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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 Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to follow the warnings, cautions, and instructions in this owner’s manual. Pride is not responsible for injuries and/or damage resulting from any person’s failure to exercise good judgement and/or common sense.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
III. SPECIFICATIONS ........................15 IV. YOUR SCOOTER ........................17 BATTERIES AND CHARGING ................... 23 VI. OPERATION ..........................27 VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS ....................29 VIII.TROUBLESHOOTING ......................33 IX. CARE AND MAINTENANCE ....................34 WARRANTY ..........................36 Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com... -
Page 4: Introduction
Your understanding of these instructions is essential for the safe operation of your new Pride Scooter. Pride is not liable for damage to property or personal injury arising out of the unsafe use of a Pride Scooter. Pride is also not liable for any property damage or personal injury arising out of the failure of any person... - Page 5 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N My Authorised Pride Dealer Is: Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:________________________________________________________________________ Quick Reference Information: Scooter Model:________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number:__________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date:________________________________________________________________________ NOTE: If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or this owner’s manual, contact us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
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Page 6: Safety
MODIFICATIONS Pride has designed and engineered your scooter to provide maximum mobility and utility. A wide range of accessories is available from your authorised Pride Dealer to further customize your scooter to better suit your needs and/or preferences. - Page 7 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. For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see IX.
- Page 8 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.). Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 9 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. 3. Handbrake: Gives you additional stopping power when you squeeze it. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 10 Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces 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.
- Page 11 I I . S A F E T Y INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS WARNING! Pride recommends that you do not operate your scooter in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces (i.e., walks or roads). Such use may result in an accident, personal injury, or adversely affect the performance and safety of your scooter.
- Page 12 If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorised Pride Dealer for instructions on disposal. Your authorised Pride Dealer will also have the necessary infor- mation on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
- Page 13 Avoid reaching or bending while driving your scooter. When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated on your scooter, it is important to maintain a stable centre 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 healthcare professional.
- Page 14 Failure to take this precaution may result in personal injury. WARNING! Your scooter may be a source of electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. Be aware that your scooter may effect the performance of alarm systems and other radiating devices. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 15: Specifications
46 cm - 51 cm (18" - 20") 13 cm (5") 52 cm (20.5") 140 cm (55") 50 cm (19.5") 120 cm (47.25") Turning Radius 61 cm (24") 65 cm (25.5") Figure 4. Victory Viper-3 Dimensions Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com... - Page 16 Pneumatic: 10 cm x 33 cm (4 in. x 13 in.) Battery Requirements (not included) Two 12V, 55 AH, sealed lead-acid Battery Charger 8 amp offboard * Varies with user weight, terrain type, battery charge, battery condition, and tyre condition. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 17: Your Scooter
Set the dial to one of five settings from the slowest (image of the tortoise) to the fastest (image of the hare) speed setting. On/Off Indicator LED When lit, this LED indicates that your scooter is turned “on”. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com... - Page 18 Release the throttle control lever and gently squeeze the handbrake lever to come to a stop. NOTE: If you do not release the throttle control lever before using the handbrake, your scooter may not come to a complete stop. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 19 IX. “Care and Maintenance.” Figure 10. Working Fuse Figure 11. Blown Fuse (Replace) WARNING! Failure to use properly rated fuses may cause damage to the electrical system and may result in personal injury. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 20 WARNING! Do not remove the anti-tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorised by Pride. WARNING! The anti-tip wheels may interfere with the smooth transition of your scooter when climbing up or down a kerb. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 21 WARNING! Your scooter is equipped with a microprocessor based, programmable controller. The controller must be programmed by an authorised Pride technician only. Improper programming of the controller could result in unsafe operation of your scooter, causing personal injury or damage to your scooter.
- Page 22 Push in the reset button to reset the breaker. n If the breaker trips frequently, you may need to charge the batteries more often or have your authorised Pride Dealer perform a load test on the batteries. MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER (RESET BUTTON) Figure 13.
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Page 23: Batteries And Charging
7. Place the off-board battery charger in a safe place for future use. 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. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com... - Page 24 Plan your route to avoid as many hills, cracked, broken, or soft surfaces as possible. n Limit your baggage weight to essential items. n Try to maintain an even speed while your scooter is in motion. n Avoid stop-and-go driving. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 25 WARNING! Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries. Use only AGM or Gel-Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions. NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps. Use these specifications to reorder deep-cycle batteries from your authorised Pride Dealer: Type: Deep-cycle (AGM or Gel-Cell)
- Page 26 Batteries that are deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged and cause unreliable performance and limited service life. How should I store my scooter and its batteries? See IX. “Care and Maintenance.” Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 27: Operation
(if equipped) to come to a complete stop. The electronic brakes will automatically engage when your scooter comes to a stop. NOTE: Your scooter’s reverse speed is slower then that of the forward speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com... - Page 28 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 Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 29: Comfort Adjustments
4. When the tiller reaches its lowest point, turn the tiller adjustment lever clockwise until it is tight to lock the tiller in place. TILLER BOOT TILLER ADJUSTMENT LEVER Figure 16. Tiller Angle Adjustment Figure 17. Lowering The Tiller Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com... - Page 30 2. Lean forward or rearward to adjust the seatback to a comfortable position. 3. Release the seat recline lever to lock the seat securely in place. WARNING! Always keep your back pressed firmly against the seatback while adjusting the angle. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 31 2. Pull the strap on the right side of the belt until it is secure, but not so tight as to cause discomfort. SEAT MOUNTING STRAP REMOVE BOLTS REMOVE BOLTS POSITIONING BELT SEAT RECLINE LEVER SEAT LOCK LEVER SEAT SLIDING LEVER Figure 19. Positioning Belt Installation Figure 20. Positioning Belt Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
- Page 32 6. Release the throttle control lever when you have attained your desired height. 7. Ensure your seat is in the lowest position and toggle off the power seat switch before you attempt to drive your scooter again. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 33: Viii.troubleshooting
I press the Fully charge your scooter’s batteries. throttle control lever. Have your authorised Pride Dealer load test each bat- tery. Obtain a battery load tester at most any automotive parts store; follow the directions supplied with the load tester. -
Page 34: Care And Maintenance
Regularly check all wiring connections. n Regularly check all wiring insulation, including the charger power lead, for wear or damage. n Have your authorised Pride Dealer repair or replace any damaged connector, connection, or insulation that you find before using your scooter again. - Page 35 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. Victory Viper-3/Rev A/May 2003 www.pridemobility.com...
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Page 36: Warranty
All electronic parts, including controllers and battery chargers, have a one (1) year warranty. Servicing the controller or battery charger must be carried out by your authorised Pride Dealer. Any attempt to open or dismantle these items renders the warranty void on that item.