Pride Mobility Maxima, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...The Ultimate In Style Performance Exeter PA St Catharines ON 1 800 800 8586 www pridemobility com Owner s Manual ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your scooter ...

Page 2: ... and or commonsense aswellasthatofyourprovider caregiver and orhealthcareprofessional Prideisnotresponsible forinjuriesand ordamageresultingfromanyperson sfailuretofollowthewarnings cautions andinstructionsin this owner s manual Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to exercise good judgement and or common sense Thesymbolsbelowareusedthroughoutthis...

Page 3: ...V SPECIFICATIONS 17 V YOUR MAXIMA 19 VI BATTERIES AND CHARGING 23 VII OPERATION 27 VIII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 28 IX DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 31 X OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 34 XI BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 35 XII CARE AND MAINTENANCE 37 XIII WARRANTY 39 C O N T E N T S ...

Page 4: ... compiled from the latest specifications and product information available at the time of publication We reserve the right to make changes as they become necessary Any changes to our products may cause slight variations between the illustrations and explanations in this manual and the product you have pur chased If you experience any problems with your scooter that your are not able to solve or if...

Page 5: ...tion and interactive message boards Message boards invite you to speak with other Pride customers as well as Pride representatives who are available to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have My Authorized Pride Provider Is Name _______________________________________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________________________...

Page 6: ...us daily living activities As you begin using your scooter during daily activities you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your time and you will soon be in full and confident control as you maneuver through doorways on and off elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that w...

Page 7: ...et hung up on any railing corners n When driving down a ramp keep the scooter s speed adjustment set to the slowest speed setting to ensure a safely controlled descent See V Your Maxima n Avoid sudden stops and starts WARNING Exceeding the weight limit voids your warranty and may result in personal injury and damage to your scooter Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and or property da...

Page 8: ...clines is affected by your weight your scooter s speed your angle of approach to the incline and your scooter setup WARNING Any attempt to climb or descend a slope steeper than what is shown in figure1 may put your scooter in an unstable position and cause it to tip resulting in personal injury WARNING When climbing an incline do not zigzag or drive at an angle up the face of the incline Drive you...

Page 9: ...d When using your scooter at higher speeds do not corner sharply This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or fall To avoid personal injury or property damage always exercise common sense when cornering Figure 2A Increased Stability Driving Position Figure 2 Normal Driving Position When you approach an incline it is best to lean forward See figures 2 and 2A This shifts the center of gravity of...

Page 10: ...fic to see you when you are seated on your scooter Obey all local pedestrian traffic rules Wait until your path is clear of traffic and then proceed with extreme caution STREETS AND ROADWAYS NOTE Safety accessories like fluorescent flags are available to order from your authorized Pride Provider Figure 3 Correct Curb Approach Figure 3A Incorrect Curb Approach STATIONARY OBSTACLES STEPS CURBS ETC W...

Page 11: ...tes differently depending on which of two conditions exists n If the key is switched off while in freewheel mode the scooter s controller activates regenerative braking when the scooter is pushed faster than a maximum threshold which has been preprogrammed In this case the controller is acting as a speed governor n If the key is switched on while in freewheel mode you will encounter considerable r...

Page 12: ...mas are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators Always use an elevator WARNING Scooter batteries are heavy Lifting weight beyond your capacity could result in personal injury If necessary get someone physically able to lift the batteries for you WARNING Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash hands after handling WARNING Always protect th...

Page 13: ...cooter easier WARNING Position yourself as far back as possible in the scooter seat to prevent the scooter from tipping and causing injury WARNING Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes Such use may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury WARNING Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard Such use may cause the scooter to tip and cause personal injury POSITIONING ...

Page 14: ...ibly resulting in personal injury Keep your hands away from the tires when driving PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his her Maxima This includes aware ness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over the counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations WARNING Consult your physician if you are taking pre...

Page 15: ... of your particular scooter n The location of your scooter whether it is on level ground or on an incline n Whether or not your scooter is in motion The motion of any electric scooter affected by EMI RFI can be erratic The scooter may come to a sudden stop or move in an uncontrolled manner Also it is possible for EMI RFI to release the brakes of an electric scooter Some intense EMI RFI can even da...

