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- Page 1 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 GB-106 P3 Cruiser World Wide Seating. 15002 Technology Drive • Shelby Twp., MI 48315 • Tel: (866) 601.7324 • Fax: (586) 247.3435 • www.worldwideseating.com...
- Page 2 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 Note: This owner’s manual is for the Planet Mobility’s P3 Cruiser model number GB-106. Your P3 Cruiser package should include the following items. If your package arrived without any of the following items, please contact us right away! Owner’s Manual Battery Charger Battery Pack...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 CONTENTS Introduction…………………………………………..……………....3 - 4 Safety…………………………………………………………….....5 - 7 EMI/RFI…………………………………………………………......8 Your World Wide P3 Cruiser………..........9 - 10 Operation…………………………………………………………...11 - 15 Riding Your P3 Cruiser………………………........16 - 19 Diagnostics ……………………………………………………......20 General Care and Maintenance ………………………………....21 - 25 Care and Maintenance of your P3 Cruiser…..........26 Disassembly of your P3 Cruiser……………........27 - 29 Assembly of your P3 Cruiser……………........30 - 33 Transporting your P3 Cruiser………………….........34... -
Page 4: Introduction
Please fill out and mail the enclosed warranty registration card. We at Planet Mobility would appreciate hearing about your experience with your new P3 Cruiser scooter! Please mail your warranty card to: World Wide Seating Inc. 15002 Technology Drive Shelby Twp., MI 48315 Phone: (866) 465.4387... -
Page 5: Introduction
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 INTRODUCTION Your Planet Mobility P3 Cruiser is a battery-operated personal mobility vehicle. Please exercise caution and consideration when you are operating it. Driving your P3 Cruiser carefully and thoughtfully will help ensure your personal safety and the safety of other people. Note: Before learning to operate your P3 Cruiser, have your Planet Mobility representative determine if it is advisable for you to practice getting on and off your P3 Cruiser and operating it in the presence of an attendant. -
Page 6: Driving On An Incline
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 SAFETY DRIVING YOUR P3 CRUISER ON AN INCLINE • For maximum stability, lean forward on your seat while proceeding up ramps, slopes, curbs, or any low rise. • Drive with caution when attempting to negotiate any incline, even handicap access ramps. •... - Page 7 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS MEDICATION Always check with your physician to determine if any of the medications you are taking may affect your judgment and / or your ability to operate your P3 Cruiser. Also check with your physician concerning your physical ability to operate a scooter.
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Page 8: Safety
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 SAFETY RULES FOR USE AND OTHER SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR P3 CRUISER • Read completely and understand this owner’s manual before assembling, operating, transporting, or disassembling your scooter. • Always operate your Planet Mobility P3 Cruiser with thought, care and safety. •... -
Page 9: Emi/Rfi
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 EMI / RFI The rapid development of electronics, especially in the area of communications, has saturated our environment with electromagnetic (radio) waves that are emitted by television transmitters, cellular phones, citizen’s band radios (CBs) amateur radios (HAM radios), wireless computers links, microwave transmitters, paging transmitters, etc. -
Page 10: Your World Wide P3 Cruiser
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 Scooter Information P3 Cruiser Drive Control Lever Freewheel Brake Release Tiller Adjustment Knob Circuit Breaker Page 9... - Page 11 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 FOR YOUR RECORDS: Please fill in your P3 Cruiser information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Planet Mobility concerning your scooter. Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Body Color Options Your Planet Mobility representative or dealer...
- Page 12 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 P3 Cruiser Operation DC Battery Voltage Meter (On position) Horn Button Speed Adjustment Knob (Reverse) Drive Control Lever (Forward) Hand Controls Speed Adjustment Dial The speed adjustment dial allows you to pre-select the maximum top speed of your Planet Mobility P3 Cruiser.
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Page 13: Operation
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 OPERATION When the power to your P3 Cruiser is turned on, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) will illuminate. This LED is used in diagnosing operational problems that may arise. See “Diagnostics” section on page 20. Horn Button Press this button to sound the horn. - Page 14 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 OPERATION DC Battery Voltage Meter This meter shows the amount of voltage in your P3 Cruiser batteries. • Green indicates a full battery charge • Yellow indicates caution and approximately one-half charge on the batteries. •...
