Pride Mobility Path rider, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...PATHRIDER ...

Page 2: ...ider or qualified technician must perform the initial setup of this scooter and must perform all of the procedures in this manual Thesymbolsbelowareusedthroughoutthisowner smanualandonthescootertoidentifywarningsandimportant information Itisveryimportantforyoutoreadthemandunderstandthemcompletely WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous condition situation Failure to follow designated procedures ...

Page 3: ... I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 5 III YOUR SCOOTER 19 IV BATTERIES AND CHARGING 24 V OPERATION 30 VI COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 32 VII DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 34 VIII BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING 36 IX CARE AND MAINTENANCE 38 X WARRANTY 41 APPENDIX I SPECIFICATIONS 42 ...

Page 4: ...oupromisethatyouwillnotchange alter ormodifythisproductorremove orrenderinoperableorunsafeanyguards shields orothersafetyfeaturesofthisproduct fail refuse orneglectto install any retrofit kits from time to time provided by Pride to enhance or preserve the safe use of this product SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Before using your scooter make sure your delivery is complete as some components may be individua...

Page 5: ...nt for you to read and understand them completely Pinch Crush points created during assembly Corrosive chemicals contained in battery EMI RFI This product has been tested and passed at an immunity level of 20 V m Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it Do not lift the mobility vehicle while seated in it Explosive conditions exist Read and follow the information in the owner s manual ...

Page 6: ... seating weight Place unit on level ground and stand to one side when changing from drive mode to freewheel mode or freewheel mode to drive mode Locked and in drive mode Unlocked and in freewheel mode Wear safety goggles Use only AGM or Gel Cell batteries to reduce the risk of leakage or explosive conditions Do not place the scooter in freewheel mode on a decline or incline ...

Page 7: ...let having 2 pronged plug access Do not connect an extension lead to the AC DC converter or the battery charger Contact with tools can cause electrical shock Do not allow unsupervised children to play near the scooter while the batteries are charging Do not use batteries with different amp hour Ah capacities Do not mix old and new batteries Always replace both batteries at the same time Keep your ...

Page 8: ...Pathrider I I S A F E T Y Battery charger for indoor use only Disposal and recycling Contact your authorised Pride Provider for information on proper disposal and recycling of your Pride product and its packaging Contains Lead ...

Page 9: ...endant Atrainedattendantcanbedefinedasafamilymember orcareprofessionalspeciallytrainedinassistingascooteruserinvariousdailylivingactivities 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 lifts up an...

Page 10: ...e gauge Inflating your tyres from an unregulated air source could overinflate them resulting in a burst tyre WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Yourscooterisratedforamaximumweightcapacity Refertothespecificationstableforinformation MANDATORY Stay within the specified weight capacity for your scooter Exceeding the weight capacity voids your warranty Pride will not be held responsible for injuries and or property d...

Page 11: ...ine i e areas covered with snow ice cut grass or wet leaves WARNING Even though your scooter is capable of climbing slopes greater than those illustrated in figure 1 do not under any circumstances exceed the incline guidelines or any other specifications presented in this manual Doing so could cause instability in your scooter Handicap public access ramps are not subject to government regulation i...

Page 12: ...ngle howsharplyyouareturning unevenroad surfaces inclinedroadsurfaces ridingfromanareaoflowtractiontoanareaofhightraction suchaspassingfrom a grassy area to a paved area especially at high speed while turning and abrupt directional changes High cornering speeds are not recommended If you feel that you may tip over in a corner reduce your speed and steering angle i e lessen the sharpness of the tur...

Page 13: ... not operate your scooter on public streets and roadways Be aware that it may be difficult for traffic 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 STATIONARY OBSTACLES STEPS KERBS ETC WARNING Do not drive near raised surfaces unprotected ledges and or drop offs kerbs porches st...

