Owner’s Manual The Ultimate In Style & Performance® Planet Mobility Inc.
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 scooter specialist. 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 ........................................................................................................................................ 17 IV. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................
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 that 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.
I. INTRODUCTION INFORMATION EXCHANGE We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. We would also like to hear about the safety and reliability of your new scooter, and about the service you received from your authorized Pride Provider. Please notify us of any change of address, so we can keep you apprised of important information about safety, new products, and new options that can increase your ability to use and enjoy your scooter.
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. Read and follow the information in the owners manual. Maximum seating weight. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating.
II. SAFETY Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Explosive conditions. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. 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.
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. 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 for proper tire inflation (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 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 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 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). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or adversely affect the performance and safety of your scooter. WARNING! Do not operate or store your scooter where it may be exposed to inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow, mist, and below freezing temperatures (such as storage on an outside car/van lift).
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/or 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 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. EMI/RFI ELECTROMAGNETIC AND RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (EMI/RFI) Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse affect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles. The interference can come from sources such as cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave signals, and paging transmitters.
I V. SPECIFICATIONS 12" 31" - 32" 12" - 13" 1.75" 17" 37" 16" 22"- 29" 34" Turning Radius 21" Figure 4. Sonic Dimensions 2.5" REAR TIRE 2" FRONT TIRE 7.5" Figure 4A. Sonic Tire Dimensions 18 www.pridemobility.
I V. Model Numbers Colors Overall Length Overall Width Total Weight Without Batteries Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Turning Radius Speed (maximum) Range Per Charge* Ground Clearance Weight Capacity Standard Seating Drive System Dual Braking System Tires Battery Requirements Battery Charger SPECIFICATIONS SC50 Red, Blue 37 in. 21 in. 93 lbs. 35 lbs. 34 in. Variable up to 4.25 mph (With 12 AH batteries) Up to 10 miles 1.75 in. 300 lbs. Type: Foldable molded plastic Dimensions: 17 in. width 16 in.
V. Y O U R S C O O T E R 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, status LED, and horn button. 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.
V. Y O U R S C O O T E R Battery Condition Meter The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the approximate strength of your batteries. 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. REAR SECTION The manual freewheel lever, anti-tip wheels, and the motor/transaxle assembly are located on the rear section of your scooter.
V. Y O U R S C O O T E R BATTERY CHARGING COMPONENTS The batteries, off-board battery charger port, and main circuit breaker (reset button) make up the battery charging components. See figure 7. Batteries (Not Shown) The batteries store the electrical energy needed to power the scooter. The scooter is equipped with an easy to remove battery pack located within the battery compartment. To view the battery pack, remove the battery compartment lid.
V I . 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 off-board battery charging system. n Charge your scooters batteries prior to using it for the first time. n Keep the batteries fully charged to 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.
V I . 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 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.
V I . 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.
V I . B AT T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERY REPLACEMENT 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.
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 position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in freewheel mode unless you are manually pushing your scooter. n Is the tiller lock knob in the unlocked position? See IX. Disassembly and Assembly. GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER 1. Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
VII. OPERATION n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. n Release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. n The electromechanical disc park brake automatically engages when your scooter comes to a stop. NOTE: Your scooters reverse speed is slower than that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3.
VIII. 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 an adjustable pivoting tiller. 1. Turn the tiller adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the tiller. See figure 13. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Turn the tiller adjustment knob clockwise to secure the tiller in position.
I X . 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 scooter. 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 scooter take up more floor space than when assembled. REAR SECTION You can disassemble your scooter into four pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, and the battery pack. See figure 15.
I X . 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 (Latched) Figure 19. Toggle Latch (Unlatched) Frame Separation 1.
I X . 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 22. 2. Use the tiller handle to lift the front section as you align the lower slots of the front section with the corresponding pegs on the front of the rear section. See figure 21. 3. Holding the seat post, slowly pivot the rear section forward until the curved locking brackets are fully connected onto the top rear pegs. See figure 20. 4.
X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 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 scooter are designed to help you perform basic troubleshooting quickly and easily.
X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING What if the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly? n Charge the scooters batteries more frequently. See VI. Batteries and Charging. n If the problem persists, have both of your scooters batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider. n See VI. Batteries and Charging or IV. Specifications for information about your scooters battery type. n Check the 5-amp fuse located next to the circuit breaker button.
XI. 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 with your authorized Pride Provider. 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 tire sidewalls to help to preserve them.
XII. WARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Three years on all structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Three-year prorata drivetrain 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.
