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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
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 PMV you have purchased combines state-of-the-art components with safety , comfort, and styling in mind. We are confident that these design features will provide you with t...
Page 8 - GENERAL; Provider in the instruction process for the use of the product.; MODIFICATIONS; before each use to make sure your PMV operates smoothly and safely.
8 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I I . S A F E T Y GENERAL MANDATORY! Do not operate your new PMV for the first time without completely reading and understanding this owner’s manual. Your PMV is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility. Pride provides an extensive va...
Page 9 - Perform the following inspections prior to using your PMV:; on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires.; TIRE INFLATION; operation of your PMV.; WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; INCLINE INFORMATION; nering skills on your PMV.
9 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y Perform the following inspections prior to using your PMV: Check for proper tire inflation. Maintain but do not exceed the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating indicated on each tire if equipped with pneumatic tires. Check all electrical connections. Ma...
Page 11 - CORNERING INFORMATION; BRAKING INFORMATION; Your PMV is equipped with these powerful brake systems:
11 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com 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 r...
Page 12 - OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES; Avoid driving on uneven terrain and/or soft surfaces.; PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
12 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane 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 composed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However, Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encounter o...
Page 13 - INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS; FREEWHEEL MODE; STAIRS AND ESCALATORS; DOORS
13 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com 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 caught up in rain, snow, severe cold or heat while operating your PMV, proceed to shelter at the earliest opportuni...
Page 14 - ELEVATORS; small spaces, and avoid areas that might pose a problem.; LIFT/ELEVATION PRODUCTS; elevation product before using that product.; BATTERIES; BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING; which is our recommended course of action.; PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT
14 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane 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 allow the rubber door edge to contact the...
Page 15 - MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT; POSITIONING BELTS; REACHING AND BENDING
15 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT Pride recommends that you do not remain seated in your PMV while traveling in a motor vehicle. The PMV should be stowed in the trunk of a car or in the back of a truck or van with the batteries removed and properly secured....
Page 16 - PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS; has passed at an immunity level of 20 V/M.
16 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane 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 aware- ness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over-the-counter drugs or when the user has specific phys- ic...
Page 17 - I I I . Y O U R P M V; TILLER CONSOLE; Battery Condition Meter; Press the appropriate turn signal button once to activate it.; Hazard Lights Switch; This switch activates the 4-way flashers on your PMV.; Horn Button
17 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com 400/181 TURN SIGNAL BUTTON I I I . 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/full speed switch, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, lights switch, haza...
Page 18 - Key Switch; Lights Switch
18 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane Key Switch Fully insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up (turn on) your PMV. Turn the key counterclockwise to power down (turn off) your PMV. WARNING! If the key is moved to the “off” position while your PMV is in motion, the electronic...
Page 19 - REAR SECTION; Tiller Console Fuses; Status LED
19 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I I I . 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 Co...
Page 20 - Manual Freewheel Lever; key is turned to the “off” position, then back to the “on” position.
20 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I I I . 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 batteries into the controlled mechanical energy that drives the PMV’s wheels. Manual Freewheel Lever...
Page 21 - I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G; BATTERIES AND CHARGING; READING YOUR BATTERY VOLTAGE; The battery condition meter on the tiller console indicates the; CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES
21 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com PROHIBITED! Never use an extension lead to plug in your battery charger. Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard electrical outlet. PROHIBITED! Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the PMV while the batteries are charging. Pride recommen...
Page 22 - Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries; FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS; How does the charger work?
22 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane Figure 9. Off-board Charger PLUGS INTO ELECTRICAL OUTLET PLUGS INTO THE OFF-BOARD CHARGER PORT OFF-BOARD CHARGER PORT Figure 10. Off-board Charger Port Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely: 1. Position your PMV close to a standard electri- cal ou...
Page 23 - Can I use a different charger?; How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?
23 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Can I use a different charger? For the safest, most efficient, and balanced charging of your PMV’s batteries, we prefer and highly rec- ommend simultaneous charging of both batteries with the supplied off-board battery ...
Page 24 - How do I change a battery?; Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals.; Why do my new batteries seem weak?; needed to recharge the battery.
24 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G How do I change a battery? WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling. WARNING! Always use t...
Page 25 - have properly broken in your PMV’s batteries.; What about public transportation?; advance to determine their specific requirements.
25 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com I V . B A T T E R I E S A N D C H A R G I N G Follow these steps to properly break in your PMV’s new batteries for maximum efficiency and ser- vice life: 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This charging cycle brings the battery up to about ...
