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Pride Mobility PVM Series Owner's Manual

Pride Mobility PVM Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 I N F O R M A T I O N NTENDED The intended use of the mobility device is to provide mobility to persons limited to a seated position that have the capability of operating a personal mobility vehicle (PMV). NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S SAFETY GUIDELINES ........................3 SAFETY ............................4 YOUR PMV..........................7 III. BATTERIES AND CHARGING..................15 OPERATION ..........................22 COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................24 DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY...................27 VII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ...................28 VIII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE....................30 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S WARNING! An authorized Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this PMV and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.

  • Page 4: Safety

    I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the PMV to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. NOTE: There are more warnings identified and explained in the Consumer Safety Guide that is included with your PMV.
  • Page 5 I . S A F E T Y GENERAL MANDATORY! Do not operate your new PMV for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual and the Consumer Safety Guide. Your PMV is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. We provide an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the PMV user.
  • Page 6 I . S A F E T Y BRAKING INFORMATION Your PMV is equipped with these powerful brake systems: Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the cener/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.
  • Page 7 I I . Y O U R P M V TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console and lower tiller house all of the controls needed to drive your PMV, including the LCD control panel, throttle control levers, key switch, and the throttle control lever switch. See figure 1. PROHIBITED! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture.
  • Page 8 I I . Y O U R P M V NOTE: The 4-way flashers will flash and a warning beep will sound as long as the hazard lights are on. See figure 3 for volume control. Mode Button Use the mode button to scroll between the odometer, tripometer, temperature, and clock. High-Low Button This button toggles the PMV’s speed between HIGH and LOW.
  • Page 9 I I . Y O U R P M V LCD SCREEN AND CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS The LCD control panel offers easily intuited feedback information via the LCD screen. See figure 2. The LCD screen is also used during the set-up (activation) of the various control panel settings. See chart 1. IDENTIFICATION KEY BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR 8.
  • Page 10 I I . Y O U R P M V S E T T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N C H A R T SETTING CODE INFORMATION Odometer Measures mph, km/h, and hours of use. Also displays total distance traveled over life of PMV.
  • Page 11 I I . Y O U R P M V Volume Control IDENTIFICATION KEY The volume of the hazard lights, horn, low voltage, turn 1. VOLUME/LANGUAGE OPTION signals, and error message beeps can be increased, 2. FUNCTION INDICATOR decreased, or turned off separately. See figure 3. To set the volume: 1.

  • Page 12: Your Pmv

    I I . Y O U R P M V LOWER TILLER IDENTIFICATION KEY 1. OFF-BOARD CHARGER PORT 2. FUSE PANEL 3. TILLER ADJUSTMENT KNOB 4. KEY SWITCH 5. THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER SWITCH 6. MIRROR Figure 4. Lower Tiller Components Off-board Charger Port IDENTIFICATION KEY The off-board charger power lead plugs into this port during...
  • Page 13 I I . Y O U R P M V Throttle Control Lever Switch This switch dictates which throttle control lever (left or right) will function. See figure 4. Toggle the switch to the left to activate the left throttle control lever. Toggle the switch to the right to activate the right throttle control lever.
  • Page 14 I I . Y O U R P M V Batteries IDENTIFICATION KEY The batteries store electrical energy that powers your 1. LEVER STYLE PMV. See III. “Batteries and Charging” for informa- a. reset lever tion on how to charge your PMV batteries. b.

  • Page 15: Batteries And Charging

    I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your PMV requires three long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance-free. They are recharged by an off-board charging system.
  • Page 16 I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Follow these easy steps to charge the batteries: 8-14H Figure 10. Battery Charging Procedures Diagram WARNING! The LED lights on the charger indicate different charger conditions at various times.
  • Page 17 I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How often must I charge the batteries? Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your PMV’s batteries: All day PMV use on a daily basis.
  • Page 18 I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G What type and size of battery should I use? We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance-free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are deep- cycle batteries that are similar in performance.
  • Page 19 I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How do I change a battery in my PMV? MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
  • Page 20 I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 4. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery IDENTIFICATION KEY terminals by sliding back the terminal boots and unscrewing the nut from the bolt.
  • Page 21 I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Battery Securement and Strap Routing 1. Secure the batteries in the battery wells by routing the provided battery straps through the battery well slots as shown.

  • Page 22: Operation

    I V . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR PMV Have you fully charged the batteries? See III. “Batteries and Charging.” Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (rearward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed forward unless you are manually pushing your PMV.
  • Page 23 I V . O P E R A T I O N Pull on the left handgrip to steer your PMV to the left. Pull on the right handgrip to steer your PMV to the right. Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever.

  • Page 24: Comfort Adjustments

    V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT (See figure 4) IDENTIFICATION KEY WARNING! Remove the key from the key 1. SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT LEVER switch before adjusting the tiller or the 2.
  • Page 25 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S FRONT-TO-BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT IDENTIFICATION KEY You can reposition the seat forward or rearward to adjust 1. UPPER SEAT POST the distance between the seat and the tiller. 2.
  • Page 26 V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S WARNING! The positioning belt is not designed for use as a seat belt in a motor vehicle. Nor is your PMV suitable for use as a seat in any vehicle.

  • Page 27: Disassembly And Assembly

    V I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the PMV into several pieces: the seat, the PMV base, the basket, the batteries, and the battery shroud.

  • Page 28: Basic Troubleshooting

    V I I . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge.
  • Page 29 V I I . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G What if my PMV does not move when I engage the throttle control lever? When the manual freewheel lever is pushed forward, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/transaxle assembly is cut.

  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your PMV requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Provider.
  • Page 31 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E WHEEL REPLACEMENT IDENTIFICATION KEY If your PMV is equipped with pneumatic tires and you have a flat tire, you can have the tube 1.
  • Page 32 V I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E ABS PLASTIC SHROUDS The front tiller shroud, front shroud, and the rear shroud are formed from durable ABS plastic and are coated with an advanced formula urethane paint.
  • Page 33 V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E STORING YOUR PMV If you plan on not using your PMV for an extended period of time, it is best to: Fully charge its batteries prior to storage.
  • Page 34 N O T E S PMV Series...
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