Pride Mobility Wrangler User Manual
Owner ’s Manual
ATTENTION:
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The Ultimate In Style & Performance
Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586
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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 authorized Pride Provider.
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 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 owners manual may result in personal injury.
CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owners manual may result in damage to your
scooter.
Copyright © 2003
Pride Mobility Products Corp.
CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................... 4
II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................... 6
III. EMI/RFI .......................................................................................................................................... 9
IV. SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................... 11
V. DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................................... 13
VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ............................................................................................ 17
VII. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 22
VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS................................................................................................ 24
IX. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 27
X. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................. 28
XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 29
XII. WARRANTY................................................................................................................................30
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I. INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride
PMV (Personal Mobility Vehicle). Your PMV 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 PMV 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 PMV.
The PMV is not an FDA approved medical device. As such, it is untended to be used as a luxury personal
transportation device. It is recommended that you consult your physician before using this or any personal mobility/transportation device. The manufacturer and distributor of this PMV 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 PMV related literature issued by Pride or contained on the Pride PMV itself. The failure to follow these instructions will also void
your warranty.
This owners 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 PMV 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 PMV, we are certain that it will give you years of trouble-free
service and enjoyment.
Information Exchange
We want to hear your questions, comments, and suggestions regarding this manual. We would also like to hear about the
safety and reliability of your new Pride PMV, 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 PMV. Please feel free to write us at
the address below:
Pride Mobility Products Corporation
Attn: Technical Service Department
182 Susquehanna Avenue
Exeter, PA 18643-2694
customercare@pridemobility.com
1-800-424-8205
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I. INTRODUCTION
Pride Owners Club
As a Pride product owner, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club.
You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Prides 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:
PMV Model:________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or this owners manual, call or write to
us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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II. SAFETY
As you begin to use your Wrangler during your daily activities, you will encounter situations that may require some
practice. Simply take your time as you operate your Wrangler and you will soon be in full and confident control as
you maneuver through doorways, on and off of elevators, up and down ramps, and over moderate terrain.
DOORS
n Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
n Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar.
n Drive your Wrangler slowly forward to push the door open; or drive your Wrangler slowly backwards as you
pull the door open.
ELEVATORS
Modern elevators have a door-edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the elevator door(s).
n If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or
allow the rubber door edge to contact the PMV to reopen the door.
n Use care that pocketbooks, packages, or Wrangler accessories do not become caught in the elevator doors.
RAMPS AND OTHER INCLINES
More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination, designed for easy and safe access.
Some ramps may have turning switchbacks that require you to have good cornering skills on your Wrangler.
n Take slow, wide swings with your PMVs front wheels around any tight corners. If you do that, the rear wheels
will follow a wide arc and will not cut the corner short, bump into, or get hung up on any railing corners.
n When driving down a ramp, keep your Wranglers speed adjustment dial (see V. Description) set to the
tortoise (slowest speed setting) to ensure a safely controlled descent.
n Avoid sudden stops and starts.
Other inclines may be natural or, if man-made, not designed specifically for PMVs. Figure 1 illustrates your Wranglers
stability and its ability to climb grades under various weight loads and under controlled testing conditions.
400lbs.
5˚
FIGURE 1. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INCLINE ANGLE
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The controlled tests show that, 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 Wrangler toward the front of the PMV for improved stability.
Your Wrangler was designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions; dry, level surfaces
composed of concrete or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will operate your
PMV on surfaces other than concrete or asphalt. For that reason, we also designed your Wrangler to perform
admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel.
n Feel free to use your Wrangler safely on lawns and in park areas.
n Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.
n Packed soil, gravel, driveways, or roads will not present a problem for your Wrangler.
n Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand.
n If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface.
WARNING! Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented
in this manual.
FIGURE 3. INCREASED STABILITY DRIVING POSITIONFIGURE 2. NORMAL DRIVING POSITION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch before getting on
or off of your Wrangler.
n Make sure that you set the 5-10 mph switch to 5 and the speed adjustment dial to the tortoise setting when
you begin using your Wrangler.
n Ensure the seat is in a locked position when you are operating your Wrangler.
n If your PMV is equipped with a reclining seat, do not operate the vehicle with the seat
in the reclined position.
n Do not operate your Wrangler while you are under the influence of alcohol.
n Check with your physician if you are taking any medication(s) that may affect your ability to operate your
Wrangler.
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n Do not exceed the specifications in this manual.
n Do not carry passengers on your Wrangler under any circumstances.
n Never drive your Wrangler 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.
n Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your Wrangler. This
recommended driving position gives you the most control over your vehicle.
n Use extreme caution when driving on busy streets, in parking lots, or in shopping malls.
n Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces or unprotected ledges or drop-offs (kerbs,
porches, stairs, etc.).
n Drive slowly through turns.
n Make certain that the tires are properly inflated (14 psi).
n Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery; this damages the
battery and may cause personal injury.
n Never use your Wrangler as a seat in a moving vehicle. Your Wrangler is not designed to be used as such and
cannot protect you in the event of an automobile accident or an abrupt stop.
n Secure the batteries before loading your Wrangler into another vehicle for transport.
n Disconnect the batteries if you are not going to operate your Wrangler for more than 48 hours. Do not carry
passengers on your Wrangler.
n Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING! Do not expose the electronics to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow,
mist or washing the Wrangler). Such exposure can damage the electronics. Never attempt to ride a Wrangler that has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughly.
