Owner’s Manual Includes LX10, LX11, and LX12 ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owners manual before operating your power chair. “Pride LX10” 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia ACN# 088 609 661 www.pridemobility.
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for set-up, contact your authorised Pride provider. Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owners manual.
C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6 III. ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 15 IV. YOUR PRIDE LX .....................................
I . I N T RO D U C T I O N INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Pty. Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Power Chair. The Pride Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new power chair will add convenience to your daily living. At Pride, your safety is important to us.
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I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Your power chair 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 power chair user.
I I . S A F E T Y NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Provider for assistance. Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
I I . S A F E T Y Outdoor Driving Surfaces Your power chair is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, 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 power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas.
I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than two inches unless you have the assistance of an attendant. WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury. Public Streets and Roadways WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways.
I I . S A F E T Y Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks before attempting a transfer: n Turn the power off. See VIII. Operation. n Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See IV. Your Pride LX.
I I . S A F E T Y Reaching and Bending Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from tipping. Pride recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
I I . S A F E T Y Alcohol The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol. WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to operate your power chair in a safe manner. Removable Parts WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a power chair by any of its removable parts.
III. ASSEMBLY Unpacking: The contents of your Pride LX box are as follows: one (1) base assembly, one (1) seatback, two (2) battery boxes, one (1) controller box, one (1) battery charger box, and one (1) accessories box. The accessories box contains: one (1) battery frame, four (4) battery tray ball detent pins, one (1) toolkit, six (6) tie-wraps, two (2) anti-tip wheels, and two (2) swing-away leg rests. The toolkit contains all of the tools that you will need for assembly.
III. ASSEMBLY 5. Remove the plastic wrap from the seat posts and remove the seatback screws. See figure 6. 6. Flip up the armrests. 7. Unfold the seatback and insert the canes into base assembly. The smaller pouch faces rearward. You may store the toolkit in the smaller pouch. 8. Insert the seatback screws back into the seat canes with the screw head on the inside. See figure 7. 9. Install two tie-wraps to secure the seatback. See figure 8. 10.
III. ASSEMBLY 12. Connect the controller to the motors. The motor/controller connectors are marked L for left and R for right. Match the L on the controller with the L on the motor. Match the R on the controller with the R on the motor. Connect the black connector to the controller connector. See figure 15. CAUTION! Do not place the controller cable so that it can be pinched in the seat frame or the power base frame. 13. Install the footrests. See figure 11. 14. Install the anti-tip wheels.
I V. Y O U R P R I D E L X The Pride LX is a rear-wheel drive power chair that you can easily disassemble and fold for transportation or storage. The two battery boxes sit on the battery tray. SEAT CANES SEATBACK ARMRESTS CONTROLLER POSITIONING BELT REAR BATTERY BOX SEAT SWING-AWAY FOOTRESTS DRIVE WHEEL RIGHT MOTOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY LEFT MOTOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY CASTER WHEEL FRONT BATTERY BOX Figure 14. LX10 Assembled (LX11 and LX 12 are similar.
I V. Y O U R P R I D E L X Specifications 33 cm solid tyres 20 cm, solid, articulating 3.
I V. Y O U R P R I D E L X MOTOR CONNECTORS CONTROLLER CONNECTOR REAR BATTERY BOX CONNECTOR Figure 15. Front Electrical Connections Figure 16. Rear Battery Box CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE MOUNTED ON THE SIDES OF THE BATTERY BOX LIDS. Manual Park Brakes Your power chair is equipped with a manual park brake mounted on each drive wheel. The manual park brakes work in conjunction with the electromagnetic brakes to help prevent your power chairs wheels from moving when your power chair is parked.
I V. Y O U R P R I D E L X Manual Freewheel Levers For convenience, your Pride LX is equipped with two manual freewheel levers that enable you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually, in freewheel mode. To engage or disengage the drive motors: 1. Locate the two (2) manual freewheel levers on the motors. See figures 18 and 19. 2. Rotate the manual freewheel levers outward to disengage the drive wheels. See figure 18. 3.
V. C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S After you have used your Pride LX for an extended period of time, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort. You can change the armrest height, the swing-away footrest length, the controller position, or the seatback height. WARNING! If your power chair was configured at your authorised Pride Provider, please consult your healthcare professional before changing the seat position or making any other adjustment.
V. C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S Seatback Height You can change the seatback height in 2.54-cm. increments. There are five different height adjustment holes. To change the seatback height: 1. Use a 4-mm hex key to remove the screws that attach the canes to the frame. See figures 14 and 23. 2. Depending on the position of the seat and the length of the tie-wrap, you may have to cut the tie-wraps that fasten the seatback to the frame. See figure 23. 3.
