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V I I I . C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your power chair is a sophisticated power chair. Like any motorised vehicle, it requires routine maintenance checks. You can
perform some of these checks, but others require assistance from an authorised Pride provider. Preventive maintenance is very
important. If you follow the maintenance checks in this section as scheduled, you can help ensure that your power chair gives
you years of trouble-free operation. If you have any doubt as to your power chair’s care or operation, contact your
authorised Pride provider.
Your power chair, like most electrical equipment, is susceptible to damage from the elements. Avoid damp areas of any kind.
CAUTION! Direct exposure to water or dampness could cause the power chair to malfunction
electronically and mechanically. Water can cause electrical components to corrode and the chair’s frame
to rust.
Should your power chair come in contact with water:
1. Dry your power chair as thoroughly as possible with a towel.
2. Allow your power chair to sit in a warm, dry place for 12 hours to allow unseen water to evaporate.
3. Check the joystick operation and the brakes before using your power chair again.
4. If any inconsistencies are found, take your power chair to an authorised Pride provider.
Temperature
Some of the parts of your power chair are susceptible to extreme changes in temperature. Always keep your power chair
between the temperatures of -8° C/18° F and 50° C/122° F.
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In extremely cold temperatures the batteries may freeze. The specific temperature at which they freeze depends on a
number of factors, such as battery charge, usage, and composition of the batteries (e.g., sealed lead-acid or gel cell).
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Temperatures above 50° C/122° F may cause your power chair to operate at a reduced speed. This reduced speed is a safety
feature built into the controller that helps prevent damage to the motor and other electrical components. See
VII. “Operation.”
General Guidelines
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Avoid knocking or bumping the controller, especially the joystick.
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Avoid prolonged exposure of your power chair to extreme conditions, such as heat, cold, or moisture.
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Keep the controller clean.
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Check all connectors on the electronics tray to ensure that they are all tight and secured properly.
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When the battery condition meter is completely lit, the batteries are fully charged, and the controller and the electrical
system are OK.
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If one red light on the battery condition meter is blinking slowly, the batteries are low and need to be charged, but the
controller and the electrical system are OK.
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If the battery condition meter is blinking rapidly, the controller has detected a fault in either its own circuits or in your power
chair’s circuits. See VII. “Operation.”
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Make sure the drive tyres are inflated to
30 – 35 psi.
WARNING! Overinflating tyres can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury.
WARNING! Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tyres.