Page 14: ...is disengaged Disengage the drive motors only on a level surface Ensure the key is removed from the key switch Stand to the side of the scooter to engage or disengage freewheel mode Never sit on a scooter to do this After you have finished pushing your scooter always return it to the drive mode to lock the brakes Anaddedfeaturebuiltintothescooteris push too fast protectionwhichsafeguardsthescooter...

Page 15: ...signed with such use in mind and any damage or injury incurred from such use is not the responsibility of Pride BATTERIES Inadditiontofollowingthewarnings below besuretocomplywithallotherbatteryhandlinginformation MANDATORY Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wear goggles and gloves when handling batteries and wash hands after handling WARNING Scooter ba...

Page 16: ...with any flammable or combustible items GETTING ONTO AND OFF OFYOUR SCOOTER Getting onto and off of your scooter requires a good sense of balance Please observe the following safety tips whengettingontoandoffofyourscooter Remove the key from the key switch Ensure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode See III Your Scooter Make certain that the seat is secured into place Pivot the armrests up t...

Page 17: ...ay impair your ability to operate your scooter in a safe manner ALCOHOL SMOKING The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his her scooter This includes awareness ofsafetyissueswhileundertheinfluenceofalcoholorwhilesmoking WARNING Do not operate your scooter while you are under the influence of alcohol as this may impair your ability to drive safely WARNING Pride strongly ...

Page 18: ...MI This product has been tested and has passed at an immunity level of 20 V M WARNING Be aware that cell phones two way radios laptops and other types of radio transmitters may cause unintended movement of your electrically powered mobility vehicle due to EMI Exercise caution when using any of these items while operating your mobility vehicle and avoid coming into close proximity of radio and TV s...

Page 19: ...ise represents the slowest speed setting The image of the hare represents the fastest speed setting Key Switch Insert the key into the key switch and turn it clockwise to power up turn on your scooter Turn the key anticlockwise to power down turn off your scooter WARNING If the key is turned to the off position while your scooter is in motion the electronic brakes will engage and your scooter will...

Page 20: ...r Thisleverallowsyoutocontroltheforwardspeedandthereversespeedofyourscooteruptothemaximumspeed you preset with the speed adjustment dial To Move Forward use either of the following Useyourleftthumbtopushtheleftsideofthethrottlecontrollever Useyour righthandfingerstopullbackontherightsideofthethrottlecontrollever To Move Rearward use either of the following Useyourrightthumbtopushtherightsideofthet...

Page 21: ...sys temfuses whichhelpprotecttheoff boardchargingsys tem key switch and lighting system from receiving an overload of electrical current These fuses are the same type used in automobiles and are located in a compart mentonthetiller See figure 6 SeeIX CareandMain tenance forfusereplacement NOTE Keep all electrical areas clean and free of moisture and foreign material Figure 5 Off board Charger Port...

Page 22: ...e the anti tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorised by Pride Motor Transaxle Assembly The motor transaxle assembly is an electromechanical unit that converts electrical energy from your scooter s batteriesintothecontrolledmechanicalenergythatdrivesthescooter swheels REAR SECTION Thebatteries anti tipwheels motor transaxleassembly maincircuitbreaker resetbutton andthemanu...

Page 23: ...ever you need or want to push your scooter for short distances you can put it in freewheel mode 1 Remove the key from the key switch 2 Pushforwardonthemanualfreewheellevertodisablethedrivesystemandthebrakesystem Thiswillenable you to push the scooter 3 Pullbackonthemanualfreewheellevertoreengage thedriveandthebrakesystemsandtakeyourscooterout offreewheelmode WARNING When your scooter is in freewhe...

Page 24: ...d MANDATORY Read the battery charging instructions in this manual and in the manual supplied with the battery charger before charging the batteries WARNING Explosive gases may be generated while charging the batteries Keep the scooter and battery charger away from sources of ignition such as flames or sparks and provide adequate ventilation when charging the batteries WARNING You must recharge you...

