Drive Medical Prism 3-wheel, Prism 4-wheel Sport, Prism 4-wheel Owner's Manual

Drive Medical Ltd

Ainleys Industrial Estate, Elland, West Yorkshire,HX5 9JP

Tel: [phone] / Fax [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.drivemedical.co.uk

Part No. Z40949 (Rev A)

SCOOTER

RANGE

Feel free to enjoy life!

The team at Drive Medical develops its products to give our customers the freedom to live

independently. This encompasses their daily home life and provides them with the

opportunity to enjoy an outing with family and friends. Our goal is to develop a range that

will provide individuals with a chance to enjoy every day life..

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Prism Electric Scooter Page 1 of 15 Owner’s Handbook (Code: Z40949 Rev A)

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

Problem: Scooter will not switch on
Symptoms:
Batteries not connected
Circuit breaker has tripped
Rear and front sections not
connected

Remedy:
Check batteries connected
Push circuit breaker to reset
Check connection on front­to-rear loom

Problem: Scooter will switch on but will not run
Symptoms:
Flat batteries
Charger plugged in
Motor in freewheel mode

Remedy:
Recharge battery
Unplug charger from scooter
Push down freewheel lever

Problem: Scooter appears slow
Symptoms:
Flat batteries
Speed setting slow

Remedy:
Recharge battery
Turn up speed dial

Problem: Seat moves whilst in use
Symptoms:
Seat not locked in position

Remedy:
Slowly rotate the seat until it
drops in place and is secure.

Problem: Tiller appears loose
Symptoms:
Tiller adjustment knob loose

Remedy:
Tighten tiller adjustment
knob

Problem: Horn sounds involuntarily / automatically
Symptoms:
The scooter has diagnosed a
fault

Remedy:
Ensure the wigwag paddle is
released and switch the
scooter off and on.
Recharge batteries if error
persists.

Prism Sport pictured

CONTENTS

1. PREFACE

2. SAFETY NOTICE

2.1 Before Driving

2.2 Whilst Driving

2.3 Labelling

2.4 Electromagnetic Interference

3. PARTS INTRODUCTION

4. OPERATION

4.1 Control Panel

4.2 How to Operate Your Scooter

5. DRIVING ON THE ROAD

6. BATTERY CHARGING AND CARE

7. INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE

7.1 Daily Checking

7.2 Service Record

7.3 Battery Pack and Tyres

7.4 Cleaning

7.5 Storage

7.6 Moving About

7.7 Disassembling the Scooter for

Transportation

7.8 Assembling the Scooter

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

9. SPECIFICATION

10. WARRANTY

11. APPENDIX: SERVICE RECORD

12. APPENDIX: SHROUD INSTALLATION

Prism Electric Scooter Page 2 of 15 Owner’s Handbook (Code: Z40949 Rev A)

1. PREFACE AND INTRODUCTION

• Please carefully read this owner’s handbook before
using the scooter to ensure that you operate the
scooter safely. Improper use of the scooter could
result in damage, injury or traffic accidents.

• This handbook also advises how to get most out of
your scooter by giving comprehensive operating,
assembly and maintenance instructions for the
scooter.

• A repair and maintenance record chart and
warranty information is included with this
handbook. Please keep it in a safe place or with the
scooter.

• If someone else uses the scooter make sure that you
provide him or her with this handbook for their
consideration.

• As designs change some of the illustrations and
pictures in the manual may not correspond to the
scooters that you purchased. We reserve the right
to make design modifications.

• The Prism range of scooter are part of the Mercury
range, and have been designed and manufactured
to provide a comfortable and secure yet affordable
solution for some mobility requirements. They are
manoeuvrable and are suitable for indoor and some
outdoor application where the terrain is forgiving
(for example smooth paths, shopping centres, etc).
They are class 2 scooters as defined by the Road
Traffic Act 1988. They feature a rotating seat and
can be easily folded and disassembled.

• There are three models available:

3-wheel model for compact environments

4-wheel model for greater stability

4-wheel Sport model for better performance

2. SAFETY

Before Driving

• The user needs to be familiar with the use and
operation of this scooter before driving.

• Ride on the pavement and pedestrian areas only.
Never ride on motorways or dual carriageways.

Only use road to cross to other side of the
pavement.

• Be aware of traffic when crossing or using roads.

• Use extreme caution when driving your scooter in

busy areas such as shopping malls.

• Do not drive the scooter under the influence drink
or drugs, or when you are tired.

• Be careful when using the scooter in low light. It has
not been design for use at night.

• Before using the scooter in busy or hazardous
environments, familiarise yourself with the
operation of the scooter. Practice in an open and
safe area which is free from hazards and other
people. Turn the speed dial down for your initial
practice.

