Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owners manual before operating your scooter. The Ultimate In Style & Performance® Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.
SAFETY GUIDELINES Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your local authorized Pride provider. Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owners manual.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6 III. EMI/RFI ........................................................................................................................................ 15 IV. SPECIFICATIONS ....................................
I. INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter. Your scooter 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 will add convenience to your daily living and ensure complete satisfaction. At Pride, your safety is important to us.
I. INTRODUCTION Pride Owners Club As a Pride product owner, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Prides web site at www.pridemobility.com. As a registered member, each time you visit our site you will have access to the most interactive and honest educational venue available today for people with mobility needs, their families, and friends.
II. SAFETY GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners 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. It is recommended 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: n Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain 30-35 psi in each tire (if equipped with pneumatic tires). n 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 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. WARNING! Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual. Figure 2. Normal Driving Position Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving Position CORNERING INFORMATION Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping.
II. SAFETY OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your scooter 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 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 BRAKING INFORMATION Your scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems: 1. Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/ stop position; and 2. Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is removed from the system for any reason. PUBLIC ROADS AND PARKING LOTS WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public roads and parking lots.
II. SAFETY STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and damage your scooter. DOORS n Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. n Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar. n Drive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open.
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 REACHING AND BENDING Avoid reaching or bending while driving your scooter. When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated on your scooter, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the scooter from tipping. It is recommended that the scooter user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
III. EMI/RFI EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
III. EMI/RFI Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of electric mobility vehicle differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. Every mobility vehicle has a particular level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/m). A higher resistance level offers greater protection against EMI/RFI.
I V. SPECIFICATIONS 13.5" 7.5" 80˚ 32" - 34" 16.5" - 18.5" 3" 28" 55" 18" 22" - 29" 16" 54" Turning Radius 21" Figure 4. Rally Shopper Dimensions 2.5" 2" 8" Figure 4A. Rally Shopper Wheel Dimensions (Front) Rally Shopper 9" Figure 4B.
I V. Model Number Available Colors Overall Length Overall Width Total Weight Without Batteries Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Turning Radius Maximum Speed Range Per Charge* Ground Clearance Weight Capacity Standard Seating SPECIFICATIONS SC151SHP Black (haircell pattern) 55 in. 28 in. at basket 140 lbs. Main frame with seat and batteries removed: 120 lbs. 54 in. Up to 3 mph (dealer adjustable up to 4.5 mph) Up to 20 miles with 32 AH batteries 3 in. 400 lb.
V. YOUR R A L LY S H O P P E R Your Rally Shopper is a motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility. Your Rally Shopper is an indoor/outdoor scooter that was designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces, such as pavement, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For easy transportation or storage, you can disassemble your scooter into five components. See figure 5. SEAT BATTERIES REAR SHROUD MAIN FRAME Figure 5.
V. Y O U R R A L LY S H O P P E R Key Switch n Fully insert the key into the key switch to power up (turn on) your scooter. n Pull the key out to power down (turn off) your scooter. WARNING! If the key is removed from the key switch while your scooter is in motion, the electronic brakes engage and your scooter comes to an abrupt stop! Speed Adjustment Dial This control dial allows you to preselect and limit your scooters top speed. n The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting.
V. Y O U R R A L LY S H O P P E R REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger, the charger power cord receptacle, the battery charger fuse, the batteries, the electronic controller assembly, the main circuit breaker, the manual freewheel lever, and the motor/transaxle assembly are located on the rear section of your scooter. The anti-tip wheels are at the rearmost part of your scooter. See figure 7.
V. Y O U R R A L LY S H O P P E R Battery Charger Fuse The fuse has been incorporated into your charger to protect it from damage in the event of an electrical problem. If your charger fuse repeatedly blows, try plugging your scooters charger power cord into an outlet on a different circuit. n The fuse is located under a cap on the outside of the battery charger. n The cap unscrews to allow access to the fuse. n Unscrew the cap and replace the fuse if it has blown.
V. Y O U R R A L LY S H O P P E R Motor/Transaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly consists of a geared transmission and differential. See figure 7. This one piece, direct drive, fully sealed assembly provides quiet operation with maximum power and long life. Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your Rally Shoper. Do not, under any circumstances, remove the anti-tip wheels from your Rally Shopper.
VI. 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 onboard 3-amp charging system designed for ease of use and convenience. n Charge your scooters batteries prior to using it for the first time. n Keep your batteries fully charged to keep your scooter running trouble free.
VI. 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 scooters 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.
VI. 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 conditionssmooth, 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.
VI. B AT 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 scooters specific electrical demands.
VII. OPERATION BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? WARNING! 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 to get onto your scooter without first removing the key from the key switch.
VII. OPERATION GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. WARNING! Never attempt to get off of your scooter without first removing the key from the key switch. This prevents the scooter from moving if accidental throttle control lever contact is made. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Push forward on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your scooter. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 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. You can adjust the tiller to many positions. The tiller adjustment lever locks the tiller in place. It has a spring-loaded mechanism that enables you to rotate it and change its position. 1. Turn the tiller adjustment lever counterclockwise until it is loose.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT You can reposition the scooters seat forward or rearward to one of three settings to adjust the distance between the seat and the tiller. See figure 12. 1. Remove the seat from your scooter. 2. Remove the four bolts that fasten the seat to the seat platform. See figure 12. 3. Align the seat platform with the desired set of holes on the seat. 4. Install the four bolts securely.
IX. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorized Pride provider. Single Cane/Crutch Holder Oxygen Tank Holder Cup Holder Dual Cane/Crutch Holder Walker Holder Taillight Rear Basket Double Crutch Holder Forearm Crutch Holder Safety Flag Quad Cane Holder A dust cover is also available but not shown above.
X. 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.
XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TIRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR n Regularly inspect your scooters tires for signs of wear. n Use a rubber conditioner on your scooters tires to help to preserve them. WARNING! Do not put rubber conditioner on tire tread; this may cause the tires to become dangerously slippery. EXTERIOR SURFACES n Bumpers and trim also benefit from an occasional application of rubber or vinyl conditioner.
XII. WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Three years on all structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Three-year prorata drive train warranty; including transaxle, motor, and brake. n First year: 100% replacement of parts cost n Second year: 67% replacement of parts cost n Third year: 50% replacement of parts cost THREE-YEAR WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS Transaxle: In cases where there is an increase in the operational noise level, the warranty does not apply.
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