Page 26 - V . O P E R A T I O N; BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR PMV; PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS
26 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane V . O P E R A T I O N BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR PMV Have you fully charged the batteries? See IV. “Batteries and Charging.” Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (backward) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pushed forward unless you are manually pu...
Page 27 - cally engage when your PMV comes to a stop.; GETTING OFF OF YOUR PMV; Make certain that the seat is fixed securely in position.; POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE; Turn the key back to the “on” position.
27 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com V . O P E R A T I O N To stop, slowly release the throttle control lever. After you release the throttle control lever, gently squeeze the handbrake (if equipped) to come to a complete stop. The electronic brakes will automati- cally engage when your PMV comes to a...
Page 28 - SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT; V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S; TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
28 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane 5(9(56( ) SEATBACK ADJUSTMENT WARNING! Do not operate your PMV with the seatback in a reclined position. WARNING! Always keep your back pressed firmly against the seatback while adjusting the angle. To adjust your PMV's reclining seat, perform these steps. See figu...
Page 29 - ARMREST ANGLE ADJUSTMENT; NOTE: Pivot the armrests upward to make getting; SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
29 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com V 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 upward or downward by turning the adjustment dial. See figure 12B. NOTE: Pivot the armrests upward to make getting onto and off of your PMV easier. SEAT...
Page 30 - System 1 - Operation using power seat switch; System 2 - Operation with power seat switch only:
30 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane V I . C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S POWER SEAT (OPTIONAL) Your PMV may be equipped with a power seat option. A power seat switch will be located on the tiller console. See figure 5. The power seat will be equipped with one of two operating systems. Refer to f...
Page 31 - V I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y; DISASSEMBLY; Place the manual freewheel lever in the drive posi-
31 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com V I I . 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, the basket, and the batteries. See figure 16. No tools are required to disassemble or asse...
Page 32 - Toggle Latch Release; Lower the tiller to the PMV floorboard.
32 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane V I I . 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 the toggle latch. See figures 18 and 18A. 2. Position the toggle latch buckle over the top of the toggle latch. See figure 18B. TO...
Page 33 - ASSEMBLY
33 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com V I I . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y ASSEMBLY 1. Position the front and rear sections of your PMV as shown in figure 21. 2. Align the lower slots of the front section with the corresponding pegs on the front of the rear section. See figure 21. WARNIN...
Page 34 - V I I I . 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; no longer hold a charge.
34 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane V I I I . 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 III. “Your PMV.”...
Page 35 - What if the main circuit breaker repeatedly trips?; Follow the directions supplied with the load tester.; the throttle control lever?; Fully charge your PMV’s batteries. See IV. “Batteries and Charging.”
35 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com V I I I . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G What if my PMV does not move when I engage the throttle control lever? When the manual freewheel lever is pushed forward, the brakes are disengaged and all power to the motor/transaxle assembly is cut. Pull back on ...
Page 36 - I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
36 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I X . 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 to perform the maintenance listed below, you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Pride Provider...
Page 37 - WHEEL REPLACEMENT
37 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com DRIVE WHEEL NUT AXLE KEY DRIVE WHEEL WASHER AXLE SLOT I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E WHEEL REPLACEMENT If your PMV is equipped with pneumatic tires and you have a flat tire, you can have the tube replaced. If your PMV is equipped with a solid tire insert...
Page 38 - WIRING HARNESSES
38 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane I X . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E 10. Reinstall the drive wheel nut and washer onto the axle and tighten. WARNING! Make sure both the nut and washer are reinstalled and tightened properly. 11. Inflate pneumatic tires to the psi/bar/kPa air pressure rating i...
Page 39 - LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
39 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT The PMV’s light bulbs are easily replaceable. Do not use regular automotive-type 12-volt light bulbs; your PMV is equipped with a 24-volt electrical system. Replacement light bulbs can be purchased from your authorized Pride Provider. NOTE: U...
Page 40 - X . W A R R A N T Y; THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
40 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane X . 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 represen- tative ...
Page 41 - WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
41 Hurricane www.pridemobility.com X . W A R R A N T Y WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not extend to those items which may require replacement due to normal wear and tear. ABS Plastic Shrouds Motor Brushes Upholstery and Seating Brake Pads Tires and Tubes Fuses/Bulbs Circumstances beyond the ...
Page 42 - A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
42 www.pridemobility.com Hurricane A P P E N D I X I - S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 1 Varies with user weight, terrain type, battery amp-hour (Ah), battery charge, battery condition, and tire condition. This specification can be subject to a variance of (+ or -) 10%. 2 Tested in accordance with ASNI/...
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