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2 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corporation Please read and follow all instructions in this owners manual before attempting to operate your power chair for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or i...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S; INTRODUCTION
3 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 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; contact us at the address below:
4 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N INTRODUCTION Welcome to Pride Mobility Products Pty. Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Power Chair. The Pride Power Chair design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components wit...
Page 5 - My Authorised Pride Provider Is:; will be glad to send you a new one immediately.
5 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I . I N T R O D U C T I O N My Authorised Pride Provider Is: Name:_______________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number:______________________...
Page 6 - SAFETY; instruction process for the use of the product.; Modifications; Check for proper tyre inflation. Maintain
6 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 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 owners manual. Your power chair is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobili...
Page 7 - Weight Limitations; Tyre Inflation; Incline Information; Avoid sudden stops and starts.
7 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I I . S A F E T Y NOTE: If you discover a problem, contact your authorised 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! Exceeding the weigh...
Page 8 - Braking Information; Your power chair is equipped with two powerful brake systems:; Cornering Information; the sharpness of the turn) to prevent your power chair from tipping.
8 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 WARNING! When climbing an incline, do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline. Drive your power chair straight up the incline. This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall. Always exercise extreme caution when negot...
Page 9 - Outdoor Driving Surfaces; Avoid tall grass that can entangle the running gear.; Freewheel Mode
9 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Stationary Obstacles (Steps, Kerbs, etc.) Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces, unprotected ledges and/or drop-offs (kerbs, porches, stairs, etc.). The correct method for approaching a kerb is illustrated in figure 2. I I . S A F E T Y Figur...
Page 10 - Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
10 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 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 rearward down any step, kerb, ...
Page 11 - Transfers; before attempting a transfer:; Positioning Belts; Inclement Weather Precautions
11 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Transfers Transferring onto and off of your power chair requires a good sense of balance. Always have an attendant or healthcare professional present while learning to properly transfer yourself. To eliminate the possibility of injury, Pride recommends that you or a...
Page 12 - Reaching and Bending; Batteries; Battery Disposal and Recycling; recycling, which is our recommended course of action.; Preventing Unintended movement; Prescription Drugs/Physical Limitations
12 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Reaching and Bending Never reach, lean, or bend while driving your power chair. If it is absolutely necessary to reach, lean, or bend while seated on your power chair, it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the power ch...
Page 13 - Alcohol; awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.; Removable Parts
13 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Alcohol The power chair user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her power chair. This includes awareness of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol. WARNING! Do not operate your power chair while you are under the influence of alcohol,...
Page 14 - I I I . A S S E M B L Y; To assemble the Pride LX:; tray can only fold up.; Figure 3. Pride LX Components
14 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I I I . A S S E M B L Y Unpacking: 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 accessori...
Page 15 - Figure 9. Controller Label Installation; You may store the toolkit in the smaller pouch.; Figure 6. Pride LX Back View
15 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I I I . A S S E M B L Y Figure 9. Controller Label Installation INSTALL LABEL ON OPPOSITE SIDE OF JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER BRACKET. 5. Remove the plastic wrap from the seat posts and remove the seatback screws. See figure 6. 6. Flip up the armrests. 7. Unfold the seatbac...
Page 16 - Figure 10. Joystick/Controller Installation; Figure 11. Footrest Installation; Figure 13. Charging the Batteries
16 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Figure 10. Joystick/Controller Installation INSTALL JOYSTICK/CONTROLLER INTO ARMREST AND TIGHTEN KNOB. 12. Connect the controller to the motors. The motor/controller connectors are marked L for left and R for right. Match the L on the con...
Page 17 - I V . Y O U R P R I D E L X; storage. The two battery boxes sit on the battery tray.
17 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I 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 similar.) CASTER WHEE...
Page 18 - Toolkit; Specifications; 3 cm solid tyres
18 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Electronic Connections The Pride LXs 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 harness is connected to the left motor and the R harness is ...
Page 19 - Figure 15. Front Electrical Connections; Figure 17. Circuit Breaker; Manual Park Brakes; Figure 17a. Manual Park Brake Engaged
19 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I V . Y O U R P R I D E L X Figure 15. Front Electrical Connections Figure 16. Rear Battery Box MOTOR CONNECTORS CONTROLLER CONNECTOR Figure 17. Circuit Breaker REAR BATTERY BOX CONNECTOR CIRCUIT BREAKERS ARE MOUNTED ON THE SIDES OF THE BATTERY BOX LIDS. Manual Park...