2.2 Whilst Driving

• Do not use your scooter on surfaces that are
muddy, gravelly, bumpy, narrow, snowed over, icy;
or on towpaths near to canals which are not
guarded.

• Do not use your scooter outside when it is raining,
snowing, misty or windy.

• Do not make erratic turnings on your scooter.

• Bear in mind driving motions such as accelerating,

stopping, turning, reversing, and the effect of
gradients.

• Slow down when driving on gradients. Always lean
forward when climbing a steep gradient. Do not
travel on gradients exceeding those stated on the
diagram below:

• Do not drive on roads with large drops or potholes.

• The scooter is not suitable for carrying passengers.

• Do not use the scooter to carry heavy goods.

• Do not use a mobile phone or other wireless

communication devices whilst driving. Always stop

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somewhere suitable and switch off the scooter
before using the phone.

• Do not set in freewheel mode when driving,
especially on a gradient. Ensure that the scooter’s
automatic brake is applied before use.

• Do not exceed the weight limit of the scooter.

2.3 Labelling

• Please carefully read all labels applied to the
scooter before driving. For future reference, do not
remove them from the scooter. The labels are also
shown below:

NEVER LIFT SCOOTER UP BY THE

REAR OR FRONT OF SHROUD

Above: Located on rear shroud

WARNING

!

Never operate the freewheel lever while

seated on the scooter or on an incline!

OPERATION OF THE FREEWHEEL LEVER

Always pull UP FIRMLY for freewheel mode

Always push DOWN FIRMLY for drive mode

Above: Located by freewheel lever on rear

WARNING:

EMI

REFER TO

OPERATORS

MANUAL FOR

INFORMATION

Above: Located on rear

Product Code:

Drive Medical HX5 9JP
Serial #:
Max User Mass 115kg

Above: Located on rear

WARNING



Please hold the tiller before loosen
the tiller adjustment knob.



Before lifting or driv ing the scooter
make certain the tiller adjustment
knob is fully tightened.



Never attempt to adjust the tiller
whilst the scooter is in motion

Above: Located on tiller

2.4 Electromagnetic Interference

• Scooters may be susceptible to electromagnetic
interference (EMI) from sources such as mobile
phones, walkie-talkies, TV and radio broadcast
stations and amateur radio sets. In some cases,
there is a risk this interference may cause
involuntary movement of the scooter. The scooter
has been tested and passed to withstand
interference to a level of 20V per metre.

• Be aware that the above sources may cause
involuntary movement due to EMI. Exercise caution
whilst using the aforementioned devices and avoid
close proximity to TV and Radio broadcast stations.

• The addition of components or accessories may
effect the EMI susceptibility of the scooter. Do not
fit accessories other than Drive Medical authorised
accessories.

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3. PARTS INTRODUCTION

CONTROL

PANEL

CHARGER

SOCKET

TILLER

ADJ. KNOB

DRAG

HANDLE

FRONT

WHEEL

LOCK

ARM

REST

SEAT

SEAT
POST

SEAT

ROTATION

LEVER

BATTERY

PACK

CONTROL

PANEL

CHARGER

SOCKET

TILLER

ADJ. KNOB

FRONT
WHEEL

LOCK

KEY

IGNTION

ARM

REST

SEAT

SEAT

POST

SEAT

ROTATION

LEVER

BATTERY

PACK

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

SEAT
POST
PULL

HANDLE

FREE-

WHEEL

LEVER

ANTI TIP

WHEEL

Please note that the detachable body shrouds are not
identified on this parts description.

For more information about the body shrouds please
refer to the installation instructions supplied with the
body shroud packs.

A copy of these instructions is also contained at the
back of this manual.

4. OPERATION

4.1 Control Panel

Please note the Prism Sport has a slight different
control panel layout, but functions are the same.

4

7

6

CHARGER

SOCKET

SPEED

DIAL

HORN

WIGWAG

PADDLE

KEY

IGNITION

POWER

EYE

BATTERY

GAUGE

4.2 How To Operate Your Scooter

• Key Ignition. The key ignition acts as the power
switch for the scooter. To switch the power on, turn
the key clockwise and power eye should illuminate.
To switch the power off, turn the key anticlockwise,
after which the power eye should switch off and the
key can be removed.

Do not turn the ignition off whilst driving
as this will lead to an emergency stop and
possible risk of damage or injury.

• Speed Dial. Turn the speed dial to determine the
maximum speed of the scooter. Turn the dial
clockwise to increase the speed setting and turn the
dial anticlockwise to decrease the speed setting.

Do not adjust the speed dial whilst driving
as this could result in loss of control. Do
not set the highest speed whilst driving
indoors.