Pride Mobility Celebrity DX Owner's Manual
Owner’s Manual
The Ultimate In Style & Performance
®
Castricummer Werf 26
1901 RW Castricum
The Netherlands
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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 injur y,
component damage, or malfunction (black symbol on yellow triangle with black border).
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause injur y to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white
symbol on blue dot with white border).
PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed
at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injur y to
personnel and/or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).
My authorized Pride Provider is:
Name:_____________________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:______________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:_______________________________________________________________________
Provider
Copyright © 2012
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
INFMANU3062/Rev B/October 2012
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY......................................................................................................................................... 5
III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 16
IV. Y OUR SCOOTER...................................................................................................................... 18
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 23
VI . OPERATION............................................................................................................................... 28
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 30
VIII.DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 34
IX. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 36
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 38
XI. WARRANTY................................................................................................................................41
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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.
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual and all other accompanying literature before
attempting to operate this product for the first time. In addition, your safety depends upon you, as well as your
provider, caretaker, or healthcare professional in using good judgement.
If there is any information in this manual which you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for
setup or operation, please contact your authorized Pride Provider. Failure to follow the instructions, warnings,
and notes in this manual and those located on your Pride product can result in personal injury or product
damage and void Pride’s product warranty.
NOTE: Any tasks and work procedures not described in this manual must be carried out by your authorized Pride Provider.
PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT
By accepting delivery of this product, you promise that you will not change, alter, or modify this product or remove
or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of this product; fail, refuse, or neglect to
install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.
INFORMA TION EX CHANGE
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 Pride product, 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 Pride product. Please
feel free to contact us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Europe B.V.
Castricummer Werf 26
1901 RW Castricum
The Netherlands
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact
us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
Shipping
During shipping the original packaging must be used and individual components (batteries, etc.) should be secured
against slipping. During transportation with for example, a truck, the scooter must be secured against slipping
(hazard when braking). Before using your scooter, make sure your delivery is complete. Should this not be the
case, please contact your authorized Pride Provider immediately. Where damage has occurred during transport,
either to the packaging or content, please contact the delivery company responsible.
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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.
EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Maximum seating weight.
Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Place unit on level ground and stand behind or to one side when changing from
drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
Locked and in drive mode.
Front-to-rear plug orientation.
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Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries.
Do not raise or lower the power seat while the scooter is in motion.
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop or other radio transmitter while
operating.
Avoid e xposure to rain, snow, ice, salt or standing w ater 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.
Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension lead
to the AC/DC conv erter or the battery charger.
Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
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GENERAL
MANDA T ORY! Do not operate y our 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. Please be aware that the final selection
and purchasing decision regarding the type of scooter to be used is the responsibility of the scooter user who is
capable of making such a decision and his/her healthcare professional (i.e., medical doctor, physical therapist, etc.).
The contents of this manual are based on the expectation that a mobility device expert has properly fitted the
scooter to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorized Pride Provider in
the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the scooter user will need to practice
operating the scooter in the presence of a trained attendant. A trained attendant can be defined as a family member
or care professional specially trained in assisting a scooter user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your scooter during daily activities, you will probably encounter situations in which you will
need some practice. Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you manoeuvre
through doorways, on and off lifts, up and down ramps and over moderate terrain.
Below are some precautions, tips and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to
operating the scooter safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Your scooter was designed and engineered to provide maximum mobility and utility. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove or disable any feature, part or function of your scooter.
WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorized by Pride. Unauthorized
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable parts.
Personal injury and damage to the scooter may result.
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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.
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.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
TYRE INFLATION
If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tyres, you should check or have the air pressure checked at least once
a week. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tyres and help ensure the smooth operation of your
scooter.
WARNING! It is critically important that 2-2.4 bar (30-35 psi) tyre pressure be maintained
in pneumatic tyres at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tyres. Low pressure
may result in loss of control and overinflated tyres may burst. Failure to maintain 2-2.4 bar
(30-35 psi) tyre pressure in pneumatic tyres at all times may result in tyre and/or wheel
failure, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to your scooter .
WARNING! Inflate your scooter tyres from a regulated air source with an available pressure
gauge. Inflating your tyres from an unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting
in a burst tyre and/or personal injury.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Your scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Refer to the specifications table for information.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity v oids your warranty and may result in personal
injury and dama ge to your scooter. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or
property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your scooter. Carr ying passengers ma y result in
personal injury and/or property damage.
INCLINE INFORMATION
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe access.
Some ramps may have turning switchbacks (180-degree turns) that require you to have good cornering skills on
your scooter.
Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
Take wide swings with your scooter around any tight corners. If you do that, the scooter’s rear wheels will
follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short and not bump into or get hung up on any railing corners.
When driving down a ramp, keep the scooter’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a
safely controlled descent.
Avoid sudden stops and starts.
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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. Then push the
throttle control lever forward slightly to ensure a safely controlled descent.
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.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas
cov ered with snow, ice, cut grass or wet leaves).
WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the scooter in freewheel
mode while seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! Even though your scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than those
illustrated in figures 1 and 1A, do not, under any circumstances, exceed the incline
guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual. Doing so could cause
instability in your scooter , resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter .
Handicap public access ramps are not subject to government regulation in all countries and therefore do not
necessarily share the same standard percent of slope. Other inclines may be natural or, if man-made, not designed
specifically for scooters. Figures 1 and 1A illustrate your scooter’s stability and its ability to climb grades under
various weight loads and under controlled testing conditions.
These tests were conducted with the scooter’s seat in the highest position and adjusted rearward on the seat base
to its farthest rearward position. Use this information as a guideline. Your scooter’s ability to travel up inclines is
affected by your weight, your scooter’s speed, your angle of approach to the incline and your scooter setup.
136-159 kg
10,5% (6˚)
68 kg
14,1% (8˚)
90 kg
12,3% (7˚)
113 kg
10,5% (6˚)
Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline
Angles (3-wheel)
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figures
1 and 1A may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in
personal injury .
136-159 kg
8,7% (5˚)
113 kg
12,3% (7˚)
68 kg
15,8% (9˚)
90 kg
14,1% (8˚)
Figure 1A. Maximum Recommended Incline
Angles (4-wheel)
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 6 kg. Never fill the front or
rear basket with contents exceeding 6 kg.
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When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 2A. This shifts the centre 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. If the throttle control lever is released while moving in reverse, the powered scooter may "rollback" approximately one
metre before the brake engages.
Figure 2. Normal Driving Position
Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving Position
CORNERING INFORMATION
Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of
tipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road
surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing from
a grassy area to a paved area – especially at high speed while turning) and abrupt directional changes. High
cornering speeds are not recommended. If you feel that you may tip over in a corner, reduce your speed and
steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your scooter from tipping.
WARNING!
speeds, do not corner sharply. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. To av oid
personal injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering.
When cornering sharply , reduce your speed. When using your scooter at higher
BRAKING INFORMATION
Your scooter is equipped with these powerful brake systems:
Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the centre/
stop position.
Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop or when
power is removed from the system for any reason.
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OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete or tarmac. However, Pride recognises 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.
Reduce your scooter’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING! Exercise extreme caution when operating the scooter on footpaths, pavements,
bridleways, pedestrian areas and roads. Obey the Code of Practice for Class 3 vehicle
users. Failure to heed could result in serious injury and/or damage to your scooter.
STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, KERBS, ETC.)
WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (kerbs,
porches, stairs, etc.).
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is
inordinately high. Serious personal injury and/or damage may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter proceed rearward down any step, kerb or
other obstacle. This may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury .
WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any kerb y ou may be required
to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A.
WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a kerb that has a height greater than 5 cm.
KERB
KERB
Figure 3. Correct Kerb Approach Figure 3A. Incorrect Kerb Approach
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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.
WARNING! Operating in rain, snow , salt, mist/spray conditions and on icy/slippery surfaces
can cause personal injury and/or damage to the scooter and electrical system. Maintain
and store your scooter in a dry and clean condition.
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when engaged, allows the scooter to be pushed. For
more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see IV. “Your Scooter.”
WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface.
Ensure the key is removed from the key switch.
Stand behind the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a
scooter to do this.
After you have finished pushing y our scooter , alw ays return it to the drive mode to lock
the brakes.
Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
An added feature built into the scooter is “push-too-fast” protection which safeguards the scooter against gaining
excessive speed while in freewheel mode.
“Push-too-fast” operates differently depending on which of two conditions exists:
If the key is switched “off” while in freewheel mode, the scooter’s controller activates regenerative braking
when the scooter is pushed faster than a maximum threshold which has been preprogrammed. In this case, the
controller is acting as a speed governor.
If the key is switched “on” while in freewheel mode, you will encounter considerable resistance at any speed.
This prevents the scooter from gaining unwanted momentum should the manual freewheel lever inadvertently
be released while driving the scooter.
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use a lift.
WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. Y ou may cause injury
to yourself and to others and/or damage your scooter .
DOORS
Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar.
Drive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your scooter gently and slowly
rearwards to pull the door open.
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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 handbags, packages or scooter accessories do not become caught in lift doors.
NOTE: If your scooter’s turning radius is greater than 1500 mm, it may be difficult to manoeuvre in
lifts and building entrances. Use caution when attempting to turn or manoeuvre your scooter in small
spaces and avoid areas that might pose a problem.
LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS
If you will be traveling with your scooter, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications and safety information set forth by
the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
WARNING! Never sit on your scooter when it is being used in connection with any type of
lift/eleva tion product. Your scooter w as not designed with such use in mind and any damage
or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Pride.
BATTERIES
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information.
WARNING! Scooter batteries are heavy (refer to specifications table). Lifting weight beyond
your capacity could result in personal injury. If necessary, get someone physically able to
lift the scooter batteries for you.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Always protect the batteries from freezing and never charge a frozen ba ttery .
Charging a frozen battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the battery.
WARNING! RED (+) cables must be connected to positive (+) battery terminals/posts. BLACK
(-) cables must be connected to negative (-) battery terminals/posts. Failure to connect
your battery harnesses in the proper manner may result in personal injury and/or damage
to your scooter. REPLACE cables immediately if damaged.
BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorized
Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the necessary information
on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
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.
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