Page 16: ...is totally safe an immunity level of 20 V m is generally achievable and useful This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V m Adding accessories and components or modifying the unit may change the susceptibility to EMI RFI What can I do to find out if my scooter is likely to be affected by EMI RFI If you have had your scooter for some time and have not experienced any unint...

Page 17: ...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 5 37 5 40 5 8 Figure 4 Maxima Dimensions ...

Page 18: ...in width x 18 in depth usable x 18 5 in height usable Material Gray Beige or Blackvinyl or Grayfabric StandardSeat Weight 45 lbs Drive System Rear wheel drive sealed transaxle with a 24 volt DCmotor Dual Braking System Electronic regenerative and electromechanical Tires Type solid front 3 in x 10 in rear 4 in x 10 in Battery Requirements Type Two 12 volt deep cycle SLAor gel cell Size U 1 32 AH NF...

Page 19: ...cal problem the status LED will flash a code See XI Basic Troubleshooting for troubleshooting flash codes V Y O U R M A X I M A CONTROL CONSOLE ASSEMBLY The control console assembly houses all of the controls you need to drive your Maxima including the key switch speed adjustment dial status LED throttle control lever battery condition meter horn buttons light switch turn signal buttons and the ha...

Page 20: ...ition meter on the control console assembly indicates the approximate strength of your batteries using a color code Green indicates fully charged batteries yellow a draining charge and red indicates that an immediate recharge is necessary Horn Buttons The key must be inserted and turned clockwise for the horn to be operational n These buttons activate a warning horn n Do not hesitate to use the wa...

Page 21: ... Never operate the manual freewheel lever while seated on the scooter or when the scooter is on an incline OPERATION OF THE MANUAL FREEWHEEL LEVER n Only put the scooter in freewheel mode when on a flat surface with the key removed n Pull UP FIRMLY on the manual freewheel lever when putting the scooter into freewheel mode n Push DOWN FIRMLY to engage drive mode WARNING Before placing your scooter ...

Page 22: ...our Maxima shuts down n Allow a minute or two for your Maxima s electronics to rest n Push in the reset button to reset the breaker n If the breaker trips frequently you may need to charge your batteries more often You may also need to have your authorized Pride Provider perform a load test on your Maxima s batteries n If the main circuit breaker trips repeatedly see your authorized Pride Provider...

Page 23: ...plugged into a standard wall outlet in order to obtain a reading When the amperage reading is at or near 0 zero amps charging is complete See figure 9 CHARGING YOUR BATTERIES Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely 1 Position your scooter close to a standard wall outlet 2 Remove the key from the key switch 3 Make certain that the manual freewheel lever is in the drive down position...

Page 24: ... use on a daily basis n Infrequent or sporadic scooter use With these considerations in mind you can determine just how often and for how long you should charge your Maxima s batteries We designed the onboard charger so that it will not overcharge your scooter s batteries do not charge them for more than 24 consecutive hours However you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteri...

Page 25: ...er deep cycle batteries Type Deep cycle sealed lead acid or gel cell Size U 1 NF 22 Voltage 12 volts each Amperage 32 AH 55 AH amp hours To change a battery in your Maxima 1 Remove the seat and the rear shroud See IX Disassembly and Assembly 2 Disconnect the battery tie down straps 3 Disconnect the battery harnesses from the rear electronics module 4 Disconnect the battery cables from the battery ...

Page 26: ...Fully recharge the batteries again 6 After four or five charging cycles the batteries are able to receive a charge of 100 of their peak performance level and are able to last for an extended period of time How can I ensure maximum battery life Fully charged deep cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery life Keep your Maxima s batteries fully charged whenever possible Batte...

Page 27: ...ain and as many inclines as possible OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER After planning your route n Set the speed adjustment dial to your desired speed n Press your thumb against the appropriate throttle control lever n The electromechanical disc park brake automatically disengages and the scooter accelerates smoothly to the speed you preselected with the speed adjustment dial n Pull on the left handgrip to s...

Page 28: ... the seat platform with the desired set of holes on the seat 4 Install the four bolts securely ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The armrests can be adjusted inward or outward See figure 11A 1 Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame 2 Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width 3 Tighten the armrest adjustment knobs The armrests also pivot upward to make getting onto and off...

