Pride Mobility PRIDE LX10, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...er s Manual Exeter PA St Catharines ON 1 800 800 8586 www pridemobility com ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your power chair Pride LX10 Includes LX10 LX11 and LX12 ...

Page 2: ...ell as that of your provider caregiver and or healthcare professional Pride is not responsible for injuries and or damage resulting from any person s failure to follow the warnings cautions and instructions in 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 The symbols below are used througho...

Page 3: ...ty com C O N T E N T S I INTRODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 6 III EMI RFI 13 IV UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY 15 V YOUR PRIDE LX 18 VI COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 22 VII DISASSEMBLY 24 VIII BATTERIES AND CHARGING 25 IX OPERATION 28 X CARE AND MAINTENANCE 34 XI WARRANTY 40 ...

Page 4: ... itself This owner s manual is 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 purchased If you experience any problems with your power chair that...

Page 5: ... You will gain access to interviews stories recreation ideas daily living tips product and funding information and interactive message boards These message boards invited you to communicate 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 _____________________________________...

Page 6: ... 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 of elevators up and down ramps and over moderate terrain Below are some precautions tips and other safety considerations that will help the user become accustomed to operating the power chair safely Modifications Pride has designed an...

Page 7: ...ble pressure gauge Inflating your tires from an unregulated air source could overinflate them resulting in a burst tire and or personal injury Incline Information More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination designed for easy and safe access Some ramps may have turning switchbacks 180 degree turns that require you to have good cornering skills on your power chair n Proc...

Page 8: ... reason Cornering Information While your power chair is equipped with rear caster wheels in back and anti tip wheels in front excessively high cornering speeds can still 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 surfaces inclined road surfaces riding from an...

Page 9: ...l grass that can entangle the running gear n Avoid loosely packed gravel and sand n If you feel unsure about a driving surface avoid that surface Freewheel Mode Your power chair is equipped with a manual freewheel lever to allow for manual maneuverability by a trained attendant For more information about how to place your power chair into and out of freewheel mode see V Your Pride LX WARNING Do no...

Page 10: ...uency Interference RFI For more information see III EMI RFI Lift Elevation Products If you will be traveling with your power chair you may find it necessary to use a lift elevation product to aid in transportation Pride recommends that you closely review the instructions specifications and safety information set forth by the manufacturer of the lift elevation product before using that product Moto...

Page 11: ...e your power chair and its batteries are properly secured when it is being transported Failure to do so may result in personal injury and or damage to your power chair Inclement Weather Precautions WARNING Pride recommends that you do not operate your power chair in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surfaces i e walks or roads Such use may adversely affect the performance and safety of your ...

Page 12: ... will also eliminate the possibility of unintended chair movement from electromagnetic EM sources Failure to do so may result in personal injury Prescription Drugs Physical Limitations Users must exercise care and common sense when operating a power chair This includes awareness of safety issues when taking prescribed or over the counter drugs or when the user has specific physical limitations WAR...

Page 13: ...chair users If my power chair is affected by EMI RFI what kind of motion should I expect This is hard to predict It would depend on a number of factors n Strength of the radio waves n Construction of the power chair n Position of the power chair whether it is on level ground or on an incline n Whether or not the power chair is in motion An affected power chair s movement can be erratic It may move...

Page 14: ...aregivers about the problems associated with EMI RFI and the actions they can take to minimize the risk What can I do to find out if my power chair is likely to be affected by EMI RFI If you ve had your power chair for a long time and haven t experienced any unintended motion it is not likely that you will have problems in the future But it is always possible that problems could arise if you are c...

Page 15: ...s are missing contact your authorized Pride provider immediately See figure 3 2 Unfold the seat base assembly 3 Install each battery into a battery box See figure 4 4 Install the battery tray See figure 5 Make sure the tabs are facing upwards so that the middle of the tray can only fold up 5 Install the battery boxes into the battery frame Make sure that both main circuit breakers are on the right...

Page 16: ... figure 8 11 The controller is shipped so that it may be installed on either armrest Once you have determined which armrest to use install the controller bracket so it is on the inside of the controller The bracket is installed either on the left side of the controller for a right hand application or on the right side for a left hand application Then place the decal over the holes on the other sid...

