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 stateof-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 Front-to-rear plug orientation. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. 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.
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 tire inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tires). ! 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. Tire Inflation If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked regularly.
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 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.
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. 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 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 Elevators Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). ! If you are in the doorway of an elevator 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 elevator doors.
II. SAFETY WARNING! Always be sure your scooter and its batteries are properly secured when it is being transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. Preventing Unintended Movement WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact. Failure to do so may result in personal injury.
II. SAFETY Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations. WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations.
III. S P E C I F I C AT I O N S 50 cm 101.6 cm-111.7 cm 43cm - 53cm 8 cm 18" 3-wheel 115.5 cm 4-wheel 119 cm Length 45 cm 16" 50 cm 61 cm 3-wheel 104 cm 4-wheel 147 cm Turning Radius 61 cm Figure 4. Scooter Dimensions 8 cm 25 cm Figure 4A. Front Tire Dimensions 16 10 cm 25 cm Figure 4B. Rear Tire Dimensions www.pridemobility.
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I V. YOUR SCOOTER TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all of the controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, running lights switch, headlight switch, hazard lights switch, turn indicator buttons, on/off indicator LED, and horn buttons. See figure 5. WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER Lights Switch This three-position switch controls your scooter’s front (upper), front (lower), and rear running lights. ! Toggle the switch forward to turn on your scooter’s running lights and front (upper) light. ! Toggle the switch to the middle position to turn all scooter lights off. ! Toggle the switch rearward to turn on all scooter lights, including the front (lower) light. Horn Buttons The key must be fully inserted into the key switch for the horn to be operational.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER REAR SECTION The charger power cord receptacle, batteries (not shown), the main circuit breaker (reset button), the ammeter, the manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels, and the motor/transaxle assembly are located on the rear section of your scooter. See figure 6. AMMETER MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (RESET BUTTON) MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY ANTI-TIP WHEEL Figure 6.
I V. YOUR SCOOTER Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. ! The manual freewheel lever is located on the end of the motor/transaxle assembly at the right rear of the Ultimate. See figure 6. ! Remove the key from the key switch. ! Pull up on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system. ! You may now push your scooter.
V. B AT T E R I E S AND CHARGING Your scooter requires two sealed, maintenance free, 12-volt, deep cycle batteries. ! Charge the batteries prior to using your scooter for the first time. ! Keeping the batteries fully charged will keep your scooter running smoothly. READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using a color code. See figure 7.
V. B AT T E R I E S AND CHARGING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? When battery voltage is low, the charger works harder and sends more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the voltage of the batteries approaches a full charge, the charger sends less and less electrical current to the batteries. When the batteries are fully charged, the current sent to them from the charger is at nearly zero amperage.
V. B AT T E R I E S AND CHARGING ! Limit your baggage weight to essential items. ! Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion. ! Avoid stop-and-go driving. 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 contained in batteries.
V. B AT T E R I E S AND CHARGING Please follow these steps to properly break in your scooter’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life. 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This charging cycle brings the battery up to about 88% of its peak performance level. 2. Operate your new scooter in familiar and safe areas.
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 (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your scooter. GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER WARNING! Never attempt to get onto or off of your scooter without first removing the key from the key switch.
VI. O P E R AT I O N GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2. Make certain that you 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 scooter. 4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position. 5. Unfasten the positioning belt, if so equipped. 6. Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the side of your scooter. 7.
VI I. 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 scooter is in motion. Your scooter is equipped with a pivoting tiller that allows adjustment to several positions from the scooter deck to the furthest forward stop. 1. Lift the tiller adjustment lever. See figure 9. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Release the tiller adjustment lever to secure the tiller in position.
VI I. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT To adjust your scooter's reclining seat, perform these steps. See figure 11. 1. While pulling up on the seatback adjustment lever, lean forward or rearward to adjust the seatback. 2. Release the seatback adjustment lever once the seat is in a comfortable riding position. ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT The armrests of your scooter can be adjusted upward or downward. See figure 12. By turning the adjustment dial, the armrest will either raise or lower.
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 You can disassemble the scooter into seven pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the rear shroud, the basket, and the batteries. See figure 14. Place the scooter in an area where you have sufficient clearance to move the parts around. You need about 2 meters in all directions. You may need assistance to lift some of the scooter components. See III. “Specifications” for individual component weights.
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 17. 2. Position the toggle latch buckle over the top of the toggle latch. See figure 18. 3. Lower the tiller to the scooter floorboard. TOGGLE LATCH BUCKLE TOGGLE LATCH TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON Figure 17. Toggle Latch (Latched) Figure 18. Toggle Latch (Unlatched) Frame Separation 1.
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 21. 2. Align the lower slots of the front section with the corresponding pegs on the front of the rear section. PEG CURVED LOCKING BRACKETS WARNING! Position the front-to-rear harness so it will not become pinched between the frame halves when pivoting the rear section forward. See figure 22. 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. TIRE PRESSURE ! If equipped with pneumatic tires, always maintain a proper 2-2,4 bar tire pressure. WARNING! Overinflating a tire can cause it to explode.
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE FUSE REPLACEMENT In the event a fuse should cease to work: ! Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot. ! Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown. See figures 23 and 24. ! Insert a new fuse of the proper rating. Figure 23. Working Fuse Figure 24. Blown Fuse (Replace) REAR LIGHTS Light bulbs for the rear running lights and turn indicators are easily replaceable.
XI. WARRANTY TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: ! platform ! fork ! seat post Drive train, 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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