WARNING! Do not operate or store the Wrangler where it may be exposed to inclement
weather conditions such as rain, snow, mist and below-freezing temperatures
(such as storage on an outside car/van lift). Attempting to operate the Wrangler in such
conditions can damage the electronics and potentially result in loss of control.
WARNING! Do not operate a Wrangler 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/or safety of your Wrangler .
WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery. This damages the battery and may cause personal injury. Attempting to
charge a battery in freezing conditions does not prevent a battery from freezing.
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III. EMI/RFI
EMI/RFI WARNINGS
Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause
unintended motion of electric PMVs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operation of an electrical device, that adverse effect is called Electromagnetic
Interference (EMI) or Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).
EMI/RFI FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
The following FAQs summarize what you should know about EMI/RFI. Use this information to minimize the risk
that EMI/RFI will adversely affect your Wrangler.
Where do radio waves come from?
Radio waves are emitted from the antennas of cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies and
CBs), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave sources,
and paging transmitters. Radio waves are a form of EM. Because EM is more intense closer to transmitting
antennas (sources of emission), the EM fields from two-way radios are of special concern to electric PMV users.
If EMI/RFI affects my Wrangler, what kind of motion should I expect?
This is difficult to predict. The answer would depend on a number of factors:
n The strength of the radio waves.
n The construction of your particular Wrangler.
n The location of your Wrangler (whether it is on level ground or on an incline).
n Whether or not your Wrangler is in motion.
The motion of any electric PMV affected by EMI/RFI can be erratic. The PMV may come to a sudden stop or
move in an uncontrolled manner. Also, it is possible for EMI/RFI to release the brakes of an electric PMV. Some
intense EMI/RFI can even damage the control system components of an electric PMV.
Is there any way to know for certain whether or not radio waves are the cause of any unintended motion
of my Wrangler?
Unfortunately, EMI/RFI may be difficult to recognize, since the signals from radio sources are invisible and may be
intermittent. However, the FDA recommends that you report all incidents of unintended motion or unintended
brake release of your electric PMV to the PMVs manufacturer and, if possible, determine whether or not there
was a radio wave source nearby at the time of the incident.
One precaution you can take against inadvertent motion of your Wrangler is to make certain that you or someone
else is not the cause of the unintended motion.
n Turn off your Wrangler by removing the key from the key switch when you are getting on or off of your
Wrangler.
n Never leave the key in the key switch of an unattended Wrangler.
By following these steps, you greatly reduce the risk of you or anyone else inadvertently bumping the throttle
control levers and causing the Wrangler to move unintentionally.
Has anyone been injured by the erratic, unintended motion of an electric PMV?
The FDA has reports of injuries that resulted from uncontrolled motion of electric PMVs, but it is not clear just how
many of those injuries were actually caused by EMI/RFI.
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Are all PMVs susceptible to EMI/RFI?
Each make and model of electric PMV differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. That is, each PMV has a particular
level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/m). A higher resistance level offers
greater protection against EMI/RFI. In other words, an electric PMV with a high resistance level is less likely to be
affected by a strong radio source than is an electric PMV with a low resistance level.
What is the FDA doing about the problem?
The FDA has written to electric PMVs manufacturers and requested that those manufacturers test their new
models of PMVs to be certain that they provide a reasonable degree of resistance against EMI/RFI. The FDA has
stated that all newly manufactured models of electric PMVs should have a resistance level of at least 20 V/m. This
resistance level provides a reasonable degree of protection against the common sources of EMI/RFI.
The FDA has also requested or recommended that:
n Electric PMV manufacturers clearly label new products with that products resistance level or state that the
resistance level is not known.
n The labeling or informational material supplied with new electric PMVs must explain what the resistance level
means and warn users about the possibility of EMI/RFI and how to avoid it.
n Electric PMV manufacturers undertake an educational program to inform electrical PMV users and their
caregivers about the problems associated with EMI/RFI and about the actions they can take to minimize the
risk of EMI/RFI.
n While there is no exact way to tell if your PMV is totally safe, an immunity level of 20 V/m (May 1994) is
generally achievable and useful. Adding accessories and components or modifying the unit may change the
susceptibility to EMI/RFI.
What can I do to find out if my Wrangler is likely to be affected by EMI/RFI?
If you have had your Wrangler for some time and have not experienced any unintended motion, it is not likely that
you will have a problem in the future. However, it is always possible that EMI problems could arise if you are close
to a source of radio waves. Therefore, it is very important for you to be alert to this possibility. The Wrangler PMV
meets or exceeds a resistance level of at least 20 V/m.
What can I do to reduce the risk of my Wrangler being affected by EMI/RFI?
Some precautions are:
n Do not turn on or use hand-held personal communications devices, such as citizens band (CB) radios and
cellular phones, while your Wrangler is turned on.
n Be aware of nearby radio wave transmitters, such as radio or TV stations and hand-held or mobile two-way
radios. Try not to operate your Wrangler too close to those transmitters. For example, if you are on an electric
PMV with a resistance level of at least 20 V/m, you should remain at least three feet from a hand-held two-way
radio and at least ten feet from a mobile two-way radio.
n Be aware that adding accessories and/or components, or modifying your Wrangler in any way, may change its
EMI/RFI resistance level and may make it more susceptible to interference from radio wave sources.
What should I do if my Wrangler moves unexpectedly?
If unintended motion or unintended brake release occurs, turn off your Wrangler (by removing the key) as soon as
it is safe to do so.
If my Wrangler moves unintentionally, where should I report the incident?
Call our headquarters at 1-800-424-8205 to report the incident.
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