Pride Mobility Hurricane SCUK4500 Owner's Manual
Owner ’s Manual
The Ultimate In Style & Performance
®
Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road
Upper Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 5HA
www.pridemobility.com
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 set-up, contact your authorised Pride provider.
Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and
instructions in this owners manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good
judgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare professional. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any persons failure to follow
the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owners manual. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/
or damage resulting from any persons failure to exercise good judgement and/or common sense.
The symbols below are used throughout this owners manual to identify warnings and cautions. It is
very important for you to read and understand them completely.
WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owners manual may result in personal injury.
CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owners manual may result in damage to your
scooter.
Copyright © 2002
Pride Mobility Products Ltd.
INFMANU1698/REV D/AUGUST 2002
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 15
IV. YOUR HURRICANE ................................................................................................................. 17
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 24
VI. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 28
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 30
VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 33
IX. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 36
X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 37
XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 39
XII. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................41
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I. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride scooter.
Your scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We
are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation will add convenience to your daily living and ensure
complete satisfaction.
At Pride, your safety is important to us. Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before
you attempt to operate your Hurricane for the first time. These instructions were produced for your benefit.
Your understanding of these instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new Pride Hurricane.
Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of unsafe use of a Pride scooter. Pride is
also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person and/or user to
follow the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other instructions or recommendations
contained in other Hurricane related literature issued by Pride or contained on the Pride Scooter itself.
This owners manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of
publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary. Any changes to our products may
cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased.
If you experience any problems with your Hurricane that you are unable to solve, or if you do not feel capable of safely
following any of the instructions and/or recommendations as contained in this manual, please contact your authorised
Pride provider for assistance.
Once you understand how to operate and take care of your Hurricane, we are certain that it will give you years of
trouble-free service and enjoyment.
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 Pride Scooter and the service you received from your authorised 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 Scooter. Please feel free to write
us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Ltd.
Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road
Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HA
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My Authorised Pride Provider Is:
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________
Quick Reference Information:
Model:______________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your warranty card or your copy of this manual, e-mail or write to us
and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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GENERAL
WARNING! Do not operate your new Hurricane for the first time without completely reading and
understanding this owners manual.
Your Hurricane 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 Hurricane user. Please be aware that the final
selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of Hurricane to be used is the responsibility of the Hurricane
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
Hurricane to the user and has assisted the prescribing healthcare professional and/or the authorised Pride provider
in the instruction process for the use of the product.
There are certain situations, including some medical conditions, where the Hurricane user will need to practice
operating the Hurricane 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 Hurricane user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your Hurricane 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 maneuver
through doorways, on and off elevators, 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 Hurricane safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your Hurricane to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of
accessories is available from your Pride provider to further customize your Hurricane to better suit your needs and/
or preferences. However, under no circumstances should you modify, add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or
function of your Hurricane.
WARNING! Do not modify your Hurricane in any way not authorised by Pride. Unauthorised modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your Hurricane.
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PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your Hurricane and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check
before each use to make sure your Hurricane 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 Hurricane:
n Check for proper tyre inflation. Maintain 30-35 psi in each tyre (if equipped with pneumatic tyres).
n Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
n Check all controller connections to the electronics module. Make sure they are secured properly.
n Check the brakes.
n Check battery charge.
WARNING! It is critically important that 30-35 psi tyre pressure be maintained in pneumatic tyres at
all times. Failure to maintain 30-35 psi tyre pressure in pneumatic tyres at all times may result in
catastrophic tyre and/or wheel failure, causing serious personal injury and/or damage to your Hurricane.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your Hurricane. Carrying passengers on your Hurricane
may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride provider for assistance.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Your scooter is rated for a maximum 181 kg, (400 lb.) weight limit.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight limit voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and
damage to your Hurricane. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage
resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
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 Hurricane.
n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
n Take wide swings with your Hurricanes front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the Hurricanes
rear wheels will follow a wide arc, not cut the corner short, and not bump into or get hung up on any railing
corners.
n When driving down a ramp, keep the Hurricanes speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure
a safely controlled descent. See IV. Your Hurricane.
n Avoid sudden stops and starts.
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When climbing an incline, try to keep your Hurricane 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 button to the slowest
setting and driving in the forward direction only. If your Hurricane 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 Hurricane straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall.
Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline.
WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered
with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves).
WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the Hurricane in freewheel mode
while seated on it or standing next to it.
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. Figure 1 illustrates your scooters stability and its ability to climb grades under various
weight loads and under controlled testing conditions.
