Pride Mobility Victory XL manual

Owner ’ s Manual Exeter , P A S t. C a t h a ri n e s , O N 1-800-800-8586 www .pridemobility .com The Ultimate In S tyle & Performance ® A TTENTION: Please read the content of your owners manual before operating your scooter .[...]

SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright © 2003 Pride Mobility Products Corp. Please read and follow all instructions in this owner  s manual before attempting to operate your scooter for the first time. If there is anything in this manual you do not understand, or if you require additional assistance for setup, contact your authorized Pride provider . Usin[...]

3 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com CONTENTS I . INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4 I I . SAFETY ............................................................................................................................... ..........[...]

4 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 I. INTRODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter . Y our s cooter 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 [...]

5 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com I. INTRODUCTION Pride Owners Club As a Pride product owner , you are invited to register your product s warranty and enroll in the Pride Owners Club. Y ou may do so by filling out and returning your enclosed registration card or by visiting Pride s web site at www .pridemobility .com . As a reg[...]

6 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 II. SAFETY GENERAL Y our Scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility . Pride provides an exten- sive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the scooter user . Please be aware that the final selection and purchasing decision regarding the type o[...]

7 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com II. SAFETY PRE-RIDE SAFETY CHECK Get to know the feel of your scooter and its capabilities. Pride recommends that you perform a safety check before each use to make sure your scooter operates smoothly and safely . For details on how to perform these necessary inspections, see XII. Care and Mainten[...]

8 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 When climbing an incline, try to keep your scooter moving. If you must stop, start up again slowly , and then accelerate cautiously . When driving down an incline, do so by setting the speed adjustment dial to the slowest setting and driving in the forward direction only . If your scooter starts to m[...]

9 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com CORNERING INFORMA TION Excessively high cornering speeds can 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 [...]

10 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 OUTDOOR DRIVING SURF ACES Y our scooter is designed to provide optimum stability under normal driving conditionsdry , level surfaces com- posed of concrete, blacktop, or asphalt. However , Pride recognizes that there will be times when you will encoun- ter other surface types. For this reason, yo[...]

11 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com FREEWHEEL MODE Y our scooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that, when pulled up, allows the scooter to be pushed. F or more information about how to place your scooter into and out of freewheel mode, see V . Y our Scooter Name. WARNING! When your scooter is in freewheel mode, the b[...]

12 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 DOORS n Determine if the door opens toward or away from you. n Use your hand to turn the knob or push the handle or push-bar . n Drive your scooter gently and slowly forward to push the door open. Or drive your scooter gently and slowly rearwards to pull the door open. ELEV A TORS Modern elevators h[...]

13 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com GETTING ONTO AND OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER Getting onto and off of your scooter requires a good sense of balance. Please observe the following safety tips when getting onto and off of your scooter: n Remove the key from the key switch. n Ensure that your scooter is not in freewheel mode. See V . Y our [...]

14 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 PRESCRIPTION DRUGS/PHYSICAL LIMIT A TIONS The scooter user must exercise care and common sense when operating his/her scooter . 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 physicia[...]

15 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com III. EMI/RFI EMI/RFI W ARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicles. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energy (EM). When electromagnetic energy adversely affects the operatio[...]

16 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 III. EMI/RFI Are all electric mobility vehicles susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of electric mobility vehicle differs in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. Every mobility vehicle has a particular level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/m). A higher re[...]

17 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com 25 53 " 20 " 1 2 " 1 2 19 " 1 2 24" 59 " Victory XL T urning Radius Victory XL Length 5" " 20 43" 45" - 20 " 18 " - 75 ˚ " 8 Figure 4. Victory XL Dimensions IV . SPECIFICA TIONS[...]

18 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 Model N um bers SC -270 ( Candy A ppl e R ed); SC-271; ( Hunter Green ) ; SC -272 ( V iper Bl u e); SC-274 ( O nyx Black) Length 59 in. ( 56 i n . without f ront and rear bumpers) Wi d t h 25.5 i n. Tires Type: P neum at ic: 4 i n. X 13 in. W eig h t C ap ac i ty 300 l bs . Maximu m B attery Ty p e [...]

19 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com Y our V ictory XL is a motorized electric scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility . Y our V ictory XL is an indoor/outdoor scooter designed to travel primarily on smooth surfaces such as sidewalks, roads, parking lots, floors, and driveways. For easy transportation or storage, you can dis[...]

20 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 V . YOUR VICT OR Y XL Throttle Control Lever This lever allows you to control the forward speed and the reverse speed of your V ictory XL up to the maximum speed preset at the speed adjustment dial. n Place your right hand on the right handgrip and your left hand on the left handgrip. n Use your rig[...]

