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Troubleshooting
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- Page 2 The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website. 088 609 661 Copyright © 2009 Pride Mobility Products Ltd. INFMANU3884/Rev A/May 2009...
- Page 3 SAFETY ............................5 III. YOUR SCOOTER ........................20 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ..................25 OPERATION ..........................30 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................32 VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...................34 VIII.BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ...................36 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................38 WARRANTY ..........................41 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ....................42 Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 4 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Ltd. (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state-of- the-art components with safety, comfort and styling in mind. We are confident the design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your daily activities.
- Page 5 Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Corrosive chemicals contained in battery. EMI-RFI- This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Explosive conditions exist! Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Maximum seating weight. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 6 Wear safety goggles. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Do not raise or lower the power seat while the scooter is in motion. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 7 Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Do not place the scooter in freewheel mode when on an incline or decline. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 8 Battery charger for indoor use only. Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Contains Lead. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 9 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. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 10 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. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 11 WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 6.8 kg (15 lbs). Never fill the front or rear basket with contents exceeding 6.8 kg (15 lbs). 181 kg 25 Stone (400 lbs.) 8° (14.1%) Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angles Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 12 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. Handbrake: This lever provides you with emergency stopping power. See III. “Your Scooter.” www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 13 If you feel unsure about a driving surface, avoid that surface. PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING! Exercise extreme caution when operating the scooter on footpaths, pave- ments, bridleways, pedestrian areas and roads. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 14 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. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 15 NOTE: If your scooter’s turning radius is greater than 152.4 cm (60 in.) it may be difficult to manoeu- vre in lifts and building entrances. Use caution when attempting to turn or manoeuvre your scooter in small spaces and avoid areas that might pose a problem. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 16 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. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 17 PROHIBITED! Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tyres. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 18 You must adhere to the following safety guidelines if you decide to smoke cigarettes while seated in your scooter. Do not leave lit cigarettes unattended. Keep ashtrays a safe distance from the seat cushions. Always make sure cigarettes are completely extinguished before disposal. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 19 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 Dealer to report the incident. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 20 Battery Condition Meter When the key is fully inserted and turned clockwise to power up your scooter, this meter indicates the approximate battery voltage strength. For further information on battery charging, see IV. “Batteries and Charging.” www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 21 Release the throttle control lever and allow your scooter to come to a complete stop before engaging the other side of the lever. When the throttle control lever is completely released, it automatically returns to the centre “stop” position and engages your scooter’s brakes. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 22 See figure 7. NOTE: Keep all electrical areas clean and free of LOWER HEADLIGHT (1A) moisture and foreign material. REAR TAIL LIGHTS (1A) LEFT TURN INDICATOR (1A) RIGHT TURN INDICATOR (1A) Figure 7. Tiller Console Fuses www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 23 2. Push forward on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system. This will enable you to push the scooter. 3. Pull back on the manual freewheel lever to reengage the drive and the brake systems and take your scooter out of freewheel mode. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 24 FRONT SECUREMENT POINTS REAR SECUREMENT POINT Figure 9A. Rear Section Figure 9. Rear Section www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 25 Refer to the manual supplied with the battery charger for more information. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 26 Ensure the red (+) and black (-) battery cables are connected properly to the battery terminals. Ensure both battery harnesses that extend from the batteries are plugged into their mating harness. Ensure both ends of the charger power lead are inserted fully. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 27 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. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 28 NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag. Contact your local waste disposal agency or your authorised Pride Dealer for instructions on disposal and battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 29 What about public transportation? If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation provider in advance to determine their specific requirements. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 30 Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right. Move the tiller to the centre position to drive straight ahead. To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. The electronic brakes will automatically engage, bringing your scooter to a stop. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 31 Although the controller is shut down, 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. Remove the key from the key switch. 2. Reinsert the key and power up your scooter. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 32 SEATBACK 2. Release the seatback adjustment lever once the ADJUSTMENT seat is in a comfortable riding position. LEVER Figure 16. Seatback Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 33 5. Insert the seat height adjustment bolt through the locating holes of both the upper and lower seat posts. 6. Reinstall the nut onto the seat height adjustment LOWER bolt and tighten. SEAT HEIGHT SEAT ADJUSTMENT POST BOLT Figure 18. Seat Height Adjustment Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 34 See figure 23. WARNING! Failure to unplug both battery harnesses and the front- to-rear cable prior to separating the front and rear sections could result in permanent damage to the scooter. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 35 7. Reinstall the batteries to the battery wells. 8 Connect both battery harnesses. See figure 20. 9. Secure the battery tie-down strap. 10. Reinstall the battery shroud. 11. Reinstall the seat and rotate it into place. BATTERY SPACERS Figure 23. Battery Spacers Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 36 Push in the main circuit breaker reset button. See III. “Your Scooter.” Make certain that both battery harnesses and the front-to-rear harness are firmly connected. See VII. “Disassembly and Assembly.” Be sure the power down timer feature has not been activated. See V. “Operation.” www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 37 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 Dealer for information, maintenance and service. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 38 4. Pull the wheel off of the axle. 5. Slide the new wheel onto the axle. 6. Reinstall the lug nuts and ensure they are tight- ened properly. 7. Remove the blocks from beneath the scooter. LUG NUTS Figure 24. Solid Tyre Wheel Removal www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 39 Pride Dealer. CONSOLE, CHARGER AND REAR ELECTRONICS Keep these areas free of moisture. Allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your scooter again. Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 40 Your scooter must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations. Contact your local waste disposal agency or authorised Pride Dealer for information on proper disposal of packag- ing, metal frame components, plastic components, electronics and batteries. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 41 Pride Mobility Products Ltd. cannot be deemed responsible. NOTE: Pride Mobility Products Ltd. provides parts only under warranty. Your Pride Dealer is respon- sible for labour and service. Please contact your Pride Dealer for information about these services and for any applicable charges.
- Page 42 Test conducted at maximum weight capacity. Battery weight may vary based on manufacturer. Includes standard seat. NOTE: This product conforms to all applicable ANSI-RESNA testing requirements and ISO 7176 series EN12184 standards. All specifications subject to change without notice. www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
- Page 43 43 cm (17 in.) 47 cm (18.5 in.) 9.69 cm (3.81 in.) 136 cm (53.54 in.) 45 cm (18 in.) 45 cm (18 in.) Turning Radius 170 cm (67 in.) 63.65 cm (25 in.) Figure 26. Dimensions Colt XL8 www.pridemobility.com...
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- Page 46 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Colt XL8...
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