Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owners manual before operating your scooter. The Ultimate In Style & Performance® 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia 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 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 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. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 15 IV. YOUR SONIC ...............................................
I . I N T R O D U C T I O N Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (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.
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I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Your Sonic 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.
I I . S A F E T Y 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: n Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded. n Check the brakes. n Check battery charge.
I I . S A F E T Y 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.
I I . S A F E T Y When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 2A. This shifts the centre 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.
I I . S A F E T Y 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.
I I . S A F E T Y STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution. INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your scooter in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads).
I I . S A F E T Y 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.
I I . S A F E T Y 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.
I I . S A F E T Y 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 centre of gravity and keep the scooter from tipping. Pride recommends that the scooter user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
I I I . S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 30.5 (12") 79 - 81 cm (31" - 32") 30.5 - 33 cm (12" - 13") 4.5 cm (1.75") 43 cm (17") 94 cm (37") 41 cm (16") 56 - 74 cm (22"- 29") 86 cm (34") Turning Radius 53 cm (21") FIGURE 4. SONIC SCOOTER DIMENSIONS 7 cm (2.5") REAR TIRE 5 cm (2") FRONT TIRE 19 cm (7.5") FIGURE 4A.
I I I . Model Numbers Colours Overall Length Overall Width Total Weight Without Batteries Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Turning Radius Speed (max) Range Per Charge* Ground Clearance Weight Capacity Standard Seating Drive System Dual Braking System Tyres Battery Requirements Battery Charger Warranty Accessories S P E C I F I C AT I O N S SC50AUS Red, Blue, Yellow 94 cm (37 in.) 53 cm (21 in.) 42 kg (93 lbs.) 16 kg (35 lbs.) 86 cm (34 in.) Variable up to 6.38 km/h (4.
I V. YO U R S O N I C TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, throttle control levers, battery condition metre, status LED, and horn buttons. See figure 5. WARNING! 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.
I V. Y O U R S O N I C Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your scooters top speed. n The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting. n The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. BATTERY CHARGING COMPARTMENT The batteries, charger power lead receptacle, ammetre, and main circuit breaker (reset button) make up the battery charging compartment. See figure 6.
I V. Y O U R S O N I C REAR SECTION The manual freewheel lever, anti-tip wheels, and the motor/transxaxle assembly are located on the rear section of your scooter. See figure 7. MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY WARNING! Before placing your scooter into or taking it out of freewheel mode, remove key from the key switch. Never sit on a scooter when it is in freewheel mode. Never put a scooter in freewheel mode on any incline. ANTI-TIP WHEELS FIGURE 7.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your scooter is equipped with two sealed, maintenance free 12 AH batteries. n Charge the batteries prior to using your scooter for the first time. n Keeping the batteries fully charged will keep your scooter running smoothly. READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE The battery condition metre on the tiller console uses a colour code to indicate the approximate strength of your batteries. See figure 8.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES If you prefer to leave your scooter inside a vehicle or in a place where an electrical outlet is not available, you can remove the battery pack from the scooter and charge the batteries using the off-board charging harness. n Remove battery pack. See VIII. Disassembly and Assembly. n Place the battery pack near an electrical outlet.
V. B AT T E R I E S AND CHARGING With these considerations in mind, you can determine how often and for how long you should charge your scooters batteries. We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your scooters 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. Following the five guidelines below will provide safe and reliable battery operation and charging.
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your scooters specific electrical demands. Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial performance. Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time needed to recharge the battery.
V. B AT T E R I E S AND CHARGING REPLACING YOUR SONICS BATTERIES WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Battery Removal 1. Remove the battery compartment lid. See figure 10. 2. Disconnect the battery harnesses. See figure 11. 3. Remove the battery pack from the scooter. See figure 11A. 4. Unzip the battery pack and remove the battery or batteries. 5.
V I . O P E R AT I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. Batteries and Charging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (forward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed rearward unless you are manually pushing your scooter. n Is the front tiller lock in the unlocked position? See VIII. Disassembly and Assembly. GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
VII. 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. TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Your scooter is equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller. 1. Turn the tiller adjustment knob anticlockwise to loosen the tiller. See figure 12. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Turn the tiller adjustment knob clockwise to secure the tiller in position.
VII. COMFORT SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to one of two different heights. See figure 14. 1. Remove the seat from your scooter. See VIII. Disassembly and Assembly. 2. Use the attached ring to pull and remove the detent pin from the lower seat post. 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 adjustment holes in the upper and lower seat post. 5. Fully insert the detent pin. 6. Replace the seat.
V I I I . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY DISASSEMBLY No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Sonic. Always disassemble or assemble your scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of a Sonic take up more floor space than the assembled Sonic. You can disassemble the Sonic into four pieces: the seat, weighing 9.5 kg (21 lbs.), the front section, weighing 16 kg (35 lbs.), the rear section weighing 16 kg (35 lbs.
V I I I . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY Toggle Latch Release 1. Push in the toggle latch release button while pulling back the toggle latch. See figure 18. 2. Position the toggle latch buckle over the top of the toggle latch. See figure 19. 3. Lower the tiller to the scooter floorboard and fully tighten the tiller adjustment knob. TOGGLE LATCH BUCKLE TOGGLE LATCH TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON FIGURE 18. TOGGLE LATCH FIGURE 19. TOGGLE LATCH Frame Separation 1.
I X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorised Pride provider.
X . B A S I C T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G Any electromechanical device requires occasional troubleshooting. However, most problems that 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 Sonic are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily.
X . B A S I C T RO U B L E S H O OT I N G What if the motor runs but my Sonic does not move? n Your scooter was probably left in manual freewheel mode. n When the manual freewheel lever is pushed rearward, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/ transaxle is cut. n Push the manual freewheel lever forward to restore normal operation to your scooter. What if the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly? See IV. Your Sonic. n Charge the scooters batteries more frequently. See V.
X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your Sonic 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 with your authorised Pride provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TYRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR n Regularly inspect your scooters tyres for signs of wear.
X I I . W A R R A N T Y TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. Drive train, including: differential, motor, and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your scooter is fully guaranteed for the period confirmed on your sales agreement from the date of delivery against faults arising due to defects in manufacture or materials. This warranty does not detract from, but is in addition to, your legal rights.
