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Pride SC445 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 CELEBRITY XL...
  • Page 2 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
  • Page 3 C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION......................... 4 SAFETY ............................5 III. SPECIFICATIONS ........................19 IV. YOUR SCOOTER ........................21 BATTERIES AND CHARGING .................... 26 VI. OPERATION ..........................31 VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS....................33 VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................37 IX.
  • Page 4 Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.
  • Page 5 I I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly.
  • Page 6 I I . S A F E T Y Maximum seating weight. 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.
  • Page 7 I I . S A F E T Y Do not raise or lower the power seat while the scooter is in motion. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating.
  • Page 8 Battery charger for indoor use only. Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging. Disposal and recycling - Contact your authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging.
  • 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.
  • Page 10 Your scooter is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Refer to the specifications table for information. MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity for your scooter. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
  • Page 11 I I . S A F E T Y When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter 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 dial to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only.
  • Page 12 I I . S A F E T Y When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 2A. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your scooter toward the front of the scooter for improved stability. NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward, the powered scooter may “rollback”...
  • Page 13 Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces com- posed of concrete or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel.
  • Page 14 I I . S A F E T Y INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS Exposure of your scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your scooter, proceed to shelter at the earliest oppor- tunity.
  • Page 15 If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorized Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the necessary information on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
  • Page 16 MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your scooter while traveling in a motor vehicle. The scooter should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with batteries removed and properly secured.
  • Page 17 S A F E T Y POSITIONING BELTS Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your scooter, make sure it is fastened securely in order to reduce the possibility of a fall from the scooter.
  • Page 18 NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, go to the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn the scooter off as soon as it is safe to do so. Call Pride at 800-424-8205 to report the incident.
  • Page 19 I I I . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 51.25" 16" 18" 18" Turning Radius 66.25" 25.25" 20.5" 4.25" Figure 4. Scooter Dimensions 4” 4” 13” 13” Figure 4A. Front Tire Dimensions Figure 4B.
  • Page 20 I I I . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Model Numbers: SC4450DX Overall Length: 51.25 in. Overall Width: 25.25 in. Total Weight: 247 lbs. Total Weight Without Batteries: 200 lbs. Heaviest Piece When Disassembled: Front section: 83 lbs.
  • Page 21 I V . Y O U R S C O O T E R TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all of the controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, lights switch, and horn buttons. See figure 5. WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture.
  • Page 22 I V . Y O U R S C O O T E R Turn Signal Buttons Use these buttons to turn on the left and right turn signal (amber) lights. See figure 5. ! Push the left button to activate the left turn signal light. ! Push the right button to activate the right turn signal light.
  • Page 23 PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorized by Pride. Batteries The batteries store the electrical energy that powers your scooter. See V. “Batteries and Charging ” for information on how to charge your scooter batteries.
  • Page 24 ! Push in the reset button to reset the breaker. ! If the breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge the batteries more often or have your authorized Pride Provider perform a load test on the batteries. Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode.
  • Page 25 See figures 10 and 10A. These should only be used with an unoccupied scooter and secured by an approved securement system in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Pride makes no representation of suitability for use with specific securement systems nor can we anticipate the various situations that might arise in use of public transportation systems.
  • Page 26 PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the batteries are charging. Pride recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the scooter is occupied. MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
  • Page 27 V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G The off-board charger supplied with your scooter is equipped with a 115/230 voltage switch. Confirm that this switch is in the proper position for your locality. If you are not sure what the voltage is in your country, contact your local electricity provider before inserting the charger power cord plug into your electrical outlet.
  • Page 28 For the safest and most efficient charging of your scooter’s batteries, we recommend use of the charger supplied as original equipment with your Pride product only. Any charging method resulting in batteries being charged individually is especially prohibited.
  • Page 29 Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling. WARNING! Contact your authorized Pride Provider if you have any questions regarding the batteries in your scooter. WARNING! Do not replace the batteries while the scooter is occupied.
  • Page 30 NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked bat- tery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorized Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the necessary information on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
  • Page 31 V I . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER ! Have you fully charged the batteries? See V. “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 scooter.
  • Page 32 V I . O P E R A T I O N ! Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right. ! Move the tiller to the center 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.
  • Page 33 V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER Your scooter is equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller. WARNING! Remove the key from the key switch before adjusting the tiller, console, or the seat.
  • Page 34 V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S To adjust your scooter's reclining seat (see SEAT ROTATION LEVER figure 16): 1. With your back pressed up against the seatback, lift up on the seatback adjustment lever and lean for- ward or rearward to adjust the seatback angle.
  • Page 35 MANDATORY! Make sure the positioning belt is properly secured to the scooter and is adjusted for operator comfort. MANDATORY! Inspect the positioning belt for loose or damaged parts before each use of the scooter. If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for maintenance and repair. Celebrity XL...
  • Page 36 V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S POWER SEAT (OPTIONAL) Your scooter may be equipped with a power seat. The power seat actuator is designed to raise or lower the seat with minimal effort on the part of the operator.
  • Page 37 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 DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the scooter into seven pieces: the SEAT REAR SECTION seat, the front section, the rear section, the rear shroud, the basket, and the batteries.
  • Page 38 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. Squeeze the tiller adjustment lever and lower the REAR LIGHTING tiller to its lowest point. Adjust the tiller console if HARNESS necessary.
  • Page 39 ! !!!! (1,4) Battery charge is low. Charge batteries as soon as possible. !!! (3,3) ! !! (1,2) Throttle pot fault Contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance. ! !!! (1,3) Speed pot fault Contact your authorized Pride Provider for assistance.
  • Page 40 ! Charge the scooter’s batteries more frequently. See V. “Batteries and Charging.” ! If the problem continues, have both of your scooter’s batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider. ! If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, contact your authorized Pride Provider for service.
  • Page 41 Your scooter 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 Pride Provider. The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance.
  • Page 42 ! Regularly check all wiring connections. ! Regularly check all wiring insulation, including the charger power cord, for wear or damage. ! Have your authorized Pride Provider repair or replace any damaged connector, connection, or insulation that you find before using your scooter again.
  • Page 43 DISPOSAL OF YOUR SCOOTER Your scooter must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations. Contact your local waste disposal agency or authorized Pride Provider for information on proper disposal of packaging, metal frame components, plastic components, electronics, and batteries.
  • Page 44 ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one (1) year from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be...
  • Page 45 SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Pride Provider. Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior written authorization. All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submitting parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 46 N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Celebrity XL...
  • Page 47 *INFMANU3267*...

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