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S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright ©2005Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2635/Rev C/September 2005 NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product informationavailable at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessar...
Page 3 - Hurricane; C O N T E N T S
3 Hurricane 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; SAFETY; Pride Mobility Products Corporation; PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
4 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I . I N T R O D U C T I O N SAFETY WELCOME to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). The product you have purchased combines state ofthe art components with safety, comfort and styling in mind. We are confident the design features will provide youwith the conv...
Page 5 - PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS
5 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y PRODUCT SAFETY SYMBOLS The symbols below are used on the PMV to identify warnings, mandatory actions, and prohibited actions. It isvery important for you to read and understand them completely. Pinch/Crush points created during assembly. Corrosive ...
Page 7 - GENERAL
7 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL Your PMV is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensivevariety of products to best fit the individual needs of the PMV user. Please be aware that the final selection andpurchasing de...
Page 8 - PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK; Perform the following inspections prior to using your PMV:; TIRE INFLATION; WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; INCLINE INFORMATION; Avoid sudden stops and starts.
8 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I I . S A F E T Y PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your PMV and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check beforeeach use to make sure your PMV operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to perform these necessaryinspection...
Page 10 - CORNERING INFORMATION; BRAKING INFORMATION; Your PMV is equipped with these powerful brake systems:
10 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane 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 oftipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven ro...
Page 11 - OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES; Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.; STREETS AND ROADWAYS
11 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES Your PMV is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditions—dry, level surfaces com-posed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognises that there will be times when you will encoun-ter...
Page 12 - INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS; FREEWHEEL MODE; STAIRS AND ESCALATORS; DOORS; Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
12 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I I . S A F E T Y INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS Exposure of your PMV to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenly caughtup in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your PMV proceed to shelter at the earliest oppurtunity...
Page 13 - ELEVATORS; BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
13 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y ELEVATORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, when pushed, reopens the door(s). ! If you are in the doorway of a elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allowthe rubber door edge to contact th...
Page 14 - GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR PMV; Remove the key from the key switch.; PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT; REACHING AND BENDING
14 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I I . S A F E T Y GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR PMV Getting onto and off of your PMV requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips whengetting onto and off of your PMV: ! Remove the key from the key switch. ! Ensure that your PMV is not ...
Page 15 - PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS; ALCOHOL; POSITIONING BELTS
15 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The PMV user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her PMV. This includes awareness ofsafety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific physical li...
Page 17 - I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
17 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Figure 4A. Hurricane Tire Dimensions (Front and Rear) Figure 4. Hurricane Dimensions R E V E R S E R E V E R S E F O R F O R W A R D A R D 16.5" - 19.5" 4" 52" 18" 18" 24"19" 65" 24" TURNING ...
Page 18 - Electronic, regenerative, and electromechanical
18 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane Model Number PMV5001 Colors Candy Apple Red, Viper Blue, Champagne Overall Length 52 in. Overall Width 24 in. Total Weight 285 lbs. Total Weight Without Batteries 209 lbs. Heaviest Piece When Disassembled Rear section: 82 lbs. Turning Radius 65 in. Speed (Maximum) ...
Page 19 - V . Y O U R P M V; TILLER CONSOLE; Battery Condition Meter
19 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com 400/181 V . Y O U R P M V TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all of the controls needed to drive your PMV, including the speed adjustment dial, half/fullspeed switch, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, lights switch, hazard lights switch, turn s...
Page 21 - REAR SECTION; Tiller Console Fuses; Status LED
21 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com V . Y O U R P M V REAR SECTION The batteries (not shown), the main circuit breaker (reset button), the manual freewheel lever, the anti-tip wheels,and the motor/transaxle assembly (not shown) are located on the rear section of your PMV. See figure 6. Tiller Console...
Page 22 - Manual Freewheel Lever; The reset button pops out when the breaker trips.
22 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane V . Y O U R P M V Motor/Transaxle Assembly (Not Shown) The motor/transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your PMV’s bat-teries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the PMV’s wheels. Manual Freewheel Lever Wh...
