Owner’s Manual The Ultimate In Style & Performance® Castricummer Werf 26 1901 RW Castricum The Netherlands 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. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 16 IV. YOUR SCOOTER ....................................................
I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state-ofthe-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. 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. 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 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 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. Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter: Check for proper tire inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tires). 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.
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 30,5 cm 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 or tarmac. 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 opportunity. 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). 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. Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or scooter accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
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 trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries removed and properly secured. WARNING! Although your scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designed to provide proper restraint during motor vehicle transport.
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. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 3-wheel 116,84 cm 4-wheel 118,75 cm 16" 45,72 cm 40,64 - 45,72 cm 3-wheel Turning Radius 104,14 cm 4-wheel Turning Radius 144,80 cm 61 cm 123,19 cm - 133,35 cm 38 cm 43,18 cm - 53,34 cm 8,26 cm Figure 4. Scooter Dimensions 8,89 cm 25,40 cm Figure 4A. Front Tire Dimensions 16 10,16 cm 25,40 cm Figure 4B. Rear Tire Dimensions www.pridemobility.
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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, status LED, and horn buttons. 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 scooter until the tiller console has dried thoroughly.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER 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. Key Switch Insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up (turn on) your scooter. Turn the key anticlockwise to power down (turn off) your scooter.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER Off-board Charger Port The off-board charger power lead plugs into this port when charging the batteries. See figure 6. Tiller Console Fuses These 1-amp fuses help protect your scooter’s front lighting, turn signals 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 7. See X. “Care and Maintenance” for fuse replacement.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER Batteries The batteries store the electrical energy that powers your scooter. See V. “Batteries and Charging ” for information on how to charge your scooter batteries. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (RESET BUTTON) Motor/Transaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your scooter’s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the scooter’s wheels.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER SECUREMENT POINTS Steel loops welded to the anti-tip wheel brackets and/or front frame components of your scooter provide securement points. See figures 10 and 10A. These should only be used with an unoccupied scooter and secured by an approved securement system (tie-downs) in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
V. 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 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. B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G WARNING! Prevent injury and/or equipment damage! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the 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. 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 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. 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 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. Always fully charge your scooter’s batteries prior to daily use.
V. B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERY TERMINALS BATTERY HARNESSES Figure 13. Battery Harnesses and Battery Cables Figure 13A. Battery Tie-Down Strap 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.
VI. O P E R AT I O N BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR 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 scooter. Is the tiller lock knob in the unlocked position? See VIII. “Disassembly and Assembly.” GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
VI. O P E R AT I O N Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed. Push or pull the appropriate side of the throttle control lever. The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial. Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the left. Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right. Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.
VII. 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 ergonomic, pivoting tiller that keeps the console controls at your fingertips regardless of the tiller angle. 1. While supporting the tiller, turn the tiller adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the tiller. See figure 14. 2.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT ROTATION The seat rotation lever will lock the seat into several positions. 1. Push forward on the seat rotation lever to unlock the seat. See figure 16A. 2. Rotate the seat to the desired position. 3. Release the lever to lock 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. See figure 16A. 1. Move the seat sliding lever outward. 2.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS POSITIONING BELT (OPTION) Your scooter seat may be equipped with an auto-type positioning belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort. See figure 19. The positioning belt is designed to help support the operator so that he/she does not slide down or forward in the seat. The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device. To install the positioning belt (if required): 1. Remove the seat from your scooter. 2.
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 20. 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.
V I I I . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY Frame Separation 1. Lower the tiller and tighten the tiller adjustment knob. 2. Lift up on the frame release lever. See figure 23. 3. Lift the front section up until the frame hooks of the front section separate from the rear section. See figure 23. REAR LIGHTING HARNESS NOTE: Stabilize the rear section with your free hand by holding onto the upper frame tube. 3. Slowly separate the two sections. See figure 22. ASSEMBLY 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 the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? Charge the scooter’s batteries more frequently. See V. “Batteries and Charging.” If the problem continues, have both of your scooter’s batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider. If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, contact your authorized Pride Provider for service. You may also perform the load test yourself. Battery load testers are available at most automotive parts stores.
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 authorized Pride Provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TIRE PRESSURE If equipped with pneumatic tires, always maintain a proper 2-2,4 bar tire pressure. Regularly inspect your scooter’s tires for signs of wear.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ABS PLASTIC SHROUDS The front tiller shroud, front shroud, and the rear shroud are formed from durable ABS plastic and are coated with an advanced formula urethane paint. A light application of car wax will help the shrouds retain their high gloss. AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY These items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubrication. MOTOR BRUSHES The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle/assembly.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE NYLON LOCK NUT REPLACEMENT Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the periodic maintenance, assembly or disassembly of the scooter must be replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local hardware stores or through your authorized Pride Provider.
XI. 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.
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