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. INFMANU2755/RevA/December 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-sa...
Page 3 - C O N T E N T S
3 C O N T E N T S I. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 II. SAFETY ......................................................................................................................................
Page 4 - Sonic; I . I N T R O D U C T I O N; SAFETY; us and we will be glad to send you a new one immediately.; PRIDE OWNERS CLUB
4 www.pridemobility.com Sonic 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 conve...
Page 7 - GENERAL; operating the scooter safely.; MODIFICATIONS
7 Sonic 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 exten- sive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the scooter user. Please be aware that the final selection and purch...
Page 8 - PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK; Perform the following inspections prior to using your scooter:; TIRE INFLATION; WEIGHT LIMITATIONS; safely controlled descent.
8 www.pridemobility.com Sonic 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 insp...
Page 9 - weight loads and under controlled testing conditions.
9 Sonic www.pridemobility.com I I . S A F E T Y When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly, and then accelerate cautiously. When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting and driving in the forwa...
Page 10 - CORNERING INFORMATION; Your scooter is equipped with these powerful brake systems:; before the brake engages.
10 www.pridemobility.com Sonic 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 11 - OUTDOOR DRIVING SURFACES; Avoid tall grass that can become tangled in the running gear.; PUBLIC STREETS AND ROADWAYS
11 Sonic 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 com- posed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However...
Page 12 - STAIRS AND ESCALATORS; DOORS; FREEWHEEL MODE
12 www.pridemobility.com Sonic 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 scooter. DOORS n Dete...
Page 13 - ELEVATORS; BATTERIES; BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
13 Sonic 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). n If you are in the doorway of an elevator when the door(s) begin to close, push on the rubber door edge or allow the rubber door edge to contact the ...
Page 14 - MOTOR VEHICLE TRANSPORT; person while seated in a scooter.; PREVENTING UNINTENDED MOVEMENT; when getting onto and off of your scooter:; REACHING AND BENDING; qualified healthcare professional.
14 www.pridemobility.com Sonic 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 transport a person while seated in a scooter. Although your scooter may be equipped with a positioning belt, this belt is not de...
Page 15 - POSITIONING BELTS; ALCOHOL; of safety issues while under the influence of alcohol.
15 Sonic 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 determining your requirement for a positioning belt in order to operate your scooter safely. WARNING! If you require a positioning b...
Page 16 - ow about EMI/RFI. Use this information to minimize the risk; Where do radio waves come from?
16 www.pridemobility.com Sonic 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 electromagneti...
Page 17 - Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI?; The FDA has also requested or recommended that:; What should I do if my mobility vehicle moves unexpectedly?; soon as it is safe to do so.
17 Sonic www.pridemobility.com 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 measured in volts per meter ...
Page 18 - I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
18 www.pridemobility.com Sonic 21" 34" 18" 16" 17"- 22" 37" Turning Radius 1.75" 14" 31" - 32" 15" - 16" Figure 4. Sonic Dimensions I V . S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 2" FRONT TIRE 7.5" 2.5" REAR TIRE Figure 5. Sonic Tire Dimensions
Page 19 - Variable up to 4.25 mph
19 Sonic www.pridemobility.com Model Number SC52 Colors Red, Blue Overall Length 37 in. Overall Width 21 in. Total Weight Without Batteries 97.5 lbs. Heaviest Piece When Disassembled 35 lbs. Turning Radius 34 in. Speed (maximum) Variable up to 4.25 mph Range Per Charge* (With 12 AH batteries) Up to ...
Page 20 - TILLER CONSOLE; V . Y O U R S C O O T E R; Key Switch; Your scooter may be equipped with either of two key switches.; Throttle Control Lever; speed you preset with the speed adjustment dial.
20 www.pridemobility.com Sonic TILLER CONSOLE The tiller console houses all controls needed to drive your scooter, including the speed adjustment dial, key switch, throttle control lever, battery condition meter, and horn button. See figure 6. WARNING! Do not expose the tiller console to moisture. I...
Page 21 - Manual Freewheel Lever; You may now push your scooter.; Horn Buttons; The image of the tortoise represents the slowest speed setting.; REAR SECTION
21 Sonic www.pridemobility.com V . Y O U R S C O O T E R Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances, you can put it in freewheel mode. n The manual freewheel lever is located at the top left of the rear section. n Push rearward on the manual freewheel l...
Page 22 - BATTERY CHARGING COMPONENTS; Allow a minute or two for your scooters electronics to rest.; remove the anti-tip wheels from your scooter.; Motor/Transaxle Assembly
22 www.pridemobility.com Sonic V . Y O U R S C O O T E R BATTERY CHARGING COMPONENTS The batteries, off-board battery charger port, and main circuit breaker (reset button) make up the battery charging components. See figure 8. Batteries (Not Shown) The batteries store the electrical energy needed to...
