Pride Mobility PRIDE LX10, PRIDE LX12, PRIDE LX11 User Manual
Owner ’s Manual
Includes LX10, LX1 1, and LX12
Please read the content
of your owners manual
before operating your
ATTENTION:
power chair.
21 Healey Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia
ACN# 088 609 661
“Pride LX10”
www.pridemobility.com
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power chair 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 power chair.
Copyright © 2003
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 15
IV. YOUR PRIDE LX ...................................................................................................................... 18
V. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 22
VI. DISASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................................... 24
VII. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ........................................................................................... 25
VIII.OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 28
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................... 30
X. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... 36
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I. INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Pty. Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Power
Chair. The Pride Power Chair 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 of your new power chair will add
convenience to your daily living.
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 power chair 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 power chair.
Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of unsafe use of a power chair. Pride is also
not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person and/or user to following
the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other instructions or recommendations contained
in other power chair related literature issued by Pride or contained on the power chair 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 power chair 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 power chair, 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 power chair, and about 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 power chair. Please feel free to
contact us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Pty. Ltd.
21 Healey Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia
ACN# 088 609 661
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My Authorised Pride Provider Is:
Name:_______________________________________________________________________________
Address:_____________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________
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.
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SAFETY
WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and
understanding this owners manual.
Your power chair 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 power chair user. Please be aware that the final
selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of power chair to be used is the responsibility of the power
chair 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 power
chair 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 power chair user will need to practice
operating the power chair 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 power chair user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your power chair 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 of 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 power chair safely.
Modifications
Pride has designed and engineered your power chair to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of
accessories is available from your authorised Pride Provider to further customise your power chair 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 power chair.
WARNING! Do not modify your power chair in any way not authorised by Pride. Unauthorised
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your power chair.
Pre-Ride Safety Check
Get to know the feel of your power chair and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check
before each use to make sure your power chair operates smoothly and safely. See IX. Care and Maintenance.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your power chair:
n Check for proper tyre inflation. Maintain 2-2.4 bar/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 tray. Make sure they are secured properly.
n Check the brakes. See IX. Care and Maintenance.
n Check battery charge. SeeVII. Batteries and Charging.
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NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Provider for assistance.
Weight Limitations
Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal injury
and/or damage to your power chair. 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 power chair. Carrying passengers on your power
chair may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
Tyre Inflation
If your power chair 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 power chair.
WARNING! It is important that 22.4 bar/ 3035 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 22.4 bar/3035 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 power chair.
WARNING! When changing a tyre, remove only the center lug nut, then remove the tyre. If any
further disassembly is required, deflate the tyre completely or it may explode, possibly resulting
in personal injury.
WARNING! Inflate your power chair drive 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.
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 power chair.
n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
n Take wide swings with your power chairs front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the power
chairs 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 power chairs speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure
a safely controlled descent. See VIII. Operation.
n Avoid sudden stops and starts.
When climbing an incline, try to keep your power chair moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly and then
accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, set your power chair to the slowest setting and drive in the
forward direction only. If your power chair starts to move down the incline faster than you anticipated or desired,
allow it to come to a complete stop by releasing the joystick, then push the joystick forward slightly to ensure a
safely controlled descent.
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WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline.
Drive your power chair 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 power chair in freewheel
mode while seated on it or standing next to it. Doing so may result in personal injury and/or
damage to your power chair.
WARNING! Never travel down an incline rearwards. This may result in personal injury.
Figure 1. Maximum Safe Angle (Ascending and Descending)
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than 8.7% may put your power chair
in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
Braking Information
Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
1. Regenerative uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the joystick 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.
Cornering Information
While your power chair is equipped with rear caster wheels in back and anti-tip wheels in front, excessively high
cornering speeds can still 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 power chair from tipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. This greatly reduces the possibility of a
tip or fall. To avoid personal injury and/or property damage, always exercise common sense
when cornering.
