Pride Mobility PMV520CRED, PMV520HGRN, PMV520VBLU, PMV520OBLK User Manual
Owner ’s Manual
ATTENTION:
Read everything
in this manual
before operating
your Scooter
®
The Ultimate In Style & Performance
Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586
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 local authorized 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 © 2001
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
INFMANU1298/REV D/JUNE 2001
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. EMI/RFI .......................................................................................................................................... 9
IV. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 12
V. DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................... 14
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................... 19
VII. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 23
VIII.COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 25
IX. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 27
X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 29
XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 30
XII. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES................................................................................................. 31
XIII.WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... 32
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I. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (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 scooter 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 Scooter.
Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of the 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 scooter 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 scooter that your are not able to solve, or if you do not feel capable of
safely following any of the instructions and/or recommendations contained in this manual, please contact
your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
Once you understand how to operate and take care of your scooter, 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 regarding 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 authorized
Pride Provider.
Please notify us of any change of address so we can keep you apprised of important information regarding
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 Corporation
Attn: Customer Care Department
182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
customercare@pridemobility.com
1-800-424-8205
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I. INTRODUCTION
Pride Owners Club
As a Pride product owner, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners
Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Prides web site
www.pridemobility.com. As a registered member, each time you visit our site you will have access to the
at
most interactive and honest educational venue available today for people with mobility needs, their families,
and friends.
From our home page, click on the button that reads Owners Club to enter a page dedicated to current and
potential Pride product owners. You will gain access to interviews, stories, recreation ideas, daily living tips,
product and funding information, and interactive message boards. Message boards invite you to speak with
other Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or
concerns you may have.
My Authorized Pride Provider Is:
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________
Quick Reference Information:
Scooter Model:________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________
NOTE:If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or this owners manual, contact us and
we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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II. SAFETY
As you begin to use your Boxster during your daily activities, you will encounter situations that, at first,
may require some practice to negotiate on your Boxster PMV. Simply take your time as you operate your
Boxster and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways, on and off
of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.
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 Boxster gently and slowly forward to push the door open; or drive your Boxter gently and
slowly backwards 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 PMV and the door will reopen.
n Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or Boxster accessories do not become caught in the elevator
doors.
RAMPS AND OTHER INCLINES
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination. These ramps are designed for
easy and safe PMV access. Some ramps may have turning switchbacks that require good cornering skills
on your Boxster.
n Take wide swings with your Boxsters front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the Boxsters
rear wheels will follow a wide arc. Do not cut the corner short, and do not bump into or get hung up on
any railing corners.
n When driving down a ramp, keep the Boxsters speed adjustment dial (see V. Description) set to the
tortoise (slowest speed setting) to ensure a safely controlled descent.
n Never drive your Boxster across the side of a hill or diagonally up or down a hill, and do not stop, if
possible, while driving up or down an incline.
n Avoid sudden stops and starts.
Other inclines may be natural or, if man-made, not designed specifically for PMVs. Figure 1 illustrates
your Boxsters stability and its ability to climb grades under various weight loads and under controlled
testing conditions.
10˚
200 lbs.
9˚
250 lbs.
8˚
300 lbs.
7˚
150 lbs.
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Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angle
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II. SAFETY
These tests were conducted with the Boxsters seat in the highest position and adjusted backward on the
seat base to its farthest rearward position. Use this information as a guideline. Your Boxsters ability to
travel up inclines is affected by your weight, your PMVs speed, your angle of approach to the incline, and
your PMV setup.
n 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 Boxster toward the front of the PMV 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
DRIVING SURFACES
Your Boxster was designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions; dry, level surfaces composed of concrete or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes the fact that there will be times when
you will operate your Boxster on surfaces other than concrete or asphalt. So we have also designed your
Boxster to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel.
n Feel free to use your Boxster safely on lawns and in park areas.
n Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
n Packed soil and gravel, such as driveways or roads, will present no problem for your Boxster.
n Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
n If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
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II. SAFETY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
n Do not operate your new Boxster for the first time without completely reading and understanding this
owners manual.
n Do not carry passengers on your Boxster.
n If your Boxster is equipped with a reclining seat, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the seat in the
reclined position.
n Do not leave the key in the key switch when your Boxster is unattended.
n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and that the key is removed from the key switch before
getting on or off of your Boxster. Make certain that the seat is in a locked position when you are
operating your Boxster.
n Reduce your Boxsters speed when you are operating it on uneven terrain and soft surfaces.
n Reduce your Boxsters speed when you are driving it around a corner.
n Never drive your Boxster across the side of a hill or diagonally up or down a hill, and do not stop, if
possible, while driving up or down an incline.
n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline and when
driving near a raised surface or unprotected ledges and drop-offs (curbs, porches, stairs, etc.).
n Never remove your Boxsters anti-tip wheels or modify the Boxster in any way that is not authorized by
Pride.
n Use extreme caution when operating your Boxster on busy streets and in parking lots or shopping malls
and never ride your Boxster where you cannot safely and legally walk.Consult local municipal or state
agencies with regard to operating your Boxster on public roadways.
n Do not operate your Boxster while you are under the influence of alcohol.
n Check with your physician if you are taking any medications that may affect your ability to operate your
Boxster safely.
n Keep your hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard when you are operating your Boxster.
n Make certain that the tires are properly inflated (30 psi).
n Never use your Boxster PMV as a seat in a moving vehicle.
n Make certain that the Boxsters batteries are properly secured when you are transporting your PMV in
another vehicle.
n Disconnect your Boxsters batteries if you will not be using the PMV for more than 48 hours.
n Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! Do not expose the electronics to any type of moisture at any time
(rain, snow, mist, or washing the PMV). Such exposure can damage the electronics.
