C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ......................... 4 SAFETY ............................6 III. EMI/RFI ............................15 IV. SPECIFICATIONS ........................17 YOUR CELEBRITY ........................19 VI. BATTERIES AND CHARGING .................... 24 VII. OPERATION ..........................28 VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................30 IX. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ..................33 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ....................
I N T R O D U C T I O N Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter. Your scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling.
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Quick Reference Information: Scooter Model:________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or this owners manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately. Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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Your scooters road performance features may be influenced by electromagnetic fields caused by cellular tele- phones or other radiating devices, such as hand-held radios, radio and television stations, wireless computer links, microwave sources, and paging transmitters. Learn more about this topic in III. EMI-RFI. www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
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When driving down a ramp, keep the scooters speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent. n Avoid sudden stops and starts. Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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1 and 1A 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 15 lbs. Never fill the rear basket with contents exceeding 15 lbs. www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
1. Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/ stop position. 2. 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. Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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WARNING! Be sure your scooter is traveling perpendicular to any curb you may be required to ascend or descend. See figures 3 and 4. WARNING! Do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in. Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach Figure 4. Incorrect Curb Approach www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
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Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pulled up, allows the scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see IV. Your Celebrity. WARNING! When your scooter is in manual freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
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If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorized Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Your authorized Pride Provider will also have the necessary informa- tion on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action. www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
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Ensure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode. See V. Your Celebrity. n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch.
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The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol. WARNING! Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to drive safely. www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
Has anyone been injured by the erratic, unintended motion of an electric mobility vehicle? The FDA has reports of injuries that resulted from uncontrolled motion of electric mobility vehicles, but it is not clear just how many of those injuries were actually caused by EMI/RFI. Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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If unintended motion or unintended brake release occurs, turn off your mobility vehicle (by removing the key) as soon as it is safe to do so. If my mobility vehicle moves unintentionally, where should I report the incident? Call Pride Customer Care at 1-800-424-8205 to report the incident. www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 18.5" 8"- 12" Adjustable 90˚,100˚ 102˚,105˚ 17" - 20.5" 3.5" Figure 5. Celebrity Dimensions 51.75" 18" 50" 16" 24"- 28" 48" 59 " 3 Wheel Turning Radius 4 Wheel Turning Radius 24"...
Figure 6. Celebrity Components CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY The control console assembly houses all of the controls you need to drive your Celebrity, including the speed adjustment dial, throttle control levers, battery condition meter, status LED, running lights button, horn buttons, turn signal buttons, and the hazard light button.
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Use your right thumb to push the right side of the lever to disengage your Celebritys brakes and move forward. n Release the lever and allow your Celebrity to come to a complete stop before pushing the other side of the lever to move in reverse.
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The Status LED will alert you to electrical problems that may occur with the Celebrity. The LED remains constantly lit while your scooter is on. If the Celebrity develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See XI. Basic Troubleshooting), If the status LED flashes a code other than a code listed in Basic Troubleshooting, contact the...
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(reset button), the ammeter, the manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels, and the motor/transaxle assembly (not shown) are located on the rear section of your Celebrity. See figure 8. Refer to IX. Disassembly and Assembly for instructions on removing the rear shroud.
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Y O U R C E L E B R I T Y Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your Celebrity for short distances, you can put it in manual freewheel mode. WARNING! When your scooter is in manual freewheel mode, the braking system is disengaged.
Yellow indicates that the Celebritys battery voltage level is getting low and will require a charge soon. n Red indicates that your Celebritys battery voltage level is very low, and the batteries should be recharged as soon as possible.
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8 to 14 hours after daily use. n If you use your Celebrity once a week or less, charge its batteries at least once a week for 12 to 14 hours at a time. n Keep your Celebritys batteries fully charged.
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(nicads), or in other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power, drain down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge. We work closely with our battery manufacturer to provide batteries that best suit your Celebritys specific electrical www.pridemobility.com...
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It may take a few days for the temperature of your Celebritys batteries to stabilize and adjust to their new room or ambient temperature.
Is the tiller handle at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place? See VIII. Comfort Adjustments. n Is the key fully inserted into the key switch and in the on position? See V. Your Celebrity. n Is the speed adjustment dial set to a slower setting? See V. Your Celebrity....
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5. Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the side of your Celebrity. 6. You may, if you wish, leave the seat facing to the side to facilitate boarding your Celebrity the next time you are going to operate it.
See IX. Disassembly and Assembly. FRONT-TO-BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT Figure 13. Tiller Adjustment The Celebrity is equipped with a sliding seat that is operated like SLIDER LEVER an automobile seat. You can reposition the Celebritys seat for- ward or rearward.
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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 The Celebrity armrest width can be adjusted inward or outward. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1. Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back TUBE of the seat frame.
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LOWER HINGE tighten. Figure 16A. Seatback Hinge POWER SEAT ACTUATOR (OPTIONAL) Your Celebrity may be equipped with a power seat actuator, which raises and lowers the seat automatically. See figure 17. POWER SEAT ACTUATOR WARNING! The power seat mechanism is intended for operation only while the vehicle is stationar y and on a level surface.
Ask for assistance when necessary before assembling or disassembling your scooter. You can disassemble the Celebrity into seven pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the rear shroud, the basket, and the batteries. Place the Scooter in an area where you have sufficient clearance to move the parts around.
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Figure 21. Disconnecting the Front-to-Rear Cable Figure 20. Disconnecting the Battery harnesses UNLOCKED POSITION Figure 22. Battery Removal Figure 23. Locking Cam Levers Figure 24. Ball Detent Pins With Rings Figure 25. Separating The Frame Sections Figure 26. Motor Harness www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
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D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY ASSEMBLY NOTE: Raise the tiller before starting to assemble the Celebrity. 1. Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position.
For information concerning these optional accessories, see your authorized Pride Provider. •Single Cane/Crutch Holder • Double Cane/Crutch Holder • Oxygen Tank Holder • Rear Basket • Walker Holder • Forearm Crutch Holder • Cup Holder • Safety Flag www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
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With the key turned to the on position, check the status LED. If the LED flashes three times, a short pause, then two times, this is the manual freewheel lever code and means your Celebrity is in manual freewheel mode.
Charge the Celebritys batteries more frequently. See VI. Batteries and Charging. n If the problem continues, have both of your Celebritys batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider. n You may also perform the load test yourself. Battery load testers are available at most automotive parts stores.
AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY These items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubrication. MOTOR BRUSHES The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle/assembly. They should be inspected periodically for wear by your authorized Pride Provider. Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003 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 tires and reduces the possibility of flat spots developing on the areas of the tires contacting the ground. www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages. So, the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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N O T E S www.pridemobility.com Celebrity/Rev G/March 2003...
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182 Susquehanna Ave. Exeter, PA 18643 1-800-800-8586 www.pridemobility.com...
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