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  • Page 1 MAXIMA...
  • Page 2 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 Copyright © 2010 Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. INFMANU2689/Rev C/November 2010...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY ............................5 III. YOUR SCOOTER ........................15 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ..................19 OPERATION ..........................24 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................26 VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...................30 VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ..................33 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................35 WARRANTY ..........................39 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS .....................40 Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products (Pride). The scooter you have purchased combines 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.
  • Page 5 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 converter or the battery charger. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 6: Ii. Safety

    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. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 7: Weight Limitations

    When driving down a ramp, keep the scooter’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent. Avoid sudden stops and starts. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 8 1 may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip. WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 6.8 kg (15 lbs.). Never fill the rear basket with contents exceeding 6.8 kg (15 lbs.). 227 kg (500 lbs.) 10.5% (6°) Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angle Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 9 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. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 10: Public Streets And Roadways

    5 cm (2 in.). Doing so could cause instability in your scooter. Figure 3. Correct Kerb Approach Figure 4. Incorrect Kerb Approach Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 11: Freewheel Mode

    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. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 12 PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 13: Motor Vehicle Transport

    PROHIBITED! Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tyres. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 14 NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, visit the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your scooter off as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact your authorised Pride Provider to report the incident. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 15: Your Scooter

    The Status LED alerts you to electrical problems that may occur with the scooter. The LED remains constantly lit while your scooter is on. If the scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See VIII. “Basic Troubleshooting” for troubleshooting flash codes. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 16: Iii. Your Scooter

    Your scooter’s turn indicators are timed to shut off automatically. Hazard Lights Switch This switch activates the 4-way flashers on your scooter. Toggle this switch to turn on and turn off the lights. Off-board Charger Port The scooter’s off-board charger plugs into this port. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 17 Stand to the side of the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode. Never sit on a scooter to do this. After you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 18 (T-bar or Bullnose and DOCKING C-arm) that, when used with the lift system, will aid in DEVICE lifting your scooter. Contact your authorised Pride Provider for more informa- tion about the docking device. Figure 7. Docking Device Assembly Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 19: Batteries And Charging

    If the battery charger is exposed to adverse or extreme weather conditions, then it must be allowed to adjust to the difference in environmental conditions before use indoors. Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 20: Iv. Batteries And Charging

    Therefore, when the charger is plugged in, it maintains the charge on your scooter’s batteries, but does not overcharge them. We do not recommend that you charge your scooter’s batteries for more than 24 consecutive hours. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 21 Do not use wet-cell batteries, which have removable caps. WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 22 Fresh batteries arrive daily at Pride and are shipped fully charged to our customers. During shipping, the batteries may encounter temperature extremes that may influence their initial perfor- mance. Heat diminishes the charge on the battery; cold slows the available power and extends the time needed to recharge the battery. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 23 What about public transport? If you intend to use public transport with your scooter, you must contact the transportation provider in advance to determine their specific requirements Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 24: Operation

    To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. The electronic brakes will automatically engage when your scooter comes to a stop. NOTE: Your scooter’s reverse speed is slower then that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 25: V. Operation

    Although the controller is shut down and the scooter will not move, power will still be supplied to the scooter’s lighting system. If the power down timer feature takes effect, perform the following steps to resume normal operation: 1. Turn the key to the “off” position. 2. Turn the key back to the “on” position. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 26: Armrest Height Adjustment

    ARMREST See figure 12. ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the two setscrews located on the armrest receiver. KNOB 2. Raise or lower the armrest to the desired height. 3. Tighten the setscrews to secure the armrest. Figure 12. Armrest Adjustments Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 27: Vi. Comfort Adjustments

    5 Reinstall the bolt, washers, and nut to WASHER secure the seat post. WASHER NOTE: Ensure both washers have been rein- stalled before fully tightening the nut. BOLT 6. Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat. LOWER SEAT POST Figure 14. Seat Height Adjustment Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 28 The scooter cannot be driven at full speed until the scooter’s seat is lowered to approximately one-half its maximum height. It is strongly recommended that the scooter not be operated with the power seat elevated. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 29 MANDATORY! Inspect the position- ing belt for loose or damaged parts before each use of the scooter. If you discover a problem, contact your authorised Pride Provider for mainte- nance and repair. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 30 WARNING! Failure to unplug both battery harnesses and the front-to-rear harness prior to frame separation could result in permanent damage to the scooter. Figure 17. Seat Removal Figure 18. Rear Shroud Removal Figure 19. Disconnecting The Battery Har- Figure 20. Disconnecting The Front-To-Rear nesses Harness Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 31: Vii. Disassembly And Assembly

    MOTOR HARNESS Figure 21. Motor Harness Figure 22. Battery Removal Figure 23. Locking Cam Levers (Unlocked Position) Figure 24. Frame Lock-up Ball Detent Pins Figure 25. Frame Handle Ball Detent Pin Figure 26. Frame Separation Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 32 9. Put the batteries in place and plug both black and white 2-pin battery harnesses into their mating plugs. 10. Reconnect the battery tie-down strap. 11. Reinstall the rear shroud. 12. Reinstall the seat. 13. Rotate the seat until it is securely in place. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 33 Make sure that the front-to-rear harness is firmly connected to the electronics module. See VII. “Disassembly and Assembly.” Check the fuses. See IX. “Care and Maintenance” for fuse replacement. Be sure the power down timer feature has not been activated. See V. “Operation.” Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 34: Viii. Basic Troubleshooting

    Or, see the previous troubleshooting question for load testing the batteries yourself. If you experience any problems with your scooter that you are not able to solve, immediately contact your authorised Pride Provider for information, maintenance, and service. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 35: Care And Maintenance

    Pride Provider. CONSOLE, CHARGER AND REAR ELECTRONICS Keep these areas away from moisture. Before operating your scooter, allow any of these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 36 6. Reinstall the drive wheel nut and washer onto the axle and tighten. WARNING! Make sure both the nut and washer are reinstalled and tightened properly. 7. Remove the blocks from beneath the scooter. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 37 3. Insert a new fuse of the proper rating. WARNING! The replacement fuse must exactly match the rating of the fuse being replaced. Failure to use properly rated fuses may cause damage to the electrical system. Figure 28. Working Fuse Figure 29. Blown Fuse (Replace) Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 38 Your scooter must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations. Contact your local waste disposal agency or authorised Pride Provider for information on proper disposal of pack- aging, metal frame components, plastic components, electronics, batteries, neoprene, silicone, and poly- urethane materials. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Provider for advice on the current cost affecting the service visit. REPLACEMENT UNITS The availability of replacement units and/or spare parts is subject to the discretion of the provider, not the manufacturer. For more information regarding replacement units and/or spare parts, contact your autho- rised Pride Provider. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 40: Appendix I - Specifications

    A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S MAXIMA SPECIFICATIONS Model Numbers 3-wheel: SC900AU, 4-wheel SC940AU 3-wheel: 117.6 cm (46.3 in.), 4-wheel: 119.4 cm (47 in.) Overall Length 64.8 cm (25.5 in.)
  • Page 41 46 cm (18 in.) 56 cm 3-wheel: 117.6 cm (46.3 in.) (22 in.) 4-wheel: 119.4 cm (47 in.) 61 - 71 cm (24 - 28 in.) Turning Radius 137.4 cm (54.1 in.) 64.8 cm (25.5 in.) Figure 30. Scooter Dimensions Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 42 N O T E S Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 43 *INFMANU2689*...

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