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.
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 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 Sport Scooter. Your Sport 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 Sport Scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owners manual. Your Sport 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 Sport Scooter user.
II. SAFETY PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your Sport Scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your Sport Scooter operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XII. Care and Maintenance. Perform the following inspections prior to using your Sport Scooter: n Check for proper tire inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tires). n Check all electrical connections.
II. SAFETY When climbing an incline, try to keep your Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport Scooter toward the front of the Sport Scooter for improved stability. 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 Sport 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 Sport Scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your Sport Scooter safely on lawns and in park areas.
II. SAFETY INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your Sport Scooter in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or adversely affect the performance and safety of your Sport Scooter.
II. SAFETY STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Sport Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Do not use your Sport Scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport Scooter. Although your Sport 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 Sport Scooter safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Sport Scooter, make sure it is fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the Sport Scooter.
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). WARNING! Radio waves may interfere with the control of Sport Scooters.
III. EMI/RFI Has anyone been injured by the erratic, unintended motion of an electric mobility vehicle? The FDA has reports of injuries that resulted from uncontrolled motion of electric mobility vehicles, but it is not clear just how many of those injuries were actually caused by 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.
I V. SPECIFICATIONS 26.5" - 29" 8"- 12" 90˚,100˚ 102˚,105˚ 16.5" - 20.5" 48"- 52" Adjustable 3.5" Figure 5. Sport Scooter Dimensions 4 Wheel Length 3 Wheel Length 19" 51.75" 50" 17.5" 48" 24"- 29" 3 Wheel Turning Radius 59.5 " 4 Wheel Turning Radius 26" Cyclone/RevB/Apr03 www.pridemobility.
I V. Model Numbers Length Width Tires Weight Capacity Battery Type Horsepower Charger Speed (max) Maximum Grade Maximum Range Turning Radius Body Colors Seating SPECIFICATIONS Three-wheel: SPSC4000CRED (Candy Apple Red), SPSC4000VBLU (Viper Blue), SPSC4000OBLK (Onyx Black), SPSC4000FGRE (Forest Green), Four-wheel: SPSC4400CRED, SPSC4400VBLU, SPSC4400OBLK, SPSC4400FGRE 50 in. (3-wheel), 51.75 in. (4-wheel) 26 in. Type: Pneumatic; Front: 3 in. x 10 in., Rear: 4 in. x 10 in. 300 lbs.
V. YOUR SPORT SCOOTER Your Sport Scooter is a motorized electric Sport Scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility. Your Sport Scooter is an indoor/outdoor Sport Scooter designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For easy transportation or storage, you can disassemble your Sport Scooter into seven components. See figure 6. FRONT SECTION SEAT REAR SECTION REAR SHROUD BATTERIES Figure 6.
V. YOUR SPORT SCOOTER Key Switch (not shown) WARNING! If the key is moved to the off position while your Sport Scooter is in motion, the electronic brakes engage and your Sport Scooter comes to an abrupt stop! n Fully insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up (turn on) your Sport Scooter. n Turn the key counterclockwise to power down (turn off) your Sport Scooter.
V. YOUR SPORT SCOOTER Headlight Button If more light is needed in addition to the running lights, use the headlight. NOTE: In order for the headlight to work, you must first have the running lights on. n Press the button once to turn on the Sport Scooters headlight. n Press the button again to turn off the Sport Scooters headlight. Horn Button The key must be inserted and turned to the on position for the horn to be operational. n This button activates a warning horn.
V. YOUR SPORT SCOOTER TURBO FUNCTION The Turbo mode provides the option of increasing the Sport Scooter speed up to 8 mph by simply pressing and holding in the Turbo button while driving a straight course on flat and smooth terrain. This beneficial feature allows the user to travel greater distances in less time as compared to the conventional Sport Scooter speed mode.
V. YOUR SPORT SCOOTER REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger (not shown), the charger power cord receptacle, the batteries (not shown), the electronics module, the main circuit breaker (reset button), the ammeter, the manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels, and the motor/transaxle assembly (not shown) are located on the rear section of your Sport Scooter. See figure 8. Refer to IX. Disassembly and Assembly for instructions on removing the rear shroud.