Page 17: ...onnector See figure 15 14 Install the footrests See figure 11 15 Install the anti tip wheels See figure 12 16 Remove the battery charger from the box and plug into charger port Follow the charging instructions printed on the charger See figure 13 17 Read the owner s manual thoroughly before operating your power chair Figure 11 Footrest Installation Figure 12 Anti tip Installation SQUEEZE BUTTONS T...

Page 18: ... disassemble and fold for transportation or storage The two battery boxes sit on the battery tray SEAT Figure 14 LX10 Assembled LX11 and LX 12 are similar CASTER WHEEL CONTROLLER ARMRESTS SWING AWAY FOOTRESTS SEATBACK DRIVE WHEEL FRONT BATTERY BOX RIGHT MOTOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY LEFT MOTOR BRAKE ASSEMBLY REAR BATTERY BOX POSITIONING BELT SEAT CANES ...

Page 19: ...iculating front mounted LX12 Anti tip Wheels 1 5 in solid rear mounted Maximum Speed Up to 3 5 mph Brakes Electronic regenerative disc park brake Ground Clearance 4 5 in Turning Radius 33 in Overall Size Length 34 in Width 25 5 in Seating Options Sling Back and Sling Seat Drivetrain Two motor rear wheel drive Batteries Two 12 volt 32 AH batteries U 1 Range Up to 25 miles Battery Charger Off board ...

Page 20: ...here are two 30 amp circuit breakers that protect the electrical circuits Acircuit breaker is mounted on the side of each battery box lid See figure 17 The circuit breaker is in line with the positive battery terminal If the batteries and the motors are heavily strained e g from excessive loads these circuit breakers will trip to prevent damage to the motors and the electronics If either of the ci...

Page 21: ...rward to engage the drive wheels See figure 19 If a lever is difficult to move in either direction rock the Pride LX gently back and forth while turning the levers The lever should then move to the desired position WARNING Do not use your Pride LX while the drive motors are disengaged unless you are in the presence of an attendant Do not disengage the drive motors while your LX is on an incline Th...

Page 22: ... the armrest lever to release the armrest See figure 20 2 Move the armrest up or down 3 Release the armrest lever to lock the armrest Swing away Footrest Length You can change the footrest length in 1 in increments To change the footrest length 1 Use a 6 mm hex key to loosen the footrest setscrew See figure 21 2 Slide the footrest up or down to the desired length 3 Tighten the 6 mm setscew 4 Repea...

Page 23: ...ing belt is designed to prevent the operator from sliding down or forward in the seat The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device To remove install the positioning belt 1 Use a 4 mm hex key to remove the screws that attach the canes to the frame See figures 14 and 23 2 Remove the seat canes 3 Slip each end of the belt up and over the frame See figure 24 4 Install the two s...

Page 24: ...own the seat canes See figure 26 8 Grab the seat strap and pull up the seat To assemble and expand your Pride LX 1 Push down on the seat bars until they lock into place See figure 27 2 Flip up the seat canes and lock them into place 3 Place the front battery box onto the frame slide it forward and connect the battery box straps 4 Place the rear battery box onto the frame and connect the battery bo...

Page 25: ...m Do not use an automotive type battery charger WARNING Never use an extension cord to plug in your battery charger Plug the charger directly into a properly wired standard wall outlet Battery Break in To break in your Pride LX s new batteries for maximum efficiency 1 Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use This will bring the battery up to about 90 of its peak performance 2 Drive ...

Page 26: ...NOTE Keep the batteries fully charged and avoid deeply discharging the batteries Do not charge them for more than 24 hours at one charge How can I get maximum range or distance per charge Rarely will you have an ideal driving situation such as smooth flat hard terrain with no hills or curves More often you will encounter hills sidewalk cracks uneven and loosely packed surfaces and curves All of th...

Page 27: ...ife of a battery is quite often a reflection of the care it receives How can I ensure maximum battery life Afully charged deep cycle battery will provide reliable performance and extended life So keep the batteries fully charged whenever possible Batteries that are regularly and deeply discharged infrequently charged or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged causing unreliable Pri...

Page 28: ...ur power chair begins to move in an unexpected manner immediately release the joystick Unless the joystick is damaged this action should stop your power chair On Off Key This is an on off key located in front of the joystick which turns the DL 50 on and off WARNING Unless faced with an emergency situation do not use the on off push button to stop the chair This will cause the power chair to stop a...

