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Pride Mobility Hurricane SCUK4500 Owner's Manual

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The Ultimate In Style & Performance
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Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road
Upper Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 5HA
www.pridemobility.com

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual The Ultimate In Style & Performance ® Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford Oxfordshire OX25 5HA www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 2 WARNING! Failure to heed the warnings in this owner’s manual may result in personal injury. CAUTION! Failure to heed the cautions in this owner’s manual may result in damage to your scooter. Copyright © 2002 Pride Mobility Products Ltd. INFMANU1698/REV D/AUGUST 2002...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ......................... 4 SAFETY ............................6 III. SPECIFICATIONS ........................15 IV. YOUR HURRICANE ......................... 17 BATTERIES AND CHARGING .................... 24 VI. OPERATION ..........................28 VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS....................30 VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................33 IX.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    I N T R O D U C T I O N Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride scooter. Your scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation will add convenience to your daily living and ensure complete satisfaction.

  • Page 5: I. Introduction

    I N T R O D U C T I O N My Authorised Pride Provider Is: Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________ Quick Reference Information: Model:______________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your warranty card or your copy of this manual, e-mail or write to us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
  • Page 6 I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your new Hurricane for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your Hurricane is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the Hurricane user.

  • Page 7: Ii. Safety

    I I . S A F E T Y PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your Hurricane and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your Hurricane operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XI.

  • Page 8: Safety

    I I . S A F E T Y When climbing an incline, try to keep your Hurricane moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment button to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only.

  • Page 9: Cornering Information

    I I . S A F E T Y When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 3. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your Hurricane toward the front of the Hurricane for improved stability. WARNING! Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual.

  • Page 10: Braking Information

    I I . S A F E T Y BRAKING INFORMATION Your Hurricane is equipped with two powerful brake systems: 1. Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/ stop position. 2.

  • Page 11: Freewheel Mode

    I I . S A F E T Y PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING! You should not operate your Hurricane on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your Hurricane. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules.

  • Page 12: Preventing Unintended Movement

    I I . S A F E T Y STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Hurricanes are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Do not use your Hurricane to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and damage your Hurricane.

  • Page 13: Motor Vehicle Transport

    I I . S A F E T Y MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to transport a person while seated in a Hurricane. Although your Hurricane may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not designed to provide proper restraint during motor vehicle transport.

  • Page 14: Reaching And Bending

    I I . S A F E T Y REACHING AND BENDING Avoid reaching or bending while driving your Hurricane. When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated on your Hurricane, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the Hurricane from tipping. Pride recom- mends that the Hurricane user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    I I I . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 68 - 73 cm (26.5"- 29") 20 - 30 cm (8"- 12") Adjustable 42 - 52 cm 90˚,100˚ (16.5"- 20.5") 102˚,105˚ 10 cm (4") FIGURE 4.
  • Page 16 I I I . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Model Number(s) SCUK4500 Length 150 cm (59 in.) Width 61 cm (26 in.) Tyres Pneumatic; front: 10 cm x 33 cm (4 in. x 13 in.), rear: 10 cm x 33 cm (4 in. x 13 in.) Weight Capacity 181 kg, (400 lbs.) maximum Battery Type...

  • Page 17: Your Hurricane

    VIII. YOUR HURRICANE I V . Y O U R H U R R I C A N E Your Hurricane is a motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility. Your Hurricane is an indoor/ outdoor scooter designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces, such as pavement, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways.
  • Page 18 I V . Y O U R H U R R I C A N E Key Switch n Fully insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up (turn on) your Hurricane. n Turn the key counterclockwise to power down (turn off) your Hurricane. WARNING! If the key is moved to the off position while your Hurricane is in motion, the electronic brakes engage and your Hurricane comes to an abrupt stop! Speed Adjustment Dial...

  • Page 19: Turn Signal Buttons

    I V . Y O U R H U R R I C A N E Turn Signal Buttons n Press the appropriate turn signal button once to activate it. n Your Hurricane’s turn signals are timed to shut off automatically. Status LED The Status LED will alert you to electrical problems that may occur with the Hurricane.

