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  • Page 2 Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have purchased. The latest/current version of this manual is available on our website. Copyright © 2011 Pride Mobility Products Ltd. INFMANU4194/Rev A/July 2011...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ........................4 SAFETY ............................5 III. YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER ....................19 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ..................24 OPERATION ..........................29 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................31 VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...................33 VIII. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ..................35 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................37 WARRANTY ..........................40 Go-Go ES8 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 that these 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 Travel Scooter to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It is very important for you to read and understand them completely. Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual.
  • Page 6 I I . S A F E T Y Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the Travel Scooter while the batteries are charging. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop or other radio transmitter while operating.
  • Page 7 I I . S A F E T Y Do not mix AGM and Gel-Cell batteries. Always use batteries of the same type and chemistry. Do not use batteries with different amp-hour (Ah) capacities. Do not mix old and new batteries. Always replace both batteries at the same time. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
  • Page 8 I I . S A F E T Y I I . S A F E T Y Travel Scooter does not conform to ISO 7176-19 for transport of an occupied Travel Scooter in a motor vehicle. Contains sealed, non-spillable batteries that meet DOT CRF 173.159 (d), IATA packing instructions 806, IATA provision A67 for safe transportation.

  • Page 9: Your Travel Scooter

    I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL MANDATORY! Do not operate your new Travel Scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your Travel 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 Travel Scooter user.
  • Page 10 I I . S A F E T Y Perform the following inspections prior to using your Travel Scooter: Check for proper tyre inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tyre if equipped with pneumatic tyres. Check all electrical connections.
  • Page 11 I I . S A F E T Y When climbing an incline, try to keep your Travel 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 centre of gravity of you and your Travel Scooter toward the front of the Travel Scooter for improved stability. NOTE: When negotiating ramps, if the throttle control lever is released while moving forward, the powered Travel Scooter may "roll back"...
  • Page 13 I I . S A F E T Y OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your Travel Scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop or tarmac. However, Pride recognises that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types.
  • Page 14 I I . S A F E T Y INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS Exposure of your Travel Scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your Travel Scooter, proceed to shelter at the earliest opportunity.
  • Page 15 I I . S A F E T Y LIFTS Modern lifts have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). If you are in the doorway of a lift when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the Travel Scooter and the door will reopen.
  • Page 16 I I . S A F E T Y PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT 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.
  • Page 17 I I . S A F E T Y POSITIONING BELTS Your authorised Pride Dealer, therapist(s) and other healthcare professionals are responsible for determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your Travel Scooter safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning belt to safely operate your Travel 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 T R A V E L S C O O T E R TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your Travel Scooter, including the key switch, throttle control lever, horn button, speed adjustment dial and the battery condition meter. See figure 4. PROHIBITED! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture.
  • Page 20 I I I . Y O U R T R A V E L S C O O T E R Speed Adjustment Dial This dial allows you to preselect and limit your Travel Scooter’s top speed. The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting. The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting.
  • Page 21 I I I . Y O U R T R A V E L S C O O T E R REAR SECTION The manual freewheel lever, anti-tip wheels and motor/transaxle assembly are located on the rear section of your Travel Scooter. See figure 7. WARNING! Before placing your Travel Scooter into or taking it out of freewheel mode, remove the key from the key switch.
  • Page 22 I I I . Y O U R T R A V E L S C O O T E R Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important safety feature of your Travel Scooter. They are bolted to the frame at the rear of the Travel Scooter. PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your Travel Scooter in any way that is not...
  • Page 23 I I I . Y O U R T R A V E L S C O O T E R PLUGS INTO STANDARD BATTERY PACK HANDLE ELECTRICAL OUTLET PLUGS INTO THE OFF-BOARD CHARGER PORT PLUGS INTO THE OFF- BOARD CHARGER PORT PLUGS INTO STANDARD ELECTRICAL OUTLET Figure 10.

  • Page 24: 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 Travel Scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by the supplied off-board charging system. Charge your Travel Scooter’s batteries for 8 to 14 hours prior to using it for the first time.
  • Page 25 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 charge your batteries safely: 1. Position your Travel Scooter close to a standard electrical outlet.
  • Page 26 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 Travel Scooter’s batteries: All day use on a daily basis.
  • 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 do I change a battery in my Travel Scooter? MANDATORY! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.
  • Page 28 I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 5. Remove the old batteries. 6. Place the new batteries into the battery pack. 7. Connect the red battery cable to the positive (+) battery terminal of each battery. 8.

  • Page 29: Operation

    V . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR TRAVEL 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 in the forward position unless you are manually pushing your Travel Scooter.
  • Page 30 V . O P E R A T I O N NOTE: Your Travel Scooter’s reverse speed is slower than that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. GETTING OFF OF YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER 1. Bring your Travel Scooter to a complete stop. 2.

  • Page 31: Comfort 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 TILLER ADJUSTMENT switch before adjusting the tiller or the KNOB seat.
  • Page 32 V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to different heights. UPPER SEAT POST See figure 19. LOWER SEAT POST 1.

  • Page 33: 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 DISASSEMBLY REAR You can disassemble the Travel Scooter into six SEAT SHROUD pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the rear shroud, the basket, and the battery pack.
  • Page 34 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 1. Lower the tiller and tighten the tiller adjustment knob. 2. Remove the frame lock-up pin. See figure 24. 3.

  • Page 35: 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 Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems 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 36 V I I I . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G To check a fuse: 1. Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot. 2.

  • Page 37: Care And Maintenance

    I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your Travel 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 authorised Pride Dealer.
  • Page 38 I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E EXTERIOR SURFACES Bumpers, tyres and trim can benefit from an occasional application of a rubber or vinyl conditioner. WARNING! Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on the Travel Scooter’s vinyl seat or tyre tread.
  • Page 39 I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E STORING YOUR TRAVEL SCOOTER If you plan on not using your Travel Scooter for an extended period of time, it is best to: 1.

  • Page 40: Warranty

    Warranty will also be refused if damage is deemed to have been caused through misuse or accident for which Pride Mobility Products cannot be deemed responsible. NOTE: Pride Mobility Products provides parts only under warranty. Your authorised Pride Dealer is responsible for labour and service. Please contact your authorised Pride Dealer for information about these services and for any applicable charges.
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