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; CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES; Charging the batteries on the scooter; NOTE: There is a charger inhibit function on your
23 Sonic 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 off-board battery charging system. n Fully charge your scooters batteries prior to using ...
Page 24 - CHARGING THE BATTERIES OFF THE SCOOTER
24 www.pridemobility.com Sonic V I . 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 scooters new batteries for maximum efficiency and service life. 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. 2. Operate your new scooter in familiar and safe area...
Page 26 - How can I get maximum range or distance per charge?; Always fully charge your scooters 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.; Why do my new batteries seem weak?; down their charge, and then accept a relatively quick recharge.
26 www.pridemobility.com Sonic 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 packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which...
Page 27 - BATTERY REPLACEMENT; Unzip the battery pack and remove the battery or batteries.; Battery Replacement
27 Sonic 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 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Battery Removal 1. Remove the battery compartment lid. See figure 12. 2. Disconnect the battery harnesses. See figure 13. 3. Remove the battery pack from the scooter. See figure 14. 4. Unzip the battery ...
Page 28 - BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER; V I I . O P E R A T I O N
28 www.pridemobility.com Sonic BEFORE GETTING ONTO YOUR SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever in freewheel mode unless you are manually pushing your scooter. n Is...
Page 29 - Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead.; GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER; Bring your scooter to a complete stop.; POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE; down, power will still be supplied to the lighting system.
29 Sonic www.pridemobility.com V I I . O P E R A T I O N n Move the tiller to the center position to drive straight ahead. n Release the throttle control lever to decelerate and come to a complete stop. n The electromechanical disc park brake automatically engages when your scooter comes to a stop. ...
Page 30 - SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT; 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
30 www.pridemobility.com Sonic Your scooter is equipped with an adjustable pivoting tiller. 1. Turn the tiller adjustment knob counterclockwise to loosen the tiller. See figure 16. 2. Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3. Turn the tiller adjustment knob clockwise to secure the tiller in posi...
Page 31 - ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT
31 Sonic www.pridemobility.com ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The armrest width can be adjusted inward or outward. See figure 17A. 1. Remove the detent pins located near the adjustment knobs. 2. Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame. 3. Slide the armrests in or out to the desir...
Page 32 - DISASSEMBLY; I X . D I S A S S E M B L Y A N D A S S E M B L Y
32 www.pridemobility.com Sonic DISASSEMBLY 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. Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of a scooter take up more floor space than w...
Page 33 - Frame Separation
33 Sonic www.pridemobility.com Frame Separation 1. Push back on the seat post to pivot the rear section backward until it is standing vertically on its end. See figure 23. 2. Lift the front section up until the lower pegs are no longer in the slots. See figure 24. 3. Carefully lift the front section...
Page 34 - ASSEMBLY
34 www.pridemobility.com Sonic ASSEMBLY 1. Position the front and rear sections of your scooter as shown in figure 25. 2. Use the tiller handle to lift the front section as you align the lower slots of the front section with the correspond- ing pegs on the front of the rear section. See figure 24. 3...
Page 35 - DIAGNOSTIC BEEP CODES; 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 scooter seem to be dead?; Make certain that the key is fully inserted into the key switch.; What if the motor runs but my scooter does not move?; Your scooter was probably left in freewheel mode.; BEEP CODE
35 Sonic www.pridemobility.com Any electromechanical device requires occasional troubleshooting. However, most problems that 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 batteries are worn ...
Page 36 - throttle control lever?; Have your authorized Pride Provider load test each battery.; What if the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly?; Check the fuse located next to the circuit breaker button.
36 www.pridemobility.com Sonic X . B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I press the throttle control lever? n Fully charge your scooters batteries. See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Have your authorized Pr...
Page 37 - TIRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR; EXTERIOR SURFACES; X I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
37 Sonic www.pridemobility.com 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 with your authorized Pride Provider. The following areas require periodic i...
Page 38 - X I I . W A R R A N T Y; THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
38 www.pridemobility.com Sonic 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 39 - Exclusions also include components with damage caused by:; SERVICE CHECKS AND WARRANTY SERVICE
39 Sonic www.pridemobility.com X I I . W A R R A N T Y l Circumstances beyond the control of Pride l Labor, service calls, shipping, and other charges incurred for repair of the product, unless specifically autho- rized, IN ADVANCE, by Pride Mobility Products Corporation l Repairs and/or modificatio...
