Pride Mobility Ranger Owner's Manual
RANGER
SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING! An authorised Pride Dealer or qualified technician must perform the initial
setup of this scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
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! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation. Failure to follow
designated procedures can cause either personal injury, component damage or
malfunction. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol on a yellow
triangle with a black border.
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause personal injury and/or equipment damage. On the product,
this icon is represented as a white symbol on a blue dot with a white border.
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited. These actions should not be performed at
any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause personal
injury and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black
symbol with a red circle and a red slash.
Intended Use
The intended use of the Pride Mobility Products device is to provide mobility to persons limited to a
seated position that have the capability of operating a powered scooter.
Quick Reference Information
Pride Dealer:
Address:
Phone Number:
Purchase Date: Serial Number:
NOTE: This owner’s 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. The latest/current version of this manual is available on
our website.
Copyright © 2012
Pride Mobility Products Ltd.
INFMANU1209/Rev K/February 2012
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................ 4
II. SAFETY ................................................................................................................. 5
III. YOUR SCOOTER .............................................................................................. 19
IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ................................................................... 23
V. OP E R AT I O N ...................................................................................................... 28
VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................... 30
VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ........................................................... 33
VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................. 34
IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................... 35
X. WARRANTY ....................................................................................................... 38
APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................39
Ranger www.pridemobility.com
3
I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Ltd. (Pride). The scooter you have purchased combines state-of theart 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 scooter should bring you years of trouble-free operation 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 dealer, carer 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 authorised Pride Dealer. Failure to follow the instruc-
tions, warnings and notes in this manual and those located on your scooter can result in personal
injury or product damage and will void Pride’s product warranty.
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.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Before using your scooter, make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be individually
packaged. If you do not receive a complete delivery, please contact your authorised Pride Dealer immediately. Where damage has occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content, please contact the
delivery company responsible.
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 scooter, and about the service you received from your authorised Pride Dealer. 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 scooter. Please feel free to contact us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Ltd.
32 Wedgwood Road
Bicester, Oxon OX26 4UL
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.
4
www.pridemobility.com Ranger
II. SAFETY
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.
EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it.
Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it.
Explosive conditions exist!
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Ranger www.pridemobility.com
5
II. SAFETY
Maximum seating weight.
Do not place scooter in freewheel mode on a decline.
Do not place scooter in freewheel mode on an incline.
Wear safety goggles.
Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive
conditions.
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop or other radio transmitter while
operating.
6
www.pridemobility.com Ranger
II. SAFETY
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt or standing water 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.
Do not connect an extension lead to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger.
Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with
tools can cause electrical shock.
Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the batteries
are charging.
Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and
new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time.
Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting
clothing can become caught in drive tyres.
Ranger www.pridemobility.com
7
II. SAFETY
Battery charger for indoor use only.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for information on
proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
Contains Lead.
8
www.pridemobility.com Ranger
II. SAFETY
GENERAL
WARNING! Do not operate your 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 authorised Pride
Dealer 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 you become accustomed
to operating the scooter safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your scooter to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range
of accessories are available from your authorised Pride Dealer to further customise your scooter 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 scooter.
WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorised by Pride. Do not use
accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride Products.
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable parts,
including the armrests, seat or shroud.
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.
Ranger www.pridemobility.com
9
II. SAFETY
Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter:
Check for proper tyre inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated
on each tyre 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 authorised Pride Dealer 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 the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on
the tyre 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 the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on pneumatic tyres at all
times may result in tyre and/or wheel failure.
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.
NOTE: If the tyres on your scooter list the psi rating only, use the following conversion formulas to find
the bar or kPa rating: bar = psi x 0.06895; kPa = psi x 6.89476.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Your scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Refer to the specifications table for information.
MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity for your scooter. Exceeding the
weight capacity voids your warranty. 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. Carrying passengers on your scooter
may affect the centre of gravity, resulting in a tip or fall.
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.
10
www.pridemobility.com Ranger
II. SAFETY
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 on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the scooter in
freewheel mode, especially while seated on it or standing next to it.
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 covered with snow, ice, cut grass or wet leaves).
WARNING! Even though your scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than
those illustrated in figure 1, 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.
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 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.
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figure
1 may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip.
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 6.8 kg (15 lbs.). Never fill the
rear basket with contents exceeding 6.8 kg (15 lbs.).
181.4 kg
28.5 stone
(400 lbs.)
8.7% (5°)
Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angle
Ranger www.pridemobility.com
11
II. SAFETY
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 "roll back" approximately 30.48 cm (1 foot) before the brake engages. If the
throttle control lever is released while moving in reverse, the powered scooter may "roll back" approximately 1 metre (3 feet) 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! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable centre of
gravity. When using your scooter at higher speeds, do not corner sharply. This greatly
reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. Always exercise extreme common sense when
cornering.
BRAKING INFORMATION
Your scooter is equipped with two 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.
12
www.pridemobility.com Ranger
KERB
II. SAFETY
KERB
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions - dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete, blacktop 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.
STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING! Exercise extreme caution when operating the scooter on footpaths,
pavements, bridleways, pedestrian areas and roads. Obey all local pedestrian traffic
rules.
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.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter proceed rearward down any step, kerb
or other obstacle. This may cause the scooter to tip.
WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any kerb you may be
required to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 4.
WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a kerb that has a height greater than 5 cm (2 in.).
Figure 3. Correct Kerb Approach
Ranger www.pridemobility.com
Figure 4. Incorrect Kerb Approach
13
II. SAFETY
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.
PROHIBITED! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions and on icy/slippery
surfaces can cause damage to the scooter and electrical system. Maintain and store
your scooter in a dry and clean condition.
WARNING! Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of
upholstered and non-upholstered items on the scooter, possibly resulting in skin
irritation. Exercise caution when using your scooter in extremely hot or cold conditions
or when exposing your scooter to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your scooter is equipped with manual freewheel levers that, when pushed down, allow the scooter to be
pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see III.
“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 to the side of the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on
a scooter to do this.
After you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to
lock the brakes.
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.
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.
14
www.pridemobility.com Ranger
Loading...