- Page 15 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 OPERATION Armrest Width Adjustment To adjust the armrest width: 1. Loosen the adjustment knobs at the rear of the seat. 2. Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. 3. Tighten the adjustment knobs. Max arm width: 24”...
- Page 16 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 OPERATION cont. WARNING: THIS SCOOTER WILL TIP EASIER WHEN THE SEAT IS IN ITS HIGHEST POSITION. Seat Rotation Lever The seat can be rotated through 360� and locked at any 45� position. 1. Pull up on the Seat Rotation Lever and rotate the seat to the desired position. 2.
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Page 17: Riding Your P3 Cruiser
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 RIDING YOUR P3 Cruiser MOUNTING Note: For you first driving sessions, make certain that your Planet Mobility P3 Cruiser starts out on a level surface and that you will continue driving on a level surface. To Get On Your P3 Cruiser WARNING: BE SURE YOUR SEAT IS LOCKED IN THE FORWARD POSITION BEFORE OPERATING. - Page 18 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 RIDING YOUR P3 Cruiser cont. 7. Release the lever to allow your P3 Cruiser to come gently to a full stop. 8. Practice these two basic functions until you feel that you have control of your scooter. EMERGENCY BRAKING: LET GO OF THE DRIVE LEVER! The drive lever automatically returns to the central position if you let go.
- Page 19 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 RIDING YOUR P3 CRUISER cont. Control through tight spots As you use your P3 Cruiser to increase your mobility, you will undoubtedly encounter some obstacles that will require practice to negotiate smoothly and safely. Below are some common obstacles that you may meet during the daily use of your scooter.
- Page 20 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 RIDING YOUR P3 CRUISER cont. When proceeding up any ramp, curb, or incline: • Lean forward in your seat to move your center of gravity forward for maximum stability and safety. RISK OF ACCIDENTS! Negotiating curbs requires practice.
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Page 21: Diagnostics
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM Any fault condition on the controller or scooter will cause the “Power on/diagnostics” LED to flash. The LED light located on the faceplate of the scooter will tell you about the problem in how it flashes. -
Page 22: General Care And Maintenance
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Main Circuit Breaker The 35-amp circuit breaker and exposed reset button are located on the front of the battery cover. The button is visible through the battery cover. If your P3 Cruiser fails to operate, your main circuit breaker may have tripped. - Page 23 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 Possible causes for the main circuit breaker to trip • “Run-down” batteries. • Over exerting the motor. Possible solutions: • Recharge your batteries. • If the problem persists, have Planet Mobility “load test” the batteries to assure they are not damaged.
- Page 24 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE Wheels and Tires Your P3 Cruiser scooter is equipped with “split-rim” wheels and foam-filled tires. Front Tire Rear Tire Foam-filled Foam-filled How to change a tire assembly: 1. Remove the center nut. 2.
- Page 25 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING: THE BATTERIES USED ON YOUR SCOOTER HOLD A SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF POWER. SHORTING OF THE TERMINALS CAN RESULT IN BURNS OR OTHER INJURIES AND IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERIES AND TO THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF YOUR P3 CRUISER.
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Page 26: General Care And Maintenance
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 GENERAL CARE AND MAINTENANCE If the battery terminals become corroded: • Corrosion can cause a poor electrical connection and operational problems. • Clean corroded battery terminals with a stiff brush and a solution of baking soda and water. CLEANING YOUR P3 Cruiser Tires •... -
Page 27: Care And Maintenance Of Your P3 Cruiser
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR P3 CRUISER Charger and Batteries The P3 Cruiser scooter comes equipped with a 24 Volt rechargeable battery pack. FIRE HAZARD!! Do not cover the battery charger and ventilation slot while charging batteries. Only use the battery charger in well-ventilated areas. - Page 28 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 DISASSEMBLING AND TRANSPORTING YOUR P3 CRUISER Your P3 Cruiser scooter is designed to be disassembled easily in order be transported. When disassembling your scooter, please be sure to follow these simple instructions. Step 1 - Place your scooter on a level surface. WARNING: BE SURE YOUR KEY IS OUT OF THE KEYHOLE BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISASSEMBLING YOUR P3 CRUISER.
