Owner’s Manual
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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S
Please read and follow all instructions in this owner’s 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 owner’s 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 person’s failure to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to exercise good judgement and/or common sense.
The symbols below are used throughout this owner’s 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 owner’s manual may result in personal injury.
CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your scooter.
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Mobility Products Corp.
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INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... |
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SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... |
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SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... |
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YOUR VICTORY ........................................................................................................................ |
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VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ |
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VII. OPERATION............................................................................................................................... |
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VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ |
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IX. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... |
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XI. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. |
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XII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ |
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XIII. WARRANTY ............................................................................................................................... |
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I . I N T R O D U C T I O N
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 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.
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 troublefree service and enjoyment.
Information Exchange
Wewanttohearyourquestions,comments,andsuggestions regarding this manual.Wewouldalsoliketohearaboutthe 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:
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Pride Owners Club
As a Pride product owner, you are invited to register your product’s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Pride’s web site at www.pridemobility.com. As a registered member, each time you visit our site you will have access to the 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 owner’s manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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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 exten-
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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. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XII. “Care and Maintenance.”
Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter:
νCheck for proper tire inflation. Maintain 30-35 psi in each tire (if equipped with pneumatic tires).
νCheck all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
νCheck all controller connections to the utility tray. Make sure they are secured properly.
νCheck the brakes.
νCheck battery charge.
TIRE INFLATION
If your 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 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 scooter.
WARNING! Inflate your 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
Your scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this capacity.
WARNING! Exceeding the weight limit voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and damage to your scooter. 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 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 scooter.
νProceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
νTake wide swings with your scooter’s front wheel(s) 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.
νWhen driving down a ramp, keep the scooter’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent. See V. “Your Victory.”
νAvoid sudden stops and starts.
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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 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 a hill or diagonally up or down a hill; 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 scooter in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! Even though your scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figures 1 and 1A, 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, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
Other inclines may be natural or, if man-made, not designed specifically for scooters. Figures 1 and 1Aillustrate 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 backward 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.
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Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angles |
Figure 1A. Maximum Recommended Incline Angle |
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than shown in figures 1 and 1A may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.
WARNING! Never use an oxygen tank weighing more than 15 lbs. Never fill the 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 3. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability.
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 scooter from tipping.
WARNING! When cornering sharply,reduce your speed. When using your scooter at higher speeds, do not corner sharply. This greatlyreduces the possibility of a tip or fall.To avoid personal injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering.
BRAKING INFORMATION
Your scooter 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; and
2.Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to a near stop, or when power is removed from the system for any reason.
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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 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 scooter proceed backward down any step, curb, or other obstacle. This may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to ascend or descend. See figures 4 and 4A.
WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than two inches.
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OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your 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 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.
νReduce your scooter’s speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
νAvoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
νAvoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
νIf you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult fortraffic to see you when you are seated on your scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Wait until your path is clear of traffic, and then proceed with extreme caution.
NOTE: Safety accessories such as fluorescent flags, are available to order from your authorized Pride Provider.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your scooter 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 scooter.
WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not expose your scooter to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow, mist, or wash). Such exposure can damage your scooter. Never operate your scooter if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughly.
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that when pulled up allows the scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see V. “Your Victory.”
WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
νDisengage the drive motors only on a level surface.
νEnsure the key is removed from the key switch.
νStand behind the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a scooter to do this.
νAfter you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes.
Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
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:
νIf the key is removed from the key switch when the scooter is 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.
νIf the key is inserted into the key switch while the scooter is 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 an elevator.
WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your scooter.
DOORS
νDetermine if the door opens toward or away from you.
νUse your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar.
νDrive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your scooter gently and slowly backwards to pull the door open.
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