Pride DESTINY Owner's Manual page 8

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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
Figure 3. Correct Kerb Approach
INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
Exposure of your scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly
caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your scooter, proceed to shelter at the earliest oppor-
tunity. Thoroughly dry your scooter before storing, charging or operating your scooter.
WARNING! Operating in rain, snow, salt, mist/spray conditions and on icy/slippery surfaces
can cause damage to the scooter and electrical system. Maintain and store your scooter
in a dry and clean condition.
WARNING! Prolonged exposure to hot or cold conditions may affect the temperature of
upholstered and non-upholstered items on the scooter, possibly resulting in skin irritation.
Exercise caution when using your scooter in extremely hot or cold conditions or when
exposing your scooter to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time.
FREEWHEEL MODE
Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pushed forward, allows the scooter to be
pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see IV.
"Your Scooter."
WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface.
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Ensure the key is removed from the key switch.
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Stand beside the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on
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a scooter to do this.
After you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode
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to lock the brakes.
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S A F E T Y
KERB
Figure 3A. Incorrect Kerb Approach
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:
! If the key is turned to the "off" position while 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.
! If the key is in the "on" position while in freewheel mode, you will encounter considerable resistance at any
speed because the brakes are fully engaged. 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 a lift.
WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators.
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 scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your scooter gently and slowly
rearwards to pull the door open.
LIFTS
Modern lifts have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s).
! If you are in the doorway of a lift when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the
rubber door edge to contact the scooter and the door will reopen.
! Use care that handbags, packages, or scooter accessories do not become caught in lift doors.
LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS
If you will be traveling with your scooter, you may find it necessary to use a lift/elevation product to aid in transpor-
tation. Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions, specifications and safety information set forth by
the manufacturer of the lift/elevation product before using that product.
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WARNING! Never sit on your scooter when it is being used in connection with
any type of lift/elevation product. Your scooter was not designed with such use
in mind and any damage or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility
of Pride.
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