Pride Mobility v10 Owner's Manual
Pride Mobility v10 Owner's Manual

Pride Mobility v10 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 NTENDED The intended use of the Pride Mobility Products device is to provide mobility to persons limited to a seated position that have the capability of operating a scooter. Please fill out the following information for quick reference:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ........................4 SAFETY ............................5 III. YOUR SCOOTER ........................19 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ..................25 OPERATION ..........................31 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................33 VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...................36 VIII.BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ...................38 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................40 APPENDIX I - SPECIFICATIONS ....................43 www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY Welcome to Pride Mobility Products (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 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: Ii. Safety

    I I . S A F E T Y Do not place the scooter in freewheel mode on a decline or incline. Unlocked and in freewheel mode. Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode.
  • Page 7 I I . S A F E T Y Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. Avoid exposure to rain, snow, ice, salt, or standing water whenever possible. Maintain and store in a clean and dry condition. Removal of grounding prong can create electrical hazard.
  • Page 8 I I . S A F E T Y Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires. 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.
  • Page 9 I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL MANDATORY! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your scooter 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 scooter user.
  • Page 10 I I . S A F E T Y Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter: Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires. Check all electrical connections.
  • 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 Figure 1. Normal Driving Position Figure 2. Increased Stability Driving Position CORNERING INFORMATION Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road surfaces, inclined road surfaces, riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction (such as passing from a grassy area to a paved area –...
  • Page 13 I I . S A F E T Y PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS WARNING! You should not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways. Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic to see you when you are seated on your scooter. Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules.
  • Page 14 I I . S A F E T Y FREEWHEEL MODE Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when engaged, allows the scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see III. “Your Scooter.”...
  • Page 15 I I . S A F E T Y LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS If you will be transporting your scooter during travel, you may find it necessary to use a vehicle-mounted lift system or elevation product to aid in transportation. Pride recommends that you closely review the warnings, instructions, specifications, and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift/ elevation product before using that product.
  • Page 16 I I . S A F E T Y 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 the batteries removed and/or properly secured.
  • Page 17 I I . S A F E T Y POSITIONING BELTS Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for deter- mining 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.
  • Page 18 I I . S A F E T Y ELECTROMAGNETIC AND RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE (EMI/RFI) WARNING! Laboratory tests have shown that electromagnetic and radio frequency waves can have an adverse effect on the performance of electrically-powered mobility vehicles. Electromagnetic and Radio Frequency Interference can come from sources such as cellular phones, mobile two-way radios (such as walkie-talkies), radio stations, TV stations, amateur radio (HAM) transmitters, wireless computer links, microwave signals, paging transmitters, and medium-range mobile transceivers used by emergency vehicles.
  • Page 19 I I I . 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, key switch, battery condition meter, status LED, horn buttons, turn signal buttons, accessory switches, and the throttle control lever.
  • Page 20: Iii. Your Scooter

    I I I . Y O U R S C O O T E R Status LED The status LED alerts you to electrical problems that may occur with the scooter. The LED remains con- stantly lit while your scooter is on. If your scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code.
  • Page 21 I I I . Y O U R S C O O T E R Throttle Control Lever This lever allows you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your scooter up to the maximum speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. To Move Forward, use either of the following: OFF-BOARD Use your left thumb to push the left side of the...
  • Page 22 I I I . Y O U R S C O O T E R REAR COMPONENTS The batteries, anti-tip wheels, motor/transaxle assembly, main circuit breaker (reset button), and the man- ual freewheel lever are located on your scooter as shown. See figure 7. BATTERY BATTERY MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER...
  • Page 23 I I I . Y O U R S C O O T E R Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) When the voltage in the batteries becomes low or your scooter is heavily strained because of excessive loads, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect the motor and electronics from damage.
  • Page 24 I I I . Y O U R S C O O T E R SECURING THE SCOOTER Always secure the scooter in a forward-facing position in the vehicle. Attach the four tie-down straps to the designated securement points. See figures 9, 9A, and 9B. Tighten the straps to sufficiently remove all slack.
  • Page 25: Batteries And Charging

    I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING Your scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an off-board charging system.
  • Page 26: Iv. Batteries And Charging

    I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Follow these easy steps to change your batteries safely: 1. Position the front of your scooter close to a standard electrical outlet.
  • Page 27 I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How often must I charge the batteries? Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often to charge your scooter’s batteries: All day scooter use on a daily basis.
  • Page 28 I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G What type and size of battery should I use? We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are deep- cycle batteries that are similar in performance.
  • Page 29 I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERY TERMINALS UNDER BOOTS BATTERY HARNESS CONNECTIONS Figure 12. Battery Removal/Installation Figure 13. Battery Wiring Diagram NOTE: If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag. Contact your local waste disposal agency or your authorized Pride Provider for instructions on disposal and battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
  • Page 30 I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Follow these steps to properly break in your scooter’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life: 1.
  • Page 31: Operation

    V . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER Have you fully charged the batteries? See IV. “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. Operation

    V . O P E R A T I O N Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed. Push or pull the appropriate side of the throttle control lever. The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial.
  • Page 33: Adjustments

    V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT 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.
  • Page 34: Vi. Comfort Adjustments

    V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S SEAT ROTATION ADJUSTMENT SEAT ROTATION LEVER The seat rotation lever will secure the seat into sev- eral positions. 1. Push forward on the seat rotation lever to disen- gage the seat.
  • Page 35 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENT 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 36 V 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 SEAT FRONT SECTION You can disassemble the scooter into several pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the battery shroud (if equipped), the basket, and REAR SECTION the batteries or battery boxes.
  • Page 37: Vii. Disassembly And Assembly

    V I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y Frame Separation FRAME 1. Arrange the front wheel(s) in a straight for- RELEASE ward-facing position. LEVER 2.
  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    V I I I . 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 prob- lems 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 39: Viii.basic Troubleshooting

    V I I I . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G What if my scooter does not move when I engage the throttle control lever? When the manual freewheel lever is pushed forward, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/transaxle assembly is cut.
  • Page 40: Care And Maintenance

    I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 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.
  • Page 41 I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E WHEEL REPLACEMENT If your scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires and you have a flat tire, you can have the tube replaced. AXLE SLOT WASHER If your scooter is equipped with a solid tire insert,...
  • Page 42 I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E FUSE REPLACEMENT In the event a fuse should cease to work: 1. Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot. 2.
  • Page 43: Appendix I - Specifications

    A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S V10 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number SC610V Maximum Allowable Incline 6° (10.5%) Maximum Obstacle Climbing Ability 2 in. (5 cm) 46 in.
  • Page 44 A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 15.25 - 17.75 in. (38.7 - 45.1 cm) 16.5 - 19 in. (42 - 48.25 cm) 4 in.
  • Page 45 A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S V10 PS SPECIFICATIONS Model Number SC610VPS Maximum Allowable Incline 8° (14.1%) Maximum Obstacle Climbing Ability 2 in. (5 cm) 46 in.
  • Page 46 17.25 - 23.25 in. (43.8 - 59.1 cm) 4 in. (10.16 cm) 46 in. (116.8 cm) 17 in. (43.18 cm) 18 in. (45.72 cm) Turning Radius 42 in. (106.68 cm) 22.25 in. (56.5 cm) Figure 27. V10 PS Dimensions www.pridemobility.com...
  • Page 48 *INFMANU4437*...

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