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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.INFMANU2058/Rev E/December 2005 NOTE: This owner’s manual is compiled from the latest specifications and product information avail-able at the time of publication. We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessa...
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3 Maxima www.pridemobility.com 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 Maxima 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 combinesstate of the art components with safety, comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident the design features willprovide you with the conven...
Page 5 - GENERAL
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 anextensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the scooter user. Please be aware that thefinal selection and purchasi...
Page 6 - PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK; Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter:; TIRE INFLATION; WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; Avoid sudden stops and starts.
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 checkbefore each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely. For details on how to performthese necessary inspe...
Page 8 - CORNERING INFORMATION; Your scooter is equipped with these powerful brake systems:
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 possibilityof tipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning),uneven road su...
Page 9 - OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES; Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.; PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
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 surfacescomposed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, P...
Page 10 - INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS; FREEWHEEL MODE; STAIRS AND ESCALATORS; DOORS; Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
10 www.pridemobility.com Maxima I I . S A F E T Y INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS Exposure of your scooter to inclement weather conditions should be avoided whenever possible. If suddenlycaught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your scooter proceed to shelter at the earliestopportu...
Page 11 - ELEVATORS; BATTERIES; BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
11 Maxima 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 an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edgeor allow the rubber door edge to contact the ...
Page 12 - MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT; PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT; Ensure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode; REACHING AND BENDING
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 ...
Page 13 - POSITIONING BELTS; ALCOHOL
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 positioning...
Page 15 - I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
15 Maxima www.pridemobility.com 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 16"-18" 26" 22" 18" 24"-28" 3- Wheel 47" 4- Wheel 47.5" 3-Wheel Turning Radius 52" 4-Wheel Turning Radius 58" 18.5" 37...
Page 16 - Variable up to 5.25 mph
16 www.pridemobility.com Maxima I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S Model Numbers 3-wheel: SC9004-wheel: SC940 Available Colors Painted: Candy Apple Red, Forest Green, Viper Blue, Black Onyx Overall Length 2 3-wheel: 47 in.4-wheel: 47.5 in. Overall Width 2 26 in. Total Weight Without Batteries 3-wheel...
Page 17 - Key Switch; Turn the key counterclockwise to power down (turn off) your scooter.; Speed Adjustment Dial; The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting.; V . Y O U R S C O O T E R; CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY
17 Maxima www.pridemobility.com Key Switch ! Fully insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up (turn on) your scooter. ! 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...
Page 18 - Use these buttons to turn on the left and right turn signal lights.
18 www.pridemobility.com Maxima 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 litwhile your scooter is on. If the scooter develops an electrical problem, the status LED will flash a code. See X.“Basic...
Page 19 - REAR SECTION; Allow a minute or two for your scooter’s electronics to “rest.”
19 Maxima www.pridemobility.com MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER(RESET BUTTON) STORAGE COMPARTMENT ANTI-TIP WHEEL MANUAL FREEWHEELLEVER FUSES LIGHT COVER RIGHT TURNSIGNAL FUSE RIGHT TURNSIGNAL LIGHTBULB RIGHT RUNNINGLIGHT FUSE RIGHT RUN-NING LIGHTLIGHT BULB AMMETER ELECTRONICS MODULE(REMOVE REAR SHROUDTO VIEW E...
Page 20 - Manual Freewheel Lever; You may push your scooter.; Electronics Module; If a fuse must be replaced, use only the specified amp fuse.
20 www.pridemobility.com Maxima Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. ! Pull up firmly on the manual freewheel lever to disable the drive system and the brake system. ! You may push your scooter. ! Push down firml...
Page 21 - HERCULES DOCKING DEVICE
21 Maxima www.pridemobility.com 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 Hercules 3000, will liftyour scooter...
Page 22 - V I . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G; READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE
22 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 Your scooter requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Theyare recharged by an off-board charging system. ! Charge your scooter’s batteries prior to using it for the fir...
Page 23 - What if my scooter’s batteries won’t charge?; Ensure both ends of the charger power cord are inserted fully.
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 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 thebatteries to bring up their cha...
Page 24 - How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?; Always fully charge your scooter’s batteries prior to daily use.; What type and size of battery should I use?; NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.; To change a battery in your scooter:
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 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 facehills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely p...
Page 26 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER; Make certain that the key is removed from the key switch.; PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS; Is the seat at the proper height? See VIII. “ Comfort Adjustments.”; OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER; Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed.
26 www.pridemobility.com Maxima V I I . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER ! Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” ! Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel leverpulled up unless you are manually pus...
Page 27 - Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the left.; GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER
27 Maxima www.pridemobility.com V I I . O P E R A T I O N ! Pull on the left handgrip to steer your scooter to the left. ! Pull on the right handgrip to steer your scooter to the right. ! Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. ! To stop, slowly release the throttle control l...
Page 28 - TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT; the upper and lower posts.; V I I I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S
28 www.pridemobility.com Maxima TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Your scooter is equipped with a pivoting tiller that allows adjustmentto 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 till...
Page 29 - SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT; SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
29 Maxima www.pridemobility.com Figure 13. Seat Height Adjustment SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT The seatback may be positioned to four differentangles: 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 the ...
Page 31 - I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY; DISASSEMBLY
31 Maxima www.pridemobility.com I X . D I S A S S E M B LY A N D A S S E M B LY To disassemble:1. Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position.2. Coil the charger power cord and store it in the rear storage compartment.3. Lift the seat straight up and off the scooter. See figure 16....
Page 32 - I X . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B LY; center of the scooter chassis.
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 LY NOTE: There is no need to disconnect the motor harness when disassembling the scooter. See figure 20. 8. Lift both batteries off the scooter. See figure 21.9. Push the locking cam levers forward to the unlocked position...
Page 33 - ASSEMBLY; NOTE: Raise the tiller before starting to reassemble the scooter.
33 Maxima www.pridemobility.com 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 t...
Page 34 - DIAGNOSTIC FLASH CODES; Make certain that the key is in the “on” position.; What if the motor runs but my scooter does not move?; X . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
34 www.pridemobility.com Maxima Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems thatmay arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur becausethe batteries are not fully charged or because the ba...
Page 35 - What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips?; Follow the directions supplied with the load tester.
35 Maxima www.pridemobility.com What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? ! Charge the scooter ’s batteries more frequently. See VI. “Batteries and Charging.” ! If the problem continues, have both of your scooter’s batteries load tested by your authorized PrideProvider. ! You may also perfo...
Page 36 - X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E; Regularly inspect your scooter’s tires for signs of wear.; The batteries must sit flat in the battery wells.
36 www.pridemobility.com Maxima 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 toperform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized PrideProvider....
Page 37 - AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY; Keep these areas free of moisture.; FUSE REPLACEMENT
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 AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY These items are all prelubricated, sealed, and require no subsequent lubrication. MOTOR BRUSHES The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle/assembly. They should be...
Page 38 - STORING YOUR SCOOTER; Fully charge its batteries prior to storage.
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 STORING YOUR SCOOTER If you plan on not using your scooter for an extended period of time, it is best to: ! Fully charge its batteries prior to storage. ! Disconnect the batteries from the scooter. ! Store your scooter in a wa...
Page 39 - X I I . W A R R A N T Y; THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
39 Maxima 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 of...
Page 40 - Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:; SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE
40 www.pridemobility.com Maxima ! 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 modifications made to any part with...
