Pride Mobility Sonic User Manual
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual The Ultimate In Style & Performance ® 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia ACN # 088 609 661 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 2 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. 088 609 661 Copyright © 2005 Pride Mobility Products Pty. Ltd. INFMANU2778/RevA/March 2005...
- Page 3 C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION SAFETY III. SPECIFICATIONS IV. YOUR SCOOTER BATTERIES AND CHARGING VI. OPERATION VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY IX. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING CARE AND MAINTENANCE XI. WARRANTY Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 4: Information Exchange
Pride’s product warranty. PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE 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. www.pridemobility.com Sonic... -
Page 5: I I . S A F E T Y
Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Front-to-rear plug orientation. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop or other radio transmitter while operating. EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Sonic www.pridemobility.com... - Page 6 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. www.pridemobility.com Sonic...
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Page 7: Removable Parts
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. Sonic www.pridemobility.com... -
Page 8: Pre-Ride Safety Check
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 property damage. INCLINE INFORMATION www.pridemobility.com Sonic... - Page 9 Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angles WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figure 1 may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury. Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 10: Cornering Information
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 www.pridemobility.com Sonic... -
Page 11: Outdoor Driving Surfaces
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 3A. Incorrect Kerb Approach Figure 3. Correct Kerb Approach Sonic www.pridemobility.com... -
Page 12: Inclement Weather Precautions
Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. push-too-fast STAIRS AND ESCALATORS WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your scooter. DOORS www.pridemobility.com Sonic... -
Page 13: Battery Disposal And Recycling
(-) cables must be connected to negative (-) battery terminals/posts. Failure to connect your battery cables in the proper manner may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. REPLACE cables immediately if damaged. BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING Sonic www.pridemobility.com... -
Page 14: Motor Vehicle Transport
WARNING! Prevent personal injury! Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tyres. www.pridemobility.com Sonic... -
Page 15: Positioning Belts
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. Sonic www.pridemobility.com... -
Page 16: Specifications
38 cm - 40.6 cm 4.5 cm 94 cm 45.7 cm 40.6 cm 43.2 cm - 55.9 cm 86.4 cm Turning Radius 53.3 cm Figure 4. Scooter Dimensions 6.4cm REAR TYRE 5.1cm FRONT TYRE 19.1cm Figure 5. Tyre Dimensions www.pridemobility.com Sonic... - Page 17 Electronic, regenerative, and electromechanical Tyres Type: solid; front: 5.1 cm x 19 cm rear: 6.4 cm x 19 cm Battery Requirements Type: Two 12 volt, deep-cycle (AGM or Gel-Cell recommended) Size: 12 AH Weight: 4 kg each Battery Charger Off-board charger Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 18: Tiller Console
Key Switch WARNING! If the key is moved to the “off” position while your scooter is in motion, the electronic brakes will engage and your scooter will come to an abrupt stop! Throttle Control Lever Speed Adjustment Dial www.pridemobility.com Sonic... -
Page 19: Rear Section
Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. Anti-Tip Wheels PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorised by Pride. Sonic www.pridemobility.com... - Page 20 I V . Y O U R S C O O T E R Motor/Transaxle Assembly BATTERY CHARGING COMPONENTS Batteries (Not Shown) Off-board Battery Charger Port Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (RESET BUTTON) OFF-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER PORT BATTERIES (UNDERNEATH BATTERY COMPARTMENT LID) Figure 8. Battery Charging Components www.pridemobility.com Sonic...
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Page 21: Batteries And Charging
PLUGS INTO OFF-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER PORT NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your scooter. The scooter will not run and the battery condition meter Figure 10. Off-Board Battery Charger will not operate while the batteries are charging. Sonic www.pridemobility.com... -
Page 22: Battery Break-In
CHARING THE BATTERIES OFF THE SCOOTER Y-HARNESS FUSE BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY PACK CONNECT HERE Figure 11. Off-Board Battery Charger BATTERY BREAK-IN FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? What if my scooter’s batteries won’t charge? Can I use a different charger? www.pridemobility.com Sonic... - Page 23 NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps. WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Why do my new batteries seem weak? Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 24: Battery Replacement
V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G What about public transport? BATTERY REPLACEMENT WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Battery Removal Figure 12. Battery Compartment Lid BATTERY HARNESSES Figure 13. Battery Harness Removal www.pridemobility.com Sonic... - Page 25 V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Battery Replacement BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING Figure 14. Battery Pack Removal BATTERY TERMINAL BATTERY LEADS Figure 15. Battery Leads Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 26: Operation
Carrying passengers (including pets) n Hanging any article from the tiller n Towing or being pushed by another motorised vehicle Such practices could cause loss of control and/or tipping, resulting in personal injury and/ or damage to your scooter. www.pridemobility.com Sonic... - Page 27 O P E R A T I O N NOTE: Your scooter’s reverse speed is slower than that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 28: Comfort Adjustments
Remove the seat by pulling it straight up and off of the scooter. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Figure 16. Tiller Adjustment UPPER SEAT POST ADJUSTMENT HOLES DETENT PIN LOWER SEAT POST SEAT ROTATION Figure 17. Seat Height Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Sonic... -
Page 29: Armrest Width Adjustment
V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Pivot the armrests upward to aid in getting onto and off of your scooter. DETENT PIN ARMREST ADJUSTMENT KNOB Figure 17A. Armrest Width Adjustment Sonic www.pridemobility.com... -
Page 30: Disassembly And Assembly
WARNING! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury. Ask for assistance when necessary before disassembling or assembling your scooter. FRONT-TO-REAR BATTERY HARNESS HARNESSES LOCKED UNLOCKED POSITION POSITION Figure 19. Tiller Lock knob (Locked) Figure 19A. Tiller Lock Knob Figure 20. Wiring Harnesses (Unlocked) www.pridemobility.com Sonic... - Page 31 Toggle Latch Release TOGGLE TOGGLE LATCH LATCH BUCKLE TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON Figure 21. Toggle Latch (Latched) Figure 22. Toggle Latch (Unlatched) Frame Separation SLOTS PEGS Figure 23. Frame Positioning Figure 24. Frame Lockup TILLER HANDLE Figure 25. Frame Halves Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 32 V I I I . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY ASSEMBLY WARNING! After assembling your scooter, make absolutely certain the tiller lock knob is in the unlocked position before attempting to ride your scooter. www.pridemobility.com Sonic...
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Page 33: Basic Troubleshooting
Try reinserting the key into the key switch. may be in overheat protective mode. What if all the systems on my scooter seem to be “dead”? What if the motor runs but my scooter does not move? Sonic www.pridemobility.com... -
Page 34: I X . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press the throttle control lever? What if the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly? Figure 26. Working Fuse Figure 27. Blown Fuse www.pridemobility.com Sonic... -
Page 35: Care And Maintenance
WIRING HARNESSES AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND ELECTRONICS STORAGE WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery. This damages the battery and can cause personal injury. Sonic www.pridemobility.com... -
Page 36: Warranty
X I . W A R R A N T Y TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BATTERIES SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE REPLACEMENT UNITS www.pridemobility.com Sonic... - Page 37 21 Healey Road Dandenong, 3175 Victoria, Australia www.pridemobility.com...