Page 29: ...JUSTMENT SCREW UPPER HINGE LOWER HINGE V I I I C O M F O R T A D J U S T M E N T S SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to different heights See figure 13 1 Remove the seat and shroud from your Maxima See IX Disassembly and Assembly 2 Loosen the nut and remove it from the bolt and remove the bolt and washers from the lower seat post 3 Raise or lower the upper seat post to the desire...

Page 30: ...ounted on the left side of the scooter 1 Push the toggle switch lever forward to lower the seat 2 Pull the toggle switch lever backward to raise the seat 3 Release the toggle switch lever when you have attained your desired height WARNING The power seat is intended for operation only while your scooter is stationary and on a level surface Its purpose is to aid you in reaching objects Strict adhere...

Page 31: ...ff of the Maxima See figure 17 5 Disconnect the battery tie down strap that holds the batteries in place 6 Unplug both black and white 2 pin battery harnesses See figure 18 7 Unplug the front to rear harness from its mating plug See figure 19 DISASSEMBLY You can disassemble the scooter into seven pieces the seat the front section the rear section the rear shroud the basket and the batteries See fi...

Page 32: ...vers forward to the unlocked position and remove the ball detent pins See figures 22 and 23 Figure 22 Locking Cam Levers Unlocked Positon Figure 23 Frame Lock up Ball Detent Pins Figure 21 Battery Removal Figure 20 Motor Harness è Figure 25 Frame Separation Figure 24 Frame Handle Ball Detent Pin 10 Remove the frame handle ball detent pin See figure 24 11 Gently slide the two sections of the Maxima...

Page 33: ...s are removed 4 Slide the two sections of the unit together until the front half reaches its insertion limit 5 Secure the front and rear sections with the ball detent pins 6 Push the frame lock levers back to their locked upward position 7 Replace frame handle ball detent pin 8 Plug the front to rear harness into its mating plug 9 Put the batteries in place and plug both black and white 2 pin batt...

Page 34: ...ation concerning these optional accessories contact your authorized Pride Provider Single Cane Crutch Holder Safety Flag Double Crutch Holder Rear Basket Oxygen Tank Holder Forearm Crutch Holder Walker Holder Double Cane Crutch Holder Quad Cane Holder Cup Holder Dust Cover Not Shown ...

Page 35: ... replacement n Be sure the automatic shutoff feature hasn t been activated See below X I B A S I C T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G FLASH CODE CONDITION SOLUTION Batteries are too low to operate the Maxima or the charger is operating Charge batteries or unplug the charger power cord from the electrical outlet Controller is hot the Maxima seems to be losing power Shut down your Maxima for several minu...

Page 36: ...load tested by your authorized Pride Provider n You may also perform the load test yourself Battery load testers are available at most automotive parts stores n Follow the directions supplied with the load tester n See VI Batteries and Charging or IV Specifications for information about your Maxima s battery type What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates w...

Page 37: ...hat the terminal connections remain tight and uncorroded n The batteries must sit flat in the battery wells n The battery terminals should face the rear of the scooter WIRING HARNESSES n Regularly check all wiring connections n Regularly check all wiring insulation including the charger power cord for wear or damage n Have your authorized Pride Provider repair or replace any damaged connector conn...

Page 38: ... pulling it straight out n Insert a new 24V 5 watt bulb n Replace the light cover CAUTION Do not use regular automotive type 12 volt light bulbs your scooter is equipped with a 24 volt electrical system STORAGE See VI Batteries and Charging FUSE REPLACEMENT In the event a fuse should cease to work n Remove the fuse by pulling it out of its slot n Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown See figures...

Page 39: ... of charge any part found upon examination by an authorized representative of Pride to be defective in material and or workmanship The battery is warranted by the battery manufacturer The battery is not warranted by Pride Warranty service can be performed by an authorized Pride Provider or by Pride Do not return faulty parts to Pride without prior consent All transportation costs and shipping dama...

Page 40: ...ent permitted by law Any and all implied warranties are excluded This is the exclusive remedy Liabilities for consequential damages under any and all warranties are excluded Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages So the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you X I I I W ...

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