Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner’s manual before operating your scooter. The Ultimate In Style & Performance® Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 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. EMI/RFI ........................................................................................................................................ 14 IV. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................
I. INTRODUCTION SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (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 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. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XI. “Care and Maintenance.” Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter: ! Check for proper tire inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tires). ! Check all electrical connections.
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 1 foot 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.
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 Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a scooter. Although your scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designed to provide proper restraint during motor vehicle transport. Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly secured in the motor vehicle seat with safety belts fastened securely.
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. EMI/RFI 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.
I V. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 18.5" 8" 37.5"-40.5" 16"-18" 4.5" 3- Wheel 47" 18" 4- Wheel 47.5" 22" 24"-28" 3-Wheel Turning Radius 52" 4-Wheel Turning Radius 58" 26" Figure 4. Scooter Dimensions 4" 3" 10" 10" FRONT REAR Figure 4A. Tire Dimensions Maxima www.pridemobility.
I V. Model Numbers Available Colors 2 Overall Length 2 Overall Width Total Weight Without Batteries Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Turning Radius2 Speed (maximum) 1 Range Per Charge 2 Ground Clearance Weight Capacity Standard Seating Standard Seat Weight Drive System Dual Braking System Tires Battery Requirements Battery Weight Battery Charger S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 3-wheel: SC900 4-wheel: SC940 Painted: Candy Apple Red, Forest Green, Viper Blue, Black Onyx 3-wheel: 47 in. 4-wheel: 47.5 in. 26 in.
V. Y O U R SCOOTER CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY The control console assembly houses all of the controls you need to drive your scooter, including the key switch, speed adjustment dial, status LED, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, horn buttons, light switch, turn signal buttons, and the hazard lights switch. See figure 5. WARNING! Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture.
V. Y O U R 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 the scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See X. “Basic Troubleshooting” for troubleshooting flash codes. Throttle Control Lever This lever allows you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your scooter up to the maximum speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial.
V. Y O U R SCOOTER REAR SECTION The manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels, the motor/transaxle assembly (not shown), the electronics module, the batteries (not shown), the main circuit breaker (reset button), the fuses, and the ammeter are located on the rear section of your scooter. See figure 6. Refer to IX. “Disassembly and Assembly” for instructions on removing the rear shroud.
V. Y O U R SCOOTER Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. ! Pull up firmly on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system. ! You may push your scooter. ! Push down firmly on the manual freewheel lever to reengage the drive system and the brake system and take your scooter out of freewheel mode. WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
V. Y O U R SCOOTER HERCULES DOCKING DEVICE Your scooter is equipped with a Hercules 3000 docking device. See figure 7. In order to utilize the docking device, it is necessary to purchase an insert (T-bar or Bullnose and C-arm) that, when used with the Hercules 3000, will lift your scooter. Contact your authorized Pride Provider for more information about the Hercules 3000 docking device. DOCKING DEVICE Figure 7. Hercules 3000 Docking Device Maxima www.pridemobility.
V I . 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 color code.
V I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING-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 I . 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.
V I . BAT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 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.
VII. O P E R AT I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER ! Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” ! Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up 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 toget onto or off of your scooter without first removing the key from the key switch.
VII. ! ! ! ! O P E R AT I O N 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. To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. The electronic brakes will automatically engage when your scooter comes to a stop. NOTE: Your scooter’s reverse speed is slower then that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1.
VIII. 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 a pivoting tiller that allows adjustment to several positions. 1. Lift the tiller adjustment lever. See figure 10. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Release the tiller adjustment lever to secure the tiller in position.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT The seatback may be positioned to four different angles: 90°, 100°, 102° and 105°. See figure 12. To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Loosen and remove the adjustment screws from the seatback hinge on both sides of the seat. 2. Reposition the seatback to the desired angle. 3. Align the adjustment holes from the upper and lower hinge, so the adjustment screw can easily pass through. 4. Reinsert both adjustment screws and tighten.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS POWER SEAT (OPTIONAL) Your scooter may be equipped with a power seat. The power seat actuator is designed to raise or lower the seat automatically with minimal effort on the part of the operator. See figure 14. The power seat switch is located on the lower tiller just above the charger port. Operating your power seat: 1. Release the throttle control lever. 2. Ensure your scooter is level and stationary. 3. Set the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting 4.
I X . 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 15. 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.
I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY NOTE: There is no need to disconnect the motor harness when disassembling the scooter. See figure 20. 8. Lift both batteries off the scooter. See figure 21. 9. Push the locking cam levers forward to the unlocked position and remove the ball detent pins. See figures 22 and 23. WARNING! Failure to unplug both battery harnesses and the front-to-rear harness prior to frame separation could result in permanent damage to the scooter. 10.
I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY ASSEMBLY NOTE: Raise the tiller before starting to reassemble the scooter. 1. Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position. 2. Position the front and rear sections next to each other. 3. Tilt the rear end to a horizontal position and insert the longer tube of the front end into the rear section first; make sure that the locking cam levers are in the unlocked (forward) position and the ball detent pins are removed. 4.
X. 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.
X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? ! Charge the scooter’s batteries more frequently. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” ! If the problem continues, have both of your scooter’s batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider. ! You may also perform the load test yourself. Battery load testers are available at most automotive parts stores. ! Follow the directions supplied with the load tester. ! See VI. “Batteries and Charging” or IV.
XI. 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 30-35 psi tire pressure.
XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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. They should be inspected periodically for wear by your authorized Pride Provider. CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND REAR ELECTRONICS ! Keep these areas free of moisture. ! Allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your scooter again.
XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE STORING YOUR SCOOTER If you plan on not using your scooter for an extended period of time, it is best to: ! Fully charge its batteries prior to storage. ! Disconnect the batteries from the scooter. ! Store your scooter in a warm, dry environment. ! Avoid storing your scooter where it will be exposed to temperature extremes. WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery. This damages the battery and can cause personal injury.
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