V. YOUR SPORT SCOOTER Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your Sport Scooter for short distances, you can put it in manual freewheel mode. WARNING! When your Sport Scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged. n Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface. n Ensure the key is removed from the key switch. n Stand behind the Sport Scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a Sport Scooter to do this.
VI . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Your Sport 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. n Charge your Sport Scooters batteries prior to using it for the first time. n Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your Sport Scooter running smoothly.
VI. B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? When your Sport 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, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which affect the distance or running time per battery charge. How often the Turbo button is used also effects your overall battery range.
VI. B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Sport 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 can 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.
VII. OPERATION BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SPORT SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Sport Scooter. GETTING ONTO YOUR SPORT SCOOTER 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch. WARNING! Never attempt to board or exit your Sport Scooter without first removing the key from the key switch.
VII. OPERATION GETTING OFF OF YOUR SPORT SCOOTER 1. Bring your Sport Scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3. Disengage the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your Sport Scooter. 4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position. 5. Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the side of your Sport Scooter. 6. You can leave the seat facing to the side to facilitate boarding your Sport Scooter next time.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller. Never attempt to adjust the tiller while the Sport Scooter is in motion. Your Sport Scooter is equipped with an ergonomically enhanced pivoting tiller that keeps the console controls at your fingertips regardless of the tiller angle. 1. Pull up on the tiller adjustment lever. See figure 13. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Release the tiller adjustment lever.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The Sport Scooter armrest width can be adjusted inward or outward. 1. Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame. See figure 16. 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. 3. Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs as required. The armrests can also be lifted upward to aid in mounting and dismounting your Sport Scooter.
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT The seatback may be positioned at four different angles: 90°, 100°, 102° and 105°. See figure 16A. To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Loosen and remove the adjustment screw from the seatback hinge on both sides of the seat. 2. Reposition the seatback to the desired angle. 3. Align the adjustment holes in the upper and lower hinge, so the adjustment screw can easily pass through. 4. Reinsert both adjustment screws and tighten.
IX. D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Sport Scooter. Always disassemble or assemble your Sport Scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your Sport Scooter. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Sport Scooter take up more floor space than the assembled Sport Scooter.
IX. D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY Figure 20. Disconnecting The Battery Harnesses Figure 21. Disconnecting The Front-To-Rear Harness UNLOCKED POSITION Figure 22. Battery Removal Figure 23. Locking Cam Levers Figure 24. Ball Detent Pins With Rings Figure 25. Separating The Frame Sections Figure 26. Motor Harness Cyclone/RevB/Apr03 www.pridemobility.
IX. 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 assemble the Sport 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 section to a horizontal position and insert the longer tube of the front section into the rear section first; make sure that the locking cam levers are in the unlocked (vertical) position and the ball detent pins are removed. 4.
X. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorized Pride Provider. • Rear Basket • Cup Holder • Safety Flag • Dust Cover • Weather Breaker Canopy (not shown but also available) Cyclone/RevB/Apr03 www.pridemobility.
XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING Any electromechanical device requires occasional troubleshooting. However, most problems that arise can 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 BEEP CODES Diagnostic beep codes help you to perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily.
XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly? See V. Your Sport Scooter. n Charge the Sport Scooters batteries more frequently. See VI. Batteries and Charging. n If the problem persists, have both of your Sport Scooters batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider. n You may perform the load test yourself, instead. Battery load testers are available at most automotive parts stores. n Follow the directions supplied with the load tester. n See VI.
XII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Sport 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 n If equipped with pneumatic tires, always maintain a proper 30-35 psi tire pressure.
XII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND REAR ELECTRONICS n Keep these areas free of moisture. n Allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your Sport Scooter again. FUSE REPLACEMENT In the event a fuse should cease to work: n Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot. n Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown. See figures 9 and 10. n Insert a new fuse of the proper rating.
XIII. 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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