Never attempt to ride a PMV that has been exposed to moisture until it
has dried thoroughly.
Do not operate or store the PMV 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). Attempting to operate the PMV in
such conditions can damage the electronics and potentially result in loss of control.
Do not operate a PMV 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/or safety of your PMV.
Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a
frozen battery. This will damage the battery and may cause personal injury.
Attempting to charge a battery in freezing conditions does not prevent a battery from freezing.
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III. EMI/RFI
EMI/RFI WARNINGS
Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can
cause unintended motion of electric PMVs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When
electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called
Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
EMI/RFI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
The following FAQs summarize what you should know about EMI/RFI. Use this information to minimize
the risk that EMI/RFI will adversely affect your Boxster.
Where do radio waves come from?
Radio waves are emitted from the antennas of cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkietalkies and CBs), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links,
microwave sources, and paging transmitters. Radio waves are a form of EM. Because EM is more intense
closer to transmitting antennas (sources of emission), the EM fields from two-way radios are of special
concern to electric PMV users.
If EMI/RFI affects my Boxster, what kind of motion should I expect?
This is difficult to predict. The answer would depend on a number of factors:
n The strength of the radio waves.
n The construction of your particular Boxster.
n The location of your Boxster (whether it is on level ground or on an incline).
n Whether or not your Boxster is in motion.
The motion of any electric PMV affected by EMI/RFI can be erratic. The PMV may come to a sudden stop
or move in an uncontrolled manner. Also, it is possible for EMI/RFI to release the brakes of an electric
PMV. Some intense EMI/RFI can even damage the control system components of an electric PMV.
Is there any way to know for certain whether or not radio waves are the cause of any unintended
motion of my Boxster?
Unfortunately, EMI/RFI may be difficult to recognize, since the signals from radio sources are invisible
and may be intermittent. However, the FDA recommends that you report all incidents of unintended motion
or unintended brake release of your electric PMV to the PMVs manufacturer and, if possible, determine
whether or not there was a radio wave source nearby at the time of the incident.
One precaution you can take against inadvertent motion of your Boxster is to make certain that you or
someone else is not the cause of the unintended motion.
n Turn off your Boxster by removing the key from the key switch when you are getting on or off of your
Boxster.
n Never leave the key in the key switch of an unattended Boxster.
n By following these steps, you greatly reduce the risk of you or anyone else inadvertently bumping the
throttle control levers and causing the Boxster to move unintentionally.
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III. EMI/RFI
Has anyone been injured by the erratic, unintended motion of an electric PMV?
The FDA has reports of injuries that resulted from uncontrolled motion of electric PMVs, but it is not clear
just how many of those injuries were actually caused by EMI/RFI.
Are all PMVs susceptible to EMI/RFI?
Each make and model of electric PMV differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. That is, each PMV has a
particular level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/m). A higher
resistance level offers greater protection against EMI/RFI. In other words, an electric PMV with a high
resistance level is less likely to be affected by a strong radio source than is an electric PMV with a low
resistance level.
What is the FDA doing about the problem?
The FDA has written to electric PMVs manufacturers and requested that those manufacturers test their new
PMV models to be certain that they provide a reasonable degree of resistance against EMI/RFI. The FDA
has stated that all newly manufactured models of electric PMVs should have a resistance level of at least 20
V/m. This resistance level provides a reasonable degree of protection against the common sources of EMI/
RFI.
The FDA has also requested or recommended that:
n Electric PMV manufacturers clearly label new products with that products resistance level or state that
the resistance level is not known.
n The labeling or informational material supplied with new electric PMVs must explain what the resis-
tance level means and warn users about the possibility of EMI/RFI and how to avoid it.
n Electric PMV manufacturers undertake an educational program to inform electrical PMV users and
their caregivers about the problems associated with EMI/RFI and about the actions they can take to
minimize the risk of EMI/RFI.
n While there is no exact way to tell if your PMV is totally safe, an immunity level of 20 V/m (May 1994)
is generally achievable and useful. Adding accessories and components or modifying the unit may
change the susceptibility to EMI/RFI.
What can I do to find out if my Boxster is likely to be affected by EMI/RFI?
If you have had your Boxster for some time and have not experienced any unintended motion, it is not
likely that you will have a problem in the future. However, it is always possible that EMI problems could
arise if you are close to a source of radio waves. Therefore, it is very important for you to be alert to this
possibility. The Boxster PMV meets or exceeds a resistance level of at least 20 V/m.
What can I do to reduce the risk of my Boxster being affected by EMI/RFI?
Here are some precautions you can take:
n Do not turn on or use hand-held personal communications devices, such as citizens band (CB) radios
and cellular phones, while your Boxster is turned on.
n Be aware of nearby radio wave transmitters, such as radio or TV stations and hand-held or mobile two-
way radios. Try not to operate your Boxster too close to those transmitters. For example, if you are on
an electric PMV with a resistance level of at least 20 V/m, you should remain at least three feet from a
hand-held two-way radio and at least ten feet from a mobile two-way radio.
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n Be aware that adding accessories and/or components, or modifying your Boxster in any way, may
change its EMI/RFI resistance level and may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave
sources.
What should I do if my Boxster moves unexpectedly?
If unintended motion or unintended brake release occurs, turn off your Boxster (by removing the key) as
soon as it is safe to do so.
If my Boxster moves unintentionally, where should I report the incident?
Call our headquarters at 1-800-800-8586 to report the incident.
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