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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 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. INFMANU2438...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BATTERIES AND CHARGING .................... 23 VI. OPERATION ..........................27 VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS....................29 VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................32 IX. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................35 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 36 XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................38 XII. WARRANTY..........................40 Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03... -
Page 4: Introduction
I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Australia Pty. Ltd. (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 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. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
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Page 6: Safety
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. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03... - Page 7 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. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 8 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS Your scooter’s road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular tele- phones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless computer links, microwave sources, and paging transmitters. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
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Page 9: Your Scooter
When driving down a ramp, keep the scooter’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent. n Avoid sudden stops and starts. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03... - Page 10 1 and 1A may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury. WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 7 kg. Never fill the rear basket with contents exceeding 7 kg. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 11 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. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 12 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 Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 13 Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. An added feature built into the Ultimate 3-4 is “push-too-fast” protection which safeguards the scooter against gaining excessive speed while in freewheel mode.
- Page 14 WARNING! RED (+) cables must be connected to positive (+) battery terminals/posts. BLACK (-) cables must be connected to negative (-) battery terminals/posts. Failure to connect your battery harnesses in the proper manner may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. REPLACE cables immediately if damaged. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 15 WARNING! Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes. Such use may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury. WARNING! Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard. Such use may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 16 The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol. WARNING! Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to drive safely. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 17 16" 50 cm 61 cm 3-wheel 104 cm 4-wheel 147 cm Turning Radius 61 cm Figure 4. Scooter Dimensions 8 cm 10 cm 25 cm 25 cm Figure 4A. Front Tyre Dimensions Figure 4B. Rear Tyre Dimensions Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 18 10 cm x 25 cm Battery Requirements Two 12-volt deep cycle (AGM or Gel-Cell) Size: (U-1) 32 AH Battery Charger Onboard, 3-amp, 220 volt charger * Varies with user weight, terrain type, battery charge, battery condition, and tyre condition. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 19 Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your scooter’s top speed. n The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting. n The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 20 See XI. “Care and Maintenance” for fuse replacement. 3-AMP KEY SWITCH FUSE 3-AMP RIGHT SIDE RUNNING LIGHTS FUSE 3-AMP LEFT SIDE RUNNING LIGHTS FUSE 3-AMP LEFT TURN SIGNAL FUSE 3-AMP RIGHT TURN SIGNAL FUSE Figure 5A. Tiller Console Fuses Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 21 If the main circuit breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge your batteries more often. You may also need to have your authorised Pride Provider perform a load test on your scooter’s batteries. n If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, see your authorised Pride Provider for service. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 22 WARNING! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorised by Pride. Motor/Transaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your scooter’s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the scooter’s wheels. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
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Page 23: Batteries And Charging
6. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power lead from the wall outlet and then from the charger power lead receptacle. NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your scooter. The scooter will not run and the battery condition meter will not operate while the batteries are charging. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03... - Page 24 What about public transportation? If you intend to use public transportation while using your scooter, you must contact in advance the transportation provider to determine their specific requirements. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 25 8. Connect the black battery cable to the negative (-) battery terminal. 9. Reconnect the 2-pin, black and white battery harness to its mating plug. 10. Reconnect the battery strap. 11. Reinstall the rear shroud and seat. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 26 Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged, causing unreliable performance and limited service life. How should I store my scooter and its batteries? See XI. “Care and Maintenance.” Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
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Page 27: 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 than that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03... - Page 28 If the power down timer feature takes effect, perform the following steps to resume normal operation. 1. Remove the key from the key switch. 2. Reinsert the key and power up your scooter. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
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Page 29: Comfort Adjustments
1. Move the seat sliding lever outward. 2. While holding the lever out, slide the seat forward or rearward. 3. Release the seat sliding lever once the seat is in the desired position. Figure 10. Seat Adjustments Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03... - Page 30 SEAT HEIGHT BOLT-NUT 6. Reinstall the seat height adjustment bolt, bolt-nut, ADJUSTMENT BOLT and washers, then tighten. LOWER SEAT POST 7. Reinstall the shroud. 8. Reinstall and lock the seat into place. Figure 12. Seat Height Adjustment Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 31 5. To lower the power seat, place your hands on the handgrips and use your thumb to push the left side of the lever. 6. Release the lever when you have attained your desired height. 7. Ensure your seat is in the lowest position and toggle off the power seat switch before you attempt to drive your scooter again. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
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Page 32: Disassembly And Assembly
REAR SHROUD BASKET Figure 13. The Ultimate 3-4 Disassembled No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooter. Always disassemble or assemble your scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your scooter. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the scooter take up more floor space than the assembled scooter. - Page 33 2. Lift the front section up until the lower pegs are no longer in the slots. See figure 18. 3. Carefully move the front section away from the rear section. Figure 17. Frame Positioning Figure 18. Separating The Frame Sections Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
- Page 34 Push back on the toggle latch so it locks into place. 6. Connect the front-to-rear harness and both 2-pin, black and white battery harnesses. 7. Replace the shroud. 8. Replace the seat, and lock it into place. Figure 20. Frame Lockup Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
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Page 35: Optional Accessories
For information concerning these and other optional accessories, contact your authorised Pride Provider. •Single Cane/Crutch Holder • Double Cane/Crutch Holder • Walker Holder • Forearm Crutch Holder • Oxygen Tank Holder • Rear Basket • Safety Flag • Double Crutch Holder • Quad Cane Holder • Cup Holder Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03... - Page 36 When the manual freewheel lever is pulled up, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/transaxle assembly is cut. n Push down on the manual freewheel lever, turn the scooter off, and then turn the scooter on to return to normal scooter operation. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
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Page 37: 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. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03... -
Page 38: Care And Maintenance
AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY These items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubrication. MOTOR BRUSHES The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle/assembly. They should be inspected periodically for wear by your authorised Pride Provider. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03... - Page 39 For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your scooter to raise it off of the ground. This takes the weight off the tyres and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas of the tyres contacting the ground. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...
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Page 40: Warranty
SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty service can be arranged by Pride. Please contact Pride for information on the current cost affecting service visits. For servicing and warranty queries please contact your authorised Pride Provider. Ultimate 3-4/Rev A/July03...