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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

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  • Page 1 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...

  • Page 2: Safety Guidelines

    Using your Pride product safely depends upon your diligence in following the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Using your Pride product safely also depends upon your own good judgement and/or common sense, as well as that of your provider, caregiver, and/or healthcare profes- sional.
  • Page 3 C O N T E N T S INTRODUCTION SAFETY III. SPECIFICATIONS IV. YOUR SONIC BATTERIES AND CHARGING VI. OPERATION VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS VIII. DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY IX. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING XI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE XII. WARRANTY...
  • Page 4 I N T R O D U C T I O N Please read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your scooter for the first time. Information Exchange...
  • Page 5 I N T R O D U C T I O N My Authorised Pride Provider Is: Quick Reference Information: NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your warranty card or this owner’s manual, write or e-mail us and we...

  • Page 6: I I . S A F E T Y

    WARNING! Do not operate your new scooter for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. MODIFICATIONS WARNING! Do not modify your scooter in any way not authorised by Pride. Unauthorised modifica- tions may result in personal injury and/or damage to your Sonic. REMOVABLE PARTS WARNING! Do not attempt to lift or move a scooter by any of its removable parts.

  • Page 7: Pre-Ride Safety Check

    WEIGHT LIMITATIONS WARNING! Exceeding the weight limit voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and damage to your scooter. Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and/or property damage resulting from failure to observe weight limitations. WARNING! Do not carry passengers on your Sonic. Carrying passengers may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
  • Page 8 10.5% 12.3% FIGURE 1A. MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED INCLINE ANGLE FOR THE SONIC WITH REAR BASKET OR OXYGEN TANK WARNING! Any attempt to climb or descend slopes steeper than those shown in figures 1 and 1A may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip, resulting in personal injury.

  • Page 9: Cornering Information

    I I . S A F E T Y WARNING! Do not exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual. FIGURE 2A. INCREASED STABILITY DRIVING POSITION FIGURE 2. NORMAL DRIVING POSITION CORNERING INFORMATION WARNING! When cornering sharply, reduce your speed. When using your scooter at higher speeds, do not corner sharply.

  • Page 10: Outdoor Driving Surfaces

    I I . S A F E T Y OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES STATIONARY OBSTACLES (STEPS, KERBS, ETC.) WARNING! Do not drive near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges, and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches, stairs, etc.). WARNING! Do not attempt to have your scooter climb or descend an obstacle that is inordinately high.

  • Page 11: Inclement Weather Precautions

    WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not expose your scooter to any type of moisture at any time (rain, snow, mist, or wash). Such exposure can damage your scooter. Never operate your scooter if it has been exposed to moisture until it has dried thoroughly.

  • Page 12: Preventing Unintended Movement

    I I . S A F E T Y STAIRS AND ESCALATORS WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and damage your scooter. DOORS ELEVATORS LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS BATTERIES WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds.

  • Page 13: Motor Vehicle Transport

    I I . S A F E T Y MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT WARNING! Do not sit on your scooter while it is in a moving vehicle. Personal injury and/or property damage may result. WARNING! Always be sure your scooter is properly secured when being transported. Failure to do so may result in personal injury and/or damage to your scooter.

  • Page 14: Reaching And Bending

    I I . S A F E T Y REACHING AND BENDING WARNING! Do not bend, lean, or reach for objects if you have to pick them up from the floor by reaching down between your knees. Movements such as these may change your centre of gravity and the weight distribution of the scooter and cause your scooter to tip, possibly resulting in personal injury.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    41 cm (16") 56 - 74 cm (22"- 29") 86 cm (34") Turning Radius 53 cm (21") FIGURE 4. SONIC SCOOTER DIMENSIONS 7 cm (2.5") REAR TIRE 5 cm (2") FRONT TIRE 19 cm (7.5") FIGURE 4A. SONIC TYRE DIMENSIONS...
  • Page 16 I I I S P E C I F I C A T I O N S SCUK50 Model Numbers Colours Red, Blue, Yellow Overall Length 94 cm (37 in.) 53 cm (21 in.) Overall Width Total Weight Without Batteries 42 kg (93 lbs.) Heaviest Piece When Disassembled 16 kg (35 lbs.)