Page 20 - Manual Freewheel Levers; drive motors and maneuver the chair manually, in freewheel mode.
20 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Figure 18. Drive Motors Disengaged (Freewheel Mode) Figure 19. Drive Motors Engaged (Drive Mode) I V . Y O U R P R I D E L X MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER Manual Freewheel Levers For convenience, your Pride LX is equipped with two manual freewheel lev...
Page 21 - V . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; Figure 20. Armrest Height Adjustment; Figure 22. Controller Position
21 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 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 height. WARNING! If...
Page 22 - fasten the seatback to the frame. See figure 23.; Positioning Belt; is not designed for use as a restraining device.; To adjust the positioning belt:; Figure 24. Positioning Belt Removal; Figure 23. Seatback Height Adjustment
22 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 Seatback Height You can change the seatback height in 2.54-cm. 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 figur...
Page 23 - V I . D I S A S S E M B L Y; Figure 25. Pride LX - Battery Boxes Removed; To disassemble and fold your Pride LX:; Figure 26. Seat Cane Release Lever
23 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 V 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 LX: 1. Disconnect the...
Page 24 - Charging Your Batteries; Refer to the instructions printed on the charger.; To break in your Pride LXs new batteries for maximum efficiency:; V I I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G; Do not use the on/off key to stop the chair. This may cause injury.; on battery recycling, which is our recommended course of action.
24 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 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 discharg...
Page 25 - Can I use a different battery charger?; than 24 hours at one charge.; How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?; BATTERY TYPE
25 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 V 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 your authorised Pride Pro...
Page 26 - Why do my new batteries seem weak?; have a memory like nickel-cadmium batteries.; How can I ensure maximum battery life?; battery should be warmed for several days prior to recharging.; What about public transportation?
26 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 V 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...
Page 27 - V I I I . O P E R A T I O N; DYNAMIC DL-50 CONTROLLER; Joystick; Battery Condition Meter
27 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 V I I I . 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: 1. joystick 2. o...
Page 28 - authorised Pride Provider for more information.; Horn; these codes, contact your authorised Pride Provider.
28 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 V I I I . 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 prog...
Page 29 - Fault Codes; authorised Pride Provider.
29 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 V I I I . 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 individual fault cod...
Page 30 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; General Guidelines; Daily Checks; I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
30 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 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 ...
Page 31 - Monthly Checks
31 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I 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 tyre inflation. There should be 2-2.4 bar/30 35 psi in each pneumatic tyre. If a...
Page 32 - Figure 30. Drive Wheel and Motor Brush Location; Cleaning Precautions
32 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I 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 power chair or place it in direct contact with water. Y...
Page 33 - Follow these easy steps for a quick and safe tyre replacement:; Figure 32. Battery Wiring Label; To replace the battery:; Figure 31. Rear Battery Box Connector
33 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I 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 tyre replacement: 1. Place a support under the motor. 2. If you have pneumatic tyres, make sure it is completely deflated 3. Pry off the drive wheel nut cap. 4. Use a 17-mm socket...
Page 34 - Motor Brushes; To inspect or replace the motor brushes:; Figure 34. Motor Brushes
34 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E WARNING! 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 batter...
Page 35 - When to See Your Authorised Pride Provider for Service
35 AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 When to See Your Authorised Pride Provider for Service The following symptoms could indicate a serious problem with your power chair. If necessary, contact your authorised Pride Provider. When calling, have the model number, serial number, nature of the problem, and...
Page 36 - X . W A R R A N T Y; WARRANTY; Not Covered Under Warranty; of time, or worn out through heavy use is not covered.; Service Checks and Warranty Service; vider for advice on the current cost affecting the service visit.
36 www.pridemobility.com AUS Pride LX Series/RevC/Apr03 X . W A R R A N T Y WARRANTY LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Drivetrain, including: differential, motor, and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANT...
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Page 38 - Quality Control - Model Pride LX; In Quality; Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory.; Date Inspected
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 Pride LX #1 In Quality Control Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory. ...
