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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this PMV and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manual and on the PMV 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 PMV ........................................................................................................ 19 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ................................................................. 23 V. OPERATION ..........................
I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The Personal Mobility Vehicle (PMV) 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 PMV should bring you years of trouble-free operation and service.
II. SAFETY PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the PMV 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. Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it. Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it.
II. SAFETY Maximum seating weight. Do not place PMV in freewheel mode on a decline. Do not place PMV in freewheel mode on an incline. Wear safety goggles. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. 6 www.pridemobility.
II. SAFETY 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 cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
II. SAFETY Battery charger for indoor use only. Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Contains Lead. 8 www.pridemobility.
II. SAFETY GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your new PMV for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your PMV 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 PMV user.
II. SAFETY Perform the following inspections prior to using your PMV: Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire 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. Check battery charge. If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
II. SAFETY When climbing an incline, try to keep your PMV 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 PMV 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 1 and 2. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your PMV toward the front of the PMV for improved stability. NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward, the powered PMV may "roll back" approximately 1 foot (30.48 cm) before the brake engages.
II. SAFETY OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your PMV is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions - dry, 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 PMV is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your PMV safely on lawns and in park areas. Reduce your PMV’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
II. SAFETY INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS Exposure of your PMV to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your PMV, proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity. Thoroughly dry your PMV before storing, charging, or operating your PMV. PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces can cause damage to the PMV and electrical system.
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 PMV and the door will reopen. Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or PMV accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
II. SAFETY MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your PMV while traveling in a motor vehicle. The PMV should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and properly secured. In addition, all removable PMV parts, including the armrests, seat, and shroud should be removed and/or properly secured 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 PMV safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your PMV, make sure it is fastened securely. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The PMV user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her PMV.
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 PMV CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY PROHIBITED! Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture. In the event that the control console assembly does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your PMV until the control console assembly has dried thoroughly. The control console assembly, located on the front section, houses all of the controls you need to operate your PMV, including the speed adjustment dial, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, horn button, and key switch.
III. YOUR PMV Battery Condition Meter When the key is fully inserted into the key switch, this meter indicates the approximate battery voltage strength. For further information on battery charging, see IV. “Batteries and Charging.” 5-10 MPH Switch This switch limits the top speed of your PMV to either 5 mph (8 km/h) or 10 mph (16 km/h). Toggle this switch to either 5 mph (8 km/h) or 10 mph (16 km/h). NOTE: When driving indoors, it is recommended you set the switch to 5 mph (8 km/h).
III. YOUR PMV Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) When the voltage in your PMV’s batteries becomes low or your PMV is heavily strained because of excessive loads, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect your PMV’s motor and electronics from damage. See figure 6. The main circuit breaker is mounted between the two batteries. When the breaker trips, the entire electrical system of your PMV is shut down. The main circuit breaker is designed to manually reset after one minute.
III. YOUR PMV Charger Power Cord The charger power cord is connected to the PMV’s onboard battery charger. When plugged into an electrical outlet, it will charge the PMV’s batteries. Motor Assembly The motor assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your PMV’s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the PMV’s wheels. UTILITY TRAY COVER AMMETER CHARGER POWER CORD MOTOR ASSEMBLY MOTOR ASSEMBLY MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER Figure 6A.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your PMV requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Recharge the batteries with the convenient onboard battery charger. Charge your PMV’s batteries prior to using for the first time. Keep your batteries fully charged to keep your PMV running smoothly. NOTE: Use only the onboard battery charger supplied with your PMV. Figure 7.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING WARNING! If your battery charger has not been tested and approved for outdoor use, then do not expose it to adverse or extreme weather conditions. If the battery charger is exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information. Follow these steps to safely charge your batteries: 1.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your PMV’s batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it does not overcharge your PMV’s batteries; however, you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not charge them on a regular basis.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING To remove the batteries: 1. Remove the seat and rear shroud. 2. Disconnect all the cables from the battery terminals. 3. Unfasten the battery tie-down straps. 4. Remove the batteries. 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. You will often face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Please follow these steps to properly break in your PMV’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life: 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This initial charging cycle brings the batteries up to about 88% of their peak performance level. 2. Operate your new PMV in familiar and safe areas.