V I . D I S A S S E M B LY Your Pride LX is a folding power chair. Once you remove the two battery boxes, you can fold the chair for easy transportation or storage. To disassemble and fold your Pride LX: 1. Disconnect the electrical connections. See figure 15. 2. Place the Pride LX in freewheel mode. See figure 18. 3. Unstrap the battery boxes. 4. Lift the battery boxes off of the frame. 5. Flip up the foot plates (or you may remove them). 6. Pull up the middle of the battery frame. See figure 25. 7.
Do not use the on/off key to stop the chair. This may cause injury. VII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your Pride LX uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance-free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a deep discharge. Though they are similar in appearance to automotive batteries, they are not interchangeable.
VII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Can I use a different battery charger? We do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive battery charger) other than the one suggested by your authorised Pride Provider. How often must I charge the batteries? Many factors come into play when deciding how often to charge the batteries. You may use your Pride LX all day on a daily basis or you may not use it for weeks at a time.
VI I. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium (nicads), or in other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down, and then accept a relatively quick recharge. Lead-acid batteries should be charged as often as possible. They do not have a memory like nickel-cadmium batteries.
V I I I . O P E R AT I O N DYNAMIC DL-50 CONTROLLER The DL-50 electronic controller is an integral electronic controller. All of the electronics necessary to operate the power chair are contained in one module. See figure 28. The DL-50 consists of: 1. joystick 2. on/off push key 3. battery condition meter 4. speed control 5. off-board charger/programming socket 6. 9-pin connector 7. 3-pin charger inhibit connector 8.
V I I I . O P E R AT I O N Off-board Charger/Programming Socket Your DL-50 may have a 3-pin socket on the front which enables you to use an off-board battery charger. The socket may also be used for reprogramming the controller by using a programmer, should this be necessary. Contact your authorised Pride Provider for more information. Horn Activates the horn. 9-pin Connector This connects the DL-50 controller to the power chairs batteries, motors, and motor brakes.
V I I I . O P E R AT I O N Fault Codes The system status LED is displayed within the on/off key. This LED is lit if the system is turned on. It also flashes in groups called flash codes, to indicate system faults. The table below identifies the individual fault codes. If your controller displays one of these codes, contact your authorised Pride Provider. FLASH CODE SEQUENCE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION •—•—•— DX module fault See your authorised Pride Provider.
I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E NA N C E CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your power chair is a sophisticated, motorized vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks yourself. But other maintenance checks may require assistance from an authorised Pride Provider. Routine maintenance is very important.
I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E NA N C E n Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power chair. Do not overtighten any screws. n Check for proper tyre inflation. There should be 2-2.4 bar/30 35 psi in each pneumatic tyre. If a tyre does not hold air, see an authorised Pride Provider for replacement. n Calibrate the joystick if you detect a noticeable difference in performance or if the joystick does not operate properly.
I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E NA N C E Cleaning Precautions CAUTION! Never hose off your power chair or place it in direct contact with water. Your power chair has a painted, ABS plastic body shroud that allows it to be easily wiped clean with a damp cloth. CAUTION! Never use any chemicals to clean a vinyl seat, as they may cause the seat to become slippery or dry out and crack. Use soapy water and dry the seat thoroughly.
I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E NA N C E Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe tyre replacement: 1. Place a support under the motor. 2. If you have pneumatic tyres, make sure it is completely deflated 3. Pry off the drive wheel nut cap. 4. Use a 17-mm socket to remove the nut and washer from wheel axle. See figure 30. 5. Pull the wheel off of the axle. 6. Slide the new wheel onto the axle. 7. Reinstall the washer and nut, and tighten the nut. 8. Install the drive wheel nut cap. 9.
I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E NA N C E WARNING! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure. 14. Place the lid back onto the battery box. 15. Move the battery carrying straps back over the top. 16. Place the battery box back on the frame and connect the straps. 17. Reconnect the battery boxes. Motor Brushes The electric motors that power your power chair use carbon brushes. These brushes may become susceptible to wear over a long period of time.
I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E NA N C E When to See Your Authorised Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your authorised Pride Provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, and the trouble code if available.
X . W A R R A N T Y WARRANTY LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Drivetrain, including: differential, motor, and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Pride Power Chair 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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# Quality Control - Model Pride LX In Q 1 Conuality trol Thank you for making the Pride LX your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Pride LX. The following check marks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Model #______________ Serial #______________ Controller Controller Serial # Inclusion of all Parts Fit and Finish Performance Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.