These tests were conducted with the Hurricanes seat in the highest position and adjusted rearward on the seat
base to its farthest rearward position. Use this information as a guideline. Your Hurricanes ability to travel up
inclines is affected by your weight, your Hurricanes speed, your angle of approach to the incline, and your Hurricanes
setup.
68 kg-136 kg
(150-300 lbs.)
12.3%
FIGURE 1. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INCLINE ANGLES
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than that shown in figure 1 may put
your Hurricane in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
158 kg-181 kg
(350-400 lbs.)
10.5%
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When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 3. This shifts the center of gravity of you
and your Hurricane toward the front of the Hurricane for improved stability.
WARNING! Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this
manual.
FIGURE 2. NORMAL DRIVING POSITION
FIGURE 3. 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 Hurricane from tipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. When using your Hurricane at higher
speeds, do not corner sharply. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. To avoid personal
injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering.
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BRAKING INFORMATION
Your Hurricane is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
1. Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/
stop position.
2. 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.
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your Hurricane 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 Hurricane is designed to perform admirably on packed soil,
grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your Hurricane safely on lawns and in park areas.
n Reduce your Hurricanes speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
n Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
n Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
n If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, KERBS, ETC.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (kerbs,
porches, stairs, etc.).
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Hurricane climb or descend an obstacle that is inordinately
high. Serious personal injury and/or damage may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Hurricane proceed rearwards down any step, kerb, or other
obstacle. This may cause the Hur ricane to tip and cause personal injury.
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PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING! You should not operate your Hurricane on public streets and roadways. Be aware that
it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Hurricane. Obey all local
pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme
caution.
NOTE: Safety accessories like reflectors, fluorescent flags, and various lighting packages are available to
order from your authorised Pride provider.
INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your Hurricane 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 Hurricane.
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not expose your Hurricane to any type of moisture at any
time (rain, snow, mist, or wash). Such exposure can damage your Hurricane. Never operate your
Hurricane if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughly.
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your Hurricane is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that when pulled up allows the Hurricane to be pushed.
For more information about how to place your Hurricane into and out of freewheel mode, See IV. Your Hurricane.
WARNING! Do not use your Hurricane in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal
injury may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your Hurricane in freewheel mode while seated on
it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your Hurricane in freewheel mode while on an incline. The Hurricane
could roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
TYRE INFLATION
If your Hurricane 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 Hurricane.
WARNING! It is critically important that pneumatic tyres be inflated to 30-35 psi. Do not
underinflate or overinflate your tyres. Improper tyre pressure may result in catastrophic tyre and/or
wheel failure. Serious personal injury and/or property damage may result.
WARNING! Inflate your Hur ricane drive tyres from a regulated air source with an available pressure
gauge. Minimum air pressure for Hurricane drive tyres is 30-35 psi. Inflating your tyres from an
unregulated air source could overinflate them, resulting in a burst tyre and/or personal injury.
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STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
Hurricanes are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Do not use your Hurricane to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injur y to
yourself and to others and damage your Hurricane.
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 Hurricane gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your Hurricane gently and
slowly rearwards to pull the door open.
ELEVATORS
Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
n 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 Hurricane and the door will reopen.
n Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or Hurricane accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS
If you will be traveling with your Hurricane, 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.
BATTERIES
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For
more information about your Hurricanes batteries, see V. Batteries and Charging.
WARNING! 32 AH batteries weigh 11 kg (25 lbs.) each, and 40 AH batteries weight 15 kg (32.5 lbs.)
each. If you are unable to lift that much weight, be sure to get help. Lifting beyond your capacity
can result in personal injury.
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 battery. Charging
a frozen battery may result in personal injury and/or damage to the battery.
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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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 Hurricane.
Although your Hurricane 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.
WARNING! Do not sit on your Hurricane while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and/or
property damage may result.
WARNING! Always be sure your Hurricane 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 Hurricane.
GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR HURRICANE
Getting onto and off of your Hurricane requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips
when getting onto and off of your Hurricane:
n Power down your Hurricane. See VI. Operation.
n Ensure that your Hurricane is not in freewheel mode. See IV. Your Hurricane.
n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch.
n The seat armrests can be flipped up to make getting on and off the Hurricane easier.
WARNING! Position yourself as far back as possible in the Hurricane seat to prevent the Hurricane
from tipping and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the Hurricane to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard. Such use may cause the Hurricane to
tip and cause personal injury.
POSITIONING BELTS
Your authorised Pride provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining
your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your Hurricane safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Hurricane, make sure it is
fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the Hurricane.
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