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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorized 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 ......................................................................................................................19 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ...............................................
I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY Welcome to Pride Mobility Products (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 operation 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 owner’s manual. 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! Indicates electrical shock hazard. FRONT SHROUD Scooter information label.
II. SAFETY Do not place the scooter in freewheel mode on a decline or incline. 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. Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hand after handling.
II. SAFETY 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. Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the batteries are charging.
II. SAFETY Scooter does not conform to ISO 7176-19 for transport of an occupied scooter in a motor vehicle. Do not expose to heat sources such as open flame or sparks. Do not transport batteries with flammable or combustible items. Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Battery charger for indoor use only. Manufactured in. Indicates tie-down points on the scooter.
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 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 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 1 and 2. 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 "roll back" approximately 12 in. (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, 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. Avoid driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
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. PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces can cause damage to the scooter 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 scooter and the door will reopen. Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or scooter accessories do not become caught in elevator doors. NOTE: If your scooter’s turning radius is greater than 60 in. (152.
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/or 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 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations. WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations.
II. SAFETY ELECTROMAGNETIC AND RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse effect 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, battery condition meter, status LED, horn buttons, turn signal buttons, light switches, and the throttle control lever. See figure 4. PROHIBITED! 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.
III. 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. Turn Signal Buttons Use these buttons to turn on the left and right turn signal (amber) lights. Push the left button to activate the left turn signal light. The turn signal LED located in the battery condition meter will flash. Push the right button to activate the right turn signal light.
III. YOUR SCOOTER Off-board Charger Port The off-board charger power cord plugs into this port during battery charging. The off-board charger port is located on the tiller. See figure 5. Electrical System Fuses Your scooter is equipped with a series of electrical system fuses, which help protect the off-board charging system, key switch and lighting system from receiving an overload of electrical current. These fuses are the same type used in automobiles and are located in a compartment on the tiller.
III. YOUR SCOOTER Batteries The batteries store electrical energy that powers your scooter. See IV. “Batteries and Charging” for information on how to charge your scooter batteries. Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your scooter. They are bolted to the frame at the rear of the scooter. PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorized by Pride.
III. YOUR SCOOTER Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) When the voltage in the batteries becomes low or your scooter is heavily strained because of excessive loads, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect the motor and electronics from damage. When the breaker trips, the entire electrical system shuts down. See figure 8. The reset button pops out when the breaker trips. Allow a minute or so for the electronics to “rest.” Push in the reset button to reset the breaker.
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 color code.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Follow these easy steps to change your 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 cord into the off-board charger port. See figures 5 and 11. 5. Extend the charger power cord 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 BATTERY TERMINALS UNDER BOOTS BATTERY HARNESS CONNECTIONS Figure 12. Battery Removal/Installation Figure 13. Battery Wiring Diagram Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickelcadmium 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.
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Follow these steps to properly break in your scooter’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life: 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This charging cycle brings the battery up to about 88% of its peak performance level. 2. Operate your new scooter in familiar and safe areas.
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 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. Turn the key to the “off” position and remove the key from the key switch. 3. Disengage the seat rotation lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your scooter. 4. Make certain that the seat is fixed securely in position. 5.
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 scooter is in motion. Your scooter is equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller. 1. While supporting the tiller, turn the tiller adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the tiller. See figure 15. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3.
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to several different heights. See figure 18. 1. Remove the seat and/or shroud from your scooter. See VII. “Disassembly and Assembly.” 2. Remove the seat height adjustment bolt. 3. Raise or lower the upper seat post to the desired seat height. 4. While holding the upper seat post at that height, match up the locating holes in the upper seat post with those of the lower seat post. 5.
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS POSITIONING BELT (OPTIONAL) Your scooter seat may be equipped with an auto-type positioning belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort. See figure 20. The positioning belt is designed to help support the operator so that he or 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.
VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the scooter into several pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the battery shroud, the basket, and the batteries. See figure 21. 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 and tighten the tiller adjustment knob. 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 23. 4. Lift the front section up until the frame hooks of the front section separate from the rear section.
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 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.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY These items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubrication. WHEEL REPLACEMENT If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires and you have a flat tire, you can have the tube replaced. If your scooter is equipped with a solid tire insert, either the solid insert or the entire wheel must be replaced depending on the model.
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE FUSE REPLACEMENT In the event a fuse should cease to work: 1. Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot. 2. Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown. See figures 26 and 26A. 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 26. Working Fuse Figure 26A.
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SAFETY GUIDELINES WARNING! An authorized 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.
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