Page 2 - S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S; Pride Mobility Products Corp.; Please fill out the following information for quick reference:
S A F E T Y G U I D E L I N E S Copyright © 2004 Pride Mobility Products Corp. INFMANU2058/Rev D/November 2004 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 neces-s...
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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; and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.; 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 combines state of the art components with safety , comfort and styling in mind. We are confident the design features will provide you with the conv...
Page 5 - I I . S A F E T Y; GENERAL; tomed to operating the scooter safely.; MODIFICATIONS; ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS
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...
Page 6 - PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK; WEIGHT LIMITATIONS
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...
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 possibility of tipping include, but are not limited to, cornering speed, steering angle (how sharply you are turning), uneven road ...
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 conditionsdry, level surfaces composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, ...
Page 10 - INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS; An added feature built into your scooter is
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...
Page 11 - Determine if the door opens toward or away from you.
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...
Page 12 - MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT; port a person while seated in a scooter.; PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT; tips when getting onto and off of your scooter:; REACHING AND BENDING; in the presence of a qualified healthcare professional.
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; awareness of safety issues while under the influence of 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 positionin...
Page 14 - ow about EMI/RFI. Use this information to minimize the; Where do radio waves come from?
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...
Page 15 - Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI?
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...
Page 16 - I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
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....
Page 17 - Variable up to 5.25 mph
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...
Page 18 - 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
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...
Page 19 - Basic Troubleshooting for troubleshooting flash codes.
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...
Page 20 - REAR SECTION; electronics from damage.
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 ...
Page 21 - Manual Freewheel Lever; You may push your scooter.; Electronics Module; charging the batteries.; Fuses; If a fuse must be replaced, use only the specified amp fuse.
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...
Page 22 - HERCULES DOCKING DEVICE
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...
Page 23 - 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; batteries are charging.
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 scooters batteries prior to using it for the firs...
Page 24 - How does the charger work?
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 scooters battery voltage is low, the charger works harder, sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their c...
Page 25 - How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?; NOTE: Sealed batteries are not serviceable. Do not remove the caps.; To change a battery in your scooter:; BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
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 conditionssmooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. Often, you will face hills, pavement cracks, uneven and loosely ...
Page 26 - BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING; needed to recharge the battery.; What about public transportation?; advance to determine their specific requirements.
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...
Page 27 - V I I . O P E R A T I O N; BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER
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...
Page 28 - 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; Turn the key back to the on position.
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...
Page 29 - 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
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 ...
Page 30 - SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT; SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; Note: Ensure both washers have been reinstalled
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...
Page 31 - located on the lower tiller just above the charger port.; Operating your power seat:; Ensure your scooter is level and stationary.
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...
Page 32 - 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
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...
Page 33 - Gently slide the two sections of the scooter apart. See figure 25.
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...
Page 34 - ASSEMBLY; NOTE: Raise the tiller before starting to reassemble the scooter.
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...
Page 35 - DIAGNOSTIC FLASH CODES; turned off then turned back on.; What if all the systems on my scooter seem to be dead?; 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
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 ...
Page 36 - What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips?; Follow the directions supplied with the load tester.; my scooters throttle control lever?; Have your authorized Pride Provider load test each battery.
36 www.pridemobility.com Maxima What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips? n Charge the scooters batteries more frequently. See VI. Batteries and Charging. n If the problem continues, have both of your scooters batteries load tested by your authorized Pride Provider. n You may also perfo...
Page 37 - X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
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...
Page 38 - FUSE REPLACEMENT; LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
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 ...
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 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 ...
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