  • Page 17: Tiller Console

    I V . Y O U R S O N I C TILLER CONSOLE WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture. In the event that the tiller console does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your scooter until the tiller console has dried thoroughly.

  • Page 18: Main Circuit Breaker

    I V . Y O U R S O N I C Speed Adjustment Dial BATTERY CHARGING COMPARTMENT Batteries (not shown) Charger Power Lead Receptacle Ammetre Main Circuit Breaker MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CHARGER POWER (RESET BUTTON) LEAD RECEPTACLE AMMETRE FIGURE 6. BATTERY CHARGING COMPARTMENT...

  • Page 19: Rear Section

    I V . Y O U R S O N I C REAR SECTION MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY WARNING! Before placing your scooter into or taking it out of freewheel mode, re- move the key from the key switch. Never sit on a scooter when it is in freewheel mode.

  • Page 20: Batteries And Charging

    V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE NOTE: To ensure the highest accuracy, the battery condition meter should be checked while operating your scooter at full speed on a level surface.
  • Page 21 OFF-BOARD CHARGING HARNESS BATTERY HARNESSES BATTERY PACK PLUG INTO OFF-BOARD CHARGER FIGURE 9. OFF-BOARD CHARGER HARNESS CONNECTIONS BATTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? What if my Sonic’s batteries won’t charge? How often must I charge the batteries?
  • Page 22 V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? What about public transportation? What type and size battery should I use? Why do my new batteries seem weak?
  • Page 23 WARNING! If your scooter’s batteries become frozen, do not attempt to charge them. Cold or frozen batteries should be allowed to warm up for several days prior to recharging. How can I ensure maximum battery life? How should I store my Sonic and its batteries?

  • Page 24: Battery Replacement

    V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G REPLACING YOUR SONIC’S BATTERIES WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling.

  • Page 25: Operation

    WARNING! Never attempt to board or exit your scooter without first removing the key from the key switch. This will prevent the scooter from moving if accidental throttle control lever contact is made. PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS OPERATING YOUR SONIC GETTING OFF OF YOUR SONIC Remove the key from the key switch.

  • Page 26: Comfort Adjustments

    V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S 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. TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT TILLER ADJUSTMENT KNOB...

  • Page 27: Seat Height Adjustment

    V I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT UPPER SEAT POST ADJUSTMENT HOLES DETENT PIN LOWER SEAT POST NOTE: The supplied nut, bolt, and washers can be used as an alternate to the ball detent pin for FIGURE 14.

  • Page 28: Disassembly And Assembly

    V I 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 SECTION SEAT BATTERY PACK FRONT SECTION FIGURE 15. DISASSEMBLED SCOOTER WARNING! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injury. Ask for assistance when necessary before disassembling your scooter.
  • Page 29 Unlock the front wheel by turning the tiller lock knob 90 degrees anticlockwise. See figure 16A. WARNING! After assembling the Sonic make abso- lutely certain the tiller lock is in the unlocked posi- tion before attempting to ride your scooter.

  • Page 30: Optional Accessories

    I X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES •SINGLE CANE/CRUTCH HOLDER • DOUBLE CANE/CRUTCH HOLDER • WALKER HOLDER • FOREARM CRUTCH HOLDER • OXYGEN TANK HOLDER •...

  • Page 31: Basic Troubleshooting

    Unplug the off-board charger lead from the attached. scooter’s charger power lead receptacle. What if all the systems on my Sonic seem to be “dead”? AUTO SHUTOFF FEATURE NOTE: Although the motor controller will be shut down by the auto shutoff feature, all activated lights will remain on.
  • Page 32 What if the motor runs but my Sonic does not move? What if the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly? See IV. “Your Sonic.” What if the battery condition metre dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press my...

  • Page 33: Care And Maintenance

    X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E TYRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR WARNING! Do not apply rubber conditioner on tyre tread; this may cause the tyres to become dangerously slippery.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    X I I . W A R R A N T Y TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BATTERIES SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE...

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