Pride Mobility Victory XL-3, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...te In Style Performance Owner s Manual 21 Healey Road Dandenong 3175 Victoria Australia ACN 088 609 661 www pridemobility com ATTENTION Please read the content of your owner s manual before operating your scooter ...

Page 2: ...fessional 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 throughout this owner s manual to identify warnings and cautions It ...

Page 3: ...RODUCTION 4 II SAFETY 6 III SPECIFICATIONS 15 IV YOUR VICTORY XL 3 17 V BATTERIES AND CHARGING 23 VI OPERATION 27 VII COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS 29 VIII TROUBLESHOOTING 33 IX CARE AND MAINTENANCE 34 X WARRANTY 36 C O N T E N T S ...

Page 4: ...is 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 scooter that you are unabl...

Page 5: ...____________________________________ Quick Reference Information Scooter Model ________________________________________________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________________________________________________ NOTE If you ever lose or misplace your product registration card or your...

Page 6: ...o practice operating the scooter in the presence of a trained attendant A trained attendant can be defined as a family member or care professional specially trained in assisting a scooter user in various daily living activities As you begin using your Victory XL 3 during daily activities you will probably encounter situations in which you will need some practice Simply take your time and you will ...

Page 7: ...tory XL 3 Carrying passengers on your Victory XL 3 may result in personal injury and or property damage If you discover a problem contact your authorised Pride provider for assistance WEIGHT LIMITATIONS Your scooter is rated for a maximum 135 kg weight limit INCLINE INFORMATION More and more buildings have ramps with specified degrees of inclination designed for easy and safe access Some ramps may...

Page 8: ...he incline This greatly reduces the possibility of a tip or a fall Always exercise extreme caution when negotiating an incline WARNING You should not travel up or down a potentially hazardous incline i e areas covered with snow ice cut grass or wet leaves WARNING When on any sort of an incline or decline never place the Victory XL 3 in freewheel mode while seated on it or standing next to it Handi...

Page 9: ... not limited to cornering speed steering angle how sharply you are turning uneven road surfaces inclined road surfaces riding from an area of low traction to an area of high traction such as passing from 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 y...

Page 10: ...ous personal injury and property damage can result from falling forward as your Victory XL 3 decelerates quickly unless you brace yourself firmly STATIONARY OBSTACLES STEPS KERBS ETC Proceed with extreme caution when driving near raised surfaces unprotected ledges and or drop offs kerbs porches stairs etc WARNING Do not attempt to have your Victory XL 3 climb or descend an obstacle that is inordin...

Page 11: ...l mode while seated on it Personal injury may result Ask an attendant for assistance if necessary WARNING Do not place your Victory XL 3 in freewheel mode while on an incline The Victory XL 3 could roll uncontrollably on its own causing personal injury INCLEMENT WEATHER PRECAUTIONS WARNING Pride recommends that you do not operate your Victory XL 3 in icy or slippery conditions or on salted surface...

Page 12: ...hat product WARNING Do not use your Victory XL 3 to negotiate steps or escalators You may cause injury to yourself and to others and damage your Victory XL 3 STAIRS AND ESCALATORS Victory XL 3s are not designed to travel up or down stairs or escalators Always use an elevator WARNING If you anticipate being seated in a stationary position for an extended period of time turn off the power This will ...

Page 13: ...n and off the Victory XL 3 easier WARNING Position yourself as far back as possible in the Victory XL 3 seat to prevent the Victory XL 3 from tipping and causing injury WARNING Avoid using your armrests for weight bearing purposes Such use may cause the Victory XL 3 to tip and cause personal injury WARNING Avoid putting all of your weight on the floorboard Such use may cause the Victory XL 3 to ti...

Page 14: ...RUGS PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS The Victory XL 3 user must exercise care and common sense when operating his her Victory XL 3 This includes awareness 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 prescribed or over the counter medication or if you have certain physical limitations Some...

Page 15: ...15 Victory XL 3 52 cm 50 cm 65 cm 61 cm 140 cm 120 cm Turning Radius 13 cm 51 cm 46 cm 51 cm 121 cm FIGURE 4 VICTORY XL 3 DIMENSIONS I I I S P E C I F I C A T I O N S ...

Page 16: ...teries Ground Clearance 13 cm Weight Capacity 135 kg maximum Standard Seating Highback with user adjustable recline armrests and sliding mechanism Dimensions 52 cm width usable x 51 cm height usable x 50 cm depth usable Drive System ASI Mark 20 Transaxle 4 Brush Motor Wheels Black aluminum alloy Tyres front Pneumatic 10 cm x 33 cm Tyres rear Pneumatic 10 cm x 33 cm Battery Requirements not include...

Page 17: ...E REARSHROUD FRONTBASKET BATTERIES SEAT CAUTION Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture In the event it does become exposed to moisture do not attempt to operate your Victory XL 3 until it has dried thoroughly Battery Condition Meter When the key is fully inserted and turned clockwise to power up your scooter this meter indicates the approximate battery voltage strength For further ...

Page 18: ...ht switch once in the direction you wish to turn to activate the light 2 Push the switch again in the same direction to turn off the light Handbrake Lever Your Victory XL 3 is equipped with a handbrake lever located on the tiller handle This lever provides you with additional stopping power See figure 8 n Release the throttle control lever and gently squeeze the handbrake lever to come to a stop N...

Page 19: ...signal lights and the headlight are fused to the control console with three of the 3 amp fuses n The fourth 3 amp fuse is a spare fuse I V Y O U R V I C T O R Y X L 3 5 AMPFUSE FIGURE 9 FUSE BOX NOTE If a fuse must be replaced see figures 10 and 11 use only the specified amp fuse For more information see IX Care and Maintenance 3 AMPFUSES SPARE FUSE LEFT TURNINDICATORSWITCH RIGHT TURNINDICATORSWIT...

