Pride Mobility SC40X User Manual
Owner’s Manual
®
The First Name In Travel Mobility
Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586
www.pridemobility.com
SAFETY GUIDELINES
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the T ravel 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 that can cause personal
injury, equipment, and/or property damage (Black symbol on yellow triangle with black
border).
MANDATORY! These actions should be performed as specified. Failure to perform
mandatory actions can cause injury to personnel and/or damage to equipment (white
symbol on blue dot).
PROHIBITED! These actions are prohibited; do not perform at any time or in any situation.
Performing a prohibited action can cause personal injur y and/or equipment damage (black
symbol with red circle and red slash).
Please fill out the following information for quick reference:
Pride Provider:_______________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:______________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Phone Number:______________________________________________________________________
Serial Number:_____________________________________________________________________ __
NOTE: This owner ’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available
at the time of publication. W e 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.
Copyright © 2006
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
INFMANU3234/Rev A/May 2006
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 5
III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 16
IV. YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER ................................................................................................... 18
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 21
VI. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 26
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 28
VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 30
IX. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 32
X. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 34
XI. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................36
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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state-of
the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. W e 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 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.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE
W e want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions about this manual. W e would also like to hear about
the safety and reliability of your new T ravel Scooter, 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 Travel Scooter . Please
feel free to contact us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Attn: Customer Care Department
182 Susquehanna A ve.
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
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.
PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
As an owner of a Pride product, you are encouraged to enroll in the Pride Owners Club. Complete and return your
enclosed product registration card or visit Pride's web site at www .pridemobility.com.
From our home page, select “Owners Club” to enter a page dedicated to current and potential Pride product
owners. Y ou will gain access to interviews, stories, recreation ideas, daily living tips, product and funding information, and interactive message boards. These message boards invite you to communicate with other Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or concerns.
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PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
The symbols below are used on the Travel Scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely .
Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to
reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
Pinch/Crush points created during assembly.
Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
Maximum weight capacity.
EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m.
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.
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Fully charge batteries before operating.
Remove key from an unattended Travel Scooter.
Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries.
Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
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 necessar y, 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 converter or the battery charger.
Disposal and recycling-Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for information on
proper disposal of your Pride product and its packaging.
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GENERAL
MANDATORY! Do not operate your new Travel Scooter for the first time without completely
reading and understanding this owner’s manual.
Y our T ravel 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 T ravel Scooter user. Please be aware that the
final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type of Travel Scooter to be used is the responsibility of the
Travel 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 Travel
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 Travel Scooter user will need to practice
operating the Travel 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 Travel Scooter user in various daily living activities.
As you begin using your Travel 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 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 Travel Scooter safely .
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your Travel Scooter to provide maximum mobility and utility . However , under
no circumstances should you modify , add, remove, or disable any feature, part, or function of your Travel Scooter .
WARNING! Do not modify your Travel Scooter in any way not authorized by Pride.
Unauthorized modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your Travel
Scooter.
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your Travel Scooter by any of its removable
parts. Personal injury and damage to the Travel Scooter may result.
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PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK
Get to know the feel of your Travel Scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check
before each use to make sure your T ravel Scooter operates smoothly and safely.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your Travel Scooter:
Check for proper tire inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tires).
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.
TIRE INFLATION
If your T ravel Scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or have the air pressure checked at least
once a week. Proper inflation pressures will prolong the life of your tires and help ensure the smooth operation of
your Travel Scooter.
WARNING! It is critically important that 30-35 psi tire pressure be maintained in pneumatic
tires at all times. Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires. Low pressure may result in
loss of control, and overinflated tires may burst. Failure to maintain 30-35 psi tire pressure
in pneumatic tires at all times may result in tire and/or wheel failure, causing serious
personal injury and/or damage to your Travel Scooter.
WARNING! Inflate your Travel Scooter tires from a regulated air source with an available
pressure gauge. Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them,
resulting in a burst tire and/or personal injury.
WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
Y our T ravel Scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Refer to the specifications table for information.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty and may result in personal
injury and damage to your Travel Scooter. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries
and/or property damage resulting from failure to obser ve weight limitations.
WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your Travel Scooter. Carrying passengers may
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 Travel Scooter.
Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
T ake wide swings with your Travel Scooter around any tight corners. If you do that, the Travel 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 Travel Scooter’ s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to
ensure a safely controlled descent.
A void sudden stops and starts.
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When climbing an incline, try to keep your Travel 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 Travel 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 Travel 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 Travel 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! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the Travel Scooter in
freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! Even though your Travel Scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than
that 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 Travel Scooter, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your Travel 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 Travel Scooters. Figure 1 illustrates your Travel Scooter’ s stability and its ability to climb grades
under various weight loads and under controlled testing conditions.
These tests were conducted with the Travel 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. Y our Travel Scooter’s ability to travel
up inclines is affected by your weight, your T ravel Scooter’s speed, your angle of approach to the incline, and your
Travel Scooter setup.
260 lbs.
8° (14.1%)
Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angle
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figure
1 may put your Travel Scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in
personal injury.
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 15 lbs. Never fill the front or
rear basket with contents exceeding 15 lbs.
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When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 2A. This shifts the center of gravity of
you and your Travel Scooter toward the front of the Travel Scooter for improved stability .
NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward, the
powered Travel Scooter may roll back approximately 1 foot before the brake engages. If the throttle
control lever is released while moving in reverse, the powered Travel Scooter may roll back approximately 3 feet before the brake engages.
Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving PositionFigure 2. Normal 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 while cornering, reduce your speed and
steering angle (i.e., lessen the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your Travel Scooter from tipping.
WARNING!
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.
When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. When using your Travel Scooter at
BRAKING INFORMATION
Y our T ravel Scooter is equipped with these powerful brake systems:
Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/
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
Y our T ravel Scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, 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 Travel Scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed
soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your T ravel Scooter safely on lawns and in park areas.
Reduce your Travel Scooter’ s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
A void tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
A void loosely packed gravel and sand.
If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING! You should not operate your Travel Scooter on public streets and roadways. Be
aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Travel
Scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and
then proceed with extreme caution.
STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, CURBS, ETC.)
WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (curbs,
porches, stairs, etc.).
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your Travel 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 Travel Scooter proceed backward down any step,
curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the Travel Scooter to tip and cause personal
injury.
WARNING! Be sure your Travel Scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be
required to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A.
WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in.
Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach
Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach
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INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
Exposure of your Travel Scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If
suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your Travel Scooter proceed to shelter at the
earliest opportunity . Thoroughly dry your Travel Scooter before storing, charging, or operating your Travel Scooter .
WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions, and on icy/slippery surfaces
can cause personal injury and/or damage to the Travel Scooter and electrical system.
Maintain and store your Travel Scooter in a dry and clean condition.
FREEWHEEL MODE
Y our T ravel Scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pushed forward, allows the Travel
Scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your Travel Scooter into and out of freewheel
mode, see IV . “Your Travel Scooter .”
WARNING! When your Travel 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 or to the side of the Travel Scooter to engage or disengage freewheel
mode. Never sit on a Travel Scooter to do this.
After you have finished pushing your Travel Scooter, always retur n it to the drive mode
to lock the brakes.
Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your Travel
Scooter.
An added feature built into the Travel Scooter is “push-too-fast” protection which safeguards the T ravel 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 T ravel Scooter’s controller activates regenerative
braking when the Travel 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 T ravel Scooter from gaining unwanted momentum should the manual freewheel
lever inadvertently be released while driving the Travel Scooter .
STAIRS AND ESCALATORS
Travel Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator .
WARNING! Do not use your Travel Scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause
injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your Travel 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 Travel Scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your Travel Scooter
gently and slowly rearwards to pull the door open.
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