Page 23 - V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G; Charge your PMV’s batteries prior to using it for the first time.; READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE; immediate recharge is necessary.; CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
23 Hurricane 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 PMV requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They arerecharged by an off-board charging system. ! Charge your PMV’s batteries prior to using it for the first ti...
Page 24 - Make certain that the manual freewheel lever is in the
24 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G 3. Make certain that the manual freewheel lever is in the drive position. 4. Plug the 3-pin charger power cord into the off-board charger port. See figures 9 and 10. 5. Extend the charger power cord and plug it into the...
Page 25 - What if my PMV’s batteries won’t charge?
25 Hurricane 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 if my PMV’s batteries won’t charge? ! Ensure the red (+) and black (-) battery cables are connected properly to the battery terminals. ! Ensure both battery harnesses that extend from the batteries are plugged into...
Page 26 - NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.
26 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G What type and size of battery should I use?We recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel Cell are deep-cyclebatteries that are similar in performance. Do not use wet-cell batte...
Page 28 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR PMV; Is the seat at the proper height? See VIII. “Comfort Adjustments.”; OPERATING YOUR PMV; Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed.
28 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane V I I . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR PMV ! Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” ! Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (backward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel leverpushed forward unless you are manu...
Page 29 - Pull on the left handgrip to steer your PMV to the left.; GETTING OFF OF YOUR PMV
29 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com V I I . O P E R A T I O N ! Pull on the left handgrip to steer your PMV to the left. ! Pull on the right handgrip to steer your PMV to the right. ! Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. ! To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever....
Page 30 - SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT; Release the seatback adjustment lever once the; V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT; Release the seat sliding lever once the seat is in the
30 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT To adjust your PMV's reclining seat, perform thesesteps. See figure 12A.1. With your back pressed up against the seatback, lift up on the seatback adjustment lever and leanforward or rearward to adjust the seatback angle. 2. Release the seatback...
Page 31 - ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT; Loosen the seat height adjustment nut and remove
31 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT The armrest angle of your PMV can be adjusted up-ward or downward by turning the adjustment dial. Seefigure 12B. NOTE: Pivot the armrests upward to make get-ting onto and off of your PMV easier....
Page 33 - I X . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y; DISASSEMBLY
33 Hurricane 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 DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the PMV into seven pieces: the seat, the front section, the rear section, the rear shroud, thebasket, and the batteries. See figure 14. No tools are required to disassemble or assembl...
Page 35 - Toggle Latch Release; Frame Separation
34 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I X . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y Toggle Latch Release 1. Push in the toggle latch release button while pulling back thetoggle latch. See figures 16 and16A. 2. Position the toggle latch buckle over the top of the toggle latch.See figure 16B. TOGGLEL...
Page 36 - X . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; What if all the systems on my PMV seem to be “dead”?; Make certain that the key is in the “on” position.; DIAGNOSTIC FLASH CODES; FLASH CODE
35 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com X . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G What if all the systems on my PMV seem to be “dead”? ! Make certain that the key is in the “on” position. ! Check that the batteries are fully charged. ! Push in the main circuit breaker reset button. See V. “Your PMV.” !...
Page 37 - What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips?; Follow the directions supplied with the load tester.
36 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane X . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? ! Charge the PMV’s batteries more frequently. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” ! If the problem continues, have both of your PMV’s batteries load tested by your authoriz...
Page 38 - X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E; Regularly inspect your PMV’s tires for signs of wear.; BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS; The batteries must sit flat in the battery wells.
37 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E Your PMV requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability toperform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized PrideProvider. ...
Page 39 - LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
38 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT The PMV’s light bulbs are easily replaceable. Do not use regular automotive-type 12-volt light bulbs; your PMVis equipped with a 24-volt electrical system. Replacement light bulbs can be purchased fro...
Page 40 - X I I . W A R R A N T Y; THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
39 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com X I I . W A R R A N T Y THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For three (3) years from the date of purchase, Pride will repair or replace at our option to the original purchaser,free of charge, any of the following parts found upon examination by an authorized representative...
Page 41 - Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:; SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE
40 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane X I I . W A R R A N T Y ! Circumstances beyond the control of Pride ! Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifically autho-rized, IN ADVANCE, by Pride Mobility Products Corporation ! Repairs and/or modifica...
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