Pride Mobility LX12 - Manuals

5 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com I . I N T R O D U C T I O N Pride Owners Club As an owner of a Pride product, you are invited to register your product’s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by...

6 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 I I . S A F E T Y SAFETY WARNING! Do not operate your new power chair for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility...

7 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorized Pride provider for assistance. Weight Limitations Your power chair is rated for a maximum weight capacity. Please refer to the specifications table for this limit. WARNING!...

8 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 WARNING! You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline (i.e., areas covered with snow, ice, cut grass, or wet leaves). WARNING! When on any sort of an incline or decline, never place the power chair in freewheel mode while seate...

9 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair climb or descend an obstacle that is higher than two inches unless you have the assistance of an attendant. WARNING! Do not attempt to have your power chair proceed backward down any step, curb, or ...

11 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com WARNING! Before transferring, position yourself as far back as possible in the power chair seat to prevent the power chair from tipping forward during transfer and causing injury. WARNING! Avoid using your ar mrests for weight bearing purposes. S...

12 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 Batteries In addition to following the warnings below, be sure to comply with all other battery handling information. For more information about your power chair’s batteries, see VIII. “Batteries and Charging.” WARNING! Power chair batteries weig...

13 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com I I I . E M I / R F I EMI/RFI Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of power chairs. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy. When this energy adverse...

14 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 I I I . E M I / R F I Are all power chairs susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of chair differs in its ability to resist electromagnetic interference. That is, each has a particular level of “immunity” to interference, measured in volts p...

15 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com I V . U N P A C K I N G A N D A S S E M B L Y The contents of your Pride LX box are as follows: one (1) base assembly, one (1) seatback, two (2) battery boxes, one (1) controller box, one (1) battery charger box, and one (1) accessories box. The ...

16 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 I V . U N P A C K I N G A N D A S S E M B L Y Figure 9. Controller Label Installation INSTALL LABEL ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER BRACKET. 6. Remove the plastic wrap from the seat posts and remove the seatback screws. See figure 6. 7. F...

17 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com Figure 10. Joystick/Controller Installation INSTALL JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER INTO ARMREST AND TIGHTEN KNOB. 13. Connect the controller to the motors. The motor/controller connectors are marked “L” for left and “R” for right. Match the “L” on the contr...

18 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 V . Y O U R P R I D E L X The Pride LX is a rear-wheel drive power chair that you can easily disassemble and fold for transportation or storage. The two battery boxes sit on the battery tray. SEAT Figure 14. LX10 Assembled (LX11 and LX 12 are sim...

19 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com V . Y O U R P R I D E L X Toolkit Your Pride LX is equipped with a toolkit that fits inside a seatback pocket. It contains the following: n socket adapter n 5mm hex bit n 4mm hex bit n 3mm hex bit n 13mm socket n 8mm socket n socket handle n 10mm...

20 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 V . Y O U R P R I D E L X Figure 15. Front Electrical Connections Electronic Connections The Pride LX’s controller is connected to the front battery box and to each motor. See figures 15 and 16. The motor connectors are marked “L” and “R”. The “L...

21 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com Manual Freewheel Levers For convenience, your Pride LX is equipped with two manual freewheel levers that enable you to disengage the drive motors and maneuver the chair manually, in freewheel mode. To engage or disengage the drive motors: 1. Loca...

22 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 After you have used your Pride LX for an extended period of time, you may find the need to make some adjustments to increase your comfort. You can change the armrest height, the swing-away footrest length, the controller position, or the seatback...

23 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com Seatback Height You can change the seatback height in 1-in. increments. There are five different height adjustment holes. To change the seatback height: 1. Use a 4-mm hex key to remove the screws that attach the canes to the frame. See figures 14...

24 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 V I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y Your Pride LX is a folding power chair. Once you remove the two battery boxes, you can fold the chair for easy transportation or storage. Figure 25. Pride LX - Battery Boxes Removed To disassemble and fold your Pride...

25 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com Your Pride LX uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance-free. Since they are sealed, there is no need to check the electrolyte (fluid) level. Deep-cycle batteries are designed to handle a deep discharge....

26 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 V I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Can I use a different battery charger? We do not recommend using other types of chargers (e.g., an automotive battery charger) other than the one suggested by you...

27 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com V I I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium (nicads), or in other common battery types. Deep-cycl...

28 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 I X . O P E R A T I O N DYNAMIC DL-50 CONTROLLER The DL-50 electronic controller is an integral electronic controller. All of the electronics necessary to operate the power chair are contained in one module. See figure 28. The DL-50 consists of: ...

29 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com I X . O P E R A T I O N Off-board Charger/Programming Socket Your DL-50 may have a 3-pin socket on the front which enables you to use an off-board battery charger. The socket may also be used for reprogramming the controller by using a programmer...

30 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 I X . O P E R A T I O N Fault Codes The system status LED is displayed within the on/off key. This LED is lit if the system is turned on. It also flashes in groups called flash codes, to indicate system faults. The table below identifies the indi...

31 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com I X . O P E R A T I O N PILOT CONTROLLER The electronic controller is what you use to operate your power chair. It takes the battery voltage and sends it to the appropriate system. The electronic controller also enables you to monitor battery cha...

32 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 I X . O P E R A T I O N n Red and yellow lights lit: Charge battery if possible; Pilot and electrical system OK. n Red lights only lit or slow flash: Charge battery as soon as possible; Pilot and electrical system OK. n Rapid flash of lights: Ind...

33 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com I X . O P E R A T I O N WARNING! Under strenuous driving conditions, it is possible for the bottom and side case temperature of the Pilot to exceed 105° F. DO NOT touch the side or bottom of the Pilot case under these circumstances. Trouble Codes...

34 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your power chair is a sophisticated, motorized vehicle. Like any motorized vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can perform some of these checks yourself. But other maintenance checks may require assistance fr...

35 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E n Ensure that all parts of the controller system are securely fastened to your power chair. Do not overtighten any screws. n Check for proper tire inflation. There should be 30 – 35 psi in each pneumatic ti...

36 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Figure 30. Drive Wheel and Motor Brush Location 17-MM DRIVE WHEEL NUT AND WASHER MOTOR BRUSH CAP Cleaning Precautions CAUTION! Never hose off your Pride LX or place it in direct contact with water. Your LX ...

37 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe tire replacement: 1. Place a support under the motor. 2. If you have pneumatic tires, make sure it is completely deflated 3. Pry off the drive wheel nut cap. 4. ...

38 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CAUTION! Make sure you tighten the fasteners so that the connections are secure. 14. Place the lid back onto the battery box. 15. Move the battery carrying straps back over the top. 16. Place the battery bo...

39 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com When to See Your Authorized Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your authorized Pride provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature...

40 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 X I . W A R R A N T Y Five-Year Limited Frame Warranty There will be a five-year limited frame warranty on Pride workmanship. One-Year Limited Warranty For one (1) year from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the ...

41 Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 www.pridemobility.com Warranty Exclusions n ABS plastic body shrouds and footrest covers are wear items and not warranted. n Batteries (battery manufacturer provides a six-month limited warranty) n Tires and tubes n Upholstery and seating n Repairs and/or modification...

42 www.pridemobility.com Pride LX Series/Rev B/Feb 03 N O T E S

Thank you for making the Pride LX your choice in power chairs. We have thoroughly inspected your Pride LX. The following check marks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected. Quality Control - Model LX #1 In Quality Control Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. Date I...