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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp. Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistan...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
3 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY .........................................................................................
Page 4 - I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; Information Exchange
4 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter. Your scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. We...
Page 5 - Pride Owners Club; we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
5 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com I . I N T R O D U C T I O N Pride Owners Club As a Pride product owner, you are invited to register your products warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. You may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Pr...
Page 6 - GENERAL; the instruction process for the use of the product.; MODIFICATIONS; ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
6 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 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 exten- sive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the scooter user. Please be aware that the final se...
Page 7 - PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK; Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter:; INCLINE INFORMATION; safely controlled descent.; WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
7 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com 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 the...
Page 8 - weight loads and under controlled testing conditions.
8 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting and driving in the forwar...
Page 9 - Your scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems:
9 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com 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 su...
Page 10 - OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES; Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.; PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
10 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry, level surfaces com- posed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encoun- te...
Page 11 - FREEWHEEL MODE; INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS
11 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com FREEWHEEL MODE Your scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pulled up, allows the scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see V. Your Scooter Name. WARNING! When ...
Page 13 - GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER; when getting onto and off of your scooter:; PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT; person while seated in a scooter.; REACHING AND BENDING; qualified healthcare professional.
13 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER Getting onto and off of your scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips when getting onto and off of your scooter: n Remove the key from the key switch. n Ensure that your sco...
Page 14 - PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS; ALCOHOL; of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.; POSITIONING BELTS
14 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter. This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physica...
Page 15 - Where do radio waves come from?
15 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com 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). Wh...
Page 16 - The FDA has also requested or recommended that:; What should I do if my mobility vehicle moves unexpectedly?; soon as it is safe to do so.
16 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 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 res...
Page 17 - I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
17 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com 25 53 " 20 " 1 2 " 1 2 19 " 1 2 24" 59 " Victory XL Turning Radius Victor y XL Length 5" " 20 43" 45" - 20" 18" - 75˚ " 8 Figure 4. Victory XL Dimensions I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
Page 19 - The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting.; V . Y O U R V I C T O R Y X L
19 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com Your Victory XL is a motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility. Your Victory XL is an indoor/outdoor scooter designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For ...
Page 20 - V . Y O U R V I C T O R Y X L; Throttle Control Lever; speed preset at the speed adjustment dial.; Battery Condition Meter; This button activates a warning horn.; Light Switch; Press up to turn the lights on.
20 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 V . Y O U R V I C T O R Y X L Throttle Control Lever This lever allows you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your Victory XL up to the maximum speed preset at the speed adjustment dial. n Place your right hand on the right handgrip ...
Page 21 - REAR SECTION; removing the rear shroud.; Onboard Battery Charger
21 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger, the charger power cord receptacle,the batteries (not shown), the electronic control- ler module, the main circuit breaker, the manual freewheel lever, and the motor/transaxle assembly are located on the rear se...
Page 22 - Ammeter; You will then be able to push your Victory XL.
22 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) When the voltage in your Victory XLs batteries becomes low or your Victory XL is heavily strained because of excessive loads or steep inclines, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect your Victory XLs motor an...
Page 23 - Motor/Transaxle Assembly
23 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com Motor/Transaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly consists of a geared transmission and differential. This one piece, direct drive, fully sealed assembly provides quiet operation with maximum power and long life. See figure 7. Anti-Tip Wheels The a...
Page 24 - NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.; Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely:; Position your Victory XL close to a standard wall outlet.; How does the charger work?; V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G
24 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 Your Victory XL uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an onboard 3-amp charging system designed for ease of use and convenience. See figure 7. n Charge your Victory XLs batteri...
Page 25 - What does the LED on the onboard battery charger indicate?
25 Victory XL/RevD/June03 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 What does the LED on the onboard battery charger indicate? The green LED turns on after the batteries have been fully charged, In some instances, the green LED may stay on after the charger has been unplugg...
Page 26 - What type and size of battery should I use?
26 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. What type and size of battery should I use? We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are ...
Page 27 - its peak performance level.; How should I store my Victory XL and its batteries?; provider to determine their specific requirements.
27 Victory XL/RevD/June03 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 chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle batterys peak performance and long life. Follow these steps to break in your Victory XLs new batteries for maximum efficiency and life. 1. Fully recharge...
Page 28 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
28 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 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...
Page 29 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER; Bring your scooter to a complete stop.; Remove the key from the key switch.; Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position.; POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE; supplied to the scooters lighting system.
29 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com 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. Disengage the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your scooter. 4. Make ce...
Page 30 - TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT; V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
30 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT You can adjust the tiller to many positions. The tiller adjustment lever locks the tiller in place. It has a spring-loaded mechanism that enables you to rotate it and change its position. Figure 8B. Reposition Tiller Adjustment ...
Page 31 - SEAT ROTATION
31 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com Figure 10. Sliding Seat Adjustment SEAT LOCK LEVER SEAT SLIDING LEVER FIGURE 11. Adjusting The Seatback SEAT RECLINE LEVER Figure 12. Armrest Angle Adjustment ADJUSTMENT DIAL V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S FRONT-TO-BACK SEAT ADJUSTMENT Y...
Page 32 - DISASSEMBLY; I X . D I S S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y
32 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 DISASSEMBLY WARNING! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal i n j u r y. A s k f o r a s s i s t a n c e w h e n n e c e s s a r y w h i l e d i s a s s e m b l i n g o r assembling your scooter. 1. Remove the key from th...
Page 33 - ASSEMBLY
33 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com Figure 18. Frame Locking Levers LOCKED POSITION BATTERY WELLS POSITION FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS FRONT FRAME HANDLE Figure 17. Frame Lock CONNECT FRAME HALVES HERE Figure 16. Front And Rear Sections I X . D I S S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y ASS...
Page 34 - X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S
34 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 X . O P T I O N A L A C C E S S O R I E S • Forearm Crutch Holder • Walker Holder • Mirror • Single Crutch Holder • Double Crutch Holder • Oxygen Tank Holder • Rear Basket For information concerning these accessories, contact your authorized Pride Prov...
Page 35 - What if all the systems on my Victory XL seem to be dead?; Make certain that the key is fully inserted in the key switch.; What if the motor runs but my Victory XL does not move?; Your Victory XL was probably left in manual freewheel mode.; Victory XLs throttle control lever? See V. Your Victory XL.; Have your authorized Pride Provider load test each battery.; X I . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
35 Victory XL/RevD/June03 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...
Page 36 - X I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
36 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 X I 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 author...
Page 37 - Keep these areas free of moisture.; STORING YOUR SCOOTER; Fully charge its batteries prior to storage.
37 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www.pridemobility.com X I 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. STORING YOUR SCOOTE...
Page 38 - X I I I . W A R R A N T Y; THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
38 www.pridemobility.com Victory XL/RevD/June03 X I 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% rep...
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