  • Page 20: Tiller Adjustment Lever

    I V . Y O U R H U R R I C A N E TILLER Your Hurricane is equipped with an ergonomically enhanced pivoting tiller. This infinitely adjustable tiller is where the following components are located: the key, key switch, 6.5 - 13 km/h (4-8 mph) switch, and the tiller adjustment lever.

  • Page 21: Main Circuit Breaker

    I V . Y O U R H U R R I C A N E REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger (not shown), the charger power lead receptacle, the batteries (not shown), the electronics module, the main circuit breaker (reset button), the ammeter, the manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels, and the motor/transaxle assembly (not shown) are located on the rear section of your Hurricane.
  • Page 22 I V . Y O U R H U R R I C A N E Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your Hurricane for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. WARNING! Before placing your Hurricane into or taking it out of freewheel mode, make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.
  • Page 23 I V . Y O U R H U R R I C A N E Fuses The fuses help protect your Hurricane’s lighting, control console assembly, and charging systems from receiving an overload of electrical current. The fuses used in the Hurricane are the same type automobiles use. See figure 8. If a fuse must be replaced (see figure 9), use only the specified amp fuse.

  • Page 24: Batteries And Charging

    B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Your Hurricane uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an onboard charging system designed for ease of use and convenience. n Charge your Hurricane’s batteries prior to using it for the first time.

  • Page 25: V. Batteries And Charging

    B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? When your Hurricane’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge.
  • Page 26 B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions—smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. You will often face hills, walkway cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind.
  • Page 27 B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Hurricane’s specific electrical demands. 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 performance.
  • Page 28 V I . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR HURRICANE n Fully charge the batteries? See V. “Batteries and Charging.” n Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position. Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your Hurricane.

  • Page 29: Vi. Operation

    V I . O P E R A T I O N WHETHER YOU ARE DRIVING FORWARD OR IN REVERSE n Pull on the left handgrip to steer your Hurricane to the left. n Pull on the right handgrip to steer your Hurricane to the right. n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.

  • Page 30: Comfort Adjustments

    V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller or the seat. Never attempt to adjust the tiller or the seat while the scooter is in motion. TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Your Hurricane is equipped with an ergonomically enhanced pivoting tiller that keeps the console controls at your fingertips...

  • Page 31: Seat Rotation

    V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S FRONT-TO-BACK SEAT RELEASE LEVER SEAT ROTATION ARMREST ADJUSTMENT KNOBS The seat lock lever locks the seat in one of four positions. 1.

  • Page 32: Seatback Adjustment

    V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT The seatback may be positioned to four different angles: 90°, 100°, 102° and 105°. See figure 16A. UPPER HINGE To adjust the seatback angle: 1.
  • Page 33 V I I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Hurricane. Always disassemble or assemble your Hurricane on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your scooter.

  • Page 34: Viii. Disassembly And Assembly

    V I I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y 8. Lift both batteries off of the Hurricane. See figure 22. FIGURE 22. BATTERY REMOVAL 9.
  • Page 35 V I I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y 11. Remove the docking device ball detent pin. 12. Gently slide the two sections of the Hurricane apart. See figure 27.

  • Page 36: Optional Accessories

    I X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these optional accessories, contact your authorised Pride provider. • SAFETY FLAG • CUP HOLDER •...
  • Page 37 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 38: Basic Troubleshooting

    B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? See IV. “Your Hurricane. ” n Charge the Hurricane’s batteries more frequently. See V. “Batteries and Charging.” n If the problem continues, have both of your Hurricane’s batteries load tested by your authorised Pride provider.

  • Page 39: Tyre Pressure

    X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your Hurricane 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 authorised Pride provider.

  • Page 40: Xi. Care And Maintenance

    X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E STORAGE See V. “Batteries and Charging.” REAR LIGHTS The light bulbs for the rear running lights and turn indicators are easily replaceable. NOTE: Replacement light bulbs can be purchased from your authorised Pride provider.

  • Page 41: Warranty

    X I I . W A R R A N T Y TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. Drive train, including: differential, motor, and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Your Pride Scooter is fully guaranteed for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase against faults arising due to defects in manufacture or materials.
  • Page 42 Unit 106 Heyford Park Camp Road Upper HeyfordOxfordshire OX25 5HA www.pridemobility.com INFMANU1698/REV D/AUGUST 2002...

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