21 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger , the charger power cord receptacle,the batteries (not shown), the electronic control- ler module, the main circuit breaker , the manual freewheel lever , and the motor/transaxle assembly are located on the rear section of your V ictory XL. See figure 7. Refe[...]

22 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 Main Circuit Breaker (Reset Button) When the voltage in your V ictory XL  s batteries becomes low or your V ictory XL is heavily strained because of excessive loads or steep inclines, the main circuit breaker may trip to protect your V ictory XL s motor and elec- tronics from damage. n The mai[...]

23 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com Motor/T ransaxle Assembly The motor/transaxle assembly consists of a geared transmission and differential. This one piece, direct drive, fully sealed assembly provides quiet operation with maximum power and long life. See figure 7. Anti-Tip Wheels The anti-tip wheels are an integral and important sa[...]

24 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 Y our V ictory XL uses two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are recharged by an onboard 3-amp charging system designed for ease of use and convenience. See figure 7. n Char ge your V ictory XL  s batteries prior to using it for the first time.[...]

25 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING What does the LED on the onboard battery charger indicate? The green LED turns on after the batteries have been fully charged, In some instances, the green LED may stay on after the charger has been unplugged from wall outlet. Although users may perceive this as a charger[...]

26 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING WARNING! Batter y posts , ter minals, and r elated accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. What type and size of battery should I use? W e recommend deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. Both AGM and Gel-Cell are deep- [...]

27 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com VI. BA TTERIES AND CHARGING chemical balance that is essential to a deep-cycle battery s peak performance and long life. Follow these steps to break in your V ictory XL  s new batteries for maximum ef ficiency and life. 1. Fully recharge any new battery prior to its initial use. This charging [...]

28 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 VII. OPERA TION BEFORE GETTING ON YOUR SCOOTER n Have you fully charged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Charging. n Is the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position? Never leave the manual freewheel lever pulled up unless you are manually pushing your scooter . GETTING ONTO YOUR[...]

29 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com VII. OPERA TION GETTING OFF OF YOUR SCOOTER 1. Bring your scooter to a complete stop. 2. Remove the key from the key switch. 3. Disengage the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your scooter . 4. Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position. 5. Ca[...]

30 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Y ou can adjust the tiller to many positions. The tiller adjustment lever locks the tiller in place. It has a spring-loaded mechanism that enables you to rotate it and change its position. Figure 8B. Reposition Tiller Adjustment Lever (Tiller Boot Removed For Clarity) Figure [...]

31 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com Figure 10. Sliding Seat Adjustment SEA T LOCK LEVER SEA T SLIDING LEVER FIGURE 1 1. Adjusting The Seatback SEA T RECLINE LEVER Figure 12. Armrest Angle Adjustment ADJUSTMENT DIAL VIII. COMFORT ADJUSTMENTS FRONT -TO-BACK SEA T ADJUSTMENT Y ou can reposition the V ictory XL  s seat forward or rearw[...]

32 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 DISASSEMBL Y WARNING! Lifting weight beyond your physical capability may result in personal injur y . Ask for assistance w hen necessar y while disassembling or assembling your scooter . 1. Remove the key from the key switch. 2 . Pull up on the manual freewheel lever . Putting your V ictory XL in fr[...]

33 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com Figure 18. Frame Locking Levers LOCKED POSITION BA TTERY WELLS POSITION FRONT AND REAR SECTIONS FRONT FRAME HANDLE Figure 17. Frame Lock CONNECT FRAME HAL VES HERE Figure 16. Front And Rear Sections I X. DISSASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y ASSEMBL Y 1. Pull up on the manual freewheel lever . Putting your V [...]

34 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 X. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES • Forearm Crutch Holder • W alker Holder • Mirror • Single Crutch Holder • Double Crutch Holder • Oxygen T ank Holder • Rear Basket For information concerning these accessories, contact your authorized Pride Provider .[...]

35 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com 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[...]

36 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 XII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE Y our scooter requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident in your ability to perform the maintenance listed below , you may schedule inspection and maintenance at your authorized Pride Provider . The following areas require periodic inspe[...]

37 Victory XL/RevD/June03 www .pridemobility .com XII. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONSOLE, CHARGER, AND REAR ELECTRONICS n Keep these areas free of moisture. n Allow these areas to dry thoroughly if they have been exposed to moisture before operating your scooter again. STORING YOUR SCOOTER If you plan on not using your scooter for an extended period of [...]

38 www .pridemobility .com Victory XL/RevD/June03 XIII. W ARRANTY THREE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Three years on all structural frame components; including platform, fork, seat post, and frame. Three-year prorata drive train warranty; including transaxle, motor , and brake. n First year: 100% replacement of parts cost n Second year: 67% replacement of [...]

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