Pride Mobility SC340 manuel d'utilisation

Owner ’ s Manual Exeter , P A S t. Catharines, ON 1-800-800-8586 www .pridemobility .com The Ultimate In S tyle & Performance ® A TTENTION: R ead e v e r ything in this manual bef o re operating y our Scooter[...]

Legend SAFETY GUIDELINES Copyright ©2001 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 set-up, contact your authorized Pride provider[...]

3 Legend CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 4 II. SAFETY ............................................................................................................................... .......... 6 III. EMI/RFI ............................[...]

4 Legend I. INTR ODUCTION W elcome to Pride Mobility Products Corporation (Pride). Congratulations on the purchase of your new Pride Scooter . Y our Scooter design combines the most advanced state-of-the-art components with modern, attractive sty lin g. W e are certain that the design features and trouble-free operation will add convenience to your[...]

5 Legend Pride Owners Club As an owner of a Pride product, 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 registered member, each time you visit our site, you w[...]

6 Legend GENERAL WARNING! Do not operate your ne w Scooter f or the fir st time without completel y reading and understanding this o wners man ual. Y our Scooter is a state-of-the-art life-enhancement device designed to increase mobility . Pride provides an extensive variety of products to best fit the individual needs of the Scooter user . Plea[...]

7 Legend 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 Maintenance. Perform the following inspections prior to[...]

8 Legend 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 move down the incline faster than you ant[...]

9 Legend FIGURE 4. INCREASED STABILITY DRIVING POSITION FIGURE 3. NORMAL DRIVING POSITION When you approach an incline, it is best to lean forward. See figures 3 and 4. This shifts the center of gravity of you and your Legend toward the front of the Scooter for improved stability . WARNING! Do not ex ceed the inc line guidelines or any other specif[...]

10 Legend BRAKING INFORMA TION Y our Scooter is equipped with two powerful brake systems: 1 . Regenerative: Uses electricity to rapidly slow the vehicle when the throttle control lever returns to the center/stop position; and 2 . Disc Park Brake: Activates mechanically after regenerative braking slows the vehicle to near stop, or when power is remo[...]

11 Legend MANU AL FREEWHEEL MODE Y our S cooter is equipped with a manual freewheel lever that when pulled up allows the Scooter to be pushed. For more information about how to place your Scooter into and out of manual freewheel mode, see V . Y our Legend. TIRE INFLA TION If your Scooter is equipped with pneumatic tires, you should check or h[...]

12 Legend 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 backwards to pull the door open. ELEV A T ORS Modern elevators have a door edge safety mechanism that, [...]

13 Legend W ARNING! Do not sit on your Scooter w hile it is in a mo ving v ehicle . Personal injur y and/or proper ty dama ge m ay result. W ARNING! Always be sure your Scooter and its batteries ar e proper l y secur ed w hen it is being transpor ted. F ailure to do so ma y r esult in personal injur y and/or damage to y our Scooter . MOT OR VEHICLE[...]

14 Legend REACHING AND BENDING A void reaching or bending while driving your S cooter . When reaching, bending, or leaning while seated on your Scooter , it is important to maintain a stable center of gravity and keep the Scooter from tipping. Pride recommends that the Scooter user determine his/her personal limitations and practice bending and rea[...]

15 Legend III. EMI/RFI EMI/RFI WARNINGS Laboratory tests performed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have shown that radio waves can cause unintended motion of electric mobility vehicle s. Radio waves are a form of electromagnetic energ y (EM). When electromagnetic energy adversely af fects the operation of an electrical device, that advers[...]

16 Legend III. EMI/RFI Ar e all electric Scooters susceptible to EMI/RFI? Each make and model of electric Scooter dif fers in its ability to resist EMI/RFI. Every Scooter has a particular level of resistance to EMI/RFI. This resistance is measured in volts per meter (V/m). A higher resistance level of fers greater protection against EMI/RFI. In oth[...]

17 Legend IV . SPECIFICA TIONS FIGURE 5. LEGEND DIMENSIONS 24 " 54 " 43 " 18 " 16 " 24"- 28 " 47 " 48 " 4-Wheel T urning Radius 4-Wheel Length 3-Wheel Length 3-Wheel T urning Radius 4 " 1 2 " 8 "- 12 " 18 42 " 46 " - 18 " 14 " - 1 2[...]

18 Legend IV . SPECIFICA TIONS Model Nu m be rs Leg end 3-Wheel: SC30 0; Leg end 4-Whee l: SC340 Body Color Pai nte d - Cha mpagne Length Leg end 3-Wheel: 47 in . Leg end 4-W heel: 48 i n. Widt h 24 in. Ti re s Type: Pn eumatic Fr on t: 4 i n. x 9 in. Rear : 4 i n. x 1 0 i n. Weig ht Ca pacity 300 l bs. (maxi mum) Batte ry T ype (Batte r ies not in[...]

19 Legend V . Y OUR LEGEND Y our Legend is a motorized electric Scooter designed to enhance your personal mobility . The Legend 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 disassemble your Legend into six compo[...]

20 Legend V . Y OUR LEGEND Do not expose the control console assembly to moisture. In the event the console does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your Legend until it has thoroughly dried. K ey Switch n Fully insert the key into the key switch to power up (turn on) your Legend. n Pull the key out to power down (turn off) your L[...]

21 Legend REAR SECTION The onboard battery charger , the char ger power cord, the batteries, the electronic controller assembly , the main circuit breaker , the manual freewheel lever , and the motor/transaxle assembly are located beneath the shroud on the rear section of your Legend. See figure 8. Refer to IX. Disassembly and Assembly for in[...]

