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Pride Mobility Sonic Owner's Manual

Pride Mobility Sonic Owner's Manual

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The Ultimate In Style & Performance
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Exeter, PA
St. Catharines, ON
1-800-800-8586
www.pridemobility.com

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual The Ultimate In Style & Performance ® Exeter, PA St. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 2 S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S The symbols below are used throughout this owner's manual and on the scooter to identify warnings and important information. It is very important for you to read them and understand them completely. WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous condition/situation that can cause personal injury, equipment and/or property damage.
  • Page 3 C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION SAFETY III. EMI/RFI IV. SPECIFICATIONS YOUR SCOOTER VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING VII. OPERATION VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS IX. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE XII. WARRANTY...

  • Page 4: Information Exchange

    PURCHASER’S AGREEMENT INFORMATION EXCHANGE NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your copy of this manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. PRIDE OWNERS CLUB www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 5: I I . S A F E T Y

    Locked and in drive 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. Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Front-to-rear plug orientation. Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 6 3-pronged adapter to an electrical outlet having 2-pronged plug access. Failure to heed could result in personal injury and/or property damage. Prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Do not connect an extension cord to the AC/DC converter or the battery charger. www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 7: Removable Parts

    REMOVABLE PARTS WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move your scooter by any of its removable parts. Personal injury and damage to the scooter may result. Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 8 Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations. WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your scooter. Carrying passengers may result in personal injury and/or property damage. INCLINE INFORMATION www.pridemobility.com Sonic...
  • Page 9 Figure 1. Maximum Recommended Incline Angles WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figure 1 may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury. Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 10: Cornering Information

    WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. When using your scooter at higher speeds, do not corner sharply. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall. To avoid personal injury or property damage, always exercise common sense when cornering. BRAKING INFORMATION www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 11: Outdoor Driving Surfaces

    WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 3A. WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in. Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 12: Inclement Weather Precautions

    Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. push-too-fast STAIRS AND ESCALATORS WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your scooter. DOORS www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 13: Battery Disposal And Recycling

    (-) cables must be connected to negative (-) battery terminals/posts. Failure to connect your battery cables in the proper manner may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. REPLACE cables immediately if damaged. BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 14: Motor Vehicle Transport

    Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. WARNING! Prevent personal injury! Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires. www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 15: Positioning Belts

    Some medications and limitations may impair your ability to operate your scooter in a safe manner. ALCOHOL WARNING! Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to drive safely. Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 16: Emi/Rfi Warnings

    If EMI/RFI affects my mobility vehicle, what kind of motion should I expect? Is there any way to know for certain whether or not radio waves are the cause of any unintended mobility vehicle motion? Has anyone been injured by the erratic, unintended motion of an electric mobility vehicle? www.pridemobility.com Sonic...
  • Page 17 What can I do to reduce the risk of my mobility vehicle being affected by EMI/RFI? What should I do if my mobility vehicle moves unexpectedly? If my mobility vehicle moves unintentionally, where should I report the incident? Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 14" 15" - 16" 1.75" 18" 37" 16" 17"- 22" 34" Turning Radius 21" Figure 4. Sonic Dimensions 2.5" REAR TIRE 2" FRONT TIRE 7.5" Figure 5. Sonic Tire Dimensions www.pridemobility.com Sonic...
  • Page 19 Electronic, regenerative, and electromechanical Tires Type: solid; front: 2 in. x 7.5 in rear: 2.5 in. x 7.5 in. Battery Requirements Type: Two 12 volt, deep cycle (AGM or Gel-Cell) Size: 12 AH Weight: 9 lbs. each Off-board charger Battery Charger Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 20: Your Scooter

    Figure 6. Tiller Console Key Switch WARNING! If the key is moved to the “off” position while your scooter is in motion, the electronic brakes will engage and your scooter will come to an abrupt stop! Throttle Control Lever www.pridemobility.com Sonic...
  • Page 21 After you have finished pushing your scooter, always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes. Failure to heed the above could result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter. Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 22: Main Circuit Breaker