Page 20: ...ant safety feature designed to help prevent your scooter from tipping rearward on an incline They are bolted to the frame at the rearmost part of your scooter See figure 12 WARNING Do not remove the anti tip wheels or modify your scooter in any way that is not authorised by Pride WARNING The anti tip wheels may interfere with the smooth transition of your scooter when climbing up or down a kerb BA...

Page 21: ... transmission and differential It is a one piece direct drive fully sealed assembly designed to provide quiet operation with maximum power and long life Manual Freewheel Lever Whenever you want to push your scooter for short distances you can put it in freewheel mode n The manual freewheel lever is located on the end of the motor transaxle assembly at the right rear of the scooter n Pull up on the...

Page 22: ...ystem shuts down n The main circuit breaker reset button is located at the foremost part of the rear section See figure 13 n The reset button pops out when the breaker trips n Allow a minute or so for the electronics to rest n Push in the reset button to reset the breaker n If the breaker trips frequently you may need to charge the batteries more often or have your authorised Pride provider perfor...

Page 23: ...l outlet NOTE There is a charger inhibit on your Victory XL 3 The Victory XL 3 will not run and the battery condition meter will not operate while the batteries are charging NOTE It is recommended that you charge your batteries for 8 to 14 hours You can check this periodically by the battery condition meter on the control console assembly See figure 14 However you must first unplug the battery cha...

Page 24: ... often enough and if you do not charge them on a regular basis Following the five guidelines below provides safe and reliable battery operation and charging n If you use your scooter daily charge its batteries as soon as you finish using it for the day Your scooter will be ready each morning to give you a full day of service We recommend you charge the batteries for 8 to 14 hours after daily use n...

Page 25: ...battery cables to the electronic controller module 10 Reconnect the battery tie down strap 11 Reinstall the rear shroud and the seat BATTERY DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING If you encounter a damaged or cracked battery immediately enclose it in a plastic bag and call your authorised Pride provider for instructions on disposal Your authorised Pride provider will also have the necessary information on batter...

Page 26: ...les 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 service life Keep the batteries fully charged whenever possible Batteries that are deeply discharged infrequently charged or stored without...

Page 27: ...seat 5 Fasten the positioning belt if so equipped 6 Push down on the seat lock lever rotate the seat until you face forward then release the lever to lock the seat securely in place 7 Position your feet safely on the floorboard OPERATING YOUR SCOOTER Once you have planned your route and are safely and comfortably positioned in your seat you can begin operating your scooter 1 Begin by setting your ...

Page 28: ... equipped 5 Carefully get out of the seat and stand at the side of your scooter 6 You may leave the seat facing to the side to facilitate boarding your scooter the next time you wish to operate it AUTO SHUTOFF FEATURE YourVictory XL 3 is equipped with an energy saving auto shutoff feature designed to preserve your scooter s battery life If you mistakenly leave the key in the key switch but do not ...

Page 29: ...djustment lever comes in contact with the tiller basket pull it outward turn it counterclockwise and release it Continue to turn the lever until it is tight NOTE The tiller may be adjusted to its lowest position and locked in place for storage To adjust the tiller for storage 1 Turn the tiller adjustment lever counterclockwise until it is loose 2 Pull the tiller boot upward to expose the tiller re...

Page 30: ... the seat 1 Pull the seat sliding lever to the side See figure 19 2 Hold the lever to the side and slide the seat forward or rearward into a comfortable position 3 Release the seat sliding lever to lock the seat securely in place SEAT ROTATION ADJUSTMENT The seat lock lever locks the seat in one of eight positions To rotate the seat 1 Pull up on the seat lock lever to unlock the seat See figure 19...

Page 31: ...t may be equipped with an auto type positioning belt that can be adjusted for operator comfort See figure 20 The positioning belt is designed to help support the operator so that he or she does not slide down or forward in the seat The positioning belt is not designed for use as a restraining device To install the positioning belt if required 1 Remove the seat from your scooter 2 Place the seat up...

Page 32: ...llowing rules is vital to your safety n Do not attempt to raise or lower the seat while in motion n Do not operate your scooter with the power seat elevated n It is recommended that the vehicle be driven only with the seat in the lowest position To operate your power seat 1 Ensure the scooter is level and stationary 2 Toggle on the power seat switch 3 To raise the power seat place your hands on th...

Page 33: ...n on the manual freewheel lever to restore normal operation NOTE When the manual freewheel lever is pulled up your scooter s brakes are disengaged and all power to the transaxle is cut My scooter s main circuit breaker trips repeatedly One of the following actions may eliminate the problem n Charge your scooter s batteries more frequently n Have both of your scooter s batteries load tested by your...

Page 34: ...itioner on tread area of tyres the tyres may become dangerously slippery EXTERIOR SURFACES n Bumpers and trim benefit from an occasional application of rubber or vinyl conditioner WARNING Do not use a rubber or vinyl conditioner on a vinyl seat it may become dangerously slippery BATTERY TERMINAL CONNECTIONS n Ensure that the terminal connections remain tight and uncorroded n Ensure that the batter...

Page 35: ...areas away from moisture n Before operating your scooter allow any of these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture STORAGE n Refer to How should I store my Victory XL 3 and its batteries in V Batteries and Charging FUSES In the event a fuse should blow cease to work 1 Remove the fuse by pulling it straight out of its slot 2 Examine the fuse to be sure it is blown See figures...

Page 36: ...renders the warranty void on that item NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY This warranty does 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 labor or servi...