Owner’s Manual The Ultimate In Style & Performance® Castricummer Werf 26 1901 RW Castricum The Netherlands 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! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border). MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified.
CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 5 III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 16 IV. YOUR SCOOTER.....................................................
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 PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight. Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
II. SAFETY Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard. If necessary, properly install an approved 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure to heed could result in personal injury and/or property damage.
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 Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter: Check for proper tyre inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tyres). Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded. Check all harness connections. Make sure they are secured properly. Check the brakes. Check battery charge. Tyre Inflation If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tyres, you should check or have the air pressure checked regularly.
II. SAFETY WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your scooter straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline. WARNING! Do not drive your scooter across the side of an incline or diagonally up or down an incline; do not stop, if possible, while driving up or down an incline.
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 30,5 cm 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 Lifts Modern lifts have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). If you are in the doorway of a lift 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 lift doors.
II. SAFETY Motor Vehicle Transport Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your scooter while traveling in a motor vehicle. The scooter should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries removed and properly secured. WARNING! Although your scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designed to provide restraint during motor vehicle transport.
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. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 30,5 cm 81 - 86,5 cm 41,25 - 46,5 cm 5,75 cm 43 cm 40,5 cm 3-wheel: 109,25 cm 4-wheel: 113,5 cm 43 - 56 cm 3-wheel: 96,5 cm 4-wheel: 127 cm Turning Radius 54,75 cm Figure 4. Scooter Dimensions 8 cm 5 cm 20 cm Figure 4A. Front Tyre Dimensions 16 23 cm Figure 4B. Rear Tyre Dimensions www.pridemobility.
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I V. YOUR SCOOTER TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, key switch, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, running lights switch, 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. YOUR SCOOTER Running Lights Switch This button controls your scooter’s front and rear running lights. Toggle the switch forward to turn on the running lights. Toggle the switch back to turn off the running lights. WARNING! Scooter users are required to use their lights when visibility is restricted— day or night. Failure to use the lighting system in periods of poor visibility may result in personal injury. Horn Button This button activates a warning horn.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your scooter. They are bolted onto the frame at the rear of your scooter. PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorized by Pride. WARNING! The anti-tip wheels may cause interference with the smooth transition of your scooter when negotiating obstacles such as kerbs. Contact your authorized Pride Provider for more information.
V. BAT T E R I E S AND CHARGING Your scooter is equipped with two sealed, maintenance free batteries. Charge the batteries prior to using your scooter 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 uses a color code to indicate the approximate strength of your batteries.
V. BAT T E R I E S AND CHARGING Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely: 1. Position your scooter close to a standard electrical outlet. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3. Make certain that the manual freewheel lever is in the drive position. 4. Remove the charger power lead receptacle cover from the charger power lead receptacle and plug the 3-pin charger power lead into the receptacle. See figure 8. 5. Make sure the battery charger switch is in the “off” position. See figure 8A.
V. BAT T E R I E S 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 voltage approaches full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical current to the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent by the charger is at nearly zero amperage.
V. BAT T E R I E S AND CHARGING What type and size of battery should I use? We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are deepcycle batteries that are similar in performance. Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps. WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
V. B AT T E R I E S 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 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.
VI. O P E R AT I O N BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. “Batteries and Charging.” Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed forward unless you are manually pushing your scooter.
VI. O P E R AT I O N OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your scooter. This driving position gives you the most control over your vehicle. Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed. Press your thumb against the appropriate side of the throttle control lever. The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.
VII. 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 from the scooter deck to the farthest forward stop. See figure 10. 1. Turn the tiller angle adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the tiller. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3.
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS FRONT-TO-BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT You can reposition the scooter’s seat forward or rearward to one of three settings, to adjust the distance between the seat and the tiller. 1. Remove the seat from your scooter. Refer to VIII. “Disassembly and Assembly.” 2. Remove the four bolts that fasten the seat to the seat platform. See figure 11. 3. Align the seat platform with the desired set of holes on the seat. 4. Replace and tighten the four bolts securely.
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 WARNING! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury. Ask for assistance when necessary while disassembling or assembling your scooter. No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooter. Always disassemble or assemble your scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work.
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 figures 18 and 18A. 2. Secure the toggle latch buckle over the top of the toggle latch. See figure 18B. 3. Grab the hand grip on the tiller, loosen the tiller adjustment knob, and gently lower the tiller down to the centre of the scooter floorboard. 4. Fully tighten the tiller adjustment knob. TOGGLE LATCH TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON Figure 18.
V I I I . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY ASSEMBLY 1. Position the front and rear sections of your scooter as shown in figure 20. 2. Align the locking brackets of the front section with the corresponding pegs on the front of the rear section. WARNING! Position the front-to-rear harness so it won’t become pinched between the frame halves when pivoting the rear section forward. 3.
IX. 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.
IX. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? Charge the scooter’s batteries more frequently. See V. “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 V. “Batteries and Charging” or III.
X. 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. TYRE PRESSURE If equipped with pneumatic tyres, always maintain a proper 2-2.4 bar tyre pressure. Regularly inspect your scooter’s tyres for signs of wear.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ABS PLASTIC SHROUDS The front tiller shroud, front shroud, and the rear shroud are formed from durable ABS plastic and are coated with an advanced formula urethane paint. A light application of car wax will help the shrouds retain their high gloss. 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.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE NYLON LOCK NUT REPLACEMENT Any nylon insert lock nut removed during the periodic maintenance, assembly or disassembly of the scooter must be replaced with a new nut. Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local hardware stores or through your authorized Pride Provider.
XI. WARRANTY TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform fork seat post Drivetrain, including: differential motor frame welds brake ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Pride Scooter 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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