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Outdoor Driving Surfaces
Your power chair 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 power chair is designed to perform admirably on packed soil,
grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your power chair safely on lawns and in park areas.
n Reduce your power chairs speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
n Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
n Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
n If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
Freewheel Mode
Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained
attendant. For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode, see IV.
Your Pride LX.
WARNING! Do not use your power chair in freewheel mode without an attendant present. Personal
injury may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to personally place your power chair in freewheel mode while seated
on it. Personal injury may result. Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary.
WARNING! Do not place your power chair in freewheel mode while on an incline. The chair could
roll uncontrollably on its own, causing personal injury.
Figure 2. Kerb Approach (Correct and Incorrect)
Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.)
Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches,
stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a kerb is illustrated in figure 2.
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WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher
than two inches unless you have the assistance of an attendant.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or
other obstacle. This may cause the power chair to tip and cause personal injury.
Public Streets and Roadways
WARNING! You should not operate your power chair on public streets and roadways. Be aware
that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your power chair. Obey all
local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme
caution.
Stairs and Escalators
Power chairs are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator.
WARNING! Never use your power chair to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to
yourself and to others and/or damage your power chair.
Doors
n Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
n Drive your power chair gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your power chair gently
and slowly rearward 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 power chair and the door will reopen.
n Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or power chair accessories do not become caught in elevator doors.
Electromagnetic Fields
Your power chairs road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by mobile
telephones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless computer
links, microwave sources, and paging transmitters.
Lift/Elevation Products
If you will be traveling with your power chair, 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.
Motor Vehicle Transport
Although your power chair may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt was not designed with the intent of
providing proper restraint during motor vehicle transport. Anyone traveling in a motor vehicle should be properly
secured in his/her seat with seat belts approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
Make sure to secure or remove the batteries before loading your power chair into a motor vehicle for transport.
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Transfers
Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or
healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself.
To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a trained attendant perform the following tasks
before attempting a transfer:
n Turn the power off. See VIII. Operation.
n Ensure your power chair is not in freewheel mode. See IV. Your Pride LX.
n Turn both caster wheels toward the transfer destination to improve power chair stability during transfer.
n Make sure both armrests are flipped up or removed from your power chair.
n Flip the footrest up, or move the leg rests aside; this will help to keep your feet from getting caught on the
footrest or the leg rests during the transfer.
n Reduce the distance between your power chair and the object you are transferring onto.
WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat
to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injury.
WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the
power chair to tip and cause personal injur y.
WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the footrest. Such use may cause the power chair
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 power chair safely.
WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your power chair, make sure it is
fastened securely. Serious personal injury may result if you fall from the power chair.
WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is
your power chair suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle. Anyone traveling in a vehicle should be
properly belted into seats approved by the vehicle manufacturer.
WARNING! Do not sit on your power chair while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injur y and/or
property damage may result.
WARNING! Always be sure your power chair 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 power
chair.
Inclement Weather Precautions
WARNING! Rain, snow, salt, mist/spray, or icy/slippery conditions could cause serious injury and/
or damage to your power chair and the electronic system. Exposure to these weather elements
should be avoided whenever possible. Use extreme care when driving at all times. Maintain and
store your power chair in a dry and clean condition.
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Reaching and Bending
Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while
seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power chair from
tipping. Pride recommends that the power chair user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending
and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching
down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your center of gravity and the weight
distribution of the power chair. This may cause your power chair to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving.
Batteries
In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For
more information about your power chairs batteries, see VII. Batteries and Charging.
WARNING! Power chair batteries are heavy. Refer to the specifications table. 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.
Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and 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.
Battery Disposal and Recycling
If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorised
Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Your 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 joystick contact. This will also eliminate
the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic (EM) sources. Failure to do so may
result in personal injury.
Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair. This includes awareness of safety
issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations.
WARNING! Consult your physician if you are taking prescribed or over-the-counter medication or if you
have certain physical limitations. Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate
your power chair in a safe manner.
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