Page 29: ...ystem and the joystick is not in the neutral center position the battery gauge flashes rapidly in 2 5 second intervals The battery gauge will flash as long as the joystick is out of the neutral position If the joystick remains out of the neutral position for four seconds or more then the battery gauge will display a fault If this happens then return the joystick to the neutral position and power o...

Page 30: ... battery wiring is secure Over voltage fault Check that the battery wiring is secure CANL fault See your authorized Pride provider CANA fault See your authorized Pride provider Stall timeout Turn unit on then off Module mismatch See your authorized Pride provider NOTE You must turn the controller off and then on again to reset the controller even if the source of the fault is removed corrected In ...

Page 31: ...k from the neutral center position the electromagnetic brakes release and allow your power chair to move The further you push the joystick from its neutral position the faster your power chair moves When you release the joystick and allow it to return to the netural position you engage the electromagnetic brakes This causes your power chair to decelerate and come to a complete stop WARNING If your...

Page 32: ...charger the charger current should not exceed 13 amps Contact your authorized Pride provider for more information CAUTION Only chargers with Neutrik NC3MX plugs should be connected to the offboard charger programming socket See your authorized Pride provider for more information NOTE The offboard charger programming socket may also be used for reprogramming the Pilot Contact your authorized Pride ...

Page 33: ...ler may be indicating a fault For instance if the first light is flashing rapidly the battery voltage is nearly depleted The following is a list of the possible errors signified by the rapidly flashing meter When you get a trouble code contact your authorized Pride provider FLASHING DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION LIGHTS 10 High Battery Voltage Check batteries 9 Solenoid Brake Fault Check motor brake wiring 8 ...

Page 34: ...res are inflated to 30 35 psi Do not underinflate or overinflate your tires Low pressure may result in loss of control and overinflated tires may burst Serious personal injury may result Overinflatingtires can cause them to explode and can result in personal injury WARNING Do not use a high pressure hose to inflate your tires n Use a rubber conditioner on the tire sidewalls to help preserve them W...

Page 35: ...push the joystick forward until you hear the electric brakes click Immediately release the joystick You must be able to hear each electrical brake operating within a few seconds of joystick movement Repeat this testthree times pushing the joystick backwards then left and then right Monthly Checks n Check for extreme wear on the anti tip wheels Replace them as necessary n Check for drive tire wear ...

Page 36: ...8 F and 122 F n 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 n Temperatures above 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 he...

Page 37: ... replace the battery 1 Disconnect the rear battery battery box from the front battery box See figure 31 2 Disconnect the rear battery box hold down strap 3 Lift the rear battery box up and off of the frame 4 Disconnect the front battery box from the controller See figure 16 5 Unstrap the front battery box and lift it up and off of the frame 6 Move the battery box carrying straps aside 7 Lift the b...

Page 38: ...they must be replaced or motor dam age will result Failure to maintain the brushes could void your power chair s warranty To inspect or replace the motor brushes 1 Unscrew the motor brush caps See figure 30 2 Remove the brushes 3 Inspect for wear See figure 34 4 Replace brushes if necessary Contact your authorized Pride provider for replacement brushes Corrective Maintenance If the battery conditi...

Page 39: ... contact your authorized Pride provider When calling have the model number serial number nature of the problem and the trouble code if available n Motor noise n Frayed harnesses n Cracked or broken connectors n Uneven wear on any of the tires n Jerky motion n Pulling to one side n Bent or broken wheel assemblies n Does not power up n Powers up but does not move X C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C ...

Page 40: ...te n Plastic components except body n Rubber components n Bearings and bushings n Caster and anti tip wheels Warranty Exceptions Motor The commutator of the motor is not warranted if the damage is caused by not replacing the motor brushes after heavy wear to the brushes Motor brushes are wear items and are not warranted Brake There is a one year warranty for the electrical function of the brakes B...

Page 41: ... use or use other than normal There is no other express warranty Implied warranties including those of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one 1 year from the date of purchase and to the extent 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...

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Page 43: ...ng check marks indicate that it has been test driven and inspected Quality Control Model LX 1 In Quality Control Pride keeps a more detailed report on file at the factory Date Inspected Inspector Controller Fit and Finish Controller Serial Performance Inclusion of all Parts Model ______________ Serial ______________ ...