Pride Mobility TRAVEL MATE Owner's Manual
TRAVEL MATE
SAFETY GUIDELINES
WARNING! An authorised Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial
setup of this Travel Scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the Travel 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 per sonal injury
and/or equipment damage. On the product, this icon is represented as a black symbol with
a red circle and a red slash.
Please fill out the following information for quick reference:
Pride Provider:_____________________________________________________________________
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.
This product is manufactured by:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
USA
Copyright © 2007
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
INFMANU3673/Rev A/November 2007
088 609 661
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY......................................................................................................................................... 5
III. YOUR TRAVEL SCOO TER................................................................................................... 18
IV. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 23
V. OPERATION............................................................................................................................... 28
VI . DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY..................................................................................... 30
VII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 31
VIII.CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 34
IX. WARRANTY................................................................................................................................36
APPENDIX I: SPECIFICA TIONS................................................................................................. 37
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I. INTRODUCTION
SAFETY
W elcome to
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 authorised 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 pr oduct 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.
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
(Pride).
The product you have purchased combines state-
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
Before using your Travel 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 Provider immediately.
Where damage has occurred during transport, either to the packaging or content, please contact the delivery
company responsible.
INFORMA TION 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 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 Travel Scooter . Please
feel free to contact us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty . Ltd.
21 Healey Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia
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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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 .
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.
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Maximum weight capacity .
Unlocked and in freewheel mode.
Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode
to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
Locked and in drive mode.
Do not place the scooter in freewheel mode on a decline or 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.
Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible.
Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition.
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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 con verter or the battery charger.
Contact with tools can cause electrical shock.
Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while
operating.
Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the Travel Scooter while the
batteries are charging.
Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting
clothing can become caught in drive tyres.
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.
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Battery charger for indoor use only.
Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorised Pride Pro vider for information on
proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
Contains Lead.
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GENERAL
MANDA TOR Y! Do not operate your new Tra vel Scooter for the first time without completely
reading and understanding this owner’s manual.
Y our Travel 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 Travel 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 T ravel
Scooter 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 T ravel Scooter user will need to practice
operating the T ravel 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 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 Travel Scooter safely .
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your Travel Scooter to provide maximum mobility and utility . Some accessories are available from your authorised Pride Provider to further customise your Travel 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 Travel Scooter .
WARNING! Do not modify your Travel Scooter in any way not authorised by Pride. Do not
use accessories if they have not been tested or approved for Pride products.
REMOV ABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your Travel Scooter by any of its removable
parts, including the armrests, seat, or shroud.
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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 Travel Scooter operates smoothly and safely .
Perform the following inspections prior to using your T ravel Scooter:
! Check for the electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
! Check the brakes (freewheel lever in drive mode).
! Check battery charge.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Provider for assistance.
WEIGHT LIMIT ATIONS
Y our T ravel Scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Refer to the specifications table for this information.
MANDA TOR Y! Stay within the specified weight capacity for your T ravel 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 Travel Scooter . Carrying passengers on your
Travel Scooter may aff ect the centre of gravity, resulting in a tip or a 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 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 T ravel 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.
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 Tra vel 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 Tra vel 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).
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WARNING! When on any sor t of an incline or decline, never place the Travel Scooter in
freewheel mode, especially when seated on it or standing next to it.
WARNING! Even though your Travel 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 Trav el 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. Figur e 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. Your T ravel 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.
Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angles
WARNING! Never fill the front or rear basket with contents exceeding 6.8 kg.
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.
68 kg
14% (8°)
91 kg
12.3% (7°)
113 kg
10.5% (6°)
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 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 30.5 cm before the brake engages. If the throttle
control lever is released while moving in reverse, the powered Travel Scooter may “roll back” approximately 1 metre before the brake engages.
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Figure 2. Normal Driving P osition
Figure 2A. Increased Stability Driving P osition
CORNERING INFORMA TION
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 T ravel Scooter from tipping.
WARNING!
gravity . When using your Travel Scooter at higher speeds, do not corner sharply . This greatly
reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. Always exercise common sense when cornering.
When cor nering sharply, reduce your speed and maintain a stable centre of
BRAKING INFORMA TION
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 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.
OUTDOOR DRIVING SURF ACES
Y our T ravel 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 Travel Scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed
soil, grass, and gravel. Feel free to use your Travel 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 or wrapped around the axle.
! A void loosely packed gravel and sand.
! If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
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