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Page 29: Disassembly Of Your P3 Cruiser
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR P3 CRUISER cont. Step 4 - Lift the battery box from the scooter. This will unlock the frame latch automatically. “Pull” the battery box. Step 5 - Loosen tiller adjustment knob and fold the tiller down flat. Then tighten the adjustment knob to secure the tiller in its new position. -
Page 30: Disassembly Of Your P3 Cruiser
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 DISASSEMBLY OF YOUR P3 CRUISER Cont. Tighten the knob fully before lifting! WARNING – BE CAREFULL NOT TO PINCH YOUR FINGER BETWEEN THE FRAMES. THIS AREA IS A PINCH POINT AND REQUIRES YOUR FULL ATTENTION. Step 7 - Hold seat post with one hand and push the rear section apart as shown below to disconnect the front and rear frame sections. -
Page 31: Assembly Of Your P3 Cruiser
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 ASSEMBLY OF YOUR P3 CRUISER WARNING: DO NOT SIT ON OR OPERATE YOUR SCOOTER UNLESS BATTERY BOX IS IN PLACE AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM IS ENGAGED. WARNING: BE AWARE OF ANY POSSIBLE PINCH POINTS WHEN CONNECTING THE REAR FRAME TO THE FRONT FRAME. - Page 32 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 ASSEMBLING YOUR P3 CRUISER WARNING -- INJURY HAZARD DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY! Ensure that all components in the scooter have been correctly assembled. After assembly, check that all locking devices are holding correctly. BE SURE YOU HAVE ALL THE IMPORTANT PARTS! 1.
- Page 33 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 ASSEMBLING YOUR P3 CRUISER 1. Make certain both the front and rear frames are locked. 2. Install battery pack. 3. Install your seat. 4. Position your tiller WARNING – MAKE SURE YOU TIGHTEN YOUR TILLER TO BE SURE IT IS LOCKED! 5.
- Page 34 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 INSTALLING THE SEAT 1. Hold the seat on an angle so you can see the seat swivel post underneath 2. Place the seat swivel post into the seat post as shown below. WARNING: Pinch Point! Keep hands and clothing clear of the seat swivel post and seat post.
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Page 35: Transporting Your P3 Cruiser
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 Transporting Your P3 Cruiser Note: P3 Cruiser scooters can be equipped with docking devices for loading into/onto a vehicle by means of mechanical lift or hoist. Planet Mobility does not sell this lifting equipment, however you may contact your local home health care dealer for more information. -
Page 36: P3 Cruiser Specifications
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 P3 CRUISER SPECIFICATIONS Model GB-106 Length 37” Width 21.25” Tires Foam-Filled Front 8” Rear 8” 250 lbs. Weight Capacity Maximum Speed 4mph Ground Clearance 2” Operating Range Up to 8 miles* Batteries 12 VDC - 12Ahx2 Standard Turning Radius 31”... -
Page 37: Warranty
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 WARRANTY Lifetime Warranty The lifetime warranty includes the structural frame components listed below. • Main metal frame • Rear frame • Fork • Seat post • Frame welds Two Year Warranty The following parts are covered by Planet Mobility’s two year warranty •... -
Page 38: Warranty Card
P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 Scooter Warranty Card Please mail this document to: Planet Mobility Warranty Registration Office 14986 Technology Drive Shelby Twp., MI 48315 Please fill in your P3 Cruiser information below. This information will be useful in the event that you ever need to contact Planet Mobility concerning your scooter. - Page 39 P3 Cruiser Owner’s Manual- Model GB-106 GB-106 P3 Cruiser 14986 Technology Drive • Shelby Twp., MI 48315 • Tel: (866) 465.4387 • Fax: (586) 247.3435 • www.planetmobility.com Page 38...
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