Page 25: ...tches Figure 10A Off Board Charger I O PLUGS INTOTHE OFF BOARD CHARGER PORT PLUGS INTO ELECTRICAL OUTLET 230 VOLTAGE SWITCH OFF ON Follow these easy steps to charge your batteries safely 1 Position the front of your scooter close to a standard electrical outlet 2 Remove the key from the key switch 3 Makesurethatthemanualfreewheelleverisinthedriveposition 4 Make sure that the charger s on off switc...

Page 26: ...oter s batteries won t charge Ensure the red and black battery cables are connected properly to the battery terminals Ensure both battery harnesses that extend from the batteries are plugged into their mating harness leading to the charger Ensure both ends of the charger power lead are inserted fully How often must I charge the batteries Two major factors must be considered when deciding how often...

Page 27: ...items Trytomaintainanevenspeedwhileyourscooterisinmotion Avoidstop and godriving What type and size of battery should I use We recommend deep cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free BothAGM and Gel Cell are deep cycle batteries that are similar in performance Do not use wet cell batteries which have removable caps WARNING Corrosive chemicals are contained in batteries Use only AGM or ...

Page 28: ...attery wells 6 Placeanewbatteryineachbatterywell Facethebat tery terminals of both batteries away from the seat post See figures 11 and 12 7 Connect the red battery cable to the positive bat teryterminaloneachbattery 8 Connect the black battery cable to the negative battery terminal on each battery 9 Reposition the terminal boots over the battery terminals 10 Reconnect the battery harnesses 11 Rec...

Page 29: ...owedbyfullrecharging toestablishthecriticalchemicalbalancethatisessentialtoadeep cyclebattery speakperformanceandlonglife Followthesestepstoproperlybreakinyourscooter snewbatteriesformaximumefficiencyandservicelife 1 Fullyrechargeanynewbatterypriortoitsinitialuse Thischargingcyclebringsthebatteryuptoabout88 of itspeakperformancelevel 2 Operate your new scooter in familiar and safe areas Drive slow...

Page 30: ...ComfortAdjustments Istheseatfixedsecurelyinposition Is the tiller at a comfortable setting and locked securely in place SeeVI ComfortAdjustments Isthekeyfullyinsertedintothekeyswitchandturnedclockwisetothe on position Does the horn work properly Is your proposed path clear of people pets and obstacles Have you planned your route to avoid adverse terrain and as many inclines as possible OPERATING Y...

Page 31: ...e certain that the seat is fixed securely in position 5 Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the side of your scooter 6 You can leave the seat facing to the side to facilitate boarding your scooter next time POWER DOWN TIMER FEATURE Your scooter is equipped with an energy saving automatic power down timer feature designed to preserve your scooter sbatterylife Ifyoumistakenlyleavet...

Page 32: ...nsert the threaded end of the mirror holder into the openingandrotateitclockwiseuntilsnug 3 If necessary rotate the nut clockwise to secure the mirrorinplace To adjust the mirror 1 Position yourself in a seated driving position facing forward 2 Adjust the mirror left right up or down until you haveagoodlineofsightbehindyou ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The armrest width can be adjusted inward or outwar...

Page 33: ...Move the seat sliding lever located at the lower left side of the seat outward 2 Whileholdingtheleverout slidetheseatforwardor rearward 3 Release the seat sliding lever once the seat is in the desiredposition SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Theseatcanberepositionedtoseveraldifferentheights See figure 17 1 Remove the seat and or shroud from your scooter SeeVII DisassemblyandAssembly 2 Removetheseatheightadj...

Page 34: ...ng your scooter 1 Removetheseatbyliftingitstraightupandoffof thescooter Ifyouencounterresistancewhenre movingtheseat disengagetheseatrotationlever andswiveltheseatbackandforthwhileliftingup on the seat 2 Gently pull the battery shroud up and off of the scooter 3 Disconnect the battery tie down strap 4 Unplugbothbatteryharnessesbypullingeachhar ness straight up See figure 19 5 Removethebatteriesfro...

