Pride Mobility Ultimate 3, Ultimate 4, CF3000AUS, CF3400AUS Owner's Manual
Owner ’s Manual
The Ultimate In Style & Performance
®
21 Healey Road
Dandenong, 3175
Victoria, Australia ACN # 088 609 661
www.pridemobility.com
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Please read and follow all instructions in this owners 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 setup,
contact your scooter specialist.
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 and/or on the scooter to identify warnings, cautions,
and important information. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Additional symbols
are identified in II. Safety.
WARNING! Failure to follow designated procedures can cause personal injury or component
damage or malfunction (on the scooter-black symbol on yellow triangle with black border).
PROHIBITED! These actions should be prohibited. These actions should not be performed
at any time or in any circumstances. Performing a prohibited action can cause injury to
personnel and/or damage to equipment (black symbol with red circle and red slash).
NOTE: Supplemental information that may be helpful to operate the equipment.
Copyright © 2003
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 17
IV. YOUR SCOOTER ...................................................................................................................... 19
V. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 23
VI. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 27
VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 29
VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................... 32
IX. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 35
X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 36
XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 38
XII. WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................40
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WELCOME
state-of-the-art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features
will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities. Once you understand how to safely
operate and care for your scooter, it should give you years of trouble free operation and service.
Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and notes in this manual before attempting to operate your scooter 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 in 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 in this
manual and those located on your scooter can lead to personal injury and/or damage to the scooter,
including voiding the warranty.
EXPRESSED AGREEMENT OF INDEMNIFICATION
In accepting delivery of this product, the Purchaser specifically promises that s/he will not change, alter, or modify
this product or remove or render inoperable or unsafe any guards, shields, or other safety features of the product;
or remove, obliterate, or obstruct any safety and instruction signs, or fail, refuse, or neglect to install any retrofit kits
from time to time provided by Pride to enhance user safety. Purchaser also specifically agrees that if s/he breaches
any such promises, or if s/he is remiss, neglect, or deficient in the safe operation or maintenance of this product, the
purchaser will indemnify and hold harmless Pride from any and all types of actions, suits, claims, or demands,
including products liability claims by purchaser, for injuries or loss arising out of the operation, maintenance, repair,
or other use of this product. Purchaser specifically agrees that this Express Agreement of Indemnification is a
condition of sale supported by adequate consideration and was read and understood by the purchaser before
purchasing and delivery of the product.
to
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
(Pride).
The scooter you have purchased combines
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
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 scooter. Please feel free to contact
us at the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd.
21 Healey Road
Dandenong 3175
Victoria, Australia
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PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
As an owner of a Pride product, 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 product 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, select "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. 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 you may have.
My authorised Pride Provider:
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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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. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell
batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
Read and follow the information in the owners manual.
Maximum seating weight.
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.
Front-to-rear plug orientation.
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Do not raise or lower the power seat while the scooter is in motion.
Do not remove anti-tip wheels.
Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while
operating.
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.
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GENERAL
WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading
and understanding this owners 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 Provider 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 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 scooter safely.
MODIFICATIONS
Pride has designed and engineered your scooter to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of accessories is available from your authorised Pride Provider 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. Unauthorised
modifications may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.
REMOVABLE PARTS
WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable parts.
Personal injury and damage to the scooter may result.
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
Your scooters road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular telephones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless computer links,
microwave sources, and paging transmitters.
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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 XI. Care and Maintenance.
Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter:
n Check for proper tyre inflation (if equipped with pneumatic tyres).
n Check all electrical connections. Make sure they are tight and not corroded.
n Check all harness connections. Make sure they are secured properly.
n Check the brakes.
n Check battery charge.
If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Provider 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 2-2.4 bar (30-35 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 2-2.4
bar (30-35 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 scooter.
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 and/or personal injury.
WEIGHT LIMIT ATIONS
Your 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 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 proper ty 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.
n Proceed with extreme caution as you approach the downgrade of a ramp or other incline.
n Take wide swings with your scooter around any tight corners. If you do that, the scooters 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 scooters speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a
safely controlled descent.
n Avoid sudden stops and starts.
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10.5%
12.3%
14.1%15.8%
68 kg
113 kg
136-159 kg
90 kg
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.
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. Figures 1 and 1A illustrate your scooters stability and its ability to climb grades under
various weight loads and under controlled testing conditions.
These tests were conducted with the scooters seat in the highest position and adjusted rearward on the seat base
to its farthest rearward position. Use this information as a guideline. Your scooters ability to travel up inclines is
affected by your weight, your scooters speed, your angle of approach to the incline, and your scooter setup.
68 kg
14.1%
Figure 1. (3-wheel) Maximum Recommended
Incline Angles
WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figures
1 and 1A may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in
personal injury.
90 kg
12.3%
113 kg
10.5%
136-159 kg
8.7%
Figure 1A. (4-wheel) Maximum Recommended
Incline Angles
WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 7 kg. Never fill the rear
basket with contents exceeding 7 kg.
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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 scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability.
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. When using your scooter at 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.
BRAKING INFORMATION
Your scooter is equipped with these powerful brake systems:
1. Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever 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.
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OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES
Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. 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.
n Reduce your scooters speed when driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.
n Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.
n Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
n If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
STREETS AND ROADWAYS
WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware
that it may be difficult for traffic 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 like fluorescent flags are available to order from your authorised
Pride Provider.
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. Serious personal injur y and/or damage may result.
WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter proceed rearward down any step, kerb, or
other obstacle. This may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury.
WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any kerb you may be required
to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A.
WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a kerb that has a height greater than 5 cm.
KERB
KERB
Figure 3. Correct Kerb Approach Figure 3A. Incorrect Kerb Approach
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