Pride Mobility Maxima Mobility Scooter - Manuals

5 Maxima www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL Your scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the scooter user. Please be aware that the final selection and purcha...

6 www.pridemobility.com Maxima I I . S A F E T Y 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 ins...

8 www.pridemobility.com Maxima I I . S A F E T Y CORNERING INFORMATION Excessively high cornering speeds can create the possibility of tipping. Factors which affect the possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road ...

9 Maxima www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y Figure 3. Correct Curb Approach Figure 3A. Incorrect Curb Approach OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, ...

10 www.pridemobility.com Maxima 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 perf...

11 Maxima www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Scooters are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators. Always use an elevator. WARNING! Do not use your scooter to negotiate steps or escalators. You may cause injury to yourself and to others and/or damage your sc...

12 www.pridemobility.com Maxima I I . S A F E T Y MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Currently, there are no standards approved for tie-down systems in a moving vehicle of any type to trans- port a person while seated in a scooter. Although your scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not...

13 Maxima www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y POSITIONING BELTS Your authorized Pride Provider, therapist(s), and other healthcare professionals are responsible for deter- mining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safely. WARNING! If you require a positionin...

14 www.pridemobility.com Maxima I I I . E M I / R F I EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When electromagnet...

15 Maxima www.pridemobility.com I I I . E M I / R F I Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of electric mobility vehicle differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. Every mobility vehicle has a particular level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measu...

16 www.pridemobility.com Maxima I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Figure 4A. Tire Dimensions 10" 3" FRONT 10" 4" REAR 4.5" 16"-18" 26" 22" 18" 24"-28" 3- Wheel 47" 4- Wheel 47.5" 3-Wheel Turning Radius 52" 4-Wheel Turning Radius 58" 18....

17 Maxima www.pridemobility.com I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Model Numbers 3-wheel: SC900 4-wheel: SC940 Available Colors Painted: Candy Apple Red, Forest Green, Viper Blue, Black Onyx Overall Length 3-wheel: 47 in.4-wheel: 47.5 in. Overall Width 26 in. Total Weight Without Batteries 3-wheel: 1...

18 www.pridemobility.com Maxima Key Switch n Fully insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up (turn on) your scooter. n Turn the key counterclockwise to power down (turn off) your scooter. WARNING! If the key is moved to the off position while your scooter is in motion, the...

19 Maxima www.pridemobility.com V . Y O U R S C O O T E R Status LED The Status LED alerts you to electrical problems that may occur with the scooter. The LED remains constantly lit while your scooter is on. If the scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See X. “Bas...

20 www.pridemobility.com Maxima V . Y O U R S C O O T E R REAR SECTION The manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels, the motor/transaxle assembly (not shown), the electronics module, the batteries (not shown), the main circuit breaker (reset button), the fuses, and the ammeter are located on the ...

21 Maxima www.pridemobility.com Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. n Pull up on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system. n You may push your scooter. n Push down on the manua...

22 www.pridemobility.com Maxima HERCULES DOCKING DEVICE Your scooter is equipped with a Hercules 3000 docking device. See figure 7. In order to utilize the docking device, it is necessary to purchase an insert (T-bar or Bullnose and C-arm) that, when used with the Her- cules 3000, will lift your sco...

23 Maxima www.pridemobility.com V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Your scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an onboard charging system. n Charge your scooter’s batteries prior to using it for the firs...

24 www.pridemobility.com Maxima V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) How does the charger work? When your scooter’s battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their c...

25 Maxima www.pridemobility.com V I . 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? Rarely will you have ideal driving conditions—smooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. Often, you will face hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely ...

26 www.pridemobility.com Maxima V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery, immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your autho- rized Pride Provider for instructions on disposal. Your authorized Pride Provider w...

27 Maxima www.pridemobility.com V I I . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pu...

28 www.pridemobility.com Maxima V I I . O P E R A T I O N GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3. Push down on the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your scooter. 4. Make certain that th...

29 Maxima www.pridemobility.com TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Your scooter is equipped with a pivoting tiller that allows adjustment to several positions. 1. Lift the tiller adjustment lever. See figure 10. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Release the tiller adjustment lever to secure the ...

30 www.pridemobility.com Maxima Figure 13. Seat Height Adjustment SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT The seatback may be positioned to four different angles: 90°, 100°, 102° and 105°. See figure 12. To adjust the seatback angle: 1. Loosen and remove the adjustment screws from the seatback hinge on both sides of th...

31 Maxima www.pridemobility.com Figure 14. Power Seat Actuator POWER SEAT (OPTIONAL) Your scooter may be equipped with a power seat. The power seat actuator is designed to raise or lower the seat automatically with minimal effort on the part of the operator. See figure 14. The power seat switch is l...

32 www.pridemobility.com Maxima I X . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your scooter. Always disassemble or assemble your scooter on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your scooter. Keep in mind that th...

33 Maxima www.pridemobility.com I X . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y WARNING! Failure to unplug both battery harnesses and the front-to-rear harness prior to frame separation could result in permanent damage to the scooter. NOTE: There is no need to disconnect the motor harness when dis...

34 www.pridemobility.com Maxima ASSEMBLY NOTE: Raise the tiller before starting to reassemble the scooter. 1. Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position. 2. Position the front and rear sections next to each other. 3. Tilt the rear end to a horizontal position and insert the longer...

35 Maxima www.pridemobility.com Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the ...

36 www.pridemobility.com Maxima What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? n Charge the scooter’s batteries more frequently. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” n If the problem continues, have both of your scooter’s batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider. n You may also perfo...

37 Maxima www.pridemobility.com X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Pride Provide...

38 www.pridemobility.com Maxima X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND REAR ELECTRONICS n Keep these areas free of moisture. n Allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your scooter again. FUSE REPLACEMENT In the event a fuse ...

39 Maxima www.pridemobility.com X I I . W A R R A N T Y THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Three years on all structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Three-year prorata drive train warranty; including transaxle, motor, and brake. n First year: 100% replacement of parts ...