Page 35: ...amereleaselevertoliftthefrontsectionas youaligntheframehooksofthefrontsectionwiththe lower frame tube of the rear section See figure 21 3 Oncetheframehooksareoverthelowerframetube lower the front section completely This will engage theframelock Figure 20 Frame Release Lever FRAME RELEASE LEVER Figure 21 Frame Separation FRAMEHOOKS LOWER FRAMETUBE 4 Raisethetillerandfullytightenthetilleradjustmentk...

Page 36: ...urrent limit time out Turn the scooter off for a few minutes then turn your scooter back on 5 The manual freewheel lever is in the forward freewheel position Remove the key from the key switch then push the manual freewheel lever to the rear drive position and restart your scooter 6 Throttle control lever not at center position at start up Return the throttle control lever to center position turn ...

Page 37: ...ailableatmostautomotivepartsstores Followthedirectionssuppliedwiththeloadtester See IV Batteries and Charging or Appendix I Specifications for information about your scooter s battery type What if the battery condition meter dips way down and the motor surges or hesitates when I engage the throttle control lever Fully charge your scooter s batteries See IV Batteries and Charging Have your authoris...

Page 38: ...twheelsforyourscooter WARNING Wheels on your scooter should only be serviced replaced by an authorised Pride Provider or qualified technician WARNING Completely deflate pneumatic tyres before dismantling the rim or attempting repair WARNING When changing a tyre remove only the centre lug nut then remove the wheel If any further disassembly is required deflate the tyre completely or it may explode ...

Page 39: ...ic and are coated withanadvancedformulaurethanepaint Alightapplicationofcarwaxwillhelptheshroudsretaintheirhighgloss AXLE BEARINGS AND THE MOTOR TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY These items are all prelubricated sealed and require no subsequent lubrication MOTOR BRUSHES The motor brushes are housed inside of the motor transaxle assembly They should be inspected periodically for wear by your authorised Pride Pro...

Page 40: ...freezing temperatures and never charge a frozen battery Charging a frozen battery can result in damage to the battery Batteriesthatareregularlyanddeeplydischarged infrequentlycharged storedinextremetemperatures orstored withoutafullchargemaybepermanentlydamaged causingunreliableperformanceandlimitedservicelife Itis recommendedthatyouchargethescooterbatteriesperiodicallythroughoutperiodsofprolonged...

Page 41: ...not extend to those items which may need replacement due to normal wear and tear tyres belts bulbs upholstery plastic shrouds motor brushes fuses and batteries or damage to the product caused by misuse or accident for which Pride or its agent cannot be held responsible This warranty does not include labour orservicecalls BATTERIES Batteriesarecoveredbyasix 6 monthwarrantyfromtheoriginalmanufacture...

Page 42: ...I S P E C I F I C A T I O N S 56 5 cm 22 25 in 3 Wheel 116 84 cm 46 in 4 Wheel 119 38 cm 47 in 7 62 cm 3 in 137 16 cm 54 in 4 Wheel Turning Radius 109 855 cm 43 35 in 3 Wheel Turning Radius 45 72 cm 18 in 43 18 cm 17 in 34 925 cm 13 75 in 90 8 cm 35 75 in 44 45 48 26 cm 17 5 19 in ...

Page 43: ... cm 18 in width 43 18 cm 17 in depth Tyres 25 4 cm 10 in solid Drive System Rear wheel drive sealed transaxle 24 volt DC motor Dual Braking System Electronic regenerative and electromechanical Battery Requirements5 Two 12 volt deep cycle Size U1 31 36 Ah or optional 40 Ah U1 Battery Weight 10 43 kg 23 lbs each 40 Ah Battery Weight 14 74 kg 32 5 lbs each Battery Charger 5 amp off board 1 Varies wit...

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