    Pride. Motor/Transaxle Assembly BATTERY CHARGING COMPONENTS Batteries (Not Shown) Off-board Battery Charger Port Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (RESET BUTTON) OFF-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER PORT BATTERIES (UNDERNEATH BATTERY COMPARTMENT LID) Figure 8. Battery Charging Components www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 23: Batteries And Charging

    NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your scooter. The scooter will not run and the battery condition meter will not operate while the batteries are charging. PLUGS INTO OFF-BOARD BATTERY CHARGER PORT Figure 10. Off-Board Battery Charger Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 24: Battery Charger

    5. Fully recharge the batteries again. 6. After four or five charging cycles, the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100% of their peak performance level and are able to last for an extended period of time. www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions (Faqs)

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? What if my scooter’s batteries won’t charge? Can I use a different charger? How often must I charge the batteries? How can I ensure maximum battery life? What about public transportation? Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 26 NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps. WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. Why do my new batteries seem weak? www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 27: Battery Replacement

    WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Battery Removal Battery Replacement BATTERY HARNESSES Figure 13. Battery Harness Removal Figure 12. Battery Compartment Lid BATTERY TERMINAL BATTERY LEADS Figure 15. Battery Leads Figure 14. Battery Pack Removal Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Carrying passengers (including pets) n Hanging any article from the tiller n Towing or being pushed by another motorized vehicle Such practices could cause loss of control and/or tipping, resulting in personal injury and/ or damage to your scooter. www.pridemobility.com Sonic...
  • Page 29 O P E R A T I O N NOTE: Your scooter’s reverse speed is slower than that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 30: Tiller Angle Adjustment

    Remove the seat by pulling it straight up and off of the scooter. SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Figure 16. Tiller Adjustment UPPER SEAT POST ADJUSTMENT HOLES DETENT PIN LOWER SEAT POST SEAT ROTATION Figure 17. Seat Height Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 31: Armrest Width Adjustment

    V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT DETENT PIN ARMREST ADJUSTMENT KNOB Figure 17A. Armrest Width Adjustment Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 32: I X . D I S A S S E M B Ly A N D A S S E M B Ly

    WARNING! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury. Ask for assistance when necessary before disassembling or assembling your scooter. FRONT-TO-REAR BATTERY HARNESS HARNESSES LOCKED UNLOCKED POSITION POSITION Figure 19. Tiller Lock knob (Locked) Figure 20. Wiring Harnesses Figure 19A. Tiller Lock Knob (Unlocked) www.pridemobility.com Sonic...
  • Page 33 Toggle Latch Release TOGGLE TOGGLE LATCH LATCH BUCKLE TOGGLE LATCH RELEASE BUTTON Figure 21. Toggle Latch (Latched) Figure 22. Toggle Latch (Unlatched) Frame Separation SLOTS PEGS Figure 23. Frame Positioning Figure 24. Frame Lockup TILLER HANDLE Figure 25. Frame Halves Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 34 I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY ASSEMBLY WARNING! After assembling your scooter make absolutely certain the tiller lock knob is in the unlocked position before attempting to ride your scooter. www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 35: Basic Troubleshooting

    Or, try reinserting the key into the key switch. may be in overheat protective mode. What if all the systems on my scooter seem to be “dead”? What if the motor runs but my scooter does not move? Sonic www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 36 What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press the throttle control lever? What if the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly? Figure 26. Working Fuse Figure 27. Blown Fuse www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 37: Care And Maintenance

    WIRING HARNESSES AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND ELECTRONICS STORAGE WARNING! Always protect batteries from freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery. This damages the battery and can cause personal injury. Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

  • Page 38: Warranty

    NOTE:If there is an increase in the operational noise level in the transaxle, the warranty does not apply. An increase in operational noise level usually occurs due to abusive and excessive strain on the scooter. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Also, electronic assemblies including: SIX-MONTH WARRANTY RECONDITIONED UNITS WARRANTY WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS www.pridemobility.com Sonic...

  • Page 39: Service Checks And Warranty Service

    NOTE: Gradual deterioration in performance because the battery has been left in a discharged state, left in cold conditions for an extended period of time, or worn out through heavy use is not covered SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE IMPLIED WARRANTIES Sonic www.pridemobility.com...

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