a relatively quick recharge.
VI. OPERATION BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER ! Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. “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 Travel Scooter. ! Is the tiller lock knob in the unlocked position? See figures 7 and 7A.
VI. ! ! ! ! OPERATION Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Travel Scooter to the right. Move the tiller to the centre position to drive straight ahead. Release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. The electromechanical disc park brake automatically engages when your Travel Scooter comes to a stop. NOTE: Your Travel Scooter’s reverse speed is slower than that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. GETTING OFF OF YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER 1.
V I I . 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 Travel Scooter. Always disassemble or assemble your Travel Scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of a Travel Scooter take up more floor space than the assembled Travel Scooter. You can disassemble the Travel Scooter into two pieces: the seat and the main frame. See figure 17.
VIII. 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 Travel Scooter are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily.
VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING BEEP CODE POSSIBLE CONDITIONS SOLUTION 3,3 1. Low battery voltage. Charge batteries. 2. KSI and throttle turned on at same Restart the Travel Scooter with out time. 3,4 touching the throttle control lever. 1. Electromagnetic brake driver open. Contact your authorised Pride Dealer. 2. Electromagnetic brake coil shorted. 3,5 1. Improper sequence of throttle and KSI, or throttle and inhibit inputs. Turn key to the off position, then back to the on position. 2.
VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if all the systems on my Travel Scooter seem to be “dead”? ! Make certain that the key is in the “on” position. ! Check that the batteries are fully charged. See V. “Batteries and Charging.” ! Push in the main circuit breaker reset button. See IV. “Your Travel Scooter.” ! Be sure the power down timer feature has not been activated. See below. ! If having changed a battery recently, ensure all the battery connections secure.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Travel 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 authorised Pride Dealer. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TYRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR ! Regularly inspect your Travel Scooter’s tyres for signs of wear.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY These items are all prelubricated, sealed and require no subsequent lubrication. CONSOLE, CHARGER AND ELECTRONICS ! Keep these areas free of moisture. ! If any of these items do become exposed to moisture, let them dry thoroughly before operating your Travel Scooter again. STORAGE If you plan on not using your Travel Scooter for an extended period of time, it is best to: ! Fully charge its batteries prior to storage.
X. 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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