Pride Mobility Hurricane Bedienungsanleitung

1 Hurricane The Ultimate In S tyle & Performance ® Owner ’ s Manual Alber Technologies Limited, Chantry Court, Sovereign Way, Chester, England. CH1 4QN Tel: 01244 394240 Fax: 01244 394254 Email: Info@alber.co.uk www.alber.co.uk[...]

2 Hurricane Read and follow all of the instructions in this manual before you attempt to operate your Scooter for the first time. The following symbols will be used throughout this Owner s Manual to identify warnings and c au tions. It is ver y important for you to read and understand them completely . WARNING! Failure to heed the war nings in t[...]

3 Hurricane I . INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 5 II . SAFETY ............................................................................................................................... .......... 6 Safety Precautions .........................[...]

4 Hurricane COPYRIGHT Pride Mobility Products, Ltd. cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred due to improper or unsafe use of a scooter . Nor can Pride be held responsible for any damage or injury incurred during or resulting from attempts to follow the instructions and recommendations set forth in this owner's manual or in[...]

5 Hurricane I. INTRODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products, Ltd. (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Scooter . T he Hurricane design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive styling. W e are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation of your new Scooter will add convenienc[...]

6 Hurricane It is imperative that you read this entire manual and understand all of the safety precautions before you attempt to operate your new Hurricane for the first time. SAFETY PRECA UTIONS n Make certain that the seat is locked into place and the key is removed from the key switch before getting on or off of your Scooter . n Make sure that y[...]

7 Hurricane II. SAFETY As you begin to use your Hurricane during your daily activities, you will encounter situations that may require some practice. Simply take your time as you operate your Scooter 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 ter[...]

8 Hurricane The controlled tests show that, when you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 2 and 3. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your Hurricane toward the front of the Scooter for improved stability . II. SAFETY Figure 3. Increased Stability Driving Position Figure 2. Normal Driving Position DRIVING SURF A CES[...]

9 Hurricane III. SPECIFICA TIONS I . SPECIFICA TIONS II Figure 4. Hurricane Specifications (48.75"- 55") (18.5") (19.5") (25") (24"- 28.5") (55.5") (43") T urning Radius 15 cm (6") (1.75") (18"- 21") 46 cm - 53 cm 50 cm 141 cm 109 cm 47 cm 61 cm-72 cm 63.5 cm (8"-12") 20 cm-[...]

10 Hurricane L en g t h : 141 c m ( 55.5” ) W i dth : 63.5 c m (25” ) Ty r e s : Ty p e : P n e u ma t i c Fron t: 10 cm x 29 cm ( 4” x 1 1.5” ) R ear: 10 cm x 30 cm ( 4” x 12” ) W ei g h t C apaci t y : 136 kg / 21 s to n e ( 300 l bs .) m ax i m u m Ba t te r y T yp e (n ot i n cl u d ed): Ch oi ces : T w o 12V , 32 am p h ou rs (A H)[...]

11 Hurricane IV . DESCRIPTION Y our Hurricane is an indoor/outdoor motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility . It was designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For easy transportation or storage, you can disassemble your Hurricane into seven components.[...]

12 Hurricane Left and Right T urn Signal Buttons Use these buttons to turn on the left and right turn signal (amber) lights. n Push the appropriate turn signal button once to turn on the signal light before turning your scooter . Y our Hurricane s turn signals are timed to shut of f automatically . Horn Button This button activates a warning hor[...]

13 Hurricane IV . DESCRIPTION Light Switch This switch enables you to control your Hurricane s headlight and running (rear red) lights. n T oggle this switch to turn your headlight and running lights on and off. 4 - 8 MPH Switch This switch limits the top speed of your Hurricane to either 4 or 8 mph (6.4 or 12.8 km/hr). n T oggle this switch to [...]

14 Hurricane Charger Cord Battery Connectors Ammeter Onboard Battery Charger Front-to-Rear Connector Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) Utility T ray Freewheel Lever Electronic Controller Module Figure 8. Utility T ray Components REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger , charger cord, batteries, electronic controller module, main circuit breaker [...]

15 Hurricane IV . DESCRIPTION WARNING! Do not expose the electronic controller module to moisture. If it does become exposed to moistur e, do not attempt to opera te your Hur ricane until it has thor oughly dried. Main Circuit Breaker When the voltage in your Hurricane s batteries becomes low or your Scooter is heavily strained because of excess[...]

16 Hurricane OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For information concerning these and other optional accessories, see your authorized Pride provider . IV . DESCRIPTION Cup Holder Rear Basket Flag Oxygen Holder[...]

17 Hurricane Y our Hurricane requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Rechar ge the batteries with the convenient 5-amp onboard battery charger . See figure 8. T wo important points to remember are: n Charge your Hurricane s batteries with the supplied onboard battery charger prior to using i[...]

