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VICTORY ES SERIES Including Models: Victory ES9 and Victory ES10...
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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S WARNING! An authorized Pride Provider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual.
C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION ........................4 SAFETY ............................5 III. YOUR SCOOTER ........................19 IV. BATTERIES AND CHARGING ..................23 OPERATION ..........................28 VI. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................30 VII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY ...................33 VIII.BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING ...................35 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................37 WARRANTY ..........................41 Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product.
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EMI/RFI - This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V/m. Explosive conditions exist! Read and follow the information in the owner’s manual. Do not remove anti-tip wheels. Keep tools and other metal objects away from battery terminals. Contact with tools can cause electrical shock. Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
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Do not use a cell phone, walkie/talkie, laptop, or other radio transmitter while operating. 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. www.pridemobility.com Victory ES Series...
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Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the batteries are charging. Manufactured in Keep your hands away from the tires when driving. Be aware that loose fitting clothing can become caught in drive tires. Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
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I I . S A F E T Y 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. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions.
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PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely.
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MANDATORY! Stay within the specified weight capacity for your scooter. Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/ or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations.
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"roll back" approximately 1 foot (30.48 cm) before the brake engages. If the throttle control lever is released while moving in reverse, the powered scooter may "roll back" approx- imately 3 feet (1 meter) before the brake engages. Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
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Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level sur- faces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter other surface types. For this reason, your scooter is designed to perform admirably on packed soil, grass, and gravel.
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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 3A. WARNING! Even though your scooter may be capable of handling greater obstacles, Pride recommends that you do not attempt to negotiate a curb that has a height greater than 2 in.
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.
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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.
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Bending to the side while seated creates the risk of tipping. It is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the scooter from tipping. Pride recommends that the scooter user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and reaching in the presence of a qualified attendant.
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WARNING! Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol, as this may impair your ability to drive safely. WARNING! Pride strongly recommends that you do not smoke cigarettes while seated in your scooter, although the scooter has passed the necessary testing requirements for cigarette smoking.
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WARNING! The addition of accessories or components to the electrically-powered mobility vehicle can increase the susceptibility of the vehicle to EMI. Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorized by Pride. WARNING! The electrically-powered mobility vehicle itself can disturb the performance of other electrical devices located nearby, such as alarm systems.
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Battery Condition Meter When the key is fully inserted and turned clockwise to power up your scooter, this meter indicates the approximate battery voltage strength. For further information on battery charging, see IV. “Batteries and Charging.” Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
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See figure 6. See IX. “Care and Maintenance” for fuse replacement. NOTE: Keep all electrical areas clean and free of moisture and foreign material. www.pridemobility.com Victory ES Series...
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PROHIBITED! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorized by Pride. Motor/Transaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your scooter’s batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the scooter’s wheels.
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MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER If the breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge the batteries more often or have your authorized Pride Provider perform a load test on the batteries. If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, see your authorized Pride Provider for service.
PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the batteries are charging. Pride recommends that you do not charge the batteries while the scooter is occupied. MANDATORY! Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries.
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For the safest and most efficient charging of your scooter’s batteries we recommend only use of the charger supplied as original equipment with your Pride product. Any charging method resulting in batteries being charged individually is especially prohibited.
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WARNING! Always use two batteries of the exact same type, chemistry, and amp- hour (Ah) capacity. Refer to the specifications table in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger for recommended type and capacities. Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
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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.
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What about public transportation? If you intend to use public transportation with your scooter, you must contact the transportation provider in advance to determine their specific requirements. Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
WARNING! Keep both hands on the tiller and your feet on the floorboard at all times while operating your scooter. This driving position gives you the most control over your vehicle. www.pridemobility.com Victory ES Series...
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Although the controller is shut down, power will still be supplied to the scooter’s lighting system. If the power down timer feature takes effect, perform the following steps to resume normal operation: 1. Remove the key from the key switch. 2. Reinsert the key and power up your scooter. Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
4. Align the adjustment holes on the seat frame and armrest, then reinsert the detent pin. 5. Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs. ARMREST NOTE: Pivot the armrests upward to aid in getting ADJUSTMENT onto and off of your scooter. KNOBS Figure 16. Armrest Width Adjustment www.pridemobility.com Victory ES Series...
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6. Reinstall the nut onto the seat height adjustment bolt and tighten. 7. Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat. UPPER SEAT POST LOCATING HOLE LOWER SEAT HEIGHT SEAT POST ADJUSTMENT BOLT Figure 18. Seat Height Adjustment Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
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MANDATORY! Make sure the positioning belt is properly secured to the scooter and is adjusted for operator comfort before each use. MANDATORY! Inspect the positioning belt for loose or damaged parts before each use of the scooter. If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride Provider for main- tenance and repair. www.pridemobility.com...
6. Disconnect both front-to-rear harnesses. See figure 22. BATTERY HARNESS WARNING! Failure to unplug both FRONT-TO-REAR HAR- CONNECTIONS front-to-rear harnesses prior to NESS CONNECTIONS separating the front and rear sections could result permanent damage scooter. Figure 22. Harness Connections Victory ES Series www.pridemobility.com...
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9. Reconnect the front-to-rear harnesses. 10. Reinstall the battery shroud. 11. Reinstall the seat and rotate it into place. WARNING! After assembly, make absolutely certain the tiller lock knob is in the unlocked position before driving the scooter. www.pridemobility.com Victory ES Series...
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Return the throttle control lever to position at start up. center position, turn scooter off then back on. Speed pot error. Call your authorized Pride Provider for assistance. Motor volts error. Call your authorized Pride Provider for assistance. Other internal errors.
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If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly, see your authorized Pride Provider for service. Charge the batteries more frequently. See IV. “Batteries and Charging.” If the problem continues, have both of your scooter’s batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider.
Regularly check all wiring connections. Regularly check all wiring insulation, including the charger power cord, for wear or damage. Have your authorized Pride Provider repair or replace any damaged connector, connection, or insula- tion that you find before using your scooter again.
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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 periodi- cally for wear by your authorized Pride Provider. www.pridemobility.com Victory ES Series...
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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 authorized Pride Provider. STORING YOUR SCOOTER If you plan on not using your scooter for an extended period of time, it is best to: 1.
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Your scooter must be disposed of according to applicable local and national statutory regulations. Contact your local waste disposal agency or authorized Pride Dealer for information on proper disposal of packag- ing, metal frame components, plastic components, electronics, batteries, neoprene, silicone and polyure- thane materials.
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For one (1) year from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original pur- chaser, free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative...
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SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE Warranty service must be performed by an authorized Pride Provider. Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior written authorization. All transportation costs and shipping damage incurred while submit- ting parts for repair or replacement are the responsibility of the purchaser.
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