Summary of Contents for Pride Mobility Maxima SC900
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Owner’s Manual ATTENTION: Please read the content of your owner’s manual before operating your scooter. ® The Ultimate In Style & Performance Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA www.pridemobility.com...
IV. YOUR SCOOTER ........................16 BATTERIES AND CHARGING .................... 20 VI. OPERATION ..........................24 VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS....................26 VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................29 IX. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ..................... 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................34 XI. WARRANTY ..........................37 Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Ltd. (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.
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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. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
! When driving down a ramp, keep the scooter’s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent. See IV. “Your Scooter.” ! Avoid sudden stops and starts. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
1 may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury. WARNING! Never carry an oxygen tank weighing more than 7 kg (15 lbs.). Never fill the rear basket with contents exceeding 7 kg (15 lbs.). Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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! Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the centre/ stop position. ! Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop or when power is removed from the system for any reason. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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See figures 3 and 3A. WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a kerb that has a height greater than 5 cm (2 in.). KERB Figure 3A. Incorrect Kerb Approach Figure 3. Correct Kerb Approach Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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! Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar. ! Drive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your scooter gently and slowly rearwards to pull the door open. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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WARNING! If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time, turn off the power. This will prevent unexpected motion from inadvertent throttle control lever contact. Failure to do so may result in personal injury. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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WARNING! Prevent personal injury! Keep your hands away from the tyres when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tyres. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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NOTE: For further information on EMI/RFI, visit the Resource Center on www.pridemobility.com. If unintended motion or brake release occurs, turn your scooter off as soon as it is safe to do so. Contact your authorised Pride Dealer to report the incident. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
4-Wheel Turning Radius 132 cm (52") 165 cm (65") 66 cm (26") Figure 4. Scooter Dimensions 7.5 cm 10 cm (3") (4") 25 cm 25 cm (10") (10") FRONT REAR Figure 4B. Tyre Dimensions Figure 4A. Tyre Dimensions Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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(1) Varies with user weight, terrain type, battery amp hour (AH), battery charge, battery condition, and tyre condition. (2) Due to manufacturing tolerances and continual product improvement, this specification can be subject to a variance of (+ or – ) 3 %. NOTE: All specifications subject to change without notice. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
The Status LED alerts you to electrical problems that may occur with the scooter. The LED remains constantly lit while your scooter is on. If the scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See IX. “Basic Troubleshooting” for troubleshooting flash codes. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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! Your scooter’s turn indicators are timed to shut off automatically. Hazard Lights Switch This switch activates the 4-way flashers on your scooter. Toggle this switch to turn on and turn off the lights. Off-Board Charger Port The scooter’s off-board charger plugs into this port. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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! 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. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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(T-bar or Bullnose and C- arm) that, when used with the Hercules 3000, will lift your scooter. Contact your authorised Pride Dealer for more information about the Hercules 3000 docking device. Figure 7. Hercules 3000 Docking Device Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
! If equipped with pneumatic tyres, maintain 2-2.4 bar (30-35 psi) in all of your scooter’s tyres. ! Plan your route ahead to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken or soft surfaces as possible. ! Limit your baggage weight to essential items. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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It may take a few days for the temperature of your scooter’s batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature. More importantly, it takes a few charging cycles (a partial drain followed by a full recharge) to establish the critical chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery’s peak performance and long life. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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What about public transport? If you intend to use public transport with your scooter, you must contact the transportation provider in advance to determine their specific requirements. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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! Press your thumb against 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. ! Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the left. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position. 5. Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the side of your scooter. 6. You can leave the seat facing to the side to facilitate boarding your scooter next time. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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LOWER POST DETENT PIN figure 11A. ARMREST ADJUSTMENT KNOBS 1. Remove the detent pin. 2. Raise or lower the armrest. Figure 11A. Armrest Adjustments 3. Reinsert the detent pin through the adjustment holes of the upper and lower posts. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
5 Reinstall the bolt, washers and nut to secure the WASHER seat post. WASHER BOLT NOTE: Ensure both washers have been rein- stalled before fully tightening the nut. LOWER SEAT POST 6. Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat. Figure 13. Seat Height Adjustment Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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Do not attempt to raise or lower the seat while in motion! Do not drive your scooter unless the power seat is fully retracted (in lowest position). It is recommended that the scooter be driven only with the seat in the lowest position. Figure 14. Power Seat Actuator Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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WARNING! Failure to unplug both battery harnesses and the front-to-rear harness prior to frame separation could result in permanent damage to the scooter. Figure 16. Seat Removal Figure 17. Rear Shroud Removal Figure 18. Disconnecting The Battery Harnesses Figure 19. Disconnecting The Front-To-Rear Harness Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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9. Put the batteries in place and plug both black and white 2-pin battery harnesses into their mating plugs. 10. Reconnect the battery tie-down strap. 11. Reinstall the rear shroud. 12. Reinstall the seat. 13. Rotate the seat until it locks into place. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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Call your authorised Pride Dealer for ! ! ! lever is not responding. assistance. Turn the Maxima key to the off position, The manual freewheel lever is in the ! ! ! then push the manual freewheel lever to the (up) freewheel position.
! Or, see the previous troubleshooting question for load testing the batteries yourself. If you experience any problems with your scooter that you are not able to solve, immediately contact your authorised Pride Dealer for information, maintenance and service. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
! The front tiller shroud, front shroud, and the rear shroud are formed from durable ABS plastic and are coated with an advanced formula urethane paint. ! A light application of car wax will help the shrouds retain their high gloss. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
Nylon insert lock nuts should not be reused as it may cause damage to the nylon insert, resulting in a less secure fit. Replacement nylon insert lock nuts are available at local hardware stores or through your authorised Pride Dealer. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
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For prolonged storage, you may wish to place several boards under the frame of your scooter to raise it off of the ground. This takes the weight off the tyres and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas of the tyres contacting the ground. Maxima www.pridemobility.com...
Pride Mobility Products Ltd. cannot be deemed responsible. NOTE: Pride Mobility Products Ltd. provides parts only under warranty. Your Pride Dealer is responsible for labour and service. Please contact your Pride Dealer for information about these services and for any applicable charges.
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Unit 106, Heyford Park Camp Road Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire OX25 5HA www.pridemobility.com *INFMANU2203*...