18 Hurricane 5. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug the charger power cord from the wall outlet, recoil the cord, and place it neatly inside the utility tray . 6. Unplug both battery harnesses. 7. Reassemble your Scooter as described in VIII. Assembly and Disassembly . Figure 9. Utility T ray and Batteries Electronic Controller Modul[...]

19 Hurricane With these considerations in mind, you can determine just how often and for how long you should char ge your Hurricane s batteries. W e designed the onboard char ger so that it does not overcharge your PMV s batteries; however , you may encounter some problems if you do not charge your batteries often enough and if you do not cha[...]

20 Hurricane T o change a battery in your Hurricane: 1. Remove the seat and the rear shroud. See VIII. Assembly and Disassembly . 2. Disconnect the battery tie-down strap. 3. Disconnect the battery cables from the electronic controller module. 4. Disconnect the battery cables from the battery terminals. 5. Remove the old battery . 6. Place a [...]

21 Hurricane How can I ensure maximum battery life? Fully charged deep-cycle batteries provide reliable performance and extended battery service life. Keep your Hurricane s batteries fully charged whenever possible. Batteries that are deeply discharged, infrequently charged, or stored without a full charge may be permanently damaged and cause un[...]

22 Hurricane VI. OPERA TION Familiarize yourself with the following checklist before you get on your Hurricane. Some of the checks must be performed prior to getting on your Scooter . PRE-RIDE ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS n Have you fully charged the batteries? See V . Batteries and Char ging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) mod[...]

23 Hurricane VI. OPERA TION n T o move in reverse, use your thumb to gently push the left throttle lever to disengage your Hurricane s brakes and move rearward. NOTE: Y our Hurricane s reverse speed is 40% slower than the speed you set with the speed adjustment dial and the 4 - 8 mph switch. GETTING OFF OF Y OUR SCOO TER n Bring your Scooter [...]

24 Hurricane SEA T HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The seat can be repositioned to one of three different heights. 1 . Remove the seat from your Hurricane. See VIII.  Assembly and Disa ssembly .  2 . Use the attached ring to pull and remove the ball detent pin from the seat post tower . See figure 11 . 3. Raise or lower the seat post to the desired seat he[...]

25 Hurricane Operating Y our Power Seat 1. Ensure your Hurricane is level and stationary . 2. T oggle on the power seat switch. 3. T o raise the power seat, place your hands on the handgrips and use your thumb to push the right side of the lever . 4. Release the lever when you have attained your desired height. 5. T o lower the power seat, place yo[...]

26 Hurricane VII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS Figure 14 . High-Back Seat Headrest A djustment Lock Release Button Figure 13. Armrest Height Adjustment Acorn Nut Setscrew Height Adjustment T u be Armrest Upright ARMREST HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Y ou will need the following tools to adjust the height of the armrests: n 5/32 hex key n 1/8 hex key n 7/16 wre[...]

27 Hurricane No tools are required to assemble or disassemble your Hurricane. Always assemble or disassemble your Hurricane on a level, dry surface with sufficient room for you to work and move around your Scooter . Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Hurricane take up more floor space than the assembled Scooter . VIII. ASSEMBL Y AND[...]

28 Hurricane 1 1. Put the batteries in place and plug the 2-pin battery harnesses into the adjoining harnesses that are also located on the control module. See figures 19 and 20. 12. Connect the battery tie-down strap. 13 . If you removed the utility tray from the rear component, connect the 6-pin motor harness plug. See figure 21. 14. Gently place[...]

29 Hurricane DISASSEMBL Y Y ou can disassemble your Hurricane into seven or eight pieces: the seat, the front frame, the front basket, the rear frame, the rear shroud, and the two batteries; you can also remove the utility tray from the rear frame, if necessary . Place the Hurricane in an area where you have sufficient clearance to move the parts a[...]

30 Hurricane Any electromechanical device occasionally requires some troubleshooting. However, most of the problems that may arise can usually be solved with a bit of thought and common sense. Many of these problems occur because the batteries are not fully charged or because the batteries are worn down and can no longer hold a charge. IX. TROUBLES[...]

31 Hurricane The following areas require periodic inspection and/or care and maintenance. TYRE PRESSURE: n W e recommend you maintain the tyre pressure at 30 psi for optimum scooter performance; overinflating a tyre can cause it to explode. TYRE CONDITION AND TREAD WEAR: n Regularly inspect your Hurricane s tyres for signs of wear . n Use a rubb[...]

32 Hurricane XI. WARRANTY TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Structural frame components, including: platform, fork, seat post, and frame welds. Drive train, including: transaxle, motor , and brake. ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Y our Pride Scooter is fully guaranteed for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase against faults arising due to defects in manu[...]