V. OPERATION BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR PMV Have you fully charged the batteries? See IV. “Batteries and Charging.” Are the manual freewheel levers in the drive position? See III. “Your PMV.” Never leave the freewheel levers pushed down unless you are manually pushing your PMV. GETTING ONTO YOUR PMV 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. WARNING! Never attempt to get onto or off of your PMV without first removing the key from the key switch.
V. OPERATION Pull on the left handgrip to steer your PMV to the left, or pull on the right handgrip to steer your PMV to the right. Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. Gently release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. The electronic brake automatically engages when your PMV comes to a stop. To move in reverse, use your thumb to gently push the left side of the throttle control lever to disengage your PMV’s brakes and move rearward.
VI. 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 PMV is in motion. You can adjust the tiller angle to four different positions. 1. Pull up on the tiller adjustment lever. See figure 9. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Release the tiller adjustment lever. The tiller will remain in that position. Figure 9.
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS HIGH-BACK SEAT HEADREST ADJUSTMENT If your PMV is equipped with a high-back seat, the headrest height can be adjusted to several positions. 1. Pulling up on the headrest will raise its position. See figure 12. 2. Pushing down on the headrest will lower its position. 3. Pulling the headrest forward or pushing it backward will adjust it to several positions. SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT To adjust your PMV’s reclining seat, perform these steps (see figure 12): 1.
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT The armrests of your PMV can be adjusted upward or downward by turning the adjustment dial. See figure 14. ADJUSTMENT DIAL The armrests also pivot upward to make getting on and off of your PMV easier. NOTE: If your PMV is not equipped with a reclining high-back seat, as shown in figure 12, you will be able to adjust the height and width of the armrest by following the directions below.
VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the PMV into six components. See figure 17. No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your PMV, but keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the PMV take up more floor space than the assembled unit. Always disassemble or assemble your PMV on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your PMV–about 5 feet (1.5 meters) in all directions.
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. What if all of my PMV systems appear to be “dead?” Ensure the key is fully inserted in the key switch. Ensure the batteries are fully charged.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your PMV 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 the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire for pneumatic tires.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE WIRING HARNESSES Regularly check all wiring connections. Regularly check all wiring insulation, including the charger power cord, for wear or damage. Have your authorized Pride Provider repair or replace any damaged connector, connection, or insulation that you find before using your PMV again.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE STORING YOUR PMV If you plan on not using your PMV for an extended period of time, it is best to: 1. Fully charge its batteries prior to storage. 2. Disconnect the batteries from the PMV. 3. Store your PMV in a warm, dry environment. 4. Avoid storing your PMV where it will be exposed to temperature extremes. WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery. Charging a frozen battery can result in damage to the battery.
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS 25-28” (63-71 cm) 8” (20 cm) 19-23” (48-58 cm) 52.5” (133 cm) 80° 2” (5 cm) 7” (18 cm) 63” (160 cm) 16” (41 cm) 18” (46 cm) 25” (64 cm) 77” (196 cm) Turning Radius 31” (79 cm) Figure 19. Wrangler Dimensions 38 www.pridemobility.
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS Model Numbers PMV600 Overall Length2 See figure 19. Overall Width2 See figure 19. Tires Type: Pneumatic Front: 6 in. x 13 in.; Rear: 6 in. x 13 in. (15 x 33 cm) Weight Capacity 400 lbs. (181.4 kg) maximum Battery Type3 (not included) Two 12V, 100AH Horsepower 3.0 hp (peak) Charger Onboard 5-amp charger Speed (Max)1 Variable up to 10 mph (60% reverse) Maximum Allowable Incline 5° (8.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this PMV and must perform all of the procedures in this manual. The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s manual and on the PMV 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.
WRANGLER *INFMANU1138*