22 Legend V . Y OUR LEGEND Do not expose the electronic controller assembly to moisture. In the event that the electronic controller assembly does become exposed to moisture, do not attempt to operate your Legend until the assembly has thoroughly dried. n The main circuit breaker (reset button) is mounted on the left side of the electronic controll[...]

23 Legend VI. B A TTERIES AND CHAR GING Y our Legend requires two long-lasting, 12-volt, deep-cycle batteries that are sealed and maintenance free. They are rechar ged by an onboard 3-amp char ging system. n Char ge your Legend s batteries prior to using it for the first time. n Keep the batteries fully charged to keep your Scooter running smoot[...]

24 Legend VI. B A TTERIES AND CHAR GING BA TTERIES AND CHARGING-FREQUENTL Y ASKED QUESTIONS (F AQS) How does the charger work? When your Legend s battery voltage is low , the charger works harder , sending more electrical current to the batteries to bring up their charge. As the batteries approach a full charge, the charger sends less and less e[...]

25 Legend VI. B A TTERIES AND CHAR GING How can I get maximum range or distance per charge? Rarely will you have ideal driving conditionssmooth, flat, hard driving surfaces with no wind or curves. Often, you will face hills, sidewalk cracks, uneven and loosely packed surfaces, curves, and wind, all of which affect the distance or running time pe[...]

26 Legend Why do my new batteries seem weak? Deep-cycle batteries employ a different chemical technology than that used in car batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries (nicads), and other common battery types. Deep-cycle batteries are specifically designed to provide power , drain down their char ge, and then accept a relatively quick rechar ge. W e wor[...]

27 Legend How should I store my Legend and its batteries? If you plan on not using your Legend for an extended period of time, it is best to: n Fully char ge its batteries prior to storage. n Disconnect both black and white battery harnesses. n S tore your Legend in a warm, dry environment. n A void storing your Legend where it will be exposed to t[...]

28 Legend VII. OPERA TION BEFORE GETTING ON Y OUR LEGEND n Have you fully char ged the batteries? See VI. Batteries and Char ging. 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 Legend. GETTING ON Y OUR LEGEND 1 . Make certain that the key is [...]

29 Legend GETTING OFF OF Y OUR LEGEND 1. Bring your Legend to a complete stop. 2 . Remove the key from the key switch. 3 . Push down the seat lock lever and rotate the seat until you are facing toward the side of your Legend. 4 . Make certain that the seat is locked securely in position. 5 . Carefully and safely get out of the seat and stand to the[...]

30 Legend TILLER ANGLE ADJUSTMENT Y ou can adjust the tiller to three positions between the forward stop and the Scooter deck. 1 . Pull up on the tiller adjustment lever . See figure 1 1. 2 . Move the tiller to a comfortable position. 3 . Release the tiller adjustment lever and push the tiller forward making sure it is locked into place. SEA T HEIG[...]

31 Legend ARMREST WIDTH ADJUSTMENT The Legend armrest width can be adjusted inward or outward. 1 . Loosen the armrest adjustment knobs at the back of the seat frame. See figures 13 and 14. 2 . Slide the armrests in or out to the desired width. 3 . T ighten the armrest adjustment knobs as required. The armrests can also be lifted upward to allow get[...]

32 Legend 90° ADJUSTMENT HOLE 100° ADJUSTMENT HOLE 102° ADJUSTMENT HOLE 105° ADJUSTMENT HOLE FIGURE 15. SEATBACK HINGE ADJUSTMENT SCREW UPPER HINGE LOWER HINGE SEA TBA CK ADJUSTMENT The seatback may be positioned to four d i f ferent angles: 90°, 100°, 102°, and 105°. See figure 15. T o adjust the seatback angle: 1. Loosen and remove the ad[...]

33 Legend IX. DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y No tools are required to disassemble or assemble your Legend . Always disassemble or assemble your Legend on a level, dry surface with s ufficient room for you to work and move around your Scoot er . Keep in mind that the disassembled sections of the Legend takes up more floor space than the assembled Legend[...]

34 Legend FIGURE 19. DISCONNECTING THE FRONT-TO-REAR HARNESS FIGURE 20. DISCONNECTING THE 2-PIN BATTERY HARNESSES FIGURE 24. LIFT UP FRAME LOCK LEVER TO UNLOCK FIGURE 25. SEPARATING THE FRAME FIGURE 23. REMOVE BALL DETENT PINS FIGURE 21. BATTERY REMOVAL FIGURE 22. DISCONNECTING THE MOTOR HARNESS IX. DISASSEMBL Y AND ASSEMBL Y MOTOR HARNESS[...]

35 Legend ASSEMBL Y 1 . Push the manual freewheel lever in the drive (down) position. 2. Position the front and rear sections next to each other . 3 . T ilt the rear end to a horizontal position, insert the longer tube of the front end into the rear section first, and make sure that the frame locking levers are vertically positioned and the locking[...]

36 Legend For information concerning these accessories, see your authorized Pride provider . X. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES  WALKER HOLDER SINGLE CANE/CRUTCH HOLDER  FOREARM CRUTCH HOLDER  DOUBLE CANE/CRUTCH HOLDER  OXYGEN TANK HOLDER  REAR BASKET  CUP HOLDER  SAFETY FLAG[...]

37 Legend 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. What if all t[...]

38 Legend Y our Legend 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 inspection and/or care and maintenance. TIRE PRESSURE n For optimum Scoo[...]

39 Legend XIII. WARRANTY 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 parts cost n Third year: 50% replacement[...]

40 Legend 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 original purchase and to the extent permitted by law . Any and all implied warranties are excluded. This is the exclusive remedy . Liabilities for consequential dama[...]

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42 Legend NOTES[...]